This is really a comfortable, beautiful, and quaint space to stay near Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway and arboretum (a home that is well supplied and dog-friendly). Having a separate, lovely dog yard was a unique treat. Plus we walked throughout the wooded property and creek each day (I stayed in at dusk and at night since we are in the bears' natural habitat, and I did see one from the window one evening). I also saw a deer in the yard, and so many pollinators in her flower garden outside my front door (I saw hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies daily). Their extensive property is a wildlife certified habitat, which is great since it is adjacent to the Bent Creek Forest. I like that the space is well supplied and she has extra touches such as granola bars, local beer, dog treats, tea, coffee (even decaf), condiments, sugar, and spices. Plenty of towels and blankets. She also has a compost bin and recycling bin for us too (very responsible).
She has Asheville guides and dog-friendly hiking tips too. It turns out the nearby arboretum allows dogs in almost all outdoor spaces and it includes hiking trails, including one by a creek (although it does cost $16 per vehicle, so you can find creeks and hikes for free elsewhere, but I did enjoy my visit). I really love the Blue Ridge Parkway graveyard field waterfall hike and the Richard Balsam pinnacle hike plus the Craggy Gardens hikes. Bring a foldable chair and book or picnic blanket so you can hang out at one of the many parkway overlooks that are stunning.
In Asheville, I like eating at Plant, Dobras teahouse, Laughing Seed, French Broad Chocolate lounge or cafe, and I found a new little vegan coffee shop in Woodfin, called Galavant (in Woodfin, the little silverline park is nice to sit and look at the river, plus Beaver Lake and a bird sanctuary walk are also nearby). There are many river parks in Asheville, including the French Broad park that also has a fenced dogpark. The riverwalk art studios seem to be dog-friendly. So many fun things to do!