This is where you want to stay if you're coming to Hendersonville. My family has been coming to Hendersonville since 1968 for our family reunion, and the Echo has been a part. This year was different (and even better). The staff is there for you 100%. After hours, they have an on-call employee to help with whatever needs you have. During business hours, they ensure you're having the most comfortable and relaxed stay nestled deep in the Blue Ridge. You've got unique rooms, comfort at every turn, vintage looks & feels, a NEXT LEVEL breakfast buffet, and about one metric ton of rocking chairs, porches, fire pits, and everything else to stage your mountain vista viewing and mountain air consuming. We loved it so much we went ahead and booked next year's reunion on the spot. You're not gonna find a better place for comfort, kindness, and peace. read more

Echo Mountain Inn - Our annual fam gathering! - Hotels Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

Looks charming but is mediocre (I am being nice). The room was not clean. Mildew in the bathroom tile, hair, etc. the heat was full on when I entered. No instructions on how to regulate. The baseboard heater was held together with DUCT tape. The refrigerator in the room vibrated so strongly that it shook the bed. Had to unplug it. No light in the deep closet. Too much work for a holiday. read more

I stayed here summer 2018 for 2 nights. Overall I had a lovely stay. I stayed in the motel-style rooms (not the main house). The rooms are well-kept, but don't expect anything to be updated. My green tub and toilet appeared to be from the 70s. Even the bath tub was super-slow to drain after a shower! There is no sink within the bathroom. The kitchenette sink doubles as the bathroom sink. I do not have any major complaints about my stay. I was comfortable and the room was clean. Although it is a bed & breakfast I did not get the chance to attend breakfast. Location is perfect as it sits right in the mountains. I did visit the main house to browse around and it was VERY nice. If I do stay again I will definitely give the main house a try! read more

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The View was opened inside the historic, charming Echo Mountain Inn in 2020 and what a spectacular addition! I've visited Echo mountain Inn three times with my husband but this is the first time we've eaten at the View. It was so good we ate there for dinner two nights in a row! You do need to make a reservation, but they have availability for us the day prior. The dining room is surrounded with windows on two sides and gives you a gorgeous view of the mountain. The service was good, our waitress was very nice. The food is delicious. The first night we had a huge serving of truffles fries, local Trout with mushroom risotto, and for dessert Cranberry cake and chocolate pot de Creme. Everything was cooked perfectly and at an appropriate temperature. The truffle fries and aioli were some of the best I've ever had, we could have eaten a double serving of the creamy savory risotto and the Creme de pot was smooth and silky! The second night we had a caprese salad, Beet salad, a grilled ribeye, a salted caramel Creme brulee and another chocolate pot de Creme. Both of the salads were beautiful, fresh and delicious but we both liked the Beet salad slightly better. The ribeye was good, not great. The Creme brulee had a good taste, but the texture was thinner than normal, more like pudding than a custard. We will definitely eat here again! Rating from F to A+++ it gets an A++ just because of the steak and Creme brulee. read more

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We stayed one night. It was nice. Reasonably comfortable. Affordable. Reasonably clean. The bed was nice as were linens. Good but not great would be my read for the room. Breakfast was adequate but without culinary pretension (bacon, egg, hashbrown casserole) and some pastry, cereal, baked good and so on. Not plentiful but not sparse. Solid rating. Solid establishment. read more

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Great place! Larger than most BnBs, but really well run. Breakfast was good. Staff is incredibly attentive, polite, and respectful. Plenty of space to spread out. The common area is almost the entire first floor of the main building. Beautiful appointments, and the sun filled main room in the early morning is worth the early rise! They even have a pool and areas for sitting and talking, whether a private conversation between two lovers or a large, festive group wanting to share fun times together. The quality of the Inn is shown by the quality of the guests - friendly and great conversationalists. But not the pompous ness that you tend to find up the road in Asheville. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.). The feel of the Inn as well as the town is laid back, welcoming, but engaging. My wife and I plan this as our stopping point the next time we want a country get-away. We're also thinking about it being a great rendezvous point for family gatherings. We'll be back! read more

