Urban Living Loft-King Bed, 1 mile to Casino!

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After exploring Downtown Bristol, relax & unwind on these comfortable sofas. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to prepare your meals.

The beautiful space features a gourmet kitchen with lovely custom cabinetry.

This is a nighttime view of State Street. Our loft is located in the Heart of Downtown Bristol - come live the Urban Lifestyle!

All of our buildings pictured here have been historically restored and they house six beautiful lofts! Book your stay today and Live Like a Local.

Such a comfortable room! You can enjoy cable TV, a Netflix movie, or catch up on your reading!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2890 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Gym
Air conditioning

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)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

About this property

This former Department Store built in 1898 has been restored into 4 modern design loft apts, setting the standard for affordable luxury in the heart of Downtown Bristol. This is a stylish open concept loft, featuring exposed brick walls, beautiful hard wood floors & private deck. Our loft is located on the State Line dividing Virginia & Tennessee. This loft is smartly appointed, just bring a change of clothes & explore our vibrant, walk-able Downtown. Come let us pamper you! Its Bristol Baby!

We historically restored this Betty Gay Department store building and you will love the cool vibe and ambiance! Its a great place to relax & unwind after a busy day of exploring Bristol and the surrounding area!

Special Features & Amenities:
Luxury Queen Bed
Private Entrance
Dedicated Parking Space
Treadmill
Custom Hickory Cabinetry
Stainless Steel Appliances
Double Stainless Butterfly Sink
Garbage Disposal
Washer & Dryer
Ceiling Fans
Fully equipped Kitchen
Kitchen spices & seasonings
Crockpot
Flat screen HD TV
Cable TV with Netflix
Firestick streaming TV
Additional TV in bedroom
Iron/Ironing board
Complimentary Coffee, K-cup coffee pot combo
Tea Pot with/complimentary teas
Snack basket
Reliable & Fast WiFi
Charging station
Shampoo & Toiletries
Filtered water from the refrigerator
door & ice maker, bottled water

Guest access

You will have the entire loft to yourself and have your own private entrance. The loft entrance is up the back steps. You will have your own private deck.

Other things to note

Must be able to climb stairs. Our loft is located on the 2nd floor. Only 26 steps to the 2nd floor Urban Lifestyle Loft!

The loft must be rented for at least 3-night stays for both NASCAR Bristol races and the Rhythm & Roots Music Festival.

For those looking to exercise - we have several fitness centers located close by that offer daily rates.
-Anytime Fitness
-YMCA & YWCA
-Cross Fit 423 located across the street
Other great places that may be of interest:
-Grocery store less than a mile away
-Hair Salons & Barber shop in walking distance
-4 Craft breweries Downtown
-Many local restaurants in walking distance

Property manager

Karen Hester

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Gym

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The sitting area of the kitchen and bar features stainless steel appliances and custom hickory cabinets.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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. Paramount Center for the Arts and Birthplace of Country Music Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Euclid Shopping Center and Lee Garden Shopping Center. 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) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. - ‬6 min walk
‪Southern Craft BBQ - ‬5 min walk
‪Blackbird Bakery - ‬4 min walk
‪State Street Sweets & Eats - ‬9 min walk
‪McAlister's Deli - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Living Loft-King Bed, 1 mile to Casino! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Urban Living Loft-King Bed, 1 mile to Casino!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urban Living Loft-King Bed, 1 mile to Casino!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Urban Living Loft-King Bed, 1 mile to Casino! 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.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

15 Apr, 2025

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

Felt like home

We had a wonderful stay. We were out and about most of the day but did all of our own cooking instead of eating out. There is everything you need plus some! The bedding was great and I really appreciated all the throw blankets and comfy pillows. You can tell that Karen has thought of every scenario. You won’t wish you had anything… all the little things you may forget to pack, don’t worry… she’s got you covered and it’s probably there! Hopefully we can come back someday.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

3 Nov, 2024

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

Perfect Weekend

This place was outstanding!! It was clean, well maintained, well equipped, and the location was perfect (within walking distance to everything downtown)!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

13 Jun, 2024

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

Great location

Loved the location and character of this property!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

19 Oct, 2024

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

Everything you need!

Our Host and the property were amazing! Everything you could need has been thought of already. It's beautiful and exceptionally maintained! The location to all things downtown Bristol was perfect - no need to drive anywhere if you don't want.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

30 Oct, 2024

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

Beautiful urban loft in the of Town

We had a wonderful time in Bristol Tenn/Va. Karen weny above an beyond making sure we had everything that would make out stay conformable, even covering the item we most frequently leave behind. All I can say is a great town and an even better Loft.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vina L.

3 Oct, 2024

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

Absolutely Amazing Stay!!!

