Gracious hosts, excellent location. When we’ve visited Asheville previously, we’ve stayed downtown. Staying at Gretchen’s place in the Claxton area was a big improvement! Gretchen herself is lovely—we appreciated her excellent morning coffee, and her local hiking recommendations. Gretchen’s home is clean, tastefully decorated and light-filled, and really highlights the beautiful mountain setting. We enjoyed taking advantage of the spring weather and reading outside—the porch and yard are great amenities. The neighborhood is quiet and walkable—you can find a coffee shop (which also serves a full brunch, at least on weekends), a juice place, and a yoga studio at the end of the block. Downtown shops and restaurants are less than a mile away and an easy walk, and UNC Asheville is a convenient five minute drive. Getting to West Asheville (for Standard Pizza, or breakfast at Sunny Pointe Cafe) is also quicker and easier from Gretchen’s than it is from places we’ve previously stayed. Highly recommend!