I really enjoyed my recent stay at Gable Haus in Helen's Haven cabin. Diane and Mike are wonderful…read morehosts! The cottage was rustic, comfy, and cozy with everything I could need. The kitchen is quaint, but well equipped if you like to do your own cooking. They thoughtfully provided coffee, tea, sweeteners, almond milk, yummy muffins, and chips to tide me over. The king bed is very comfortable, plenty of blankets and heaters to keep it warm. The bathroom has lots of towels and was well supplied too. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood. It was lovely to walk along the road to the nearby stream, enjoying the autumn foliage. There is a great country store just up the block with crafts, a bar, a cafe, and live music on the weekends- a fun, family friendly place to sit outside without having to drive! I also enjoyed visiting nearby Grandfather Mountain, the Linville Falls Winery, and Mountain Grounds Coffee shop. The Biltmore Estate (a two hour drive away) was also a worthwhile day trip.

Norma and Eric are better hosts than you could ever ask for! The hospitality and genuine kindness…read moreof them both is what will bring us back for sure. Breakfast every morning was delicious and fresh. We stayed in the Cherokee Rose room, which is in the main house. It was impeccably decorated and comfortable. There were drinks and snacks provided in the room. The only downfall is that we both like to sleep in and it's right outside the communal breakfast spot. Although, thanks to that we woke up every morning on time to eat the yummy food and get our day started. Also, due to the age of the place the water was brown in the tub, so we were unable to use it. Regardless of these few things, we'll be back and it's definitely worth 5 stars!

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

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.

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!

Huskin's offers no-frills lodging at a fraction of what you'd pay elsewhere. Last year I stayed in…read moreone of their tiny rooms for $41/night. Our room was small, the bathroom was tiny - but the price couldn't be beat! This year 2 couples and 4 kids spent the night in the biggest cottage for $75/night (37.50 per couple). The cottage has 2 bedrooms, a big kitchen and a big living room with sofa sleeper. The rooms were clean, the kitchen had a full-size frig, stove, microwave, toaster, toaster oven and coffee maker, plus all the pots, utensils and dishes to easily make meals.

This is an amazing place to stay. The owners are the people you deal with and are delightful!…read more Clean, simple rooms, cottages also available. Located in a beautiful part of the mountains....just a couple of miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Grandfather Mountain. You can't go wrong staying here. The owners will give you great advice for local must-see spots.

Blast from the past. Analog keys. Tube TVs & Phones as big as cash registers…read more Our room had a killer 50's pink bathroom and earthen 70s wallpaper & wood paneling. Very clean. Don't change a thing and run by the sweetest lady who was going out of her way to find a biker a room nearby when they were full.

#HurricaneHelene. God Bless Pops and the Pixie Inn! We had been on the road 8hrs trying to find a…read moreway home to Charlotte after evacuating Asheville. No room left at the Inn and no power, but pops was so kind to let us use the facilities and share pillows and blankets and feel safe sleeping in the truck in the parking lot overnight. Just the respite we needed to make it home the following day. We will be back! Love to all those who showed kindness in the face of this catastrophe!