We just loved this spot high up in the hills above the fog. A few days we felt like we were the only ones enjoying sunshine while the clouds covered the town below. We enjoyed hot breakfast each morning and at the beginning of our trip we worked on a few puzzles. Unfortunately they opened a new full service restaurant at the Inn during our stay which mean there was no room to leave tables with half-made puzzles. The puzzle we had started in the morning was gone at the end of the day. Disappointing. Here's hoping they figure out a permanent place for puzzle folks to continue their craft. The mattress and bed and bath linens in our dorm-style room were quite nice. We also had a microwave and mini-frig in a kitchen area with a large counter which came in handy for all of our snacks. When I booked this, I did think we were getting a full kitchen but since many restaurants were indeed serving dine-in guests (we were uncertain how the pandemic would affect availability) not having a kitchen was no big deal. I do need to mention that the older toilet seemed unusually close to the ground. Us older folks tend to have a harder time hoisting ourselves off low toilets like this. Keep that in mind when choosing your room :) Our room did have a door to an adjoining room which probably would have been nice if we had a large party allowing us to come and go. My only complaint is that also made it easy to hear everything being said in the room next to us through that door (thin). Keep in mind that this Inn is located on a mountain surrounded by woods. Drive slowly (we dodged an albino squirrel and a large deer in broad daylight)! Also remember not to leave any food out. Some ants paid a visit to our kitchen area quite regularly but we've stayed in the woods before so we knew to keep all food in the frig. Overall we enjoyed our stay here and this was a very good value. The staff was very attentive and friendly. If they can figure out the darn puzzle situation, I'll be back! read more

We booked one of the rooms behind the main house because we prefer quiet and we got it. However, this part of the property needs a lot of work. The king bed and pillows were horrible. No hot water, no discernible water pressure, room heater did not work and there were ants all over the bathtub and kitchen sink. When I reported the ants to the front desk, all she said was "yeah it's that time of year and they're after the water," and handed me 2 traps. If that's a known issue, why not treat it before guests arrive? No apology either. Will not stay here again. read more

Echo Mountain is a delightful place to stay. We went on a quick weekend trip and wanted to visit Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. This was only about 30 minutes outside of Asheville. The building preserves some of its original charm with a welcoming stone entrance and enticing shared spaces downstairs. Staff was friendly during our one night stay. The building doesn't have an elevator, but we were on the second floor and it wasn't an issue for us. Our room was clean very inviting. I appreciated the hardwood floors and fireplace. There was a view of mountains from our room which was nice. The only thing we didn't like was that the bathroom was a little small, but that's to be expected of an older building. Also, the towels, were really rough. They could have used some fabric softener. The mattress was comfortable and I wish the pillows were a little more firm, but I still got good sleep. After checking in, we went back out. When we returned, we did see a small black bear in the parking lot as we were pulling in, but he ran when he saw our headlights. One of the best parts of our stay was breakfast. I read some reviews complaining about food, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. We were there on a Sunday morning which is a day they have a little more than just a continental breakfast. There's fresh cream and milk which made a really good cup of coffee. There was fresh fruit, quiche, bacon, sausage, and a really yummy berry dish. All ingredients seemed to be locally sourced and tasted really fresh. My husband loved the muffins. Towards the end of breakfast, he asked if there were any more and they said no, but they did make a fresh batch of orange cranberry which were ready about 15 minutes later. He really appreciated them doing that for him. After breakfast, I did some reading in the sunroom which is absolutely gorgeous and has a nice view of the mountains. I never got to enjoy the pool or bocce ball, but would like to stay multiple nights next time. When you visit drive up to Jump Off Rock for some spectacular views that are better than some Blue Ridge Parkway lookouts. This is a great, cozy, private place to stay with a delicious weekend breakfast if you want to get away from it all. read more

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I'd like to give 2 1/2 stars. I could not bring myself to 2. So this is barely a 3. I'm siting here for breakfast and for the second time the coffee is empty. I had to ask for it to be fill to begin with. No artificial sweeteners out. They advertise a buffet breakfast. It consists of bacon, eggs, hash browns (which seemed to be frozen) and blueberry muffins. That's it. It was an average hotel breakfast; not what I would expect from a B&B. Dinner last night was by reservation only. I made a request, a week prior, that the chef would make a special dessert for our 30th wedding anniversary. That request was never responded to. The steak I has was overpriced and lacked flavor. Desert was really good and my wife enjoyed her beef tenderloin. The room was clean and comfortable. And a great view. Parking is close and convenient. It's been a good stay. I'm just really disappointed with breakfast. read more

