Archers Mountain Inn

I enjoyed my stay here for the most part. Elizabeth was very accommodating and gave us a better room when we had some problems in our initial room. The place was kind of dated, but I liked the rustic feel. If you’re worried about technology, this isn’t the place for you. TV’s are small and no wifi. I would stay here again.

We’re mountain bikers so we’re not picky so for us the place was fine however for some of you picky people out there I would see this place being a nightmare. The staff was friendly yet a bit on the slow side. The place is poorly managed which is great because we could do what we wanted. Getting a room with a kitchenette means you get a microwave and fridge and that’s it. There was trash along the walkways that you can tell has been there for a while. We got the bike and brew package which was great because it comes with a flight of beers at Beech mt resort brewery.

We came to Beech for a wedding and liked the pictures we found online. We generally like staying at rustic-​type inns and B&Bs. The view was magnificent but we were highly disappointed once we saw our room (Blue Ridge Room). The whole room smelled overwhelming of wood smoke. The carpets and other décor were old, sooty, and shabby. The bathroom was in dire need of updating and the shower curtain was stained orange and looked as though it had never been cleaned. Several bathroom tiles were cracked and loose. The water from the sink sprayed everywhere and all the fixtures were stained with calcification and age. All things considered, I expected dirty sheets and towels so I was surprised to find them in newer and cleaner shape. I still didn’t trust the bedspread enough to sleep with it. Something questionable was smeared on one of the walls of the room. We paid a lot of $$ for the room and won’t be back; Except maybe to check out the view from the balcony again. For the money that we spent we expected better.

My boyfriend and I decided to take advantage of a groupon deal to visit Boone and surrounding areas. Overall the visit was not bad, although slightly disorganized. The groupon was for a 2 night stay with free breakfast. It did not say that there is a limit to what you could get for breakfast and instead you were only given a $ 7 voucher towards a meal which left you only with couple options. The staff did not seem to know what the groupon entailed and could have been more accomodating.
The room was decent enough, although a bit dated and the internet connection was non existant. Overall not bad, and good deal with a groupon, but probably would not pay a full price for the room.

We stayed at the Inn this past weekend to celebrate my birthday and valentines day. I loved the rustic feel of the rooms. Our room had a living room area with a wood burning fireplace and balcony.
I love the location! 5 minutes from Beech Mountain ski slopes and they have an onsite restaurant (Jakelopes) and bar with live music in Friday nights.
The first night we had a snails in puff pastry for an appetizer. The puff pastry was delicious and so was the sauce. Escargot was just fair. Some were overbooked and chewy. I had steak and truffle mash potatoes as my entrée. It was pretty good. The star for me was actually the baked mac & cheese that I had as a side!
For Valentine’s Day I ordered the shrimp and grits… Had jumbo shrimp with a nice sauce and fried polenta cakes. Pretty yummy. It Was a smaller portion then I expected but very filling.
My date had the lamb osso Bucco. It was served over truffled mashed potatoes. This dish was expertly prepared.
My dessert was a «grey goose vodka Cosmo“with a fresh strawberry. Yes, it was a nicely shaken cocktail.
It sounded like they had some interesting dessert options but I was too full to partake.
I don’t so like to mention that although dinner is pricey, breakfast is included with your stay. They make a great breakfast. I would suggest two eggs your style with sausage or bacon grits or potatoes. Also the daddy’s French toast was delicious. It Had the right amount of eggs, cinnamon, etc.
The only drawback I can find with the inn is that the bathrooms need to be updated. There really out of date and The line for the toilet froze while we were there so it was a little inconvenient. They decided to put a small heater in there and leave wiring exposed which wasn’t dangerous but just kind of awkward when using the bathroom.
Overall, the staff was very pleasant and accommodating. The chefs work hard to put together a nice meal. I look forward to going back sometime in the future.

I’ve gotten the Living Social deal for this place twice and I will say that the last time we were there (10/​31/​2014) the rooms were a lot nicer. They had been updated with new linens/​furniture/​etc. They are rustic on purpose so the new linens made it feel a little more luxurious. We have stayed in the Beech room and Blue Ridge room and they are basically the same, a small sitting area with a couch in front of a large stone fireplace, a small kitchen area with a table and mini-​fridge/​bar, a king bed, and a bathroom. Pretty good sized room, in my opinion. The staff is always super nice, although I get the impression that there are 2 – 3 of them and they live on site, so the same nice lady that pours your coffee in the morning is the one that brings you towels in the afternoon and may very well seat you at dinner if you eat at Jackalopes View restaurant, which is very good too, btw. Its nice to have a restaurant/​bar on site and the view from the patios off the rooms is AMAZING. Overall its a really nice place to get away for the weekend until we can afford our own mountain house ;)

If you’re looking for a quiet place to chill out with a really great mountain view, try the Roof Garden room. It has a nice sized deck with a hot tub. The room is big enough for 2 adults if you require any type of handicap access or have children, this is not the room you want as the stone steps leading up to the entrance of the room has some narrow steps just outside the door.
There are a few restaurants just up the road in Beech Mtn plus the one here (Jackalopes). It’s about 30 mins to Boone and maybe a 5 min drive to Banner Elk.
The staff is friendly and good with service. The room has a queen bed and the bathroom has a double sink with a sunken bathtub and separate shower. Overall it was a very good experience!

