While this place is close to the city and the apartment itself is nice, we did not stay after seeing the surrounding area. We were in the building for forty minutes before I decided to turn right back around and drive three hours back home. Upon arrival and walking up to the building there were syringes/needles pressed into the dirt and a fresh looking one lying in the grass. I travel with my dog and this is a huge safety concern not to mention a general bad sign. There was a homeless man seeming to be living on the opposite side of the fence. Not causing a disturbance but again, generally not a great sign for a place to stay. Once in the room not twenty minutes in getting settled there was a blood curdling scream. I’m not sure if it was in the building or just in the area but unsettling nonetheless. Sat and thought about it for another twenty minutes, left and went back home giving up on my hopes of a relaxing weekend getaway in Asheville. I will not be returning to this air bnb nor will I visit Asheville again because of this experience.