As a first time traveler to Asheville, I was pleased with Kathleen’s prompt communication and responsiveness. The apartment was ready before the check-in time which was nice and convenient for us.
The apartment was clean and had cute little touches; however, the air temperature is not something guests can regulate by themselves in the apartment. It got a bit hot in the middle of the night so we plugged in the fan. The hosts left out treats and candy for us which was a great touch!
Please note that this apartment is located directly next to a low income housing authority. There was activity in the housing authority at night with many people coming and going. The apartment door faces the housing authority. The host left a note with WiFi information, house rules, etc. One of the notes instructed the guest to lock their car door and hide valuables as they do not want their guests targeted. This alarmed me as a guest. Additionally, one of the bedroom windows would not lock.
To walk to downtown, you must walk through a part of town with a large population of Asheville’s homeless people. My partner and I did not feel safe walking back to the apartment at night without an Uber.
The apartment is super clean and cute inside - a big plus! However, I did not do my research before booking this listing. Though only a 20 minute walk from town, I would choose a different neighborhood on my next trip to Asheville.