Doug and Jodee are genuine, warm hosts at this beautiful lodge in the forest. It was close to so many things. We were able to travel just minutes to Waynesville and Hendersonville to sample the unique small town atmosphere, go hiking at Dupont State Forest, yet were close to Asheville for movies and fine dining. The lovely breakfasts and yummy afternoon cookies were a real treat and we felt like we were "coming home" after each day excursion. The warmth of the woodburning fireplace where we could read or just dream was so relaxing. Be sure to get a copy of Jodee's own cookbook to bring back all those memories! We will definately be back. Vic and Rhonda

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Excellent lodge & extremely thoughtful hosts. The Bent Creek ranks among our best B&B experiences in our 20+ years of frequent B&B travel all over the US & Europe. Seriously... they've got the details buttoned up here!

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My husband and I decided to stay in Asheville on our way to the Outer Banks in late July. Found the Bent Creek Lodge online. Never have we had the luck finding not only a great place to stay, but a place we wished to return to as soon as possible! So we are going back in September for a longer stay, mainly for the ambiance and the FOOD! I bought the Jodee's cookbook to see if I could duplicate the Blueberry Strata. It was good, but not as good as Jodee's. She used the freshest blueberries from the Farmer's Market. Oh, also the sheets on our bed were amazingly soft!

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Bent Creek Lodge is a magical place. Set within a beautiful wooded area, it is all you could ask for in a B&B. Wonderful hosts, amazingly clean rooms and great breakfasts. If you want to relax and get away, this is the place to do it.

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Beautiful lodge and beautiful surroundings! A gourmet breakfast!

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Jodee and Doug have definitely followed their hearts and are fulfulling their dream. They are blessed with the privilidge of owning a piece of "God's country", and we as consumers lucky enough to have stumbled upon this hidden paradise. Warm hospitality does not begin to describe the feeling you get when you enter the front door of this home. Friendly and personable does describe Jodee, Doug and their staff. The food however, is undescribable. I don't know which was better, the nut loaf with creamy cream cheese spread on the first morning, or the blueberry strata with FRESH HAND PICKED blueberries the second morning!!! Not to mention the 600 thread count sheets that we just melted into at night. Nor the breathtaking view from the back decks overlooking the gardens leading out to the trails and the creek in the woods. Oh and one more thing, the dogs, two sisters, charming. Oh, oh and...let us not forget... the birds, red birds, finches, maybe a blue bird, and most interesting of all, the hummingbirds. The hummingbirds will hover around the feeder and entertain you for hours just before dusk, but don't move!

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A great location and very pleasant setting close to the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway and the French Broad River very near Asheville, NC. where the Bible Belt meets Key West. BBQ, Fusion Cuisine, traditional artisans and cutting edge music venues. It the Adirondacks with great dining.

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We had the best time. The scenery was very relaxing, and the hosts were great people!!! Will go back.

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The Bent Creek Lodge is absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this place. If you are looking for a place to relax and be close to many of the local attractions - the Bent Creek Lodge is a great place to stay. Ashville is a terrific city and is well traveled year-round. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Arboretum is five minutes of the lodge. Asheville Downtown is twenty minutes of the lodge. The rooms are gorgeous (we stayed in Bike room in 2007; we stayed in Bird room in 2009). You can step out of your room onto the balcony and take in the trees and very clean air. We enjoyed the ground floor sitting area to watch TV and the main floor fireplace. The breakfasts are outstanding, and the atmosphere of the inn is great. The best about this inn are the innkeepers: Jodee and Doug. Also we loved this inn’s two dogs: our friends for the entire visit. When we visit Asheville again, we'll be back. We have recommended the Bent Creek Lodge to family and friends.

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Sheridan and I looked online to find this place and were encouraged by reviews we read. We are compelled to add our own. The lodge is very homey and modern. We checked in late and were greeted by a warm fire and friendly guests. My first impression was that the place felt like home. It is a good size, beautiful mountain lodge. It is very spacious, well laid out obviously well built. The owners take great care of it and there are many great touches and decorations, art, etc. which contribute to the overall welcoming effect. The food was delicious both days, home-cooked and there's plenty! The place could not be better. We have found our spot whenever we are in the Asheville area. Five Stars. Steve and Sheridan Nice Johnson City, TN

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We spent two nights at the Lodge with our children (13 and 16) along with my sisters. It was the most relaxing and tranquil experience. The lodge is beautiful and is surrounded by nature. The hiking paths are fun and the "lodge" dogs are such great guides. The lodge itself is so beautiful in a warm and simplistic way. The innkeepers are warm and hospitable and provide an amazing breakfast. We loved it so much that we have already booked our next visit and are planning at least two more.

