10/10 Recommend. Our stay at V's house was perfect. Easy check-in. Amazing location. Plenty of privacy. And V was very charming and hospitable.
The neighborhood is beautiful to walk around (much better than staying in a downtown hotel). There is a Whole Foods directly across the street to stock up on groceries / hiking snacks.
It is also a short 5-10 min walk to both the UNCA botanical gardens and the downtown restaurants/breweries, etc.
V also set us up with some great hiking ideas including Craggy Gardens nearby.
Last but not least- it is the best value stay that we found in the greater downtown area.