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

Experience life like a local in this charming village home. Enjoy the sun porch views while sipping morning coffee or evening cocktails.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4133 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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 and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1427 sq ft (133 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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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
  • Blowing Rock Auditorium - 4 min walk
  • The Blowing Rock - 5 min drive
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 7 min drive
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
Could not have picked a better place to stay. The loft if beautiful, and convenient to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shay S., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding property and experience!
Clean, homey, excellent location, well-appointed, and the most lovely owners ever. My son and I were in town for two nights to visit a friend and do some Christmas shopping. We felt like we were staying with family. Susan was very quick to respond to all communication and she wanted to make sure that our stay exceeded our expectations. It did! This was honestly THE CLEANEST rental property at which we've ever stayed. Be sure to visit their shop downstairs. Gaines has some of his beautiful and unique jewelry available for purchase. He also does custom pieces as well as wood furniture. Thank you, Gaines and Susan, for such an enjoyable stay. We look forward to returning in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Oscar H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Alexandra H., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Oscar H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Terrific location for downtown strolling. We have stayed here several times and have enjoyed every stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Artist’s Loft
Loft was very clean and comfortable. Location is ideal for walking to all of the shops off Main Street. Great restaurants, too! We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blowing Rock
Lovely property, Well appointed. Very clean. Centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Darla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lance K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Betsy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely loft :)
My mom and I really enjoyed our stay. The owners were very friendly, and the loft was super clean and roomy. We had zero problems, easily walked everywhere, so nice. This was a splurge for us! But the prime location with private parking, lovely and clean interior, and cozy beds and couches were worth every penny. It seems right in the center of busy downtown but was still very quiet at night. Very happy we were able to stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 out of 10!
This is such a cute place to stay right in the heart of Blowing Rock. We will definitely be booking again. It had everything thing we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Loft
Love The Artist Loft. The location is perfect. It’s an easy walk to all Blowing Rock has to offer. The loft is so pretty but it’s comfortable. The kitchen is big and has everything you need. The bedrooms are well done with nice linens. And the bathrooms have plenty of towels. I’ve stayed several times and it’s always a pleasure to work with Susan and Gaines Kiker.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly What We Knew We Needed
The property was a perfect fit for the four of us - two couples. We shopped, did puzzles, watched movies and football, read, and ate most meals at local restaurants. We walked all over Blowing Rock and encountered wonderful people and excellent service every where we went. What a blessing our time at the Artist Loft was for each of us. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd Z., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving in Blowing Rock
Had a wonderful stay. Was a very nice loft apartment. It has a huge open area that includes the living room, dining room and kitchen. Enough seating to have other friends or family staying in Blowing Rock to come over and have a night in. Had a wonderful breakfast nook for 2. The bedrooms were great. The master bathroom was very spacious and a pleasant surprise. It is located about 100 feet off Main Street which allows you to walk everywhere downtown and not need a car. 100% recommend and we intend on booking it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Location in Blowing Rock!
Third time staying at this location, and it never disappoints. Well designed and beautifully appointed, the home is steps away from everything Blowing Rock has to offer. You can’t beat the location, as we always enjoy being within walking distance of many restaurants and shops as well as some local hikes. We will absolutely book this home again, now planning our trips to Blowing Rock specifically around its availability.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding property
The property is everything we anticipated and more. Relaxing, well appointed and overall great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol t.

Liked: Cleanliness
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