A Bed of Roses

A Bed of Roses was built around 1897 by Oliver Davis Revell as an investment property for Mrs J.B. Gray. O.D. Revell, a successful developer and self made man, was fatherless as an infant and an orphan by the age of 16, but grew from a talented carpenter to a shrewd businessman, building many variants of the Queen Anne style in Asheville. Shortly after Mrs. Gray was widowed, in 1897 O.D. Revel and Carolyn Gray were married, combining their fortunes and expanding his success into the former Indian Territories of Oklahoma. The Oliver Davis Room, the Revell Room and the Carolyn Gray Room are all named after this couple.

The Historic Register of Asheville lists the house as the Marvin B. Wilkinson House. Mr. Wilkinson purchased the house in 1904 and was its first long-term occupant. The Wilkinson room is named in his honor.

Liby and Calvin Huntley in front of A Bed of Roses in 1943 when it was still a private residence.

Architecturally, the home is a Queen Anne Victorian featuring a large second story polygonal corner projection or turret with a broad ogee roof. The Turret Suite occupies this corner projection and stretches across the front façade of the house, opening to the right hand balcony through a broad glass paned door. The front porch is characterized by stylized Doric columns sitting on stone pedestals. Situated to the back of a long narrow expanse of lawn, flowering trees and gardens, the building beckons you to follow the long path in and explore this peaceful remnant of Victorian history.

Policies

Check-In Time: 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Check-Out Time: by 11:00 AM

All rooms have a two-night minimum on weekend and holiday stays

All stays on weekends (Friday through Sunday), holidays and the month of October are standard rate and require a two- or three-night minimum

Mid-week rates are available from Monday through Thursday, except for July, October and December

Room rates are subject to state and local taxes

Advertised room rates are subject to change

All reservations guaranteed by one night’s deposit (or 50% on packages and stays of two or more days) by check, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. A refund of deposit, less a $25.00 cancellation fee, will be issued for a full or partial cancellation that occurs more that 14 days prior to the beginning of the reservation. Early departure falls within our cancellation policy and a $25.00 fee will be charged. If a cancellation is made within the 14 days prior to the beginning of the reservation there will not be a refund. However, a gift certificate can be issued for the amount of the deposit for 90 days.

When making advanced guaranteed reservations, whether by check or credit card, please remember you are making a commitment to us and we are making one to you.

For the comfort and safety of all our guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

Children over 12 are most welcome.

Although we love pets, our two cats insist that guest pets are prohibited.