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Wonderful place and exceptional hospitality! We spent three nights at Arbor House. We stayed in the studio which was a little separate from the house. We loved it! In the studio, we had a refrigerator and microwave, a couch, table and chairs, and a lot of privacy. We still had all the good things about staying in the house. We ate breakfast with the hosts and other guests each morning. We also sat over in the main room in front of the fire one day. The view from the studio was breathtaking! We could see the mountains and the lake. Late one afternoon, when a cold front was coming through, the wind got up very high which caused a local power outage. Jim (one of the hosts) immediately texted and told us what time it was expected to be back on. Then he came to our door and brought us candles and matches and let us know where the flashlight and extra blankets were located. He also told us what parts of town still had power so that we could plan dinner accordingly. Turns out it was only off a little while so we didn't need any of that, but the point is that they went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and would be inconvenienced as little as possible. That thoroughly impressed us! The breakfasts each morning were so good, and a brisk walk around the lake right in front of Arbor House afterwards helped us ward off the calories! I would stay there again and again. I highly recommend Arbor House.

Wonderful Setting and Venue We recently stayed four nights at the Arbor House at Black Mountain while on a trip to view the autumn mountain scenery and hike to area waterfalls. Having visited many Bed and Breakfast venues both in the United States and abroad, we do our research before making reservations…Bed and Breakfast inns are less predictable than hotels. Our research certainly paid off this time. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Arbor House at Black Mountain. The owners, Jim and Theresa were accommodating and provided detailed tips about local attractions and restaurants. It is a well-run business with a great personal touch. The venue is located in a beautiful setting, we found it an easy walk to restaurants in town and enjoyed the stroll around the lake located behind the inn. Our room was large and nicely decorated. We were especially pleased with the large bathroom and comfortable bed. Our room was quiet (we never heard any noise) and being able to open the screened windows in order to enjoy the wonderful fall weather was a nice touch. Because of Covid-19, we did not spend much time in the common areas, but we appreciated that everything was appropriately spaced for safety and hand sanitizer readily available. The breakfast side of our stay was even more enjoyable. The tables were safely spread out (but allowed for conversation with fellow travelers), the breakfast area was nicely decorated and the meals served exactly at the time specified. Each of our four breakfasts were wonderfully prepared…the best food we have ever had at a Bed and Breakfast (you will be fortunate to be visiting on the days that the bacon or stuffed French Toast is served). The meals were prepared by Chef Jim and served by Theresa (it is my understanding that Theresa was responsible for the tasty baked items). Theresa provided a detailed description of what was being served and Jim would then came in to sit down and talk further about his preparation of the meal, the history of the house and provide detailed information about Black Mountain and the surrounding area. Jim and Theresa’s attentiveness, commitment to detail and safety and wonderful food made for a enjoyable stay, and. We highly recommend the Arbor House at Black Mountain to anyone interested in wonderful accommodations and delicious breakfasts in a quiet and beautiful setting.