A throw back in time with just enough conveniences for the present. Spent two nights in room with…read moreking bed. It was comfortable and convenient to lake lure and chimney rock. The historical aspect of this hotel is amazing and it's decorations are part of the charm. We had hot weather and the air conditioning cooled the room adequately. The dampness however didn't go away. Everything felt damp and nothing dried when hung up. The staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. Since we were relatively local we always had something to gab about. It's so nice to see this area recovering. I think it will be a while for business to pick back up and they may need to do some creative marketing to reignite the spark. If you stay here ask for the discount that gets applied to the boat tour.

Beautiful old hotel with all the charm. Pool is nicely landscaped and the common areas are well…read moredecorated. Lots of areas to sit and read a book. The rooms are small and the bathrooms are tiny but everything was clean and the mattress was nice. Loved that we could open the window and sleep with a mountain breeze cooling the room.

my heart is breaking over this tragedy. please know you are in my prayers during this trying time…read more I have such wonderful memories of my times at your beautiful lodge‍

Awesome food, drinks, views and service. Upscale atmosphere…read morewith reasonable prices. Our party of 3 ordered 3 different entrees all exceeded our expectations. Smoked old fashioned was oerfect.

Normally I take a lot of pictures when I do a Yelp review. Unfortunately, this time, I did not. It…read moreis a good reason as well. I was too relaxed and focused on having a good time that the pictures faded away. Great conversation and great company. The owners are spectacular people. They made booking and checking in really easy. The rooms have everything that you can possibly think of. The add-ons were great. We ordered a bottle of wine and a caprece platter. It was perfect for sitting by the fire pit and listening to music. Breakfast.... oh my...... the owner can cook! Don't skip this perk if you can. The kitchen has coffee, tea, fresh baked cookies, popcorn, etc. that is accessible at all hours. Perfectly located between fine dining and outdoor activities. The beach is walkable in about 7-10 minutes. Walking back on a hot-humid day, uphill, you are going to sweat. Things that I would like to see in the future: - covers for patio furniture to keep it dry. All the cushions were wet when we went to sit by the fireplace. We made it work though. - room 2 - a better shower head to allow greater water flow. Water pressure is super-strong until you lift the switch to shift it to the shower head. Currently, it is okay and does the job. Would we stay here again? ABSOLUTELY Would we recommend to others? ABSOLUTELY

I honestly cannot say enough good things about the Grafton Lodge. Everything was perfect from…read morestart to finish. Our room was spacious, clean, quiet, and very comfortable. Breakfasts cooked by Rich were amazing. Our morning chats with Kim and Rich were very nice and we appreciated their tips on local attractions. Check in was simple and easy and Kim was very thorough, even asking if we had any preferences for breakfast. Kim and Rich, your hospitality is impeccable. We can't wait to come back for another relaxing stay. Brad and Renae

Loved this beautiful home for rent on the river! Amazing views from every window of the mountains,…read moreriver, trees, and of course chimney rock! I could actually see the flag flying when the sun was shining through. Downtown chimney rock is walking distance and a cute town. Lots to do: shopping, eating, mini golf, a brewery and winery! The house itself has so much character and was very clean. Huge house with at least 6 bedrooms. The rooms are decorated amazing, lots of vintage furniture and art. It feels so homey and comfortable. There's a gas fireplace and a big patio to watch the river and enjoy meals.

There is a warm and inviting atmosphere when you first walk in the door as well as a spacious…read morelayout which holds plenty of the mountain air to breathe in. When staying up in the mountains you want to have a good look at the nature around you. Every room of this place has some view or access to the scenery outside, especially rooms like The Treetop Suite, The Dirty Dancing Room, and The River Runs Through It room which all have adjacent decks to view the river behind it. This is a great getaway for those who want to enjoy some peace and quiet. Its just a short drive to Asheville too.

We had a had the Holly cottage for the weekend. Prices are high but it's peak season for fall and…read morethat's to be expected. Don't come with any large cars or trucks because parking is tight. The rooms are small but cozy. Almost every thing you need except a hair dryer. We needed the heat for the morning but it's not evenly distributed thru the house. Front room stayed cool while the bedrooms were stifling. Hard to find some light switches since they don't all work and some are behind the doors. Overall I'm thrilled the town is trying to get back on its feet and I'm happy to support all the businesses.

We had a cozy cottege with a view of Chimney Rock.. Entrance to the park 1/4 mile away. Hosts were…read morevery helpful with local information. Even had a large black bear visit the property on the last night.

