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The Firehouse Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Rutherfordton B&B

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Front of property
Loft, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Suite, Multiple Beds | Extra beds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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134 North Washington St., Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
  • Place, Bechtler House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwanis Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rutherford Regional Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Rutherfordton

In entertainment district.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this B&B, you'll find The Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center and Cleghorn Plantation Golf and Country Club. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Forest City Golf Course and Rutherford County Farm Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Bechtler House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kiwanis Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rutherford Regional Health System - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rutherford Regional Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tryon International Equestrian Center - 15 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carolina Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tommy's Corner BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪GreatWall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪On Main - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Firehouse Inn

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Rutherfordton B&B
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Firehouse Inn also features gift shops/newsstands, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Rutherfordton bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1925
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Firehouse Inn offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with jetted bathtubs, slippers, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and January 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Firehouse Inn to the airport?

The Firehouse Inn is 46 mi (50-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Firehouse Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Firehouse Inn.

Does The Firehouse Inn offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Firehouse Inn offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Firehouse Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Firehouse Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Firehouse Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Firehouse Inn have a pool?

The Firehouse Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Firehouse Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Firehouse Inn to downtown Rutherfordton?

The Firehouse Inn is 0.1 mi away from Rutherfordton.

Reviews

The Firehouse Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 389 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 389 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 389 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 389 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 389 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Visited for a spartan weekend at Tyron equestrian centre. Fantastic hotel, feels more like a home away from home and the staff so were so friendly and welcoming. Delicious breakfast freshly cooked and very accommodating of our early starts despite the late notice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATTY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Mary and Donna were fantastic. The facility is simply gorgeous and the breakfast was delicious. We can't wait to return to the Firehouse Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rich history. Very clean and gorgeous interiors. The breakfast was incredible. Probably the best eggs I've ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Visit at the Firehouse Inn

We had a wonderful stay at the Firehouse Inn. The staff made the stay great, and the breakfast was amazing. The building and room were beautiful. If we ever are in the area again, we will stay at the Firehouse Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Firehouse Inn never disappoints whatsoever. The friendly staff and the beautiful breakfast cooked and served up by Donna is amazing. I always look forward to getting back there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Check out is early. Expedia posted 11 AM, but was actually 10 AM.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I had a wonderful experience at The Firehouse Inn. I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business and Pleasure.

Our stay at The Firehouse Inn was amazing. From start to finish we had an incredible stay. The staff with Mary the Inn keeper and Donna our chef for breakfast they were amazing. The building is an amazing period building and will be 100 years old later this year and it have every bit of the charm that a building like this should have. The rooms were very spacious and very comfortable. Endless supply of towels if needed and just all round super hospitality. This was my wife's first time visiting Rutherfordton in NC and she absolutely love it and is looking forward to coming back already. If you are ever feed yourself in North Carolina make sure you put this beautiful Inn on your list of places to visit you will not be disappointed, in fact the only disappointment will be having to leave. There are some amazing things to do in the area, like visiting Biltmore Mansion, wine tasting at Mountain Brook Vineyard, and so much more. Thank you guys for an amazing stay and look forward to seeing you all soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Mary and Donna are true gems. Property is beautiful. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Posey

Loved the unique room with working fireplace, built ins full of antiques , loft with twin beds, high ceilings, large bathroom area. lovely living/dining room with nice offerings for delicious breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cost B&B

Stopped one night, nice place. Inviting and cosy place with large sitting room / dining room to sit and enjoy. The courtyard was a great place to sit and enjoy too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business Stay

My stay at the Firehouse Inn was amazing. This beautiful old building is stunning and the staff were amazing. They really couldn't do enough for you. The rooms are very spacious, clean and tidy with plenty of towels and toiletries. The breakfast was amazing prepared by the lovely Donna and Mary the Inn keeper was also amazing. I have been coming here for over 6/7 years on and off with business but the new owners have definitely gone about improving the little things to bring the building up a notch in standard. I noticed that all the wooden floors have been beautifully sanded and polished and look amazing. This beautiful Inn is in a fabulous location ideal for company retreats where you can rent out the whole Inn and it has a new event space where you can set up seating for over a hundred people. Well worth checking out. I will keep going back anyway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The common areas are beautiful and very comfortable. There is also a charming courtyard to hang out in. Breakfast was very good. The Inn is walking distance to shops and restaurants. We rented the suite, which was huge!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

SIMONE

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stopped here on our way to our final destination. We had no idea what to expect of the area and hotel before we arrived. The hotel has been restored and the rooms decorated to an extremely high standard. The only negative was the ladders (firemans) to the mezzanine were incredibly steep and we were a little concerned by the potential for our kids to fall in the night The breakfast menu was suggested and cooked for us and was delicious. The surrounding area was quiet but on the whole well maintained with some beautiful historic buildings and independent stores. Our stay here was a great start to our holiday as it is a beautiful hotel and we would stay ahain.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Banner Elk

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restored firehouse with elegant rooms and beautiful courtyard!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay!

Amazing facility with adorable rooms and living room/dining room. The courtyard is a great place to relax or do yoga. Donna provided fantastic breakfast and conversation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. She even packed breakfast sandwiches for our early morning departure the last day. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique and very comfortable place to stay in Rutherfordton, NC during IEA National Jumper Championship. Super convenient on-street parking and very comfortable beds. Very close to the Tryon International Equestrian Center. The old updated municipal center made for a very interesting Inn and a nice tour by Mary, the Inn Keeper. She is very friendly, accommodating and always looking for a way to make your stay even better. Donna, the chef, prepared a delicious breakfast and told us more about the Inn's history. The Inn is working to add more event spaces. We hope to see how it all turns out on our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Inn with friendly and attentive staff

The Inn was gorgeous. Service was exceptional , and the breakfast was delicious and well presented. Perfect stay! Highly recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Way better than our other option. Old but well kept. Suite #1 is the bomb. Donna is a great chef and you get a gourmet breakfast. The Dining / Living Area is fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

rick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was just incredible! Donna was just wonderful with our breakfasts! The room was warm and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024