Ellen’s place was clean, cozy, and a great last minute place to crash. Ellen was also a great and responsive host. That being said, it was VERY loud. The post mentions a family lives above so I was expecting some noise, however, I was not expecting it to be as extreme as it was. It feels more like the family is living with you, no above you! You will hear everything from stomping around, talking, kids crying/screaming, guitar playing, even vacuuming? If you are looking to explore Asheville and need a place to crash between 11 pm and 6 am then this may be the perfect spot for you, but be aware that you will be getting a jarring wake up call around 6. If the price was cheaper I would have not minded as much, but between cleaning fees, etc. it makes more sense to spend the same amount of money on a quiet hotel room in my opinion!