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Escape to Almost Heaven for the ultimate Blowing Rock experience

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Living room and looking into the master.
Imagine sitting right here!
Front of the house in the summer! Ground unit.
The Deer Room - Primary.
The view from Almost Heaven.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 697.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Blowing Rock, NC
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn.
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Tweetsie Railroad
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The Blowing Rock
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Deer Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Mountain Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Deer bath

Bathtub or shower

Mountain bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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.
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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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Great location, everything you need.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

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

Heavenly

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great location, easy access!

Had a great Mother’s Day weekend in the mountains, highly recommend for location and cleanliness!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Live S.

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

Slopeside Retreat

Great place. Great location. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

True country style stay

Was an excellent stay with stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy V.

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

Great place!!!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie o.

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

Almost Heaven wins again!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Great location!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Almost Heaven Stay

Great location, perfect for family getaway. Host very helpful and polite. Just a 2 min drive up to Ski grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley R.

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

Great location

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.
Stayed 39 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Perfect Place for Family Ski Weekend

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley E.

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

Beautiful area!

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Great Time

Perfect Location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

JOHN R.

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

Location

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.
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Peace and quiet

We so enjoyed the condo with a porch overlooking the forest. It was a great escape from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

App Ski Getaway

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie o.

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

Almost Heaven for the win!

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……
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Weekend Getaway

We loved our stay at Almost Heaven. It is close to either Boone or Blowing Rock. The house was clean and ready for us when we arrived. Also the sunrise view from the back deck was unbelievable. We will becoming back to this property and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam N.

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

Perfect weekend

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

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

Perfect Stay to ring in 2023

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 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

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

Great Location!

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).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

suzanne v.

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

Well stocked!

You can't beat the location! Less than a minute to App Ski Mountain entrance and an easy drive to Blowing Rock and Boone. The unit is well stocked with everything you might need in the kitchen. It's a quiet area but in the middle of it all! Loved all the snow that we got to see on this stay. The road and parking area were quickly serviced with a plow and salt. Highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason V.

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

Loved this place!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Great location / Relaxing view

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Winter Weekend

Almost Heaven was a cozy, nicely decorated town home. It came with everything you will need in the kitchen along with a binder from the owners giving you valuable information including places to visit and favorite eateries. We came to Blowing Rock to celebrate my son’s 9th birthday by going snow tubing. We enjoyed our getaway and the attentiveness of the owners who always responded to our questions within minutes. They even have a little complimentary coffee bar with snacks. The only problem we had was having only 3 wash cloths with six people staying. I do wish we would have had bath linens to match the number of guests. However, the property does offer a washer and dryer to replenish linens. If you’re staying during the winter-just a heads up- Appalachian Ski Mountain makes snow starting around 4 a.m. We were a little nervous about getting out early on Saturday because the driveway was icy, but when the sun came up it didn’t take long for it to melt. Overall our stay was a great experience! 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lauren Kirkpatrick

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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