The Whistle Stop offers a rare opportunity to own a fully furnished, turnkey hospitality property with more than a century of history in the heart of downtown Dillsboro. Originally welcoming travelers as the Old Towne Inn in the early 1900s, the property continues its legacy as a destination for guests seeking an authentic Smoky Mountain experience. Just steps from local shops, restaurants, breweries, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, and a short drive to hiking, rafting, fishing, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the location supports year-round tourism and repeat visitation. Spacious gathering areas, inviting outdoor spaces, and the property's boutique inn character create an experience that stands apart from traditional vacation rentals while offering flexibility for continued short-term rental or lodging use. Offered rental ready, The Whistle Stop allows a new owner to continue operating immediately while presenting opportunities to further elevate the guest experience over time. A rare opportunity to acquire one of Western North Carolina's most distinctive hospitality properties.
Property Details
- Interior
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s)
- Heating
- Floor Furnace, Oil
- Cooling Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s)
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5.0
- Full Baths
- 5
- View
- City,Year Round
- Lot Features
- Wooded
- Stories
- 2
- Lot Description
- Wooded
- Acres
- 0.0
- Square Feet
- 2518.0
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 0.41
- Parking Features
- Other - See Remarks
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- Parking Type
- Carport
- Parking Carport Spaces
- 4.0
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Year Built
- 1878
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Sewer Information
- Public Sewer
- Utility Source
- City
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Elementary School
- Unspecified
- Middle School
- Unspecified
- High School
- Unspecified
- County
- Jackson
- Region
- Dillsboro
- Original List Price
- $550,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 136
Location
Legal
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Listed by Tyler Coon (#CAR74583)
Listing Office: EXP Realty LLC (#CAR372903)
