The Freeze House
Bed and Breakfast

The Freeze House is a Smoky Mountain bed and breakfast inn in a North Carolina village setting among centuries-old oaks and mountain scenery. The house was constructed during the First World War by Jessie Williams Freeze and Jacob Frank Freeze. This modified bungalow served as a private home in the winter and as a guest home in the summer months, giving refuge to those from the warmer cities and towns. Guests enjoyed evenings in the living room playing bridge, setback, or pinochle or on the porch watching the fireflies.

During the Second World War, passenger trains stopped service to the area, and the tourist trade languished. Mr. Freeze died in 1946, and Mrs. Freeze began taking in borders until her final illness in 1973. The Freeze House was restored and modernized in 1994 and 1995 by Patrick and Mary Ellen Montague, Patrick being the oldest son of the Freezes' daughter, Margaret. Michael Montague, the great-grandson of the Freezes, served as the principal builder and contractor.

Today, in this family tradition of hospitality, The Freeze House offers three spacious rooms with private baths, cable television, and air conditioning. Hardwood floors, a comfortable bed, and a cozy sitting area welcome you in each lodging accommodation. Two guest houses are also available as vacation rentals for longer stays.

After a full family-style breakfast with fresh coffee and savory entree, guests of the Freeze House will want to survey some of the attractions in the area. The Bed and Breakfast is five miles north of Western Carolina College University and one mile east of Dillsboro's shops and boutiques and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.

The Great Smokies National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway are both within a short drive, allowing for beautiful wildlife and landscape scenery. The many area activities include hiking, birding, rafting, canoeing, seasonal hunting and fishing, and even gem mining. The Cherokee Indian Reservation and Harrah's Casino are also within a short distance for trying your luck and perhaps bringing home more than just memories!

Visit The Freeze House during your next getaway and experience the many generations of hospitality that have gone into to this delightful bed and breakfast.