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McKinley Edwards Inn

3.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge in Bryson City with free breakfast

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Catalina (Pet Friendly)
Annie Angel Edwards (Pet Friendly)
Nestled near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, McKinley Edwards Inn offers a family-friendly retreat with free continental breakfast and outdoor activities like the playground. Relax in the garden or connect to WiFi while enjoying a warm welcome from helpful staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$336
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

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Hummingbird

Hummingbird

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Cottage (Pet Friendly) | Living area

Deluxe Cottage (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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The Retreat | Living area

The Retreat

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The White Heron Room

The White Heron Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Peony Room

The Peony Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Cattail Room

The Cattail Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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The Equestrian Room

The Equestrian Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The McKinley Edwards Room (Pet Friendly)

The McKinley Edwards Room (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Clear View Room (Pet Friendly)

The Clear View Room (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Annie Angel Edwards (Pet Friendly)

Annie Angel Edwards (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Catalina (Pet Friendly)

Catalina (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Morning Glory

Morning Glory

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Carousel

Carousel

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
208 Arlington Ave, Bryson City, NC, 28713

What's nearby

  • The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 14 min walk
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 15 min walk
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 15 min walk
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 16 min walk
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

McKinley Edwards Inn

Family-friendly lodge near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
At McKinley Edwards Inn, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, wedding services and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Children's books and art supplies
  • Memory foam beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and fridges

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 32 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

McKinley Edwards Inn Lodge
McKinley Edwards Inn Bryson City
McKinley Edwards Inn Lodge Bryson City

Frequently asked questions

Is McKinley Edwards Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, McKinley Edwards Inn allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 32 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at McKinley Edwards Inn?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McKinley Edwards Inn on 17 Feb 2025 start from AU$336.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at McKinley Edwards Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at McKinley Edwards Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at McKinley Edwards Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is McKinley Edwards Inn located?

This family-friendly Bryson City lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Tuckasegee River and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Nantahala National Forest and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 15 minutes.

McKinley Edwards Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 300 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great, great host!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Savannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay, will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect! We stayed 2 nights and went on The Polar Express train ride while in Bryson City. The property is wonderful as well as the hosts, and we loved it so much that we are making it a yearly tradition and staying at the McKinley Edward’s Inn!!! You will love how great the rooms and property and everyone are!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman that greeted us outside was very hospitable. She gave us a tour and showed us to our room. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cherilyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kerri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty grounds, excellent welcome, large room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is very close to Main Street and to the Train Depot in the heart of Bryson City. The lodging was very comfortable, homey, and the room was very large and spacious. The breakfast the next morning was delicious and the coffee was hot :)! We very much enjoyed our stay and would come stay again! Definitely beats staying at a hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service
We had an amazing stay! The staff was very personable, remembered my kids names, very attentive, had craft time for the kids so we could finish our breakfast, very sweet and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this inn!
This place is so beautiful inside and out. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The common areas inside were cozy and offered plenty of windows for views of the mountains and grounds. The outside area was well kept with plenty of seating, string lights for evenings, coy pond, and fire pit. My husband and I enjoyed playing coin toss and corn hole. The breakfast was good and the owners/staff were so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was impressed by the overall experience. The owner is very personable and attentive. After a good night sleep on a very comfortable bed, we were treated to a delicious home cooked breakfast. I asked for a particular item that was not offered as part of breakfast and in a few minutes he brought it to me(wow) . This is a place that I would absolutely recommend to all with confidence.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Edwin, Sugar Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn was wonderful the food wonderful, the only problem was when entering our room on the first floor across from the outside fire pit Friday evening it was very damp, musty and even the bed felt damp we ran the air conditioner and bathroom fan but it did not help.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was spotless! For one day of our visit, my husband went fly fishing and I stayed to enjoy being at the property. Our unit was near the parking lot and it was even so quiet on this day. In the dining area, there is peaceful music playing indoor and outdoor. So nice to have a refrigerator that is large in the room that can hold leftovers from restaurants and also food from your travel cooler. I highly recommend the McKinley Edwards Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

W

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was wonderful. I realize it is an older historic facility but I guess I was expecting more?
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property
Beautiful location and gracious hosts. Delicious homemade breakfast. Hosts are very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
McKinley Edwards - Bryson City
Hotel was very quirky. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Friendly welcome and informtion provided. Maybe not suitable if you are unable to climb stairs as a few of the rooms involve a decent climb! Would recommend though
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend getaway for anniversary.
We had a great anniversary weekend . The accommodations were beautiful. Beautiful gardens, quaint room, delicious breakfast. great caretakers of a beautiful place. The biggest negative was my room was 3 floors up. I knew this going in and we packed light. The stairs to second level were good but the next level , the third level, the stairs were so narrow and hard to navigate especially with luggage. The bed was not comfortable and my husband and I kept rolling in the middle of the bed. Needs a new mattress.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is wonderful. Check in was great and he was super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall an excellent experience....
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, McAdenville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024