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Inns and Bed & Breakfasts

A house illuminated at dusk surrounded by a lush forest with mountains in the background and a colorful sky

Located in the heart of downtown Saluda, The Saluda Inn offers a charming, walkable stay just steps from shops, dining, and local events. Each room is individually curated, featuring original artwork created by the inn’s owner. Guests enjoy high-speed internet and a strict no-smoking policy, making it a comfortable and modern choice with classic small-town character.

The Saluda Inn

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Outdoor dining area with round tables covered in white tablecloths, blue napkins, and glassware, set in a wooden pavilion with large windows overlooking a lush green forest and rolling hills.

Perched just outside downtown, and originally built in 1926 as a summer retreat, Orchard Inn is now an elegant mountain sanctuary. The inn showcases refined accommodations and sweeping Blue Ridge views just minutes from downtown Saluda. Guests can indulge in the on-site spa, relax in the panoramic outdoor sauna, and enjoy elevated farm-to-table dining.

The Orchard Inn

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A large, Victorian-style house with a turret, cream-colored siding, red accents, and a wrap-around porch, surrounded by lush green trees and shrubbery. In the foreground, there are several black Adirondack chairs and a small table on a grassy yard.

Step into history at The Oaks of Saluda, a beautifully restored Queen Anne Victorian home built in 1895 that once welcomed summer visitors arriving by train to enjoy Saluda’s cool mountain air and leisurely days on the porch. Today, this historic retreat offers guests cozy rooms with original architectural charm.

the oaks of saluda

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A scenic view of a mountain landscape during sunset, with dense green forest and a firepit area with chairs in the foreground, adjacent to a building with a green metal roof.

Motels

Perched above the scenic Green River Gorge, Green River Lodge pairs breathtaking mountain views with a relaxed, authentic mountain-motel vibe just minutes from historic downtown Saluda. Guests enjoy high-speed internet, free parking, and non-smoking rooms with cozy decor, making it an ideal base for outdoor adventures like hiking, kayaking, and ziplining. This pet-friendly lodge also features a scenic courtyard perfect for morning coffee or sunset vistas, and easy access to all that Western North Carolina has to offer.

Green river lodge

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A scenic aerial view of a lush green landscape with rolling hills, a small lake, a forested area, and a few scattered buildings, set against a backdrop of distant mountains and a cloudy sky.

campgrounds

Nestled on 50 acres of scenic forest and lakes, Orchard Lake Campground offers a classic outdoor getaway with options for RV sites, tent camping, and rustic cabins from spring through fall. Guests can enjoy two private lakes with swimming, boating, fishing, hiking trails, zip lines, and plenty of family-friendly activities included It’s an ideal base for both relaxation and adventure, with easy access to downtown Saluda’s shops, dining, and live music just minutes away.

orchard lake campground

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Several wooden cabins with orange roofs are situated among tall trees in a forested area. The cabins have stairs leading up to porches with railings, and there are gravel pathways connecting them. There are some small evergreen bushes and rocks scattered on the ground.

Situated along the scenic Green River in the heart of Saluda’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Wilderness Cove Campground offers an unforgettable outdoor retreat for adventurers and nature lovers alike. From shaded tent sites, full-hookup RV spaces, and cozy glamping tents to charming cabins and tiny homes, you can tailor your stay to suit your style. With direct river access for tubing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming, miles of forest trails to explore, and communal fire pits and picnic areas to unwind around under the stars, Wilderness Cove blends rugged natural beauty with thoughtful amenities for every kind of outdoor getaway.

