Blue Cottage West was the perfect summer getaway that my husband and I were looking for. The house is conveniently located to all the attractions in the Asheville area. It was easy to head downtown for a nice dinner or drive 30 minutes to one of the smaller towns for some exploring and hiking (we went to Brevard and Black Mountain in addition to exploring around Asheville proper) We also spent 2 days exploring the Biltmore Estate and it was about a 20 minute drive from the house to the entry gate (then another 10 minutes to the parking lots), which was very convenient. The house itself was clean and well stocked with everything we needed to make our own meals and enjoy some downtime. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful and very pleasant to stay in.