This rental is located at the back door of the former O.O. Rufty General Store Building in Historic Downtown Salisbury. Fully furnished. Features full size appliances. It is small, clean, stylish, comfortable and central to everything.
Walk to restaurants, bars, breweries, shops, government offices, parks, recreation, theatres and more. Two blocks from the Amtrak Station. Less than 10 minutes from Novant and VA hospitals, colleges, Food Lion HQ. 20-45 minutes to Concord/Kannapolis/Charlotte.
The space
Fully furnished and includes all full-size appliances. Two TV's. Stack washer/dryer. Big bathroom. Big closets. Despite being a basement unit, the big windows make it bright, cheery and warm. Nicely decorated. Bedroom: Queen size bed. Big dresser with lots of drawers. Quite ceiling fan. Wall mounted TV. Huge closet. Livingroom: Comfortable couch and chair. TV. Great art on walls. Kitchen: Fully stocked for cooking and eating. All full-size appliances. Combination workspace/eating counter with two chairs. Bathroom: Big combination tub/shower. Big mirror. Elongated toilet. Sink with drawers.
Outside: Patio with gas fire pit, gas grill, ample seating and Wi-Fi. Within walking distance of two breweries, 12 restaurants and Bell Tower Green (our central park), the Main Library, banks, shops and more.
Note: This is truly urban living. There are five apartments, one retail space and 28 climate-controlled storage units in this iconic*, 100-year-old, historic downtown building. People live and work above in upstairs apartments. Squeaky floors and urban noises (sirens/trains/autos/people) are to be expected when living downtown.
*The former O.O. Rufty General Store (longest continuously operating general store in NC) was used by Steven Spielberg as a model for a set in the movie, The Color Purple. Guest access Self-Check IN: No earlier than 4 PM* Self-Check OUT: No later than 10 AM*
Nighttime: Park anywhere... on the street, in the 2-hour lot adjacent to the building, behind the building (first come) or at the end of the alley in the unrestricted lot. Daytime: Park less than two hours next to the building in the Innes Street 2-hour lot. More than two hours park at the end of the alley at the Lee Street Parking Lot. Entry to the apartment is by door code at the rear of the Rufty Building through the doors marked "O.O. Rufty Climate Controlled Storage." Apartment 100 is the first door on the left. We will leave the lights on!
* We must have time to clean, restock and do maintenance. Our cleaning staff needs the entire window of time as they clean and maintain multiple units downtown. If you occupy the space before it is cleaned, they will not clean around you. If they have to return because you have not moved out by 10AM, they will charge the equivalent of one night's stay. Please do not arrive early or leave late without one-week prior approval.
Other things to note:
No Smoking (inside or outside of our building)/No Pets 100% of the time. No exceptions. Thanks in advance for not asking.
We have a daily rate, weekly rate, monthly rate and yearly rate. Your rate isautomatically calculated with your discount, when you add your dates. Rates are as posted. We do not offer additional discounts. We will not book outside of the VRBO system to save taxes and fees. Thanks again for not asking.
Other amenities: Laundry: Iron and ironing board. Kitchen: electric hand mixer, coffee maker, French press, toaster, tea kettle, pots and pans, mixing bowls, baking stuff. Have a bike? We can find a secure place to park it inside the building.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please open blinds so the cleaning staff knows you have gone.
Don’t forget to check the dryer for clothes! (I am rather chubby and they probably won’t fit me).
Leave a great review in public. Let me know in private if we can do anything better. We aim to please!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet please! We ask everyone in the building to respect each others quiet enjoyment of their apartments by keeping noise down after 10 PM.
Everyone that is authorized to be in the building has a door code. Never block the back door open or open the door for anyone that you do not know.
Additional information about parking downtown:
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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
About the area
Salisbury
Located in Salisbury, this apartment is in the city centre. Cinemark Tinseltown Salisbury and McCanless Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waterworks Visual Arts Center and North Carolina Transportation Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Billy Ray Barnes Stadium, or consider a night out at River Park at Cooleemee Falls.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bell Tower Green Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Dr. Josephus Hall House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Livingstone College - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Salisbury Station - 4 min walk
Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min walk
Taco Bell - 8 min walk
Go Burrito - 4 min walk
Crafty Buffalo - 7 min walk
Koco Java - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Walkable Downtown Salisbury Fully Furnished Apt. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Walkable Downtown Salisbury Fully Furnished Apt.?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walkable Downtown Salisbury Fully Furnished Apt. on 4 Aug 2026 start from AU$155, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Walkable Downtown Salisbury Fully Furnished Apt.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walkable Downtown Salisbury Fully Furnished Apt.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walkable Downtown Salisbury Fully Furnished Apt.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Walkable Downtown Salisbury Fully Furnished Apt. located?
Located in the heart of Salisbury, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Rowan Museum, Bell Tower Green Park and Waterworks Visual Arts Center. Cascade Sculpture and Dr. Josephus Hall House are also within 10 minutes. Salisbury Station is only a 4-minute walk.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My friend and I stayed here for the weekend. It’s perfect for 2 people. Very clean and modern with everything you need for your stay. Excellent location. We especially loved the outside patio and the accessibility to the restaurants and shops. I would book this apartment in a heartbeat again! Such a cool spot!
What a cool space and the location was perfect. Easy access and walking to different restaurants shops. Parking was a breeze. The space was clean and had everything we we could want. In the water. Pressure was fabulous lol. Our hosts were communicative and responsive. We're in Salisbury again but definitely stay there.
Clean, roomy, comfy bed & bedding, kitchen well stocked with everything you need to cook, shower water perfect temp & force, loved the exposed brick, ceiling pipes & finished cement flooring. Host answered all my questions right away. Will book again.
This place was just as advertised. Very, very clean. We were there for the US Open golf tournament so we didn’t have time to walk around the town but this is right in the middle of a variety of places to eat and entertainment. Would definitely stay there again. Only drawback is that you can here the people upstairs, more than a normal apartment. Still a great place!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay while attending the US Open Golf Tournament. Hope to see you again
Michael
Very convenient and safe location; clean and very nice layout inside. We did not have the check-in information upon arrival however Michael was quick to get it to us. Plenty of safe parking and lots of shops and local restaurants. We used the place as a "base camp" for skydiving and Carowinds Park. We will definitely be back again! Thanks very much! Seth
Seth M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
We appreciate your review. Hope you can come back again soon. Michael
Thanks again for your kind review. We are so glad that you enjoyed our downtown Salisbury apartment. Come again when the weather is warmer. Michael
About the host
Hosted by Michael S Young
Diane and I are licensed NC General Contractors that specialize in the adaptive reuse of downtown commercial buildings using Historic Investment Tax Credits. We live in the O.O. Rufty Building over the storefront in a magnificent apartment. We love living downtown because you can walk everywhere.
Why they chose this property
Restaurants, bars, breweries, shopping, events, our downtown park. Downtown Salisbury is a great place to walk.
What makes this property unique
The O.O. Rufty Building is named for the occupant that it was built for. Built in 1922 for the O.O. Rufty General Store, it was the longest continuously operating general store in NC until it closed. Steven Spielberg modeled the store for the movie "The Color Purple". The building is now five apartments, one retail space and 28 climate-controlled storage units in the basement.
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests