Ahoy, mate and Welcome to FIRST CLASS CABIN! This bright, airy apartment, furnished with items from the owner's European travels, conjures up images of a grand ocean liner. Within minutes of downtown Asheville and the historic Grove Park Inn, this apartment with Private Swimming Pool has an open plan comprised of a living-dining room opening onto a kitchen, a bedroom with queen-size bed, a study with desk and bookshelves and a large bath with a spacious walk-in closet. Located in Norwood Park residential area, known as "The Suburb Beautiful," this apartment offers year-round attractions: in the spring, enjoy long walks in the neighborhood and tennis at the local park; summer will find you luxuriating in the heated swimming pool. Come autumn, a 15 minute drive will get you to the Blue Ridge Parkway to see the leaves and in winter you can be at the Grove Park Inn in 5 minutes to enjoy a drink by the fire surrounded by beautiful holiday displays. Of course, there is always Biltmore House just 20 minutes away, and downtown Asheville is even closer. In the evenings, enjoy a selection from the owner's collection of 250 award-winning films, or take a long bath in the Japanese-style soaking tub. Cook a great meal with Le Creuset pots and pans on the gas cook-top or in the Davor convection oven. There's even a panini press and a fondue pot for quick and easy suppers. Walk down the hill and find a great wine for your dinner at The Wine Guy or, if you must go out, Savoy restaurant is only 5 minutes away. This 800 square foot apartment sits behind the owner's 100+ year old house in a peaceful neighborhood and looks over a large private yard. All of the necessicities, including grocery stores, drug stores, a department store, a library and a post office are only 5 minutes away. First Class Cabin is a great destination for anyone visiting Asheville for either business or pleasure.