What an amazing experience! From the moment we arrived (nearly midnight, due to a plane delay), Norma and Jim were unfailingly warm, friendly, welcoming and incredibly accommodating hosts, and Casper, their adorable Maltese, adopted us immediately. Their home is sparkling clean and absolutely lovely, adorned with Norma's beautiful artwork, and it's perfectly located in a quiet community just a few minutes from both downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway (ideal for hiking and great scenic drives). The house is perfectly designed for guests, and our room was comfortable, private and serene (and what an amazing bed!), adjacent to a tranquil indoor Zen garden. Truly, the house is wonderful, but it's Norma and Jim that really made this a vacation we won't soon forget. Jim's healthy, cooked-to-order breakfasts were a daily highlight, complemented by fun and engaging conversation with both of them. We especially appreciated Norma's insider insights and recommendations about local events and experiences that we wouldn't have known otherwise. This was our first Airbnb experience, and boy, what an incredible way to break the ice! Thank you so much, Norma, Jim and Casper -- we already loved Asheville, but never as much as when we stayed with you! We plan to come back and visit you often -- and hopefully, very soon!