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LiveLike a LocalLoft, Downtown,Walkable/Music

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2987 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bristol, VA
  • Place, Birthplace of Country Music Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cumberland Square Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Paramount Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

LiveLike a LocalLoft, Downtown,Walkable/Music

Cozy, open-concept loft in Historic Downtown Bristol VA/TN. Yep, 2 states-one state of mind! We are located in a Border Town -VA/TN, and this loft overlooks the public library and Blackbird Bakery. Come rest, relax & renew, then discover our great Downtown. Our loft is smartly appointed - just bring a change of clothes and explore our Twin Cites! Downtown Bristol is a vibrant place with lots of local restaurants, craft breweries, coffee shops, music venues & shopping. Come let us pamper YOU!

We restored this historic building, and you are going to love its cool vibe and ambiance!

Amenities include:

*Comfy Queen Bed
*Private Entrance
*Keyless entry
*Dedicated off-street parking
*Washer/Dryer in unit
*Chefs kitchen
*Flat screen HD TV
*Cable TV w/Netflix
*Firestick
*Nest thermostat
*Iron/ironing board
*Coffee Bar (K-cup & Drip) coffee pot combo w/complimentary coffee
*Teapot w/complimentary teas
*Kitchen spices, seasonings & condiments
*Additional TV in bedroom
*Dining room table/desk area
*Reliable & Fast WiFi
*Charging station
*Shampoo & Toiletries
*Filtered water from the refrigerator door & Ice Maker, bottled water

Private entrance. The loft entrance is at the rear of the property. We have a dedicated parking lot, and the loft entrance is up back wooden steps.

We are available as needed. I live in adjacent loft and can be reached anytime through text. We also own the stores underneath - Cranberry Lane & The Southern Churn.

Our loft is located in the heart of Downtown. You are only steps away from the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Craft Breweries, Blackbird Bakery, Public Library, restaurants, Paramount Theatre, Coffee Shops, Men’s and Women’s Specialty Clothing Stores, music venues, performance theaters, Cigar Shop, gift stores and most importantly, your loft is located over an ice cream, candy and homemade Fudgery Shop. You are only 10 minutes away from Bristol Motor Speedway, the Pinnacle mega shopping plaza, and SW Virginia Cultural Heritage Center. Our area boasts many outdoor adventures. We are listed as one of the top Fly-fishing destinations in the country. We are located close to the Appalachian Trail and many other hiking trails. We are close to the Carter Fold and the Crooked Road Music Trail. Come explore Bristol, Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. We love to host guests from all over the world!

Closely located to:

*Bristol Motor Speedway
* Pinnacle Mega Shopping Center
* Historic Downtown Bristol
* Hard Rock Casino -Bristol
* Creeper Trail - Abingdon, VA
* Carter Fold & The Crooked Road Music Trail
* Birthplace of County Music Museum
*Bristols Regional Medical Center
* Southwest VA Cultural Heritage Center
* South Holston Lake
* Our area boasts many outdoor adventures, and we are considered one of the top Fly Fishing destinations in the country.
*Only 1 hour from Asheville, NC
*Close to Knoxville & Gatlinburg- 2 hours away
*Close to Beech Mountian Ski Resort, North Carolina - a little over an hour away
*Close to Boone & Banner Elk, NC - only 1 hour and 30mins away


We love to host guests from all over the world, and our condos are available for extended stays. Perfect for professionals and traveling executives - make this loft your home away from home!

We are located close to the Appalachian Trail and many other hiking trails.

Come explore Bristol, Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee!

Our Downtown is very walkable. The loft is located in the heart of Downtown Bristol. If you have your own vehicle, we have a dedicated parking space during your stay. There is also Uber/Lyft service. There are rental cars available at the Airport, and there is limited bus transportation Downtown.

Our loft is located on the 2nd floor - only 26 steps up to the Live Like Local Loft!

During the warmer weather, there are usually several live music events, so there is a potential for noise. However, there is a city ordinance that all music must end at 11 pm.

This building is over 100 years old, and we have beautifully restored it. You will find lots of charm with a modern flair! We have preserved the original brick walls in the loft. We have very high cleaning standards, but you may find naturally occurring brick dust occasionally. In the loft, you will find exposed beams in the ceiling and lots of character throughout the loft.

