Our time in Asheville was really enjoyable for us. To start, I’d like to give credit where it is actually due. The Airbnb is as pictured interiorly. It is well decorated and thoughtfully put together. We enjoyed the emphasis on local recommendations and the ample fridge and shower space, especially. The amenities were excellent. Lots of necessities for the bath and also a great kitchen space with everything you would need. This was very appreciated.
However, there were some uncomfortable parts of the stay as well. The first and most strenuous being the physical location. This Airbnb is on a mountainside, which is awesome in many ways, but is very challenging to navigate. We immediately were really stressed getting to the house and then parking and then leaving again. It’s tough because the proximity of Asheville is a huge plus here, but the challenge of getting in and out is so formidable that it lessens the appeal of going into town more than necessary considerably. If you have a larger vehicle, be warned. The second thing was communication. I never received a single message from the host, despite even reaching out with an actual concern on our first day there. That made going outside the door of the apartment space slightly uncomfortable since there wasn’t a very welcoming environment. Thirdly, and as noted on a few previous reviews, it isn’t a very private stay. The family above has children and is often noisy, sometimes even exceeding evening hours. The windows in the bedroom are also uncovered which made it possible to see directly into the center of the apartment from the road.
All in all, I would say this is a lovely set up for an Airbnb and others may not encounter the same difficulties that we did in our experience. We appreciate the efforts put in by the host and her family to make this space special and wish the best for future visitors.