Stay in the heart of downtown Asheville at Southern Gem, a luxury 2-bedroom condo inside the historic S&W Building. Located directly across from Pritchard Park, this stylish downtown Asheville vacation rental puts restaurants, shopping, galleries, entertainment, and local attractions just outside your door. Inside, exposed brick, hardwood floors, upscale finishes, and modern amenities create a one-of-a-kind urban retreat for guests who want to experience Asheville on foot.
Perfect For
Couples and friends seeking a luxury downtown Asheville vacation rental, Guests looking for a walkable Asheville condo near restaurants and shopping, Families and small groups needing flexible sleeping arrangements, Weekend getaways and Asheville city escapes, Foodies, brewery lovers, art enthusiasts, and live music fans, Travelers looking for a 2-bedroom downtown Asheville rental with a pull-out sofa, Guests who want easy access to both downtown Asheville and Blue Ridge Mountain adventures
What You’ll Love
- Prime downtown Asheville location directly across from Pritchard Park
- Walk to restaurants, breweries, cocktail bars, shops, galleries, and entertainment
- Historic S&W Building setting with distinctive Asheville character
- Exposed brick and industrial-inspired architectural details
- Private outdoor deck/patio for relaxing and dining
- Spacious open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas
- Flexible sleeping space with a pull-out sofa in the primary bedroom
- Elevator access
- Easy drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Western North Carolina outdoor recreation
Home Features
2 bedrooms | 2 full bathrooms + powder room | Sleeps in beds: 4 | Maximum occupancy: 7
- Pull-out sofa in the primary bedroom for additional sleeping space
- Open-concept living and dining area
- Exposed brick and exposed ductwork
- Hardwood floors
- Upscale tile and granite finishes
- Modern kitchen with upscale appliances
- Comfortable, stylish furnishings
- Spacious living room for relaxing between Asheville adventures
- Elevator access within the building
Outdoor Features
- Private outdoor deck/patio
- Outdoor space for morning coffee or an evening drink
- Dining and seating area for enjoying the downtown atmosphere
- Walkable access to the heart of downtown Asheville
Practical Details
- Linens & towels provided (one set per guest)
- Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival
- Minimum booking age: the reserving guest must be 25+
- Elevator access
- Due to the downtown location, guests should expect some street noise, vehicle traffic, pedestrians, and occasional nearby construction
- Parking: There is only street parking for this property. The Health and Human Services parking garage located on the block behind the building, and there are several municipal Parking Garages (Rankin, Civic Center, Aloft Hotel, Wall Street) located within a 1-3 block walk of the S&W building, at guest’s expense. The first hour of parking is free, $1.25 per hour thereafter, daily maximum parking $12.00. On street metered parking is FREE Saturday 6 PM-Monday 8 AM, and all city holidays.
Want a closer look? Watch the full video tour of Southern Gem on our YouTube channel for a room-by-room walkthrough.
Location Highlights
Located in the heart of Downtown Asheville
Directly across from Pritchard Park
Walk → downtown restaurants, breweries, cocktail bars, and coffee shops
1 minute walk → Asheville Music Hall
5 minute walk → Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville / Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
10 minute walk → Orange Peel
5 minutes → Grey Eagle Music Hall
10 minutes → Biltmore Estate
25 minutes → Asheville Regional Airport
Walk to local boutiques, galleries, and entertainment
Easy access to Asheville’s arts and live music scene
At Southern Gem, Asheville isn’t simply nearby—you’re staying in the middle of it. Spend the day exploring downtown on foot, return to your historic luxury condo to relax on the private patio, and head back out when you’re ready to experience Asheville’s restaurants, music, and nightlife.
✨ Exclusive Yonder Biltmore Ticket Benefit When you book, you’ll receive a special code for discounted Biltmore Estate tickets. This guest-only perk makes it even easier to enjoy Asheville’s most iconic experience. Learn more about our Biltmore Estate ticket discount program.
✨ Yonder Experience Program Enhance your stay with discounts to curated adventures and immersive experiences—from falconry, fly fishing, and waterfall hikes to in-home chef dinners, art workshops, rooftop bar tours, yoga sessions, axe-throwing, scavenger hunts, and more.
Learn more about our Yonder Experience offerings.
Professionally managed by Yonder, our local team is dedicated to delivering a smooth, high-quality guest experience from booking through check-out, with thoughtful care and consistent support every step of the way. Our Guest Experience Team is available every day of the year from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM by phone, text, message, or email, with emergency support available overnight.
⭐ Yonder Policies & Information
Clean Guarantee All homes are backed by our 100% Clean Guarantee. The details are disclosed in your rental agreement.
Check-In / Check-Out Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We’re happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can’t be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.
Pets Many of our guests have allergies, so we have maintained a pet-free environment so they can enjoy their vacation without the potential of an allergic reaction. If you have a pet, we are happy to recommend some alternatives nearby in our 'Pet Friendly Home' collection.
Quiet Policy This home is located in a peaceful, private mountain community. To preserve the relaxing setting for everyone, please keep noise to a respectful level at all times. Parties and disruptive behavior aren’t permitted, and we kindly ask that you be mindful of neighbors and quiet hours starting at 10pm.
Payment, Cancellation & Travel Insurance Please review our policies here.
Extended Stays Reservations of 30 days or more are subject to review; stays exceeding 90 days require an additional agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.
Military Discount We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.
Last-Minute Bookings For reservations made **within 7 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests. This includes:
* A clear photo of a government-issued ID
* A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name)
* A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest’s name
Subject to security screening for verification and authenticity. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.