The Laurel Inn was built in 1917 in the Colonial Revival Style. The builder, John Murray Bissell, was a local lumber baron in what was at that time, the yellow pine lumber capital of the world. He handpicked all the lumber, all heart pine, for the construction of this house.
Local legend has it that the house contains only one knothole.
As you approach on the front walkway, the symmetry of design draws you into the front entrance . Into the lovely foyer, the graceful stairway beckons you to the guestroom hideaways. Tempting, yes, but first you must tour the rest of this treasure. Only then can you truly anticipate the delights of your visit. To your left from the foyer is the dining room where the professional window treatments, detailed woodwork, and wonderful built in china cabinet combine to create the perfect setting.