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We surely will return to your Lodge. We only wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the interior and the surrounding.

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Jodee and Doug were great hosts. They were friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable and the Lodge is very nice. I would certainly consider staying there again the next time I'm in the Asheville area.

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I had the pleasure of staying at Bent Creek Lodge the past weekend (10/10-13/08). The lodge is fantastic, as are the owners. The breakfasts were outstanding and the location appears remote, but is only 10 mins from downtown. I most definitely will stay there again. Thanks to Jodee and Doug for their hospitality.

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BCL was probably the best value b&b we've been to. A tremendously private and special place, with amazing breakfasts. I only wish we could have stayed longer.

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Very nice and helpful hosts. Spacious room, especially enjoyed the porch and pool table. The setting was lovely.

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The lodge lived up to everything the brochure said it was. Very clean, comfortable & quiet, in a beautiful mountain setting convenient to Asheville. The hosts were most welcoming & helpful, & the breakfasts were very creative & delicious. We'll definitely go back & recommend the lodge to others.

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I found Bent Creek Lodge on the internet and was lucky enough to book a room. Our hosts were gracious and made us feel welcome. The breakfasts were delicious.The woodsy setting was peaceful and lovely. We took a walk right on the grounds. Close to Ashville and The Biltmore but just far enough away to really relax. We look forward to staying there again and happily told all our friends about it. We stayed for 2 nights in June, 2008

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Quiet, secluded and peaceful. We look forward to visiting again soon.

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To find a lodge this close to the Parkway, and even to "town" if needed, yet have it feel so much like a mountain RETREAT is a real blessing. As are the hosts, Doug and Jodee. The combination of feeling "at home" while also being unobtrusively catered to is what one looks for in a B&B and Bent Creek Lodge has it. From the main room, where a fire was kept on cool evenings, to the bird feeders hung outside our room which brought a beautiful display of color and song each morning, we couldn't have asked for more. The scrumptious breakfasts felt like a bonus! We feel lucky to have found this little haven and will be returning. And oh...the decking ROCKS!

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My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bent Creek Lodge. It was a beautiful setting that seemed secluded and yet was not far from down town Asheville. Doug and Jodee were very helpful and hospitable during our stay - Helping us out by giving us directions, making us feel welcome and providing wonderful breakfasts each morning! The only problem is that now that we are home, our normal bowl of cereal is not as appealing :) We loved our stay and hope to return someday!

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Overall, awesome! Only 15 minutes away from downtown Asheville, and just a few miles from I-26, the Bent Creek Lodge was a perfect getaway. It's tucked in the woods and gives the feeling that you are miles away from everything, but in reality the Biltmore Square Mall is only 3 miles down the road. Quiet, clean, and friendly, this lodge was built from the beginning to be a bed and breakfast and does not have exactly the same feel that a more traditional home-turned-into-B&B would. Inside the lodge, things are spread out a bit more with all the modern conveniences built right in. I can get a little claustrophobic in some B&B's but this one was not that way- step outside and you have 10 acres to wander around in. Speaking of stepping outside, most rooms come equipped with a door leading outside to a deck. Our room was on the lower level and the outside door allowed us to come and go without going through the lodge making it convenient for loading and unloading. As far as stuff to do, hiking trails, biking, the Biltmore- all are within easy reach. We ate a great meal at the Boathouse (shrimp and grits were awesome) and it’s fairly close by. Our hosts, Doug and Jodee, had just the right touch, knowing when to engage and when not to. Compared to the hustle and bustle of staying in downtown Asheville, this was such a treat. Before we left, we were already trying to figure out how we might come again! Thank you!!

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Bent Creek is the place to visit when you just need to relax and decompress. It is very close to the amenities of a full service city but feels like you are off in the wilderness when you need peace and quiet. Kudos to the innkeepers, Doug and Jodee have truly thought of all of the details to pamper their guests.

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We enjoyed our stay at Bent Creek Lodge. The lodge was beautiful and in a wooded setting, and it was so relaxing to sit by the fire reading or playing games. The rooms were nicely done and we enjoyed coffee and a very good breakfast the next morning. The lodge is close to Biltmore and the Blue Ridge Parkway. We hope to be able to visit again!

