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A Friends and Family Buyout at Engadine

A small inn or cabin retreat can give friends and family a more private setting for a shared getaway.

B&B’s, by their very nature, are and for the most part, built to offer unique lodging experiences in an intimate and more private setting…

• They are usually small, with 5 to 10 rooms, accommodating a minimum of guests.
• B&B’s are often located in areas away from urban stresses such as traffic congestion with crowded sidewalks and challenging parking…places like unique or historic in-town neighborhoods, country or rural destinations with lots of space, charming small towns or out of the way roadside settings.
• Rooms and public spaces are airy and often quite spacious, given that they usually exist in buildings that were built in another era when large houses were in vogue.
• Design, using mixture of antique and contemporary furnishings, accessories and artwork, is intended to create individual and unique spaces (rooms) to enhance the guest experiences…since each room can be unique, experiences that can  be “dialed up” based on guests’ needs or preferences.
• At Engadine, breakfast is a hot breakfast made fresh each morning, served in the dining room around 9 am.
• Many of the same amenities found in chain hotels can also be found in B&B’s…luxury bed and bath linens and products, high speed WiFi, smart TV’s with cable and/or streaming capabilities.
• B&B’s also have some great unique amenities those same hotels DON’T offer…porches and verandas for just sitting and relaxing with a glass of wine or a good book, private gardens to discover, neighborhoods to explore, fireplaces for those chilly fall or winter weekends, etc.
• Most B&B’s are also regulated and subject to the same health, sanitation and safety requirements found in hotels and restaurants.
• For the traveler in search of less traditional accommodations, B&B’s also offer mobile-friendly websites and booking systems where you can safely and easily make a reservation at the best rates and without the commissions and hassle factors associated with using online travel agencies (Expedia, AirBnB, Booking.com, Hotels.com, TripAdvisor, etc.).  Plus, “BOOKING DIRECT” will also connect you with the owner of a property…someone with whom you can usually get answers to questions, discuss your needs and preferences, more favorably resolve changes or cancellations and who, as the local expert, plug you into the best things to do and see while you are visiting.

For these reasons, B&B’s can be an attractive option for gathering a small group of friends or family for a weekend getaway, reunion or wedding. A whole-inn buyout lets the group enjoy shared spaces together.

Here at Engadine, we have the advantage of being able to offer two types of such small group experiences.  The first would be the individual use of our 6 mountain cabins and the second would be the total buyout of our 6 inn rooms.  In each or either case, guests would have their own space in a “self-controlled, self-contained” lodging environment.

Gather your friends or family members and come to the mountains for a getaway at Engadine. We will be happy to help you plan your visit to Asheville.