The Baird House ca. 1790 - Valle Crucis
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The Baird house is one of the oldest remaining houses in Valle Crucis NC. It has wide planked walls, original floors, multiple fireplaces and antique furnishings. Their 12 acre grounds include a rustic barn, a stone patio furnished with Adirondack chairs and a firepit and porches with rockers. Just across the street is the Watauga River where you can fish for trout or nap in a hammock under the cedars. More Information:
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The Mast Farm Inn - Valle Crucis
The new innkeepers (since 2006) of The Mast Farm Inn are sisters Sandra Deschamps Siano and Danielle Deschamps. Sandra & Danielle are of French-Italian-US heritage, were educated in Paris, Villars-sur-Ollon in Switzerland, London, Petionville, Manhattan and Miami, and speak 4 languages. More Information:
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Lazy Bear Lodge - Vilas
The Lazy Bear Lodge is the newest of these Inns. The lodge is just 2 years old and offers 5 guest rooms, each with private baths. Lazy Bear offers beautiful views, breakfast, a Spa and a Saturday evening dinner is available if reserved in advance. The lodge is located near Valle Crucis yet also has easy access to nearby Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock. More Information:
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Taylor House Inn - Valle Crucis
The Taylor House Inn has been in business for over 15 years. It offers 2 suites, 5 guest rooms and 2 small cottages. The suites and guest rooms include down comforters, hand made quilts, private baths and great views. The Inn is within easy driving distance to Ski slopes, Grandfather Mountain and Boone NC. More Information:
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High Country Inn - Boone
Family owned and operated for over 20 years on 14 acres containing a spring that continuously turns the area's largest water wheel. Also has a trout pond, wild rabbit and a duck habitat. 120 guest rooms and suites plus several luxury cabins nearby. Also on site Geno's Restaurant and Lounge, meeting facilities, pool and fitness facility. More Information:
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Lovill House Inn - Downtown Boone
According to their website (see link below): "Each of our six and large and airy guest rooms has its own in room full private bath , as well as cable television, VCR, telephone, High Speed Internet Wireless (WiFi) access, ceiling fan and window fan (seasonal), and fireplaces in room or access to one in the common areas. All rooms have individually controlled heat. Air conditioning, although generally not needed is available in the Spring House Cottage. " More Information:
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Crippens Inn - Blowing Rock
A great benefit to this inn is the on-site Crippens restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Blowing Rock. More Information:
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Ridgeway Inn - Blowing RockAccording to their website, the Ridgeway Inn was the first inn to open in Blowing Rock. It is very conveniently located next to the Bob Timberlake Gallery and across the street from the Speckled Trout Restaurant Their suites offer several amenities including 30" flat screen TVs and large bathrooms.. More Information:
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Inn at Ragged Gardens - Blowing RockAccording to their website (see link below): "Surrounded by an acre of formal and "Ragged Gardens", this early 1900's manor offers an enchanting hideaway in the heart of the historic village of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. " "Intimate and traditional, the Inn today, with eleven rooms and suites, is immersed in the spirit of the summer cottages of Blowing Rock. This historic Country Inn features The Best Cellar Restaurant, which has earned a reputation for fine food and elegance in its' 30 years of existence. " More Information:
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Hemlock Inn - Blowing RockAccording to their website (see link below): "In 1874, William Morris bought the Amos Greene property and turned it into Blowing Rock’s first true boarding house. Mr. Morris was well known for his cooking. The Morris house attracted many notable people. At this time, the Morris House charged 50 cents a day for room and board or $15 a month. In 1929 the Morris House was purchased from the Morris family and, today, is known as the Hemlock Inn. Today, the original inn has been refurbished and additional rooms have been added. These historic rooms offer a rustic, mountain setting with hardwood floors and antique decor. In 1999, a new building was added to the Hemlock Inn and decorated with modern furnishings for those with the more modern tastes. These rooms have vaulted ceilings, are carpeted and are very spacious. " More Information:
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Homestead Inn - Blowing RockAccording to their website (see link below): "Our inn and efficiencies sit right in the middle of all this Appalachian beauty, being a minute walk from Main Street and yet private with easy parking. Our rooms and efficiencies are immaculate. They are large, well-furnished with matching bedspreads and colorful towels, carpeted, and very comfortable, including cable TV. " More Information:
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Taylor House Inn: Tessa & Bernard Russo Innkeepers 