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Southern Gem

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 ½-bath

Sleeps: 4

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Southern Gem is one of downtown Asheville's original vacation rentals, located in the historic & fully renovated S&W Building, providing truly luxurious accommodations! Everything is very walkable in downtown Asheville with restaurants right outside your front door, with easy access via car to literally everything in the area for outdoor enthusiasts & more. Come live downtown for awhile & create your own memories!

Location: Downtown Asheville business district; right across from Pritchard Park in the heart of downtown.

Accommodations: (Sleeps 4-7) 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, Powder Room Bath

Occupancy Summary / Sleeps in beds: 4 Max. Occupancy: 7

(PLEASE NOTE: Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens.)

What You Can Expect: Welcome to the heart of downtown Asheville! While staying in the S&W Building you are within walking distance to shopping, dinning, recreation, and everything downtown Asheville has to offer. The location is second to none.

These unique luxury guest quarters were renovated with a "touch of modern" to compliment the old-world feel of the historic lofts in the local landmark of the S&W Building. The Southern Gems modern renovation features upscale finishes, exposed bring, exposed ductwork, hardwood floors, tile & granite, along with upscale appliances & furniture. There is also an elevator for full access to all.

Southern Gem offers a landmark experience unique to Asheville, and truly has it all for the discerning traveler. Being right downtown with modern amenities, the upscale destination has built a reputation over the years as one of the most popular accommodations in Asheville, and now in our Yonder luxury portfolio, and is one of the most requested! It is not surprising when you put a terrific property together with a spectacular world class location and everything that Asheville has to offer. Come see what we mean.

The condo features a private outdoor deck/patio area for relaxing, dining, or just enjoying a drink.

You are just minutes from America's favorite scenic byway, The Blue Ridge Parkway, motorcycle touring, biking, hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, zip lining, Segway tour…just about any outdoor activity! Or, take a quick ride or WALK to downtown Asheville to enjoy the first-rate restaurants, shopping, galleries, spas, and entertainment.

We look forward to possibly booking your stay, should these accommodations work for you. We can reserve your stay with a credit card and send out a rental agreement to firm everything up when you are ready…but don't delay too long.

Discover our Yonder Experience Program! Enjoy outdoor adventures, falconry, fly fishing, waterfall tours, and bike rentals. Indulge in in-home chef experiences, art workshops, rooftop bar tours, and axe throwing. Try private scavenger hunts, on-site yoga, and seasonal mini-retreats. Plus, get discounted Biltmore Estate tickets! Learn more about our experiences.

Exclusive Yonder special: When you book Southern Gem, you will receive a special code for discounted tickets to the Biltmore Estate! Click here for more info.

Additional Rate And Fees information: Yonder openly shares our Cleaning Fees in a manner of full disclosure, as we think this is the most honest and forthright approach with respect to our guests. Our Cleaning Fees are backed by our Clean Guarantee, which reflects the highest level of standards, pristine environments for our guests, and a level of clean that surpasses any other vacation homes; we literally guarantee it! processing fee Current local tax rate is 13% No Security Deposit / Guests are responsible for damages.

Early Check In and/or Late Check Out may be possible, depending on cleaning schedules and other reservations. If it is possible, there may be an additional fee that would be determined based on the time that you wish to check in or out and the seasonal rates.

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 can recommend some alternatives nearby.

PARKING OPTIONS: 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. On street metered parking is FREE Saturday 6 PM-Monday 8 AM, and all city holidays.

Payment - Cancellation - Insurance Please review our payment & cancellation policies, along with information about vacation rental insurance by clicking here.

Military Discount We have tremendous respect and gratitude for former and present military personnel. Yonder would like to offer a 5% discount on this home. Some restrictions apply, not valid with any other offers. The only thing we ask is that you present identification in the form of an “CAC” card or a “DD Form 2” card (Blue & Green). Please type in “herodiscount” into the promo code text box when booking.

Note: Reservations over 30 days are subject for review prior to acceptance. A separate rental agreement will be required for 90+ day stays.

