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Downtown Blowing Rock Retreat - Walk Everywhere - Family-Friendly - Sleeps 8

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A porch with a green sofa, a wooden table, and a chair.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wardrobe.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden table, and a bench. There is a window with a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Blowing Rock, NC
  • Place, Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Blowing Rock Memorial Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬

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Blowing Rock Inn

Downtown Blowing Rock
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Microwave
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 977 reviews
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Blowing Rock Inn

About the area

Blowing Rock

This cottage puts you in the heart of Blowing Rock, within just a 10-minute stroll of Moses H. Cone Memorial Park and Benson Hollow. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2.5 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a balcony and a dining area are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Moses H. Cone Memorial Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Benson Hollow - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blowing Rock Auditorium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blowing Rock Memorial Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Town Tavern - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown Blowing Rock Retreat - Walk Everywhere - Family-Friendly - Sleeps 8

Welcome to The Carriage House — a charming mountain retreat tucked away on a quiet street just a short walk from downtown Blowing Rock. With the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and location, this cozy getaway makes it easy to enjoy everything the High Country has to offer.

Leave the car behind and stroll to Main Street shops, restaurants, coffee spots, parks, and galleries, or spend your days exploring nearby hiking trails, scenic overlooks, skiing, and family attractions.

Whether you're planning a family vacation, couples getaway, ski weekend, or relaxing mountain escape, The Carriage House is the perfect home base.

Why Guests Love The Carriage House
Walk to downtown Blowing Rock (0.3 miles)
Quiet, tucked-away location with easy access
Family-friendly layout with flexible sleeping space
Close to hiking, skiing, shopping, dining & attractions
Perfect for families, couples & small groups
Comfortable Mountain Living | Sleeps Up to 8

Designed for gathering, relaxing, and reconnecting:

3 comfortable bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms
Bonus lounge/TV room with twin daybed + trundle
Cozy living spaces perfect for movie nights or quiet mornings
Private outdoor deck for coffee, fresh mountain air, or evening unwinding
Walk to Downtown Blowing Rock

Enjoy one of North Carolina’s most beloved mountain towns just steps away:

Main Street boutiques, restaurants & galleries
Memorial Park playground & seasonal concerts
Coffee shops, ice cream, and local favorites all within walking distance
Minutes from Top High Country Attractions

Adventure and relaxation are right outside your door:

Blue Ridge Parkway scenic drives & overlooks
Bass Lake walking trails & peaceful views
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park historic carriage trails
Appalachian Ski Mountain skiing & snowboarding
Tweetsie Railroad family fun
Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve events & horseback riding
Amenities Include
Fully equipped kitchen
High-speed WiFi
Smart TV
Washer & dryer
Easy parking
Comfortable gathering spaces
Private deck
Perfect in Every Season
Fall: Stunning foliage & festivals
Winter: Ski trips & cozy mountain nights
Spring/Summer: Hiking, shopping, dining & outdoor adventures

Come experience the charm of Blowing Rock from a location that truly lets you enjoy it all. The Carriage House offers the comfort, convenience, and mountain atmosphere guests return to year after year.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Padel
  • Pickleball
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

MastercardVisa

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
This property accepts credit cards
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Walk Downtown Carriage House Blowing Rock

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Walk Downtown Carriage

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Frequently asked questions

Does Downtown Blowing Rock Retreat - Walk Everywhere - Family-Friendly - Sleeps 8 have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Downtown Blowing Rock Retreat - Walk Everywhere - Family-Friendly - Sleeps 8 family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and travel cots, it's no surprise that Downtown Blowing Rock Retreat - Walk Everywhere - Family-Friendly - Sleeps 8 is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Downtown Blowing Rock Retreat - Walk Everywhere - Family-Friendly - Sleeps 8?

No, Downtown Blowing Rock Retreat - Walk Everywhere - Family-Friendly - Sleeps 8 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Downtown Blowing Rock Retreat - Walk Everywhere - Family-Friendly - Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Downtown Blowing Rock Retreat - Walk Everywhere - Family-Friendly - Sleeps 8?

No, pets are not allowed.

Downtown Blowing Rock Retreat - Walk Everywhere - Family-Friendly - Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Blowing Rock. Quiet and peaceful. Cottage was wonderful. Plenty of room for our group of 4. Our host was perfect and so helpful. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked out good for a quick family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everthing was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was super kind and responsive to any questions. The home was clean and seemed recently renovated/updated. The location is great because the house is close to downtown, so it is easy to get to restaurants, shops, etc. Overall, it was a great stay and we would stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time. All ages were very happy. Kids could walk to the park to play basketball. Everything was so convenient. We all loved our stay in Blowing Rock!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan s.

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

Amazing house and location to Blowing Rock

The house is truly lovely and Emily was available for all of my questions prior to our stay! I will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marketa B.

