John was most accommodating, informative and courteous. Upon check-in I felt like one of the clan. The room was small but cozy, the bed very comfortable, the A/C worked great and the shared bathroom was clean and conveniently located right next door to my room. Though the proprietors were in the process of replacing the sink in the bathroom, my room had its own sink, so I wasn't put out at all.

Overall, the experience was like an upscale hostel in Europe, circa 1980. I'd recommend it to anyone wanting to experience Asheville without spending a lot of money on a room.