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Guest Room Suite (#1)
Bed Type: King
Bath Type: ensuite full Bath (#1)

Guest Room Suite (#2)
Bed Type: King
Bath Type: Ensuite full Bath (#2)

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Body Soap & Shampoo

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Paper Towels

Streaming Television

Toilet Paper

Wi-Fi

Yonder Experience Program

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Family Time

Review Date: October 17, 2024

Vacation Date: July 17, 2024

"Very nice property, well located. Great food options on the first floor.

Reviewed By: Ralph S

Spring Break 2024

Review Date: September 30, 2024

Vacation Date: April 3, 2024

"Our family had an amazing trip to Asheville. The location of the property was perfect. So convenient and walkable to everything downtown. The condo itself was well stocked with ample space for a family of 4. We loved the modern decor and the furniture and beds were very comfortable. We would definitely book this same property again!

Reviewed By: Debbie B

Nice Location

Review Date: September 30, 2024

Vacation Date: April 19, 2024

"This property was very nice and clean. The listing was exactly what it said it was. Very conveniently located to everything. Only problem was the ice maker did not work.

Reviewed By: Jenna M

Fantastic

Review Date: August 31, 2024

Vacation Date: August 21, 2024

"We just enjoyed 4 nights at this property. It was fantastic. The condo is exactly like pictured. Very spacious and well equipped. One of the reasons we chose this property was for the outdoor space. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Reviewed By: Beth W

Nice. But Bring your own towels.

Review Date: April 29, 2024

Vacation Date: April 24, 2024

"Nice and spacious. Very convenient to downtown. Only one bath towel per person. Trash take out is challenging.

Reviewed By: WWH

This home is incredible!

Review Date: December 5, 2023

Vacation Date: June 16, 2023

"It had an unbeatable location and was huge. The amount of space and the cleanliness of the home made for a great experience. On top of that, the owner was extremely responsive and helpful. We certainly want to book here again on a future visit.

Reviewed By: Peter

Everything Was Great!

Review Date: November 13, 2023

Vacation Date: May 12, 2023

"Candidly, the pictures didn't do this place justice. A unique space, perfect for our weekend in Asheville. The patio was a great way to unwind at the end of the day with a beer and staring up at the night sky. The location was great assuming you want to experience the city, walkable, with vendors and bars right on the first floor too! We're planning on making this our regular location when visiting family in the area.

Reviewed By: Shane

Totally Private

Review Date: October 5, 2023

Vacation Date: March 24, 2023

"Center of everything, and somehow totally private. Our family had an amazing time. Loved all the modern amenities. Thank you we hope to book again

Reviewed By: Adam & Debra

Convenient to Everything

Review Date: October 1, 2023

Vacation Date: March 13, 2023

"Great place, clean and convenient to everything in downtown Asheville.

Reviewed By: Alan

Beautiful City Apartment

Review Date: April 26, 2023

Vacation Date: April 17, 2023

"Beautiful 2 level apartment was exactly as pictured. It was very clean, everything was in working order, it was fully appointed, and it was nicely decorated . The location is perfect with easy access to many, many restaurants and shopping. It was ideal for 2 couples as we had plenty of space.

Reviewed By: C. O'Neill

Perfect Location

Review Date: February 28, 2023

Vacation Date: December 2, 2022

"Perfect location, very clean and well stocked, plenty of space for 4 adults and 2 toddlers, and great communication from the host. Also really appreciate the unit had a pack n play! I would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed By: Anna

Great Downtown Location

Review Date: February 10, 2023

Vacation Date: October 29, 2022

"This is a great location to walk around downtown, close to shops, restaurants, and the arena if going to a concert. There is a food court on bottom floor with good choices and the condo has security codes that have to be entered to use elevator to condo so I felt very safe. Having 2.5 bathrooms and the large areas plus outside patio made it a great choice. I would point out that the bedroom upstairs does not have a door, the stairs end at opening to bedroom so you can hear anyone downstairs if they are staying up later. The fold out couch is in upstairs bedroom, the downstairs couch does not fold out. That is good to know if you have people that do not want to share a bed. I would stay here anytime I go to Asheville if I am with friends and we want more space than a hotel and ability to cook. I love the decor with the exposed brick.

