I was in Asheville for a seminar being held at the Omni Grove Park Inn and chose Laura's house because of its location. I was delighted to find that it was a lovely 20 minute walk. I enjoyed parking my car and not having to use it for the three nights I was there.
The room is clean and comfortable, had a small refrigerator for my perishables and the newly remodeled kitchen was up a spiral set of stairs. I was able to walk to yoga, Harris Teeter's, Trader Joe's and a café. I'm sure there are plenty of other places within walking distance I just didn't have the time to explore more.
Laura and Liza made me very comfortable. They invited me to join them for dinner my first night there and happily welcomed my Australian Shepherd to the party.
As a habit, I bring a folding canvas crate, a flat sheet and towels when I travel so that if I have to leave my dog in the room, I can cover the bed and any chairs in case she decides to get up on the soft furnishings. Their dog, Ziggy, is a large, lovable and gentle boy Who had no qualms about sharing his house. The separate entrance into the room has a pet door and the yard is fenced.
The house was built in the early 20s and although renovated, there were power surges so be careful with any electronics you might want to plug-in. The room is on the backside of the house and the entrance is protected by a large deck overhead but that does limit the amount of direct sunlight. The upside, though, is that you can leave the door and window open even while it's raining.
Finally, for any travelers coming from a warm climate, remember to pack a long sleeved shirt and a warm jacket because Asheville weather can change on a dime.