Travelers beware! What you see in the website photos is light years from what you will get. We stayed in the Rock Garden room, lured by the tranquil photos of the private patio with hot tub and stellar views. We had visions of soaking under the stars listening to a chorus of crickets, frogs and night birds. The first harsh reality is the deafening noise of traffic, relentless until the wee hours of the morning. And that hot tub? It’s electronically locked at 106 degrees! An unhealthy and even dangerous heat level for just about everyone but prospective stewing chickens. So then you abandon all romantic notions and settle for a shower and bedtime. The shower is ok provided you don’t drop any items because if you do you have to step outside this cheesy, soggy bottomed, ultra slippery plastic contraption to retrieve it. The next surprise is the most cruel. A bed so hard that you will give sleeping on the floor serious consideration. Your misery is further compounded by pillows so old that they have long ago been reduced to nothing but stained cotton filled with musty smelling lumps. A miniature window air conditioning unit with a merciless whine will sing you to sleep… if you are determined enough to force sleep upon yourself. The big picture is revealed when you wake groggy, stiff and cranky in the morning. Stained carpet, sagging curtain rods, electrical cords duct taped to wall extensions and, and, and then you stand at the front desk greeted by a sign that says call for service and you do and you wait and then Vicki half listens to your list of complaints as she swipes your card and says «sorry» as she hands it back to you with a smile. The smile of those who are just after a quick buck and feel perfectly ok about giving people the bare minimum while charging top dollar. Lowest of the low. Take your hard earned dollars elsewhere!

Awesome service. They gave us the Presidential Suite because we found the Virginia Suite too small. With no extra charge. Dinner at the Jackelope was superb especially The Country Ham and Chicken Marsala. cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommend this to friends and family: -)

This was a wonderful place to spend a few days relaxing in the beautiful mountains! Our balcony had a glorious view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and we loved sitting on the rocking chairs with our coffee and watching the sunrise! After full days of sightseeing (Grandfather Mountain, Boone, the original Mast General Museum and still working store!) and hiking (Elk River Falls and many trails right there on Beech Mountain), we enjoyed sitting by the fire and reading. The new owners are friendly, charming and working hard to make this place even better! It’s the first time I remember making a suggestion (put hooks on the back of the bathroom doors) and having the owners thank me! They really want to know how to make everyone’s experience the best it can be!

We happened onto the Archer’s Mountain Inn through a Living Social deal.
When checking in we realized that the Inn just went under new ownership June 2013 and they couple who purchased the place are really working hard to get everything up to speed and in tip top shape.
I was VERY impressed at how nice it was for the price. The rooms are clean and spacious and there’s a porch with rocking chairs so you can sit outside and enjoy the view and mountain air. The bathroom has upscale linens and products with a hairdryer (not always common in mountain b&b’s)and is spacious as well.
The best part about staying at the Archer’s Mountain Inn is that once you check in for the night you really don’t have to leave.
There’s a bar and restaurant on site that is better than anything you’re going to find down the mountain in Banner Elk.
To me, that’s key. If I choose, I can have a few more drinks and not have to worry about driving. Instead, I’m just a walk away from my room.
The staff is BEYOND friendly and make you feel right at home and as if you’re family.
The breakfast was made to order and free! No cereal, muffins and yucky fruit. This was all fresh!
Our stay was in late July of 2013 but I’m looking forward to going back during ski season!
I’ve attached pictures for you to see.

For the money we paid, this place was so NOT worth it. I have attached some pictures to show
1) the tv with a remote that didn’t work
2) the damp carpet which had a ‘ditch’ in it (yes, my husband nearly rolled his ankle on that one)
3) the tiny bed in our room. We’re (visibly) 6’3″ and 5’10″
4) the shaky, shifty toilet which was unclean
Our room smelled damp and musty in general. The duvet cover looked like it hadn’t been washed! The temperature control in the shower didn’t work right and the shower made a loud whining sound! The internet didn’t work which made it harder to look up things to do/​go to.
The restaurant is very good for dinner, as is the service at the restaurant. For that, you don’t need to stay here though. Just be sure to make a dinner reservation.

