Clean, quiet, & comfortable. These are the three must haves when we are looking for a place to stay, and why we will certainly look to see if Karina and Patrick's space is available for us again the next time we make the trip to Asheville.
A huge plus for us was that we were able to share our vacation with our dog who loves to hike almost as much as we do. We would have been jealous of the treats that Karina and Patrick provided for Cubby; however, there were also some treats for the humans in the refrigerator! :-) Cubby felt right at home with the 30x24 dog crate, bed and blanket that were provided. The towel for the dog was a nice touch too as we were able to clean her up a bit after her hikes and make sure that she was clean before coming back to the apartment.
As far as location goes, most of what we had plans to do involved a 30-40 minute car ride so we were not as concerned about being a bit further from downtown as others might be. When we did venture downtown and to the south slope, it was a 10 minute, $10 Uber ride to get there, and then $20 to get back (surcharge during weekend nights). We were not looking to be in the hustle and bustle of downtown, so this was perfect for us!
All in all, we had an amazing trip and very much want to thank our hosts for the phenomenal hospitality.