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Located in the mountains just outside of Asheville on 12 acres, convenient to Great Smoky Mountains National Park , Blue Ridge Parkway, and hiking trails, Owl's Nest Inn at Engadine was built in 1885 and has been completely restored to maintain its Victorian character. The inn is a retreat for that special occasion or getaway and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. There are wraparound porches, picnic areas and benches in the meadow to enjoy the mountain views. A full breakfast is served by the fireplace in the formal dining room. The Inn has central air conditioning, private baths and fireplaces. We can accommodate business meetings and small weddings.

Owl's Nest Inn At Engadine was built in 1885 by Captain John Hoyt in the mountains just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. The house originally named Engadine, has been restored and decorated to maintain its Victorian character and charm. Owl's Nest Inn was added to the name in 1995.

The house was built incorporating the most modern technology of its time. Electricity was supplied to the house by a water powered generator built on the property. Running water was provided to marble top sinks in water closets by a gravity supplied system. Water was pumped by servants to a storage tank in the attic. From there it was supplied to sinks contained in closets between each of the bedrooms on the second floor. There was also central heat in the house provided by a coal furnace in the basement. Even though electricity is now provided by the local power company, the coal furnace has been replaced with modern gas heat and an air conditioning system has been installed, the water closets are still in use in some of the bedrooms. It is believed that the barn currently stands where Captain Hoyt's locally famous Engadine wine was once made.

The living room has a fireplace and a television for your enjoyment. A piano resides in the dining room for those who would like to entertain the innkeepers. Games, books and a chess set are available on the second level of the inn. Outside there are wraparound porches, a patio and benches in the meadow for enjoying the breathtaking mountain views. The five guest rooms are spacious, comfortable and have the ambiance of a Victorian home along with modern conveniences such as central air conditioning and ceiling fans. All rooms have sitting areas and private baths, and all of the rooms have fireplaces...one has a whirlpool tub for two. We have king, queen or twin beds available.

A full breakfast for all of our guests is served at 9:00 a.m. by the fireplace and candle light in the formal, paneled dining room. You can also enjoy afternoon refreshments, including hot tea, and other goodies.