Reviewed By: Elizabeth

Prime Location

Review Date: December 24, 2022

Vacation Date: May 27, 2022

"Beautiful condo in the perfect downtown location.

Reviewed By: Rick D

Downtown getaway

Review Date: November 19, 2022

Vacation Date: November 11, 2022

"Exactly as described. We parked our car for the weekend and didn’t use it again until check out. Perfect walkable location to all the downtown hot spots! Would definitely stay here again

Reviewed By: AS

Gréât location!

Review Date: November 15, 2022

Vacation Date: May 6, 2022

"We had a laid back weekend with high school friends! Easy walking to breweries, restaurants, book store and shopping!

Reviewed By: Kimberly H

We Had a Blast!

Review Date: October 14, 2022

Vacation Date: August 5, 2022

"We had a great time at this location! Parking was a bit of a challenge but once we figured that out, we had a blast! Checking in was simple, checking out was just as easy. The place was spacious, and super cute inside! The bigger bedroom is upstairs and is HUGE! So much space! It has its own full bathroom and the 2nd bedroom is downstairs and is a good size with its own full bathroom. There’s a 3rd half bathroom right off the main space as well. This is a great location and walking distance to a bunch of restaurants, shops, bars, breweries. Lots of fun things to do around! I would highly recommend it!!

Reviewed By: Brooke

Amazing!!!!

Review Date: August 3, 2022

Vacation Date: July 28, 2022

"This property was amazing. Perfect location in the middle of Asheville. CLEAN, spacious and beautiful. You will not be disappointed with your stay.

Reviewed By: Kim

Great Place!

Review Date: April 12, 2022

Vacation Date: March 6, 2022

"Great location, right in downtown Asheville. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed By: Adam

Perfect for Us

Review Date: March 9, 2022

Vacation Date: February 25, 2022

"Great location, condo was clean and worked perfect for our group.

Reviewed By: Leah

Great Location Downtown Asheville

Review Date: January 15, 2022

Vacation Date: October 23, 2021

"Was great for two couples as two great master suites. Parking is an issue and cars had to be moved once. Kitchen and unit was very well equipped. There was stair access which is a huge plus. Worth the price.

Reviewed By: Joan M

Wonderful Location

Review Date: December 10, 2021

Vacation Date: November 25, 2021

"What a wonderful location. Stores and restaurants are minutes away. It was a wonderful apartment filled with everything you would need to be away from home for a week especially helping us celebrate thanksgiving. We loved the decor and it was extremely spacious. 5 stars !

Reviewed By: Greg

Great stay in Asheville!

Review Date: December 10, 2021

Vacation Date: December 2, 2021

"Great rental! Loved the location. We parked at one of the close, conveniently located garages and walked everywhere. Thank you for a great stay!

Reviewed By: Beth

Nice Place

Review Date: October 26, 2021

Vacation Date: October 10, 2021

"Nice place.

Reviewed By: Mike R

Excellent

Review Date: October 17, 2021

Vacation Date: August 30, 2021

"We loved the place and would come back. The decor and location was great. The parking can be expensive but as long as you are staying downtown it shouldn’t be a problem. The pictures of the place were very accurate and the place was really clean!

Reviewed By: Chanda H

In the heart of all the action

Review Date: October 12, 2021

Vacation Date: July 27, 2021

"My wife, son and I enjoyed being downtown in walking distance to all majoy attractions. We had a fantastic time and enjoyed uniqie, first class accomodations.

Reviewed By: John F

Wonderful Stay

Review Date: October 8, 2021

Vacation Date: July 16, 2021

"Wonderful surroundings, comfy location. Great amenities

Reviewed By: David W

Perfect

Review Date: October 8, 2021

Vacation Date: July 18, 2021

"Great place. Great location access to lots of shops, well furnished, space, super clean. Highly recommended!

