Title: Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=19210515&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD Cabin in Blowing Rock with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD ![Interior - Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD (Blowing Rock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19220000/19210600/19210515/d349f62e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children’s area - Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD (Blowing Rock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19220000/19210600/19210515/w2000h1332x0y1-9ec3753f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD (Blowing Rock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19220000/19210600/19210515/w2000h1332x0y1-01bc4005.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD (Blowing Rock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19220000/19210600/19210515/38ef3209.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD (Blowing Rock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19220000/19210600/19210515/w1999h1332x1y1-8c809d16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Sticks n' Stones, a brand new DIAMOND PROPERTY renovation that exceeds expectations. Each unit boasts a washer dryer, full kitchen and cozy fireplace. Fenced front yard makes for happy pets while outdoor seating area offers gas grill and large fire pit. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD A Diamond Property, Vacation Rentals "a cut above" This DIAMOND PROPERTY has been complete renovated to meet the standards of "a cut above". Sticks n' Stones is brand new, renovated inside and out. There is a lower unit, "Sticks" and an upper unit, "Stones" . Combine both units for four bedrooms. Fenced front yard makes for a happy pet! Sticks, the lower unit, has 2 Bedrooms and two baths. The master has a king bed with an en suite bath. The second bedroom has two twin beds and a hall bath. Each unit is equipped with a washer dryer, full kitchen, dinette, living room and fireplace. The outdoor seating area has a gas grill, plenty of seating, and a large gas fire pit. Step outside and take ten steps to Main Street and all the shops and restaurants. Please visit my other properties at VRBO 575022, 922285, 922370, 1270458, 1270443,1270463, to see what "A Diamond Property" has to offer you. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sledding nearby - Water tubing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76250000/76244100/76244043/11566d02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Post House 2BR/2BA Updated Cottage in Downtown Blowing Rock Downtown Blowing Rock - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=76244043&PinnedHotelID=76244043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29610000/29608700/29608602/5b8fc0b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown 3 BR Fenced yard-Pets OK Downtown Blowing Rock - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 127 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=29608602&PinnedHotelID=29608602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19093800/19093767/3981db18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown Main Street 2 BR Top Rated Vacation Getaway w/Outdoor Fireplace "BEAR" Downtown Blowing Rock - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 132 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=19093767&PinnedHotelID=19093767&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26850000/26840100/26840090/a028cb9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin near BR/Boone, fire pit, WIFI, secluded, nearby hikes, and VIEWS!! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 deadlock 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 ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Diamond Property "sticks"-walk Downtown Main Street Fire Pit Steps Downtown Main Street 2 BR Sticks Cabin Steps Downtown Main Street 2 BR Sticks Blowing Rock Steps Downtown Main Street 2 BR Sticks Steps Downtown Main Street 2 BR Sticks Cabin Blowing Rock Cabin Steps to Downtown Main Street 2 BR Sticks Blowing Rock Blowing Rock Steps to Downtown Main Street 2 BR Sticks Cabin Cabin Steps to Downtown Main Street 2 BR Sticks Steps to Downtown Main Street 2 BR Sticks Blowing Rock Steps Main Street 2 Br Sticks ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.13292%2C-81.67580&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dU11f22vFILw5qwue2dYCUK1tfA=) Blowing Rock, NC #### What's nearby - Blowing Rock Auditorium \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Benson Hollow \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Blowing Rock Memorial Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Blowing Rock Art and History Museum \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Moses H. Cone Memorial Park \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 103 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Town Tavern - ‬5 min walk - ‪Mexican Rock - ‬10 min walk - ‪Blue Deer on Main - ‬5 min walk - ‪Blowing Rock Brewing - ‬2 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD have a pool? ### Is Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD? ### What time is check-in at Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD? ### What time is check-out at Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD? ### Where is Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Downtown Main Street “STICKS" FENCED YARD Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 127 8 - Good 16 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline 17 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We loved the location of the property with everything within walking distance. ##### Caroline Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne R. 3 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mountain getaway Very clean. Excellent location. Many restaurants and shops within walking distance. ##### Anne R. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer P. 11 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage This property was well-stocked, very clean, and was the perfect place for us to stay with our dog. I love that it is within walking distance of downtown Blowing Rock and the park. ##### Jennifer P. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RAe S. 10 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mother -Daughter-Granddaughter trip Great location and excellent house! Loved the playground behind the house! ##### RAe S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott G. 20 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great accommodations, perfect location This was our third stay within three years at this property. It’s nicely appointed, very clean and is in an unbeatable location. ##### Scott G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt D. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Property in Blowing Rock! A great property that is clean and in a great location that was our home away from home while we enjoyed Blowing Rock and Tweetsie Railroad. Will definitely stay again! ##### Matt D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy G. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Getaway Sticks was a convenient and comfortable place to stay and explore Blowing Rock. Attractively decorated, amenities at hand and pet friendly. ##### Judy G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim W. 26 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent vacation, perfect location. I have to start by saying the host is amazing. Everything that is listed about this property is accurate. Very clean, beautiful manicured yard and wonderful for dogs. The kitchen has anything you need. Walking to downtown is such a short distance. You’ll be so happy you stayed at this location. We are already planning our next trip with all of our family to stay at this location. Highly recommended for a couple nights or a week. ##### Kim W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger H. 11 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and amenities The cabin was just a short walk away to downtown Blowing Rock. It was comfortably furnished and very clean. We will definitely stay there again! ##### Roger H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 3 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location. Perfect for our family of 4\. Excellent location. Wonderful amenities. Will stay again!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kurtis W. 28 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The property certainly met our expectations as to comfort, location and pet friendliness. Though some of the furniture was a bit worn it was sufficient. ##### Kurtis W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie Z. 17 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay This was our second time staying at this property and it did not disappoint! It had everything we needed and the location can’t be beat- close to down town and so dog friendly. We even used the fire pit outside this time! We will return ! ##### Debbie Z. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonya E. 19 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mountain Charm Beautifully appointed cottage, excellent location!! Perfect for any need - short visit or a week. Easy check-in, very clean, great host. I would recommend 10/10 ##### Sonya E. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### D'Lynn K. 4 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Cabin & Perfect Location Had a fantastic stay in this cozy cabin! Pet friendly and great yard for potty breaks. Bed was comfortable and cabin was updated and clean. The only negative was the noise from upstairs cabin as other renters have mentioned. Other than that it was a perfect stay! ##### D'Lynn K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kellon T. 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So convenient! We enjoyed our stay at Sticks’n Stones. The amenities were very nice, especially the gas fireplace and firepit outside. The owner was easy to reach when we had a question. It’s walking distance to almost everything in downtown Blowing Rock. ##### Kellon T. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina D., Lake Norman, NC 13 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location! We’ve stayed in Blowing Rock and Boone several times but this was the first time we stayed directly in downtown Blowing Rock and the location couldn’t be more perfect! We never got in the car, we walked to everything and everywhere! Park is close by which is fun for the kids. If I’m being completely honest, the only downside was you could hear everything from the upstairs unit. Super clean and nicely appointed! ##### Christina D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha W. 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location We had a wonderful 2-night stay! The location can’t be beat. We parked our car in the parking space right by the front door, and never had to use it again. Easily walkable to the town park, shopping and many restaurant options. The fireplace is cozy, kitchen well-equipped, and water pressure great in the showers. One note for future visitors- you do hear the footsteps of the unit above, but we had read this ahead in reviews and were not bothered by it. Our 1yr old slept like a baby. ##### Martha W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W. 19 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Great place to stay on the heart of blowing rock. Walkable to about all you need. Beds were comfy, showers were clean and water pressure was excellent. The kitchen was small but for a short stay we only cooked a little bit. One item to note - you'll be able to hear the folks upstairs. Like every footstep, some voices, and especially the thud if they drop something. It's an old house / cabin, it's the nature of it but just don't be surprised. Still a 5 star property. ##### David W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly N. