My husband surprised me by renting the Kirkner Lake Cabin for my birthday. It was in the middle of…read morenowhere. I thought we were in some backwoods scary movie. But once we got there, it was beautiful! The lake was stunning. We stayed 2 nights - Thurs/Fri. I wished we could have stayed longer but it was booked. We mostly went out on the canoe and fished. My husband was obsessed with the fire pit. There weren't any spiders in the house so I was grateful lol. We were 20 minutes from civilization. You can get groceries from either Food Lion or Walmart. There aren't a lot of restaurants unfortunately. The closest cafe only had breakfast on the weekends so we had to venture further. I'm a luxury kinda gale. I love staying in a nice hotel. I understand this kinda place isn't a hotel, but if they're claiming luxury, they need to step it up some. I was expecting a little more Pottery Barn and less grandma's house. The place would have been perfection except for a couple things - needed better shower heads, towels, bath mats, bathroom rugs. The chair cushions on the balcony were dirty and they need to move the sofa closer to the tv in the living room. However the rest of the house was downright cute and cozy. Overall, I had a wonderful time and I would highly recommend this place.

I stayed in Takoda and while booking they didn't mention in site that there was no internet in…read moreTakoda.once we reach there we understood that cabin doesn't have internet. And all mattress were having bugs . My kid got skin infection next day due to bugs .it was horrible . And bathroom tub also lot of bugs . I reported they did t respond . I am not recommending this cabin . Waste of money

I recently went on the Honolulu, Hawaii trip and it was amazing. Our tour director Phyllis did an…read moreincredible job - making sure that all 24 guest were well taken care of and if any accommodations needed to be made she was right on it. I love her dearly and feel like she is part of my family. We had the best group of people on this trip and everything was just a blast. It was a perfect balance between activity and free time. I really enjoyed the flying trip :) We got to see some of the most incredible places.

Could use some better AC CLEAN THE SEATS…read more Love it quite exquisite Beautiful Goated Wonderful

Our family rented the Varsity Park Field House for a celebration of life for a family member. The…read morefacility and the staff were amazing! The location is private and in a beautiful setting with plenty of parking and simple access. It is very comfortable and had all the amenities we wanted. It is beautifully thought out , very comfortable, and designed and equipped with everything from a wet bar area that worked great for serving to a full kitchen. The AV set up allowed us to play several videos on three giant TV screens and the overhead music system let us connect thru Bluetooth to play some selected music. The outside area included a patio with tables and chairs and a green space. Alexis was wonderful to work with and made sure we had everything we needed for a successful event.

Great facility for small events! I attended a private bourbon tasting and the Field House was…read moreperfect for it. John was a wonderful host and we had a blast.

Mountain Song Inn is a very beautiful and quaint inn. The owners Andy and Chris are very…read morehospitable. They make you feel welcomed from the first moment that you meet. The inn itself is in a location that speaks to nature. As with all of the businesses that I visited while in Floyd, friendly is the word of each day. Chris is an amazing cook. Each day she prepared a 5-star - 4 to 5 course breakfast that left us wanting for nothing. Each meal is prepared with loving care. Thank you Andy and Chris for making our stay such a pleasure. Inn Keeping is so natural to you. I can't wait to visit again! John and Alicia

Best breakfast we've ever had! My husband and I had a great stay. The views are amazing and it…read morefeels very remote. It comes up near Mt. Airy but it two hours away. Can't wait to go back!

