I booked Malinda's place for a girl's weekend after my first booking fell through. I was uncertain, but place is adorable - one of the cleanest, most comfortable and best decorated I've stayed at (and I've stayed at nearly ten in Asheville alone). Everything was new and thoughtfully appointed, from lots of towels in the bathroom to coffee with creamers & sugar provided in the kitchen. The king bed was a on the firm side, but the downstairs queen was very comfortable. Check-in was a breeze, and Malinda even left a nice welcome note with a six pack of local beer for us.
The location is a short drive or Uber ride to downtown, the River Arts District, etc., and very convenient. It should be noted, though, that the view from the front porch is several industrial buildings and the highway. It was relatively quiet at night (I find sound of cars going by on the highway kind of soothing), but there is some industrial noise in the morning. The house also isn't really walkable to anything. However, the drive was so short to restaurants, coffee shops, etc, it didn't really bother us. If a picturesque location isn't a must for you, I would highly recommend giving Malinda's place a try.