This beautiful inn was built in 1910 - fabulous rooms with their own bathrooms. Wonderful wine and hors d'ouvres every night at 5:30, delicious breakfast spreads every morning. They even made all of our dinner reservations wherever we wanted to eat. Hospitality plus! I will definitely go back - maybe even send my daughter there on her honeymoon! A+++ More

Highlands is a wonderful weekend getaway - wonderful shopping and restaurants, and our favorite place to stay is the 4 1/2 Street Inn. Rick and Helene offer such a warm welcome, great wine and cheese time to mingle with the other guests before going out to dinner, as well as freshly baked cookies in the afternoon and a delicious breakfast... More

4 ½ Street Inn sits on a beautiful property in Highlands, NC. Graceful hemlocks and aromatic white pines in tranquil landscape ensure privacy and provide a peaceful setting. The Inn is a romantic house filled with grace: an inviting entry hall with chocolates and a friend filled ledger, a sitting room with books, games and musical instruments, the aroma of... More

We stayed at the 4 1/2 Street Inn for two nights in September. We enjoyed our stay there very much and would definitely stay there again. The Inn has charm and comfort and the owners are warm and welcoming. If you like B & Bs, you'll love this place!! Positives: It has a wonderful wrap-around porch with lots of rocking... More

My husband and I stayed here 1 night as a special occasion (my birthday). Helene welcomed us with a bottle of champagne for the celebration ! We enjoyed having wine & h'orderves with the other guests before we went to dinner. There are several rooms to relax in with plenty of books and games. Even better is the large deck... More

My wife and I just spent three days at this B&B. Helene and Rick are wonderful and accommodating hosts. Helene's cookies, wine-hour snacks, and breakfasts were outstanding. She is a very good cook. We have checked out other guest accommodations in Highlands, and this B&B deserves its reputation as No. 1 in Highlands. Look forward to a return visit. More

My boyfriend and I have the same birthday so we decided to spend it in Highlands at the 4 1/2 street inn. This was my 40th so I wanted it to be special and it was. Helene and Rick helped my boyfriend make my day special by getting a cake and putting flowers in the room. There was also champagne... More

Chirping birds in large oak trees. Evening wine and cheese on the veranda. Host were a pleasure to be with. More

My husband and I have stayed at 4 1/2 St. Inn a number of times over the past 10 years. We compare ALL B&Bs to the 4 1/2 St. Inn. Each room has a unique appeal and our goal is eventually to have stayed in each one. Helene and Rick make you feel like cherished family -- always offering anything... More