The Charming Cottage is more than advertised! Brett is a great host, and he worked hard to get the place ready we we could check in early. His communication was quick and thorough. The directions we received made our check-in process extremely easy. We followed many of Brett's suggestions for the area, and he was spot-on with all of them.
Brett tells you about the steps to enter the Cottage, and we appreciated that. It was not difficult to get up and down, and the steps were well lit at night. The place itself is well-equipped with everything you need. Roomy and spacious, we had no problem relaxing after a long day and night of hiking, eating, and drinking.
The location is simply fantastic. We were able to walk everywhere, which made our local craft brew tour very easy. We visited many of the local establishments, and it seemed as though we didn't have to go very far to do it. We had dinner at Salsa, per Brett's notes, and it was simply outstanding. Suggest that you order an entree and split it, as the portions are ridiculously large.
We also took a short drive over to West Asheville, and had a great time. Neat "hipster" area with a lot to see. Again per Brett's recommendation, we had lunch at Nine Mile. Although the service was a bit slow, it was easy to put up with once we got our food - incredible! The place is also close to the highway, which allowed us an easy out to go hiking in some of the numerous spots in the mountains.
After talking to many people while we were out and about, we came to realize what a great bargain we got on the Cozy Cottage. If we ever get a chance to get back to Asheville again, we would not hesitate to stay at Brett's pace!