The Carrier Houses B&B consists of (8) Guest Rooms between the two historic houses built by Harvey Carrier in the 1800’s. The main house, known as the Carrier- McBrayer House, was built in 1835 with additions in 1840 and 1879 and is where the innkeepers live on the first floor, where you check in and where breakfast is served in the Victorian Dining Room. This house has (3) rooms on the second floor: Bechtler, a deluxe king room, Haynes, a deluxe queen room and Washburn, a standard queen room.
The house next door is known as the Carrier-Ward House with (5) Guest Rooms was built in 1979 during the Victorian Period and is the last remaining house in Rutherford County with a third floor tower. There are (2) standard queen rooms on the first floor, Coxe and Norris and (2) standard queen rooms, Asbury and Pike and (1) standard king room, Cherokee, on the second floor.
All rooms have private baths, internet, cable TV, heat/AC, bottled water, Beekman 1801 amenities and are decorated with antiques, period furniture and family heirlooms.
Call us with any questions about which Guest Room is perfect for you.
Bechtler Deluxe King–2nd Floor Carrier-McBrayer House(main house)
The Bechtler Deluxe King Room is named after Christopher Bechtler who immigrated from Germany to search for gold and minted the first US gold coin. This room includes a modern, private bath with shower/tub combination, individually controlled thermostat, wireless internet, cable TV, mini refrigerator, bottled water and Beekman 1801 amenities. It is accessible via the hallway in the main house or by a private entrance on the side of the house.
Haynes Deluxe Queen-2nd Floor Carrier-McBrayer House
The Haynes Deluxe Queen is one of our favorite rooms. It is part of the original 1835 floor plan and has original windows, floor, fireplace and ship lap ceiling overlooking Main Street.
The bathroom has been updated with a large walk-in shower and plenty of space on the vanity to spread out. In addition to the private bath, the room includes individually controlled thermostat, wireless internet and cable TV. There is a Keurig Coffee Station in the hallway with fresh baked cookies, teas, coffee, hot chocolate and mini refrigerator.
Washburn Queen-2nd Floor Carrier-McBrayer House
The Washburn Queen Room is part of the original 1835 floorplan with original floors, windows, ship lap ceiling and fireplace and is named for Dr. Benjamin Washburn. The room faces Main Street and you can hear the waterfall from the koi pond.
A private bath with toilet and shower stall along with a pedestal sink give you the privacy you deserve. The room includes individually controlled thermostat, wireless internet and cable TV and a Keurig Coffee Station in the hallway with fresh baked cookies, teas, coffee, hot chocolate and mini refrigerator.
The Carrier-Ward House
The Carrier-Ward House has a Parlor with 1920’s pump organ, dining room/kitchen combo, 3 season screen porch on the back and large front porch with rocking chairs. A Keurig Coffee Station with an assortment of coffees, teas, hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies along with refrigerator/freezer and microwave are available to our guests in the kitchen.
Coxe Queen Room w/Daybed-1st Floor Carrier-Ward House
The Coxe Queen Room with Daybed is on the 1st floor of the Carrier-Ward House and can accommodate 3 people. It is one of two rooms on the first floor for those who have mobility issues. A private bath with toilet and shower stall along with a pedestal sink give you the privacy you deserve. The room includes individually controlled thermostat, wireless internet and cable TV.
Asbury Queen Room 2nd Floor Carrier-Ward House
The Asbury Room is located on the 2nd floor of the Carrier-Ward House and was recently redecorated in beautiful hues of lavender and moss green. The room has original bead board walls and ceilings and the floor has been painted. This room has a private bath, pedestal sink, wireless internet, cable TV, individually controlled thermostat and ceiling fan. The views out the front window are towards Main Street and the side view overlook the garden and koi pond.
Pike Room 2nd Floor Carrier-Ward House
Named after John Pike who was a landscape painter. This room has a private bath, pedestal sink, wireless internet, cable TV, individually controlled thermostat and ceiling fan.