Great place to stay for a retreat. Room was spacious and bed comfortable. Restaurant served quality food - risotto was well made. They have an oyster bake that appears to be popular. Live entertainment was enjoyable. Worthwhile staying and enjoying the stay Only complaint - breakfast was cold. read more

Beautiful views, friendly hosts, wonderful food! We wanted to get away from the heat near the coast, and decided to take a trip to the mountains. We stumbled across this hidden gem of a bed and breakfast online. The Echo Mountain Inn was the perfect choice. The main building was built in 1896 and has been lovingly maintained over the past century. The entire inside is filled with antique furnishings, floor to ceiling, wall to wall. We could have spent days just exploring inside. The grounds are filled with more varieties of trees and flowers than we could count on a weekend. We can't say enough about how beautiful it was there. Our room was called the blue ridge room. The four poster bed and the antique dressing table are just a few of the surprises, the biggest was an original fireplace! Just awesome! But the cherry on top of this great place was the home cooked buffet breakfast, served in the coolest dining room, with an abundance of windows overlooking the blue ridge mountains. Talk about an idyllic setting for a great meal to start your day. Not to mention the food, which beats most hotels we have stayed at, hands down! The inn is in the perfect location to explore the mountains for a weekend. Close to the quaint but bustling town of Hendersonville, and also to the many sights and activities the mountains have to offer. We felt more welcome and at home than we ever have anywhere we have stayed. If you get the chance to stay at the Echo Mountain Inn, do not hesitate! You will not be disappointed, we certainly weren't! read more

Echo Mountain Inn - Breakfast at the inn. - Hotels Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

Do not order the chicken Parmesan-very overcooked-not a good flavor. Ordered a bottle of wine off the exclusive cellar selection- the server arrived with a different bottle of wine-uncorked, I might add- and told us that her manager said this wine was the same as the other one we ordered but they were out of that one. Not wanting to be jerks in front of our guests that we had invited, we just went with it. When we looked it up online, it was half the price of the wine we had initially ordered. And who brings a bottle of $70 wine to your table already uncorked??? We only live an hour away from this restaurant and were hoping it would be a great option for an occasional treat for that nice date night dinner out. Not going back. read more

Visited this precious spot last weekend while on a women's retreat with my church. The Inn was seated on the side of the mountain with fantastic views of the sunrise. Breathtaking, actually. It's a short car ride to some hiking spots, and not far from downtown Hendersonville, as well. The Inn main house is super cute. I can't speak to the rooms in the main house since I didn't stay in them but I peeked into one that had an open door and it looked very cute! Next time I'll pay more to be in the main house. The other rooms off the main house were not as nice. Our room was musty and I was concerned that it could be moldy and my allergies would suffer. But, it turned out just fine. We left the windows open for the cool mountain air to come in. The rooms had a kitchenette which was a nice surprise! The bed was super comfy; I got really great sleep. This was a great place for an event like a retreat. They have a large dining room and a projector screen so I get the feeling they regularly host events like that. read more

This place was horrible, over priced, my mothers chicken parm was burnt, the AC unit on the ceiling had the access door drop open, the waitress staff didn't really know the questions customers read more

Made a reservation over two months ago for a wedding celebration dinner. Emailed two weeks prior to dinner because I learned there were a few dietary restrictions I needed the chef to know about. Never got a call or an email back. I called five days before the event to talk with someone about the dinner only to be told the restaurant was going to be closed over the Labor Day weekend because they are going to be having a good truck at the Apple Festival. I never received a call or message and now I'm stuck trying to find somewhere else to have this celebration on such short notice and during one of the busiest times of the year for tourists here in Hendersonville. Follow up... The chef did call me back once he heard how upset and frustrated I was with the way they conduct business. He left a message saying he maybe had an idea to help me out. I'm so mad at this point, I would never give my business to Echo Mountain Inn. I'm also afraid he would suggest we eat out of the food truck when our wedding celebration was supposed to be a nice sit down dinner. Think twice before you make a dinner reservation here and if you do, make certain you really do have one. read more