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Nice people. Beautiful rooms, good food and great surroundings. Close to Biltmore, mountain trails, canoeing and shopping.

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The breakfasts were fantastic as well as everything at the B&B. Jodee & Doug went out of their way to accomadate all our needs during an emergeny medical situation. They are very friendly people. We look forward to revisiting in the furture.

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We held a small retreat at the Bent Creek Lodge in October 2007. It was the perfect place for us to meet! Jodee and Doug were gracious hosts, provided delicious meals, and offered excellent suggestions for what to visit in Asheville. Thank you!

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This was the most enjoyable stay, a welcoming time away; lovely hosts, gorgeous secluded lodge(way better than the pics online), beautiful deep gardens behind the home with not another home in sight..AND 2 friendly well behaved doggies - The Barn Room was spectacular. a definite slice of heaven! For evening eats, we enjoyed Shrimp N' Grits at the Boathouse and Tapas at Zambras - and the Biltmore during the day.. WHAT a great idea to do that again!! Thank you so much Jodee & Doug! Sue Obenauer, Sarasota FL

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Beautiful house, beautiful grounds, wonderful hosts. Their dogs greeted us for a walk in the woods upon arrival- immediately letting us know that this was a truly welcoming place where one could come to regroup for a little R&R in the mountains. The quiet, natural atmosphere was just what we were looking for. Close to the mt. bike trails, so we could go out for an all day trek or for as much as our bodies would allow for (these trails were challenging!). I really loved all of the personal touches, but yet the privacy that allows for couples/individuals to rejuvenate. Breakfast was terrific, as well as all of the other little surprise goodies, amenities that are offered throughout the day. Thank you!

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This lodge is tucked away in the mountains but also convenient to all the great sights in Asheville....my Mom, who is disabled, and I had a wonderful time and she was able to enjoy the uniqueness of a bed and breakfast due to the accessibility built into this lodge, which was priceless. The breakfast was wonderful, the innkeepers are very, very nice, and the lodge was incredibly peaceful...don't pass this place by!!!

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I had the most incredible stay at Bent Creek Lodge. The accomodations were first rate! Jodee & Doug were delightful and so accomodating. Bent Creek Lodge far exceeded my expectations and I would recommend this place to everyone!

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If you are looking for quiet, woodsy B & B near Asheville, the Bent Creek Lodge is the place. It is in a natural setting, just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the arboretum without being so far away from Asheville that popping downtown for shopping or dining isn't "doable". The setting is gorgeous and the service and breakfasts are outstanding. You can step out of your room onto the balcony with a cup of coffee and take in the trees, birds and clean air. When we visit Asheville again, we'll be back; and have recommended Bent Creek Lodge to friends and family.

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Doug and Jodee do a wonderful job of making you feel right at home in their custom designed inn. Wonderful breakfasts! You will not be disappointed.

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We enjoyed the views from the deck, the peaceful, beautifully landscaped grounds and the gourmet breakfast served each morning. The stay at Bent Creek Lodge was one of the highlights of our visit to Asheville.

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We spent 3 wonderful days at Bent Creek Lodge! Jodee and Doug have created a little bit of heaven in the mountains. Their lodge has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with beautiful views, very clean, comfortable rooms and delicious breakfasts. We loved sitting on the deck reading and watching the birds and the lovely garden. We had spent a few nights at the Inn at the Biltmore and enjoyed Bent Creek Lodge much more at a fraction of the cost. We definitely will be back if we are in the Asheville area again! The Chapman's from CT.

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Accommodations were clean & well laid out. The hosts have good and accurate knowledge of activities and eateries in the area and are exceptionally gracious. If you're looking for a place to bed down at night after a day of activities this lodge will satisfy you. If you're looking for a beautiful and quiet place to just chill and read, this could be it also. It is set just south of Asheville away from the traffic, in the mountains. Downtown Asheville is 10-15 min. away. The Blue Ridge Parkway is 5 mins north of the lodge as is the Arboretum. White water rafting is less than an hour away and hiking is even closer. The grounds have been landscaped beautifully with local flora and offer opportunities for photography. Visit their website, the accommodation's are accurately represented in their photos.

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We visited the Bent Creek Lodge from July 29-August 1 for our honeymoon get away trip. This was our first time to Ashville, and we enjoyed every minute of it. The food was great, room and view wonderful. We plan to come back again, and would recommend it to anyone.

