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Southern Gem | Downtown Asheville with Private Deck | Walkable Downtown Setting

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Close to Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, Southern Gem | Downtown Asheville with Private Deck | Walkable Downtown Setting provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4165 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Southern Gem | Downtown Asheville with Private Deck | Walkable Downtown Setting

  • Stay in the heart of downtown Asheville at Southern Gem, a luxury 2-bedroom condo inside the historic S&W Building. Located directly across from Pritchard Park, this stylish downtown Asheville vacation rental puts restaurants, shopping, galleries, entertainment, and local attractions just outside your door. Inside, exposed brick, hardwood floors, upscale finishes, and modern amenities create a one-of-a-kind urban retreat for guests who want to experience Asheville on foot.

    Perfect For
    Couples and friends seeking a luxury downtown Asheville vacation rental, Guests looking for a walkable Asheville condo near restaurants and shopping, Families and small groups needing flexible sleeping arrangements, Weekend getaways and Asheville city escapes, Foodies, brewery lovers, art enthusiasts, and live music fans, Travelers looking for a 2-bedroom downtown Asheville rental with a pull-out sofa, Guests who want easy access to both downtown Asheville and Blue Ridge Mountain adventures

    What You'll Love
    * Prime downtown Asheville location directly across from Pritchard Park
    * Walk to restaurants, breweries, cocktail bars, shops, galleries, and entertainment
    * Historic S&W Building setting with distinctive Asheville character
    * Exposed brick and industrial-inspired architectural details
    * Private outdoor deck/patio for relaxing and dining
    * Spacious open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas
    * Flexible sleeping space with a pull-out sofa in the primary bedroom
    * Elevator access
    * Easy drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Western North Carolina outdoor recreation

    Home Features
    2 bedrooms | 2 full bathrooms + powder room | Sleeps in beds: 4 | Maximum occupancy: 7
    * Pull-out sofa in the primary bedroom for additional sleeping space
    * Open-concept living and dining area
    * Exposed brick and exposed ductwork
    * Hardwood floors
    * Upscale tile and granite finishes
    * Modern kitchen with upscale appliances
    * Comfortable, stylish furnishings
    * Spacious living room for relaxing between Asheville adventures

    Outdoor Features
    * Private outdoor deck/patio
    * Outdoor space for morning coffee or an evening drink
    * Dining and seating area for enjoying the downtown atmosphere
    * Walkable access to the heart of downtown Asheville

    Practical Details
    * Linens & towels provided (one set per guest)
    * Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival
    * Minimum booking age: the reserving guest must be 25+
    * Due to the downtown location, guests should expect some street noise, vehicle traffic, pedestrians, and occasional nearby construction
    * Parking: There is only street parking for this property. The Health and Human Services parking garage located on the block behind the building, and there are several municipal Parking Garages (Rankin, Civic Center, Aloft Hotel, Wall Street) located within a 1-3 block walk of the S&W building, at guest's expense. The first hour of parking is free, $1.25 per hour thereafter, daily maximum parking $12.00. On street metered parking is FREE Saturday 6 PM-Monday 8 AM, and all city holidays.

    📍 Location Highlights
    Located in the heart of Downtown Asheville
    Directly across from Pritchard Park
    Walk → downtown restaurants, breweries, cocktail bars, and coffee shops
    1 minute walk → Asheville Music Hall
    5 minute walk → Harrah's Cherokee Center – Asheville / Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
    10 minute walk → Orange Peel
    5 minutes → Grey Eagle Music Hall
    10 minutes → Biltmore Estate
    25 minutes → Asheville Regional Airport
    Walk to local boutiques, galleries, and entertainment
    Easy access to Asheville's arts and live music scene

    At Southern Gem, Asheville isn't simply nearby—you're staying in the middle of it. Spend the day exploring downtown on foot, return to your historic luxury condo to relax on the private patio, and head back out when you're ready to experience Asheville's restaurants, music, and nightlife.

