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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Blowing Rock, NC
  • Place, Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blowing Rock Memorial Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blowing Rock Auditorium
    ‪5 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Blowing Rock

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Blowing Rock, within a 10-minute drive of The Blowing Rock and Tweetsie Railroad. .This cottage is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Appalachian State University and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blowing Rock Memorial Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blowing Rock Auditorium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Benson Hollow - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Glen Burney Trail - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bocca Bistro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Town Tavern - ‬1 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 Getaway - STEPS to Shop & Dining - Cozy Fireplace "BEAR"

A Diamond Property, Vacation Rentals "a cut above"

Leave the car parked and stroll just steps to charming Main Street - boutiques, dining, breweries, art galleries, and seasonal festivals are all right outside your door.

Guests consistently rave about the unbeatable walkability, spotless accommodations, and cozy mountain charm. You get the best of both worlds - peaceful mountain retreat vibes with downtown convenience. Whether you're visiting for fall foliage, summer hiking, golfing, girls weekend, a winter ski weekend, or a romantic mountain getaway, this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom retreat with outdoor fireplace and seating area offers comfort, convenience, and charm.

There is a lower unit, "Bull" and this upper unit, "Bear". Book them both an bring family or friends to share a unforgettable getaway. Bear, the upper unit, has 2 Bedrooms and two en Suite baths. The master has a king bed, the second bedroom has a "twin over queen" bunk bed. Each unit is equipped with WiFi, a washer dryer, fully equipped kitchen, dinette, cozy living area with fireplace.

There is parking in front of the patio but if all spaces are taken, the overflow is at the school at the end of the block.

After a day exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains, relax by the outdoor seating area that has a gas grill, plenty of seating, "dancing" ceiling fans, and a large gas fireplace.

Please visit my other properties at VRBO 4221195, 575022, 3739770 to see what "A Diamond Property" has to offer you.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features snowboarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include rafting nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $25 per pet, per day

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Steps Downtown Main Street-2br Bear Cabin Blowing Rock
Steps Downtown Main Street-2br Bear Cabin
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Steps Downtown Main Street-2br Bear
Cabin Steps to Downtown Main Street-2br Bear Blowing Rock
Steps to Downtown Main Street-2br Bear Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock Steps to Downtown Main Street-2br Bear Cabin
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Steps Main Street 2br Bear

Downtown Blowing Rock Getaway - STEPS to Shop & Dining - Cozy Fireplace "BEAR" Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third time staying here! Can’t beat the location. Clean, beautiful condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great and the location was right in the middle of everything!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zac S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very clean and walking distance to all of Blowing Rock.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benny Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Perfect stay all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property. Very well appointed and the host is fantastic! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriett B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location and great decor/comfort. Very pet-friendly and the shops nearby had the most charming owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An easy and clean stay! Would recommend for anyone in Blowing Rock!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and space. We did have confusion around parking, however Karen was quick to respond and tell us where to go. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, all the amenities needed for our 4 night stay, loved we had our own designated parking and I personally enjoyed the fireplace. Water pressure in the showers was lacking a bit, but not something that would prevent us from renting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell S.

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

Great location

Great location that had all the details needed for an awesome stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time at this property! Location can’t be better. Clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libby C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You cannot beat this location if you want the best of Blowing Rock! We loved being able to walk to the park, to shops, and to most restaurants. The apartment was well-equipped and very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen's place is a perfect location and was spotless. She was wonderful to communicate with and we would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine e.

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

Perfect Stay

2nd time staying at diamond property and so easy and great accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Great Location

Perfect location. Very clean and in order. Check in was easy. Close to all of the fun stuff.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Excellent stay right in the heart of Blowing Rock

Checked in early on Friday and was very pleased with the unit. Very clean and efficient and quiet. Loved being so close to downtown. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari G.

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

Perfect downtown spot!

We really enjoyed our stay at this home! Perfect spot for family time in beautiful Blowing Rock!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

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

Ideal location!

Convenient location clean and comfortable! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Nice location

Was easy and nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace F.

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

VRBO rental

Great location and the home was very clean. Will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Perfect Location!

We had a great time staying in downtown Blowing Rock. We definitely enjoyed the unit and walking distance to all of downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent L.

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

Blowing Rock

Great location and had everything we needed. I will definitely recommend and stay there again. We were able to walk to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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

LOVE, LOVE THE LOCATION!

The location of this property is AMAZING. Quick walk to Main Street, house has everything you need for a cozy stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mara D.

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

Amazing weekend get away!

I highly recommend the Bull & Bear. Great location and amenities!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023