We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The rooms were clean and well maintained. You could not ask for…read morea more spectacular view. The motel itself is old, rustic. But that's part of its charm. The rooms themselves, however have been upgraded and have all the modern conveniences. The proprietors, Steve and Carter, couldn't be more friendly and accommodating. While we did not have dinner there, we DID have breakfast, on the balcony. As I said, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there, and highly recommend them!

Afraid of heights? Of course you aren't! Otherwise you wouldn't be driving on the Blue Ridge…read moreParkway, admiring the sights, and thinking about statying at the Alpine Inn! What a great little Inn! The room we were in was clean, though compact, and of course there's the BALCONY looking over the mountains! What a great view! The gentleman in charge there was welcoming, friendly, and patient with us. You can order breakfast and/or dinner, which is added in with your bill. Not exaggerating when I say he made us one of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had, with thick slices of perfectly ripe tomato, and perfectly cooked/seasoned crinkle fries. In the morning, we had some of the best biscuits with sausage gravy, and pancakes and bacon since my grandma's! I'm sure the fresh, cool, mountain air had something to do with our appetites, but really, he did an excellent job at making some simple comfort food. Good/fair prices on the lodgings and food, nice company and stellar views=AAA+++ in my book. We'll definitely be back!

Absolutely perfect! This family owned and operated B&B spares no tiny detail at making their guests…read morefeel pampered, at home and wanting for absolutely nothing. From the moment we walked in and met Son, James, we knew we had made the right choice. With so many options in the immediate area, this should be your first, last and only choice. James was sweet and professional upon check in. We were the only guests at the time staying in house so he made our social hour items for us to enjoy while we unpacked in our room. James is the Chef of the house and curated two outstanding breakfasts for us during our stay. I have worked in the restaurant industry for 20 years and I would hire him in my kitchen in a heartbeat. Our room was clean, gorgeous and spacious. The fireplace was my favorite part. Each staff member we came into contact with was friendly and happy. They all loved their jobs and treated us with such a high level of hospitality. I hated saying goodbye after two nights. We can't wait to book again... and again.... and again... It truly is The Wright Inn

From the second we arrived we knew this was not like any other bed and breakfast we have stayed in…read more The grounds and exterior of the house were meticulously maintained. As we entered the inn we were greeted by the staff with warm chocolate chip cookies from the oven, they even made gluten free cookies for my husband who has celiacs. The interior was stunning and decorated to the period of the home. We had two rooms one on the third floor that had an exterior bathroom. I will admit I was concerned about the bathroom being located outside the room. It turned out just fine, the bathroom is not shared with other guests and had a lock. We were also supplied with robes and slippers to wear to walk from the bath to the bedroom. The second room we had was on the second floor by the 3rd entry. Both rooms were very comfortable, the linens were soft, everything smelled very fresh and clean. Breakfast was amazing every day and included a sweet item and a savory item. The inn keeper worked to address our dietary needs, making gluten free and dairy free options for our family. The inn is conveniently located about 1 mile from downtown and about 10 minutes from the Biltmore, making it a perfect quiet location for a full Ashville experience.

Had a very relaxing stay here!…read more We checked in really late and had called ahead to make sure that would be okay. The staff member I spoke with (only not mentioning the name here to respect their privacy) was lovely! We were sent an email with instructions and our keys were left exactly where the email said they would be. We had a woodland cottage. Clean, rustic and spacious, with a charming porch. I'm unclear as to the complaints by other reviewers here about the lack of a tv, or telephone or WiFi. That clearly isn't the point of this place. There are a ton of other places in Asheville with all the traditional hotel amenities. It's nice that they are environmentally conscious and only refresh the rooms every 3 days on a 5 day stay. I would prefer a 2 day refresh personally, but can certainly appreciate the effort. A lot of major hotel chains now also don't refresh towels daily or give guests the choice. Only complaint I had was no additional meals are served or available but I was told that was in the works.

