If I could build a monument for Katie and Matt, I would! These lovely hosts are everything you can ask for and so much more. They became my first friends in Asheville and I truly feel grateful to have met their beautiful family. Katie was not only always available via text or a quick phone call to answer any questions, she checked in on me to make sure I was 100% happy without ever being intrusive. She was super accommodating and thoughtful--she even brought me flowers, which made the whole place smell so nice! She was always attentive to anything I might ask for or need, and very much cared about making me feel comfortable and at home. I had quite a few things to carry and she even offered to help me carry it in while it was snowing a bit and FREEZING (sorry and thanks Katie! haha), since she knew I was on my own. The space itself is lovely and bright! It's more spacious than it appears. It's beautifully decorated with thoughtful touches everywhere, even a basket of local coffee and tea, plenty of storage and amenities, and a huge, ridiculously soft faux fur blanket. During the snow storm I was always warm because the heating is excellent. I worked from home and the internet was impressively fast and reliable. Consistently hot and high pressure water in the shower was very much appreciated! My dog was very happy as the yard was spacious, grassy, and fenced-in (Katie even secured the second fence for me since my dog is a bit smaller and too curious for his own good). She was very sweet with him, and that means a lot to me. The location is great! You are within walking distance to unique, often quirky local spots that you can't miss out on because they are so quintessential to West Asheville, (e.g. Dobra, a tearoom). It's a safe area with great people and a certain magic and particular energy that I've never really experienced anywhere else. If I have any recommendations for visiting West Asheville, the first would be to book here! I can't imagine having stayed anywhere else. Thank you so much for everything Katie and Matt! :)