John T.
Yelp
The lady and I were hiking up Noonmark that day and were going to camp there, except there was a group of 20 college kids totally dominating the campsite. Nah, dude. So, once we finished our hike we had to find a place to stay, but our first order of business was food (STARVING after that hike). Their kitchen closes really early, like, 8 or 8:30, which was a bit of a drag. Suggestion: maybe do a reduced menu until 10 or 11, then you can clean up everything but the bare essentials, etc.? Just a thought. Anywho, a waitress mentioned that they had rooms for pretty cheap. She sent us to Baxter Mountain Inn, where we had some excellent burgers, then we came back around.
We came back after burgers and talked with Brantley, the bartender, who helped us get situated in a room. He let us look it over before committing to it, which was pretty nice.
We decided the room was good; cozy and can fit the two of us, the bathroom was close by. That night there was only one other guest staying there, so we were cool with the shared bathroom situation. FYI, there are two bathrooms on the floor where all the rooms are.
Bathroom was pretty much clean and smelled nice, always a plus. 'Cept another patron had left a washcloth in the shower which didn't get cleaned up. Not the worst but it looks like somebody didn't do their rounds maybe.
Anyway, we get situated in our room and go downstairs to the bar, where there wasn't any seating at that moment. Brantley knew we were from out of town obviously, so he took some time to chat with us and give us some tips. He was really welcoming and friendly, so we felt right at home. A couple of spots opened up at the bar, and we sat down. Before you know it we're chatting it up with the locals and having a good time! We ended up hanging there pretty late and drank a considerable amount, ending up with a pretty modest bar tab.
Anyway, would def stay there again for the rates and hospitality.