General Information

Old Reynolds Mansion is a massive, three story, ante-bellum brick mansion, hidden in the trees, and sitting on a knoll of Reynolds Mansion. The Inn is close enough to downtown and area attractions, but far enough off the beaten path to experience what coming to the mountains is all about. In the summer, you can enjoy swimming in a huge pool, originally built in 1929, or in winter, curl up with a book in front of a wood-burning fireplace. Bird-watching, reading or just enjoying the beauty of the mountain views from the comfort of your rocking chair on the 4,000 plus square feet of verandahs, which encompass the mansion are all favorite pastimes of our guests. Innkeeper Helen Faber and Lee and Rose Mell all enjoy visiting with guests about the long history of the mansion, Senator Bob Reynolds, his family, and the association with the Hope Diamond.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 12 guest accommodations (12 with private baths)
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 90.00 and $ 155.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
• Other Accommodations: Jacuzzi or Hot Tub Suites
  Additional guests $20.00.

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8 to 10 a.m.
• Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Cheese & cheese spreads, Crackers & snack mix, Afternoon tea, Non-alcoholic beverage

Policies

• Minimum stay required (Some busy weekends(Fri & Sat) and some holidays)
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outside areas only)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying (Over 6 yrs old on weekdays and over 12 yrs old on weekends)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted
• Deposit amount required (Reservation may be confirmed with credit card.)
• Check in time is 3 p.m. - 8:30 . and Check out time is 11 a.m.
• Cancellations:
  Refund will be made if notified 7 days in advance of reservation, 14 days in October.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Mobil rated
  • North Carolina Bed & Breakfasts and Inns
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Second Empire
• Built in 1855
• Opened for business in 1982
• Restored / Remodeled in 1998
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Parking available (Ample off street parking)

Location

• Geographic region: Blue Ridge Mountains
• Location is best described as: country setting, City, Mountains
  
• Nearest major city: Asheville, NC
• Directions to property:
  From I-40 or I-26 take I-240 to Asheville, exit on Merrimon Ave., Rte. 25 North. Continue on Merrimon Ave until you pass Beaver Lake on your left, just past next light turn right on Beaver Dr. Sign & lane will be on the left. Ample parking area on property.
• Nearest major airport: AVL 20 miles
• Directions from airport:
  From the airport take I-26 to Asheville and then I-240 to Merrimon Ave., Rte. 25 north.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Helen Faber
  Fred & Helen Faber started to rebuild and renovate the mansion in 1981 doing all the work themselves and she is still adding and improving to this day. Guests look at the before pictures and see the results and all say it is definitely a labor of love. Helen loves to travel and especially to islands, when she are not running the Inn.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one cat on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, Great Smokey Natl Park, Performing Theater, River, Ski area, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bird watching, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Whitewater Rafting