Built in 1924, this is one of three hotels remaining from the early-20th century resort boom at Red Boiling Springs.

In 1986, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places along with the Donoho Hotel and the Thomas House.

Although at its peak there were additional buildings to boost occupancy, the original structure has only 24 guest rooms.

[2] Early in this decade, New York businessman James F. O. Shaughnessy purchased the Red Boiling Springs tract and began development of the area as a resort.

Counts installed modern luxuries: plumbing, electricity, and ensuite bathrooms for each room.