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McKinley Edwards Inn

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Catalina (Pet Friendly) | Courtyard view
Catalina (Pet Friendly) | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished
Deluxe Cottage (Pet Friendly) | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished
The Peony Room | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
Annie Angel Edwards (Pet Friendly) | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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208 Arlington Ave, Bryson City, NC, 28713
  • The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • The Cottage Craftsman
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪102 min drive‬

Room options

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Hummingbird | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Hummingbird

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Cottage (Pet Friendly) | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Deluxe Cottage (Pet Friendly)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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The Retreat | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

The Retreat

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The White Heron Room | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

The White Heron Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Peony Room | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

The Peony Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Cattail Room | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

The Cattail Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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The Equestrian Room | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

The Equestrian Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The McKinley Edwards Room (Pet Friendly) | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

The McKinley Edwards Room (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Clear View Room (Pet Friendly) | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

The Clear View Room (Pet Friendly)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Annie Angel Edwards (Pet Friendly) | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Annie Angel Edwards (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Catalina (Pet Friendly) | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Catalina (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Morning Glory | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Morning Glory

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Carousel | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Carousel

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

McKinley Edwards Inn

Family-friendly lodge in Bryson City with free breakfast
This lodge features an arcade/games room, a library and wedding services. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecues and a picnic area are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
McKinley Edwards Inn offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. A pillow menu is available. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at McKinley Edwards Inn gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an arcade/games room. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a terrace, library and a fireplace at reception
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 10 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly McKinley Edwards Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bryson City lodge.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 70 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

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 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

McKinley Edwards Inn Lodge
McKinley Edwards Inn Bryson City
McKinley Edwards Inn Lodge Bryson City

McKinley Edwards Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 300 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vintage character
Pleasantly enjoyed our stay after the Polar Express train ride. Room was comfortable & clean. Speedy check-in & an awesome delicious breakfast in sunroom with holiday decor along with some history shared by innkeeper. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is very close to Main Street and to the Train Depot in the heart of Bryson City. The lodging was very comfortable, homey, and the room was very large and spacious. The breakfast the next morning was delicious and the coffee was hot :)! We very much enjoyed our stay and would come stay again! Definitely beats staying at a hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service
We had an amazing stay! The staff was very personable, remembered my kids names, very attentive, had craft time for the kids so we could finish our breakfast, very sweet and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this inn!
This place is so beautiful inside and out. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The common areas inside were cozy and offered plenty of windows for views of the mountains and grounds. The outside area was well kept with plenty of seating, string lights for evenings, coy pond, and fire pit. My husband and I enjoyed playing coin toss and corn hole. The breakfast was good and the owners/staff were so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was impressed by the overall experience. The owner is very personable and attentive. After a good night sleep on a very comfortable bed, we were treated to a delicious home cooked breakfast. I asked for a particular item that was not offered as part of breakfast and in a few minutes he brought it to me(wow) . This is a place that I would absolutely recommend to all with confidence.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Edwin, Sugar Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn was wonderful the food wonderful, the only problem was when entering our room on the first floor across from the outside fire pit Friday evening it was very damp, musty and even the bed felt damp we ran the air conditioner and bathroom fan but it did not help.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was spotless! For one day of our visit, my husband went fly fishing and I stayed to enjoy being at the property. Our unit was near the parking lot and it was even so quiet on this day. In the dining area, there is peaceful music playing indoor and outdoor. So nice to have a refrigerator that is large in the room that can hold leftovers from restaurants and also food from your travel cooler. I highly recommend the McKinley Edwards Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

W

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was wonderful. I realize it is an older historic facility but I guess I was expecting more?
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property
Beautiful location and gracious hosts. Delicious homemade breakfast. Hosts are very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
McKinley Edwards - Bryson City
Hotel was very quirky. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Friendly welcome and informtion provided. Maybe not suitable if you are unable to climb stairs as a few of the rooms involve a decent climb! Would recommend though
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend getaway for anniversary.
We had a great anniversary weekend . The accommodations were beautiful. Beautiful gardens, quaint room, delicious breakfast. great caretakers of a beautiful place. The biggest negative was my room was 3 floors up. I knew this going in and we packed light. The stairs to second level were good but the next level , the third level, the stairs were so narrow and hard to navigate especially with luggage. The bed was not comfortable and my husband and I kept rolling in the middle of the bed. Needs a new mattress.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is wonderful. Check in was great and he was super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall an excellent experience....
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, McAdenville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s country flavor, open fire pit, sitting area and convenience to Bryson.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
John Mark is very kind and he takes well care of all guests. The breakfast is delicious, home-made prepared. On our trip we stayed in 4 hotels and this one was the best of all at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this point bed-and-breakfast! Everything about it was fabulous! We will definitely be back every year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The common areas were clean and cozy. However the room we booked was adequate but it was an add on and not in the inn and was nothing special. The kicker was the shower went cold after a few seconds and never warmed back up! A cold shower is unacceptable! We tried to call the office but they didn't answer. Next morning the lady in the office's response was "talk to him." His explanation was they over inhabited some of the rooms and the water heater couldn't handle it. That didn't help me. Breakfast was good and lady in the kitchen was friendly and helpful. But I would not book this "inn"'again nor recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023