Helen and James were friendly and thoughtful hosts, ensuring we felt welcomed and had everything we needed from the moment we arrived (including gifting us with some local beer.) The apartment was clean and cozy. Since we were planning to do a lot of cooking during our nearly month-long stay, they even got us a chef's knife which definitely came in handy. The location of the apartment is great – it’s a very quick drive to downtown or the River Arts District, and if you don’t mind walking some winding streets, it’s walkable to a number of great spots in West Asheville. We also found a wonderful jogging trail right behind the New Belgium Brewery. Just a couple things of note: the off-street parking is very handy, though it comes with a steep driveway that can be a bit muddy and slippery after a rainy day. Also, Helen made sure to give us a heads up that the apartment could get toasty in the winter because of the way the heating system worked. We could turn the heat off entirely when it got too warm, but the thermostat doesn’t give you much control to adjust the temperature up or down. Those minor things aside, it’s a great place to stay while you’re exploring Asheville!