Don't let the pictures fool you like they did me…read more The place is barely being kept up. The outside is in dire need of a paint job. Inside the entrance your greeted by two school desks. One friendly girl was behind one to the right, while later a grumpier older lady to the left. They say it's been open for a year already, but really I'm surprised it's open at all. For over $200 a night it was not worth it!! I arrived early and asked about an earlier check in, a couple hours before 4pm. They said it would be an extra $25 charge. I said no thank you, as i only wanted to leave my things in the room and go downtown Asheville. The young lady gave us a tour of the "sanctuary" and she was very sweet. She showed us where they teach classes, and have the sauna. One of the major reasons I considered this place. Sounds nice, right? Think again... the separate building, an up hill walk from their building. They have Yoga classes / chi-gong (only held in the morning) on what seams like a nice wood floor. This other building was under a serious re-model & I would not have found it fit for any guest to walk through. The rooms upstairs of this building for the most, were filled with ideas of what's to come.. the salt room, steam shower. It was a mess!! The only semi finished room was the sauna. I think they made a make shift room for it in a closet. The friendly girl giving the tour said she was getting requests from guests to use it, but that she needed to do a serious cleaning first and hoped it would be ready. Let me paint a picture for you.. No towels to sit on or pat off the feeling of sweat dripping off you. No shower. Having to walk from your room up hill to a distant building only to get hot & sweaty and walk back to your room. What about clothes? Is it a co-ed sauna? Bathing suits? Is it clean? Usually you have a towel to sit on. Do you bring a change of clothes for walking back to your room only to get them sweaty. Is there a changing room? ..because I didn't see one. It seams like they have many concepts that are nice, but not all together. The room... We got back from the tour, a different lady said we could put our things in the room, but our fireplace isn't working. I walk in to see two ladies on their hands and knees saying "we might have to call someone" as they are trying to fix the fireplace. We left our things. When we came back, luckily the fireplace was up and running. The room had a pretty big bathroom with a big tub and shower. The tub was dirty and I had to clean it. Make sure if you're going to take a bath to have extra time to not only clean it, but to fill the tub. It must have taken almost an hour. Slow going but it was nice and hot. The beds were decent, but the pillows were hard and almost better without one. There was really nothing in the room for entertainment or to keep you on schedule. No clock, no radio, no phone, no tv. Just the fireplace and WiFi. It was cold in the room so we went downstairs to get extra blankets. The older lady looked at us like we were crazy when we said we wanted 3 blankets since we only had a light thin blanket for two separate beds. She said you know there is a thermostat. That was a surprise to us. Still we wanted an extra blanket just in case. She made it seam like it was an imposition. Breakfast.. - One of the better things about this place! - Fresh and delicious My mom enjoyed the classes the next day Yoga Chi-gong I was happier to leave! Just know that what they have in reality is different from what they advertise.

Bald Mountain House had hands down the best food of any bed & breakfast I've ever been to! Monika…read moreis an outstanding chef! The house is tucked up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, so the view from the porch is breathtaking. We also enjoyed hiking on the Appalachian Trail, which was easily accessible from the house. Our room was really a suite and was very comfortable. We hope to come back again.

Selfishly, I would rather not write this review and keep this gem a secret, but the proprietors…read moredeserve for the B&B community to know about this place! We arrived on Monday and departed Friday to continue our vacation. We checked into a more "highly regarded" and more expensive B&B today. Already, we see many things at Bald Mountain House we do not find here. First, Monica is an amazing hostess, incredible chef (most amazing breakfasts ever!), and cares for her guests so well! It is the most peaceful and tranquil place we have ever stayed. The king Tempur-pedic in the Blue Ridge Suite was like being in our own bed at home, except the only sounds we heard was the flowing steam and singing birds. The cool mountain are allowed us to keep the windows open our entire stay, even when we turned on the AC for a cool sleep at night. The place smelled so fresh and was very clean (perfect 100 sanitation rating). There were always drinks stocked in the fridge and coffee and cookies available in the dining room. The tap water was soft and tasted as good as any bottled water. We enjoyed the many comfy chairs on the huge covered porch as we watched golden finches, hummingbirds, and other beautiful birds feast at the many feeders while we looked at the vast mountain range above the flower planter boxes. We were able to do some hiking on the infamous Appalachian Trail, including breathtaking views atop Big Bald mountain. Monica provided a lot of helpful information when we asked, especially regarding dinner ideas. While the owners were on site and available 24/7, we appreciated that unlike other places we have been they did not immerse themselves into their guests space! We hope to return again in the future!

