My husband and I stayed with Mike and his wife for our 30th wedding anniversary trip.... only to find out that it was theirs as well!
They were wonderful hosts. Mike communicated with me very well from the beginning of my trip planning even giving several restaurant recommendations.
The rental is, as described, the bottom floor of their home. From the pictures available on Airbnb I must say that I anticipated that it would be a bit away from town, but it is not. That being said, it is just far enough out to enjoy the local wildlife. I enjoyed my morning coffee watching bunnies nibbling on clover and not only hearing but watching birds flying to and from. The back deck has a beautiful view of the mountains. Mike even left s'mores starters and a fire pit ready for use. There were fresh flowers in the rental as well as plenty of linens, a hair dryer and any little toiletry extras that might have been forgotten upon packing. There are more television channels/ movies available than I knew possible if one simply wished to relax. The bed was very comfortable and the linens were crisp and fresh.
The location is only minutes from The Biltmore Estate as well as the River Art District which has a very nice bike riding path adjacent to their walking path. We passed skateboarders, watched canoes and tubing going down the river, visited the local art stores and met some very nice in- line skaters. The French Broad Chocolate Factory and Cafe is close by and a must for any chocolate enthusiast. I highly recommend their chocolate peanut butter cake. (Don't knock it till you try it) Everyone in the area seemed so pleasant.
Dry Fall, also known as Upper Callusaja Falls is a scenic 2 hour drive south that is well worth it. I highly recommend choosing Route 64 South vs the interstate. The scenery is beautiful.
What more can say? Mike and Susan and their generous hospitality made this celebratory weekend so much easier and possible. A+