We had an excellent time visiting Asheville for the first time! Bear Den was the perfect spot for us to relax and chill in between excursions throughout Asheville. We were very happy with the proximity to West Asheville, as we were interested in a lot of the restaurants and bars in that area, and thankfully able to walk from Bear Den. Visiting downtown was a quick drive but we mostly took Lyfts since it was an inexpensive ride. Bear Den itself was so clean and fresh, we felt comfortable from the minute we walked through the door. We loved all the little details that gave the place character, ie, we had Dolly Parton and Otis Redding records on repeat while we were there. Brooklyn was available to answer any questions I had leading up to our arrival and provided excellent recommendations while we were in town. We would definitely refer a friend to stay here if they wanted to visit Asheville!