The Baird House

1451 Watauga River Road
Valle Crucis North Carolina 28679
USA

http://www.bairdhouse.com

Phone: +1-828-297-4055
Fax: +1-828-297-9293
Toll-free: +1-800-297-1342

General Information

Why stay in a town having noise & traffic? Since 1790 travelers and residents of Valle Crucis have enjoyed the warm hospitality of the Baird House. Located on 16 private quiet acres along the Watauga River the Baird House has 7 guestrooms, provides a large hot breakfast daily and keeps a cookie jar filled with homemade choc. chip cookies for its guests.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 119.00 and $ 149.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 129.00 and $ 179.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath robes
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Ironing Board
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • VCR
On Site
  • Board games
  • Fax Machine
  • Piano
  • Videos

Other Amenities: yard., Fishing/swimming/wading in the river in our front

Meals

  • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: Hot breakfast @ 9am
  • Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
  • Lunch is available by special request for $varies
  • Special meals available: Continental, Restricted
  • Our signature dish is Hashbrown casserole

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (1 night)
  • Smoking is allowed outside only (Outside only,please)
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on children staying (Well-behaved,well supervised,well mannered, quiet only)
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Iced tea & colas)
  • Deposit amount required (At time of reservation: full amount if staying 1 night otherwise 50% of the full amount for stays more than 1 night.)
  • Check in time is 3pm and Check out time is 11am
  • Cancellations:
    Please see our website for details.
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Antiques/decor
  • Economical rates
  • Excellent views
  • Honeymoons
  • Nature
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Historic Inn

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Colonial
  • Built in 1790
  • Opened for business in 1992
  • Restored / Remodeled in 1973
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Access for the disabled is limited
  • Parking available

Location

  • Location is best described as: Riverside, Countryside, Mountains
  • Nearest major city: Boone, NC (9 miles North)
  • Directions to property:
    From Hwy 105 turn onto SR1112, also known as Broadstone Road, at the traffic light into Valle Crucis. Follow Broadstone Road past a horse farm, Mast Store Annex, Valle Crucis Elem. School & the Mast Gen. Store ( all these have been on your right ). Go past Mast Gen. Store 1/2 mile then turn left onto Watauga River Rd. BEFORE crossing over the river on a long concrete bridge. After turning onto Watauga River go 1.5 miles and you will see us on the left.
  • Nearest major airport: AVL

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Deede & Tom Hinson
    Deede, Tom and children Paige,Emily, Aaron & Steven moved from the Myrtle Beach area to Valle Crucis in October 1997. Deede & Tom say that being innkeepers is" the hardest work that we have ever loved!" . Hosting a bed & breakfast inn must be in their blood/genetics since Deede has family in the hotel industry & so did Tom's family ( his dad had B&B's in Charleston & Savannah ).
  • The innkeepers speak: English
  • There is one cat on the property
  • There is one dog on the property

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Nature area, Whitewater rafting, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bird watching, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Trout ponds, Blue Ridge Parkway, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals