I had a great time at the Mermaid Cottage. Five weeks! It was cozy and quite beyond the ordinary spaces one usually sees in listings. From the overall look and exteriors to the small details on the inside, it was quite memorable and joyful. I was comfortable and enjoyed all my time there, whether I was lounging or working. I even worked outside on the picnic table some days in the lovely weather and that was great! Camille's cat Rue became my friend and would often stop by. I'm sure she would've left me alone if I wanted, but I like cats :-)

The area was great. I explored the neighborhood, the city and the general area. The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood and has access to lovely parks with a short walk. On the other side, a short walk to Haywood road took me to wonderful places for food, coffee, and drinks. I like a neighborhood like that and enjoyed the walkability and not needing to go into downtown for all the good stuff. Having said that downtown Asheville was a short drive away and great to hang out in and I spent many awesome days and nights exploring all it had to offer. I spent many weekends exploring the great outdoors nearby. They are spectacular!

Camille was an excellent host. Always responsive to my questions and requests, she promptly added curtains to windows that were making me feel a bit exposed. She was available when I needed to use the main house washer/dryer, or helped schedule or provide me access when she wasn't available. Laundry was made fun by hanging out a bit with her dog Chai, who was friendly and always eager for a belly rub :-) Camille was also great with tips on places and things to see and do in Asheville. We had great conversations and I hope to see her again sometime.