An Artsy Asheville Enclave Where You Can Rest Your Head
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Blind Tiger Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina
Eccentric Neighbor, $$
It's always a good sign when good design is accessible and affordable. Just like their bed-and-breakfasts, nature retreat collection, and roadside motel chainlet, it's nice to see Lark Hotels embracing the guest house for a modern makeover. The hotel brand has spent the last decade or so collecting and adapting historic homes — mostly in New England — and turning them into cute and chic small-batch accommodations. Blind Tiger is one of their newer, more casual, and relaxed collections, wherein old homes are refitted with design-forward interiors and curated amenities. The new Blind Tiger Asheville, their first in North Carolina, has fourteen rooms, all different and decorated with a charming jumble of antique, handmade, and vintage art, furniture, wallpaper, lighting, and objects that spill downstairs into a series of eclectic sitting areas in the living room and parlor (where continental breakfast is served daily). Lots of windows overlook a lush and somewhat rambling garden with broad-leaf plants, koi ponds, and residences in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. If you're looking to tap into a creative and offbeat stay, this eclectic guest house ticks the right boxes.
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At a Glance
Vibe: Artsy auntie always has room for you.
Standout Detail: The lived-in atmosphere. (The fireplaces are really nice, too.)
This Place Is Perfect For: Couples, friends, and groups looking for a cozy and unique place to hang out — that's not an Airbnb.
Rooms: Fourteen colorful rooms, including an artist's loft on the top floor of the main house and cottages on the property. My family of five spent a night in a two-room duplex apartment adjacent to the main house, a location I was thankful for (our party can be boisterous in the early morning hours).
Food & Drink: The continental breakfast spread includes toast, yogurt, fruit, and various beverages. A pantry is stocked with complimentary snacks, cold brew, and cocktail fixings for your own afternoon and evening entertainment.
On Site: Plenty of sitting areas for playing games, reading books, chatting with friends, and poking around. Parking spots are also available.
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What's Nearby
It really is nice to have nature so close by. The Blue Ridge Mountains can be accessed in minutes — fresh air, nature trails, great vistas, scenic drives. In town are lots of nice places to eat and drink and hear music, including the James Beard award-winning and very fun Chai Pani, the delicious Katie Button restaurants, the exciting Benne on Eagle, and the cozy Little Jumbo. We always do a kid dinner at the easy-peasy All Day Darling and love the energy for outdoor brunch or lunch at the family-owned Sunny Point Cafe. (Note: Tucked in the behind the restaurant is a rambling kitchen garden with rocking horses on springs — a good diversion if there's a wait.) On a tip from a local friend during this latest trip, my family and I checked out the Riveter, a shiny indoor bouldering park, bar/cafe, and outdoor bike park. It was the perfect way to burn off energy before getting in the car for a long drive. Plus, we got to see some sick bike tricks (!) up close.
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