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Condo and Location in Blowing Rock Our family stayed at Sticks for a last minute trip for my husband's birthday. The property was very nice and exactly as described. The location could not be beat!! Walkable to everything Blowing Rock has to offer. It was nice to have dedicated parking. We really loved the condo was tucked behind another property- so not directly on a main road. It provided a little more seclusion and less noise. We were happy we could bring our dog. The fenced yard was perfect. Karen was wonderful to work with! She was very attentive and provided lots of good information about the town and things to do. We will definitely stay at Sticks again! ##### Kelly N. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria H. 31 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautifully redone home with location , location, location! If you are looking for a beautifully redone, clean home in the heart of Blowing Rock, look no further. Steps away from dining, shopping and playgrounds. A 10-15 minute drive to hiking, kayaking, axe throwing and mini-golf. This property is perfect for a family of 4 and doggies too! At the home, evenings can be enjoyed around the fire pit, sitting on the front porch listening to bird call or inside watching your favorite shows on tv. The kitchenette was well stocked with cutlery, utensils, cookware and dinnerware. The laundry closet came in handy after long days hiking and one must mention the superb water pressure and hot water used for showering! Having on site parking was absolutely wonderful too! My family and I really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend others to visit The Sticks. ##### Maria H. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karin S. 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect pup friendly accomodations with great location Fabulous stay in Blowing Rock. The location and accomodations couldn't be any more perfect. It was a very short walk to Main Street yet super quiet. Check-in & check-out were super easy & I found what was asked from us before leaving (take out trash, empty fridge & put dirty towels in the tub) was beyond reasonable and I appreciated the simplicity. This is a VERY dog friendly town and a very dog friendly 2BR. Karen even had a basket of poop bags, dog shampoo & towels which was a nice surprise. Despite this property allowing dogs, it was super clean and didn't smell of dog or have the typical dog hair looming (I have allergies to shedding dogs and didn't have an issue). I appreciated that the kitchen had many of the shelf stable staples including extra trash bags, dishwasher tabs and washer dryer tabs & dryer sheets. We left part of our hearts in Blowing Rock and plan to visit again soon and when we do, we will certainly stay again at Sticks & Stones! Thank you, Karen! ##### Karin S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lynda F. 9 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Beautifully decorated, bottom unit The remodeling was really well done! Top quality on all items. The only two issues that were hard to see from the listing are that it is a bottom unit. So, you can hear every step above you. There is only room for 4 on the small front porch so if folks are having their evening cocktail and you are in the living room you might as well be with them. The dogs were great in the small front, fenced in, yard so that was super convenient! Super close to everything like restaurants and park you can walk to. The living room is small and the couch is as well. If you are in Blowing Rock to hike and be out all day with your dogs it is probably a great place if you are a heavy sleeper or no one is renting upstairs or if you are pretty loud. ##### Lynda F. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andi M. 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best in downtown! My husband and I have stayed at Sticks numerous times with our labradoodle since it first joined the rental market, and it’s one of our favorite vacation rentals in Blowing Rock. Sticks is always spotless and well-maintained. We love the fenced-in front yard for our dog, extremely comfortable master bed, excellent water pressure in the shower, and privacy off the road. The location is perfect to walk everywhere downtown. If you stay on a Friday between May and October, Sticks is a great location to hear music from the lawn at The Inn at Ragged Gardens. The only rental from Diamond with better seating for the concert is A Stone’s Throw, the red house in front of Sticks. Sticks is best suited for two adults and one or two children based on the living space. You can hear people moving about upstairs when Stones is rented, but if you expect that, it’s not a big deal. This time, we were solo in the duplex. A lot of our favorite restaurants have closed (RIP Savannah Oyster House and Sunny Rock Eggs and Things), but definitely check out Social on Main for breakfast, and The Speckled Trout for lunch/dinner. A local suggested The Artisan for dinner in Banner Elk, and we may try them on a future visit. You can’t go wrong with any property owned by Karen Diamond. Her attention to detail on the decor, furnishings, and home comforts is the absolute best. We can’t wait for our next visit! ##### Andi M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon C. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean well appointed in a great location ##### Shannon C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica P. 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! We enjoyed our stay here at the tidy, little Sticks cottage! It was a great location that we enjoyed very much! Would highly recommend! ##### Jessica P. 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