We have several fitness centers located close by that offer daily rates.
-Anytime Fitness
-YMCA & YWCA
-CrossFit 423, located across the street
-Grocery Store less than a mile away
-Hair Salons & Barber Shop
-4 Craft Breweries Downtown
-Distillery, located underneath historic Bristol Lighted sign
-Many local restaurants within walking distance

We have a 2-night minimum for Race Weeks & Rhythm & Roots Music Festival. We use Airbnb Smart pricing, and rates increase during peak times like Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the two NASCAR race events throughout the year.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Must follow all house rules including but not limited to no pets, no smoking and no parties

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Bristol

Located in Bristol, this apartment is in the city center. Ida Stone Jones Community Tennis Center and Steele Creek Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cumberland Square Park and Randolph Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bristol Motor Speedway or Bristol Municipal Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bristol, VA

What's nearby

  • Birthplace of Country Music Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bristol Public Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Southeast Culinary & Hospitality College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cumberland Square Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paramount Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corner Dog House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barberitos - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Southern Craft BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is LiveLike a LocalLoft, Downtown,Walkable/Music pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at LiveLike a LocalLoft, Downtown,Walkable/Music?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LiveLike a LocalLoft, Downtown,Walkable/Music on Jun 17, 2026 start from $175, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LiveLike a LocalLoft, Downtown,Walkable/Music?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LiveLike a LocalLoft, Downtown,Walkable/Music?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LiveLike a LocalLoft, Downtown,Walkable/Music located?

Located in the heart of Bristol, this apartment building is steps from Paramount Center for the Arts, Bristol Public Library, and Birthplace of Country Music Museum. Southeast Culinary & Hospitality College and Cumberland Square Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The absolute best rental property I’ve ever stayed in… this was 2nd visit!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully arranged, comfortable room, super location, very clean, well accessorized with everything we needed for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved all of it! 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay with the best hosts. Messaged that we would be in later than expected and they made sure we didn’t show up to a dark loft. We were so impressed and so grateful from moment one of our arrival. Karen and Monica thought of everything. Every little detail, things you might have forgotten were available and the instructions provided and labeling of the light switches was brilliant! We cannot wait to return. Highly recommend 100/100 best stay ever. Thank you for making our time at loft 3 an incredible experience and a fun memory.
The cutest building brought back to life
Bristol bagel located across the street. It was highly recommended and did not disappoint.
Bristol sign just east of the loft - a must see.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming. She provided a lot of information about things to do in the area. The loft was in a perfect location. It was nicely renovated, and had everything we needed. Very nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a delightful loft! Right in the heart of town with easy access to everything. There is a reserved parking spot and Karen had great suggestions on where to eat and info about activities that were going on during our stay. Just lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WE HAVE STAYED HERE...WE LOVE IT. KAREN WAS GREAT...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carolina s

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect-every little detail thought of. From the welcome card (and candy bar) to the little marshmallows for hot chocolate. We felt totally at home. What amazing stay and an equally amazing host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place! So relaxing with everything you need. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the cutest loft. The location was fantastic as you can walk to everything. It was clean, comfortable, decorated beautifully, and had everything you could ever need in the kitchen. Our host gave us a great deal of information to help with our stay, and there were snacks for us to enjoy. By far, one of the best stays we have had and we will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay in Karen's loft! Everything was immaculately cleaned and smelled great! She even stocked us with snacks and drinks. She thought of everything to help a guest rest easy and enjoy the area. The bed and pillows were so comfy and the decor was eclectic and homey. We thoroughly recommend her and her property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon &.

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

Adorable place in a great location!

Super cozy and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing Stay

An absolutely amazing stay. EVERYTHING was beyond perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

Great spot

Loved the location and atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mischa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The loft was amazing!!! The host provided for every need down to shampoo and a fridge stocked with sodas and water. It is a beautiful property, well decorated and exceptionally clean. The area has quant shops and cool restaurants with plenty to do. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This has the be the coolest spot in Bristol It was our second visit and we love this loft! As long as we're young enough to climb the stairs, we'll keep coming back. Karen is the best and offered some great suggestions for local restaurants and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Amazing downtown locale

This was a top location and property to stay at, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul amy j.

