1898 Waverly Inn

The house is just breathtaking from the outside to the inside. It was just what I pictured it to be, welcoming and comfortable. The staff was amazing from checkin to social hour to serving breakfast. The whole experience was relaxing and enjoyable with the other people that were staying as well. I definitely recommend this place and will come back.

Great food and friendly service! Beautiful establishment! Mike and Stacey were very hospitable. Lindsey was great. Short walk to downtown restaurants and pubs. Rooms were very nice with upgraded showers. Breakfast was fantastic! Definitely recommend.

I drive up and back from Georgia to Kentucky just about every year. Two years ago, I decided to break up the drive by overnighting at the Waverly. I enjoyed it so much that, this year, I spent a night on the way up and another on the way back. I arrive in time for the 5 p.m. happy hour. The homemade pimento cheese is the best, and guests chat informally on the front porch over their sips and nibbles. The downtown promenade of shops and restaurants is just 5 minutes away, so it's an easy stroll to supper. In the morning, the breakfast is outstanding and plentiful. The inn is quaint, the rooms are well decorated, and the beds/pilows very comfortable. The owners and staff go above and beyond as well. During my second night there this past week, a work crew mending the street a few blocks away decided to use jackhammers and some kind of machine that sounded like a jet airplane -- well into the night. At about 9:30, owner Mike texted me to ask if I would like to move to a room at the front of the inn. I gratefully accepted. Thankfully I also travel with ear plugs, and each room comes with a sleep machine that emits a sonorous white noise. My head hit the pillow and I was sound asleep until morning. What a great place. I have told all of my family members, who also make long treks through the mountains, that this is the best option to break up tedious drives! It's a vacation within a vacation. Five stars for sure!

Warm hospitality. Well appointed room and bathroom. Comfy bed such that I was snug as a bug in a rug. Excellent, hardy breakfast worth the extra. My only complaint is I couldn't stay longer! But I'm going back soon. Great location. Great value. Warm hospitality. Fascinating building.

For the travelers who want a complete transformational experience to an calmer, more genteel era, the Waverly Inn transports you to the turn of the century with all the amenities for modern comfort. It feels like a home, unlike any other commercial lodging, complete with a great library, wine and cheese at 5:00 and rockers on the porch. The staff is genuinely welcoming and low-key, helpful and competent. A delicious breakfast is provided with consideration for food allergies. The decor is genuinely 1900’s luxury but with modern bathrooms. No elevator, so getting to the 3rd floor requires old-fashioned ability, but there are two beautiful rooms with fireplaces on the ground level. If old-fashioned calm appeals to you, the Waverly Inn does it very well. Highest recommendation.

Lovely Inn with wine and snacks in the afternoon as well as a delicious made to order breakfast. The staff was so friendly and nothing was too much trouble! We enjoyed our stay. Our room was in the front of the house so it was along a busy road. However the room was well insulated from the noise. If you are concerned about this situation then you may want to consider a room that is back further in the house.

I hardly know where to begin, but the couple who own this lovely bed and breakfast really know how to make their guests feel not only pampered but also like family. What's not to love about a beautifully restored late-19th-century home with not one but two verandas, great food and beverages, in a location perfect for sightseeing, shopping or just relaxing and soaking up the atmosphere of a bygone, more leisurely time. Thanks to our daughter's thoughtful anniversary gift of a stay here, we were able to enjoy not only all of these amenities but also the bonus of a once-a-month event--veranda concert by excellent local musicians as we sat on the lawn and enjoyed music and barbecue. After a sound sleep in our comfy four-poster bed, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast before we made our departure. This is a great place for making memories and also new friends. Going to North Carolina for leaf-peeping? This is the perfect place to stay!

We arrived on Monday, September 2, 2024 in time for the Apple Festival Parade. The entire week was great! Our hosts, Mike and Tracey, provided us with a very enjoyable vacation during our stay. Every morning we were treated to a custom cooked breakfast and each afternoon the Waverly Inn provided their guests with a social hour of food and drinks. The setting at the Waverly Inn is just perfect for any family that likes to walk to both shops and restaurants. The entire staff was so friendly and accommodating. We will be back! Mike and Kate Brown

We headed to Hendersonville for a spontaneous get away. Decided to look for a room on the way. We found the Inn on a google search. It was easy to book online. Later, Lindsay from the front desk called to see when we would arrive because check ins after 8:30 incur an extra charge. We were appreciative of her call as our ETA would be right around that time. As we approached, we missed the turn due to road construction and called back to get directions. Lindsay "talked us" there and checked us in. She was TOTALLY DELIGHTFUL!. Our room was cozy and quiet. The bathroom was well-lit and spacious. Good shower. Bed and pillows were comfy. Breakfast was AMAZING! Try the yogurt parfait! We loved picking out our breakfast items the night before. Check-out was easy. Just placed the keys in the bowl.