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Louisa's Porch Homestay Bed and Breakfast
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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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  • Queen Bed w/ Private Bath

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • 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!

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Minimum stay: two nights on weekends, three nights on holidays, with some exceptions

    • Deposit amount required: 50% Minimum upon confirmed reservation

    • Cancellations: Refunds can be made with two weeks notice prior to first date of reservation.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: A wine chiller is available in the "conversation loft"

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: please explain your needs

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • 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

  • 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

    • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

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