The lower cottage met our needs fully. It has a nice cottage feel with total privacy, separate drive, parking right there and you can come and go as you please. Ellen really wants you to have a wonderful experience. She offered tons of suggestions regarding things to do in Asheville, asked if we needed anything, and had wine and crackers and hummus for us when we arrived. All very nice touches.
The location is a short drive to most Asheville sites and downtown. You can hop on the Blue Ridge Parkway for a scenic drive. There are some spectacular views for flatlanders like us from Michigan.
We got to chat with both Ellen and her husband and they are very interesting people -- one of the perks of the airbnb experience.