BordertownLoft Downtown-King BR, Walkable

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What a great family environment! The loft offers a fully-stocked kitchen, and is just a short walk to all of the great shops, restaurants, and breweries in Downtown Bristol!

This spacious 2 bedroom loft is a great way to relax and unwind after exploring Bristol and the surrounding area. This loft overlooks State Street, fully immersing you in the Bristol vibe!

This seating area offers two leather sofas and a comfy side chair. It’s a great place to watch Netflix, catch a football game, or read a book.

Come here and Chill in Downtown Bristol.

Two leather sofa make a nice cozy place to watch TV or take a nap!

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Bristol, VA

Paramount Center for the Arts
‪2 min walk‬
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
‪3 min walk‬
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
‪4 min drive‬
Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

About this property

This spacious 2 BR loft is full of character and charm! Our Bordertown Loft is located in the heart of downtown Bristol VA/TN. Come relax, rest & renew, then discover our great downtown. Downtown Bristol is a vibrant place with lots of local restaurants, craft breweries, coffee shops, music venues & shopping. The coolest thing is that your loft is located above our ice cream and candy shop. Where we make the best homemade fudge EVER! Stop in for a free sample. Come let us pamper you!

The space
We historically restored this building and you will love the cool vibe and ambiance.

*2 BR
-luxury king bed
-2 single beds
-2 sofas
*white noise machine in bedroom
*private entrance
*keyless entry
*dedicated off-street parking
*washer/dryer in unit
*chefs kitchen
*crockpot
*flat screen HD TV
*cable TV with Netflix
*Bluetooth speaker system
*iron/ironing board
*complimentary coffee with coffee pot
*teapot w/complimentary teas
*kitchen spices and seasonings
*separate desk work area
*reliable and fast WiFi
*charging station
*shampoo and toiletries
*filtered water from freezer door and ice maker, bottled water

Guest access
This loft has a private entrance. Loft entrance is in the rear of the property. We have a dedicated parking lot and loft entrance is up the back wooden steps.

Other things to note
Our loft is located on the second floor. Only 26 steps up to the Bordertown Loft.

During warmer weather months, there several live music events, so there is a potential for noise. However, there is a city ordinance that all music must end at 11pm.

This building is over 100 years old and we have beautifully restored it. You will find lots of charm with a modern flair! We have very high cleaning standards, but you may find the naturally occurring brick dust occasionally. In the loft you will find exposed ceiling beams and lots of character throughout.

We have several fitness centers nearby that offer daily rates.
-Anytime Fitness
-YMCA & YWCA
-CrossFit 423 located across the street
-Breathe Yoga Studio adjacent to our parking lot
-Professional Billiards hall across the street.
-Grocery store located less than a mile away
-hair salons & barber shops
-4 craft breweries downtown
-many local restaurants in walking distance

We have a 3 night minimum for race weeks and 2 nights for Rhythm & Roots music festival. We use AirBnB Smart Pricing and rates increase during peak times such as Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the 2 NASCAR race events throughout the year.

Property manager

Karen Hester

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Must sign rental agreement upon bookin

A $200 security hold will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure, if no damages are reported.

Must follow all house rules including but not limited to no pets, no smoking and no parties

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bristol

Located in Bristol, this apartment is in the city centre. Euclid Shopping Center and Lee Garden Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cumberland Square Park and Randolph Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bristol Motor Speedway or Bristol Municipal Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bristol, VA

What's nearby

Paramount Center for the Arts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Birthplace of Country Music Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Bristol Mall - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
The Pinnacle - 7 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. - ‬6 min walk
‪Southern Craft BBQ - ‬4 min walk
‪Blackbird Bakery - ‬4 min walk
‪State Street Sweets & Eats - ‬9 min walk
‪McAlister's Deli - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BordertownLoft Downtown-King BR, Walkable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BordertownLoft Downtown-King BR, Walkable?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BordertownLoft Downtown-King BR, Walkable?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BordertownLoft Downtown-King BR, Walkable located?

Located in the heart of Bristol, this apartment building is steps away from Paramount Center for the Arts, Bristol Public Library and Birthplace of Country Music Museum. Southeast Culinary & Hospitality College and Cumberland Square Park are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10

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10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

16 Apr 2025

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

Bristol Visit

Great place and host was quick to answer any questions. She had thought of everything you could possibly need during the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

19 Feb 2025

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

Amazing place

This place looked even better in person than in pictures. Was just there for Valentine’s weekend and we had a great time. Food around was very good and the shops on State St were fun to walk around. We will be back again no question.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danja j.

7 Feb 2025

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

Cozy Modern

This space was well thought out. All the amenities of home. Comfortable bedding, cozy lighting. We look forward to staying in the loft again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg z.

19 Jan 2025

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

Fish Camp ‘25

Great spot for us to stay while fishing. Love the adaptive reuse of the old building and leaving all the brick and rafters exposed makes for a really cool space. Will def stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

22 Apr 2025

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

Back in Bristol

We love visiting Bristol!Hiking, fishing, walking down town, checking out the comedy club, Borderline Billards and a little time at the casino.The condo was amazing with a State Street walking availability to almost everywhere. We had space, privacy and everything that was needed "in case we forgot something" with other extras that made it extra special.Karen left a note with a personal message that made the weekend even more special. Communication was easy and filled with information about restaurants, activities and special locations to see and investigate. We kept busy!We will be back. Thanks for a great weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

15 Feb 2025

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

Great stay!

