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Entire place

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

Prime Blowing Rock Location - Walk Everywhere - Family-Friendly, Sleeps 8

The Carriage House | Walk to Downtown Blowing Rock | Family-Friendly Retreat

Prime Location | Walk to Main Street | Sleeps 8 | Perfect for Families & Groups

Welcome to The Carriage House, your ideal Blowing Rock vacation rental just a short walk to downtown. Tucked away on a quiet street off Hwy 221 (turn at Mellow Mushroom), this charming mountain retreat offers the perfect mix of privacy, comfort, and unbeatable location.

Whether you're here for Blue Ridge Parkway views, hiking, skiing, or a relaxing getaway, this home puts you in the center of it all.

Why Guests Love The Carriage House

✔ Walk to downtown Blowing Rock (0.3 miles)
✔ Quiet, private setting with easy access
✔ Family-friendly layout with flexible bonus space
✔ Close to skiing, hiking, shopping & dining
✔ Ideal for families, couples, and small groups

Comfortable & Spacious – Sleeps Up to 8

Designed for relaxation and connection:

3 Bedrooms – Comfortable, thoughtfully furnished for restful nights
2.5 Bathrooms – Plenty of space for groups
Bonus Lounge/TV Room
Includes a twin daybed with trundle (great for kids or extra guests)
A cozy, smaller space for relaxing, reading, or watching TV

Walk to Downtown Blowing Rock

Leave the car behind and explore one of North Carolina’s most charming mountain towns:

Main Street (0.3 miles) – Boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, galleries
Memorial Park – Playground, green space, seasonal concerts
Local dining & shopping just steps away
Minutes to Top High Country Attractions

Adventure is right outside your door:

Blue Ridge Parkway – Scenic drives, hiking, overlooks
Bass Lake – Easy walking trails + peaceful views
Moses Cone Manor & Trails – Historic estate + carriage trails
Appalachian Ski Mountain – Skiing, snowboarding, winter fun
Tweetsie Railroad – Family-friendly theme park
Tanger Outlets – Shopping just minutes away
Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve – Events & horseback riding

Cozy Mountain Charm + Modern Amenities

Everything you need for a stress-free stay:

Fully equipped kitchen
High-speed WiFi (great for remote work)
Smart TV / comfortable living areas
Private deck for morning coffee or evening unwinding

Perfect for Every Season
Fall: Peak foliage + festivals
Winter: Skiing + cozy nights
Spring/Summer: Hiking, dining, and outdoor adventures

Your Blowing Rock Home Base

Whether you're planning a family vacation, couples retreat, ski trip, or weekend getaway, The Carriage House offers the comfort, location, and charm that keeps guests coming back.

Book now and enjoy Blowing Rock—just steps from it all!
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 8 minutes by car from Tweetsie Railroad and 14 minutes from Appalachian State University
As a guest of Prime Blowing Rock Location - Walk Everywhere - Family-Friendly, Sleeps 8, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Blowing Rock cottage is smoke free.

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
  • Living room
  • 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Walk Downtown Carriage House Blowing Rock
Walk Downtown Carriage Blowing Rock
Walk Downtown Carriage
Walk Carriage Blowing Rock
Walk To Downtown! The Carriage House At Blowing Rock
Walk To Downtown! The Carriage House At Blowing Rock Cottage

Prime Blowing Rock Location - Walk Everywhere - Family-Friendly, Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked out good for a quick family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean house
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Susanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everthing was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very responsive and accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan s., Washington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Marketa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Geralyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

suilen o.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

crystal r.

Great location, clean and well stocked!

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good location with plenty of room and lots of extras

Big bedrooms with lots of space. Walk to town was great. Driveway a bit difficult for us flat land Florida people but we did it. Owner very accessible when needed. We enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

Loved the location and the size of the property.

The owner was very helpful and courteous. Having two master suites was a plus as we brought our adult daughter, son-in-law and her children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017