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In the heart of the village, private and quiet yet steps from downtown.

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Stately colonial mansion with a central section and two wings, featuring balconies and a front entrance.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and ottoman.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and gas stove.
Relax in this inviting space with a neatly made bed, nightstand, and table with a bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41427 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

In the heart of the village, private and quiet yet steps from downtown.

Discover what it is like to live as a local in this beautiful 1,427 square foot home, located just off of Main Street in the Village of Blowing Rock, N.C. True to it's name, The Artist's Loft is located above the shop of local Silversmith and Artisan, Gaines Kiker. This lovely contemporary home features an ensuite master as well as ensuite guest room. The spacious, open concept features many windows that allow for an abundance of natural light. Open the french doors to the sun porch and enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an evening cocktail. This specialty kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, a gas range, soapstone countertops, and is fully stocked with cooking essentials to create gourmet meals. Our guest have 2 private parking spaces at the entrance to the home.
Located on a quiet street, this home offers exceptional charm and is in an unbeatable location allowing you to conveniently walk to Blowing Rock's restaurants, galleries, and boutiques. Enjoy the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum, numerous hiking trails and picnics of the Blue Ridge Parkway. We look forward to working with you!

Property manager

Susan Kiker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Porch

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,427 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Perfect Blowing Rock Location Blowing Rock
The Perfect Blowing Rock Location Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Blowing Rock, NC

What's nearby

  • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blowing Rock Memorial Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Blowing Rock - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Town Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hokkaido Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In the heart of the village, private and quiet yet steps from downtown. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In the heart of the village, private and quiet yet steps from downtown.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the heart of the village, private and quiet yet steps from downtown.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In the heart of the village, private and quiet yet steps from downtown. located?

Located in the heart of Blowing Rock, this vacation home is steps from Blowing Rock Art and History Museum and Blowing Rock Auditorium. Blowing Rock Memorial Park and Benson Hollow are also within 5 minutes.

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In the heart of the village, private and quiet yet steps from downtown. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rod B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host! Great property!

Great everything! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, clean, perfect location

We had a great stay. The condo is well equipped, very clean and comfortable. It was much better than described on the Vrbo listing. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful accommodation

This unit is as described, it is in a great location and the owners are wonderful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

home away from home

we liked the Loft so much we have booked it again next year.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it

We've stayed here multiple times and would recommend it without hesitation. Great location very comfortable place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Apartment, great location

Apartment is roomy and laid out well. Modern and homey with lovely attention to detail...we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B., Pawleys Island

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

Excellent location and very clean place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain treasure

We have stayed here multiple times over the past 5 years and every time is wonderful. This property is beautiful, comfortable and private...no town noise. It is in the best location possible, just steps from Main Street. The owners are delightful and accommodating. It is always our first choice in short term rentals in Blowing Rock.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary

The home is immaculate and modern with every amenity you can ever think of provided. Feels like home. Susan and Gaines are superb hosts and open to advice of great dining locations and personal favorites of their own. So close to everything around town, ghost and spacious. We’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Great property in the heart of Blowing Rock. Extremely clean and spacious. You can walk to everything. Enjoyed it so much we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will Absolutely stay again.

Perfect Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gwen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We loved staying here. The location is amazing, and it’s such a cozy and pretty home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home, perfect location & fabulous hosts!

The location is right off of Main St. We loved walking to restaurants, the concerts in the park and shopping! The hosts are absolutely fantastic. We had everything we needed in this well stocked apartment. Highly recommend for your next trip to Blowing Rock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blowing Rock

Lovely property, Well appointed. Very clean. Centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls’ Getaway

We had a wonderful stay! Beautiful place…very cool decor. Great location too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Downtown Charmer

Our favorite place to stay in Blowing Rock!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This property was terrific! Nice floor plan, comfortable and bright living space, clean and a fantastic location right off Main Street.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location

Second time here and hope to be back again next year. Perfect location, convenient parking, and furnished lovely and comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always Perfect

All of our expectations were met on our repeat visit to this clean, comfortable, perfectly quiet, and perfectly located property. The Blowing Rock area has everything you need for many days of enjoyment, especially if you like to eat, walk, relax, and do a little (or a lot) of hiking. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Excellent accommodations central to shopping/dining in Blowing Rock. Enjoyed our stay and looking forward to an opportunity to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed and perfectly located!

This was one of the cleanest most well appointed vacation rental I have ever stayed in! We absolutely loved our trip to Blowing Rock and this lovely rental made us feel right at home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Oscar H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Treat yourself to this one!

Great location, great property. Extremely clean and well furnished. Couldn't ask for more. Already booked a second stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

We can't say enough great things about this property...cleanliness, layout, location, amenities and the lovely hosts....one of THE best VRBO's we have ever rented. Many thanks and can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In the Heart of Blowing Rock

Unattached from any other neighboring properties, which makes for nice quiet evenings. Enjoyed stay & highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

The perfect spot for our anniversary weekend getaway! Perfect location, super clean, incredibly comfortable. We will most definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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