Mike is a well informed, friendly and enthusiastic host. He gave us lots of recommendations for a wide variety of places to eat and things to do. The view is great if it is not raining and there is a fire pit and places to sit as well. The home is In a neighborhood, but the back deck area is very lush and inviting. If you don't mind a short drive to public parking, the location is great for going to downtown Asheville, and we never had a problem finding a spot in a parking garage. There are tons of hiking areas nearby that do require some driving to get to, but the drive is gorgeous and easy. We enjoyed our stay.