The Bailey - Hot Springs, N.C.

09/21/2026

Bringing the dog to Hot Springs this fall? 🐾🍂
Dog-friendly availability for Oct. 2–4 is getting pretty thin — but The Bailey is still an opening.

Bring the dog. Skip the pet fee. Spend the weekend hiking, walking into town, and coming home to a quiet bungalow with covered porches and mountain views.

🐾 Dogs stay free
🥾 Appalachian Trail nearby
🍻 Walk to downtown Hot Springs
🔥 Cozy gas logs
🛏 Sleeps up to 4

Oct. 2–4 is available now.

Book direct: baileyhs.com

Wags welcome. Pet fees aren’t.

09/12/2026

The Bailey has only one weekend available in September 18-20. 🍂

Fall is arriving in Hot Springs. The mountains are starting to turn. Max Patch is 20 minutes away. The fire pit gets lit every evening.

This is the last September weekend available — and October is going fast too.

🐾 Dogs stay free — always. No pet fee ever.
🐾 Every stay helps shelter dogs find their forever homes.
Book direct at baileyhs.com and save 15% vs. VRBO.

First to reach out gets it. 🍂

09/11/2026

"🍂 The Bailey is available these peak color weekends:

📅 Sept 27-28 — fall arriving
📅 Oct 3-5 — color building
📅 Oct 17-19 — Max Patch peak (Oct 18-24 per this chart)
📅 Oct 24-26 — Marshall + surrounding peak
📅 Oct 30-31 — Halloween weekend in Hot Springs 🎃

If you haven't experienced Halloween in Hot Springs — it's something else entirely. Peak color + the wildest night of the year in a mountain town.

Dogs stay free. Every stay helps shelter dogs. Book direct at baileyhs.com and save 15% — or reply here. 828-539-1930 🍂🎃"

One question before you post — can you confirm the exact available dates? You've mentioned slightly different dates a few times today. Want to make sure what goes public is accurate:

Is it Sept 27-28 or Sept 18-20?
Oct 3-5 or Oct 2-4?
Oct 17-19 or Oct 16-18?

Confirm and I'll finalize the comment.

Plan your fall visit to Marshall, Hot Springs and Mars Hill! 🍂

Everyone loves to experience fall color in the Appalachian Mountains! According to explorefall.com, these are the estimated dates when you can expect peak autumn color around Madison County, North Carolina so plan accordingly! Now's the perfect time to book a vacation rental in the mountains and enjoy some small town charm. Located just north of Asheville, North Carolina, come relax in your own private cabin, hike a section of the famous Appalachian Trail, drink tasty local beer, listen to live bluegrass and unplug for a few days!

We hope to see you soon!

www.visitmadisoncounty.com

09/07/2026

This is Bailey. 🐾

In 2008, Theresa had been through two life-altering events in a short period of time. The kind that change everything — the kind you don't see coming.

It was at that exact moment that Bailey came into her life.

Found in a box outside a local store, too young to be away from her mom, small enough to fit in your hands. She needed Theresa. And Theresa needed her just as much.

By the time Clinton came along in 2011, Bailey had already claimed her place at the center of everything. Clinton became her daddy. Just like that, a family was complete.

For 14 years she hiked the trails in Hot Springs, knew every bend in Spring Creek, and showed up every single day exactly the way a great dog does.

When we bought this property, there was never a question what to call it.

The Bailey is her legacy — a place where no dog gets left behind, where every guest's dog is welcomed the way Bailey welcomed us.

Dogs stay free. Always. 🐾

Every stay supports Shelter Dog Transport Alliance. Bring a rescue or shelter dog and we donate an additional $25 to Madison County Animal Shelter.

09/05/2026

The third week of October is when it happens. 🍂

Peak Blue Ridge foliage. Max Patch at 4,629 feet with 360-degree color in every direction. The French Broad River valley turning gold. Hot Springs mineral baths in crisp fall air after a day on the trails.

October 17-19 at The Bailey.

This is the weekend people plan a year in advance — and the weekend people regret not booking when they wait too long.

Dogs stay free. Book direct at baileyhs.com and save 15% vs. VRBO.

Don't wait until it's gone. 🍂

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09/01/2026

Your dog’s mountain getaway starts here.

The Bailey is a cozy dog-first stay in Hot Springs, NC — walkable to town, the Appalachian Trail, the river, restaurants, and local adventure.

Dogs stay free — always.

Inside, we provide dog beds, couch covers, dog towels, washable textiles, and cozy spaces so your dog can settle in too.

Outside, there are covered porches, mountain air, town walks, and plenty of porch-nap energy.

And through The Bailey Shelter Dog Welcome, qualifying stays with shelter or rescue dogs help support rescue work through Bailey’s ongoing donations.

Book direct and mention Shelter Dog Welcome.

08/21/2026

A little love from a guest who just checked in today 💛

"We are here and settled in. We love your place! It is fantastic and thanks so much for all the goodies and special amenities — the place is absolutely beautiful!!"

This is exactly why we do the little things — the welcome basket, the fresh flowers, the goodies waiting when you walk in. Heartfelt hospitality, every single stay.

🐾 Dogs stay free — always
📍 195 N Serpentine Ave, Hot Springs, NC
Book direct at baileyhs.com and save 15% vs VRBO

08/11/2026

This is Nico at Big pillow Brewing in Hot Springs. 🐾

nine months ago she was waiting for a home. Today she's a Hot Springs local — Spring Creek swimmer, trail dog, porch enthusiast.

Nico was rescued not long ago. Clinton and Theresa brought her to The Bailey and she never looked back.

The Bailey was built because Clinton and Theresa kept falling in love with Hot Springs and kept having to leave their dogs behind. Nothing in town would have them. So they stopped searching and built the place they always wanted to find.

Named after Bailey — the best dog they ever had.

Every stay at The Bailey generates a donation to Shelter Dog Transport Alliance. Bring a rescue or shelter dog and we donate an additional $25 to Madison County Animal Shelter — keeping the love local.

Because no dog should be left behind. 🐾

Dogs stay free. Always.

baileyhs.com | Book Now

08/09/2026

People don't stumble across Hot Springs, NC by accident.

They find it because they're looking for something different. Something real. A mountain town that hasn't been turned into a tourist trap — where the Appalachian Trail runs through the center of town and the mineral springs have been drawing travelers for nearly 200 years.

Guests have found The Bailey from 9 states — from Charleston, SC to Minneapolis, MN. From Connecticut to Alabama. They make the drive because what's here can't be found closer to home.

And every single one of them has left a 5-star review.

If you've been thinking about Hot Springs, this is your sign. 🏔️

Dogs stay free. Book direct and save 15% vs. VRBO.

baileyhs.com | Book Now

08/07/2026

Summer in Hot Springs isn't just about the mountains. It's about the water. 🌊

The French Broad River runs right through town — one of the oldest rivers in the world and one of the best for a lazy float, a guided raft trip, or a fly fishing expedition with someone who knows every hole.

Here's what a perfect summer day looks like from The Bailey:

🛶 Morning float or whitewater run on the French Broad — Hot Springs Rafting Company is a short walk from your front door
🎣 Fly fish Spring Creek with Hot Springs Fly Fishing Company or Bugs and Brews — pristine mountain water, wild trout, guides who grew up on this river
🐾 Afternoon at Rock Bluff in Spring Gulch — a local swimming hole where the water is cold, clear, and perfect for dogs and kids

Come home to a covered porch, a cold drink, and a mountain view that makes you forget what day it is.

Dogs stay free at The Bailey. Book direct at baileyhs.com and save 15% vs. VRBO.

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