Christal’s apartment is a legal Airbnb (license provided) which can be an issue in some cities - it was good to know that she had taken that step since she’s in a residential neighborhood.
The on- street parking is easy and safe.
The street is about 50 yards from the apartment and the driveway is unpaved (grassy) so it might be hard to roll a bag to the entrance. There are 5 steps from the driveway up to the unit. Not an issue for me but might be for others.
The place is clean but I did see a few ants which might bother some people. There were only a few and they were confined to the kitchen floor. The yard is grassy with a raised garden and it had been raining a lot so that is somewhat normal for an area that is not all concrete like a hotel.
There were plenty of towels and the furniture was clean and comfortable. I found the bed a little soft and it is lower to the floor than normal which was not an issue for me but is something to be aware of.
Starter coffee and creamer and also OJ were provided. There is a good local coffee shop at the end of the block that opens at 8.
It couldn’t be more convenient to downtown. Easy walking distance for someone in reasonable shape - there is an uphill portion but it’s not overly steep. It’s about a 10 minute walk to the convention center, the Grove Arcade of shops and the Haywood area. A 10 minute drive to Biltmore Estate and Village.
Even though I was a woman traveling alone, and even though Asheville had experienced some rioting and protests downtown just a few days before my stay, I felt very safe and slept with a window open.
If your goal is to have privacy and be able to easily walk or Uber to area attractions and nightlife then this is a wonderful place for the price.