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Mountain Gem | 10th floor Luxury Condo in Downtown, Amazing Views

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 481 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

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Asheville, NC
  • Pack Square
    3 min walk
  • Fired Up Creative Lounge Ashville
    4 min walk
  • Thomas Wolfe Memorial
    5 min walk
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    18 min drive

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Mountain Gem | 10th floor Luxury Condo in Downtown, Amazing Views

If you need a get-away to restore peace and tranquility, Mountain Gem is unique in that it will help relieve the pressures of day-to-day life. You'll treasure your time at Mountain Gem, a north-facing condo with a skyline view of the French Broad River Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains beyond. This one-bedroom, one-bath condo in the heart of downtown Asheville features artwork from many different artists located here in Asheville.

As you walk through the front door, you will be met with an open concept kitchen and breakfast bar overlooking the living room. The kitchen, which is perfect for entertaining, features all the amenities you could ask for, including a refrigerator/freezer, five-burner gas range, microwave, dishwasher, Keurig K-Duo coffee maker, electric tea kettle, toaster, and blender. Below the sink you will find an initial stock of dish soap, dishwasher detergent, Finish dish rinse, along with trash bags, recycling bags and paper towels. To help give you a taste of Asheville, we’ve stocked your coffee station with a small supply of local coffee and tea from Dynamite Roasting Co and Asheville Tea Company. Mountain Gem seats four at the breakfast bar, a welcoming location to enjoy a home cooked meal or catch up on work. For entertainment, enjoy a 55” cable TV and 500+ Mbps high speed wi-fi allowing you to stream your favorite show. The living room has a sleeper sofa for two and two mid-century modern chairs, perfect for snuggling and settling in. Mountain Gem is the ideal retreat to wake up in the morning and wind down in the evening courtesy of the sliding glass window in the living room which opens up, allowing for fresh mountain air and unobstructed views.

Off the living room is a separate bedroom where you will find a comfortable King bed complete with linens as well as a velvety chaise lounge to sit back, relax and enjoy the sweeping mountain views. Also located in the bedroom is a 55” cable TV and a calming workspace where you can catch up on work assignments or FaceTime with family. An additional set of linens for the bed and the sleeper sofa are stored in the bedroom closet along with an extra blanket. Enjoy a good night’s sleep courtesy of the white noise machine next to the bed with a range of relaxing sounds and noise volumes to choose from.

The bathroom, which is located off the bedroom, is where you will find a variety of complimentary amenities including shampoo and conditioner, lotion, hand soap, cotton balls and swabs, hair dryer, towels, facial tissue, and toilet paper. The toilet room is closed off from the rest of the bathroom allowing for extra privacy. Also located off the bathroom is a stacked washer and dryer including an initial stock of free and clear laundry pods.

Mountain Gem is located on the 10th floor of the Arras Building, just an elevator ride away from an array of Asheville’s award-winning breweries and restaurants. Don’t forget to visit the many boutique shops and local artists that truly makes Asheville exceptional during your stay.

Mountain Gem is pet-friendly with guests permitted to bring a maximum of two pets. There is a non-refundable $150 one-time pet fee. Additionally, long-term stays are welcome at Mountain Gem.

Access
After you book your stay in Midtown Gem, you will receive a confirmation email and text messages. In the confirmation email there will be a link to electronically sign the lease agreement. We require this to be signed and returned before we will release the access code to the lockbox outside of the condo with the keys. The access code will be texted to you the evening prior to your arrival. These text messages will include a link to our digital guidebook of Asheville and a property guide for the condo. This guide was compiled by our team with information and recommendations from locals created to help you get the most out of your visit to Asheville, as well as housekeeping items like building information, how to access the valet deck, and arrival and departure instructions. We welcome you to save that phone number and use it to easily communicate with us surrounding any questions or comments regarding your stay.

Parking
When you book your stay at Mountain Gem, one of the convenient amenities we offer is valet parking. When you arrive, you'll be greeted by the one of the valet team members, they will ask for your name and phone number. You will then receive a text message providing full access to their services. Payments for valet parking will be made directly with the valet company. Through their texting platform, you can request your vehicle and even leave a gratuity for the team member who assisted you!  Valet parking does have access to electric car charging stations; please inform the valet team upon arrival of the need to charge your vehicle. There is an additional cost to use the charging station which ranges from $10-$20.

Building Amenities
Included in your stay at Midtown Gem is access to the building’s gym, which is located on the 3rd floor of the building. The gym is fully outfitted with Peloton bikes, leading edge treadmills, rowing machines, rogue strength and conditioning equipment, and space for yoga and stretching. To reset your muscles or to relax on your vacation, schedule an appointment at our in-house massage room, Urban Exhale Massage, conveniently located next to the gym on the 3rd floor. Please note, massage services are not included in the cost of your booking.

