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125 W. 1st Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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The Firehouse Inn
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Sevierville, Tennessee
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Wonderful, different place to stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2011

We stayed at the Firehouse Inn during an anniversary trip in May and had a great time. There's not much I can add about the building from what others have said, but it is a fascinating place and certainly is different from perhaps any other lodging house out there. We would definitely recommend staying in the Firehouse Suite if it's available for your dates. The room is huge and elegantly appointed, with a bathroom bigger than our bedroom here at home. Heck, even the vault-turned-closet is oversized.

We had great interactions with the staff we met and the other folks who joined us for breakfast, which was delicious each morning.

The only caution we would offer is to know what you're getting before you come. We loved the place, but others might not enjoy some parts of it. For instance, it's in downtown Rutherfordton, which is far from a happening place. In fact, it's pretty dog-gone sleepy, but that's great if you're looking for a place to relax that's near things to do like Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. As for our warning on the building, it is a historic property and there are some signs of age, both in the structure and some of the furniture and fixtures. Additionally, the creaky, wooden floor remains, which is quaint during the day but becomes something of a disturbance at night when someone has to make the lengthy hike to the bathroom.

Overall, this was one of the best places we've ever stayed and is certainly a gem in this area!

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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Saint Louis, Missouri
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“A unique, fun experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2010

What a delightful place to stay! When my husband and I decided to travel to the East Coast for our vacation, we wanted to stay in unique places along the way. I found the Firehouse Inn in Rutherfordton, NC online, made a reservation, and built our route around this Bed and Breakfast. We were delighted with this gem! The room was very spacious and clean, breakfast was wonderful and the staff very friendly and helpful. We hope we can pass through Rutherfordton sometime because we know we would without a doubt pick the Firehouse Inn again.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Wilsconsin
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“100% R & R in Rutherfordton, NC -”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2010

The Firehouse Inn exceeded our expectations from the moment we arrived! The room was five star clean, the ammenities equal to a five star rating. David the inn keeper was a charming morning host and chef for our amazing breakfast served in a beautiful B & B ambiance. Sandy, the event coordinator for the inn sincerely assisted us wth our every need inclusive within the inn and for places to eat beyond the inns meals, places to golf, shop, and so much more. We will be back and would recommend without question to all. (Only suggestion is not specific to the inn but to Rutherfordton area - if possible schedule stay from mid week toward later part if you wish to have more selection for fine dining, however, not a requisite to still enjoying the trip and the stay.)

  • Stayed March 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Butler, TN
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Wonderful stay! Beautiful room! Everything perfect!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2010

We just returned from a weekend getaway to the Firehouse Inn. It was just beautiful! We stayed in the Firehouse Suite. It features a king-sized bed, as well as a king-sized bathroom! High ceilings make the bedroom feel bigger than it is. There's a separate area with a desk. It has a huge closet and big round top windows in all three areas of the room. There's a gas fireplace in the bedroom, a tv and a Bose wave radio.The bathroom has a 6 foot whirlpool tub, as well as a tiled shower with two shower heads. The toilet and a second vanity area is separated from the rest of the bathroom. The common areas of the inn are also very nice. The innkeeper was very helpful and cooked up a great breakfast. The inn is located within walking distance of several restaurants. Rutherfordton is a charming town...perfect for a relaxing weekend! We'd definately stay at the Firehouse Inn again!

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“enjoyable stay at Firehouse Inn”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2009

My Wife and I had a very enjoyable stay at Firehouse Inn. We arrived in the middle of the week so their was only one other guest. We were warmly greeted and given a very nice tour of the old firehouse. We stayed in room 1 that had the hot tube and wonderful walk in shower. The Inn keeper told us how everything worked and told us when breakfast is served. This is a SUPER place to stay; it has a large entertainment / breakfast place. Room 1 was very nice with separate room for the bedroom, computer room, bathroom, sink and closet. The only disappointing thing was that their Wi-Fi was not working correctly. Within walking distance is the historic downtown. Just 2 blocks from the inn on the historic downtown is a restaurant named 119 it is a good place to eat with entertainment on the weekends?
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  • Stayed October 2009
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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125 W. 1st Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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