Just a couple of blocks from Biltmore Village, Biltmore House and I-40, as well as being just a 10 minute drive from downtown. I stayed in the “Carriage House” cabin off of the mains house, which offered a little more privacy than the main house, and allowed you more control over the temperature and audio systems. The main house has three fireplaces (one in the dining room, and one each in two first floor sitting rooms) that you can control. The Carriage House had its own fireplace and kitchen. The customer service was great, and did their best to accommodate special requests. No complaints here! Well, just one: they need to change the external color from pink to something else. I would definitely go back.

I researched various B&Bs for our last-minute trip to Asheville for our anniversary. I booked the Carriage House room #3 the evening before we left for a 7-hour drive to Asheville. We left home at 5am, and it wasn't until almost noon before the innkeeper called us to tell us there was one "small hitch".

It was that we had our 7 month old son staying with us, and the Cedar Crest Inn doesn't accept children under 10. We were told that since we were already on the way, they would make an "exception" and allow us to stay in the Cabin Room #1, which was private from all the other guests. That's fine, we like privacy, but they offered us a higher rate for that room which I was hesitant to pay. And when I asked about breakfast in the main house, which is an important part of a B&B experience, I was told that they would bring us out a "breakfast tray".

Obviously they were trying to maintain the "romantic" environment for other guests, but there's nothing unromantic about a family. Our son is very quiet, and likely makes less noise than most adults staying at the inn, and we are respectful people who would never let our son's cries be a nuisance to other guests. We were so incredibly offended that we would be treated like such outsiders at the inn during our stay just for the fact that we had our child with us, that we could not give our money to the Cedar Crest.

Had that policy been listed anywhere on the website or through the reservation process, we wouldn't have wasted our time planning to go here, and could have made prior arrangements with another B&B or hotel before we left. Instead, we had to find accommodations once we arrived in Asheville which was stressful for my wife.

We had hoped for a beautiful fall weekend in Asheville, but were there when Superstorm Sandy made her presence known. We did visit the Biltmore Estate but it was too cold for us to wander the town. The Inn proved a comfortable respite: blazing fire in the main room and a cozy fireplace in our bedroom (upgraded thanks to a tripadvisor coupon). The hostess also provided us with a space heater in the room and there was plenty of hot water for showers. The breakfasts were good but we weren't offered in any choices in our selections. There was coffee, dessert, and wine available each day until 8 PM. Our hostess also recommended restaurants two nights in a row, each worthy of the recommendation. We are sure if the weather had been nicer we would have enjoyed the welcoming porch as wll.

We stayed two nights at the Cedar Crest Inn. Very comfortable, authentic, great breakfast and wonderful innkeepers. The Inn's preservation is amazing for a place over 100 years old. Centrally located to Biltmore Village.