Reviewed By: Nick C

Great Stay

Review Date: July 29, 2021

Vacation Date: June 11, 2021

"Had a great stay. The rental is beautiful, has a lovely patio, and is in an excellent location!

Reviewed By: Erin

Prime Location!

Review Date: July 29, 2021

Vacation Date: July 9, 2021

"Wow! This unit is in a prime location! Literally you are right in the thick of the entire city. The downtown area was either a block or two to access restaurants, bakeries, breweries and music halls. From the start, the check in process was very easy and seamless. The stay was very pleasant, comfortable and even nicer than what the pictures show. The staff, attention to detail, and service professionals were very prompt to respond to all matters. Incredible opportunity for our family to reunite with friends in Asheville and I would definitely stay here again and again and again.

Reviewed By: Spencer

Fun Time

Review Date: July 8, 2021

Vacation Date: May 6, 2021

"Great place. As advertised. Close to downtown fun.

Reviewed By: Keth P

Perfect for our family

Review Date: July 8, 2021

Vacation Date: April 23, 2021

"Southern Gem was perfect for our long weekend in Asheville! There was plenty of space and the location was great!! The management company was so accommodating.

Reviewed By: Leslie G

Fantastic Location!

Review Date: July 8, 2021

Vacation Date: April 19, 2021

"Beautiful home. Well appointed and perfectly situated. Plenty of privacy in the middle of downtown. Definitely recommend!

Reviewed By: Lora G

Girls weekend

Review Date: July 8, 2021

Vacation Date: May 28, 2021

"Had a great time visiting and everything was walkable from this ballin pad :)

Reviewed By: Tara N

Perfect for downtown Asheville

Review Date: July 2, 2021

Vacation Date: June 6, 2021

"Beautiful condo, location is perfect for walking downtown Asheville. Furnishing s outstanding. My son walked in and said. “Dad, you nailed it picking this one."

Reviewed By: Gary H

Weekend in Asheville

Review Date: July 2, 2021

Vacation Date: June 4, 2021

"Our trip and this condo was wonderful! The place was extremely clean, so nice and in a great location. Also like the security! Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed By: Lisa K

Immaculate Apartment

Review Date: June 21, 2021

Vacation Date: April 1, 2020

"Wow! After several visits to Asheville staying at B&B's and hotels it was time to try a Luxury Vacation Rental. After much research, I landed at Yonder and we were so thrilled with the outcome. Working with the friendly and helpful staff allowed us to pinpoint a terrific rental property right downtown as desired.. The 2 bedroom 2.5 bath apartment Southern Gem is exactly that; a Gem. The apartment itself was immaculate. Upscale furnishings, spacious and as well equipped as home. Comfortable beds with fresh pillows! Outdoor space for the unit was an excellent bonus. Location was as central as you can ask for, across from Tupelo Honey one of the most desired reservations in town. We have rented all over the world and I highly recommend using Yonder Mountain Luxury Rentals for all your Western North Carolina needs.

Reviewed By: Alison K

Great Stay!

Review Date: June 8, 2021

Vacation Date: February 14, 2021

"Great stay in the heart of Asheville!

Reviewed By: Samuel

Perfect Downtown Location

Review Date: May 26, 2021

Vacation Date: September 16, 2018

"Very spacious and well-appointed apartment. Parking in nearby city garage was easier than expected. We were able to easily walk to all the many great restaurants nearby. It was also easy to drive to the surrounding mountains for hiking.

Reviewed By: Peter S

Great Location and Very Nice Accommodations.

Review Date: May 26, 2021

Vacation Date: November 1, 2018

"Nice amenities and layout. Wonderful for a girls trip to Asheville.

