Nell was very helpful in making our arrival worry free. The property was exactly as described. The home was very comfortable and well appointed. It is in a very quiet and peaceful location, yet close to town. We would love to stay here next year.
Quick walk to shops, restaurants and beautiful walks. I enjoyed snow one day and sunny 75° the next So much to see and do in the area. Property is very clean, comfortable and temperate controlled for every season.
Perfect location and charming apartment. Owner very easy to contact and very responsive. Driveway a little tricky. Walking distance to parks as well as main street. Overall cannot be beat!
Charming and comfortable. Lovely apartment that is very well equipped, clean and inviting.
Nell and Dave are great hosts and the apartment was lovely. Its prime location for walking to town, parks etc was superb and the neighborhood was delightful. Yet one feels secluded from the busy areas and traffic due to high hill setting. This also affords one tremendous morning views from the kitchen/dining area as well as the comfortable porch. An experience which I hope to repeat in the near future!!
Nell and Dave thought of everything to make our stay perfect. The Place was clean and very comfortable. Everything looked new form the furnishings to the bedding because much of it was new. If we had forgotten anything there was a good chance we would find it already provided. The location was great as it was easy for us to get to town with a short walk or to the rest of our outings without fighting traffic. We had a great stay and we certainly hope to return for another stay. We thank Nell and Dave for being wonderful hosts.
This was our second stay at this property. I was disappointed in the cleanliness as there were multiple cob webs and dust as well as ants. One of the heating units did not work. The furniture needs to be updated as all the tables were wobbly. However, the proximity to the town made us overlook all of this as we love the location of the house. We would stay here again but hope the owners refurbish it in the future.
This two-room apartment (plus porch) is exactly as pictured. The owner was very responsive. The first night we tried the grill and it didn't work; we bought a canister of propane and it still didn't work. Upon telling the owner, we received a message that a new grill was ordered and would be delivered the next morning (and it was). So we got to enjoy a month of grilling! The location is convenient to town and parks but it is on a hill, a short walk on Rte 221and up a grade as you leave town, which made the walk uncomfortable for us over 70-Floridians who are used to flat! Likewise while the beautiful (but small) Broyhill Park is technically across the street, one has to walk up and down hills and cross the busy Rt 221 to get there. Moses Cone/Bass lake is also close but on the same road which did not feel safe to walk. Nevertheless we enjoyed all that there was to do in the area and our stay was very pleasant.
The host was one of the best we have had. Attentive and communicative. The location is ideal and so convenient to downtown shopping and dining, plus walks at Bass Lake, concerts at Memorial and Broyhill Parks, etc. The architectural design of the interior creates a feeling of space and openness, and the exterior balcony is like a treehouse among the branches of trees. We look forward to future stays at this warm and cozy carriage house apartment.
Absolutely wonderful month of walking downtown BR several times a day, taking our dog for a quick walk around the cute neighborhood, walking to gorgeous Bass Lake and enjoying the beautiful interior of this perfect cabin. Thank you so much for sharing your warm, cozy, comfy and fully equipped home with us.
This carriage house in Blowing Rock was the perfect spot to enjoy all that the mountains have to offer during the beautiful month of Oct. It is within walking distance to the town which has many restaurants, shops and a lovely wine bar :-) It is also a 2 min drive to Bass Lake with lots of trails for every level of hiking. The property is exactly as it is pictured and we spent most mornings and evenings on the deck enjoying the quiet and beautiful scenery. Nell was very responsive to any communications. One quick note of caution for anyone with mobility issues, there is a flight of stairs to get into the carriage house and the walk back from town is mostly uphill. However, if that is not an issue, you will LOVE it here - we certainly did!
We enjoyed our stay for June. Plenty of space especially the balcony which are dog, Stella, enjoyed as much as we did. It is convenient to downtown where you can drive or walk. Easy access to park and/or lake for walks. Would like to stay again. Our hosts were very cordial and met all our needs.
I had a great relaxing 3 month stay in Blowing Rock. The apartment is in an excellent location and having the garage is a real plus, especially in snowy weather. The apartment is very roomy and beautifully furnished. Nell and Dave are very accessible hosts . I would definitely stay again.
I fell in love with this charming carriage house the minute I walked in. It was like living in a super comfortable treehouse. While it felt remote, it is within walking distance to downtown Blowing Rock, so it's easily accessible to restaurants, bars, and shops. The owners -- Nell and Dave -- are very friendly and extremely attentive to your needs. I stayed in this lovely "home away from home" for three months and hoped to stay longer, but it was already rented to someone else. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends, and I'd happily come back any time. Highly recommended. A++
Charming, comfortable, roomy garage apartment in a residential neighborhood. Location was perfect for walking into town or Bass Lake for a walk or a hike up to the Moses Cone House. Our hosts are lovely people and quickly responded to our requests. Highly recommend this charming apartment. Also, we were very comfortable shopping and eating in town, as Blowing Rock has enforced Covid19 regulations in place.
We have lived in New Orleans all our lives and traveled the world, but loved the lush green mountains of the Smoky Mountains and would visit whenever we could. In 2002 we were lucky enough to find a small cabin surrounded by National forest just 4 miles from town and in 2010 retired there. We love being in the woods and close the the quaint town of Blowing Rock.
As we became more involved in activities in town it was convenient to have an 'in town' apartment. 4 miles may not sound like much, but 3 miles down a mountain gravel road and another 1 mile on a one lane forest service road and 2 streams to cross without bridges can get pretty long.
The location of this property is perfect, 3 blocks from Main Street and 2 1/2 blocks for the cone estate with all the hiking you could wish for. You can often hear the music from outdoor performances in town if you sit on the balcony. We are only 5 minutes away from the Blowing Rock Equestrian Center which holds 3 fabulous horse shows each summer. A perfect place to stay for a horseback riding vacation, or just a romantic getaway.