Testimonials

Shawnee and Willy are superb hosts. Their home is lovely. The rooms are exquisite and the breakfast is delicious. The location of the inn is great as it’s under a mile walk to historic Asheville and you walk by three restaurants in the Montford area. Will definitely stay here again,

Amenities galore! Comfy bedding on a fabulous bed, whirlpool tub, steam shower and a delicious breakfast served to us every morning on our private patio! Did I mention cappuccino machine in sun room of the main house? That too!! Definitely a return visit is in our future!!!

Absolutely lovely. The Inn is so warm and inviting, the homemade cookies amazing and you can’t beat a relaxing cup of coffee or glass or three of wine on the front porch. The owners are such welcoming hosts. We wouldn’t consider looking anywhere else when we come back.

We stayed at 1900 Inn on Montford for a babymoon this past weekend based on a recommendation from a coworker. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. Shawnie, Willy and Stacey were gracious hosts and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and felt welcome. The 3 course breakfasts were absolutely amazing, especially the chocolate croissant and tiramisu. Also, the happy hour with bluegrass music and beverages was so much fun. We really enjoyed making our own cappuccinos using the gourmet coffee maker and eating a lot of fresh baked cookies as well. When we left, Shawnie and Willy even gave us a very thoughtful gift for our baby. We will definitely be back to visit them and appreciate such a great experience.

WARNING: Do not stay here unless you love daily, world-class, three course breakfasts, gourmet cookies and beverages all day, wine in the evening, exceptionally comfortable rooms in an historic and beautiful house, and gregarious, caring, fun, and funny Inn Keepers. Remember before you make any reservations you are at risk of having one of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences of your life. Reserve with caution!

Be sure to also note that this location is nestled into lush, green, beautiful hills on the edge of an historic, arts filled, active city with outstanding restaurants on every block. This location is also within driving distance of many of the small, active, and memorable towns in the area that themselves are full of more activities than you can image. Be careful! You may find more peace, beauty, and fun than you are imagining possible!

We had the greatest experience at the 1900 Inn on Montford. We booked the whole Inn for our guest for our small wedding. Willy and Shawnie were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great visit. Everything about our stay was wonderful. The breakfast every day was DELICIOUS. Everyone who stayed with us has asked to go back at least once a year to have fun all over again! We can’t wait to go back!

Have visited the inn many times and keep coming back because we are made to feel like we are at home. They are so welcoming to us and our dog. We always stay in the dog friendly carriage house rooms and they are beyond beautiful and worth it. For those rooms, the breakfasts are delivered to your room each morning which is so convenient and I prefer it since I am not an early riser. The food is delicious. They always have fresh baked cookies in the inn daily and you are encouraged to take your fill. Daily social hour with cocktails is still going on as best as possible while adhering to covid rules. The inn is convenient and centrally located within walking distance to several great restaurants and the owners are always willing to help with suggestions for food or activities if you are short on ideas. Highly recommend!!!!!

We had such a wonderful stay with Shawnie and Willy. Amazing house, food (especially the chocolate croissant), room and hospitality! They go above and beyond to make your stay special. We will definitely be staying with them next time we’re in town and will most likely make a special trip just to stay there again!!