Reviewed By: Aundrea C

True “Southern Gem”

Review Date: May 26, 2021

Vacation Date: May 16, 2019

"My high school friends and I recently celebrated our 60th birthdays with a visit to Asheville. The Southern Gem Loft was truly a "southern gem." First, it is located in a historic building...located in the heart of the town. The place was jaw-dropping beautiful and we felt safe, given the numerous locks on the outside and inside doors, as well as the elevator. All in all...we couldn't have chosen a better spot to celebrate our Sensational Sixtieth!

Reviewed By: Sue C

Relaxing

Review Date: May 26, 2021

Vacation Date: July 25, 2019

"Great location, felt comfortable to relax

Reviewed By: Kristina C

Downtown Asheville

Review Date: May 26, 2021

Vacation Date: August 3, 2019

"Great loft in downtown Asheville. Walking distance to many restaurants & shopping. Parking was much easier than expected.

Reviewed By: Susan H

Amazing Location

Review Date: May 26, 2021

Vacation Date: August 11, 2019

"We stayed at the Southern Gem and couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The location is hard to beat, we could easily walk anywhere we wanted to go. Parking was about a block away, we just had one person unload our bags while the other parked the car. The apartment was clean and tastefully decorated!

Reviewed By: Maggie C

Great Location, Very Accommodating, Perfect Condo in Asheville

Review Date: May 26, 2021

Vacation Date: September 18, 2019

"We stayed at the Southern Gem last weekend for a girls' weekend. There were 4 of us and this VRBO was the perfect choice. Beautifully decorated, spacious, and so very comfortable. Enjoyed listening to the street music at night and relaxing on the patio. Appreciated that the hosts provided coffee and creamers for us along with a very well-equipped kitchen - although we didn't need to use it a there were so many wonderful restaurants nearby. Thank you for making our stay perfect.

Reviewed By: Andrea N

Fabulous Location

Review Date: May 26, 2021

Vacation Date: October 3, 2019

"The location was perfect, easy to walk to anywhere in the city. Lovely building and condo with 2 master bedrooms on separate floors.

Reviewed By: Trish P

Girls Weekend

Review Date: May 26, 2021

Vacation Date: October 11, 2019

"We had five ladies staying in the condo for a long weekend and it was perfect! You are right in the Middle of the downtown area for great shopping and restaurants and we even walked to the River Arts area. The setup of the condo was fantastic- we loved exploring the city until mid afternoon and then coming back for wine and snacks on the awesome outdoor area. And The Biltmore is only a 15 minute drive. We dropped our bags off with one person at the front door and then the parking deck around back was easily accessible. The furnishings and quality are exactly as pictured. Wonderful trip

Reviewed By: Tammy D

Asheville Christmas

Review Date: May 26, 2021

Vacation Date: December 24, 2019

"Great location in downtown Asheville! Once we navigated around and got all of our things in we were good to go. The Yonder team were always available - even over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with any issues or questions that we had. Would definitely go back and travel with less food and enjoy all the great restaurants that are within blocks of the condo. Great trip!

Reviewed By: Susie P

Urban Local

Review Date: May 26, 2021

Vacation Date: September 1, 2020

"This property is in downtown, close to everything. Easily walk to restaurants & shopping. The only caveat is the accompanying urban hum.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Beautiful Property in the Heart of Asheville

Review Date: May 26, 2021

Vacation Date: December 3, 2020

"Easy instructions and extremely secure property. Code to gain entry to building, elevator, and apartment. Very clean! Deck was amazing! Definitely coming back!!!

Reviewed By: Jimmy M

Location Is Fantastic!

Review Date: February 3, 2021

Vacation Date: August 4, 2020

"Apartment is beautiful and just as pictured. Very spacious. Location is fantastic, walkable to many places. HHS parking lot is nice, close, well lighted, affordable. Lots of street parking on weekend.

Reviewed By: Susan

A Great Place To Stay!

Review Date: February 3, 2021

Vacation Date: September 7, 2020

"The place was in a perfect location and easy to access. This is a great place to stay for two couples and we will definitely try to stay here again next time we come to Asheville!

Reviewed By: Miles

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