Pros
The place looked just as depicted in the pictures, and it was clean and neat. The hosts were responsive and friendly. Wifi was available and worked great. The hot tub was clean and always hot and I didn't need to adjust any settings. It's also just a hop, skip and a jump to downtown Asheville which was very convenient.

It was nice and relaxing to be out on the porch no matter what time of day. The neighborhood felt safe and was pretty well lit at dark. There were little amenities provided such as Folgers coffee and toiletries which was thoughtful. And the best part - my puppy was allowed to come!!

Cons
The bed was pretty uncomfortable and squeaked so loud.

I was surprised by the strict cleaning rules + subsequent charges if not followed; I had to clean everything, even pull the sheets or I would be charged an additional $25 fee for each task not complete. This is on top of the $75 cleaning fee I already paid.

The tv would turn on, but there wasn't even basic cable and the dvd player was broken. Not a big deal if this is mentioned before arriving so I could have came prepared.

Restaurants and shops are scattered about and are a solid walk - not as close as the description and other reviews make it out to be so that was a surprise. They were, however, just a short drive away.

The twinkle lights outside did not work. Again, not a big deal but would have helped with the bugs at night. These are things probably not noticed unless mentioned by a guest, and aren't deal breakers.

Overall I enjoyed staying at the Urban Oasis for it's quaint charms and peaceful surroundings. I loved being able to bring my puppy Khai along, and having the opportunity to experience West Asheville for the first time.