Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this three story, restored 100+ year old restored wooden Inn, without television or phones, is the perfect retreat into history. One of the few remaining grand Inns is a must experience. Large front porch with lots of rocking chairs looking out on the mountains was the perfect location to celebrate my cousins... More

The website proclaims the Balsam Mountain Inn (http://www.balsammountaininn.net) to be a “magical place in the mountains.” We found it to be, if not magical, then certainly restful, low key, and a retreat to imagined memories of long ago mountain resorts. A visit to the Inn is certainly a visit to a less frantic time of long, wide corridors, bead board,... More

The hotel building is a restored rail road hotel, from early 1900's. This is your chance to visit your great grandparents grand resort. Once common, these large wooden structures are now rare. It has been returned to its historic form, with only slight updates (larger rooms with ensuite accommodations!). The high ceilings, large windows with views of the mountains, long... More

We received the weekend as a present from our college kids, as my husband and I had never stayed at a bed and breakfast before. The food was really, really amazing. I was shocked at how good the meals were--recommend the local trout. The owner was charming, social, and even was filling out puzzles with the guests. Take time to... More

Struggling to find somewhere between Atlanta and Charlotte we lucked upon a gem. If I can avoid one, I never stay at a chain establishment. This fitted the bill perfectly. When I read about no "aircon" "TV" "Phones" I know I am heading for for a rare and sadly vanishing hostelry that is still in existence because it continues to... More

This old timer has ambiance beyond expectations. Hundreds of collectables abound throughout the inn itself and you even get to experience them for yourself in your room. Plan lots of surrounding area trips and recreation, bring books, relax in the rocking chairs on the porches. Meals are superb, staff is very sociable, the owner is like family. No air conditioning,... More

My husband and I took a weekend and stayed at the Balsam Mountain Inn for our 4 year anniversary. We had visited the inn once before while we were dating but hadn't stayed there before. It was so nice to get away from everything. No phones, no tv, just my husband and I spending time together. The food was great... More

What a wonderful weekend we just spent here. Four couples went together and we had the best time. Staff went out of their way to serve us and the peaceful nature of the place was just what we needed. The food was wonderful and the rooms have been lovingly restored. There was a family feel about the place and we... More

What a treat no phones ringing or TV blaring, just birds singing as you rock on the porch & enjoy the beautiful mountains. The staff & other guests very friendly. The rooms are comfortable & very tastefully decorated. We were there for songwriters weekend. It was the place to be. Fun, great food and great music. I can't wait to... More