Don't you love it when you get exactly what you're hoping for? That's how we felt upon arrival at David's home. Everything as advertised! Entire home/apt: We had our own space, with the advantage of a warm welcome from our host and someone to offer local tips and to be available if needed. A short walk to downtown: just about five minutes' walk to the edge of one of the best downtowns anywhere (don't take my word, Google it). And, about a minute's walk from three of the best grocery stores anywhere (incl. Trader Joe's and Whole Foods). Great access to driving routes, too. Biltmore Estate about 15 minutes by car, and the Grove Park Inn about seven minutes. So many great restaurants you could use a dartboard to pick your next world-class meal. Great location, in other words, and right in a neighborhood--you will appreciate this if you, like we were, are looking for an authentic experience of living in Asheville, if only for a short time. Wondering what it's like to stay in a home where others may be living, even if separately? Let me be clear--the space is private. Its own door, its own wonderful walk-in shower plus half bath, two very cozy bedrooms, and a kitchen area set up perfectly for visitors. There's a little loveseat in one of the bedrooms if you need a space to snuggle, and the table and chairs in the kitchen/entry space were just right for the two of us to sit with a snack or check computers on the wireless connection David provides. David's house rules (e.g., request for quiet after 10 p.m.) ensured that we felt a sense of privacy and slept in blissful quiet (Yes, blissful. I love to sleep). In conclusion, our first airbnb experience was a rousing success. We loved Asheville, loved the place, and rest assured: We'll be back. Thank you, David!