Vacation Rentals by Owner

Lovely Urban Loft with all amenities, charm, and art!

Guest: KentW (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 04/10/12 Review Submitted: 04/20/12

This was a great loft in wonderful eclectic downtown asheville. The location was perfect - French Broad Chocolates around the corner, NC Stage Company across the street, Jack of Wood Pub two blocks, everyting walkable, everything charming. The loft was very comfortable, both beds, all pillows, all towels and linens top notch. All nice equip in the kitchen, all utensils, great washer dryer. Wonderfull decor. nice TV and stereo. Nice furniture. Great view of charming asheville. Elevator access. So nice decorated. We loved it. Cieling fans in all rooms too!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Stay in downtown Asheville

Guest: MLELK (Elkhart, IN)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/10/12

Great place to stay if you are looking to be in the middle of the funky vibe of downtown asheville. Within easy walking distance to great restaurants and bars. Flat is perfect for two couples or a family of four. Very well appointed and confortable. Decorated extremely nice, by the artist owner. It appears the kitchen has everything needed to prepare a gourmet meal, but who would want to with all the fantastic restaurants in the immediate area? I would highly recommend this rental and location. When I return to Asheville, which couldn't be soon enough, I will put this place at the top of my list on where to lay my head at the end of the day.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Lofty Experience

Guest: Liz (Pinehurst, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/22/11

How perfect to wake up with a cup of coffee, sit at the little cafe table by the window in this delightful condo and observe Asheville dawing! It was easy to plan the day's events from multiple options both within walking distance and beyond. One delicious restaurant after another made dining out each evening an experience to be savored in more ways than one. Our week seemed to evaporate in this great condo, with its great amenities, great venues, great restaurants, great weather and great people ... needless to say, a great time was had by all!

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Option When Travelling

Guest: Caroline (Knoxville, TN)
Date of Stay: 05/20/11 Review Submitted: 05/27/11

We stayed in your loft just last weekend and found it to be a wonderful treat. The accomodations themselves were great, but the location is spectacular - we never got in the car all weekend! We will absolutely recommend this to friends and stay there whenever we are in town. Thanks so much!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Look No Further for a Place to Stay -- This is Perfect!

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/06/11 Review Submitted: 05/13/11

This loft is in a perfect location for exploring the downtown area of Asheville. Many restaurants, art galleries, parks, shops and historic buildings are in easy walking distance. The loft itself is wonderful -- you feel like you are staying at a friend's house rather than a rental. There are many nice touches throughout. Very clean and comfortable. We would highly recommend this loft for an Asheville visit!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

charming place to stay

Guest: pooh (lenoir, nc usa)
Date of Stay: 01/15/11 Review Submitted: 01/16/11

very clean, wonderfully decorated, cozy and wanted to stay longer!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wintry Getway!

Guest: Spradlin's (Blowing Rock, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/10/10 Review Submitted: 12/13/10

We had a great time again in Wintry Asheville in this cozy and warm apartment right in downtown Asheville! Great location, central to all area restaurants and shops. This apartment never fails to exceed our best expectations! Wonderfully decorated with great amenities!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

My stay on October 8,9, 2010

Guest: Therese B. (Smyrna, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10 Review Submitted: 10/26/10

I was pleasantly surprise on the convenience of the condo on College street. I immediately felt at home with the furnishings and the amenties that this home offered. Loved the place & location..Definitely ecommend to everyone. We ate at a great restaurant downstairs, and was able to relax in the condo before we walked downstairs. How cool is that!! The Lobster Trap. We also had dinner at the French Bistro, also great. Lunch was the Bier garten, delicious sandwiches and beer of course. Breakfast was at the mediterranean, good omelettes.,also a good breakfast restaurant starting with a M on College?? Walk to everywhere, park your car and go. Will be back soon. Teri and Scott

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect Downtown Ashville Loft!

Guest: Julie (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/22/10 Review Submitted: 08/19/10

Can't say enough about how wonderful this loft was! Right in the heart of d'town Ashville - Plush beds, well stocked kitchen, very clean!! Just lovely!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The Only Place TO Stay In Asheville

Guest: Rhwilder (Marietta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/05/10 Review Submitted: 05/17/10

Clean, convenient, comfortable. In the heart of downtown Asheville walk to shops and restaurants. The only bad thing is that the loft is so nice you almost just want to sit around and talk with friends. This is the only place we will stay on our trips to Asheville

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Weekend Getaway

Guest: Lucy Log (Carrollton, GA)
Date of Stay: 03/26/10 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

We decided to leave the Atlanta area for the weekend and chose to stay in Asheville. The loft is super nice and met all our needs. It is decorated very well and the beds are comfortable. We would recommend this loft to anyone wanting to stay in downtown Asheville.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Guest: Kathy116 (Boynton Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/24/09 Review Submitted: 11/24/09

What a great place for a chick weekend! Great location to explore the city. The loft was decorated very nice, great artwork, clean - really couldn't ask for more! Thanks Eli for making it a memorable stay!

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Guest: Audrey7 (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/09/09 Review Submitted: 10/09/09

What a great loft! So comfortable and conveniently walkable to lots of delicious restaurants, spas and galleries. We had a girls' weekend away and enjoyed every minute. Love the decor!

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Guest: Robyn and Steven (Loveland, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/08/09 Review Submitted: 10/08/09

Thank you Eli, We had a fabulous time. The loft is perfectly located...we walked everywhere. Your loft was beautifully decorated, very clean and well appointed. We felt very comfortable. The Lobster Trap downstairs quickly became our favorite eatery and we loved the vast array of beautiful arts in Ashville. As a bonus we accidentally got our Holiday shopping done very early. We will definately recommend the loft as the only place to stay during a visit to Ashville.

