Alan was very pleasant to talk to and is very knowledgeable of the area. He was a fantastic host with a charming and beautiful loft space with a view of some of the blue ridge mountains. It is located walking distance to some breweries away from the down town scene (cellarest and archetype), a homemade donut place (hole donut), an amazing coffee spot (battle cat), and some cute shops. Well worth the visit! Thanks again Alan!! P.S: tuxedo cat Dave is a cute little friendly critter (who stays out of the rented space)