Very charming place, great breakfast and wonderful hospitality! It makes you feel right at home

My mom and I recently stayed one night at the inn, but I wish it could have been a week! We stayed in the Quilt Haven room and it was lovely, felt like staying with relatives. When we arrived, Jason was tending the fire in the cozy living room. He got us checked in quickly, carried mom's suitcase up to the room, made sure we knew how to adjust the heat as well as took us on a tour of the inn. The continental breakfast we had on a Tuesday morning was delicious. Hot eggs, bacon, fresh fruit,muffins and danishes. I hope to have a chance to return for a longer stay because it was such a relaxing atmosphere. read more

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This is the cutest and most awesome bed and breakfast I've ever been too. It's in the small town of Laurel Park. And it's located up the mountain. It has great mountain views and is very quiet and quaint. It has a pool, shuffleboard and lots of games and puzzles in the main house. Not all the rooms are in the main house which is nice. The breakfast is in the main house and is hands down the best breakfast I've had in a hotel like setting. The house was built in 1896, so it is old. The rooms have thin walls but I think people are in and out all day. The rooms are clean, just dated. But I feel like that's the charm of such an old place! The owners and staff are super friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend staying here if you're in the area. read more

Mother's Day was the first time I have ever been disappointed in a dining experience at Echo Mountain Inn. The deserts were from Sam's Club, the meat selection was okay, but somewhat overdone, and there were no vegetables, just a couple of salads. The service was good as always, the view is awesome, but what happened to the food that is usually outstanding? Definitely not worth the buffet price. read more

I went for Easter Brunch today. Drove 90 minutes, paid $106 for myself and husband (food/tax/tip). I so wish I had looked the buffet over before deciding to stay. The main food okay (a little bland) however the desserts looked all store bought. Nothing special. Had coffee out of a Styrofoam cup. Was NOT worth $45 a plate. Very disappointing. Will do my homework for Mother's Day. read more

excellent inn, been coming here for years, they recently did a lot of renovations that are not in the pictures and it looks great! stopped by for their dinner tonight and it was amazing, never disappoints! we had a large group and every worker was so friendly and accommodating for us! read more

The hotel is really cute the room was small but we were okay with that. It is a little outdated we had trouble finding an outlet in the room to charge our phone. The front desk staff was nice. The staff at the restaurant however did rub us the wrong way not sure if it was our age or that we brought a young child who is really behaved at restaurants. When we were in the common areas overall we felt pretty uncomfortable which is not the staffs fault I just don't feel like many families come here. read more

This is a lovely, elegant place, with beautiful views and charming decorations. We both ordered the Cobb Salad and were horrified to be presented with a bowl of raw spinach, each with a long, hard stem attached. The chicken strips were generous and tasty, and the obligatory hard boiled egg was fine, as were the croutons. There may have been salad dressing on it: I saw several little flecks that might have been blue cheese, but no options were offered. We ate the chicken strips and the egg and the nice waitress took the rest of it away without comment. The menu, which is online, had several dinner selections, but none appealed. I hope subsequent visitors have a better experience. read more

This is a review of The View, the restaurant at the Echo Mountain Inn, which we visited in June. We definitely had a Jekyl and Hyde experience at this restaurant. We ordered the truffle fries and charcuterie board as appetizers and they were excellent. The fries piping hot and delicious and the charcuteries board was beautifully presented and delicious. The entrees, however, were another experience. I think this is when the chef left the building. Part of what drew us here were the pictures of the beautifully presented food. 2 of us ordered the strawberry avocado salad with additional chicken. It was presented like a fast food salad. One of us ordered the New York Strip, medium well. It arrived cooked over well, which made it chewy and unappetizing. The smashed potatoes were fried so brown they were the same color as the steak and I had to ask her what the heck they were! I assumed they were partially prepared in advance and thrown into the deep fryer to finish. Again, no presentation on the plate like the photos on the website, everything just thrown on the plate. But the 'Best' was my dinner, supposed large lump crab cakes. Horrible. Again, prepared in advance and obviously thrown in a deep fryer to finish. They arrived swimming in a pool of 2 sauces, one that was supposed to be a wine glaze. There was so much if it it over powered the rest of the dish. It came with lobster arancini. There was no visible lobster and again, tasted like it was thrown in the deep fryer. The steak and crab entrees went mostly uneaten, and when we called it to the attention of waitress, she apologized and removed them from the table but did not ask if we wanted them prepared again or if we wanted a replacement. The restaurant did not take them off the bill but offered us a mere 10% off for our disappointment. So, go for the truffle fries, charcuterie board, and the stunning view but not the entrees. read more

