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Welcome to Louisa's Porch, Asheville's first Homestay Bed & Breakfast and the closest to downtown shops and restaurants. All starts within a six minute walk.
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Louisa's Porch Homestay Bed and Breakfast Video: Louisa’s Porch offers an intimate, home stay experience, more akin to borrowing a friend’s home than staying in a traditional B&B. There are only two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom en suite.
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Inn Details
Louisa’s Porch offers an intimate, home stay experience, more akin to borrowing a friend’s home than staying in a traditional B&B. There are only two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom en suite. Reserve a single room or, if you’d like the privacy of spending time with another couple, special friends or close family, reserve both rooms and take over the entire house. Either way, you’ll have a “morning butler” on hand to prepare a gourmet breakfast and clean your rooms. Your accommodations are both comfortable and conveniently located. Walk into the downtown and shop for unique gifts, art and antiques. The area is home to hundreds of accomplished artisans and many display their art in storefronts scattered throughout the nearby downtown. Asheville’s compact central district is somewhat similar to a European village is filled with delightful shops, sidewalk cafés and sophisticated restaurants.
Innkeeper Information
Innkeepers Description:
Architecture, landscaping and gardening, international travel
The innkeepers speak:

a little French

a little Japanese

English
Features
Type:

Homestay Bed and Breakfast

Bed and Breakfast

Other
Property Noted For:

two couples traveling together

Gourmet food

Peaceful getaway

Romantic escape
Amenities
Guest Room:

Air conditioning

Alarm clock

Amenities Basket

Bath robes

Ceiling fans

Coffee/Tea facilities

In-room internet

Internet Service

Satellite/Cable TV

TV

Turndown Service

Wi-Fi
On Site:

BBQ grill

Board games

Computer

Copier

Desk

Fax Machine

Fireplace

Hot tub/whirlpool tub

Washer/dryer
Other Amenities:

Covered front porch

Spacious Deck for outdoor dining

Locally sourced/Property grown vegetables and herb

6 minute walk to downtown shops and restaurants

Hot tub on deck

Beautiful gardens
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) N/A
The entire house interior was rebuilt in 2008 and the rooms are light, quiet, airy, open and sunny. Rooms are spacious and have ceiling fans, queen-sized beds and flat screen HD televisions featuring DirecTV. You have access to free wireless internet but no telephones in the rooms. All have private bathroom with over sized shower!
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check in: 3:00 PM Check out: 11:00 AM
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Minimum stay: two nights on weekends, three nights on holidays, with some exceptions
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Deposit amount required: 50% Minimum upon confirmed reservation
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Cancellations: Refunds can be made with two weeks notice prior to first date of reservation.
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Open all year round: Y
General Policies
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Smoking allowed: No
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Guest pets allowed: Limited
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Drinking allowed: Yes
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Drinking description: A wine chiller is available in the "conversation loft"
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Drinks available: N
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Children allowed: please explain your needs
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Suitable for children: Limited
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Childcare provided: No
Discount type
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AAA
Percent off: 5% Days required: 2 -
AARP
Percent off: 5% Days required: 2 -
Educators
Percent off: 10% Days required: 2 -
Military / First Responders
Percent off: 10% Days required: 2
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Breakfast
Type: Full
Time Served: variable per guest's requests
Serving location: Outdoor Deck, Breakfast/dining area
Complimentary Perks

Afternoon Tea
Special meal options

Low fat

Restrictive

Vegetarian

Kosher

Special dietary
Additional food services

on-demand, single serve Coffees and Teas
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Location Type

1 Mile to Grove Park Inn

2 Miles to Biltmore Estate

3 blocks to Civic Center

5 blocks to Downtown Center

Downtown

Mountains

Small town
City
Asheville
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Directions to property:
Interstate 240 is nearby and Exit 4C is just a short distance to the house (about 1/5 of a mile)
Airport
Asheville, NC (AVL) 15 miles
Directions to property:
Interstate 26 North to I-240 and then Exit 4C (Montford Ave/Haywood Street). Right turn on Haywood, then right on Montford Ave, then right on Bearden Street, then right on Cumberland Ave. Third house on the right.
Area Attractions

