Picking up our new puppy from a breeder in Tennessee, we needed a dog friendly Inn in which to stay on the drive down from NYC and back. It was a whirlwind trip of 3 days and we hoped to find the perfect place to welcome and bond with our puppy and enjoy the spectacular foliage of western NC. We... more

our first time visiting the general ashville area and what a trip. we are definately coming back to explore further orjust to relax in such a peaceful setting. The fact that our dog was so welcome was such a treat for us. thank you and see you soon more

Had the pleasure of staying here with my standard poodle....this place is AWESOME! Beautiful scenery, fantastic accomodations, wonderful food, and gracious hosts make this the best place I have ever had the pleasure of staying! You cannot go wrong here! more

I had the pleasure to stay at PC for one week while I took care of some business and enjoyed some leisure time as well. This is a wonderful place with a warm and gracious host who is friendly without being intrusive. This is a place for people who wouldn't think of traveling without their dog, but want something a... more

We found this place while looking for a place to stay near Asheville where we could bring our dog. We loved this place. Although it was a bit of drive from Asheville, it was still a great place to stay; especially is you are looking for a quite retreat with a BEAUTIFUL setting. The owners were very nice and welcoming.... more

We took advantage of the "Runaway Bride" package offered by Ponder Cove. Everything was perfect and it was all so effortless on our part. The rooms were beautifully appointed and spacious, the breakfasts were superb, the setting was gorgeous, and the hosts were warm and friendly and made us really believe that we were family! And... it was so nice... more

We just can't stop coming back to Ponder Cove! Stayed in a new room this time - The gorgeous Madison suite - hard to believe we could love it more than the spacious French Broad - but we did! The comfy beds, huge bathroom suite and, of course, Martha's amazing breakfast spread all conspire to make us feel at home... more

It's the perfect place to get away from it all. Martha and Gary welcome their guests with creativity and charm. All the amenities you'd expect from a top hotel are personalized to reflect the casual environment. Dog lovers can be assured that their pets will also enjoy their stay. A great place to relax and reconnect. more

We own our own B&B in Texas and are very picky about where we stay. We also enjoy being able to travel with our dogs---Sandy and Maggie. This was a wonderful find in the Asheville/Mars Hill area! We sat and visited with Martha half of the day after we checked out!! Delightful, and comfortable in EVERY way!!! more