Downton Annie #One Explore the Arts District from a Century Building 2 BD/1BA

Make breakfast in a renovated kitchen with upgraded appliances and sit in multicolored chairs in a sunny bay window. Lively red accents are found throughout the apartment, from patterned bedroom cushions to a pair of family size laundry machines.
* A traveler reserving dates post Helene acknowledges Asheville is active disaster zone and that there is a boil water notice. Please see below for more information . Visitors with an open mind and kind heart are welcome to support our local economy.

Unless guests need anything or have questions about their visit, hosts do not interact with travelers. Once guests are confirmed, access information is provided to travelers in the reservation details, under their traveler account.

Travelers will have the benefit of knowing the host is local, as well as assistance from his friendly guest services team, who have an intimate knowledge of downtown Asheville and enjoys providing guests with an easy booking process and most importantly, recommendations for a memorable Asheville experience.

The apartment is on North Ann Street, off Patton Avenue in Asheville. It's at the west-end gateway to the River Arts District and the heart of downtown. Nightlife, public transport, city center, airport, and parks are nearby.

Please note that, as often is the case when staying in a downtown neighborhood, you will inevitably have encounters with folks from all walks of life, including members of the unhoused population of our city. Among the neighbors on our street, is a service center that helps folks find housing and you will no doubt see some of their clients as you are walking down the street. We welcome you to read our reviews and notice that by and large, our guests feel safe and unbothered by this fact. Moreover, Downton Annie is a secure building with security cameras, locks, and the local police are never far if you feel unsafe but we want our guests to be able to have all of the facts at hand so they can choose in accordance with their level of comfort, as you will read in the reviews that it's not for everyone. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask before booking - we're here to set you up for a satisfying visit.

Guests have the entire apartment. The apartment is in a building with three other units that also host guests. The back stairs are shared with one neighboring tenant on the 2nd floor and the first floor has two units. The apartment building's front door provides access to an interior set of stairs, is common space.

An independent establishment for almost 100 years, Downton Annie continues Asheville's tradition of welcoming guests, with a freshly upgraded exterior and all four apartments remodeled for the future. Each apartment includes one off-street parking space. Let us know if you plan on bringing more than one car. Reflective of Asheville's bold style and situated at the Westend Gateway to the River Arts District, the interstate and in the heart of downtown Asheville, just of Patton Avenue, Downton Annie doesn't disappoint, even the most discerning traveler. Artfully decorated and tastefully priced, Apartment # One is easily accessible on the first floor represents the epitome of Asheville’s artsy-cool vibe. Pops of color pepper the apartment and metal-mounted graffiti art adorn the walls. Twin bedrooms offer cushy Tempur-Pedic mattresses – take your pick of king or double -– and the kitchen is outfitted in high-end Ikea. guests in all four furnished apartments with fully equipped kitchens. Each unit includes individual washer/Dryer, dishwasher, two Samsung Smart TV's, towels and linens for each guest, WiFi with encrypted password protected networks. Walk out the back porch, and at your feet are all of Asheville’s downtown eateries, art galleries, breweries and cultural destinations.

Public bus stops are all over downtown and the corner of blocks.

If you need additional parking for a second vehicle or for a larger sized vehicle , we can provide alternative spots upon arrival at no extra cost.

This is a dog-friendly property, but not cat-friendly. Please do not leave your dog unattended outside or inside. Please remember to pick-up pet waste. Please do not use bath towels wipe wet paws. We ask that pet owners to bring their own dog towels, food bowls, and bedding. No pets on the furniture. If furniture has been stained or damaged by a dog, guests may be required to pay an additional cleaning fee. This is multi-tenanted building, with free parking.

The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has issued a Boil Water Notice for all City of Asheville water customers due to loss of pressure in distribution system pipes and levels of turbidity (particles) in the water.
A Boil Water Notice means there is contamination due to impacts from Hurricane Helene including the potential for untreated water in the distribution system from pipe breaks and levels of turbidity that exceed Safe Drinking Water Act standards initially used to restore water pressure. Your water may look cloudy and/or have a chlorine odor. 
It is REQUIRED for customers to vigorously boil tap water for 1 minute before consuming it. Once laboratory testing of the system confirms the possibility of risk is not present, customers will receive notification that the boil water notice has been lifted.

How to minimize your risk
Buncombe issued this guidance for avoiding sickness Oct. 28:
Use safe water:
* Use bottled or disinfected water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth.
* If boiling: bring clear water to a rolling boil for 1 minute.
* If using bleach: add eight drops of bleach per gallon, wait 30 mins.
* Avoid well water until disinfected and tested.
Practice hand hygiene:
* Wash hands with soap and clean water, or use sanitizer (60% alcohol).
* Key times: before eating or preparing food, after bathroom use, after animal contact.
Sanitize food prep areas:
* Clean surfaces with soap and safe water.
* Use bleach solution (1 tbsp bleach per gallon of water) for sanitizing.
Follow food safety:
* Discard unrefrigerated meat/dairy.
* Cook food thoroughly and consume it hot.
*  Avoid raw foods unless you’ve peeled them yourself.