Antique Shopping

Art Galleries

Casino

Concert venue

Gourmet/Fine Dining

Historical interests

Live Music

Movie Theater

Museum

National/State parks

Nature area

Biltmore Estates

Performing Theater

Religious Services

River

Ski area

Bird watching

Shopping

Sight-seeing
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Why can't we just live at Louisa's Porch
- Stayed on: 10 / 2011
- Reviewed on: 11/6/2011
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About the reviewer

Between 26-35 years old

Stays at B&Bs twice a year

Typically stays in moderate lodging

Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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Not only is the home cozy, beautiful and in the PERFECT location, Bob is an INCREDIBLE host. Wonderful conversation and great suggestions on places not-to-miss. He has hand chosen super friendly, attentive and creative chefs to prepare breakfast each morning. Cara and Joshua really know how to throw down in the kitchen. I can't remember the last time I had such delicious, fresh and still dreaming about today breakfasts that many days in a row! All of the ingredients were fresh, local and prepared with 100% pure love. We stayed 4 nights, (been home over a week) and we are still trying to get back to life in the real world. Next time we are in Asheville we WILL be staying at Louisa'a Porch. Oh! Did I mention HOT TUB!!!
2 nights in Asheville
- Stayed on: 5 / 2011
- Reviewed on: 5/18/2011
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About the reviewer

55+ years old

Stays at B&Bs twice a year

Typically stays in moderate lodging

Was travelling on vacation
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We wish we had planned more time in Asheville. The delightful accommodations with Bob Talley at Louisa's Porch made the visit to Asheville more than we had expected. The B & B is beautiful, the room comfortable and spacious, the bath very nice and the bed comfortable, too. Breakfasts were delicious and meticulously prepared by Bob's nice and very friendly people.
A great place to stay in Asheville
- Stayed on: 10 / 2010
- Reviewed on: 10/27/2010
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About the reviewer

55+ years old

Stays at B&Bs once a year

Typically stays in moderate lodging

Was travelling on vacation
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Louisa's Porch is an excellent value near down town Asheville. The house is perfect! Very nicely decorated and completely rebuilt inside with great woodwork throughout and a general feeling of warmth! Our hosts were gracious and interesting to talk to! We would highly recommend Louisa's Porch to all of our friends!
Elegant warmth
- Stayed on: 10 / 2010
- Reviewed on: 10/15/2010
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About the reviewer

55+ years old

Stays at B&Bs twice a year

Typically stays in moderate lodging

Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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Can't be beat for location -- walking distance to town -- and hospitality. It's billed as a "homestay" more than a B&B and that it is. You can get your cream from the downstairs fridge if you need coffee earlier in the a.m. If you're looking for Southern kitsch, this isn't it. (As one reviewer wrote, not a dollie in sight!). Owner has done a simple and lovely total remodel of a 100-year-old home in the historic district. I'd return and bring along another couple, stock the upstairs wine cooler with some lovely wine, sip it in the back garden and enjoy all the hospitality Asheville has to offer.
Charming B&B
- Stayed on: 9 / 2010
- Reviewed on: 9/13/2010
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About the reviewer

55+ years old

First time staying at a B&B

Typically stays in premium lodging

Was travelling on vacation
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Excellent location, friendly atmosphere, new and clean rooms. Breakfast was good and healthy, yet hardy.
- Innkeeper(s)Bob Talley
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- Address 56 Cumberland Ave
Asheville, NC 28801, USA
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Louisa's Porch Homestay Bed and Breakfast
Phone: +1-828-232-4347
Cellular: +1-828-242-5224
Text Alerts: +1-828-242-5224
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