With amazing views, access to valet parking, our state-of-the-art gym and relaxing massage offerings, we’re here to ensure your time away from home is as relaxing and stress-free as possible. An additional amenity available to you when booking Mountain Gem are our in-house food & beverage offerings, conveniently located on the first floor. Our culinary partners are proud to bring you an irresistible casual yet fine dining restaurant with Bargello, offering a menu inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, as well as the inviting bar and lounge, District 42, serving a collection of seasonal and craft cocktails and shareable small plates. We also proudly offer in room dining with Bargello to-go. View the menu and order from the convenience of your phone by scanning the QR code located in the in-condo guidebook.
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Enjoy features like a gym. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include a car charging station and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and The Orange Peel
This condo offers its guests a fitness center and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Asheville condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Arras Management

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 868 sq ft (81 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet friendly! $150 non-refundable pet fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Vrbo Property
Downtown Mountain view Luxury Condo. Arras Residences Unit #1008
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Mountain Gem | 10th floor Luxury Condo in Downtown, Amazing Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location close to all dining
Wonderful and spacious apartment in the center of town. Excellent furnishings and very comfortable bed. Apartment sized unit with 800ft2. Very well equipped kitchen for meals but why cook when fabulous restaurants are steps away. Located in the building with the Kimpton affording the use of their amenities including gym, spa, morning coffee bar, evening wine tasting. Very pet friendly building. Overall an outstanding and upscale place to stay in Asheville. We won't stay anywhere else when we return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Downtown Asheville
We absolutely loved our stay at the mountain gem! It was a very luxurious stay and the building was beautiful as well. It was located central to everything in town and we were able to walk everywhere. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful condo
Mountain Gem is a great condo downtown in Asheville. Amazing view from the large windows that open so you can enjoy the mountain air! Very clean and a great location to walk to everything. There is a great bar downstairs if you want to stay in. The host are very nice and responsive. Saw some post about noise but it was not loud at all. You may hear a fire truck a time or 2 but it’s about 30 seconds and not loud indoors. Would love to come back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation
The property was beautiful, clean, comfortable. Just as shown in the pictures. A nice relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parrish D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect condo in Downtown Asheville
Perfect condo in the heart of downtown! The hotel staff were so lovely, the apartment was clean and well maintained, and the valet was an added bonus. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Will do it again!
Really well done. Easy check-in process; valet for parking; hi-quality space (including very comfortable bed); great location in center of downtown. Everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't Wait to Stay Again!
This condo in downtown Asheville was the perfect place for our weekend getaway. The condo was beautiful, clean, and you cannot beat the convenience of the location. The valet parking included was a huge value add to the whole stay. 10/10 recommend and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arras Asheville Trip
The property was completely as advertised. It is convenient to everything in Downtown Asheville. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen we have ever had in a VRBO rental. The views of the Blue Ridge Mountains was incredible. The apartment was immaculate and provided us a great meeting place for the people we were visiting and visiting with. The staff at the Arras and the property manager went out of their way to be responsive to all of our needs and questions. They are very cognizant of the Kimpton name and represent it extremely well in all aspects of service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Slade S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful city
The stay was amazing and the staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

