Hendersonville, North Carolina · Est. 1893
An 1893 home on 5th Avenue West, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Just four intimate suites, each with a king bed, a private bath and a working fireplace.
The Inn
The Elizabeth Leigh Inn was built in 1893 and was one of the finest homes of old Hendersonville. Fully restored and filled with period antiques, it is now a quiet, luxurious getaway with only four suites, so the house never feels crowded. Wide porches, a garden of hydrangeas and a grandfather clock in the hall set the pace: slow, Southern and personal.
Your innkeeper is Cindy Baer, who runs the house herself, from breakfast in the kitchen to advice on how to spend your days in the mountains.
Rooms & Suites
Every suite has a king bed, a private bathroom and a sitting area. Rates are shown on the inn's own booking pages, where you reserve direct with the inn.
Bright and welcoming, with a comfortable sitting area, a king bed dressed in blue toile, and a private bathroom.
A luxurious king sleigh bed, a comfortable sitting area by a warm fireplace, and a private bathroom.
The inn's most romantic room: a king bed, a large private bathroom, and a cozy sitting area by the fireplace.
On the main floor, with a relaxing sitting area, a beautiful four poster king bed, a private bathroom and a warm fireplace.
Breakfast
Breakfast is an add-on you select at the time of booking, so it is ready for you in the dining room each morning. Cindy cooks in the inn's own kitchen, and the house is known for the personal touches: homemade ice cream and a guests' pantry you can raid for a late night treat.
In winter, ask for the "Baby It's Cold Outside" package when you reserve: a bottle of wine and chocolate covered strawberries waiting by the fireplace in your room. Two night minimum.
Local Guide
The inn sits in the historic west side of Hendersonville, an easy base for mountain days and small town evenings. These are the places the inn itself points guests to. The innkeeper is happy to check the details with you before you go.
Shops, bakeries, restaurants and the Mast General Store along one of North Carolina's prettiest main streets.
Short stroll from the innAmerica's largest privately owned home, with gardens and a winery, in nearby Asheville.
About 35 min by carThe poet's farm at Connemara in Flat Rock, with trails and a working goat farm.
About 10 min by carThe State Theatre of North Carolina. The inn offers a Playhouse package with two tickets and two nights.
About 10 min by carWaterfall country: Triple Falls, High Falls and Hooker Falls on well kept trails.
About 25 min by carA scenic overlook above Laurel Park, made for sunset over the Blue Ridge.
About 10 min by carHiking, Looking Glass Falls and Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks for a full mountain day.
Day tripHenderson County orchards line the roads in season, and the NC Apple Festival fills Main Street over Labor Day weekend.
SeasonalRafting trips on local rivers and championship golf round out an active stay.
Ask the inn to arrange
Gallery
Good to Know
Arrival times are arranged with the innkeeper. Please call or email to confirm the times for your stay.
Please call or email to confirm the current deposit and cancellation terms for your dates before you book.
Breakfast is an add-on selected at the time of booking. See the Breakfast section above.
The inn and its grounds host small parties, weddings and gatherings, from a few guests to a hundred. Ask Cindy for details.
Questions
The inn has four suites: The Blue Room, The Sage Room, The Lavender Room and The Rose Room. Each has a king bed and a private bathroom.
Breakfast is an add-on you select at the time of booking. It is cooked in the inn's kitchen and served in the dining room. Homemade ice cream and a guests' pantry are part of the house's amenities.
908 5th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739, in the historic west side of town, a short stroll from Main Street's shops and restaurants.
Please call or email to confirm arrival and departure times for your stay: +1 828-808-5305 or elizabethleighinn@gmail.com.
The inn asks guests to let them know as soon as possible if plans change, so the room can be opened for another guest. For the exact deposit and cancellation terms for your dates, please call or email to confirm.
Book direct on the inn's own website using the Check Availability button on this page, or call +1 828-808-5305. Booking runs on the inn's own site, with no middleman.
Book Direct
Booking runs on the inn's own website. Choose dates, add breakfast if you would like it, and the inn confirms with you directly.