We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Alicia's cottage, and she is a gracious and responsive host who provided us with tons of information about Asheville and the surrounding area. The home itself is in wonderful condition; everything is scrupulously clean, and the spaces are thoughtfully planned out. Little touches like lots of hooks for hanging towels, tissues and waste baskets in every room, and stores of coffee, tea, and cereal on hand allowed us to feel at home right away. Though the space is small, it is used very well, and my family had plenty of room to spread out. The location is great--walkable both to downtown and to the River Arts district--with easy access to the interstate. That's possibly the one downside; with both the interstate and the train tracks running close by, it was a little noisy at night. But we were prepared and it didn't hamper our enjoyment at all. We didn't meet Alicia in person but had reason to text with a few questions, and she responded very quickly. All in all a wonderful trip!