Testimonials

Location was perfect , holiday decorations festive and extensive inside and out. Very quiet at night as well.Couldn’t ask for more accommodating innkeepers, Willie and Shawnee! Breakfasts were amazing every day, and delivered to our cottage, hot ! Doggie treats for our dogs from local dog bakery and so much more! The Rossetti was beautiful , very clean and had everything we needed! Looking forward to returning next trip to Asheville.
obgirl2 wrote a review Nov 2019

What a great place to put you in the holiday mode! My son and daughter-in-law live in this neighborhood so this summer while visiting them we checked out the numerous B&B’s. This was the 4th one we visited and I knew instantly it’s the one I wanted to stay during the Thanksgiving weekend. Willy and Shawnee invited us in with open arms. The Inn was beautifully decorated for Christmas and our room was super nice. The extra touches like fresh flowers and towel heaters in the bathroom were so nice. The three course breakfast was absolutely delicious! You can tell the innkeepers put a lot of effort and thought into preparing a delectable meal. We came back on Saturday evening to listen to the bluegrass musicians and they were delightful! Sunday morning before departing, we talked to Willy and Shawnee in their kitchen and they truly are down to earth and perfect innkeepers! Thank you for a great stay!
Bit S wrote a review Dec 5

We loved our stay at the Inn in Zelda’s Retreat! The innkeepers were wonderful–friendly, helpful and always willing to extend themselves. It is a beautiful, spacious and well-maintained house, close enough to everything without being directly in the center of town. We highly recommend a stay here! You can believe the website–we found all to be as described.

I can’t say enough about this inn!! Shawnee and Willy, the Innkeepers are so hospitable, and knowledgeable about the area. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious! The Friday and Saturday night porch socials with wine, beer, and live Bluegrass Music were great fun. The beds have amazingly soft sheets adding to the all around coziness of the inn.An day walk to town. Stay here!!!

Wow, 1900 Inn on Montford totally exceeded our expectations. We frequently travel to Asheville, and have stayed at many of the notable hotels. The Inn is most definitely my favorite. During this visit, we stayed in the Rossetti Room of the Carriage House, while traveling with a small dog. What makes 1900 Inn on Montford exceptional? Welcoming … comfortable … spacious … gorgeous historical home on a historical street … conveniently located … walking distance to downtown but away from the chaos. The breakfast, coffee and drink bar, and afternoon snacks were amazing. Our dog was welcomed with a goodie basket, which included a yummy dog cookie. Our backyard patio was a relaxing, serene and private oasis. A rare and unique discovery. I can’t wait to return. Note: A forgotten item was mailed to us without needing to ask. So much appreciated.

If you want to feel special this is the place to go, you will not want to leave! We stayed in the Cloister room it’s Amazing you will not want to leave the room except for the meet & greet evening and Saturdays night fantastic music. There is know words for the amazing breakfast Shawnie & Willy are the best! Trust me this will be a place you’ll keep going back to, I know I will…DS

We feel relaxed, pampered and well fed after only 3 nights at IOM. Shawnie and Willie are the perfect Inn-keepers and owners. Enjoyed the 3 course gourmet gluten free breakfasts, social hour every evening and the fun porch music on Saturdays. Expert accommodation of our gluten allergies. House is located in quiet, historic Montford district within walking distance of downtown Asheville and even closer to excellent neighborhood restaurants. We loved the local hiking on the Rattlesnake Lodge trail, the River Arts District and live music at Isis. Definitely returning.

Our daughter and her husband stay here every time they visit the mainland from Hawaii. So on our way to Sapphire Valley, we decided to see what was so special about this inn. It was a magical weekend! The location is beautiful, quiet and peaceful. You are away from the bustle of downtown, yet close enough to walk there. The home is so welcoming with a huge front porch where breakfast is served. Our room was so cozy and the sheets felt like whipped cream! You can purchase them through the innkeepers, Shawnee and Willie, who have the personalities to make perfect innkeepers. You feel like you are at your home away from home!! The three course breakfasts are mouthwatering and you really can skip lunch and have an early dinner to beat the crowds. If you are considering a visit to Asheville, Inn on Montford is hands down the ONLY place you should consider staying. They are a four diamond inn and you will understand right away why. From wonderful toiletries, heated towel racks, amazing coffee/espresso/cappuccino, the list goes on. It may be a tad over your budget but splurge and stay here. I promise you will be glad you did and will figure out a way to come back again! Thank you Willie and Shawnee for a magical visit to Asheville!!

