My first time staying at a bed and breakfast and won't be my last. Staying at the Blue Ridge Inn…read moreBed and Breakfast was just a dream! We only stayed here for one night but it was every thing we had hoped for. Checking in was easy, though there are limited parking spots behind the inn. Our room was plenty spacious and super clean. The beds were pretty comfortable as well. The house and decorations were just charming all around. Breakfast served was delicious. I can't wait to stay here again when we're back in Blue Ridge!

Simply delightful! We've been to blue ridge several times and wish we had found this place sooner!…read moreThe staff is so welcoming and accommodating, the Inn is full of charm, and the location is perfect to catch the train or walk to shops and restaurants. Breakfast was delicious and my allergy was handled with no issue. This is the place you want to stay! We will be back very soon!

First the deets: you reserve and pay and then there's radio silence...until a couple days before…read moreyour date. At that time you'll receive a reminder that your trip is coming up and you're emailed a map of the cabin grounds. You'll need it. Print it. On the day off (I may have gotten it the night before but checkin wasn't until 3pm anyway), I received another email and text with the actual address, my cabin name and the pin code to get inside. I actually like this. It's a safety measure. So onto the review.... What can I say? I love this place and it's likely going to be my little secret (amongst my friends anyway ) for as long as I can keep it a secret. These Getaway Cabins are popping up across the country. I had no clue until a night was gifted to me that they existed. After checking out their Instagram and seeing all the rave reviews I decided to book my visit in February. New car. Road tested. Let's go! Did I mention I'm a little afraid of death drops off the side of mountainous roads? Yeah, there's that but I survived going up and coming down those sharp twisty turny roads without looking at those drops. About halfway up I pulled over to take a pic of a mini waterfall and graffiti art on the mountain wall. My picture probably doesn't do it justice but it was dope. Moving along through confederate country. Finding the cabins from the road wasn't hard. Finding my cabin was a little tricky for me for some reason. I think it was because I printed the map without enlarging it and my eyes aren't as young as they used to be. But when I did I was so pleased. All the cabins have people names and I stayed in Doreen. This was a middle of the week visit so it was actually quiet but fairly partially inhabited. There are trails to walk (it rained while I was there so I skipped it). All the things you might need (some for an extra but small fee) are available to you including prepackaged food. The bed was super comfy and the cabin cozy. If you have a pet, they have a food bowl under the sink. They provide cookware and utensils. There's a mini fridge and a 2 eye range. The views are picturesque. Simply beautiful and tranquil. I plan to stay at least 3 days next time. I didn't partake in any of the outside options (fire pit, trails) because of the rain but next time I hope to be able to fire up the pit. I've mentioned the rain a couple times but it was indeed a gift. If you've ever experienced the sound of rain hitting a tin roof, then you know based on my very short stay, I literally drove 4 hours from home to get the best sleep of my adult life. The only complaint I had, was I lost hot water midway of my shower. Not cool for a girl living with anemia but I survived. It's taken me a minute to review because I posted the pics and I simply forgot. What I will do next time for my more extended stay: buy food to cook. I didn't use any of the food they supply (for a fee) but I would have had I not had some keto food with me. Which leads to my next thought, not off carbs next time. I passed some places I'd like to dine at and there's no point skipping carbs . I'll also be sure to walk the trail. I'd also bring a cooler with drinks so they're cold until the fridge is turned on and cold. The fridge is turned off upon arrival and it took forever to get my drinks cold. Last, I'll bring someone I really like. Final word, I love this little getaway and it's perfect for anyone who wants to disconnect (there's no Media access of any kind and cell service is patchy). I slept. I read. I reflected. Then I slept some more. It was awesome. Oh yeah, I agree with the first reviewer about what to bring. While mosquitos weren't my issue (it was February), there were lady bugs EVERYWHERE. But I couldn't kill them. I just couldn't. They mostly kept to the walls.