Wonderful. Wish we could have stayed longer. Very convenient to downtown . Spotlessly clean…read more Comfortable beds, etc. Free ice cream sandwiches, homemade cookies, port, and IPA on tap. But the major attraction is Emilie. She is a gem. Incredibly warm and welcoming, and could/should write a guidebook on Asheville. But first she should write a cookbook, because she is a fabulous cook! It's unfortunate the only meal served is breakfast (9:00 sharp!). It is not to be missed. You get the idea. Go. Stay. Often.

We had an amazing stay at the Chestnut Street Inn. We're in Asheville at least every other month…read moreand have bounced around various Airbnb spots every time. Every place we've rented has been nice but never great enough to get us to come back for a repeat visit. Those days of bouncing around are over! Now that we've experience the Chestnut Street Inn and Emilie & Arturo's hospitality, we will never stay anywhere else. The Inn is perfectly located, just a short walk and even shorter drive/uber to downtown. The room we stayed in was adorable and super comfy. We loved the furnishings, soft sheets and towels on the bed, etc. But, the in-room gas fireplace was by far my favorite amenity -- I found myself not even wanting to venture out but rather sit in the room warming my feet by the fire. (Don't worry though, we went out!) Throughout our stay, it was fun to discover all the hidden treats in the common areas. There were homemade cookies and chocolate in every nook and cranny of the place! Breakfast was amazing and prepared fresh each morning. Lots of helpful info way of pamphlets and brochures are all over the Inn but if you need any advice, I'd encourage you to just chat with Emilie. She had lots of great suggestions on where to go and what to do and seemed to genuinely love the area. We're looking forward to our next visit!

Two years ago, my BF and I escaped here for a birthday weekend retreat! They had a nice $99/night…read moresummer special. Not sure if this rate is current, but I would still ask. The living room was cozy, but we never got a chance to hang out in it -- due to guests already lounging in the space. Be advised that Tom likes to hang out and play on the desktop computer at the foot of the stairs (solitaire is his favorite) -- so don't be surprised. Haha. The hallway fridge (opposite from the living room) was stocked with beer, wine, and soda -- an awesome gesture of hospitality for us tired folks after 6 hours of driving! We stayed in the Foxglove room. The walls were painted a dark, Christmas-tree green and the emergency map was drawn out in Sharpie -- it felt off and the fact that the map was drawn in marker was sketchy. The TV was mounted in the top corner of the room, with a DVD player that didn't work. There was also a bear stuffed animal sitting on the heater unit by the window -- cute, but a little creepy. Unfortunately, the wireless signal in the room wasn't great -- had to go downstairs to get access. One of my favorite aspects of our stay was the 7am coffee that Tom would bring up -- really warm-heartening. Tom stays in a room downstairs, back by the kitchen -- so it's nice to have someone always there. He has a gruff personality, but he's happiest in the kitchen, whipping up delicious food in his silly pants (with patterns such as multi-colored chili peppers). Michele wasn't too friendly and kept mostly to herself. I wish she had attempted to socialize more with us and our fellow house-mates. The dining room was lovely -- the morning light streaming in through the windows is enough to make you sigh happily as you sip on your steaming coffee. There's a little sticker or token on the surface of the glass door in the dining room. I asked Michele about it, and she said that they once had a visitor run into the door -- so this is why it's there. I really appreciated that there were some two additional tables besides the communal table. Tom was an AMAZING chef -- food was gourmet and plentiful! He also is more than happy to answer any questions about the food or cooking in general -- it is his passion. Best part of this B&B was the large porch with ample seating and the gorgeous grounds. Also, Downtown Asheville is not even a mile away -- so you won't have to travel far to grab some grub or a cold one. All and all, we really enjoyed the food and grounds, but we won't be back unless there are interior improvements (room furnishings, etc). ***Their site could also use some updating... If you're familiar with SEO, they're committing a big no-no with all the "invisible" word tags at the bottom of their website. Scroll to the bottom of the homepage and drag your mouse across the big empty space -- you'll see the words.