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Guest: Amytravels (Knoxville, TN)
Date of Stay: 08/05/09 Review Submitted: 08/05/09

My husband and I visit Asheville several times a year, and enjoy spending most of our time downtown, shopping, visiting art galleries, and eating at the wide array of delicious restaurants. We usually stay in cabins outside of town, but last year we decided to try staying downtown. We found this wonderful downtown loft online, and it turned out to be one of the best trips to Asheville we've had. Not only is the loft conveniently located right downtown, walking distance to everything, but it is beautiful. The decor is artistic and contemporary, the high ceilings make the loft seem huge, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the loft was very clean and well-maintained. We will definitely be return visitors!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/28/09 Review Submitted: 07/28/09

This is a great place in Asheville. It has a great location and convenient entrances on two streets. The master bedroom is sound proofed and darkened well and easy to sleep in after a long night in Asheville. The kitchen is well appointed if you decide to cook too. Definitely a winner. Thanks Eli

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Comfort Luxury & Location

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/23/09 Review Submitted: 08/05/09

I Loved this place in Downtown Asheville. Great location. Outfitted with luxury furniture and kitchen items if you decide to cook. The master bedroom was very soundproofed. We were worried because we were there during Belle Cher that there would be alot of noise, but nothing. We slept great and late because the MBR is darkened. Everything is updated and beautiful in the unit and it has fabulous access to 2 streets in downtown Asheville. I would definitely stay again. Thank you!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful downtown loft!

Guest: Amytravels (Knoxville, TN)
Date of Stay: 03/19/09 Review Submitted: 08/05/09

My husband and I visit Asheville several times a year, and enjoy spending most of our time downtown, shopping, visiting art galleries, and eating at the wide array of delicious restaurants. We usually stay in cabins outside of town, but last year we decided to try staying downtown. We found this wonderful downtown loft online, and it turned out to be one of the best trips to Asheville we've had. Not only is the loft conveniently located right downtown, walking distance to everything, but it is beautiful. The decor is artistic and contemporary, the high ceilings make the loft seem huge, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the loft was very clean and well-maintained. We will definitely be return visitors!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Andersons'

Guest: Indiana Flatlanders (South Bend, Indiana USA)
Date of Stay: 03/16/09 Review Submitted: 04/23/10

My husband, myself, and our college sophomore and senior took our Spring Break in the Asheville/Biiltmore area this year (3/2010). We stayed in the mountains first to enjoy the nature of the area - we are from flat Indiana! Then moved on to experience the city in Eli's loft in Asheville. It was a perfect way to experience the whole area. The loft was absolutely drop dead gorgeous, clean, functional - everything the photos and comments indicated and way more. Our kids loved the convenience (as did we). We just parked the car for the entire time and walked anywhere we wanted to go. The shopping was great, the Lobster Trap fantastic, and we would HIGHLY recommend the loft to anyone - YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/02/09

Fantastic location, right downtown within walking distance of everything. Very classy decor and absolutely spotless as far as cleanliness goes. Very nice place to relax in and play Scrabble (which is conveniently provided). The Lobster Trap is down a floor, which is great. Table is across the street (which is great). Early Girl Eatery is up the hill and around the corner. Our stay was outstanding and I would highly recommend it.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Spradlin's (Blowing Rock, NC)
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/28/09

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL Apartment - you will not find a better spot in downtown Asheville.

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Guest: J and D
Date of Stay: 12/14/08 Review Submitted: 12/13/08

We love your loft and appreciate all the attention to detail in making it comfortable. THANKS so much for sharing your loft with us!

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Guest: J and E
Date of Stay: 11/02/08 Review Submitted: 11/01/08

What beautiful lofts! We had a wonderful sisters weekend and enjoyed the ambiance and location. We will return!

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Guest: B and L
Date of Stay: 10/18/08 Review Submitted: 10/17/08

There is a great feel to this place. I surprised my girlfriend with this place and she was very impressed. So much, in fact, that she said YES! When I asked her to marry me! We took your suggestion and had a great dinner in the loft, supplied by the Lobster Trap. Great place. Great location. We hope to make this a yearly trip to come back to this loft and re-live our great engagement weekend!

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Guest: R and D
Date of Stay: 07/21/08 Review Submitted: 07/20/08

We had a fantastic weekend-it was a bit like “coming home.”We love what you’ve done with the place-very comfy and you’ve thought of everything anyone could ever need!

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Guest: S
Date of Stay: 06/05/08 Review Submitted: 06/04/08

Thanks for providing a perfect retreat with a walkway to step out and discover your great city. We have a lot of unfinished work to do here, and look forward to returning!

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Guest: M and J
Date of Stay: 04/21/08 Review Submitted: 04/20/08

You have a wonderful place here in a perfect location. We have certainly enjoyed our first trip to Asheville, and you have really thought of everything in terms of furnishing a beautiful oasis to live in here in the center of the city. The Kitchen is great!We’re already looking forward to a return visit!

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/14/08

Since staying at 35 Patton, I can see that 51 College meets the same standards for beauty and luxuriousness. Every detail is thought of for your comfort and the location is ideal. March 2008

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/04/08

Eli, My stay at the Loft was truly the highlight of my visit to Asheville. I have been many places and stayed in some of the most incredible hotels in the world. Your attention to the details and appointments were on the level of a 5 Star resort. The artwork you've chosen were as if you knew my tastes. I'm looking forward to a return trip and I will contact you to rebook the loft. My companion had baked a Chocolate Pecan Pie and we brought it downstairs to the resturant and shared it with the folks and staff at the bar. Very enjoyable and again many thanks.. SP.

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