I had a nice stay here for a mini-getaway in April. The owners of the house are nice and made us…read morefeel very welcomed. We stayed in the carriage house in the Apple view room. It was nice to have the extra privacy but the room itself was dated. The property next door is was doing construction so we could hear it from the carriage house. If I stayed here again I would stay in the main house. Breakfasts were really delicious and the owners made different things each day. I really liked the homemade biscuits and German apple pancake the best. We also had yummy cookies and cake available when we wanted a snack. I liked the location on the river but for some people it maybe remote. Bonus I saw deer wandering the property.

Gracious hosts, beautiful home and accommodations, peaceful and gorgeous setting on the river. We…read morewere in heaven during our two night stay. Breakfasts were delicious.

From my first encounter calling for our reservation - Jacks was so hospitable and accommodating…read moreanswering all of my questions. On arrival 11/8 Hope and Sophie greeted us with an engaging tour of Lovill House Inn and it's history. My husband and I rented the on-site cabin with my sister and her spouse for 4 nights. The cabin was spacious and refreshingly clean and well appointed, including glass water bottles in bedrooms replenished as needed. We enjoyed the cabin's fireplace each evening. The breakfast offerings each morning were generous and delicious, presented beautifully. And that's an understatement. Shirred eggs, the best eggs I've ever eaten (recipes available). Any dietary requests were met quickly. The grounds are beautiful, with the newly renovated barn available for special occasions. A path to a nearby waterfall is on the grounds. The sustainable commitments made at he Lovill House Inn are impressive. This includes the solar panel installations with Tesla battery support; the no-plastics policy; commitment to healthful food options, with some flavourful ingredients grown on site. The staff managed so well by Allison (also and on-site chef) were thoughtful and knowledgeable providing a truly special experience for guests. I recommend Lovill House Inn as the finest in the area.

My husband and I enjoyed a quick trip to Boone and stayed the night at the Inn. It was wonderful…read moreand the hosts were so sweet and accommodating. We will definitely be back

We had a lovely, 2-night stay at the lodge. Let me tell you... there's nothing quite like sleeping…read moreupstairs from a brewery when you're a beer fan. The family that runs the lodge are some of the nicest we've ever met. We so appreciated the above and beyond hospitality like keeping the kitchen open late for us as we rushed back from an App State game that went into triple over time, cooked to order breakfast each morning and beer flowing long after closing time! We were big fans of Blind Squirrel Brewing before and now we're happy to call ourselves fans of the lodge and restaurant. One note... We stayed in the River Room and while it was comfortable, clean and welcoming, it's on the side of the building, so the street light shines right into the windows. I had a little trouble sleeping because the room was so illuminated. My boyfriend, however, slept like a log. So, it may not bother everyone. ;)

We just spent a weekend with the Young family. It was our 10th visit. The B&B is simple but clean…read moreand comfortable. Food is great! The Blind Squirrel Brewery is very good. Really like their IPA. Will's breakfast was incredible! French Toast from freshly baked bread, a Greek omelet and fresh fruit. Day two included grits with potatoes - an amazing combination. If you want to relax and be treated like family, this is the place! We'll be back in the spring. !

