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Artisan Gem - 2 BR / 1 Bath

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Street view
Front porch sitting area
Self check-in / Front door entrance with smartlock
Record player in living room
Plenty of seating for everyone

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 696.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Spruce Pine, NC
  • Mountainside Wine
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Table Rock Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Penland School of Crafts
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Artisan Gem - 2 BR / 1 Bath


You'll feel at home at the Blue Walnut House, a freshly updated cottage in "The Gem of the Mountains".

There is a spacious living room with plenty of seating and a gas fireplace. We know coffee is essential and have a dual coffee maker, and regular coffee. and a gas range/oven in our fully stocked kitchen for those chef types. We have smart TV's in the living room and one bedroom. There is of course free wifi and a dedicated workspace/desk.

There is an on-site washer and dryer for your convenience.

Bathroom safety and cleanliness is a top priority. There are accessibility-friendly grab bars next to the toilet and shower and an anti-slip bathtub basin.

Parking is free and available in the driveway and on the street.

The carport has a 240 volt EV charger outlet available for guests with electric vehicles. *We do not provide a charging cable. Photo of the outlet included in this listing.

A smartlock keypad is located on the front door for simple keyless entry and self-check-in. The code will be provided to you prior to your check-in time. The code is different for each guest.

Property manager

Orvokki
Premier Host

Languages

English, Finnish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Spruce Pine

Located in Spruce Pine, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club and The Orchard at Altapass are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Parkway Flea & Farmers Market and Bakersville Main Street Market. Mountainside Wine and Woodys Chair Shop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Spruce Pine, NC

What's nearby

  • Mountainside Wine - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Table Rock Trail - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Hawksbill Mountain Trail - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Penland School of Crafts - 9 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Western Sizzlin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Live Oak Gastropub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Switzerland Cafe & General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fox and the Fig - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Artisan Gem - 2 BR / 1 Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Artisan Gem - 2 BR / 1 Bath?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artisan Gem - 2 BR / 1 Bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Artisan Gem - 2 BR / 1 Bath located?

Located in the heart of Spruce Pine, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mountainside Wine and Mission Health Mauzy-Phillips Center. Blue Ridge Regional Hospital and Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

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

Nice, cozy stay

This house is in a great location to town and easy to get to. It has everthing you need and is very cozy. We went to NC to help with disaster relief and worked long days. It was great going "home" to such a relaxing place that was clean and well stocked. I did have a question about wi-fi and contacted the host and they were very quick to respond.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel V.

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

Clean and acomidating

Nice house, not any room for outside activities but we weren't looking for that this time anyway.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Impressive little house

Thoroughly enjoyed staying here. The kitchen was quite nice. The amenities even included a few staples available like strawberry jell, butter, and black pepper. There is plenty more but that is what I used. Having Ruko on the TV made it easy for me to use my streaming services.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

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

Perfect spruce pine getaway

This property is clean, well appointed, comfortable, safe, and has very amenity needed for your time away. The carport during rain was wonderful. I hope to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

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

We loved this house!

Everything we needed. Walking distance to good food and drink, shopping, and the river. Friendly neighbors. Friendly town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Loved this place

We had a girlfriend's vacay here. The home is lovely and they had thought of everything! The neighbors were very friendly. We want to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea C.

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

Comfortable, clean and very cute home.

I enjoyed my stay at this VRBO, it really is a cute little gem off the beaten path. Very private with safe neighbors. I stayed there while attending Penland class. It's a close drive and I enjoyed being able to unwind from a daily classroom instruction at Penland.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Nice little house

House was just as described with everything you need. Communication from owner was excellent. We were in town for a wedding but would stay here again if ever back in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Blue Walnut Delight

Blue Walnut is a lovely home conveniently located near downtown Spruce Pine. The owners were accommodating and friendly. They were quick to respond to any questions. I recommend this property to anyone wanting visiting Spruce Pine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAUREEN M.

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

Sweet, thoughtful and artful home away

Owners thought of most everything in this home. Good tools, dishes etc in kitchen. Having laundry for a longer stay (nearly 2 weeks for me) very helpful. Varied art with credits in the “area folder”, record player with something for all, ample linens and basics made for a very homey stay. Quiet neighborhood and good proximity to town. Host checked in and communicated very well. Would stay again for sure! Grateful and felt right at home
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

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

Loved our stay!