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

Great place for family vacation

Our stay was amazing, the house was very cozy and in great location. Only 5 min drive (20 min walk) to grocery store and 10 min drive to Appalachian ski. Perfect place for family vacation. We had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

5 Star Experience

This was the loveliest home and probably the most well stocked and cleanest place we’ve ever booked for a vacation. The location was convenient to downtown but still felt like country living! Absolutely wonderful and we can’t wait to visit again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

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

Weekend in the Mountains

We loved our stay in Emily’s Carriage House! It was exactly as described, and was charming. There was plenty of room for five adults and two children, and had ample family gathering space as well. It was a 10 minute walk to town (as advertised), and provided a private and lovely mountain respite.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Relaxing

Owner was great with communication. Home Decorated nicely. The kitchen was well stocked With dishes & towels. Bedrooms were good size. Bathrooms with linens and good size. Downstairs bed & bath really nice. Small no door trundle bedroom could use a door. (It’s right off kitchen) Comfy upstairs living room. Laundry room upstairs a plus. Convenient to downtown. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shelly K.

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

Family Ski trip

Property was easy to find and cute. Host was easy to communicate with. It is 2 story, which was detailed. Downstairs, the only TV and sitting area is in daybed room off kitchen. We spent a lot of time at dining table as family since that was only area downstairs to sit together while cooking and such.Please note, living room is upstairs with TV.House was clean and had all we needed. The only negative was island in kitchen. It was wooden and lots of food buildup in cracks.Bathrooms, beds all great. We would stay again. Close to all places we enjoy.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geralyn E.

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

Amazing Location

We were a group of 3 moms and our 3 sons. The home was very clean, upgrades throughout, plenty of space, nice modern touches yet very cozy and blowing rock/cabin themed. The moms enjoyed having our own thermostat in each room. Was great that we could all be comfortable. We also enjoyed the large dining table and were able to play card games with the kids each night. The kids loved the bonus room with the trundle. They were very comfortable and we all had plenty of room. Kitchen had lots of supplies - but the restaurants were so close by we didn’t use them. Very short walk to all the restaurants and shoppes. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

We'll be back.

Super comfortable. Discovered we didnt have toaster but a quick mesaage to Emily and we had one that day. Only one minor complaint, the ad says 2 twin beds but it is a twin and rollout trundle which isnt real suitable for aduts in their late 60s. Lol. But one of our group canceled last minute so did'nt even matter. We came fir an annual sports car event and if we dont come next year to stay there, we will highly recommend The Carriage House!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

suilen o.

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

Great stay

Home is centrally located near many places to sight see and visit. I loved the cozy home and had great communication with Emily. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

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

Nice stay

This is a wonderful place for a family vacation. The owner left many needed essentials such as cleaning supplies and paper goods. I would have liked to have had a little more cabinet or shelf space for certain kitchen items that I bring with me when we travel. However it was great to have nice kitchen appliances already there! Thanks, Emily, for looking out for us. You fixed the fan light promptly!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

The Carriage House

We enjoyed the Carriage House. Emily has her property well maintained with all the amenities and it is located in a great neighborhood to take a stroll. The property is located five minutes from the park and the community swimming pool. Both are great for the kids to get a good amount of play after consuming pizza at Mellow Mushroom and ice cream at Kilwins! We had four children under the age of 6 and the games furnished were great to have for the kids and the adults to play. We used to have property in Blowing Rock that we sold last year and this was our first experience with a VRBO. We have four generations of memories in Blowing Rock and this vacation with the newest generation will be more of many to come. Emily is very easy to contact with answers to questions and very accommodating. Fantastic time was had by us all. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Location, Location....only a short WALK to town!

Loved it! The Carriage House had everything we needed during our stay and a very easy walk to town. Everyone had their own spacious rooms with plenty of space for their belongings to be stored. You could tell the owner takes pride in the property in how everything was very clean and organized. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of dishes, utensils and such for our stay. Again did I mention its only a short walk to town. We didn't even have to use our cars once we arrived! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Blowing Rock. NC. Thanks again!!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disappointed with this property...

We found THE CARRIAGE HOUSE to be too crowded with the owner's belongings. The furniture was outdated and too big for the space. Some shelves and drawers had been cleared for our things, but we felt cramped for space, especially in our bathroom. the master bathroom is very small with very little counter space for our items. As an older couple, we had a problem with the stairs since it was necessary to get to the second floor to enjoy a more comfortable, upgraded space. Each TV operated differently or not at all(with no instructions!), the kitchen is very small , the cabinets are overpacked with items stuffed in with no discernable order, lack of unified air conditioning , a large dehumidifier(?) was running all the time, small upstairs deck has been neglected for some time, a new cleaning crew is needed. Emily was easy to deal with and was very kind. I am sure this property was very nice 20-30 years ago.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Great Location!

This home is conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood close to the Mellow Mushroom in downtown Blowing Rock. It had a perfect layout for my husband and I, plus our son's family. Plenty to do for all of us and everything we liked to do was just minutes away! The only minor complaint was that we had trouble with the internet. Perhaps this was because we had so many devices or this might be typical for the NC mountains. Anyway it in no way disturbed our time there. Blowing Rock has plenty of great restaurants and we loved just strolling the downtown. We would love to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

crystal r.

Great location, clean and well stocked!

Great weekend in the mountains with family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John C.

It was picture perfect! The location allowed us to walk everywhere! The weather was perfect!

The house allowed us to enjoy each other’s Company quite comfortably! The activities offered in the area have us something to do every day! We lioved the community and the town so much! We most certainly will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn H.

Wonderful time!

Lovely and clean home. It was very comfortable and we loved the close proximity to downtown Blowing Rock. It was approximately a 5-6 minute walk to town. Emily was a responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017