Andrea’s Airbnb space was a perfect end to a busy work travel week in Asheville.
Andrea was easy to communicate with throughout, helpful with anything we needed, and at the same time respectful of our privacy. She is a very gracious and kind host. I loved her animals and especially Judy, her paint horse, who we got to visit.
The small space is highly functional, impeccably clean and well appointed, and extremely peaceful and comfortable. You enter through a back door into what is a renovated, enclosed mudroom/breezeway that connects Andrea’s main home to the garage. The space is part of the Airbnb rental and provides a long counter with abundant windows above looking out to the gardens, an electric hot water kettle, filtered water, glasses, mugs, tea, and some delicious organic chocolates. This space is decorated with some original and eclectic art, a painted armoire, plants, and a pretty oriental rug. It’s a useful and welcome entrance where you can drop your shoes and bags, have a snack, or enjoy some tea. There is what I dubbed a “secret” 1/2 bathroom behind the door to this space when you enter. It’s teeny and adorable and easy to miss as you open the door. We only used it to refill water as we had a private full bath off the bedroom.
From this area you enter into the beautiful bedroom with a queen size bed made up with soft, layered bed linens and two large nightstands with plugs and lamps on both sides. Andrea provides extra blankets (we didn’t need them) and lots of soft pillows. There is a small closet where you can fit one suitcase on a luggage rack and also hang clothes. There is a ceiling fan and two huge windows that allow in fresh air if desired. For someone that gets hot at night even in winter I loved the airflow. The bathroom is in the back left corner of the bedroom and is beautiful with modern fixtures, great lighting, more towels than you could possibly need, and an amazing tiled shower. Andrea has all the little things you could need including good shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. There is plenty of room in the sink drawers if you need to stash your toiletries during your stay. I adored the “screen door” on the towel closet.
The location is at the end of a residential neighborhood and quite private. Yet, it’s close to downtown and shopping areas where you can easily find food or get to highways.
I’m very happy to have stayed at Andrea’s home and my only regret is not having at least another night to stay. Overall a wonderful stay.