We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this very comfortable apartment in the hills just above the French Broad River. The accommodations – two full-sized bedrooms, a large bathroom, a comfy living room, a galley kitchen and tons of storage – are perfectly suited to an extended visit. The location was right for us as it was close to the River Arts District where I was working in a studio. It will suit any Asheville visitor, I think, as it is convenient not just to the RAD but just about midway between West Asheville and Downtown.

Check-in was a breeze, with a lockbox for the key and great communication with the hosts. We found the newly renovated apartment VERY well equipped with anything you need for a long stay – everything including plenty of towels, a kitchen with everything you need, a gas grill, and a good size fridge. Access is through a private entrance down some well lit stairs. All the tech you need is there, with solid wi-fi and a smart TV.

If you’re driving a big vehicle – we were traveling in an F150 – you’ll need to sort out the very tight streets, made tighter with street parking, but after a couple of runs up the hill, even a couple of flatlanders like we are got it dialed in. The apartment comes with off-street parking that was very welcome.

Our hosts were friendly and, although they are new to AirBnB, did everything we expect of great hosts.