Have stayed at Grove Park Inn; Biltmore, Grand Bohemian and others, but this experience trumps them all! Inn Keepers make you feel like family; breakfast and afternoon reception outstanding; rooms are stylish with OTT features (especially enjoyed jacuzzi tub & steam shower). We were made to feel welcomed and special, especially Lucy, our Lab. Shawnie and Willie know Asheville well and made some wonderful restaurant and sight seeing recs. Could go on but will wait until my return visit, which hopefully will not be long.

To be honest, we’re not big fans of Bed and Breakfasts…anywhere. But since we’ve been coming to Asheville for 25 years now, we’ve always explored the neighborhoods each time we visit. Montford has it all…you can walk to great restaurants now, or walk right into the city to your favorite place or brewery. This place hooked us after I saw the pictures of the bluegrass trio playing on the front porch. The home is top notch and laid out perfectly. We rooms are big and they invested in amazing bathrooms. You won’t be complaining about the showers at this place, instead, you’ll take notes. Great experience, would return, and probably, the only B&B we’ll ever visit 🙂

Willie & Shawnee, the owners of IOM, have created a B&B that surpassed our expectations in every way — the room we stayed in (the Cloisters in the Carriage house) was like a small cottage with every comfort + tons of charm: a big comfy bed, a glass walled shower the size of a room (rainfall shower head, wall jets, and a steam room feature), 2 fireplaces, dish tv (with two flat screened tvs), and the absolute luxury of having our breakfast delivered to our room every morning, promptly at 9:15 with fresh cut fruit, tasty egg concoctions, + some decadent & delicious baked treat, which we got to eat in our own private garden! Just as wonderful was their kindness to our little 8lb dog, who would jump & wag her tail as Shawnee showed up every morning with dog treats from the Three Dog Bakery in town. Plus, they had a small bluegrass concert on the porch on Saturday at sunset that was just wonderful. We were sorry when it was time to leave and hope to plan a return visit next year!

We were treated like royalty – warmly greeted by owners Willie & Shawnee – a supremely comfortable room (the Fitzgerald Room) – & amazing freshly-cooked & prepared breakfasts! When we entered the room we were greeted with celebratory balloons, a fruit & cracker plate, & champagne – it was our 50th anniversary! Thank you both so much for your warm & hospitable attention.

This was my second stay at 1900 Inn on Montford, and my first under the current owners. The location is amazing – walking distance to downtown while being out of the hustle and bustle of the weekend tourist crowd. The hospitality is out of this world. Delectable breakfast, friendly guests, accommodating owners, and the music on the porch. . . It felt like we were staying with family. And the family you actually want to stay with, not those other ones. Can’t not wait to return!

I can’t say enough about this place. From the moment we walked into the inn we were greeted with a smile and kindness. The breakfast each morning was so special and amazing, the food is fabulous. You are so close to everything you need in Asheville you can walk to great restaurants. Absolutely fell in love with everything about this Inn!!

If there was a rating scale that went up to 1900, the 1900 Inn on Montford would score it! My girlfriend and I visited for 3 nights over Memorial Day weekend 2019. Stayed in the Fitzgerald room, which had a great blend of historic and modern (aka the spectacular bathroom!) features. Breakfast each morning was awesome, featuring a delightful 3 courses. Hosts Shawnie and Willy were wonderful and made us feel very welcome. (Willy is an avid cyclist, and joined me on a ride up to and on the Blue Ridge Parkway!). The entire property is beautiful. Hospitality top-notch. Complimentary wines were served on the front porch each evening during the social hour from 6-7. On Saturday there was even a local band that played for us! Will definitely come back.