Well, Carolyn didn't serve baby ducks for breakfast, but there they were -- running along behind their mallard mother -- while we ate on the deck that overlooks the large pond. Lovely china, elegant stemware, a nappy white tablecloth (that Carolyn made; she is a woman of many talents!), and a pretty cozy on the teapot set off the really... More

Carolyn's bountiful breakfasts provide an excellent start to each day... the blueberry French toast is fabulous! Although conveniently located within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants, this well-designed Arts & Crafts style house provides a feeling of privacy in a picturesque setting. I felt pampered by all the thoughtful touches. Myriad books and first-hand suggestions from Carolyn helped us... More

My wife and daughters and I recently spent several days at the Arbor House Bed and Breakfast in Black Mountain. I have always tended to take on-line reviews with a "grain-of-salt" (and this is the first time I have ever written one) so I did not know what to expect but the whole experience was amazing. Carolyn and Dave were... More

My 16-year-old daughter and I spent a weekend at the Arbor House in the Pinnacle Room- perfect for the two of us as the king bed could be separated into twin beds. Beautifully decorated in blue and white with plenty of morning light, spacious modern bathroom with shower, delicious breakfasts next to the dining room fireplace prepared by innkeepers Carolyn... More

My boyfriend and I only stayed here for one night, but it was great! We booked the Lookout Room and it was perfect - the view was beautiful, the room was huge and had a very relaxing feel to it. And the location of the B&B is great. We were within walking distance of downtown, which was perfect for visiting... More

Beautiful location on a lake. Room was large as was the bathroom. Breakfasts were delicious. Hosts Dave and Carolyn are delightful people. They know a lot about the area and willingly share what they know. Carolyn is an accomplished artist. She has decorated this place beautifully.

If you are looking for a great place to stay in the Black Mountain area, you have found it! My husband and I come to Black Mountain/Ridgecrest area for a weekend every October to attend the Festival of Marriage that is offered by Lifeway. In previous years we had always stayed on campus at Ridgecrest, but this year I waited... More

Arbor House delights from the moment you turn into the driveway. Beautifully tucked away from the street, it welcomes you into an oasis of sweeping open views across Lake Tomahawk to the mountains beyond. The landscaping, the hillside garden with multiple plantings of flowers - dahlias, roses, zinnias, hydrangeas, and dozens more, the apple tree, the bench swing under the... More

We stayed two nights and on returning from a day out on the first day found that the room had not been serviced. Checking this out with Dave (the owner) he advised that this was normal practice - I challenged this saying we had stayed in many B&B's in the US and this was the first time we had experienced... More