Slip away to the comfort and seclusion of the Possum Trot Inn, a 19th Century Victorian mansion nestled into the lush mountain countryside in the historic town of Burnsville, North Carolina. This fairy tale property features:

✅ Original handcrafted red oak staircases, walls and ceilings
✅ Original hard rock maple flooring
✅ Classic Baroque furniture
✅ Stunning wrap around porch w/ breathtaking 180° views of green pasture valleys and blue skies
✅ 24/7 Personal Concierge
✅ Fast Internet

**Planning an intimate wedding? We can accommodate you. The Possum Trot Inn is the most enchanting location to celebrate your special day. We can accommodate up to 50 people. There is a one-time event fee of $750.00 in additional to the booking fees for anyone staying at the house. We also require what's called event insurance which is very affordable. Message us for more information.

This private retreat is located in the rural Possum Trot Valley with a small stream meandering through the hollow amidst gently rolling hills, green pastures and far reaching slopes. Straight out of a Charles Dickens novel, this lavish estate is one of the few remaining vintage homes left in the area and although it was originally built as a hotel for the CC&O Railroad in 1890, the house in it's entirety has never been used to welcome short-term guests...until now.


➡️ In the early 19th century, this valley community of Possum Trot was primarily farmland, apple orchards and tobacco fields. Interestingly enough, the builder of this house, Mr Charles McPeters, was actually awarded a medal for entry of his apples in the Paris Exposition of 1900. These aforementioned apples were grown right here on the estate. The basement of the house was partitioned into apple bins which could store 10,000 bushels at one time. A team of horses loaded with apples on a wagon could turn around inside this basement.

Burnsville, a town of about 1,700 people is nestled in a valley surrounded by the highest mountain peaks in eastern America, including Mt. Mitchell. It's small downtown is dominated by the Town Square with towering trees. Burnsville is located 35 miles northeast of Asheville, along the Mt. Mitchell Scenic Byway.

The famous art school Penland School of Crafts is just 13 miles east. The Parkway Playhouse in Burnsville is a small professional theatre with shows from April through December.

Yancey County (where Burnsville is located) is full of old and new Agri-Tourism experiences. Visit local farmers markets and farms to purchase fresh produce of the season & delicious homemade treats. And in late November and December, cut your own mountain grown Christmas tree.

The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway is 19 miles away, via NC Highway 80 south. Go five miles north to Crabtree Falls and 11 miles south to the entrance of Mt. Mitchell State Park. While the address for Mt. Mitchell is Burnsville, it's a 35-mile drive since you need to go all the way around the mountain for the entrance from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The great village of Spruce Pine is just 14 miles east on US 19.

Entire 4,000 sq ft home plus 1.28 acres of soft lush grass surrounding the property is included in this rental. The firepit is also accessible for any guest. Washer and Dryer are located in the spring house which is attached to the main building by a covered breeze way adjacent to the kitchen. Please, make yourself at home. ☕

Never been a better time to get out in nature and breathe in some fresh mountain air. Unwind and experience the good life at this grand country home.

Although you will be able to self check-in upon arrival, you do have the option to be met by the head concierge of the Possum Trot Inn who will give you a brief walk through of the estate and answer any questions you may have about the house and surrounding area.

Your hosts will be available at your beck and call during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. We're only a phone call or message away. We are focused on making sure you have a 5-star experience during your time here as a guest at the mansion.

No parties or events are permitted anywhere in the house or on the property

Check out some other 5-Star Reviews from this host:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Matt’s place is literally the best. We both agreed it was the best place we had stayed at in the area. He even had a bottle of wine for us sitting on the table when we walked in! I highly recommend staying at Matt’s place" Lauren

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Matt was very quick to respond and made sure our stay was
enjoyable" Brad

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Matt is extremely professional, attentive and sincere. He checked in periodically and was very focused on making sure our time there was exceptional. He responded within minutes whenever I reached out to him and didn't hesitate to roll up his sleeves and help" Todd

Additional features at the Possum Trot Inn:
✅ Onsite washer + dryer
✅ 9 Spacious Bedrooms and 8 full baths with 1 King Size Bed, 7 queens and 2 Twins.
✅ 55 inch Smart Roku Flat Screen TV (Netflix, Amazon and Hulu included)
✅ High speed Internet (200 Mbps)
✅ 6 antique rocking chairs with a beautiful ornate bench that sits 3 on the expansive wrap-around porch
✅ Private 2nd floor balcony overlooking mountains and lush forest with breathtaking views of a rolling countryside.
✅ Access to the Firepit for cool nights underneath a starry sky
✅ Fresh Mountain Air
✅ Keurig
✅ Only 15 min drive to Downtown Burnsville
✅ Just 30 miles from Asheville and the Biltmore Estate
✅ Extremely safe area.
✅ Smart Wifi Network Router installed on every floor of the house for optimum internet speeds

*Please note for cancellations there is a 3.9% credit card processing fee applied.