Description
Circa 1891. This Queen Anne mansion, on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the largest and most opulent residences surviving Asheville's 1890s boom. A captain's walk, projecting turrets and expansive verandas welcome guests to lavish interior woodwork created by artisans employed by the Vanderbilts. All rooms are furnished in antiques with satin and lace trappings. There is an evening dessert service.Publicity and Awards: Travel Holiday, New York Times, New Woman, Southern Living, Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful, Country Inns, National Geographic Traveler, Victorian Decorating Magazine, Charlotte Taste Magazine, Smokey Mountain Living Magazine, Old House Interiors.Location: City/Urban.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $99 to $300
Payment types accepted include Visa, Travelers Checks and Master Card.
Rooms: This property has 12 total guest accommodations with private bath, 6 with fireplaces, 4 suites and 1 cottage.
The types of beds available include King, Queen, Twin and Double.
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Policies
Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Snacks/Refreshments.
Types of meals: Full Breakfast.
Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Reading Lamps, Ceiling Fans, Clock Radio, Telephone, Television, Turn-Down Service and Desk.
Amenities On Site: Parlor Games, Phone, Fax, Fireplace and evening dessert service.
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Activities
Events Hosted: Weddings, Romantic Getaways, Meetings and Family Reunions.
Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Biltmore Estate (3 blocks), Downtown Asheville shops and restaurants (1 mile).
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Historic Interest
The inn is in the National Register and is three blocks to the Biltmore Estate.
Historic Awards: National Register (Granted), State Register (Applied) and Local Register (Applied).
Historic Memberships: National Trust, State Historical Society and Local Historical Society.
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