"Mountain Beauty/City Convenience" is very apropos! The love and care that this host puts into his home and rental is evident from the moment one pulls up the drive.
From the gorgeous landscaping and gardens, to the comfort and charm of the apartment (some of the decor is a testament to his skill as a potter and sculptor), we immediately felt we made a great choice!
And like others have stated, the proximity (a few minutes) to the Blue Ridge Parkway and/or downtown Asheville, offers many easy and enjoyable options for exploration.
The drive from the apartment, up the Blue Ridge Parkway to Mt. Mitchell was spectacular and took all of 50 minutes (one way).
We had a lovely walk in town, in the neighborhood surrounding the Grove Park Inn, which took about 10 minutes to reach from the apartment.
Another amazing bonus was the breeze and slightly cooler air at the apartments higher elevation, which was greatly appreciated during the August heat wave that occurred during our visit.
Between the lovely, relaxed setting and attractive kitchen and Rob's offering of freshly picked tomatoes and corn from his garden and eggs from his chickens, we ended up preparing many of our own meals and staying "home" and dining in.
Communication with Rob was prompt and clear and easy from the get. He gave us excellent (written as well as conversational) instruction and suggestion for navigating the apartment as well as places to go and things to see in the area.
Rob and Greg and Alice (the playful dog) were extraordinary hosts and we are grateful to them for making our first Airb&b experience so excellent.
We look forward to coming back and doing it again.
Highly recommended!