From the listing, we were under the impression that the owners are seldom home, and if they are, we would hardly even notice. When we arrived, we learned that the space above us was also a rental, and it was occupied by a family of four or so during our stay. During our stay, we could clearly hear footsteps above us, chairs being dragged, music, birthday squeakers. Every night, when the AC was running, the smell from the cooking upstairs was coming out of our vents. They parked their vehicle directly in front of our entryway the entire time, and we were unable to open our entryway doors for fresh air and to enjoy nature, like in the pictures, or even open the curtains due to lack of privacy. We used the fire pit every night outside, which would have been a shared common space, but the other family did not use the fire pit. We did feel like they were also inconvenienced by us, and had also expected more privacy.
The yard seemed bigger and open in the pictures, but only the small space around the fire pit was really roamable. The yard was a bit overgrown, and the hammock was dirty. With that being said, we did enjoy sitting by the fire every night and roasting marshmallows, enjoying the stars on the clear nights.
The inside space was great, and it was the perfect size for a couple traveling. The layout of the unit was nice. Everything was clean, and the bed was comfy. The mini fridge was big enough to fit all of our snacks and groceries for our 4-night trip. We used the portable electric burner to make cream of wheat every morning and hot chocolate every night. We had no cell service, but the wi-fi was fine. The space really had all the amenities we needed for our trip. I would recommend bringing extra bath towels, toilet paper, and paper towels just in case.
The location was very convenient. Restaurants and Publix were nearby. 15 min to downtown, about 30 min to Biltmore, and very easy to hop onto the Blue Ridge Parkway to go for a scenic drive. We hiked Mt Pisgah and Black Balsam Knob. The views are amazing. We stopped at several overlooks on the side of the parkway. It seemed half of downtown Asheville was temporarily closed or had modified business hours due to COVID. I would definitely call ahead to check. We ate at Tupelo Honey almost every night. So delish! They have two locations in Asheville.
All-in-all, not an ideal place for a couple looking for a private, romantic, secluded accommodation; but a fine space and a great value for those needing a clean and comfy place to rest between adventures.