Magnolia House estate - family reunions, micro-weddings, retreats.

Hidden in the heart of Hot Springs, NC, our majestic 2+ acre, private estate makes a glorious space for gathering. Once the manor house of Hot Springs, the Magnolia House is a gorgeous, historic, victorian home that sits amidst tall trees, manicured gardens & fantastic mountain views. Luxurious spaces throughout the house and gardens blend modern luxury with old world elegance for an exquisitely unique destination retreat. 

Our guests always love our property. We have many amazing reviews because we pay attention to the details. We love to care for our guests and we want this to be a special mountain vacation that feels luxurious and easeful.

Our 7 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom home is ideal for a large family, family/friend reunion or low key elopement (14 guests maximum) . The home feels secluded and away from things, amongst the mountain views and curated gardens. Although it feels private and secluded we are actually right in town and you can walk in to the heart of town from our private gated driveway, over the old red bridge and the Spring creek, in less than 5 minutes. 

There are 5 ensuite bedrooms with bathrooms attached - which makes staying here feel more luxurious.

For groups who have more than 14 guests coming to Hot Springs, we also have another home just next door that sleeps up to 6 guests.  Please inquire for details. 

Magnolia House does not host events.

Originally known as the Rutland, the Magnolia House is loaded with Hot  Springs history and was built in 1868 by Colonel James Rumbough for he and his family.  Colonel Rumbough practically owned all of Hot Springs around this time and was the purveyor of the original Hot Springs Resort, a place well known for its healing waters and mountain tranquility. 

FEATURES OF THE HISTORIC HOME:

Property sleeps up to 14 guests. 7 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms total.

One of the things that groups love about our space is that most bedrooms have their own private ensuite bathroom. There's so much space to be together and also to spread out.

A fully equipped chef's kitchen featuring an 8 burner gas wolf stove, convection double oven, large Bosch refrigerator, double sinks  and all the cookware needed to cook a great meal. Plenty of plate-ware, glassware and silverware plus a dishwasher make the living here easy.

Formal dining room with seating for up to 12.  Dining room has a beautiful gas fireplace. Outdoor dining available for up to 20 guests.

Our elegant living rooms and hallways feature stunning, old plastered ceilings and modern, comfortable furnishings for an updated and comfortable feel.

The main living room with fireplace, has a 75 inch smart tv and plenty of space for relaxing and connecting.

Front parlor -  just adjacent to the main living room is a great space to play chess, read a book or strum your guitar.  A gas fireplace is also featured in this room.

Office space -  opens to the large kitchen and doubles as a comfortable open kitchen lounge spot. . The office has a small desk and chair for working.  A printer can be accessed if requested prior to arrival. High speed fiber optic internet makes working from here easeful.

Sonos speakers in the dining room and living room.  (Guests connect to sonos through wi-fi and must have their own sonos app).  Digital guest guidebook provided upon booking the estate, makes hooking up to speakers easy.

Front porch  - Guests spend a lot of time on the front porch gazing at the exquisite mountain views whilst listening to the birds, nature and even a faint sound of the river in the background. Outdoor dining for up to 14 is available at the long table on the front porch or under the outdoor pavilion.    If you're anything like us, you'll be spending a lot of time hanging out in these spaces. Our pavilion overlooks the stocked firepit and stunning mountain and garden views. Our huge trees and well cared for gardens are just incredible.

Upstairs you will find 2 luxurious king bedrooms with ensuite bath and 2 lovely queen bedrooms with ensuite bath. 3 of the upstairs bedrooms also have their own private balcony overlooking the gardens or mountains.

Downstairs is an additional queen bedroom with ensuite bath and access to a back patio in front of the Magnolia Tree.

The estate is gated and guests have privacy in what feels like your own secret garden. 

The spectacular gardens feature a classic boxwood maze, shaded grassy areas with seating underneath the massive walnut trees, flower beds galore and an outdoor pavilion with gorgeous views & a stocked fire pit with seating around it. Cornhoke and horseshoes make for outdoor family fun.   

One of the best things about the house is that it feels remote and away from everything and yet you are just a few minutes walk to town - down a beautiful lane and across the red bridge.  As you walk over the bridge, you'll be at the Big Pillow Brewery in minutes where you can eat tacos, drink locally brewed beer and listen to live music on weekend days/nights.    From there, you can also walk to other restaurants and shops in town.   We provide a digital guidebook with all the info you'll need to live int he house and visit the town/area.
Easily hike to the Appalachian trail from the house as well as to the Hot Springs tubs. 

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE 

2 + acres of private (gated) curated gardens for your enjoyment.

Comfortable, modern and well curated indoor spaces.

Luxury linens and bedding.  Fresh cut flowers in all the rooms. 

Lots of bathrooms and ensuite baths in 5 of the bedrooms.

Outdoor fire pit overlooking the mountains.

Covered outdoor pavilion for dining al fresco.

Option to hire a local caterer for a special meal or multiple meals.  Please inquire.

Our care and attention to detail.

Easy access to town. Easy access to Asheville (45 minutes).


PLEASE NOTE 

Magnolia House may not be rented for any event other than a small elopement for no more than 14 guests.

** No parties or gatherings are allowed at the house for anyone other than the 14 registered guests, unless discussed & planned prior with the Magnolia House team.

If you have 20 persons in your group, you can rent our next door garden house. (literally right next door) to sleep an additional 6 guests.

HOUSE RULES 

Our rules are created with your safety and the preservation of our home in mind. Thank you for treating our home as well as you would treat your own home.

We do have a camera at the gate of the house and a ring doorbell with camera at the front door to ensure our guests easy access to the property. Property is self check-in and so its important that we can communicate at check-in time if need be. Any unregistered parties or gatherings that exceed registered guest count will be grounds for immediate termination of a booking. 

1 well behaved dog is allowed. pet fee is $125.00 Any evidence of multiple pets will be grounds for immediate cancellation without refund and/or an additional pet cleaning fee of $300.00.  We do also have a neighboring property that allows for dogs. Please inquire.

NO smoking indoors at the property. Any evidence of smoking will result in an additional $400.00 cleaning fee. Any outdoor smoking must be cleaned up - any cigarette butts must be placed in a trash receptacle and placed in outdoor trash cans prior to check out in order to avoid additional cleanup fees. Please, love our property in the way that we do and do not throw cigarette butts on the grass or in any bushes or trees. This is also a fire safety concern.

Please do not move any indoor furniture outside.

** No persons who are not registered to stay on property may come on to the property at any time during your reservation unless first authorized with the Magnolia House team.

We ask that our guests do not climb the trees. This is a safety measure for you, our guests, and for our beloved trees. Our trees are hundreds of years old and we work hard to preserve their beauty and grace. That said, children should be monitored in the gardens.

Fire pit safety - Magnolia House provides firewood for you to start a fire. At the end of the night, please fully extinguish the fire with one or 2 buckets of water (placed next to the wood log shelving). No children under the age of 18 should be out by the fire without a chaperone.

There is a first aid kit located in the kitchen on the shelf next to the dishwasher.

Fire extinguishers are located throughout the upstairs and downstairs of the house.

Estate gate codes are not to be shared with anyone other than emergency responders. (Town emergency responders do have our codes already.)  If you have an emergency please call 911 immediately.