Those who know me well often laugh about my tumultuous, even Lifetime movie-esque, "romantic" life…read more Reflecting on it, I even told my therapist once, "Why watch 'The Bachelor' for entertainment when someone could just ask about my love life." Yeah, I see a therapist. lol. In order to turn things around, while scrolling on the 'gram, I saw Getaway. (Damn you, targeted ads. How did you know I love the outdoors and can't resist certain millennial-influenced excursions?) I told shawty, and we booked night. Simply go on their website, choose the date(s), enter how many adults (and if you're bringing your pup), and start planning. Things we brought that you should bring: - Food: they have cans and some instant stuff, but I wouldn't call anything substantial (or particularly healthy). - Bug spray: The mosquitos didn't come out in full force, but no one wants to be eaten alive. - Metal tongs with rubber grip: I used the wooden ones from the kitchen - I hope they don't charge me - and got by. - Clothes: For obvious reasons. Don't forget sandals and windbreaker in case it rains. - Toiletries: Toothpaste, toothbrush, etc... - Dish soap: They provided hand soap, but no dish soap to wash plates, bowls, silverware, etc. What they provided: - Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap - A comfy bed (which could use a heavier comforter/ blanket) w/ four pillows - Running water - Full-functioning toilet - Electricity - An easy-to-use campfire with a fire starter kit and logs - Complimentary s'more kit - Cellphone lockbox, things to do during your getaway, and more The morning of the Getaway, they emailed and texted the address of the location. (An entire area exists in the Blue Ridge Mountains.) Since the location resides in the boonies, I suggest downloading an offline map in order to help you navigate there. GuruMaps or even utilize Google Maps' offline feature. If you don't, you're sort of screwed trying to find it. Regarding prices, they vary. Sometimes you can find a deal if you book late. We paid around $140, but saw nights (last minute) for $90. Overall: If you're looking to for a unique way to spice things up, or in my case figure out my crazy love life, Getaway might be a good option for ya.

This is a beautiful place to stay. So peaceful with great views but close enough to town to ride…read morethe scenic train. Has all you need to relax or entertain the kids ( or big kids!!) we recommend and will return!!

From the owner: "Elements at River Bend" is a beautifully decorated cabin vacation rental located just a short…read moredrive from downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia and perched off scenic Aska Road with gorgeous views of the Toccoa River & the mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest! The cabin is conveniently a brief walk from public river access, and a short drive from gem mining, Serenity Spa, Blue Ridge Lake and the Aska Adventure Area and less than an hour from Vogel State Park, Brasstown Bald Mountain, the Copper Basin of Tennessee, Ocoee Scenic Byway, the Cohutta Winderness, Springer Mountain, Amiccaloa Falls and the Head of the Appalachian Trail! Guests find that while "Elements" is conveniently located to so much, less than 100 miles from Atlanta, Chattanooga and many other drive-able locations it remains “a million miles from it all”!

Had a reservation during the Coronavirus this spring and cancelled (obviously). They kept a $200…read moredeposit even though we could not possibly go there. Will never attempt use their service again! After submitting a review to the BBB, the company refunded me. I found out via email with no info attached, just a receipt saying money refunded.

The pictures online were totally different from when we got there. Everything needed to be updated…read more The mattresses on the beds had been previously soiled somehow. The stains were still there once we pulled the sheets off. The roof was leaking water in the middle of the living room. The house was halfway cleaned. We found an oxtail bone on the floor in the game room when we arrived. All of the bed pillows were flat. The pool table was busted all up, so we couldn't play that. The internet Wi-Fi wasn't getting good reception. The living room tv remote only worked half the time. Glad we only signed up for 2 nights. I will never return to that cabin rental location EVER AGAIN.

I found pubic hairs and all kinds of hair in my bathtub and in my bedroom so me and my husband…read moredecided to go on home, I went to the front desk to ask for my money back and the Indian man, was so rude and hateful to me and did not care at all! I showed him pictur of the hair and he just told me i could go. He started yelling and cussing at me! Don't stay here this is the nastiest place I have ever stayed at and with the meanest employee!

I loved the rustic look of this place. I read that it had been recently bought out and redone. It…read morestill needs a few minor details touched up, but it was OK. My only complaint was with only four people staying in the motel. They grouped us altogether next to each other and we could hear too much noise. One guy even tried to get into our room by mistake. It is conveniently located in town near restaurants and grocery stores. Plenty of parking and seating outdoors if you want to hang out around the fire pit. Small breakfast choices of fruit and muffins in the lobby. But the coffee in the lobby and in the room were awful.

Let us start by saying the cabin itself (The Boondocks) was awesome!…read more The pros: Very spacious, modern-take on a rustic cabin Jacuzzi-style tub indoors Nice modern kicthen Beautiful view of the mountains from the top level The cons: Roads leading to the cabin were terrible No bug spray + ants = annoying Directions were not 100% accurate - if driving in you should pair the directions they provide with Google Maps. DO NOT use Apple maps, as you will end up 20 mins from the actual destination... Or so we heard lol

Rented a cabin from Mountain Laurel cabins in Blue ridge mountains and the cabin was PERFECT…read more. definitely exceeded our expectations. Can't wait to be back!

