I was a female solo traveler and Lee's place was perfect. At the time I was there she also had another male solo guest and I never saw him even 1 time. One thing I think is super cool is that she has signs to hang on the door to let her and others know that you're in or out so everyone can respect the noise level depending on the signs. She has different color towels for each bathroom so you may leave your hand towels in the bathroom and always know that yours is either black or brown. :) Very smart of her!
Lee's place is very comfortable, there's ample parking OFF of the street, she's super flexible and helpful with whatever you need and her personality is like you've known her forever and been friends for 30 years. It's like you're "home" when you're in her home and I never felt uncomfortable about anything. She is very interesting to talk to and definitely someone that even if I weren't going to stay there again for whatever reason, I'd call her up and at least have coffee with her. She's cool, fun, nice, easy-going, warm-hearted, and lovely on all levels.
Lee's place is SUPER conveniently located like 8-9 minutes from the downtown area; also the River Arts District area. There are TONS of restaurants and stores just right by her because she lives in a neighborhood up a hill that is just right off of a main road that has EVERYTHING you need. You can get to wineries and breweries anywhere between 35-45 minutes depending on traffic and Lee is great at giving suggestions and even itineraries for that. Her place is easy to get to and find and quite honestly, I don't think it could be in a better location being between the downtown and all the places you have access to on the street by her house.
I try to do tours of the city when I'm in different places and I would highly recommend the Asheville Terrors Dark Night Haunted Ghost Tours with John (and I've heard Holly is awesome as well). Viator will bring up another one but I saw that tour and their group had like 50 people in it whereas this company caps it off at 15 and it was totally awesome the entire time!!! You never felt like you couldn't hear and it was more intimate and fun getting to know the others on the tour. I did the 1.5 hr tour for $32.
Also, I learned the hard way and didn't get to see the Biltmore because of my schedule and it being so booked up so book your tiks early if you're wanting to see it.
Finally, Lee is super great about being upfront and straight-forward about her place and what have you. This is not the Hyatt Regency but it is a very comfortable place that is clean, safe, welcoming, has character, charm and personality, and Lee is very good at giving you your privacy when you want it and chatting it up with you if you want it. While I was there I had the pleasure of meeting 2 different friends of hers that came over to hang with her and both of them were lovely, which says alot about Lee too! She's a gem! I really wish I could have stayed longer.
To note: there are a few stairs you need to go up from the driveway to the house in case that makes a difference for your needs. The house self locks, there is a lockbox with a key in it so you can check-in if she's not there. She makes room in the fridge for you if you need the space. There is extra bedding if needed. She does provide shampoo and conditioner if you need it and also left me my own little personal bar of soap, which I ended up not needing. It was very quiet in the home and neighborhood and the room I stayed in had a desk and chair, a dresser and totally empty closet, and a sitting chair. Bed and pillows were comfortable, bathroom is literally across from your door. Everything is very convenient. Thanks Lee!