Okay, after reading the other reviews maybe I am a little picky. First, the views from here really are outstanding. Check in was fine and the lady was very helpful explaining the room and things to do. The breakfast was okay as we both had eggs. Now for the downsides. The towels are so thin that I have used better towels to wash my cars. They are not particularly clean. The glass on our door had fingerprints from who knows how many different people. We spent the second day out exploring and returned at five PM to find the room had not been serviced. We thought well maybe they don’t provide daily service? It would have been nice to at least empty the waste baskets and put additional coffee packs in the room. We had dinner which was quite good and I will review the restaurant separately. They have a sign that says if you need ice come to the bar and we will be happy to give you ice. I journeyed up to the bar only to be told the ice maker was broken and they had no ice. I then asked about the housekeeping and never did get a straight answer just «Well, did you need something.» Uh, yeah clean linens and empty waste baskets which never happened.
The rooms are a little dated but I guess that is part of the ambience of the place. The staff was courteous but did not seem to be able to grasp problems when presented with them. We came here mostly because we had a Living Social for the place. If the idea behind a promotion is to get people to try your establishment with the hope they will return they were partly successful in that I tried it but won’t return.

Got the living social deal for this place. When we arrived, we noticed that the staff was very attentive. The power was out due to a storm, but they ensured we were comfortable until it came back on. Our room, Elk River, was a bit small. However, it was nice for a weekend getaway. My big complaints were the toilets which barely flushed, the water never really got hot and our porch was covered in snow making it hard to use. But! Their redeeming factors were their service, attention to detail and the overall aesthetics of the place. Oh! And the restaurant is pretty good. I would stay again, but only if I caught another deal.

Absolutely amazing service and food. Breakfast was great, our waitress most attentive. Dinner was one of the best my wife and I have ever shared. From the bread at the start to the incredible dessert, everything exceeded our hopes and expectations. «Batman», our waiter for the evening was delightful. I’d recommend it to anyone.

Excellent! A friend and I stayed in the Blue Ridge Room. It was very nice, private, and better even that it is on the end of the bldg — so it is the last to catch the sunset. And it is up on the mountain and we had a great view.
Staff is great (and let us have late check-​out), and the morning breakfast was fab. There is a really nice bar here as well, but we never had an opportunity to sit for a drink or two — we just did a little recon on it. Nothing negative to say, we had a great time and will definitely recommend and stay here again.
P. s. Banner Elk is nicely located to other fab sightseeing areas!
P. p. s. The rate charged per night was competitive to other B&Bs in the area.

I love Jackalope’s View and Acrher’s Inn. And yes, I am very biased since this was the venue of my wedding reception. First to review, the restaurant: the location is beautiful, and is very much… on the side of a mountain. Parking is tight especially if there is a crowd, but that is just how it is. The restaurant has a nice low key ambiance about it and is what I would consider upscale casual. The price range is toward the medium high range, but the food is delicious and I have never had a problem here. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive. I am not big wine connoisseur, but they do have an extensive and impressive looking array of wines. This is my ideal go to spot for special occasions. My favorite items on the menu and highly recommended are the crab cake appetizer and the filet mignon with the tobacco onion demi-​glacé. I love these menu items so much that they were part of my wedding reception menu! As for the wedding, the reception went off without a hitch and all thanks to the management and staff of Jackalope’s View/​Archers Inn! From the beginning of the planning process to the very end, everything was great and I cannot say enough about how appreciative I am. For appetizers there were delicious mini crab cakes and a cheese/​fruit tray which was placed on the bar. After everyone was seated there was a choice of mixed green salad with choice of dressing or Jackalopes Caesar, then all guests had a choice of Grilled 6oz NY Strip with tobacco onion demi-​glacé, Stuffed Chicken, Shrimp Ziti Pasta, or Vegetarian Pasta Primavera. All were delicious, Chef truly out did himself! All of my guests had such a wonderful time and we all had so much fun celebrating at the Vault Bar upstairs until the early morning. We don’t get to visit nearly as much as we would like!
Second review the Inn: The rooms range in price according to the views they offer and other amenities. If you are going to be in the mountains don’t cheap out, get a room with a view! We stayed in the Roof Garden room. The balcony is HUGE and boasts a hammock and hot tub. The rooms, while a little out dated, are clean and comfortable. The Inn keeper is very friendly and was super accommodating to all of our requests. Guests of the Inn and Lodge get complimentary breakfast in the restaurant. Breakfast is delicious! They give you a breakfast menu to choose from and I highly recommend the French toast. Archers Inn also offers a variety of luxury cabin rentals. Out of town family members rented the Fox Pointe 9 and the Blackberry Cabin. Both cabins were clean and very luxurious. The rates were very reasonable and the location is beautiful. We will definitely be back!