I will start with the positive - the location was beyond perfect, in the middle of everything! You get to experience Asheville in the mountains but drive 5-10 minutes and you're in the heart of it all! Dorothy is a very responsive and kind host. The decor is very warm and welcoming. All of that said, if you are looking for a private retreat, this is not your spot. I wish I knew this before booking as the listing makes it seem this is a private space. The host and her family live above you and you can hear EVERYTHING. Sound would go all day starting around 7am and stopping around 11:30pm. The house has charm due to its age, but also means the floors creak constantly. You are also not the only renter... there is another apartment right next to you and they have to walk past your door to get to theirs. All of the outdoor spaces are shared not just with your other renters, but the host as well. While there is a benefit to having the host so close on hand, I wish I knew that this would not be a private retreat in the mountains... I constantly felt like we had to walk on egg shells. On top of that, there was construction happening at the house when we checked in which was VERY loud for quite some time after checkin.