Welcome to the Historic O.O. Rufty Building Airbnb

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. All day parking is available on Lee St too. 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 have a new central park (of sorts). It is two blocks away. It is called Bell Tower Green. Fountains (waterfall) , gardens, tables and chairs, lounge chairs, kids area, outdoor theater, restrooms, library and more. Worth a visit day or night. Occasional live music.

Please do not arrive early or leave late without prior written permission. Our cleaning staff has other units to clean. We can't manipulate their schedule. They need the entire time to do their thing.

If you have an infant or toddler, please be prepared to make the unit child friendly. Kids climb and knock over. They find ways to open things and can fall into toilets and bath tubs. Hot water can scald. Be diligent. Bring locks for the kitchen cabinets and/or move cleaning supplies. Cover electrical outlets. Bring a porta crib. Monitor your childs every move. We did not design this unit with young children in mind. It is up to you.

We provide all linens (bed, bath and kitchen), soaps (dish, dishwasher, laundry), paper supplies (toilet paper, paper towels). You bring your own toiletries: toothpaste, body wash, shampoo, conditioner.

We are absolutely convinced that your pet is adorable, one of a kind and exceptional in every way possible. However, guests that want a pet and smoke free rental, deserve what we advertise, 100% of the time. No exceptions. Thanks for leaving your pet at home.

FIREARMS: Please, consider leaving your firearm at home. But if you do travel with a firearm, you must be licensed to use it in NC. You also agree to: 1) inform us at the time of booking 2) take full responsibility for the firearm and whatever happens with it 3) be trained and licensed to carry a firearm in North Carolina 4) have a childproof way to safely store the firearm while at the unit 5) inform us that you have taken it home with you on the last day of your stay 6) absolve us of anything related to its storage, use, loss or abandonment.

Walk, bike, drive through Salisbury, a city in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. It has been the county seat of Rowan County since 1753 when its territory extended to the Mississippi River. Located 44 miles northeast of Charlotte and within its metropolitan area, the town has attracted a growing population. The 2020 census shows 35,580 residents. Salisbury is the oldest continually populated colonial town in the western region of North Carolina. It is noted for its historic preservation, with five Local Historic Districts and ten National Register Historic Districts.

Cheerwine is an iconic Salisbury, North Carolina product that tends to confuse newcomers — most likely because of its unusual name. Despite its moniker, Cheerwine contains zero alcohol. L.D. Peeler created Cheerwine in 1917 in Salisbury, North Carolina amid a sugar shortage. His drive to start his own soft drink led him to a salesman from St. Louis who sold him a wild cherry flavor that blended well with other flavors. With the perfect taste secured, he needed a name. With a burgundy-red color and cheery disposition, the name "Cheerwine" simply made sense. It is a one of a kind taste.

This Airbnb is located in the Rufty Building, named for the O.O. Rufty General Store that built and operated in the 12,000 sq. ft. three story building from 1922-2002. When the Rufty's closed the store, it was the longest continuously operating general store in N. Carolina. Steven Spielberg photographed the store to build a Hollywood set for the movie 'The Color Purple" After a devastating fire several years after Rufty's closed, the building was adaptively rebuilt using Historic Investment Tax Credits. It now has five apartments, one retail space and 27 climate controlled storage units.

Go out the back door, turn right to the end of Hogans Alley. The big two story building across the street is the Welcome Center, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation. Pick up information about local attractions. Talk to someone about opening a business. Relocate your company. Learn more about Rowan County and Salisbury.