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Vacation Rentals in the heart of saluda

Walk to shops, dining, live music and local events

Short-term rental near downtown Saluda North Carolina
Sunny Mountain Cottage
Yellow house with white porch railing, green shutters, and an American flag, surrounded by trees.
Saluda Mountain Home
View of a suburban backyard with a wooden fence, green grass, blooming blue hydrangeas next to a house with large windows, and tall trees in the background.
Orchard Inn Vacation Rental

Peaceful retreats just minutes away

Mountain tranquility, moments from Main Street

A small vintage train station with a red and black exterior, located next to a wooded area, featuring an American flag, a covered waiting area, and a railroad crossing sign, with a short train platform and stairs leading to an upper deck.
X61 Historic Caboose
A house on a wooded hillside surrounded by fall-colored trees under a bright blue sky.
Fishtop Cabin
A wooden cabin with a porch, set amidst trees in a forest, with a small garden and stairs leading up to the entrance.
Sandy Cut Cabins
A rustic house in the forest with a gravel path, wooden steps, and a fire pit surrounded by rock and tree stumps.
Carolina Cottage
A house with a green metal roof, brown siding, and white trim, surrounded by trees and woodland, with a paved driveway in front.
Saluda on my Mind
View of a wooden deck with outdoor chairs overlooking a green forested landscape and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
Gorgeous View Cabin
A cozy living room with a view into the kitchen, featuring a beige sofa with patterned pillows, a wooden coffee table with a metal wire base, a vintage armchair with a matching ottoman, a side table with a lamp, window with white curtains, and kitchen cabinets with stainless steel appliances.
Saluda Station Suites Apt 20-3
Yellow building with green railings and stairs, and orange door, gravel ground, cloudy sky.
Saluda Station Suites Apt 20-4
Yellow house with white trim, front porch with brick pillars, surrounded by green lawn and bushes, with trees in the background.
Buttercup Cottage
A covered porch with wooden flooring, beige siding, wooden rocking chairs, a white cushioned bench, and a ceiling fan.
Friendship Cottage
View of a wooden porch with three chairs with red cushions, small black table, and yellow flowers, overlooking a lush green forest.
The Happy Red Cabin
View of a lush green forested landscape with rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky, seen from a wooden deck with a railing.
Tranquility Cabin
A two-story wooden house with a front porch, surrounded by leafless trees in a wooded area during winter or early spring.
Escape at Victoria Mountain
Aerial view of a house with a green metal roof surrounded by trees and a fenced backyard with a patio and lush lawn.
The Escape at Frost Mountain
A metal silhouette statue of a Bigfoot or Sasquatch figure on a moss-covered hill in front of a house with a porch. An American flag is hanging from the porch roof. The yard is covered with fallen autumn leaves, and there are bare trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
Bigfoot's Hideaway
House address sign with the number 76 and the text 'Charles Street Garden' surrounded by green ivy and white flowers, mounted on a plant-filled green hedge.
Charles Street Garden Suite
View of a front door decorated with a red rooster ornament, surrounded by potted plants, with a shelf of colorful pots on the left and a wall-mounted light fixture on the right.
The Red Rooster House
Yellow house with a porch, surrounded by green trees and plants, and a small paved walkway leading to the front door.
Hall House
A wooden house with a loft and a deck is surrounded by tall trees and dense green foliage in a forested area.
View for Skye Cabin
A bedroom with wooden walls and a wooden floor, featuring a large bed with multiple pillows, a ceiling fan with lights, and framed pictures above a shelf on the wall.
Garden Suite at Saluda Studios
Living room with wooden ceiling, brick wall, and wood floor, furnished with a floral sofa, leather armchair, wooden coffee table, bookshelf, and decorative items.
Saluda Loft
Cozy living room with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, large windows with a forest view, stone fireplace, and comfortable seating.
Bird's Nest
A house with a screened porch, situated in a wooded area with bare trees, is elevated on supports with stairs leading to the porch. The house has beige siding with dark trim.
Raven's Respite
A wooden cabin surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway with a wooden sign that says "Adventure of a Lifetime."
Adventure of a Lifetime
A cabin with a green roof sits on a hill beside a small pond with a dock. The scene is surrounded by leafless trees under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Charming Blue Ridge Cabin
A scenic outdoor patio with a wooden bench, a fire pit, and a stone pathway leading to stairs, overlooking a lush green valley and mountains under a clear blue sky.
Sunrise Mountain Retreat

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