Everything about this property was exactly as described in the listing. Super clean, comfortable, and very nicely updated. Had everything that we needed and had no complaints whatsoever! Loved it and hope to return for future stays.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Cozy little house

I took my kids for a few days of bird watching and found this little gem in Spruce Pine. It was centrally located to the places we wanted to explore. Spruce Pine has a small downtown with restaurants and taverns. It’s close to Burnsville and sits between Asheville and Blowing Rock as well. The house was comfortable and well equipped. All the drawers and doors in the kitchen were labeled so you can find what you need easily. There are mini-split air handlers in the main parts of the house for dialing in your comfort level. The WiFi was easy to access and the home was comfortable overall. The owner was in contact several times to check in on us and see if we needed anything. So big thumbs up for that! Enjoyable stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett U.

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

A place to stay while attending Penland school

Quiet neighborhood, close to restaurants and post office and library and highway. Very nice appliances (A/C, oven, washer, dryer, coffee maker). We spent the days at the Penland art school, which is about a ten minute drive away.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Blacksmith Festival

Great location. Very nice house. Excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

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

Beautiful Spruce Pine

Property was just as described. Very clean & included much of what you would need. We really enjoyed our stay! The area is beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Great Little House

We only stayed for two nights for a mini birthday trip but it was a great time! Loved the older build of the house but it also had all the up to date things to make it cozy and comfortable. Definitely a great place to stay if just you or a small family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye M.

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

Perfect Location

This was a perfect find for a trip to help out my family. We normally stay further up in the mountains but on this occasion I needed to be close to the kids' schools and this worked out perfectly. Great little house that was super clean with a very well-stocked kitchen! I really appreciated the charging stations in the bedroom! Finding plugs in older houses is sometimes a challenge. Very close to restaurants in Spruce Pine. Would definitely recommend if you want to be right in Spruce Pine as your home base.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DJ H.

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

Well apointed charming cottage.

Lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca M., Vilas, NC

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

Artisan Gem stay

We enjoyed our stay in this cute home. Everything was as described and comfortable. I and a co-worker were in the area for work and spent most of our time at work but the home was great for relaxing at the end of each day. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette N., Charlotte,Nc

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

Very cute and convenient!

Well stocked and clean and a cute historic home. Adult kids stayed there as we live nearby. They had nothing but compliments about the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

House in Mountains

This house was perfect! House was clean, nicely stocked and very comfortable. Communications with Orvokki and JC were very quick and super helpful. Had a great time visiting local restaurants and coffee shops. Look forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debby H.

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

Fall mountain weekend

Cute house for the three of us and close to lots of great things to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

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

Comfortable and Cozy

We enjoyed our stay and felt safe. This place furnished everything we needed. The home was clean, comfortable and cozy. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. We felt at home and found rest and comfort and relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Clean, comfortable, and charming

The house was super easy to find, recently renovated, and clean with well kept linens and charming decor. The neighbor, Holt, is precious and welcoming, as was the neighborhood cat, Thor (likes to talk, do not pet, Thor has seen things in his life ;-) ) The garden is lovely and location is convenient if you’re in town to go mining. It’s a VERY small town with a lot of commercial/welding/machine shops etc but this street is residential and street lights and surrounding neighbors make it feel safe. We arrived on Sunday and FYI many restaurants were closed ( some through Tuesday or Wednesday) so plan ahead. We ate at the Chalet in little switzerland and breakfast at the 50’s diner a few blocks down. Both were lovely- Diner was what waffle house would be if your Rotary was running it, Chalet was delicious and views were amazing, meals 27-45$ and priced appropriately to the quality. We were asked to strip our beds to the laundry room (and kitchen cleaning requests that weren’t relevant for us) and take our trash out, but there were no trash bags and the can lid was covered in chiggers… so I scrounged together a Walmart bag and took my trash with me. That was a little bit irritating, because a cleaning fee is included… But it didn’t ruin the stay and I would absolutely rent this house again. We didn’t use the kitchen, so can’t comment on appointments but the laundry room seemed nice. Bathroom was clean and bright with good towels, shampoo and soap provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah L., Zion Crossroads

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

Relaxing in the Mountains

My sister and I had to return to our hometown on family Business. This house was actually on the street I grew up on. It was so good to be back home and in such an inviting house. It has everything you need. The kitchen is well stocked, as well as the bathroom. It is in a quiet neighborhood and yet close to everything you might need. You will not be disappointed if you decide to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Orvokki

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We're North Carolina natives with roots in Finland and the south.

Why they chose this property

We love the short walk to downtown dining and shops as well as the close proximity to nature.

What makes this property unique

Charming house that has been fully updated without losing its charisma.

Languages:

English, Finnish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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