Lynn and Jake will treat you like an old friend and truly be your "hosts" while you visit Asheville. The apartment is brand new, beautifully situated and decorated; the bed is incredibly comfortable; and Jake's breakfast is delicious (bar none, the best omelet I have ever had). The neighborhood is quiet, and we really enjoyed walking around it - at the same time, it took us 5-10 minutes to get anywhere we wanted to go.

Jake was extremely helpful in planning our trip - he has compiled a list of restaurants and things to do in Asheville that he shared with me as soon as I booked. When I mentioned that we were interested in live music and a gallery tour, he looked up venues in the local paper, and put me in touch with Lynn, who is an artist herself.

I had mentioned when we booked that my wife and I would be celebrating our anniversary, and when we arrived our room had a bouquet of flowers and a hand-written note wishing us happy anniversary. They had also stocked our room with a water pitcher, home-made roasted sunflower seeds, and plates/silverware. There is a small fridge in the room so you can keep some cold beverages and food handy (if you are trying to be thrifty).

Jake and Lynn introduced themselves as soon as we arrived, and clearly took joy in welcoming us to their home and their town. Listening to them talk about Asheville makes you want to stay much longer than you had planned...

Jake and Lynn made our weekend unforgettable. We felt like house guests, not just like a couple who was paying them to stay in a spare bedroom. These guys are natural-born hosts, and we'll be back as soon as we can!