Escape to Almost Heaven for the ultimate Blowing Rock experience
Escape to Almost Heaven for the ultimate Blowing Rock experience. The ground floor retreat is nestled on a quiet lane with beautiful rock formations and stunning views from the large back deck. The back deck has four wooden rocking chairs and a view that will get you out of bed early in awe as the sun comes up over the mountains. You'll want to enjoy each morning cup of coffee from here. Features include a large, well-stocked kitchen and comfortable living area with a pull-out sofa bed, desk (if work absolutely can’t wait!) and gas fireplace. The kitchen seats four at a pub-style table and features a Keurig machine, Crock Pot, and all that you need to make a meal at home. Choose between two beautifully decorated and well-appointed bedrooms - the deer room with full bath, garden tub and large walk-in closet or the mountain room with a full bath. A washer and dryer is available for use in the laundry room. Situated at the top of Ski Mountain, you’re almost as close to the slopes as it gets. The Blue Ridge Parkway less than 5 minutes away, downtown Blowing Rock less than 10 minutes and downtown Boone less than 15 minutes. Tweetsie is so close you can hear it's whistle of this much-loved area attraction. You'll smile each time you hear "choo choo!" You’re close to all that this incredible area has to offer or you can stay in, enjoy the beautiful home and take in the views, mountain breeze, and sounds of nature. We look forward to sharing our home with you!
Property manager
Lauren Kirkpatrick
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Well-behaves dogs under 50 lbs are allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on property.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Blowing Rock
Located in Blowing Rock, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Blowing Rock Auditorium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
Blowing Rock, NC
What's nearby
Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Mystery Hill - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Tweetsie Railroad - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
The Blowing Rock - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
Appalachian State University - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 112 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 9 min drive
Cookout - 9 min drive
Come Back Shack - 10 min drive
Pepper's Restaurant and Bar - 10 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Escape to Almost Heaven for the ultimate Blowing Rock experience pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Escape to Almost Heaven for the ultimate Blowing Rock experience?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Escape to Almost Heaven for the ultimate Blowing Rock experience?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Escape to Almost Heaven for the ultimate Blowing Rock experience located?
This family-friendly Blowing Rock holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Appalachian Ski Mtn. and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Hayes Performing Arts Center is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had such a great time skiing and tubing. The house is located close to Boone and Blowing Rock with lots of restaurants and stores nearby. We loved it!
Almost Heaven is in a great location and perfectly appointed. Whether you are skiing at Appalachian Mountain or enjoying Blowing Rock and Boone this was a perfect stay.
The property was very comfortable. The stay was for 6 weeks and the location was perfect. Very close to Blowing Rock, Moses Cone, the BRP, and Boone. Location was quiet and neighbors, when they were there, were friendly. The porch is great for morning coffee, evening wine and Yoga anytime. Definitely would recommend. Hosts were very responsive.
This was our fourth time staying here and we will be back! Great location, stunning views and everything you could ask for. Close to Boone and downtown Blowing Rock. Comfy décor and a stocked kitchen.
Very nice owner with great communication, lovely place that’s the perfect combo of away from the busy areas but close enough to get to restaurants easily. Highly recommend!
House was adorable and in a great location. We came up to ski and were just minutes from App Ski Mountain. Also, very close to the downtown in Blowing Rock.
This is an exceptional stay for a small group. Good price and well-appointed. The management was responsive to our questions and mostly helpful. Our only 'complaint' is not the owner's fault--If you are getting a winter rental make sure that your vehicle can handle snow / ice or that the forecast is for clear weather. The driveway is steep. Once you get to the main road, it's all good as Appalachian mountain works hard to keep it clear. But again, a great place and nice owners.
What a gorgeous area and a wonderful place to visit. The scenery looks like a postcard! Hiking, shopping and dining in the area was quite enjoyable. We will definitely want to get back to Blowing Rock in the future. This location was very convenient to everything we wanted to see.
Needed a small place to stay with at least 2 baths and dog friendly. This met what we needed. I would say the bed we slept in was more firm than we like but not an issue. The view from the back deck was perfect for relaxing with morning coffee and the position of the property blocked any road noise. I will warn you that Tweetsie train whistle will sound often when it's running. It kinda spooked our pup. Loved the stay and the location close to App State. Would stay again.
For us, the location was the most important thing and this place is ideally located between Boone and Blowing rock. Every morning we hiked at Bass Lake/Moses Cohn Park.
This was our second stay here and it didn’t disappoint! Cozy and soooo close to hiking, breweries, Boone and Blowing Rock! We will be back. Until next time……
We loved the place. Exactly as advertised. Excellent communication. Very clean. Ample parking. Comfortable beds. No complaints. We already decided we would stay there again soon.
We love Appalachian Ski Mountain.
The location of this place is excellent!
Great view and very close to the slopes.
The house is equipped as described.
P.S: we didn’t realize before we booked there is a unit upstairs that also gets rented and we inadvertently parked occupying 2 parking spots (luckily the house has 2 additional parking spots available, so you will not have parking issues).
Perfect place for getaway to hit slopes at app ski! Ours was last minute booking & host was great to work with. Communication was quick, thorough & very helpful!
Very nice home with 2 bd/2 bath and the perfect amount of space for a family of 4 or 2 couples for a weekend in the mountains. The hosts were easy to communicate with and made sure we had a wonderful time.
Almost heaven was just that, almost heaven. It was the perfect stay to ring in the new year. The views of the mountains are absolutely stunning and we got to enjoy fireworks from the ski mountain near by. The condo was very clean and great for a couple or family. Easy access to blowing rock or Boone. We were able to visit both towns which was perfect. Highly recommend staying at almost heaven :)
Great cozy place in a perfect mountain location. Super close to the slopes, Blowing Rock and Boone! Warm fireplace and adorable decor. We will definitely be back!
We had a wonderful stay for our fall getaway weekend! House was in a quiet neighborhood and had everything we needed for our family. We would stay again!!
Quiet, beautiful location in the woods. The condo was immaculate and very well appointed. Had everything we needed. We used this as a “base camp” to explore the Blue Ridge Pkwy and hiking in the area. Also located minutes from Blowing Rock, a great place to spend a day exploring. Would highly recommend Almost Heaven for a folks interested in visiting the BRP/Blowing Rock area.
Brent B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Lauren Kirkpatrick
We are a husband, wife and mother-in-law who together purchased a getaway in Blowing Rock. We look forward to making a lifetime of memories at Almost Heaven and invite you and your family to do the same.
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with it the moment we saw it. From it’s inviting welcome to the quaint street, to the incredible location to the stunning Mountain View’s from the large back deck.
What makes this property unique
Location, beautifully and thoughtfully decorated, views!!!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests