Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins is a multi-lodging business located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Its guest accommodations include a variety of inn-style rooms inside its main property, with an additional twelve cabins situated nearby. These accommodations are all located within walking distance from downtown Blowing Rock where guests can spend their time at an assortment of restaurants and shops. They might also take a short drive to various activities that include hiking, fishing, biking, and sightseeing, as well as several attractions such as museums, breweries, and the Tweetsie Railroad amusement park.
Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins is an L-shaped inn that has eleven guest accommodations. Among these rooms, there are king-sized and queen-sized beds, as well as rooms with two double-sized beds. Additionally, there are five log cabins next to the inn. The log cabins vary from having one bed to three beds. Down the road are seven more cabins that have one or two beds to accommodate guests. The inn rooms and the cabins are decorated in a country casual or mountain style décor.
Amenities provided to the guests staying in any of these accommodations include Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, TV, full bathrooms, and high thread count linens. The cabins are complete with kitchens and wood-burning fireplaces as well. Guests might also visit the coffee room in the inn, where they can get coffee, tea, and hot chocolate anytime during their stay. Furthermore, there is an assortment of movies, books, and games available for guests' entertainment in the lobby area.
Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins has an assortment of paths and landscaping around the property. There is an outdoor firepit that the owners call an outdoor living room because of the area's comfort. Other outdoor amenities that guests might enjoy include a gazebo, swings, and a nearby river, all in a wooded setting.
Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins stays busy from May through to December. Some guests have described the property as being located in a convenient place because it is only a short walk away from downtown, where one can find an assortment of restaurants and shops. A few downtown restaurants that the owners recommend are The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop, Foggy Rock Eatery & Pub, and Bistro Roca. The Speckled Trout Restaurant is an American restaurant serving seafood, sandwiches, burgers, and salads. At Foggy Rock Eatery, guests can find burgers, tacos, and many local beers. Bistro Roca serves pork ribeye, jerk salmon, crab cakes, and lobster mac & cheese.
When it comes to things to do in the area, the owners suggest getting outdoors and enjoying the Appalachian Ski Mountains. There are also various museums for guests to visit, including the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum and Art in the Park. Fly fishing, hiking, and shopping are all popular activities to do in Blowing Rock. Tweetsie Railroad is a western-themed amusement park with various rides to enjoy, including a Ferris wheel, a cruiser ride, and more.
Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins strives to create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for its guests. A high priority the owners and the property's staff strive to uphold is to be hospitable and take good care of the guests staying with them. Mountainaire Inn & the Log Cabins are located in a convenient location because they are close to the downtown area with plenty of restaurants and shops.
Guests frequently leave positive reviews about their time staying at the inn and cabins. The owners, Jim and Deborah, have noticed that their guests often comment on the great location, hospitality, cleanliness, service, and reasonable price of the establishment. One review commented on how relaxing their time was at Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins by saying, "We stayed in the Mountain Laurel River Cabin, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The river is right in front and can be enjoyed by just watching and listening to the water or even wading in. The cabin was very clean and had a well-stocked kitchen with the needed cooking items."
Another guest commented on the cleanliness of the property and on how conveniently located it is to downtown. Their review reads, "the location is right on the edge of downtown, so we were able to walk everywhere. The cabin was clean and had a jacuzzi tub and fireplace." After their stay at the property, one visitor reviewed, "I am so glad I chose this place for my stay in the lovely town of Blowing Rock! Everything was just like the pictures—beautiful grounds, lovely cottage décor in my King room, comfy bed, and everything very clean. The kind Innkeepers provide plenty of extra touches with the outdoor living room and beverage station. You can't beat the location as you can walk to all the shops and restaurants right on Main Street."
Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins opened in 2006 and is owned by Jim and Deborah McDowell. While visiting their daughter—who was going to school at Appalachian State University—Jim and Deborah stayed in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. They quickly fell in love with the area, particularly the mountains and surrounding nature. Jim wanted to be in Blowing Rock to enjoy the fly-fishing, and Deborah enjoyed the cooler weather that Blowing Rock offers. They both also love the spring and fall seasons that the Blowing Rock area provides each year.
After they began to look for a place or a small cottage, someone told them about a property for sale. Jim and Deborah decided to give it a try and purchased the property, establishing it as the inn—originally built in 1954. Eight years later, Jim and Deborah expanded the Mountainaire Inn to include the log cabins it now has today.
827 Main St
Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605-8331
United States
Bed and Breakfast
Jim & Deborah McDowell
