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

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A mix of comfortable and modern furnishings.
Dining table extends if you need more space for dining (or working).
Interior
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Wicked Weed Brewing
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • The Orange Peel
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

2 Queen Sofa Beds

Small middle room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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.

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

Property manager

Lynne Harty
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome - just move breakables out of way
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Events

No events allowed
No gatherings other than registered guests
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking OR vaping anywhere in the building.
No loud noise or music permitted in the building. Fees apply to extra guests joining you during your stay (anything over 2 people in reservation).

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
Note from host: No gatherings other than registered guests
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

About the area

Asheville

Located in Downtown Asheville, a neighbourhood in Asheville, this condo is in the mountains. Biltmore Estate and Pisgah National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Colburn Earth Science Museum and Pack Place Education Arts and Science Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville or The Orange Peel. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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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
  • Downtown Market Asheville - 9 min walk - 0.8 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?

Checkout 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 281 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dacia P.

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

perfect experience in downtown Asheville!!

we had a wonderful time here!!! the property is lovely and cozy, and the owner was incredibly helpful and kind!!! we'd give everything a 16/10 if possible :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urban Nest

Great location. Spotlessly clean. Tastefully decorated. Responsive hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Great apartment in stellar location. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beachgirl

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

Perfect

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Asheville

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Lynne Harty

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Lynne Harty, local artist/photographer with her husband, Steve Cohen, an artist's manager. Lynne and Steve are happy to help you plan your outdoor adventures, steer you to their favorite restaurants, or stock the kitchen with items for your arrival. Just ask. They both work downtown around the corner from the condo so you can always stop by with any questions.

Lynne and Steve love to hike and explore the area around Asheville, and are happy to share their enthusiasm. They are also very involved in the Asheville art and music community so they are a good resource for your explorations. As Asheville is a foodie haven, they do their best to keep their guests up to date on new restaurants, which is a big job these days! They just added the 'Glad to Have You' app which has recommendations on everything from Lynne's favorite women's clothing store to their favorite spot for a glass of wine.

Why they chose this property

You can't find a better location in downtown Asheville nor more accommodating hosts, as we've been doing this for 9 years. We love to spend the night in the condo on nights when we are going to a show at the Orange Peel, or when we just want to be able to leave the car behind after a night on the town! I've furnished the condo to feel like a quiet home away from home with everything you need. Often we'll take the elevator down to the Lobster Trap to have a quiet dinner or glass of wine (or even ask them to bring appetizers to our condo for us!). We love the old brick wall in the living room, the funky nature of our old building, and that we have a tree outside our window despite living downtown. It's a very comfortable space.

What makes this property unique

The condo is a quiet place to stay and sleep despite being in the heart of downtown Asheville. I have wireless internet which makes it easy to work in as well. Many people have used the condo as a retreat. We offer Pharmacopia natural bath products and use green cleaning products. Spa Theology, a day spa next door, will provide in room massage if requested. Also the Lobster Trap on the first floor will deliver their delicious meals to the condo if requested (though it's fun to sit at their bar and enjoy their beer and fresh oysters while listening to live acoustic music). You really won't need a car when staying at our condo as you can walk everywhere in downtown Asheville.

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English

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