Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast

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Scored 10
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Historic Setting: Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast in Rutherfordton is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, a tennis court, and free WiFi throughout the property. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating areas. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern conveniences such as tea and coffee makers and work desks. Garden or city views enhance the stay. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including American, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher. Local specialties, fresh pastries, and warm dishes are served daily. Activities and Location: The property offers walking and bike tours, cycling, and live music. Asheville Regional Airport is 50 mi away. Highly rated by guests for its excellent service and facilities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Breakfast to go

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Eileen
United States United States
“The house is lovely, as its hosts. We enjoyed the gardens and outside porches. We walked the town's shops and our chats with Jim and Russell. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast delicious. Both Jim and Russell answered the many curiosity...”
Laura
United States United States
“Charming historic house. The hosts Russell and Jim did their best to make us comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. They are located in town in Rutherfordton. We would definitely stay again.”
Anthony
United States United States
“The nostalgia and the host, Jim and Russell are exceptional in what they do. The family, friendly atmosphere was awesome. Thank you for your hospitality!!!”
Tina
United States United States
“The breakfast food was wonderful and the conversation pleasant. I enjoyed the single rose blooming just outside the dining room window. The room was very comfortable and the bath salts were greatly appreciated. I even had my own private outside...”
James
United States United States
“Our breakfast was excellent and the location was great”
Todd
United States United States
“Breakfast is always fantastic! We already booked our next stay!”
Ramona
United States United States
“The breakfast was excellent. Very professionally prepared and served. Jim and Russell were great hosts and made us feel right at home. Look forward to a Christmas trip to see this beautiful home decorated for Christmas.”

Managed by Russell Knight & Jim Masek, Owners/Innkeepers along with Watson & Ranger

Company review score: 10Based on 10 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Jim Masek and Russell Knight are the new innkeepers of the Carrier Houses B&B as of May 2017 along with Watson and Ranger, their rescue dogs and resident greeters. Jim and Russell moved from Columbia, SC where Jim has worked in the hospitality field for over 10 years as such hotels as DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Clarion Hotel and various limited service hotels such as Days Inn, Sleep Inn and Country Inn & Suites. Jim loves to cook and be creative in the kitchen using local ingredients and sharing the “Farm to Table” experience with the guests. Russell has worked for the SC Dept of Education in Grants Administration as well as running a non-profit in Columbia. Russell loves to chat with the guests at breakfast to help them plan their day.

Property info

The Carrier Houses B&B consists of 2 historic homes, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Carrier-McBrayer house was built by Harvey Carrier in 1835 and the Carrier-Ward House, in 1879. There is a total of (8) bedrooms, all with private baths, individually controlled thermostats, Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs with cable and deluxe amenities. You’ll find complimentary coffees and teas all day along with fresh baked cookies. Relax on the wide, front porch in our comfy rockers to watch the comings and goings of small town NC. Nothing beats being on Main Street. There are quaint shops and great restaurant within walking distance. Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, the Tryon Equestrian Center and the Blue Ridge mountains are just a short drive, let us help you plan your trip. Let us cook a delicious, farm-to-table breakfast with fresh farm eggs, local sausage and vegetables. Please call us for more information or assistance in planning your getaway. We look forward to seeing you!

Neighborhood info

Upon our first visit to Rutherfordton in 2015, we experienced the warmth of the people, the renaissance of their history, the variety of restaurants, the scenic vistas, the comfortable climate, and many more first impressions. We'd be delighted to share it all with you.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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