This little apartment was the perfect stay for me, my partner, and our dog for a weekend up in the mountains! The space was very clean and had everything we needed. It was about a 20 minute drive to Asheville depending on traffic, and it was close to the parkway and some good hikes. While we didn't find too many independent businesses in Arden, it does have plenty of grocery stores and necessities, and it is still close to other areas with local coffee shops and restaurants!