Although the house is a short distance from downtown Asheville, it is in a wooded cove so that you feel you are in the woods. There are two very nice, large decks, one front and one back, so you can look both directions into the trees. Margaret was wonderfully helpful and patient when our family reunion in 2020 had to be postponed twice and then altogether for 2020 and rescheduled for 2021. Jodi is her helpful daughter/manager. A couple of things to know: one is that from the area where you park, you are climbing a full flight of outside stairs with your gear, etc. Fine if you are young and fit, but a challenge for very mature folks. The parking level is also the same level as the bottom level with two bedrooms and a bath. The stairs up from there are circular and tight, so I wouldn't recommend planning that a older adult (over 75) use those bedrooms--or else access the upstairs by going outside and using the outdoor stairs. The master bedroom, bath, and walk-in closet on the upper, main floor are all large--lucky the couple who gets that bedroom! The study with the sleep sofa becomes a nice bedroom with the hall bathroom right next to it. One thing that could be improved is bringing the number of forks, knives, and glassware up to 8 of each. Jodi said she will attend to that, so I am sure that will be solved.
The owners give you a good list of recommendations. If you haven't been around much of Asheville, we definitely recommend the trolley tour that goes from the Visitors Center (Grey Line). The driver takes you into neighborhoods you wouldn't ordinarily see, tells you lots of interesting history, and is entertaining as well. We had one person with us who lives in Asheville and a couple who have visited Asheville often, and they all thought the tour was excellent.
We particularly loved the NC Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway--excellent crafts. Also, the Grove Park Arts gallery is outstanding (at the Grove Park Inn, down below, and free parking). Downtown Asheville is teeming with tourists now, which is great for the merchants and art galleries but a challenge for parking. We did find parking available if we went about 10-10:30 am as the art galleries don't open until 11:00. The River Arts area seemed easier for parking. If you are interested in churches, the Basilica of St. Lawrence is beautiful inside. Lots of places to go and things to see--and then you come home to the lovely Woodland Retreat.