Everything went smoothly with my reservation at Karen's. She is a prompt and clear communicator and very friendly and warm. I loved her dog, too! Her home is inviting and cozy and the room I rented is roomy and comfortable. The entire house is quite clean and Karen is very accommodating. It was an easy walk to the main roads through W. Asheville if one is taking public transit downtown, and also easy to get to places by car and to park near her house. Overall, a very pleasant stay with a lovely host who I will be staying in touch with. Highly recommend!