Family coming for the holidays? Skip the pull-out couch. Let a local bed and breakfast be your guest room, with breakfast handled and room for everyone.

Where to shop small and celebrate the season in Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Waynesville, and Marion, with a cozy inn nearby.

The Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association welcomes Elk & Embers Luxury Mountain Resort in Waynesville, NC. Set on 108 private acres bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this luxury hideaway offers safari tents, a one-of-a-kind treehouse, and cozy cabins, all with breathtaking views. With five miles of private trails, elk viewing excursions, and a perfect 5.0 Google rating, Elk & Embers pairs true comfort with deep immersion in nature, just minutes from Asheville. Come see why.