South Carolina has a long and fascinating railroad history, holding several records, even, including having the first railroad junction in the world, one of the first railroads in North America to be chartered and constructed, and providing the first steam-powered, scheduled passenger train service in the United States. From the small-town library housed in an old train depot building to the train museum in Winnsboro operated by volunteers, we are proud of this history and work hard to ensure it is well preserved. Now there’s even a caboose bed and breakfast room in South Carolina that you can stay in overnight!
The caboose bed and breakfast room is found at the Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens in the upstate South Carolina city of Spartanburg.
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens/Facebook
The owners of the Inn added the railcar to the property after a visit by the daughter of the former owners of the home, when she shared the touching story of her birth with them. On that night, a train broke down and her father walked to the train and invited the passengers to his home for tea.
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens
So this caboose, called The Mack Rail Car cabin, a vintage 1947 Southern Rail X654 Caboose, was transformed into a cozy space as a part of the Inn to honor its history.
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens
Spartanburg was nicknamed “Hub City,” because so many railroad lines met in the city that the landscape looked like it was decorated with wheel hubs.
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens/Facebook
The Mack Rail Car Cabin is situated on the tracks next to the beautiful English knot garden and courtyard at the Inn.
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens/Facebook
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens/Facebook
It has a comfortable queen-sized bed for a good night’s rest.
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens
The bunks area of the caboose – this was where the conductor and brakeman would stay. Many often added touches from home, including curtains and family photographs.
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens/Facebook There are two twin-sized beds in this space that are perfect for kids to sleep in.
A sitting area with swivel chairs if you’d like to read a book or watch a movie.
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens There’s also a bathroom in the suite.
And in the morning, you will enjoy a delicious Southern breakfast.
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens/Facebook
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens/Facebook
The Inn is often chosen as a venue for weddings and other types of events.
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens
It provides a stunning, magical setting, whatever the occasion!
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens/Facebook
Visit the Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens website or the Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens Facebook page for more information and to book your stay in this charming caboose bed and breakfast room.
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens/Facebook
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens
There are two twin-sized beds in this space that are perfect for kids to sleep in.
There’s also a bathroom in the suite.
What’s the most unique place in South Carolina you’ve ever stayed overnight? Please share about it with us in the comments section below!
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Address: Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens, 1050 Willis Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301, USA
