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

Holiday home in Blowing Rock with kitchen and fireplace

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Living area
The home is located above the shop of Gaines Kiker Silversmith.
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41427 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Blowing Rock, NC
  • Place, Blowing Rock Auditorium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blowing Rock Memorial Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 12
Check out before 10:00 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
Two parking places on site. Overflow parking available in public lots.
Keyless entry so no need to keep up with keys. Code will be sent on the day of check-in.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

About the area

Blowing Rock

Located in Downtown Blowing Rock, a neighbourhood in Blowing Rock, this holiday home is near theme parks. Tweetsie Railroad is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Appalachian Ski Mtn. and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blowing Rock Auditorium or Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Blowing Rock, NC

What's nearby

  • Blowing Rock Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blowing Rock Memorial Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Benson Hollow - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Moses H. Cone Memorial Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Town Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mexican Rock - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Deer on Main - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blowing Rock Brewing - ‬3 min walk

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.

How much is parking at In the heart of the village, private and quiet yet steps from downtown.?

On-site parking is available at the 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.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Downtown Blowing Rock, this holiday home is steps away from Blowing Rock Art and History Museum and Blowing Rock Auditorium. Blowing Rock Memorial Park and Benson Hollow are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fourth time staying here! We love it and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buddy & Veronica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our home away from home in Blowing Rock. The loft is beautiful, and in a perfect location for great restaurants and shopping. Susan is the perfect host; we look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend, location is excellent, home is clean and nicely decorate, very comfortable! Would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Blowing Rock Loft - this has been our go to rental for several years when visiting the area; as the location, loft design/appointments, and privacy would be hard to beat. Interactions with owners have also always been very friendly with timely responses to any questions/needs. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I have stayed here at least 10 times over the years and have loved every stay and look forward to revisiting soon.To sum it up, great location, great hosts and a delightful place to call home for a week!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We returned to this beautiful condo year after year after year. It has everything you need for the perfect day and the location could not be better.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbi T.

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

Great adult getaway

This property is super convenient to everything but tucked away for a quiet stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and perfectly located in town. Everything was really great. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have been a better getaway! We love the Loft
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Perfect base in downtown Blowing Rock

Great loft. Easy walk to all of Blowing Rock. Place was clean and well appointed. Good communication with the host also!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Great place!

Perfect location close to everything. Very hospitable owner/manager. Super clean and stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this property multiple times - it’s like our home away from home! Always clean, comfortable, great location to all the shops and restaurants in town, private parking, and the owners are terrific. On our recent stay we were happy to see a brand new television in the main living area with Roku which made streaming our favorite shows all the easier. Also there are lots of windows (with screens) to let in light and fresh air, too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Always a great stay here!

Well-maintained, comfortable property with friendly, responsive owners. Wonderful location close to all things in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buddy & Veronica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this absolutely charming loft in the heart of the village steps away from shopping and wonderful food. The decor and comfort of this loft is perfect; Susan is the perfect host. We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar H.

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

Great property

We have stayed here several times and have enjoyed every visit. Super location for taking in Blowing Rock and always such a comfortable place to stay!We had a mechanical issue on this trip. We told the owners about it and they began addressing is within the hour. Super responsive!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 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

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

Oscar H.

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

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

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

Cindy M.

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

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

Great location

As always great location to stay, less than a minute walk to main section of downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Oscar H.

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

Lovely place

Great location. We’ve stayed here a few times and will again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Susan Kiker

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I opened up shop in Blowing Rock in 1994 as a Silversmith/Goldsmith.

Why they chose this property

After renting several properties in town, I decided it best to build my own studio/gallery. The plan included a working studio, retail space, and The Artist's Loft home above.

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English

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