The Carriage House and city of Morganton have power and are ready visitors. This guest house sits behind a historic home in downtown Morganton. The 1920s structure has restored original finishes : a claw foot tub, vintage bathroom sink, and farm house sink in the kitchen. Downstairs features original wood bead board ceilings. Upstairs the ceiling was removed to expose the roof and beams. Two fireplaces keep it cozy - you'll have a lovely place relax and listen to the rain on the metal roof. The space Stay in the comforts of one of the cutest small towns in North Carolina while going on day trips into the Blue Ridge Mountains. Morganton is in the foothills of North Carolina and you get scenic view of Grandfather mountain and Table Rock mountain from throughout the city. Within 30 minutes you can be in the mountains and within 1 hour you can be in Asheville or Boone. The Carriage House has been lovingly restored with an eye for recycling and repurposing as many original features as possible. A re-engineered roof allows for rustic exposed beams - and under the new metal roof a layer of insulation regulates the temperature and meets current code. Original cabinets and sink layout have a cottage feel and the small stove and dishwasher allow ease of cooking while on your trip. As one of our guests put it this is an upside down house 🏡 Similar to a beach house the small kitchen and full bath are upstairs while the main bedroom and half bath are downstairs. When you enter the carriage house the former garage bays are converted to a large bedroom with gas logs, desk, laundry room, and the half bath. Continue upstairs for the full bath including original claw foot tub & trough sink. The kitchen/living/dining area feels open and yet cozy with exposed beams. One of our family favorites is to string up our hammocks from the beams and enjoy a rainy day, or do aerial yoga :) The sofa bed pulls out into a full bed and there is plenty of floor space for cots or pack n plays. Pets are welcome but require an extra $50 cleaning fee. Guest access The 1100 square foot carriage house is accessible to guests. Parking is available on site and a three sided privacy fenced area is available with a fire pit. Other things to note Dogs are welcome for an additional $50 cleaning fee (maximum of two). Please bring a comfortable bed for them to sleep on. Pets are not to be on the furniture. Please do not leave them unattended. Thanks for your understanding.