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Asheville Urban Nest - Luxurious Retreat in the Heart of Downtown Asheville

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Exterior
Smart TV, books, stereo
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Asheville Urban Nest - Luxurious Retreat in the Heart of Downtown Asheville

Check our reviews from 19 years of hosting guests. Stay in luxurious accommodations in this tastefully renovated loft right in the heart of downtown Asheville - your home away from home. Everything you could need for your vacation is here: a fully equipped modern kitchen, dining area, comfortable plush queen bed in one bedroom, queen-size sleeper sofa in living room with memory foam mattress, twin bed in second very small room, washer and dryer, 1 40" smart TV in bedroom, 1 48" flat panel TV in living room, Satellite, DVD player, iPhone dock/stereo, central air conditioning, and a large window seat for great people-watching below. See our video on our website for more info: www.ashevilleurbannest.com

This condo was renovated in 2019 and is on the third floor of an historic building that is in the center of downtown. Walk to all of the unique locally owned shops, art galleries, delicious restaurants, theaters, the Fine Art cinema, Pack Place and the Orange Peel for a concert. Most of Asheville's festivals start at Pack Place, and that's just one block away. Park your car in the deck across the street and leave it there! Watch the Christmas Parade go by from the window and take the elevator to the first floor for a first-class dining experience at the Lobster Trap, where they fly in Maine lobsters daily. If you don't feel like venturing out, order up some dinner or appetizers from the Lobster Trap. If you are interested in experiencing what downtown Asheville is all about, you will not find a better location. We have a spa right next door if you need a massage on your way home.

This oasis in the middle of downtown is perfect for those who want a comfortable place to relax in, and to use as a home away from home, as a base for their downtown Asheville explorations. Mature adults only--not a place for college students to come and party. Many guests report how quiet the building is, but there are times that you may hear the noises of city life outside as we are surrounded by restaurants, music venues and shops in the heart of downtown. They don't roll up the sidewalks at 8pm.

The kitchen is fully equipped to cook wonderful meals from local ingredients you pick up at the local tailgate markets downtown on Saturdays and Wednesdays, though with so many wonderful restaurants nearby, you may opt out of cooking altogether. Asheville was chosen by Fodor's as the #1 travel destination in the world! Asheville has become known for it's many locally brewed beers, creative restaurants that use locally grown ingredients, and of course for their arts and crafts communities. The Downtown Urban Nest is within easy walking distance to wine stores, an artisan cheese store, bakeries, every type of restaurant, movie theater and music venues.

If you like the outdoors, you will find endless opportunities within an hour of downtown - hiking, mountain biking, running, ziplining, rock climbing, snow skiing, etc. See our website to hear about our favorites picnic spots and hikes nearby. Find out why so many people are moving here! If you are one of those, we proudly recommend two realtors to drive you around to see what you like.

Parking options for your car, if you bring one, are in the public lots across from the condo (the Rankin Deck and the Civic Center lot), and there are meters on both sides of the building. Parking in the decks is pretty inexpensive for the heart of a very popular city ($20/24 hours). Meters are free after 6pm and all day on Sundays and holidays. If you are going to be arriving on a Friday or Saturday night, know that events may be happening that take up much of the parking in the decks. If you are staying in the busy months (summer and October), know that parking can be a pain and best to park your car and walk or Uber, and just try to avoid arriving dinner time on weekends, when it's most crowded.

Drovers Way and The Nest On Broadway, our two other short term rental properties, are just down the street from the Urban Nest. Ask us about it if the Nest is booked.
The address of the Urban Nest is 51 College St. between Lexington and Haywood St.

WE DO NOT LIST ON CRAIGSLIST, SO IF YOU SEE OUR APARTMENT THERE, IT'S A SCAM. PLEASE FLAG.

Keywords: Condominium, downtown, Asheville, vacation rentals, modern, contemporary

Property manager

Lynne Harty

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Stereo

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking OR vaping anywhere in the building.

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children welcome - just move breakables out of way

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
Note from host: No gatherings other than registered guests
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Urban Nest Luxurious Retreat Heart Condo
Asheville Urban Nest Luxurious Retreat Heart Downtown Asheville
Urban Nest Luxurious Retreat Heart
Urban Nest Luxurious Retreat Heart Condo
Asheville Urban Nest Luxurious Retreat Heart Downtown Asheville
Urban Nest Luxurious Retreat Heart Condo
Asheville Urban Nest Luxurious Retreat Heart Downtown Asheville
Urban Nest Luxurious Retreat Heart

About the neighborhood

Map
Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • Pack Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wicked Weed Brewing - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Orange Peel - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪French Broad Chocolate Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The S&W Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Europe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tupelo Honey - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪One World Brewing - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Asheville Urban Nest - Luxurious Retreat in the Heart of Downtown Asheville pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Asheville Urban Nest - Luxurious Retreat in the Heart of Downtown Asheville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Asheville Urban Nest - Luxurious Retreat in the Heart of Downtown Asheville?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Asheville Urban Nest - Luxurious Retreat in the Heart of Downtown Asheville located?

Located in Downtown Asheville, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Bender Gallery, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, and The Orange Peel. Vance Monument and Colburn Earth Science Museum are just steps away.