What a find! We booked the Aberdeen last minute on a weekend where accommodates were sold out at…read moremany places around town. I'm so glad we didn't get a run-of-the-mill hotel, because this inn made our time in Asheville so much more special. It's like staying at the home of a friend who has a great house in a great part of town. We met Tom only, who is the resident chef. His personality is a bit coarse at first - especially if you're expecting that average hotel hospitality fake smiles and whatnot. But know that he's actually very friendly and genuine. We are plant-based eaters and he made sure we had the full, personalized breakfast experience that everyone else had. Even the cookies left in the hallway all day were vegan (and delicious)! I would stay here again and again.

The one star is added because of the prompt refund and return of the flask we left in the car…read more Otherwise this was a total disaster and a bait and switch situation where we discussed one tour over the phone and the day of we were told otherwise. We had paid a deposit for two days of tour but when we contacted them 3-4 days prior we received a curt email which incorrectly stated that we were only booked for one day. Most businesses would have at least reviewed emails after receiving a detailed note from a client before sending such a rude response as the one we received. When we asked in repeat emails about what options were available for lunch and other specific questions no answers were received. However, the day of the tour George tried to turn the blame on us stating we would have needed to pre- order the meal with him despite his lack of email response about meal options. We also felt racially profiled since his interaction with my husband who is Caucasian visibly altered in addition to his entire demeanor, once we joined them In the hotel lobby and he realised that the other members of the tour, myself included were black. We opted not to take this tour since we felt that the new terms were different from what was previously discussed (not to mention he promised full flexibility with tours repeatedly on the phone) and we couldn't figure out how he'd be able to take us walking with the boot safely. We also were very specific in prior discussions that we had no interest in visiting the Biltmore estate but this was what George was encouraging us to switch to the day of the tour (once again probably because of his own limitations) He also tried to make us try to sign a waiver but then he got angry and defensive when we politely asked few polite questions about his insurance coverage and things to clarify what he was asking us to sign. Overall, I consider this a near miss event since everything suggested this tour would have been a competent disaster of a day had we gone on the road with George. The tour we ended up taking instead with a different company far exceeded our expectations without any hassle or racist undertones. George will probably try to defend his behavior by accusing us of being rude (this is in response to us asking for clarifications and for what we booked ) but since issues started way back from his side of the correspondence (or lack thereof) you can be the judge of the situation

We went on a five hour hiking tour in the Pisgah National Forest area. George, our tour guide, took…read moreus to a beautiful waterfall and atop a tall fire tower with gorgeous views. I would definitely recommend this tour for any family!

I absolutely love this bed & breakfast. We've spent the past two New Year's getaways here and count…read moreSusan and John as the best hosts we've encountered in our travels. The historic home is stunningly beautiful and conveniently located by car near Downtown Asheville or the Biltmore. The three-course breakfasts, claw-foot tubs, in-room fireplaces, huge front porch, access to coffee/tea/water/wine, hospitality, and house-made cookies available around the clock are some of my favorite features. We don't usually stay in the same place twice but have begun making this an annual tradition...it's just that good!

Totally enjoyed our stay here, would highly recommend. The room was comfortable, the grounds were…read morebeautiful and peaceful, the hosts were personable, friendly and shared lots of information. The breakfasts were amazing, always something different, always delicious and beautifully presented. Lots of little extras, no detail was overlooked. If we could rate it more than 5 stars we absolutely would.