Title: Beautiful 2 bedroom home, Walk to Downtown Mt. Airy! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful 2 bedroom home, Walk to Downtown Mt. Airy! Vacation home in Mount Airy with fireplace ## Photo gallery for Beautiful 2 bedroom home, Walk to Downtown Mt. Airy! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beautiful 2 bedroom home, Walk to Downtown Mt. Airy! (Mount Airy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119590000/119589800/119589782/0159388f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Beautiful 2 bedroom home, Walk to Downtown Mt. Airy! (Mount Airy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119590000/119589800/119589782/92c518af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Beautiful 2 bedroom home, Walk to Downtown Mt. Airy! (Mount Airy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119590000/119589800/119589782/a5ca1b47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful 2 bedroom home, Walk to Downtown Mt. Airy! (Mount Airy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119590000/119589800/119589782/fc7c20c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful 2 bedroom home, Walk to Downtown Mt. Airy! (Mount Airy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119590000/119589800/119589782/c8d0db3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Beautiful 2 bedroom home, Walk to Downtown Mt. Airy! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful 2 bedroom home, Walk to Downtown Mt. Airy! NEW-just added Jan 2026, beautiful tile shower. Please see updated bathroom pictures. Welcome to this charming house in Mount Airy. This adorable, totally renovated, property features 2 cozy bedrooms with a king and queen bed, perfect for a soothing night's sleep. The bathroom offers a refreshing shower, (please take note of the smaller size shower) the living room includes a comfy sofa bed for extra guests. Relax in this inviting space and enjoy amenities like a fully stocked kitchen, large TVs in every room, AC and heating. Your stay here will be a delightful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This home is located a short 10 min walk(some hills)to Downtown Mayberry and centrally locate to Pilot Mtn, and local wineries. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - 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Leave any used towels near the washer. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## 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 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area Mount Airy is home to this vacation home. Escape Spa and Old North State Winery and Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Andy Griffith's Homeplace and Mayberry Replica Courthouse. Andy Griffith Mural and Dobson Square Park are also worth visiting. Take time off to check out the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking nearby. [Visit our Mount Airy travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Airy.dx6058384) [View more Vacation homes in Mount Airy](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Airy-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6058384-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.498325,-80.6121&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:smx%7DErp_kN%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40SBQ%40SBQBS%40QBSBQDQBSDSBQDQDQDODSDQFODQFQDOFOFSFMHQFOFOHOHOFMHOHOHMHMJOHMJKHMJMJMJKJKHMLKJKJKLIJKLIJKLGLKLGLIJGLINGLGLGLGNELGLENELENELCNELCNCNCLCNCNANANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBNBNBLBNDLBNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHJFLHLFLJLFJJLHJJLHJJJJLJHLJJJJJLJLHLJJHLJNHLHLHNHNFLHNHNFNFNHPFNFPFNDNFPDPFNDPDRDNDPDPBPDRBRDPBPBR%40PBRBP%40RBP%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPARAR%3FRAPARARCPARCPCRAPCRCPEPCPERCPEPERENEPEPGPEPGNEPGNGNGPINGPGLIPILGNINILINILKLILKLILKLKLKJKJILMJKHKJMJKJMHKHMHMHMHMFKHMHODMHMFMFODMDMFODMDODMBOBMDOBO%40MDO%40OBO%3FOBM%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMAOCO%3FOCOAMEOAOCMEOCMCOEMEOEMGMEOEMGMGMIOEMIKIMGMIMIMIKIMIKKMKKKKIMKIMKKKKKMKMIMKMIMKMIMIOIMIOGOIMIQGMGQIOGOGQGOEQGOEQGQEQEQEOESEQCQEQCSEQCQCSAQCSCQASCQASASAQ%3FSAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lSUq5yRcoQKIhjvCTuoUM6pSAe0=) Mount Airy, NC ### What's nearby - ![Finally got to visit Mayberry.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058384/8e5ee3ea-2736-4e07-bcbb-20763785eb79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Andy Griffith Museum 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - ![Historic Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532657615/d62ff8f3-1c41-4975-863b-395e5b11b497.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mount Airy Visitors Center 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Andy Griffith Playhouse 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Andy Griffith's Homeplace 7 min walk \- 0.7 km - Mayberry Replica Courthouse 12 min walk \- 1.1 km ### Restaurants - McDonald's 3 min drive - Chick-fil-A 3 min drive - Wendy's 19 min walk - McDonald's 3 min drive - McDonald's 19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking? ### Where is Beautiful 2 bedroom home, Walk to Downtown Mt. Airy! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful 2 bedroom home, Walk to Downtown Mt. Airy! 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### George Jan 22, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had an excellent stay and visit to the Mt Airy area. The property was near many local sites and home was friendly, clean, and comfortable. We have a great time and are looking forward to going back to stay. ##### George Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JANET B. Sep 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was very clean & it was really quiet there. ##### JANET B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn E. Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect 5 days!! Great location and the home is comfortable and welcoming. We’ll be back!! ##### Dawn E. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ravindran P. Sep 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautifully renovated home just a short walk to downtown and a short drive to Pilot Mountain. Very clean property with fresh towels and bedsheets. Will book again if staying in Mount Airy. ##### Ravindran P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra P. Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautifully decorated and comfortable place to stay while visiting family. Our host was available if we needed anything. Would definitely stay there again. Very affordable! Thank you so much. ##### Sandra P. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa P. Oct 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is such a thoughtful and inviting home. The hosts are so sweet and welcoming. Super clean, with beds and bedding that are incredibly comfortable. Fully stocked kitchen. The neighborhood is quiet. This was an unexpected trip, but we are delighted to have discovered this charming home. ##### Melissa P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Susie H. Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Susie H. 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