Linville Gorge and Spruce Pine in NC

[Shaun Kelly]

This is a long shot, but there's a small community outside of Asheville NC called Spruce Pine or Linville that I would love some expertise on. I have a client that is looking for a vacation home here for both themselves and for an AirBnb. If ANYONE has info on this area, their expertise would be greatly appreciated.

What is there to do?

Where are people looking to vacation?

Do you have a deal available?

Should be within 30 minutes of a grocery store.

[Ean Bass]

Like Frank said, Linville is a very outdoorsy area. Lots of hiking, biking, camping, etc. One of the main attractions is the Blue Ridge Parkway, a great time if you’re up for a drive. But if you aren’t going for the views, there isn’t really a whole lot to do up there (unless I’m totally forget about something). The town of Linville is quite small and not really a destination in my opinion. It feels sort of like West Virginia; the roads are really twisty and the mountains tower above you as you go along. Other areas, such as downtown Blowing Rock, are always packed because of the cute shops shops and such, but again, the main attractions are hiking and biking. It’s a nice place to go for a weekend getaway, but I wouldn’t stay very much longer than that up there.

I never thought of the area as an AirBNB possibly, but maybe it’s a great area to invest in. Here’s my advice: if your client were to purchase a property up there, make sure it has a view! The East Coast is known for not being as elevated as the Rockies, so the trees make it difficult to see anything. I’d also recommend your client purchase something near an attraction by itself; Beech Mountain, maybe? Hope this helps the decision making!