We like the Arden area and it's only a 20 minute drive into Asheville. Karen's home is in a quiet tree-filled neighborhood and you'd never know you're just a few minutes away from major shopping in Arden.

Karen welcomed us and showed us around. She offered her backyard (nicely done landscaping and a deck that included a Mexican fire pit) for our use after returning from a day out and about.

This is a very private and pretty room that would be called a two-room suite in a nice hotel. It is essentially located off the garage in the basement and is very dark and quiet at night due to the location (which I appreciated). Other than that, you'd never know you're in a basement. The adjoining small room has a desk, an oversized chair, and a futon couch that is a great place to read and set-up your laptop if so inclined. The bathroom is very spacious and super-clean. Karen pays attention to detail: three white bathrobes hanging in the bathroom closet to fit any size, a very nice Continental breakfast plus Clif bars, and enough milk for my coffee every day. She provides a mini-fridge and a microwave for your use, and she even offered use of her washer/dryer that was nicely hidden in this kitchenette area that was across the hall from the bedroom.

This was our first airbnb experience and we're glad we chose Karen's place.