    Extras with Yonder
    * Discounted Biltmore tickets: after booking, you'll receive a guest-only code for ticket savings
    * Yonder Experience Program: optional discounts on curated adventures (fly fishing, waterfall hikes, in-home chef dinners, yoga, art workshops, and more)

    Professionally managed by Yonder, our local team is dedicated to delivering a smooth, high-quality guest experience from booking through check-out, with thoughtful care and consistent support every step of the way. Our Guest Experience Team is available every day of the year from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM by phone, text, message, or email, with emergency support available overnight.

    ⭐ Yonder Policies & Information

    Cleaning Fee & Clean Guarantee
    Yonder is committed to full transparency. All cleaning fees are clearly disclosed and backed by our **100% Clean Guarantee**. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for further details.

    Check-In / Check-Out
    Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.

    Pets
    Many of our guests have allergies, so we have maintained a pet-free environment so they can enjoy ther vacation without the potential of an allergic reaction. If you have a pet, we are happy to recommend some alternatives nearby in our 'Pet Friendly Home' collection.

    Quiet Policy
    This home is located in a peaceful, private mountain community. To preserve the relaxing setting for everyone, please keep noise to a respectful level at all times. Parties and disruptive behavior aren't permitted, and we kindly ask that you be mindful of neighbors and quiet hours starting at 10pm.

    Extended Stays
    Reservations of 30+ days are subject to additional review. Stays exceeding 90 days require a separate agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.

    Military Discount
    We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.

    Last-Minute Bookings
    For reservations made **within 7 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests.
    This includes:
    * A clear photo of a government-issued ID
    * A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name)
    * A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name
    Subject to security screening for verification and authenticity. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,775 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Asheville, this condo is in the city centre. Shoppers can check out Asheville Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville or The Orange Peel. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling. Visit our Asheville travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A storefront with a colorful mural and a sign that reads "Fired Up!"
    Fired Up Creative Lounge Ashville
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A multi-level shopping mall with a central atrium, balconies with plants, and hanging plants.
    Grove Arcade
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A brick building with a sign that reads "The Orange Peel."
    The Orange Peel
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wicked Weed Brewing
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • One World Brewing
    2 min walk
  • Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
    3 min walk
  • Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
    3 min walk
  • Jack of the Wood
    3 min walk
  • Jerusalem Garden Café
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Gem | Downtown Asheville with Private Deck | Walkable Downtown Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Gem | Downtown Asheville with Private Deck | Walkable Downtown Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Gem | Downtown Asheville with Private Deck | Walkable Downtown Setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southern Gem | Downtown Asheville with Private Deck | Walkable Downtown Setting located?

Located in Downtown Asheville, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Altamont Theater, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and The Orange Peel. Woolworth Walk and Bender Gallery are just steps away.

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Reviews

Southern Gem | Downtown Asheville with Private Deck | Walkable Downtown Setting Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay! Close to so much in Downtown Asheville and such a cool property with a food hall on first floor. Great space to sleep and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great. Loved the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and comfortable facilities. So convenient to downtown! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking garage behind the building was 24.00 per day. Downtown close to restaurants, shops, entertainment, art galleries and a short distance to the Biltmore. Extremely nice stay.
Drum line entertainment every Friday from 5-9 pm.
Free entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski trip stay

We loved this place! It was clean, easy to access, and so close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great condo downtown

Very comfortable, had everything we needed and in a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location & Space

Great loft style space in perfect location. We walked everywhere, had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and clean space right in the heart of Asheville. We loved having Flour bakery right down stairs and so many places walkable. Even for my 85 year old motherThe decor was perfect, outdoor space was nice and everything was very clean. Definitely recommend for your next Asheville getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

Very nice property, well located. Great food options on the first floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Asheville fun!

Great location, plenty of room for four, well-stocked kitchen! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing apartment in the heart of downtown Asheville

My family was thrilled with how wonderful this apartment was. It is an amazing location in the heart of downtown Asheville. It is incredibly walkable to everything you want to go to. The place was incredibly clean and everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's trip

The condo was beautiful and very well stocked with everything we needed. We had a great time and enjoyed spending time on the deck for coffee and in the evening after days of exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

The property was beautiful, very clean, in an excellent location and comfortable! We couldn’t have been more pleased!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

Couldn't have been a better location or more perfect space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southern Gem is a real gem!

