Great home to spend a few day around Asheville. Very quiet both in the day and night. It is truly about 10 minutes from downtown. Please be mindful of the curvy roads and narrow shoulders especially at night. After a day or so you get use to it. Please keep in mind I am a "Flatlander" (LOL). Easy drive also to New Belgium and the Arts district also. At night we enjoyed the nice TV , relaxing after hiking during the day.