Emily's place is right down the street from the attractions of Asheville's River Arts district, which includes the popular venue The Grey Eagle and my personal favorite coffee shop in Asheville, 24-hr Ultra Coffeebar.
Emily's space is pristine! Suitable for multiple guests (plenty of room to spare for an air mattress if you choose to go that route), and the king bed is super comfortable with plenty of additional space in the bedroom. The LARGE bathroom was a lovely surprise. I was actually surprised to find that the photos had not exaggerated the spaciousness of the apartment at all. What you see is exactly what you get. Spotless and clean.
Additionally, Emily responded within minutes to all my inquiries.
Worth being aware: the alleyway used to access the apartment is unpaved, uneven, and steep. I was thankful to have my SUV and arrive in daylight. Otherwise accessing and locating the house would be difficult. I also got tripped up because I was looking for the door pictured in the AirBnB listing, which isn't visible upon approach. Once you do arrive, there is plenty of parking in the large gravel driveway, though getting a rolling suitcase inside is a little tricky (make sure your luggage, like mine, isn't too awkward and heavy to carry). And make sure you have your cell phone or a flashlight handy when coming and going at night in order to actually see the keypad.
Overall? 10/10 would stay here again. 10/10 would recommend. 10/10 expectations exceeded. 10/10 my favorite area of Asheville to stay in.