I stayed here in August via the travel agent my company uses, won't go back and will have removed from preferred hotels,etc in the area. I wasn't able to check in until 10:00pm, due to my work schedule. I was taken to my room which had an outside entrance up a narrow set of stairs. The room was decorated in the the period of the 30's and 40's which would be ok IF they had addtional power outlets for Cell phone and laptop. There was a king Size bed which looked comfy till you sat on it, and felt the springs thru the OLD YELLOW almost Rust colored EggCrate over mattress along with the mattress pad which had been dried so many times the "DO NOT REMOVE BY GOVERMENT" tag had shrunk and become as had as a piece of metal, which stuck my in my thigh leaving a big bruise. The chase lounge at end of bed was just for looks because it was another piece when you sat on it, you hit springs. They did provide a nature machine by the bedside which would have been nice if could have kept plugged in while using laptop and charging cell phone. I was up and down thru out night due to being uncomfortable in the bed. I was awakened for the last time around 645am when I smelled something they were cooking was burning..They serve breakfast from 7a to 830a..... I went down to try before checking out, all they offered was stuffed French toast, a fruit plate or muffins. I asked to see the fruit plate and all it had was 6 bitesize pieces of cantalope, then 6 bitesize pieces of Honeydew and 4 little pieces of Watermelon...so I got the muffins, which was 3 Mini Muffins, cold straight out of refrig, and coffee which was weak. I WON"T STAY THERE AGAIN, and DON"T ADVICE ANYONE ELSE TO UNLESS like staying in OLD Places that need new bedding, chairs, etc.

My husband and I just returned from a two night stay in the Washburn room at the Carrier Houses Bed and Breakfast. We LOVED our stay!! The houses are historic and beautiful, and the hosts, Dan and Lynn are attentive and gracious. The breakfasts Lynn prepared for us were delicious, to say the least! We drove to Lake Lure each day - an easy 25 min away - and a pleasant drive. It was so nice to be able to come back to the Carrier Houses each evening to relax on the porches, eat fresh baked cookies, and talk with the owners and other guests. The next time we're in the area, we will definitely try to stay here again - would highly recommend - a comfortable, relaxing, and memorable visit!!

I needed to attend a funeral receiving in Forest City, but the one hotel that looked good there was full. They recommended the Carrier. I got the last room for the night. It was very nice, with a comfortable bed and a nice sitting area for reading. The bathroom was small - but what I've come to expect from older house B&Bs. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a plate of delicious fresh fruit, then stuffed French Toast with strawberries. It kept me full until a late lunch. The other guests were nice to meet. (There were 5 of us, all men.) I will certainly stay here again when I am in the area.

Stayed here for a work trip to Forest City. My room, the Washburn room, was huge and full of knick knacks to explore. It was so cozy and cute. For breakfast, Lynn made stuffed French toast with fresh strawberries and bacon, then gave me muffins to take to the office. Super nice!

This would be a great place for a girls' weekend out as there are two houses you could take rooms in.

There's not much going on in the town of Rutherfordton but that might be a good thing! Sit on the porch and decompress all weekend.