My husband and I recently got married at Sugar Hollow Retreat, and we have very mixed feelings…read moreabout our experience. First, the positives. The property is absolutely beautiful. The scenery is stunning, the ceremony locations are gorgeous, the lodging was excellent, and the food was fantastic. Those aspects truly deserve praise. Unfortunately, the organization and communication leading up to our wedding were extremely disappointing, especially considering the cost. Our contract, payment schedule, and amounts due were inconsistent throughout the planning process. Different staff members gave us different information. When I reached out for clarification, I was told their contracts and payment plans were generated using AI and had mistakes. I was promised a corrected contract, but after multiple calls, voicemails, texts, and follow-ups over three weeks, I never received an updated contract or even a reply from Kaleigh. About two months before our wedding--after we had booked the venue over a year earlier and paid all deposits--Sugar Hollow advertised our wedding dates on social media as still available and even offered a discount. I had to contact them to let them know they were advertising our already-booked weekend. Our biggest concern before booking was whether the reception hall would stay cool during our late-June wedding. We asked multiple times and were repeatedly assured the air conditioning would not be an issue. Instead, during dinner the AC shut off and had to be reset, leaving the hall over 80°F with almost no airflow. Several guests had to leave, and some became sick from the heat. The venue had no fans available, and another vendor thankfully brought fans out to help. This was especially frustrating because summer heat is completely predictable for outdoor Tennessee weddings. We also discovered our catering contact no longer worked there only because my emails started bouncing back. No one notified us of the staffing change or set up an automatic response. Another disappointment was accessibility. We booked in part because golf carts were available for our amputee family member and elderly guests, signed liability waivers for them, and then were told just one month before the wedding they no longer offered them. I also strongly recommend hiring an independent day-of coordinator instead of relying on the venue's coordinator. We hired Nicole because she knew the venue, but many décor and setup details we had planned and discussed were missed or incorrect. Throughout the day I had to send bridesmaids and family members to remind her about tasks that had already been planned. A coordinator should be executing the plan--not needing reminders from the bride. Sugar Hollow has incredible potential because the property itself is beautiful. However, the organization, communication, and attention to detail simply did not match the price we paid. Future couples should keep meticulous records, double-check everything, and have an outside coordinator advocating for them. With stronger management, this venue could easily be a 10/10. Based on our experience, I would rate it a 4/10.

I had an amazing experience during a corporate retreat at Sugar Hollow. Our team stayed in the…read morelodge and the accommodations were clean, quaint, and comfortable. The staff was welcoming and made sure we were happy with our stay. The location is breathtakingly beautiful and from the lookout deck you can catch the most amazing sunrises. There are plenty of places to relax, drink a glass of wine, read a book and take in nature!

Older furnishings and over priced. It was a last minute booking and nothing else was available.read more

Unfortunately, I'm one of those people that usually only writes poor reviews, because something…read moreisn't up to the standards expected, but this place makes me excited to travel and a good review was a must. On a recent trip to North Carolina, I stayed here and wasn't sure what to expect because it was small and new. Many times, new businesses aren't up to the standards of well-established places, but not true with Banner Haven. It was 5-star service with beautiful grounds and a spectacular property. I had everything I needed and the innkeepers were very helpful with questions about the area. I highly recommend Banner Haven Bed and Breakfast, if you're in the Banner Elk area.

Had a traditional Thanksgiving lunch. Everything was very good and the ambiance is nice. Would love…read moreto visit the lounge there.

Checked in on Friday evening, November 8. Upon entering, greeted by the stench of a moldy wet…read morebasement. Room (#238) smells the same and is rundown. Mattresses (flat) and bedding (soiled) were uncomfortable and appear to be originals from 1891. Shower head pipe was coming out of the wall. The "complimentary breakfast" on Saturday, November 9 was to start at 7 but didn't open until 9 am (some guests had been waiting since 7). No apology or explanation - just the sounds of the staff enjoying their own conversations in the kitchen. We gave up and checked out early. Listed in "Historic Hotels of the World" but is not worthy of inclusion.

Thin blankets, thin walls I woke up to voices that I thought…read morewere coming from inside my room. I soon realized it was in the room next to me. I could hear everything including them walking around in their room.

We arrived only to find the proprietor challenging the stay package we secured with the…read morereservation. The bed was so unsupported, I slept on the couch for our stay. The provided 'breakfast' was small boxed cereals and grocery store donuts and muffins. The whirlpool jets on the bathtub did not work and the proprietor did not seem to have an interest in troubleshooting or repair. Overall, a very disappointing stay for the cost. Not much for us to recommend.

Beautiful home, great location, friendly owners, fabulous breakfasts, comfy beds. Felt like home,…read moreonly better! Oh, and reasonably priced, too!