Mike was a great host- he gave us many awesome recommendations of things to do in the area. He also left us a few beers and seltzers, which we enjoyed :)
The apartment was the perfect size for my husband and me. It was very clean and had an outside area with a wonderful view of the mountains (perfect way to wake up in the morning). Also, it's pretty close to downtown (about a 10 minute drive).
While in Asheville, we highly recommend checking out Ilstrada for Italian food, and the South Slope for many bars and restaurants (we especially liked Catawba Brewery Co. and Antidote). Last, but not least, check out French Broad Chocolate Factory (or French Broad Lounge if downtown)- their chocolate peanut butter cake was incredible!