Outstanding property right in the heart of AVL. Walkable to many great restaurants, brew pubs etc. the deck was awesome and overall gorgeous place ideal for two couples. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break 2024

Our family had an amazing trip to Asheville. The location of the property was perfect. So convenient and walkable to everything downtown. The condo itself was well stocked with ample space for a family of 4. We loved the modern decor and the furniture and beds were very comfortable. We would definitely book this same property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Asheville at Southern Gem. The property was just as described. It was spacious and well stocked. We loved having the outdoor area. It was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location

This property was very nice and clean. The listing was exactly what it said it was. Very conveniently located to everything. Only problem was the ice maker did not work.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

The condo is well appointed and super clean. The two master bedrooms are really great for our group which was 2 couples. Everything was modern and up to date. It was walking distance to most everything. Parking was a breeze in a very close parking garage that was only $12 per day. I wish we had a couple of extra days!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

The Southern Gem was perfect place to stay for a Girls weekend. Great location to so many great restaurants, shopping/boutiques and we even did a spa day. Very clean and spacious for group of 4. We were able to walk to majority of places we went to. Used Lyft/Uber to a couple of places that were a bit further and price was very reasonable. Definitely recommend taking the Trolley Tour. Was very helpful showing us some places in Asheville we may have overlooked. Also recommend the Piano Bar. That was was such a fun place to go to at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and well stocked

The condo was in the heart of Asheville in walking distance to anything you want to eat, drink or explore. I was very impressed with the amount of amenities that were stocked, including plenty of extra blankets, dish soap and laundry pods, coffee. Parking was easy and pick up and drop off of luggage was right at the door. We had one small issue but the management team answered quickly and it was resolved fast. My only feedback would be to give better insturctions on where to enter the building and how to get to the elevators. Since it is a mixed use retail and residential space, we were very confused on how to get to the unit at first but a resident helped point us in the right direction. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and apartment

Really happy with the location and apartment. The upstairs bedroom does not have a door, but is the only room upstairs. Very spacious. I thought there would be “bar noise” until the late, but actually our stay which was a Thursday and Friday night had essentially quiet hours after 12, with exception of a car or two (as expected in the city). Would definitely recommend. The parking garage is behind the building’s front door, but there is a back door entrance. Communication on the exact parking location was not optimal, but we figured it out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Huge condo in perfect location

Excellent condo with 2 very large bedrooms with large private bathrooms plus a half bath located right downtown. Lovely private patio. Perfect for our 2-couples weekend. The management company is somewhat intense with lengthy contract and 2 apps to download; based on the contract's language we took toilet paper, extra towels, coffee, etc. however none of those items were required for our 2 night stay. The unit could use a deep cleaning as silverware, mugs etc. were put away dirty (assuming by prior guests) and the usual build up of dust, etc. with 'normal' cleaning however this did not detract from our excellent weekend. King beds were comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful amenities & great location!

The pictures highlight the beauty of the space. Every detail is cared for including coffee, creamers, etc. Lots of nice extra touches if you give information about your trip. They added a little something to make my husband’s birthday extra special when we arrived. In addition, the location is walkable to restaurants and shopping. The only thing to note is that for loading or unloading of your bags, you can park in front of the RH next-door for a short time before parking your vehicle and their suggested parking spots. Also, upon walking into the S&W, which is like a cafeteria eatery there is not good signage to let you know to go to the right, to find the elevator to the apartment/condos. Once you’re on the floor and enter your room, you transcend into this beautiful space. Very quiet and upscale. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, convenient to everything downtown!

We were in town for Billy Strings! We had a great stay, no real issues. I will say the cleanliness was lacking. For the price, the place needs a little sprucing up with deep cleaning and paint job. I didn’t report it to the host but I feel sure they must be aware there is mold growing on ceiling in den above middle can light. I took pictures just in case. Also, it would’ve been nice to have extra towel without a 75.00 fee attached. The furnishing are a little dated. This place has so much potential!! It really does need new paint, attention to the patio because it was not as pictured. We enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect. Parking was a bit of a major hassle. This should be included with the lodging .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025