Asheville Urban Nest - Luxurious Retreat in the Heart of Downtown Asheville Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 279 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 279 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 279 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Downtown Apartment
Lovely. Well decorated. Host took care of us. Potable water was not available because of Hurricane Helene. Host provided ample potable water. Nice location in downtown Asheville
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Downtown Asheville
The Urban Nest provided myself, my father and my brother with a great hub to explore Downtown Asheville. I slept on the pullout couch with the air mattress while my brother took the smaller bedroom and my father the larger bedroom. We all slept very well. I did hear the Music Hall downstairs from the living room but it did not bother me as they closed around 11:30pm. Lynne was great at communicating with me and I’m so glad I got to meet her in person. She provided us with hugs of water to drink and brush our teeth with because at the time the city has a water advisory due to the hurricane. The apartment was clean and water pressure/temperature for the shower was great! The location was spot on…walking distance from everything and a couple places to grab a late night drink. All in all, a great experience and I’d happily stay there again. Thanks Lynne!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ally S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect downtown location
Couldn’t ask for a better location! Parking in the garage across the street was easy and it was so nice being able to walk everywhere. While there is street noise, you can’t hear it from the bedrooms (especially if you use white noise sound machine which the hosts provided). The hosts truly thought of everything and we loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H., Saint Augustine Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Camp pickup in Asheville
Our stay was perfect. Communication, location and condo itself were great. Ideal for traveling with 3 or fewer people. Bedrooms were dark and quiet away from the street noise. Location is very convenient to walking and parking garage is across the street. Once parked, we walked everywhere. Plenty of fantastic restaurants very close by. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding, Hiking, Foodie & Brewery Getaway
Perfect space for us and our daughter, close to the venue and mountains. Love being downtown Asheville, so much to see and do…..
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away
Centrally located in downtown Asheville, Urban Nest made our stay very convenient for dining, shopping and walking around. We would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in downtown Ashevillw
Great location downtown within walking distance of lots of shops, restaurants and cafes. Only bummer was the lack of free parking. There are some metered spots but they are typically full. Parking in the lots was $20 per day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in downtown Asheville
My family and I had a wonderful stay at the condo. The location was perfect and was close to many restaurants, museums and breweries. Lynne and Steve were very communicative and made sure that everything was taken care of before we arrive. I highly recommend this condo!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful downtown space
Three friends and I stayed here for the Southern Conference Basketball Tournament. It was a wonderful apartment--well laid out, clean, pleasant, with many amenities (including a wonderful guide to the city). Highly, highly recommended. We'd stay again in a minute! Thanks to the marvelous hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
THE BEST
This was perhaps the best moderately-priced VRBO we've stayed in, ever. Great location, great apartment, well thought out design and preparation. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable bed, better than average shower, great light, windows that open, etc. (perhaps only drawback, no cable tv service, so you'll need to use your own Netflix, Hulu, etc.) Regardlesss, You will not do better in Asheville!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay at Urban Nest
We had a great time. The location cannot be beat! Hosts were very responsive and easy to work with. Toiletries and kitchen supplies were fantastic as was the tea/coffee. Such a great time and close to everything..shopping, restaurants, breweries. The only negative was the noise at night from the area restaurants. The bedrooms are set back from the road so its quieter in there than the main room but bring noise cancelling headphones or earplugs if you are a light sleeper and you will be all set. The location outweighs the noise in my opinion. Would absolutely stay again. Thanks for a great weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall visit
We visit Asheville every fall for a continuing education conference. Have stayed in several condos. I believe this to be our favorite. Clean,cozy plenty of space and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
The condo is centrally located and within walking distance to many locations in Asheville. It was beautifully decorated, comfortable and clean. The owners provided detailed instructions for access.it was great to be able to do a load of laundry after a couplen of days of hiking. The parking garage across the street was easy. Overall, I would highly recommend this listing!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
We had a wonderful stay. Great location, able to walk to many shops, restaurants and wine rooms. Also toured the Biltmore and did a ghost tour. Home had everything we needed, only suggestion would be to add a full length mirror somewhere in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Urban Nest
Great location. Spotlessly clean. Tastefully decorated. Responsive hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Asheville. Love Urban Nest
We have visited Asheville numerous times. Urban Nest is one of our favorite places to stay because of how centrally located it is to everything we love to do. Shopping and dining all so close and convenient. We enjoyed the Asheville Comedy Festival and will book Urban Nest in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay in the heart of downtown!
What a beautiful place in a perfect location. This apartment features everything you could possibly need. Our host was extremely accommodating and easy to get in touch with. I would highly recommend staying in this great place! My only recommendation would be to consider bringing ear plugs of the weekend evenings for the live music played until 2am in a bar downstairs. 😉
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen E., Stone Mountain, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We enjoyed a long weekend in Asheville. Clean and comfortable place that was within walking distance to lots of great shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Downtown Asheville
Great place, great location, great value. If you are planning a trip to Asheville, this property/team is worth checking out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Great apartment in stellar location. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beachgirl

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Perfect location with beautiful Art and appointments throughout. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ K&A
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Asheville
Great location and very nice apt. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W., Phoenix, AZ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Asheville Loft
The downtown Asheville loft is nicely appointed and comfortable. Easy walking distance to anything in the downtown area. We enjoyed our stay. If only walking like us the French Broad Food Co-Op has the essentials needed. For a good resource for local music events check out livemusicasheville.com. Also, for a great source of local music stream the buzzradioasheville.com.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Location
Once we parked in the garage across the street, we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Apartment was clean, bright and spacious with the added bonus of beautiful artwork inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy with the rental
We had a great time in Asheville.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023