We decided to surprise our kids with a holiday trip to Asheville for New Year's Eve. It was our first time in Asheville, and we were excited to have a new adventure.
Satsuki and Gen (the hosts) were amazing from the start. They provided excellent communication. I didn't have to ask many questions because most of them were answered before I could ask. Information was given to us exactly when we needed it. We had clear instructions on what to expect upon arrival, as well as all the info we needed to make check-in super easy. They were super easy to contact if needed, but we didn't need much. You could tell that they really took the time to think about what guests might need in advance.
Satsuki and Gen even arranged to have an authentic homestyle Japanese meal prepared and delivered to us from an amazing local Japanese eatery called Waku Waku. The food was brought in and set up at the table for us by restaurant staff. It was like they brought the restaurant to us! I felt like a celebrity! This was totally unexpected and went far beyond our expectations for our stay.
The home felt relaxing and tranquil from the moment we arrived. The message of peace on the post next to the stone walkway and the tranquil music softly playing in the home upon arrival was a perfect invitation to relax.
There are so many lovely details in the home. Much more than you can see in the pictures. The framed pencil drawings on the walls are my favorite. They are beautiful! There are several books throughout the home covering all different aspects of Japan and Japanese culture. There were Japanese drinks, teas, and snacks in the kitchenette. And the kitchenette had everything we needed to have a light breakfast, refrigerate leftovers from a take-out meal, and heat them up again later.
There were notes from the hosts with drawings that were like little guides to welcome you and make your stay comfortable. There are air purifiers in the home as well which shows that they care about the wellbeing of guests in the home.
The home is tucked away in a quiet residential area. It was the perfect quiet spot to come home to and rest after a day of exploring.
The Kimono Cottage isn't just a place to stay, it was an experience within itself. It was our absolute best overall Airbnb experience to date. We'll definitely return to Asheville, and when we do, we know exactly where we want to stay!
Thank you for opening your home to us Satsuki and Gen!! We had a wonderful visit and look forward to staying at the Kimono Cottage again soon!