David and Shawn’s “church house” is in a neighborhood near the River Arts District (RAD). The neighborhood itself is old, and the other houses are a bit dilapidated, but don’t let that fool you. Just like the rest of Asheville, the absolute best places are found in spots that may not necessarily look the way you think they should.
The church house looks simple enough on the exterior, but the interior has been fully renovated, keeping the church motif. The house is decorated with old church fixtures such as pews and an intricate bible stand, and also features modern amenities, such as stainless steel appliances. We stayed at Christmas time, and there was a beautiful, twelve-foot Christmas tree standing in the living room/sanctuary. The room you’ll be staying in has its own entry at the back of the building, with an interior stairway leading to the old pastors quarters. We absolutely loved the way David and Shawn decorated the place, and the bed was super-comfortable.
Every time we came or went, David and Shawn’s dog Owen was there to meet us. He was the perfect greeter, and having a dog in the house made us feel safer at night. We were happy to give him lots of back scratches and head rubbings.
We drove ourselves for the first couple of days, but it didn’t take us long to figure out that there were Uber and Lyft drivers handy pretty much round the clock. If you get a chance, hit up Nine Mile for some Jamaican food, Urban Orchard for some hard cider, and Grail Movie House for a date night movie. They’re all just a couple of minutes away.
Overall, our stay was fantastic. David and Shawn have really gone out of their way to make their home beautiful and inviting, and had some excellent food and attraction recommendations for us. This listing is well worth the price tag.