Karen was very helpful with our stay as we had to move it back a week due to weather. The place was very nice and clean. We had a personalized welcome basket waiting on us and plenty of information of what there was to do in town. There was also snacks, coffee, and things to use for cooking. This was nice bc as you know it can be aggravating buying stuff for just a few days somewhere. All in all, it was a great stay at a great place. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

11 Sept 2024

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

Great Place, Better Host

We had a great stay. The apartment was great and Karen was the nicest host we've ever stayed with.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

18 Nov 2024

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

Nice

It was very nice , and they had everything you needed even if you forgot something

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

17 Nov 2023

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

Awesome place

Outstanding place to stay….great location

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron N.

9 Feb 2025

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

Would book again in heart beat

One of the best prepared VRBOs we have stayed in. Everything stocked with even extras you would not expect. If we ever need to stay even near Bristol again we would book here and be disappointed if someone else beat us to it. Only thing to be aware of is you are right on top of downtown. Great to walk and explore what etc unit can be a little loud at.night. The box fan in the closet provided the perfect amount of white noise for us and no real issue with A good nights sleep. Book without a hesitation. It’s a fantastically well run VRBO!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrin C.

25 Oct 2024

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

Excellent

The property was very comfortable with much detail for all needs you could possibly have. Location was great, owners incredible at communicating. You will NOT be disappointed!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

30 July 2024

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

Mini vacation

Perfect location. Lodging exactly what was needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy g.

4 Jan 2025

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

Girls Trip

Ms. Karen is the hostess-with-the-mostest! We couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay at the Bordertown Loft! Everything was perfect! It was so very clean, comfortable, and relaxing. There has been no detail left undone..,Ms. Karen has thought out every single little detail. She has gone the extra mile to make sure her guests feel special.I never leave reviews, but this one DESERVES 10Stars I will DEFINITELY stay at Ms. Karen’s properties again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Summerton SC,

13 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful place, excellent location! Great owners who truly make it a forever experience!!

It's an incredible location and amazingly furnished.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly J.

8 Nov 2024

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

Reunion

Stayed at the loft with my best friend from high school for our 40th HS reunion. The place was amazing! Walking distance to all our venues and everything imaginable was available for our needs at the loft. Karen made sure you won’t need for anything. Next time I’m in Bristol I will be staying here. Thank you Karen for providing everything for my amazing weekend! :-)

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

1 July 2024

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

Great Stay, Generous Host!

We absolutely loved our stay in the quaint downtown Bristol. Our line dance team was hired for Country Thunder Bristol, and wanted to stay in downtown Bristol. The loft was amazing, and a great place to stay. Karen was very communicative and her rental was stocked with so many accommodations. Would 100/10 recommend staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

13 June 2024

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

Super nice and clean

The entire loft is very nice and clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

20 Nov 2023

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

Great Stay

Place is immaculate. Fully kitted kitchen everything you can think of is supplied in the loft.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

23 Mar 2022

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

Weekend Trip

Great stay in Bristol made better by the accommodations.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy

14 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Awesome place. Karen is an amazing host. Couldn’t have been a better weekend getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

1 Aug 2023

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

Guys Trip

Great location and clean unit.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

23 Oct 2024

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

Great vacation rental

One of, if not the, best all-around vacation rentals we've had. The owners are the best, respond immediately to any questions, and also own the store next door. Spotlessly clean, comfortable beds, and fully stocked kitchen. Condo had everything you could need, including extra toothbrushes and other toiletries in case you forgot something. Owners provided a few bottled waters and lemonade and a variety of snacks. We definitely would stay here again if we return to Bristol. Full disclosure: there is a little street noise (mostly people talking after leaving the bars) late on Friday and Saturday night, but instances were brief. And to be expected in the heart of the main street in town.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shedara B.

12 May 2024

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

This place is amazing.

Pictures are spot on. Place was so clean and beautiful. We could have just brought our clothes. Fully equiped with anything we needed and then some. Just walk down the stairs to shops, food and drinks. Everyone was wonderful. Might have to visit here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

13 Apr 2021

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

Perfect!

Such a great place to stay! Karen and Monica do a wonderful job of making you feel welcome. Every amenity you could need is provided. Great location, walking distance to food and shopping. This is a must stay if you are in Bristol, you won’t be disappointed.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

19 Apr 2023

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

Wonderful space and host!

I've never been in a more well-stocked rental. Karen thought of every possible thing we might need and then some. The space was lovely and the beds very comfortable. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Hester

I am a entrepreneur, real estate developer, small business owner, and community advocate. I have a group of 6 lofts in Downtown Bristol that we have opened up to the Airbnb community. Please come visit #DestinationDowntownBristolLofts, they are located in the heart of Downtown. Live the Bristol experience! I also own 4 beautiful RaceDay Condos situated directly in front of Bristol Motor Speedway.

I am single so I pour my passion into my businesses and my community. I have long term rental properties and several short term rental units. I love architecture, outdoor activities, camping, and lake adventures. I love to travel and we love to host travelers from all over the World coming to Bristol to experience the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway or the vast array of outdoor activities. Come stay in one of my great properties and let us pamper you!
See you soon. Safe travels!

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

We historically restored this building and you will love the cool vibe and ambiance.

*2 BR
-luxury king bed
-2 single beds
-2 sofas
*white noise machine in bedroom
*private entrance
*keyless entry
*dedicated off-street parking
*washer/dryer in unit
*chefs kitchen
*flat screen HD TV
*cable TV with Netflix
*Bluetooth speaker system
*iron/ironing board
*complimentary coffee with coffee pot
*teapot w/complimentary teas
*kitchen spices and seasonings
*separate desk work area
*reliable and fast WiFi
*charging station
*shampoo and toiletries
*filtered water from freezer door and ice maker, bottled water

Languages:

English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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