The Historic Herren House

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
The Historic Herren House provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

The Henry Room

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  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Mary Lu Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a white bed frame, a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door labeled "Molly".

The Molly Room

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  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

The Lucille Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A four-poster bed with floral bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

The Jessica Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, each with a blue and white checkered bedspread and pillows with the text "GOOD VIBES". There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds, and a framed picture on the wall above the nightstand.

The Bowman Room

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  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Waynesville, The Historic Herren House is in the city center and in the mountains. Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cataloochee Ski Area and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Waynesville Recreation Center and Barber Orchard Fruitstand are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding. Visit our Waynesville travel guide
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94 East St, Waynesville, NC, 28786

What's nearby

  • Shelton House
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waynesville Dog Park
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Waynesville Recreation Center
    3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    3 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Beer Hub
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Sonic Drive In
    2 min drive
  • Bogart's Restaurant and Tavern
    6 min walk

About this property

The Historic Herren House

  • Guesthouse in the city center
  • The Historic Herren House provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Express check-out, books, and games
    • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Historic Herren House offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
    • Recycling, children's books, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Herren House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Herren House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Historic Herren House?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Historic Herren House located?

Located in the heart of Waynesville, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Shelton House, Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts, and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography. Waynesville Dog Park and Waynesville Recreation Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Historic Herren House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfy and cozy. Herren House made us feel welcome and at home. Rooms are nicely decorated. We will most definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great access to Main Street. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Yes the main St shops and restaurants were 2 blocks away and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location with a 5 minute walk to Main Street. Plenty of free parking. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful historical Inn! Great location for dinning and shopping downtown. The house does need several repairs outdoors and I’m need of severe pressure washing and deck cleaning and repainting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was nice room wish there was more for food and stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Historic property with a unique atmosphere, but guests should be prepared for a fully remote experience. There is no reception desk or staff on-site; entry and communication are handled through a remote hosting center by phone, with digital door codes provided for the room. We stayed upstairs in the Molly Room, which felt quite isolated. The air conditioning was very cold and could not be adjusted by guests. There was also no television in the room, so plan accordingly if that is important to you. One concern was that after a bad cut, there was no emergency or first-aid kit available on-site. The remote attendant was kind and we were told Band-Aids could be found below the coffee station desk. The property has character, but additional on-site safety supplies, climate control, and clearer expectations about the remote-hosting setup would improve the guest experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The Herren House is historic and meets all of the charm of a house that old. The location was absolutely perfect to walk to town for shopping and meals. It was very clean but dated. The check-in was seamless, automated, but impersonal. The room was spacious but chilly. Additional blankets and a rug or drapes to close would add to the warmth. I'd stay there again but plan on the chilly room better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, parking is exceptional and it’s just two blocks off of the main drag with a restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying here due to proximity to the town and ample parking. We did run into problems with WiFi , staff attempted to resolve quickly. Toiletries and towels provided. Coffee available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking access was easy. The house is just a short walk to restaurants, breweries, shopping, and a great bookstore ( eg. Wall Street bookstore) The house has a great porch and garden to sit in too. The staff were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

The place is very nice and clean however I booked a room with two beds and I got one with a king size bed instead.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 block from main street
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No hangers in the closet. Bed too elevated for 80 year olds to climb into.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026