Former White House Chefs home (Oceanicus Blue rm)

Room in Grover, North Carolina

  1. 1 king bed
  2. Dedicated bathroom
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.4 reviews
Stay with Martin
  1. 11 years hosting

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Mountain and garden views

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Room in a home

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
AAA RANKED DIAMOND HOME WITH A WHITE HOUSE CHEF, PRESIDENTIAL CULINARY MUSEUM®, VETERAN-OWNED, & WON #1 FOR HISTORY WORLDWIDE. TV series, Inside the Presidents' Cabinet, films here!!! Rated for the World Awards a 9.8 of 10. An "IMPOSSIBLE LIFE experience." Home theater (glass counter w/box candy, popcorn, incl.), King w/full private bath, library, & gym. A cooking class (at $99.00 extra per person) can be available subject to scheduling, which includes lunch; Continental breakfast included.

The space
The Inn of the Patriots hosts the U.S. Presidential Culinary Museum where you can Sleep, Tour, Dine at our local restaurant at a simple, relaxed, casual, and loving inn. Home of a former General Manager of the Camp David Resort, and former White House Chef, Marti Mongiello. We are ranked #1 for hospitality. Catch us in a new, four-part mini-series with CBS Television showcasing the Trump, museum, Clinton, and Lincoln episodes! We are listed with awards in the top 3% of hotels on earth. Try, in Uptown Shelby, our wine bar, bakery, olive oil store, Ni Fen Restaurant, winery, gelato bar, and local shops!

Guest access
Premium amenities are higher than staying at the Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, or Hilton which normally charge $400 to $700 per night. All private parking.

During your stay
We are here for you daily by text, in-person, or phone day and night to answer questions.

Other things to note
Meet and speak with Marti and Stormy, who have worked with six Presidents of H.W. Bush, Clinton, W. Bush, Obama, Trumps, and Bidens as well as many stars like Bernadette Peters, King Abdullah, Queen Rania, Prime Minister Hashimoto, Jon Bon Jovi, Nicholas Cage, Sophia Loren, and Sheryl Crow. Seen on CNN International, FOX, the TODAY show, five times as a prize on Wheel of Fortune, PBS, ABC, NBC, CBS television, FOOD Network TV Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and global TV.

Look for what locals call "the white house," located in the town named after the President of the United States - Grover, NC. Has a casual, family, fun-filled atmosphere; each room has a private bath, 980 Mbps internet with free Wi-Fi, 200+ channels, HD flatscreens in the room, designer extra amenities including shampoo-conditioner-mouthwash and two gourmet soaps with a vanity kit, sewing kit, makeup remover, comb, shower cap, complimentary parking, welcome snacks, fruit, MONSTER-SIZED fluffy towels, 600 count Egyptian soft baby cotton sheets, no corkage fees, complimentary business center with free color printing, and free bottled water upon arrival. Be sure to check us out with Ingles Markets cooking shows and Ingles Table, CNN, FOX, and PBS Television! Food and wine tours, cooking vacations, cooking classes, and culinary getaways.

President Jefferson, Hoover, and Roosevelt called it "The turn of the tide of success" and wrote about it as the turning point of the entire American Revolution. You'll be a stone's throw away from the famed battle of King's Mountain National Military Park and Cowpens here, featuring many nature trails, hiking, biking, horses, and walking parks. Enjoy daily shows and museums for an unforgettable experience! Learn about our town, named after Grover Cleveland, his 21-year-old bride, the only marriage by a President ever held in the White House, and enjoy seeing the guided tour of the US Presidential Culinary Museum during the daily, private tour. And enjoy our Food and Wine Tours, Cooking Vacations, Cooking Classes, and Culinary Getaways!

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Courtyard view
Garden view
Lake access
Kitchen

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Grover, North Carolina, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

We live on Gingerbread Row in our cute little town. We are just four miles from the National and two state parks.

Meet your host

Host
22 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: The Inn of the Patriots, Mongiello Holdings, LLC, Presidential Service Center
Favorite song in high school: Sailing by Christopher Cross.
For guests, I always: Provide a tour of the Museum onsite.
Pets: None.
Martin CJ Mongiello, former White House Chef and Manager of the Camp David Resort and Conference Center. Hotelier, attraction CEO and Marketing JEDI Knight.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

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