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The Andon-Reid Blog

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Why Booking Direct Gives You a Better Stay in Western North Carolina

We all know the names of the big online travel sites: Expedia, Booking.com , Tripadvisor, etc. (the “OTAs”). Whenever you search for travel information, they are front and center. Frankly, they are ubiquitous and, of course, a convenient source of tr… Read more
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Common Questions Guests Are Afraid to Ask Before Booking a B&B

(But Absolutely Should) If you’ve ever hovered over the “Book Now” button on a B&B website and thought, “I have a question, but I don’t want to sound weird…or silly” — you are in excellent company and we love the opportunity to help people understand… Read more
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A Perfect Reading Getaway

As frequent readers of our blog know, we pride ourselves on making the Andon-Reid Inn a quiet, peaceful, and relaxing place to stay where guests can slow down and savor their getaway from the stressors of everyday life. We love to hear that folks enj… Read more
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Most Requested Andon-Reid Breakfast Recipes

Breakfast at the Andon-Reid Inn B&B is meant to be an experience - one that allows our guests to have a leisurely, relaxing morning surrounded by mountain views, great company, and gourmet food, crafted and plated with care and creativity. Avid follo… Read more
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Behind-the-Scenes Attention to Detail: Honoring Our Housekeeping Team

As we transition from Spring to Summer here in Haywood County, we are preparing for the busy tourism season and the Inn and property are in great shape. Our team has been working hard every day, we passed our NC Health Department inspection with flyi… Read more
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Looking Back at 2024 with Gratitude

It's the New Year at the Andon-Reid and we are undoubtedly looking forward to the future. January is our chance here at the Inn to take down holiday decorations, do some deep cleaning, revitalize the Inn with maintenance and painting, and give oursel… Read more
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The Bed and Breakfast Experience at the Andon-Reid

In our last blog post, we explored the Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association , which is a collection of wonderful B&Bs and Inns in Asheville and the nearby towns . This time, we want to dive deeper into what it's really like to stay at a bed and br… Read more
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The Asheville B&B Association - Amazing Inns in WNC

Earlier this year, we were lucky enough to be invited to join the Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association . When we heard that the Association would be expanding its footprint to include Inns and B&Bs in the areas surrounding Asheville, we jumped at … Read more
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Hurricane Helene Recovery Updates from your Innkeepers

It's been almost two weeks since Hurricane Helene came through and caused unprecedented damage and destruction in our beloved Western North Carolina region. People and businesses have experienced unimaginable loss during this time, and we continue to… Read more
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Rainy Day Activities Near Waynesville

Without a doubt, Haywood County and Western North Carolina is well-known as a beautiful outdoor paradise, with an abundance of ways to experience nature and the splendor of the mountains, forests and rivers. However, sometimes Mother Nature decides w… Read more