Loved staying here for a weekend. The inn keeper and desk attendants are so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good. The view from our room was wonderful and we got surprise snow which made it magical. Very quiet inn with comfortable rooms. Only complaint was the heat during the night got too high. Will stay again in the future for sure. read more

Echo Mountain Inn - Hotels Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

Comfortable room and nice accommodations. The staff was friendly enough. The only issue was the deluxe continental breakfast. Nothing really deluxe about it. Boxed cereal, instant grits and oatmeal, fresh fruit, yogurt and muffins. Nothing spectacular that you can't get at a regular hotel. A little disappointing for a Bed and Breakfast. But for the price you really can't expect much. Just don't go in thinking the breakfast will be anything spectacular. read more

We recently stayed at Echo Mountain Inn while attending a wedding near Hendersonville. When we first checked in the room smelled really bad.The room was in a separate building in the back. I went to the desk and requested another room. At first they said they didn't have anything else. I explaining that we had just drove 8 hours to get there and made the reservation 2 month ago. They were able to make some changes and find us another room in the main house which was really nice. We were very disappointed at first until the front deck was kind enough to make the changes which made our 2 day stay very pleasant. The breakfast that is served in the dining room is really good. Hope to return in the fall. read more

Echo Mountain was our location of a women's retreat. Everyone had a great time. We loved our meeting space. The staff went out of her way to help us with our meals due to several ladies having special needs. The staff also made sure we had everything we needed for a successful weekend including the use of the grounds for a prayer experience. We are excited about our next event in June and July. Thanks Echo Mountain for a great time. read more

Comfortable and clean. Weekend breakfast is hot and tasty. Our "innkeeper" Jason accommodated our request for a fireplace fire after a performance at the Flat Rock Playhouse. Enjoyed our stay. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about this charming Inn in the mountain. My husband and I had planned a weekend getaway and booked our stay at Echo Mountain Inn. I guess I was distracted when booking because instead of selecting our check in for Saturday, I chose the wrong day Sunday. And of course we didn't realize it until standing at the desk at the Inn, on Saturday.However Jan saved the day. She was gracious and caring and arranged a room for us right then and there. Then she personally walked us to the room to make sure we liked it, that it was warm and welcoming as well as cleaned and had everything we needed! We will definitely be back and recommend this quaint mountain top jewel to everyone! read more

Echo Mountain's French Country room was charming with a scenic window view of the beautiful mountains. It was clean and well-kempt with bedding that was fresh, soft, and comfortable. Although I didn't use the fireplace, I can imagine during the colder months it makes it feel very cozy. It's well worth the room rate given the location and wonderful breakfasts that were included. The staff was genuinely friendly and so helpful, and there are a variety of wonderful local attractions. Overall, it was like a breath of fresh air and made for a relaxing weekend respite. read more

We booked a vacation, drove five hours and just as we arrived in Hendersonville, we received a phone call from the Inn at 1:07 PM, two hours before checkin, telling us that the power had been out since the day before and there were no estimate of when it would be repaired but we were welcome to come on or they would excuse our reservation. My husband has severe sleep apnea so this was out of the question. There were no other rooms in the area due to the high season and we even attemped to find lodging in Greenville, SC to no avail. SO, we had to turn around and drive the five hours back home because these people were too inconsiderate to advise us earlier in the day or even the night before so we could have had some options. I could not believe they waited until we were in town to causally inform us of this information. I hope they are more considerate in other areas? I left bitterly disappointed and we were wornout and dejected by the time we arrived back home that night. All could have been averted by a little COMMON SENSE COURTESY. read more