If you can imagine the quaint town of Marshall located on the banks of the beautiful French Broad River, and the timeless Appalachian Mountains, you have a picture of the view from the 50' veranda of the Marshall House. The house was built in 1903 by Richard Sharp Smith who built Biltmore Village for George Vanderbuilt. It is listed as the "James H. White House," on the National Register of Historic Places. This twenty room bed & breakfast has nine guest rooms, two with private baths. {Only one private bath is available.}
The exterior is constructed of pebble dash. It has four fireplaces; formal dining room, with original pocket doors; and an accordian door in the entrance hall. In the parlor is an original watercolor, painted by the famous pianist Liberace, of Ruth Boylan when she was a little girl. The upstairs living room has cable TV with expanded service. The house is adorned with crystal chandeliers, pictures, mirrors, some period furniture, and antiques plus collections of tea pots, steins, thimbles, bells, and figurines. Refurbishing a house of this nature is an on going task. All is not perfect yet, but our dedicated service, and relaxed atmosphere will add to your comfort.
Our dog "Tan" and our cats add extra charm. Thousands of guests have passed through our doors and have enjoyed story telling time, the whistle of the train and the captivating view which all make for a unique experience.
"All guests that
come as strangers leave as friends"