Plan ahead for a peaceful mountain escape at The Yellow House.

That depends on where you are going! The Yellow House is roughly 35 minutes from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, which is a popular entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Yellow House is also about 45 minutes from Cataloochee Valley, one of the most historic locations in the Park.

Booking directly with The Yellow House ensures you receive the best available rates as well as special exclusive promotional offers. By reserving through our website or calling us directly, you avoid third-party fees and benefit from personalized service tailored to your stay. Additionally, guests that book direct receive priority for complimentary room upgrades, a generous cancellation policy, and early check-in and late checkout (as available).

• A 50% deposit is required to secure your reservation. Deposit may be made by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express on the day the reservation is made.
• Two-night minimum stay may be required on certain weekends, holidays, or for certain rooms, or to receive certain rate types/discounts.
• The deposit will be applied to the latter part of your stay.

• A 50% deposit is required at the time of reservation. Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to check-in will be refunded the deposit less the $30 processing fee per room booked.
• Reservations cancelled less than 7 days prior to check-in will forfeit their deposit, or the value of one-night’s stay, whichever is of lesser value.
• No-shows are responsible for the full amount of the reservation in its entirety.
• Elopement Cancellation Policy: Elopements cancelled more than 14 days prior to arrival will have the deposit refunded minus a $50 elopement cancellation fee. Elopements cancelled 14 days or less prior to the arrival date will surrender the full deposit. 

Rates are based on single or double occupancy. A charge of $25 is required for each additional person.

The Yellow House welcomes all guests. Our Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy shows our ongoing commitment to Web Content Accessibility and our physical location. Our property descriptions aim to allow any visitor to make an informed decision on whether the hotel is an appropriate choice for their needs.

Inn quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am. We ask that our guests be respectful and keep noise levels low during this time.

Because we strive to create a restful, relaxing environment for all of our guests, we ask parents to be thoughtful about booking if accompanied by young children. Children 12 years of age and older are always welcome at The Main House as long as they are well-behaved and respectful of the quiet nature of our historic home. Children 5 and older can be accommodated in the Pond House with prior approval. We are always happy to discuss room options to ensure you have a room that will work best for your particular group while respecting the needs for quiet and privacy of our other guests.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the houses, on the veranda, or on guest balconies or patio areas; this includes e-cigarettes. Smoking is permitted ONLY in the gazebo area between the Main House and the Pond House, or in the parking areas. A $350 smoking fee will be charged for smoking in guest rooms to cover cleaning and lost revenue.

Yes, we regularly have guests with special dietary restrictions, and we can accommodate most requests with advance notice. As a courtesy to our hard working kitchen staff, we do ask those with special dietary requests to notify us in advance of those needs so we can prepare accordingly.

While we do serve our 3-course breakfast each day, we do not serve any other meals. However, we do however offer a variety of other room enhancements that can serve as a light meal like “The Flatbread Affair,” wine and cheese trays, chocolate covered strawberries, and picnic lunch baskets (advanced notice required).

We do allow guests to bring outside guests to breakfast for a fee of $15 per person. Note that a 24 hour notice is required to accommodate any additional guests, so please be sure to discuss any additional guests with the innkeeper at check-in.

Downtown Waynesville is located 3 miles away, roughly an 8 minute drive from The Yellow House.

Check-in is 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

The Kinsale Suite and the Cottage Suite are our two dog-friendly accommodations, with a maximum of 2 dogs allowed in each room. Pets are not permitted in any other guest rooms or suites. View Pet Policies before booking your stay.

For more information, view our Privacy Policy.