1906 Pine Crest Inn - Tryon

This B&B is a shell of its former self. We stayed here regularly in the 80s and 90s. Sadly, it has not been kept up since then. The property is overgrown, outdated, and shows a lack of care. There was a lovely innkeeper there the morning after we checked in (who is not the owner and just works there), but it is not worth the extremely high price tag. Like other guests have said, we were the only guests that night. It very much looks abandoned and very neglected.

This was the worst experience we have ever had Do not check in do not book. The weirdest experience ever. We should never have checked in , driving into the place there was no one else in the entire place no other guests. No restaurant the room was musty and not clean. Old and run down. We left packed up and drove to Spartanburg to stay elsewhere. No one will answer the phone. No inn keeper available no front desk person. Bizarre. It should be closed. Maybe it really is.

The Pine Crest is a shadow of her former self. We could see that the place had been badly neglected. Your staff had told us the breakfast was Continental so we knew it was not a cooked meal, but please!! Granola bars from Costco, shriveled fruit, milk only if you ask for it. It would not cost a fortune to serve hard boiled eggs, string cheese, toast, peanut butter or, (even better) go into Tryon when you have guests staying and get some croissants. The coffee was good by the way: nice and strong and hot. The deep decks and rocking chairs are lovely. We are told the rocking chairs were all made by a mountain man in the 1920 's. The broken rocking chair propped up on the deck rather spoiled the image. Likewise the window screens. Nothing screams neglected like broken screens. The internet was non-existent when we were there. We have heard stories of the Pine Crest Inn for many years, including that Lady Astor and F Scott Fitzgerald stayed there during the Inn 's heyday. We also heard splendid stories of the food served once upon a time. What a shock. The Pine Crest is a shadow of her former self which is very sad. Safety: Felt very safe. Lovely location. Walkability: Easy to walk into Tryon. Food drinks: See review. Breakfast was almost non existent.

Very rude receptionist over the phone discouraged me from coming here by her rudeness. I understand you’re an old lady but still be respectful to others.

Don't be fooled. Carl Caudle is using pictures and description of the Pine Crest Inn that are about 12 years old. I stayed in 2007 and assumed it would be about the same on October 29, 2022....boy was I wrong. I booked my 2-nights $496) for a Queen room with a fireplace and was to be charged a 50% deposit; he hit my card for the full amount at booking and now I know why. Grotesque is not an over statement of the bathroom in particular. Think of a building that has had no maintenance in at least 10 years...that is the condition of the buildings for guests. I checked out after the first night plumbing was so bad I could barely get the shower to work and the bathroom fan sounded like it was about to explode...oh the toilet and sink! The 100% charge is so you can't leave without the full 2-night charge....no refunds. Guess Carl hasn't figured out that consumers have rights. Oh, he has the Inn on the market for $2.6 with the glory day pictures too.