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

The BEST

THE BEST!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

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

Beautiful place, close to everything!

This beautiful loft had every amenity available and was so close to State Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Beckah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful loft. Host goes above and beyond. Only reason I rated a 4 instead of 5 was because the beds were so soft neither my husband or I slept well. Figure it’s personal preference but outside of that, OUTSTANDING!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mechelle D.

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

Fabulous experience

We had an excellent experience. The loft is clean and comfortable and the location is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Anniversary get away

No complaints at all. We loved this place and plan to come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was one of the nicest places I have stayed. The loft was very clean and the owner thought of everything. Very good communication. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva R.

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

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL

Not only is the property absolutely beautiful and perfect location… the owners of the property are so wonderful to make sure you have everything you need and feel welcomed. Definitely would be staying again when coming into Bristol!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C K.

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

Home away from home!

I traveled back to Bristol to be with family for a few days.Staying at the loft in downtown Bristol, reliving all those memories, was magical!This place is beautiful, clean, and a perfect getaway. Even being in the heart of downtown, the loft was quiet, cozy, and had all the amenities…plus some!I highly recommend this stay for a couple, a person on business, or just a wonderful place to getaway for a few days!Thank you to Karen and her team for making my trip great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Karen Hester

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I am a entrepreneur, real estate developer, small business owner, and community advocate. I have a group of 6 lofts in Downtown Bristol that we have opened up to the Airbnb community. Please come visit #DestinationDowntownBristolLofts, they are located in the heart of Downtown. Live the Bristol experience! I also own 4 beautiful RaceDay Condos situated directly in front of Bristol Motor Speedway.

I am single so I pour my passion into my businesses and my community. I have long term rental properties and several short term rental units. I love architecture, outdoor activities, camping, and lake adventures. I love to travel and we love to host travelers from all over the World coming to Bristol to experience the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway or the vast array of outdoor activities. Come stay in one of my great properties and let us pamper you!
See you soon. Safe travels!

Why they chose this property

This spacious 2 BR loft is full of character and charm! Our Bordertown Loft is located in the heart of downtown Bristol VA/TN. Come relax, rest & renew, then discover our great downtown. Downtown Bristol is a vibrant place with lots of local restaurants, craft breweries, coffee shops, music venues & shopping. The coolest thing is that your loft is located above our ice cream and candy shop. Where we make the best homemade fudge EVER! Stop in for a free sample. Come let us pamper you!

Our downtown is very walkable. The loft is located in the heart of historic downtown Bristol. If you have your own vehicle we have a dedicated parking space during your stay. There is also Uber/Lyft service. There are rental cars available at the airport. We have limited bus transportation downtown.

Our loft is located on the second floor. Only 26 steps up to the Bordertown Loft.

During warmer weather months, there several live music events, so there is a potential for noise. However, there is a city ordinance that all music must end at 11pm.

This building is over 100 years old and we have beautifully restored it. You will find lots of charm with a modern flair! We have very high cleaning standards, but you may find the naturally occurring brick dust occasionally. In the loft you will find exposed ceiling beams and lots of character throughout.

We have several fitness centers nearby that offer daily rates.
-Anytime Fitness
-YMCA & YWCA
-CrossFit 423 located across the street
-Breathe Yoga Studio adjacent to our parking lot
-Professional Billiards hall across the street.
-Grocery store located less than a mile away
-hair salons & barber shops
-4 craft breweries downtown
-many local restaurants in walking distance

We have a 3 night minimum for race weeks and 2 nights for Rhythm & Roots music festival. We use VRBO Smart Pricing and rates increase during peak times such as Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the 2 NASCAR race events throughout the year.


What makes this property unique

We historically restored this building and you will love the cool vibe and ambiance.

*2 BR
-luxury king bed
-2 single beds
-2 sofas
*white noise machine in bedroom
*private entrance
*keyless entry
*dedicated off-street parking
*washer/dryer in unit
*chefs kitchen
*flat screen HD TV
*cable TV with Netflix
*Bluetooth speaker system
*iron/ironing board
*complimentary coffee with coffee pot
*teapot w/complimentary teas
*kitchen spices and seasonings
*separate desk work area
*reliable and fast WiFi
*charging station
*shampoo and toiletries
*filtered water from freezer door and ice maker, bottled water

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