My boyfriend and I had the most wonderful, restful, 6 night stay at the 1900 Inn on Montford. Willy and Shawnie are fabulous hosts! We were missing Mardi Gras in New Orleans—they made us the cutest breakfast on Mardi Gras day with Willy’s Waffles with Mardi Gras colored whipped cream! It was the sweetest little detail. So thoughtful! We stayed in the Rossetti room, which is as beautiful as pictured, with a shower and jacuzzi tub sent from heaven. Comfy bed, cozy sheets, a warm fire place…I didn’t intend to sleep as much as I did, but I guess I needed it! Pure luxury. We brought our dog with us and this room was perfect—he had a little courtyard to himself to explore and go potty. They even had little dog bowls in the room (thank goodness because I forgot his at home!). The Inn is very convenient to downtown. Even during the slow season, we were always able to find an Uber into town to go check out all the beer Asheville has to offer. Our two favorite restaurants were Curate and Jargon, both of which were listed in the convenient online guest book provided by the inn. Willy actually suggested Jargon to us while we were chatting after the Saturday music/wine social hour. And wow…holy steak tartare…Jargon was fabulous! Curate was also unbelievable. Speaking of the Saturday social hour—be sure to include that in your plans! We also booked a 90 minute couples massage with the Inn. The therapists were wonderful, and come right to you. I’d recommend taking advantage of this! This was our first stay at a Bed and Breakfast, and we were completely spoiled by The 1900 Inn on Montford. If you have the opportunity to stay here—do it. You won’t be disappointed! Thank you again Shawnie and Willy for everything! Your attention to detail is unparalleled—y’all were clearly destined to do what you do! We hope to come back again!

My husband and I loved our weekend stay! We got to share a weekend alone without our precious baby, and they made it so relaxing and cozy for us. The breakfast was amazing! It includes 3 courses- a fruit dish, a savory, and a sweet. My husband LOVED the homemade angel food with raspberry cream. Everything was super clean, with hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes all around for your peace of mind. The fridge downstairs was always stocked with waters and sodas, and the espresso machine was my favorite!
The cookies that Shawney made were excellent, we definitely over indulged in those! We will most definitely be back in the future!

We spent a few days of our honeymoon in October here and it was incredible!! Shawnee and Willie are the most gracious hosts and made our stay even more memorable. Prior to our arrival, they upgraded us to The Cloisters and that suite is AMAZING! The breakfasts were incredible and we were so spoiled having them delivered to our room each morning. Shawnee’s cookies in the refreshment area are delicious!
My older daughter is saying Asheville is her top choice for her residency next year, and if she matches, we will definitely be visiting 1900 Inn on Montford many times! Thank you Shawnee and Willie!

What a wonderful experience we had this weekend. We were greeted upon arrival, our room was upgraded, and breakfast each morning was carefully crafted and delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend to all.

My husband and I visited 1900 Inn on Montford for our babymoon and had a wonderful time!! It was our first stay at a B&B and we weren’t too sure what to expect. We were blown away! The inn is close to town but far enough away that it is quiet and relaxing outside on the main porch or your private porch. We stayed in the William Morris room. We picked this room because of the privacy and the luxury amenities! The steam shower and the jetted bathtub is where this pregnant mama spent most of her time! The breakfast the Shawnie made and delivered us was SO good and unique. They even take special requests and substitutions! If you like coffee and cookies (who doesn’t?!) You have to use their fancy coffee machine and have a delicious homemade cookie! The perfect snack. Before you hit the town Saturday, you HAVE to stay to hear the live music and drink wine/beer/sparkling water with the other guests. It was one of the highlights of our trip! Willie and Shawnie also had great recommendations for things to do and places to eat, don’t be afraid to ask them anything! They are so personable and accommodating! Did I mention the bed?? I slept so good in the amazing bed and high quality sheets. It was hard to get out of bed! If you are looking for a place to go and relax and just be with your partner this is THE place to go. Willie and Shawnie even sent us home with gifts for us and our baby girl! We cannot wait to come back someday soon, thank you for such a great stay!!

From the Welcome received upon your arrival, to the scrumptious three course breakfast prepared with all fresh ingredients, Shawnie & Willie aim to please! Great facility with a great staff! My wife and I look forward to our return visit soon!
Edward H wrote a review Nov 2019

The owners have thought of everything! Snacks and beverages in the day room. Excellent breakfast 2 days in a row! Decorating fabulous; comfortable bed, suite perfect especially the bathroom. Lots of storage for clothing and shopping. Great location to explore the area for eating, shopping and site seeing.

LisaK wrote a review Nov 2019