Carolina Bed & Breakfast

My wife and I stayed at Carolina Bed and Breakfast last weekend, and we cannot say enough good things about our experience there! We had a small vacation planned as a «babymoon» because our daughter is expected to arrive in four weeks. Everyone had been telling us to take one last trip as a couple, so my wife found Carolina B&B online and booked the Cottage for us. This was our first time at a B&B, and from the experience we had, it will definitely not be the last. James and Sarah are gracious, attentive hosts that make you feel like family from the minute you arrive. Again, we had the small cottage behind the main house and were absolutely thrilled with it; king size bed, small kitchenette (stocked with bottled water and sodas), and a bath tub big enough to swim laps in. There were fresh baked holiday treats left for us both nights (mince pies on Friday and chocolate peppermint whoopee pies on Saturday) that could have come from a gourmet bakery. Saturday morning breakfast was honey glazed poached pears with a crust of crushed nuts as a starter, and the main course was a butternut squash quiche and sausage patties served with cranberry muffins. We slept in on Sunday so we didn’t make breakfast, but James even offered to bring it to the cottage for us. Chef-​inspired appetizers and wine were offered at 5:30 each evening and again it was amazing. James was on hand to give us advice on dining, parking, and sightseeing. It was also extremely interesting to have James talk to us about the décor inside the main house — some of it being family heirlooms and some of it having been acquired from James and Sarah’s time living abroad. Our rental package included tickets to the Biltmore to see the Christmas décor, and James set all of that up for us, too. All in all we had an amazing weekend at Carolina B&B! The place was beautiful and our hosts were absolutely perfect. Every part of our time spent here was well above what we expected it to be. We look forward to returning here again and again!

My husband and I stayed at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast over Labor Day weekend. We are tough critics, and we highly recommend this place. The house sleeps six couples, and is situated very close to town. All of the restaurants and shops in downtown are within walking distance of the house.
James and Sandy, the owners, are gracious hosts and great cooks. The nightly rate includes tasty breakfasts and a generous happy hour with appetizers and wine. Foodies will be delighted by this B&B’s creative and delicious recipes! James is a gracious host and offers recommendations for guests looking for Asheville advice.
The rooms are clean, quiet, and air conditioned. The house is tastefully decorated and what one would expect from an Asheville B&B. We appreciated the small touches… NYTimes newspaper every morning, free bottles of water and diet cokes, and biscotti and candy snacks available throughout the day. James and Sandy sure know how to make guests feel right at home!

Out of this world service, hospitality, and food. The food you will receive here is not only an amazing breakfast, but also a full assortment of homemade hor d’oeuvres and wine in the afternoon. Susan also leaves some homemade sweets in each room in the evening, and James helps each person tailor his/​her day’s sightseeing, restaurants, etc. He is a wealth of information on what to do in Asheville and how to get to each destination. I cannot recommend Carolina Bed & Breakfast enough.

My husband and I stayed in the Robin’s Nest — a peaceful quiet room overlooking the flower garden. The bed is comfortable and supportive, which afforded us both a good night’s sleep. James and Susan are so welcoming. Appetizers were delicious, and they serve Biltmore wine (awesome!). Great coffee in the morning served before breakfast. Breakfast was hit or miss. I loved the savory one, but did not care for the sweet one.

We stayed here for our honeymoon in July. The service and attention you receive is defiantly 5 stars. Breakfast was delicious each morning. At night they had a cocktail hour with wine and horderves. It was great spending time with the owner and other guests. The location was one reason we stayed here. You can easily walk to downtown Asheville. We stayed in the Miss Webb room which was bright and sunny. The room was cleaned nicely every day and at night they leave you a sweet treat. I would stay here again.

We had a lovely two-​night stay at the Carolina in Asheville. The bedrooms were comfortable and artfully decorated, but the food was the high point. Gourmet breakfasts and happy hour appetizers. Easy for walking into town and quiet for sleeping. Five stars. Highly recommend. Sarah N. ⁴⁄₁₃

we always chose b&b’s when we travel if they are available. this b&b is probably to-​date our finest b&b experience.
the immaculate décor includes European and Asian antiques. the linens are soft. the gardens are lovely. the gourmet food — as good as you could want. and best of all the owners are so warm, friendly, and interested in ensuring that you have a lovely vacation experience. suggesting interesting activities, restaurants, etc. you really don’t know what you’re missing until you come here.

My girlfriend and I visited Asheville for the first time, and we were told the way to go was to stay at a B&B. Neither of us had experienced staying at an Inn, but we were up for anything! James and Susan could not have made our stay any better — they definitely set the bar high. James greeted us as we arrived and gave us the run-​down on everything. We had made dinner reservations prior, but James gave us great suggestions on what to do before and after dinner. He takes a lot of pride in the city and wanted us to experience it to the fullest. After getting a tour of the house, Susan put out some of the most amazing appetizers, along with wine, for a nice happy hour on the porch. When we arrived home that evening, we had a plate of homemade brownies waiting for us in our room. They really do it right, the bed was the most comfortable bed ever — even more comfortable than the «Heavenly Bed» at the Westin. The next morning, we expected a good breakfast, but Susan blew our expectations out of the water! She is an amazing chef and cooks up all sorts of deliciousness for breakfast each morning. Overall, we had a great time, made even better by James and Susan’s hospitality.

Carolina B&B was the most welcoming B&B I have ever stayed at! James and Susan are phenomenal hosts with great recommendations for restaurants, hikes and things to do. Saturday and Sunday morning breakfast did not disappoint and they add so many great touches to make you feel welcome. Baked goods left in your room each afternoon plus a fabulous afternoon wine and apps offering creates the mood! Definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a romantic setting within walking distance from Downtown Asheville!

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3-​night stay at the Carolina Bed and Breakfast this March (2012). Susan and James (the owners) are fantastic hosts. James had excellent suggestions for things to do, offering a great hike for us complete with map and directions when we said we wanted to see some waterfalls. The breakfasts, cooked by Susan, were delicious every morning with good coffee and an opportunity to get to know the other guests. Afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres were always tasty and relaxing, and the treats waiting for us in our room at night we learned to look forward to — brownies, lemon bars, and cupcakes. A fridge stocked with water and sodas as well as a Keurig and kettle were available for coffee or tea anytime. They also have books and dvd’s to borrow while there (dvd player in each room).
Walking downtown takes about 15 minutes and is pretty easy. We only drove to get out of town and when it was raining.
Lower priced than many other B&B’s, the quality was definitely top-​notch with nothing missing.
Bottom line: I would definitely recommend this B&B to friends and family, and we will probably be back ourselves in the future.

Very well run B&B! Sara has perfected how to make guests feel welcomed, comfortable and informed. She left fresh pastries on our nightstand every night. She was also very helpful with giving great restaurant recommendations, sharing her recipes and making us feel at home. We ordered Biltmore tickets through her and it was as seamless as 1,2,3. She was very welcoming and discreet. Sara made appetizers every night which were served with wine in the parlor… great way to meet other guests and unwind.
Every bedroom has a gas fireplace and jacuzzi tub which made for a very relaxing and romantic getaway.
Asheville was only a few minutes drive and had lots of coffee shops, cafes and unique shops.
We also went to Nine Mile for dinner (couple blocks walk from Carolina B&B) and were very impressed!
The house itself was comfortable with a large front porch and porch swing to enjoy the Southern atmosphere. The house is in a very safe neighborhood.
I would definitely stay there again. This was by far our best B&B experience yet!