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This couple thought of everything! There were so many details throughout the lodge showing much thought and planning and an understanding of their guests needs and desires, such as a frig to put one's restaurant "leftovers". I felt totally away from the cares of the world and returned home with batteries recharged. I have found my lodging in the Asheville area from now on.

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We just enjoyed a vacation at the Bent Creek Lodge in Asheville. The lodge itself is warm and inviting, as its hosts, Jodee and Doug. Our room (Bike) was comfortable, and the breakfasts were great. Bent Creek Lodge is a very peaceful place, just minutes from downtown.

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Clean rooms, great breakfasts, and such beautiful natural landscaping. Very convenient to Blue Ridge Parkway exit. Don't hesitate to book this place!

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Our stay with you was more than we expected. Everything could not have been more perfect. I loved walking through the gardens that terraced the back of the lodge. Your hospitality exceeds most B&B's.

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We just spent a lovely weekend at a truly great B&B. The atmosphere was so relaxing and our hosts, Doug and Jodee, could not have made us feel more welcome. When we return to Ashville, we will stay here again.

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I can't say enough about the experience we had at Bent Creek Lodge. Doug and Jodee are wonderful hosts and were helpful in answering questions about the area. The breakfasts were delicious!!! I would recommend this place to everyone. When in the area I will stay here again.

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This was our first visit to Asheville and at a bed and breakfast, we will never stay in a hotel again. Doug and Jodee we wonderful and the "girls" were sooooooo cute. We look forward to returning there's so much more to see.

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Creative, comfortable, and captivating surroundings inside and outside, run professionally with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The food was outstanding, the services and advice on local restaurants excellent. Needless to say we will be returning whenever possible!!

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We always love the NC mountains and this trip was no exception. The lodge is wonderful, the atmosphere relaxing, yet sophisticated. The view is great and we really enjoyed relaxing on the big decks! The breakfast each day was devine! Thanks for a great weekend.

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What a wonderful weekend we spent at the lodge. The hosts are terrific. The surroundings spectacular. Breakfeast was not the ordinary fare. Highly recommended. Richard and Maria

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Jodee & Doug, We very much enjoyed our short stay, meeting you both and the dogs....You have a lovely place and it was just what we needed. Thanks for everything. We hope to see you again soon. Paul & Susan Pickhardt

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The birds were amazing! It was just a wonderful time. (even though my husband beat me at pool....) Highly recommend to anyone going to Asheville!!!!

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When I began my research for the right Bed and Breakfast, I reviewed about 15 sites, in Asheville’s B & B selection. My criteria were: double tub, queen bed, reasonably proximate to the town, sufficiently positioned away from city din and under $200 per night. There were a few remaining from that initial filtering. It is not hard to identify exactly what secured this sale from 2,500 miles away, six weeks in advance and no other references. I think the rustic bed, in the Wildflower Room, did it. Six weeks later, three nights in the Bent Creek Lodge and three of those amazing breakfast delights, I offer this note of thanks for your collective: vision, insight, design, zeal for your craft and the affinity for ensuring the comfort of your guests. So, in a sense, the bed is great ad material AND paid for itself…. This visit was a thorough decompression from fast paced technical employment. Upon arrival, the atmosphere was nothing short of being “invited into your home”, given the tour and merely asked to treat it as one’s own. What a concept! Perhaps the least expected and most surprising pleasure of the visit was being escorted about the property and surroundings by two affable dogs, ever-willing to show-off their playground, despite the two-legged nature of the slower tourists. This was my first bed and breakfast experience and I am certain that finding a superior one would be a difficult search. When I can return, there will be no other choice. If I seek a comparable experience, in a distant region, it will be a standard not easily exceeded.

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My husband and I shared a weekend with our son at Bent Creek. It was our first Bed and Breakfast experience, but I am happy to say it won't be our last !! Jodee and Doug were wonderful !! the Inn was spotless (a really important feature for me)and very convenient to sightseeing and great dining. We stayed in the "Fern Room" with it's comfortable King Size bed and very pampering hot tub. We had all the information at our fingertips for everything we wanted to do, along with a huge, hot breakfast every morning and fresh made brownies every day (and I have the waistline to prove it) We will certaily stay at Bent Creek again!! And while you are there, be sure and give Leona a 'treat' and a pat on the head....she will be your friend for the entire visit....

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