Downtown Asheville Historic Condo | The Sapphire at The Altamont

Welcome to The Sapphire, a bright and beautifully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bath top-floor condo in the heart of downtown Asheville. Set inside the historic Altamont building on Church Street, this inviting retreat blends late-1800s character with the features today's guests search for most: a walkable downtown location, strong Wi-Fi, a full kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and a memorable sense of place. Ideal for couples traveling together, small families, friend getaways, and extended stays, The Sapphire offers the rare combination of historic charm, modern comfort, and easy access to Asheville's restaurants, galleries, shops, and nightlife.

What You'll Love
* Top-floor downtown Asheville location on Historic Church Street, just steps from restaurants, galleries, shops, and nightlife
* Bright interior with 13-foot ceilings and oversized windows that fill the home with natural light
* Comfortable sleeping setup with a king primary suite and a king guest bedroom
* Two full bathrooms, including a private bath in the primary suite and a hall bath with a tub
* Full kitchen, separate dining area, and inviting living space for easy meals and relaxed evenings in
* High-speed internet and strong Wi-Fi for remote work, streaming, and trip planning
* Historic charm inside The Altamont, a preserved building dating back to around 1895

Home Features
2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Sleeps in beds: 4 | Max occupancy: 4
Located in The Altamont, part of a beautifully restored historic downtown Asheville building dating back to around 1895; in a later chapter of the building's story, the lower levels housed the intimate Altamont Theatre before being thoughtfully reimagined as part of today's lodging experience. The “Altamont” name is also a nod to Thomas Wolfe's fictional name for Asheville
* Primary suite with king bed and private bathroom
* Second bedroom with king bed beside a hall bath with tub
* Full kitchen for cooking, snacks, coffee, or takeout nights in
* Separate dining area for shared meals and conversation
* Comfortable living space with smart TV
* Smart TV with streaming capabilities; guests may log in using their own accounts
* High-speed internet and strong Wi-Fi throughout the condo
* Energy-efficient climate control for year-round comfort

Outdoor Features
* While The Sapphire is a downtown condo rather than a mountain cabin, its biggest outdoor perk is Asheville itself right outside your door
* Walk to downtown Asheville's restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, galleries, and boutique shopping
* Easy access to nearby favorites like the Blue Ridge Parkway, scenic overlooks, hiking, and waterfall day trips
* Excellent home base for pairing downtown energy with mountain adventure

Practical Details
* Guests can park in the Buncombe County public garage on Coxe Avenue, located just behind the church across the street and a quick, easy walk from The Altamont
* Additional parking is available nearby in the public garage beneath the A-Loft Hotel on Biltmore Avenue
* Linens & towels provided (one set per guest)
* Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival
* Minimum booking age: the reserving guest must be 25+

📍Location Highlights
Set on Historic Church Street in the heart of downtown Asheville
Walk to local restaurants, craft cocktail bars, coffee shops, galleries, and boutique shopping
Next door → Foggy Mountain Brew Pub
2 minute → walk Prichard Park (The heart of Downtown Asheville)
2 minute → walk to Asheville Music Hall
5 minute → walk to Biltmore Ave / Pack Square
4 minutes → The Orange Peel
6 minutes → The River Arts District / The Grey Eagle Music Venue
10 minutes → Biltmore Estate
20 minutes → Asheville Regional Airport

Extras with Yonder
* Discounted Biltmore tickets: after booking, you'll receive a guest-only code for ticket savings
* Yonder Experience Program: optional discounts on curated adventures (fly fishing, waterfall hikes, in-home chef dinners, yoga, art workshops, and more)

Professionally managed by Yonder, a local team focused on a smooth, standout stay.

⭐ Yonder Policies & Information

Cleaning Fee & Clean Guarantee
Yonder is committed to full transparency. All cleaning fees are clearly disclosed and backed by our **100% Clean Guarantee**. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for further details.

Check-In / Check-Out
Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.

Pets
Many of our guests have allergies, so we have maintained a pet-free environment so they can enjoy their vacation without the potential of an allergic reaction. If you have a pet, we are happy to recommend some alternatives nearby in our 'Pet Friendly Home' collection.

Quiet Policy
This home is located in a peaceful, private mountain community. To preserve the relaxing setting for everyone, please keep noise to a respectful level at all times. Parties and disruptive behavior aren't permitted, and we kindly ask that you be mindful of neighbors and quiet hours starting at 10pm.

Extended Stays
Reservations of 30+ days are subject to additional review. Stays exceeding 90 days require a separate agreement. Security deposit, mid stay cleaning fee and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.

Payments
If booked more than 30 days before arrival, 50% is due at booking and the remaining balance is due 14 days before check-in. If booked 14 days or fewer before arrival, full payment is due at booking.

Cancellation
More than 31 days before arrival = full refund (minus travel insurance premium if purchased).
14–31 days before arrival = initial payment is forfeited.
Within 14 days of arrival (or early departure/shortened stay) = all rent payments are forfeited, with cleaning fees and applicable taxes refunded as required.

Military Discount
We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.

Last-Minute Bookings
For reservations made **within 7 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests.
This includes:
* A clear photo of a government-issued ID
* A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name)
* A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name
Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.