The inn is old and comfortable, with none of the fussiness of Victorian decor. Artwork is original and done by family members. The rooms are large, the beds are comfortable with nice linens. The baths work well; plenty of hot water and pressure. We visited the original Mast General Store on the weekend when there were two bluegrass bands for... More

joclair New Bern, North Carolina Contributor 12 reviews 7 helpful votes After a glitch with our Expedia reservation was resolved, we had a wonderful 1 night stay at the Taylor House Inn in the peaceful Valle Crucis area. Bernard and Tessa are the best of innkeepers, warm and friendly as well as knowledgable of the area. Breakfast was fabulous, great... More

We are repeaters at the Taylor House. The service, hospitality, ambiance, friendliness are unforgettable. Our whole group loves it! More

We had a wonderful 2 night stay at the Taylor House Inn in the peaceful Valle Crucis area. Bernard and Tessa are the best of innkeepers, warm and friendly as well as knowledgable of the area. Breakfast was fabulous, great food with artful presentation, prepared lovingly by Tessa, served with flair by Bernard. Our room was spacious, perfectly clean, quiet... More

From the enticing front porch, to the beautifully appointed room, to the delightful breakfasts, the Taylor House and it's innkeepers, exceeded all expectations. The Russo's have not missed a single detail to insure that our stay was a 5-star experience. Not only is the inn itself gorgeous, but Tessa and Bernard are so genuinely warm and welcoming, you feel as... More

What a lovely home situated in a great location to get where we wanted to go. The owners Bernard and Tessa could not have been more gracious. Bernard is like AAA without the books. He is quite familiar with the area - where to go, what to do and places to eat at. Tessa is an awesome cook. No doubt... More

This was our first experience at a B&B and we loved it. The room was homey and comfortable and the owners were fantastic, really helpful, accomodating and so nice. It was a lovely weekend and we would definitely go back. More

This was the first time my husband and I had stayed at a B&B. I can't say enough great things about The Taylor House Inn! The Inn Keepers, Tessa and Bernard, as well as the Inn itself were warm and inviting with more than I expected for a B&B. The breakfast was out of this world, plenty filling to hold... More

We stayed one night for my wife's birthday. The Inn is very comfortable and Tessa and Bernard were outstanding. They upgraded our room for my wife's birthday. The room was large and comfortable. The Inn was quite nice. We will stay again and highly recommend. More