K O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Gem
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mountain Gem. The staff was attentive and helpful. The unit was super clean, comfortable and had everything we could have needed, including dog bowls for our pups. We loved the central location while we explored the downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
We enjoyed our stay at Mountain Gem. The only drawback is property is near a fire station and hospital. The sirens blast all hours of the day. I lived in Manhattan and never experience the level of noise I heard. For a high end building it should have been constructed with better sound proof windows. Other than that the place is wonderful, beautiful views, great food in the restaurants and close to all attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth every penny
We typically stay out of downtown at B&Bs and walk in. Well, we have no regrets booking this spot. Incredibly refined accommodations, incredible location and view, and great food & drink on the first floor. Highly recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Early Summer Vacation
very well appointed unit, clean and location could not be better! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Asheville Stay- Dogs Included
The vacation rental in the residence side of the Arras hotel in Asheville was wonderful. The location is unbeatable, especially since you can bring your dogs. We had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the hotel atmosphere, but with the added bonus of having your own condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Asheville Getaway!
The apartment is true to listing and really impressive upon entry. The valet and entry is easy, the building is beautiful and well-kept. The location is fantastic and makes for easy access to all of downtown by foot. The flat itself is on a quiet hall with other Vrbo renters, but we only saw one other renter in our 5 days. The view was amazing. We did hear street sounds but it did not disrupt our sleep. The place is well appointed with basics, and the coffee was local and delicious. The only essential missing for the coffee was creamer and the front desk assisted me with that. We would definitely rent this unit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location In Asheville
You can’t beat the location and amenities of this property if you want to stay in downtown Asheville. We stayed for a month and enjoyed every minute! The management is very responsive and attentive. We will definitely be staying there again!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and location
We really enjoyed our stay at this apartment. Great views and very close to everything in downtown Asheville. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dabe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Time at the Asheville Arras
what a great place to stay! all of the staff were so friendly and helpful. we enjoyed our stay so much. will be staying here every time we are back in Asheville.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Great property, optionally located in downtown Asheville.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
NYE
Great layout, great location, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous views, fabulous visit! Exactly as pictured/described.
(Our family stayed in two units, so this review is a duplicate of our review of the other unit, as our experience in both was excellent.) We definitely want to return! These units were excellent for our family. I can't say enough good things. The views from the units was sublime, the kitchen was stocked with all the things we needed to be able to cook, the high quality bedding and mattress and black-out curtains gave us excellent rest and night's sleep. The self controllable temperature for AC/heat was important for us, so that was great. The units are in the same building as a hotel, but are not technically affiliated with the hotel. Yet, the hotel staff that we interacted with as we went up and down to our units were SO lovely and welcoming, and the entire building was doing an excellent job of trying to be covid safe for everyone! (For example, signs by the elevators that said "Please have only two people or one family in the elevators for physical distancing.") I bring that up because we had friends staying in a different hotel that didn't do covid precautions very well, and the staff at the other hotel were not as skilled as the ones in our building. We were really impressed by comparison. The gym facility was fantastic, and the restaurant located in the hotel was DELICIOUS. Bonnie and Caitlin were the people in charge of our units and they were absolutely delightful! They helped us with any need we had. Some people in my family have special needs and therefore have high standards for where they stay when traveling, and there was not a single complaint from any of them. THAT alone says a lot! Walking distance to tons of shops, restaurants, and amenities. The only constructive tip I would mention is that the elevators in the building can be very confusing to use for elderly people, or people not technically savvy. We got used to them quickly, but it would have been good to have more specific instructions about how to use them for our very first ride. Other than that, everything was excellent! We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Mischa P., Arlington TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
This unit is not as nice as the other units
We've now stayed in 3 of the units at this location, and this one was the worst (the others were wonderful). The biggest detractor was the noise of flushing toilets above this unit. It sounds as though all the plumbing from the upper floors runs right through the ceiling in the bathroom of this unit. Every couple minutes, during certain times of the day, you can hear the distinctive whoosh of plumbing sounds as toilets were flushed. We also got periodic smells of sewer gas that seemed to coincide with the whooshing of the toilet flushes. It wasn't constant, but at least a couple times per day we'd smell the sewer gas. And finally, this unit seemed less well cared for than the others. For example, there were two hooks on the wall of the living room that were obviously for pieces of art that were missing. Why didn't they take the hooks out? Or why didn't they replace the missing art? Also, the unit was missing coat hooks, which were sorely missed since the crisp autumn air necessitated coats. All summed up, we'll definitely stay at the other units at this establishment again, (their service, location, amenities, and all the other units we've seen are wonderful), but we'll avoid this particular unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding location and unit
The location is perfect . . The unit good in size and tastefully decorated . Found the staff to be professional and food and beverage to be far superior then most hotels in Asheville. Can’t wait to return .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Margo D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week in Asheville
The property was beautiful. Perfect location and view was great. Kitchen amenities could be improved. Need mixing bowls and serving bowls. Since we were visiting during the pandemic, we cooked a lot and didn't have everything we needed. Over all, very nice property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Downtown Location
This is the perfect spot from which to set out on foot to explore downtown Asheville. There is a lot to see in the immediate area, including Pack Park, art galleries and restaurants. This condo is in a recently remodeled historic high rise former bank building. The first nine floors are the Kimpton Hotel, the 10th floor are VRBO condos and the upper floors are all private condos. Even though the VRBO condos are not associated with the hotels, VRBO guests use the hotel elevators and hotel valet parking and the hotel staff are super friendly and helpful. Having a restaurant and bar just downstairs is very convenient. Even though there is a kitchen in the condo, it isn’t really set up for anything other than coffee or take out—there isn’t a dining table, just stools along the kitchen counter. But, that’s fine because there are just so many great restaurants to try! The den, bedroom and bathroom are all lovely. The floor to ceiling windows in the den and bedroom showcase the northern view of downtown with the beautiful hills just beyond. We appreciated the convenience of having a washer/dryer in the condo. One note for those who are bothered by street noise in hotels: there is a charming historic fire station just a block away so you might consider bringing a sound machine for restful sleep.