This loft is not only beautiful and fully equipped, but the hosts are wonderful, accessible and provide special personal touches, they clearly have a lot of pride in this beautiful place and love what they offer, and they include local info to ensure a wonderful experience. The rooftop deck adds an extra special area to enjoy the evenings and mornings. We recommend this place 100%!!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

10 Oct, 2024

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

The host was accommodating and promptly responded to questions. We did not have much time to explore the area but it appeared very accessible.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

18 Sept, 2024

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

Bristol Downtown Loft

The downtown loft is a perfect location when visiting Bristol! The loft is clean and has everything you will need. The owner is very responsive if needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige P.

21 Oct, 2024

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

Quick getaway

Our initial interest was to visit the Burger Bar and not knowing the area we wanted somewhere close. WOW! What a beautiful place and Karen was absolutely the best host! Everything we needed and more was right there and her suggestions of places to eat and visit were great!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

A.J. M.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Best place in Bristol!

I've stayed at a lot of rentals, and this one was the best-equipped place I've ever stayed at. They thought of everything and made it available. It's a beautiful, comfortable place in a great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott and Stephanie B.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Hospitality at it's finest!

We absolutely loved this property. Located in the center of town it's convenient to everything yet still feels tucked away and quiet inside. The decor is unique and the thoughtful amenities make it feel like home. We would love to return!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKay b.

12 Jul, 2024

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

Loveliest loft with so many thoughtful details!

Everything was as you would hope when choosing a place to stay. Hosts added so many thoughtful touches and thought of everything a visitor might need. Quiet, clean, great location and well equipped. Easy to communicate with hosts and a fabulous loft!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

4 Apr, 2024

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

Excellent

So much better than a hotel. Very thoughtful host and beautiful loft. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wiley E.

14 Aug, 2023

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

Wonderful place to stay

The loft was extremely clean and perfectly located. We had a wonderful time in Bristol TN/VA and we will definitely be coming back and staying in the lofts.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

5 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

This loft is an absolute gem! Everything you would ever need for your stay has been provided. Rooftop deck was a great outdoor living extension to the condo. Great location for everything downtown. Ice cream and candy store on the first floor was fantastic also.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen G.

30 May, 2024

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

Family Visit

We have stayed at the loft before and enjoyed it so much we decided to stay again while visiting family. Anything you could possibly need during your stay is provided and then some. Karen has thought of every little thing and we will stay anytime we visit Bristol in the future. It truly feels like a home away from home.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

12 Feb, 2024

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

Anniversary

Great place and great location!has everything you need and walking distance from just about anywhere you wanna go!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

1 Feb, 2024

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

Another Great Stay

This was our second time staying in the loft. We stay here because we feel like we are at home. The location is great and the loft has everything we could possibly need. We have already discussed our next stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

13 Sept, 2023

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

Incredible apartment in the heart of Bristol!

Wonderful location in downtown Bristol. The apartment was clean and stocked with everything! Check in was easy and will stay here again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

4 Feb, 2024

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

Family Baseball trip

Our stays are always awesome at Karen’s properties. It is obvious that the properties are well cared for and always clean!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

27 Feb, 2024

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

Bristol VA

One of the best shoe term rentals I have stayed at. Adorable

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

27 Apr, 2024

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

Very Nice!!

This was a very nice place to stay! It was very clean and smelled wonderful! It also had everything you would need and more! The property manager was very helpful, ready to assist in anyway we needed and checked on us during our stay. The place was actually very quiet, even though it was in the center of downtown. Would definitely stay there again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

16 Jan, 2023

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

Excellent Stay

Staying at this property made us feel like we were staying at home away from home. It was extremely clean and had all of the amenities that we could think of. The communication with the owners before and during the stay was superb as well. We would definitely stay here again!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

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8 May, 2023

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

Exceptional!!

This is one of the best VRBO we have stayed. Everything is in walking distance and super clean!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

24 Mar, 2024

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

Cozy, clean and comfortable

This was a beautiful little corner in the world. We enjoyed the location, convenience to downtown Bristol. The loft was spotless and had everything you needed. Five stars for sure. The host Karen was extremely helpful and friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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

We historically restored three buildings in Historic Downtown Bristol. Its so cool to stay in these lofts with the exposed brick walls, the original wood beam ceilings, and the location Downtown is ideal. You are close to so many music venues, performance theaters, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.

Our loft is located on the second floor. Only 26 steps up to the Urban Living 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 VRBO Smart Pricing and rates increase during peak times such as Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the 2 NASCAR race events throughout the year.

What makes this property unique

The location makes this property so appealing. We are located on State Street which is the dividing line between Bristol, VA & Bristol, TN. There are lot of great local restaurants, craft breweries, coffee shops, retail stores, bakery, ice cream & candy shop, and a Fudgery. These are all in walking distance. Just park your car in our reserved parking lot and walk all over Downtown.