We had an excellent stay at Yelena's. The apartment is large, clean and has all the amenities as described. Yelena is very welcoming and helpful - a very gracious host. The shower was excellent. There is a large dog in a cage outside but his barking was minimal and did not bother us at all. The apartment is, as described, at basement level. There is one window in the bedroom, and the apartment is on the dark side. If you are looking for a budget option for your stay in Asheville - this is a great option. The apartment, with it's own parking space, is a 10 minute drive from Downtown Asheville and was very convenient for our daily trips into Asheville for sightseeing. I would recommend Yelena's place for your visit to Asheville.