This place needs to be condemned. The paint is a violent yellow/green that's cracking, the shower…read morehas black mold and the smell of overwhelming cleaning supplies to cover up the mold is horrendous. We found cockroaches in the bathroom and the carpet was sticky. We are all for an old budget friendly hotel but this one is unsafe and a health concern. DO NOT believe the photos on their posting. Also the pool has been closed for years. I wouldn't spend $20 here let alone the $200 we got charged. The owner was rude and disrespectful when we kindly asked for a refund. It is most definitely an intentional scam. Save your money and sanity and go to the comfort inn or anywhere else.

I booked this motel (it is NOT IN ANY WAY an inn or suite, perhaps a traveling drug dealer's…read moreweekend stop with an 8x7 seating area. Walls are a shocking shade of green, bath is a shocking shade of yellow. A horrendous room deodorizer hangs in the air and does not dissipate ( you will see the black mold in the photo, I think the deodorizer was to cover the smell). Low ceilings. All employees hung out in the parking lot. ALL of them. You had to go find them for service. I was treated like an alien at the front desk. He wouldn't speak clearly, just kind of mumbled weird answers at me. No WiFi. Exterior is like a Stephen King motel. Creepy AF I explained to what I think was the manger that I was. Calling the health department on Monday to report the hotel as a health hazard. PS I would rate it a zero if I could

Never EVER book your vacation with this company! I tried to leave a review--THEY sent me after our…read morerecent stay at the Blacker House, Manistee, Michigan, but they deleted the entire thing! They only left my title and one star. This company is a total scam. They have photos of the property that only resemble the property itself. Let me explain that we had a family reunion in Manistee on the 4th of July, and had booked it we THOUGHT through VRBO, almost a year in advance 2025 for 8.5K however once I received the email, I merely followed the link. Also note, Manistee gets booked solid annually every year since the early 1930's so when we arrived and saw the condition of the place we had ZERO options to stay elsewhere. We had a family reunion. We had to try and make the best of it. On VERBO photos show VACASA as the managing partner with pristine manicured lawn and garden all around the property. They had a strict no smoking rule on the entire property as well as strict no partying rule. The photos showed staged beds-all with beautiful quilts and pillows. The large dining table with a lovely table cloth. When we arrived the lawn was ankle deep and the garden overgrown to the extent it looked like a haunted house. The garbage close to the entrance in multiple garbage pails were over flowing and flies were infesting and just everywhere as we walked up to the entry. We unlocked the door, there were two entry doors, one knob came off. The floor and stairs were filthy. There was actual dried poop in the only downstairs toilet with various implants stuck in it. The dining table was broken, no tablecloth. The bathrooms staged, not cleaned. When I picked up the silicone hair trap in one tub the sludgy hair mass that hung from it was gag producing. Two beds had nothing but sheets. Nothing else. Curtains were grimy, filthy and on bent temporary rods. When we attempted to call for help--good luck. You do not reach anyone local who owns the property or who cares for the property. You just reach their customer service that gives platitudes and do nothing. When I asked for only a partial refund they gave me --get this $250 cleaning fund back. YEAH THANKS! It was NEVER CLEANED, of course they had to give me my cleaning fund back! They flatly refused any other credit for compensation for FIXING THEIR TOILET FULL OF FECES OURSELVES! Or for CLEANING THE HOUSE OURSELVES! Or for not being able to use the yard to play all the games we brought because it was so overgrown! What we saw in the ad, what we paid for was NOTHING like what we got! BEWARE OF THESE SCAM ARTISTS!

Being woken up at 7:30 in the morning with Weedwhacker, lawnmowers and leaf blowers outside your…read morewindow while you're on vacation as absolutely unacceptable. Also, some of the worst pillows I've ever slept on in my entire life. I need to go to a chiropractor for being there two nights on one of their properties.. I don't care how much you think you're saving my sleep was interrupted many different ways. And I am not OK.

My colleagues and I stayed here during a challenging and bittersweet memorial service for a dear…read morecoworker. It was absolutely perfect for our needs, Everett and Lesa did amazing work making sure we felt comfortable. We found everything we needed and they were so kind. The cabins are charming - we stayed at Cabin #4. They made every effort to make sure it was a comfortable stay. Everything went so well, thanks to them for a delightful stay in difficult circumstances.

Ruined our trip! Cabin dirty. Garbage off porch. Boards everywhere which is why I got two flat…read moretires from nails. I had to get two plugs in two tires on two different days. I received a mean email about damage we didn't cause. Bedroom smelled. Dug through dust bunnies looking for smell. Never found it but I was charged $250 plus $100 cleaning fee for it! Holes in loft floor over bathroom. Could see straight in! Other guests in public areas were creepy! Nope! Keep scrolling!