Overall very disappointing for the price. Would not recommend.
Pros
-Close proximity to downtown Asheville, the River Arts District, etc. Nothing is more than 15 min away.
-Plenty of space for a large group.
-Very well stocked with plenty of paper goods, shampoo, conditioner, kitchen essentials, etc.
-Very clean upon arrival.
-Really sharp kitchen knives which is rare in a rental.
-Washer/dryer and dishwasher
-Good wifi
-Easy check-in
Cons
-Less than ideal neighborhood: multiple broken cars in yards, trash, etc.
-House smells very musty.
-Several broken items in house: kitchen faucet, hammock, laminate floors bubbly and soft in places, bed frames broken/shaky, outdoor spotlight loose on ground.
-Poison ivy growing alongside back deck and spilling over onto railing and in overhead branches at head level.
-Bathtub could use a rubber mat or grips.
-Kitchen faucet immediately ran extremely hot water and was difficult to control temp since it was broken.
-Mattresses should all be replaced; too soft and could feel every coil.
-Couch needs to be replaced; poor shape with peeling bonded leather.
-Faux furs should be replaced with something that can be laundered regularly.
-Outdoor trash can was full on arrival and raccoons got in and ripped up the trash bags which we had to clean.
-A critter-proof trash can would be good!
I booked this Airbnb in February and by the time of our trip I noticed several negative reviews mentioning poison ivy. Considering we were traveling with children and dogs, I messaged Tiff a couple days before our trip to see if the poison ivy had been removed. I never received a response. I even messaged her again to ask if she was still expecting us and she never responded. At this point I'm actually worried about her but if this isn't an exception she needs help with running the Airbnb account.
The poison ivy was there in full force. We had to keep the kids off the back deck bc it was easy to brush into the leaves accidentally. There was also a dead possum which my husband had to remove because the smell and insects were so bothersome. Unfortunately, he put the carcass in a garbage bag in the already full trash and it was one of the bags a raccoon tore open. Obviously this isn't anyone's fault but it still wasn't what I'd wish for anyone on vacation.