We stayed at the Enchanted Cottage Friday 10/8/21 to Monday 10/11/21. The cottage itself has…read moretremendous charm. The decor is quite interesting, showing a lot of thought. I really enjoyed studying the paintings, hangings, and decor on higher areas. Horizontal surface area within reach was at a premium, as we had to move some of the decor to make room for our stuff: books, laptops, phones, etc. If you're visiting during colder months and love tending a real fire in the fireplace, be sure to contact the host ahead of time to ensure firewood, etc. is ready and waiting on arrival. The garden is beautiful and the couch on the porch is really comfy. I'd suggest bringing your own throw blankets if you like to curl up in front of the fireplace on the couch. The ones we brought were washable and soft, much more practical than the one decorating the couch. We like to know what we're wrapped in is freshly washed. There are no window coverings! The cottage is truly isolated and the only visitor we saw was a deer walking by the windows. I walked outside while my wife showered at night and found anyone can see in through the steamed up windows. But then again, you're surrounded by forest. The kitchen is small and cute. We brought stuff to warm up in the microwave so it was fine. The fridge was big enough to hold the food we brought for 3-4 days. Cooking a big meal would be a challenge. The WiFi is useless for anything but email. I measured the upload and download speeds by accessing a speed measuring website. The download speed was 200x slower and the upload speed was 800x slower than what I have at home. And I don't have the highest speed offered in my area at home. Dugspur is truly rural. You feel like you are deep in the heart of farms and ranches. In October it was very picturesque. On Sunday we went to IC DeHart Memorial Park to walk some of their trails. It was a 45 minute drive, but well worth it. It was the second week of October and most of the trail was covered with beautiful fall leaves. We took the yellow trail and walked the 3 miles in just under an hour. You want drive past the tennis courts to park by the picnic area, which has toilets with running water. They were out of toilet paper so come prepared. The trail meanders through beautiful woods, and ends back at the DeHart family graveyard. The tombstones tell their own history through several family generations. We talked to a local woman who takes her dog on walks there frequently. She said that the hot summer months are a completely different experience. In August her dog got stung by many hornets while walking the trails so her dog is no longer willing to walk those trails. Hiking in cool October was a great experience with no pests, so plan accordingly. On our way back we enjoyed some ice cream at the town of Floyd's general store. There was an outdoor concert of Latin music for anyone that wanted to sit and listen. It wasn't crowded and several families brought picnics. Instead of heading straight home to Northern VA on Monday, we made a slight detour to walk the High Bridge trail in Farmville, by the Appomattox River. There's a parking lot with restrooms one mile from the bridge. There's no need to go to the state park to park. If you don't want to walk, you can rent bikes in town. Lots of families were doing that. The historical markers explained the bridge's role at the end of the Civil War when Lee surrendered to Grant. The bridge is impressive. Looking down from the bridge was a bit unnerving for me as I don't enjoy heights. We walked the trail down to the river, under the bridge, and then back up the other side. It was a beautiful hike and seeing the old original bridge supports made me appreciate how much amazing engineering was done back in the 1800's. Because of the detour we took to Farmville, we were on back country roads all the way to Culpeper before we hit the divided highway there to take us the rest of the way back to NoVa. It was a beautiful drive on well-maintained two-lane roads and we made good time.

We had the pleasure of staying here for the Fourth of July weekend and attended the Floyd Fandango…read more(not to be confused with Floyd Fest) - a Music/Wine/Beer Festival. Patrick and Crystal were gracious hosts. We enjoyed our breakfasts and the fellowship. It's difficult to find a place to eat breakfast in rural areas and this better than satisfied this need! The only reason I didn't give this a five is, though I did find the sheets very nice, the bed was not very comfortable and the frame and mattresses squeaked all night long any time we moved so I didn't get a real good night's sleep. My friends' beds were fine, though. I love the location and the view. Don't trust your GPS or online map, though - not even Yelp. They have tried to get it changed but the internet is not very responsive. The location is off. Follow the directions on their website and you'll have no problem finding it.

Beautiful venue for an outdoor wedding or just any party. Rehearsal dinner was by the barn area,…read morewith a fire going in the outdoor pit. Wedding under the large tree and reception in the tent. Very convenient to get to, and again a great venue.

Used CoLab for a month when I needed to be in Roanoke. I typically work remotely. I found it to…read morebe welcoming and suited my needs. Talk to them about your timing and how you would need to use the space. I usually used an open space in the front and then reserved a huddle room when I wanted or needed more privacy. Huddle room and conference room hours are included in the membership. I will definitely come back when I want more community or need to be in the area.

This was the perfect space to host an early-December "done with chemo" celebration for friends and…read morefamily! Good price, flexible space, and prime location. I expect that the conference rooms would be solid options to host meetings, if you work remotely or simply want a change in venue from your office, but the main atrium/front room provides a welcoming environment for a mix-and-mingle cocktail reception. We were able to arrange some tables for food, a self-serve bar, photo "booth" area, and both low chairs and high top tables for a variety of ways to connect. The double front doors provided an easy entry, with plenty of natural light, and we appreciated the private kitchenette area and separate individual bathrooms. Plenty of working spaces in the back of the building and convenient to post-party drinks and dining options. It was nice having a gas station around the corner for extra ice and the co-op next door to get extra drinks. Brad was great with getting us set on our own with the space. I highly recommend considering the Roanoke CoLab for your next small event or also to use during the working hours.