Our inn is entirely non-smoking indoors per state law. Smoking is permitted on outdoor patios and porches only (with consideration for other guests.)

Today's Photo

Watauga Lake -

on a summer day

Judy & Robert Hotchkiss, innkeepers

A great vacation is just a short trip away. .. so close

and yet, so far!

Come enjoy it.

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Overview of Inn's Guest Rooms

    Our five large, private, romantic guest rooms with unique private baths await your visit. Rooms feature king or queen beds, soft robes, and scented candles. Our freestanding 3-bedroom/2-bath house is located 7 miles away (north) of Mountain City. The inn is a short drive north of Boone, NC, and south of Damascus, VA.

     Each guest room is large, private and uniquely decorated. Many have whirlpool tubs; all have fireplaces, central heat/air, cable TV, CD players, robes, candles, snacks and free wireless. Break- fast is included along with "always available" coffee/tea/hot chocolate. Guest refrigerator, too.

     Room prices range from $99-$179 with event pricing at $199-$235.   Cottage: $99-$399.

     Inn's walnut and maple staircase
Wood grown by the first owner of the house
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Please click on the photo of each room for detailed descriptions and several photos of each room.

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Mountain Sunrise - Room 1

• King bed
• Whirlpool tub
• Two fireplaces, including one in the bathroom
• Whirlpool tub for two with shower above
• Private entrance/porch with porch swing
• First floor (mobility challenged by stairs/not fully handicap accessible)
• Flat screen TV with premium cable channels
• Historic glass
• Amenities (snacks, bubble bath, robes, candles)
• CD/mp3  player/clock radio
• Down type duvet blanket (winter only)

Rose  Romance - Room 2

• Queen bed
• Fireplace in bedroom (gas logs)
• Private staircase to upstairs luxury bath
• Whirlpool tub for two with large deck for candles
• Separate, large shower stall with custom mural
• Second floor front location
• View of three states (20 miles)
• New TV DVD player, cable
• Historic glass
• Amenities (snacks, bubble bath, robes, candles)
• CD/mp3  player/clock radio
• Down type duvet blanket (winter only)

In the Garden - Room 3

• Queen bed
• Bath with large custom shower stall; no tub
• Fireplace in bedroom (hypoallergenic electric) - use all year)
• Love seat
• Room will fit a twin bed for third person
• Second floor middle location
• TV with VCR player
• Amenities (snacks, robes, candles)
• CD/mp3  player/clock radio
• Down type duvet blanket (winter only)

Hideaway - Room 4

• Queen bed
• Fireplace in bedroom
• Whirlpool tub for two with special shelf for "candle surround."
• TV with DVD player, cable
• Contemporary feel
• Private location at back of house
• Amenities (snacks, bubble bath, robes, candles)
• CD/mp3  player/clock radio
• Down type duvet blanket (winter only)
• Robes provided

Wagner Bedroom - Room 5

• Queen bed
• Gas log stove in bedroom
• Antique claw footed soaking tub plus modern 4-foot shower stall
• TV with VCR player, cable
• Private balcony with three-state view
•    Smoking permitted on balcony only/door shut
• Upstairs location--no adjoining rooms
• Amenities (snacks, bubble bath, robes, candles)
• Clock radio
• Down type duvet blanket (winter only)

A Cottage in the Woods - Freestanding House Rental on 30 acres (not at inn in town)

• Three bedrooms sleeping a total of 7 persons
• Kids and dogs welcome
• Fully furnished with linens and kitchenware
• Full size kitchen
• Outside picnic area
• Located on 30 acres adjoining Iron Mountain Trail
• 7 miles to Damascus, Va/Virginia Creeper Trail
• 7 miles to Mountain City, TN
• Bristol Motor Speedway: less than 40 miles
• Gas log stove in living room
• Camper parking with cottage rental (no hook ups)