We enjoyed our visit to Lake Lore and this cute fabulous cabin on the river. The staff was…read moreextremely friendly, during COVID-19 they did take precautions and unfortunately did not have breakfast for you which is no problem because everything is within walking distance. We stayed in one of the cabins that overlooks the rapids, it was absolutely beautiful. The room that we stayed in had a completely remodeled bathroom which had a beautiful shower with river stones as the base for the shower. Everything was conveniently located to shopping restaurants and Chimney Rock State Park. We definitely will be back, the only thing that we did not like was the fact that it was extremely noisy having the parking lot directly in front of your room and a main road less than 30 feet away from your cabin. We took advantage of a boat tour on Lake lure, we had hoped to rent a boat on our own but please understand that you will need to book these boats two weeks in advance. However, there are so many wonderful things to see, unfortunately we did have some rain but that was OK. Again our stay was pleasant, we did not give five stars only because of the noise that we had from being so close to the road and the cabin facing the parking area for customers. We did have fresh coffee every morning which was really nice for coffee drinkers! Thank you so much for the hospitality and we hope to see you soon. The only thing that we wish was that it was "dog friendly"!! Highly recommended.

We stayed one night in a 2 bedroom room. Our room had a room with a queen bed and another room with…read more2 queen beds. One room had a balcony off of the room which was super nice. It was pretty awesome that we could hear the river running all night. The kids got some good pictures in the morning. The room was semi updated but we had everything that we needed. The rooms are on the small side but it's a trade off the the view. Cable TV in both rooms. Mini fridge and sink. Microwave. Breakfast was simple but ample. Waffle maker, oatmeal, danishes, cereal. They had coffee so I was good. All of my kids found something to eat. The only reason I am not rating 5 stars is because the bathtub did not drain well so we took showers standing in a pool of water and when we first checked in there was a big ole house roach in the bed. I'm not talking about the big black cockroaches that you might expect near the woods, I mean a house roach that rolls with 1000 other roaches. Definitely a turn off.

We have stayed overnight once in the past, it was very mediocre, not very modern, there was only…read moretwo windows in the room, one big one facing the sidewalk/parking lot and one in the bathroom facing the back. Not too many amenities, no complimentary breakfast, I'm not sure if they have room service or housekeeping. I have been to the restaurant behind the motel, because they have the best, by far, chicken wings I have ever had! They are cooked perfectly and have the perfect sauce recipe! Though, I haven't been here in about a year, I'll have to come back and see if they changed anything. The last time I was here, we ate at the covered outside area of the restaurant beside the pool. The music they were playing was so loud! I could barely even hear myself when I talked! This is probably the least expensive motel/hotel/resort in the area. It is the spot for all the bikers so keep that in mind. The pool was alright, but I would rather sit on the picnic tables near the river! It's a great view! Food 5/5, Service 4/5, Atmosphere 3/5, Amenities 2/5, Location 4/5

Fun place if you don't require fancy. Tiki Bar has good food, great drinks and a fun atmosphere…read more Very welcoming to bikers. Clean, comfortable and quiet once the bar closes.

There are not many fine dining options in these parts. This…read moreis really the only one. I played golf at Apple Valley resort last year with a couple of guys who talked on and on about this place. I couldn't get a reservation last year, but this year I did. Their menu is not amazing but it's adequate and their are some options that seemed appealing. I went with the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and the grilled salmon as my main course. The tomatoes had an interesting sweet glaze the covered the grilled pork bites. The salmon was a very large portion and came on a bed of rice with grilled squash and asparagus. It was better than I expected. I was somewhat disappointed the only fresh fish option was pan seared trout. I really like trout but typically the pan seared is undercooked. They also had a Mahi special but it was pan seared. Over all an really good experience and I would recommend it but do strongly suggest a reservation. There are many outside tables for patio dining as well. There is plenty of free parking on a large surface lot.

This is a restaurant in an old hotel. The original hotel…read moreburnt down, then it was rebuilt, then burnt down again. All within 100+ years though. The wood in the lobby is the original floor from the movie Dirty Dancing...pretty cool Food was "good" for the chimney rock area. Chicken special not very good, but short rib was good. Very nice interior, staff in restaurant very quiet and not engaged. Basement has a speakeasy bar/lounge that you must visit. I believe the filet is what to order here, I saw a lot of filet being served and it looked much better.

Updating as we had another great rental experience with Four Seasons. Amy was a fantastic host -…read morestayed in a different cabin and it was perfect. Clean, comfortable, and very accommodating with a late check-out request. We will definitely make this a regular place to visit for a quick weekend getaway. This was a great last minute find for a quick trip to the area. Amy was fantastic to work with and communicated with me upon arrival and check-in. Check in was a breeze and the cabin was perfect. Very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The screened-in porch was well kept and furnished enough for us to eat meals outside. Convenient to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Again - very clean, well kept and a perfect spot. We will definitely rent again.

I wish I could give zero stars!…read more The homeowner charged my credit card $250 claiming that I smoked in the cottage. This was completely false. When I tried to reason with her she said that I already signed the paperwork and I would have to take her to court. I will never stay here again which is a shame because I did enjoy my stay at the time. Don't get ripped off!