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The Firehouse Inn

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Loft, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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134 North Washington St., Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
  • Rutherford Regional Hospital
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cleghorn Plantation Golf and Country Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tryon International Equestrian Center
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Firehouse Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, in the vicinity of The Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fridge in a common area, conference space and free newspapers are on-site.
The Firehouse Inn offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with in-room jetted baths, slippers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at The Firehouse Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bechtler House. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free full breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a meeting room and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 6 minutes by car from The Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center and 10 minutes from Cleghorn Plantation Golf and Country Club
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Firehouse Inn also features gift shops/newsstands, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Rutherfordton bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 January and 31 January.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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The Firehouse Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 374 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cost B&B
Stopped one night, nice place. Inviting and cosy place with large sitting room / dining room to sit and enjoy. The courtyard was a great place to sit and enjoy too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business Stay
My stay at the Firehouse Inn was amazing. This beautiful old building is stunning and the staff were amazing. They really couldn't do enough for you. The rooms are very spacious, clean and tidy with plenty of towels and toiletries. The breakfast was amazing prepared by the lovely Donna and Mary the Inn keeper was also amazing. I have been coming here for over 6/7 years on and off with business but the new owners have definitely gone about improving the little things to bring the building up a notch in standard. I noticed that all the wooden floors have been beautifully sanded and polished and look amazing. This beautiful Inn is in a fabulous location ideal for company retreats where you can rent out the whole Inn and it has a new event space where you can set up seating for over a hundred people. Well worth checking out. I will keep going back anyway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The common areas are beautiful and very comfortable. There is also a charming courtyard to hang out in. Breakfast was very good. The Inn is walking distance to shops and restaurants. We rented the suite, which was huge!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

SIMONE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stopped here on our way to our final destination. We had no idea what to expect of the area and hotel before we arrived. The hotel has been restored and the rooms decorated to an extremely high standard. The only negative was the ladders (firemans) to the mezzanine were incredibly steep and we were a little concerned by the potential for our kids to fall in the night The breakfast menu was suggested and cooked for us and was delicious. The surrounding area was quiet but on the whole well maintained with some beautiful historic buildings and independent stores. Our stay here was a great start to our holiday as it is a beautiful hotel and we would stay ahain.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Banner Elk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restored firehouse with elegant rooms and beautiful courtyard!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay!
Amazing facility with adorable rooms and living room/dining room. The courtyard is a great place to relax or do yoga. Donna provided fantastic breakfast and conversation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. She even packed breakfast sandwiches for our early morning departure the last day. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique and very comfortable place to stay in Rutherfordton, NC during IEA National Jumper Championship. Super convenient on-street parking and very comfortable beds. Very close to the Tryon International Equestrian Center. The old updated municipal center made for a very interesting Inn and a nice tour by Mary, the Inn Keeper. She is very friendly, accommodating and always looking for a way to make your stay even better. Donna, the chef, prepared a delicious breakfast and told us more about the Inn's history. The Inn is working to add more event spaces. We hope to see how it all turns out on our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Inn with friendly and attentive staff
The Inn was gorgeous. Service was exceptional , and the breakfast was delicious and well presented. Perfect stay! Highly recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Way better than our other option. Old but well kept. Suite #1 is the bomb. Donna is a great chef and you get a gourmet breakfast. The Dining / Living Area is fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was just incredible! Donna was just wonderful with our breakfasts! The room was warm and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is luxurious and beautiful. Check-in was simple and straightforward. Mary was very helpful - professional very courteous. We are really enjoying the Firehouse Inn and would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice staff! The Inn was very clean and quiet. My wife and I loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has been a home away from home for us for years. Great place to go and visit local wineries or a trip to the Biltmore.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Girls trip!
We were met by the innkeeper (Mary) upon arrival and given a brief tour. She could not have been more welcoming, and was very responsive to any of our needs or inquiries during our stay. The Inn was very clean and beautifully decorated for Christmas! Donna took great pride in preparing the food and joyfully served each guest with a delicious, beautifully plated breakfast. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host and chef were both amazing folks and made everyone most welcome. The room/atmosphere were amazing and were very much Hallmark-ish. Will be a return trip for my wife and I: the creaking old stairs, the made breakfast(s) every morning (sad we only got one, but due to our stay and early morning, missed the other 2), and wow---definitely a great trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Neat place with awesome breakfast!
Such a neat place to say! Enjoyed seeing the features still visible from the days when it was City Hall and a fire station. We stayed in Suite 6 and it was huge! Could have easily fit 6 or more in there. The best part was the breakfast - each morning was different and so much food! Donna was an excellent chef and host, and she made our day start amazing each morning. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend!
I thoroughly enjoyed staying here. The breakfast cooked by Ms. Donna was absolutely delicious and homemade. We had something different each day. The Inn is about an hour from Asheville but Rutherfordton has cute stores and places to eat and get coffee. The Purple Martin Greenway is just down the street and there is another similar path in Forest City nearby. The Inn was cozy and cute!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Firehouse Inn. The location is perfect and the inn is within walking distance to the downtown area and lots of restaurants. The stay was comfortable and the breakfasts by Donna were delicious. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So fun staying in a renovated fire house and police department! It's a beautiful setting with a delightful outdoor patio with fountains and a dramatic common space. The staff couldn't be more welcoming or accommodating. We enjoyed lavish hot breakfasts and insights into the community. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will be back!
Donna was really sweet and accommodating. She made my grand babies cookies. We stayed for a horse show at Tryon. We will be back next year! The room was comfortable and there are lots of places to get food.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023