I took my mom here for her 75th birthday in May of 2018 and had a delightful time. The location,…read morelooking south towards the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was peaceful, and even though it was a short downhill drive to Gatlinburg, it felt like it was miles away. We were greeted by one of the managers when we arrived who made us feel welcome. While there is not daily housekeeping, we had more than enough towels (and coffee pods!) for our three night stay. There was a fire through this area back in 2016. There is no sign of the fire in the remaining lodge building. Off to the side, up a hill, are the foundations of former their lodge buildings and restaurant. The view to the south includes some burned trees in the distance, but I found that it didn't take away from the ambiance. Due to the fire, the does lodge have a more remote feeling due to the lack of telephone, cable, or internet. We didn't miss any of these, and we had reasonable cell phone reception. I look forward to seeing the lodge thrive again and wish the owners the best in their continued renewal.

Me and my boyfriend stayed here for four days during the week after Christmas. Found this place…read morebecause I wanted a bed n breakfast & this was the closest I found. It's unfortunate what happened with the fires back in 2016 but the business keeps on pushing through. They still have a decent amount of amenities even without the other spaces they had offered before the fires. The rooms are a decent size, especially for two people. They offer a full sized kitchen which was nice so we didn't have to eat out every night. The balcony is cute & have great views of mt leconte. The bed was comfy & everything was clean. They had plush robes in the closet which were super comfy & great to put on after a hot bath in the spa tub in the bathroom. They also maintain hiking trails right by the lodge & they had a nice set up by the creek, there was a bathroom down there & a fire pit and lots of chairs set up. The lodge is only a mile up the road from downtown & the national park entrance so it's in close proximity to alot of great things. The only issue we ran into was not enough parking but we made it work. Overall had a great experience here & would definitely stay here again.

The Nantahala River Lodge is fantastic. This is the best place to stay in the area. The only reason…read moreI did not give it five stars is because there is no wifi in the lodge. I run a business, Wojdylo Social Media, and I need wifi even if it is not a strong signal. If I were getting away and taking clients to go fly fishing and golfing in the mountains it would be a challenge for me to run my business as I have email to check and social networks to update. I have AT&T which has absolutely zero service at the lodge. In fact, my service in the Nantahala River Gorge is very spotty. I will pick up service at NOC and as I get past Andrews but I will not have service anywhere in the Gorge. If internet and cell phone service do not matter to you this is definitely a five star location. The lodge is right along the Upper Nantahala River which is one of the best fly fishing rivers this side of the Mississippi. The river fishes much better in the fall and the spring compared to the summer. If you are going to take a trip to the Nantahala to go fly fishing I would strongly suggest going before June or after September 1st. This will give you optimal fly fishing conditions. Staying at the Nantahala River Lodge will allow you to fish, basically, from your back porch. It is also a great opportunity to bring a book and just get away. There are plenty of books and games in the house so even if you forget your entertainment you will still have something to read or play.

We just left this amazing vacation spot today. The lodge had everything that we needed and more. It…read moreis beautifully decorated and has a great fishing spot right in the back yard. We had 6 adults and 1 child and had plenty of space. The lodge is conveniently located close to the NOC and a lot of hiking trails, but you could stay at the lodge and have a great vacation. We can't wait to plan out next vacation.

Beautiful Historical Inn, the Host & Hostess were accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly. Great…read moreplace for a couple or a retreat for groups. Lots of activities for all age's. Beautiful lake with canoes, campfire pit and several walking trails.

We just spent four days at the Blue Boar Retreat over Thanksgiving. We didn't really know what to…read moreexpect based on the pictures seen on VRBO, other than there is a pond and an industrial kitchen, but we were pleasantly surprised by our stay. The Blue Boar Retreat has a large industrial kitchen (perfect for large-scale cooking that Thanksgiving requires, a large dining area, another large common space, and eight spacious individual rooms. Each individual room had its own bathroom and sitting area, and some rooms had 2 queen beds and others 1 king bed. Before we arrived, we thought there were separate mini-cabins on the property, but each of the eight rooms are connected by a long, wide hallway. Despite the proximity, we didn't hear any noise coming through the walls from the next room. There is also a huge patio area and fire pit for use out the back. There are other cottages nearby, but we never really crossed paths with anyone. Lake Santeetlah is a half-mile walk down Blue Boar Road and there are kayaks available for use. Dogs are allowed at the lodge, and they loved having the freedom to run around all over the property. Overall, a perfect place for family gathering. We had 18 of us (14 adults, 4 kids) and there was plenty of space for us. Blue Boar Retreat is on the top of our list for our next Thanksgiving gathering in 2021.

My family and I stayed here for a family reunion. We had several families staying at this hotel…read moreand everyone loved it. The rooms were all nice and clean and the staff were really nice. Everyone enjoyed hanging out in the seating area outside. I especially enjoyed looking into the little library with my 1 1/2 year old grandson.

We always stay at the Deerfield Inn because of the hospitality, cleanliness of the rooms, the…read morerelaxing environment and the view. The inn now has new owners and it is still a great place to stay, but I miss the personal hospitality. Everything now is done via phone or online. You text if you have needs and you have to have a code to access your room and the lobby. My three boys ages 9,9 and 13 were very upset that there was no longer complimentary homemade goodies (muffins, fruit, granola bars, bread) and I had to request the code to the lobby. Otherwise, the Deerfield Inn is still a great place to stay if you want to relax and enjoy the lake view.

Great location for Tail of the Dragon, and covered parking which is super important for car/ bike…read morefolks, nice place, clean, and pretty secluded.

Spent a week riding around the area on motorcycle and rented a treehouse cabin. (Poplar #3) We…read morereally enjoyed our stay in something out of the ordinary like a hotel room worrying about security or weather as parking is directly under the treehouse. The river is just a short walk down a well lit path at night deep enough to wade in with lots of chairs, fire pit and a horse shoe pit. We'll be returning when staying in that area again. Can't forget the staff who went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Thanks much Rivers Edge!!

We did not stay at the lodge--we only made dinner reservations (which have limited seating). We…read morearrived early to walk the grounds of the historic property, which are quite nice. Our party of four (two couples) showed up ahead of our reservation time, but they would not seat us early even though the dining room was mostly empty. There was one hostess at the desk and what appeared to be only a single server working the floor. They bring bread and water at the start of the meal. Be careful if you want to save your roll for later--they only allow one per person. The soup course that followed was the best part of the meal for me. After that, a couple of us ordered the mixed green salad (my wife said it was the highlight of her meal), while one of us had the Caesar salad with anchovies (which he removed). For the main courses, two of us ordered the grilled chicken, one had the steak, and I had the quail. The grilled chicken lacked flavor beyond the crust, the steak was overpowered by marinade so the meat itself was hard to taste, and the fried quail did not pair well with the grits for me. For dessert, two of us had the peach cobbler with ice cream, one ordered the key lime pie, and the other had the Almond Joy cheesecake. The peach cobbler was nothing like a good home-cooked version, the key lime pie was extremely tart, and the cheesecake was the only dessert that was actually good. Overall, the experience was not pleasant. There were very few people in the dining room the entire time--never more than three tables seated. It was uncomfortably quiet; you could clearly hear conversations from other tables. It felt like eating dinner in a musty library. We've eaten at a number of higher-end places across the South, but this is one I cannot recommend.

We had a magical evening dining at snowbird after our lake elopement. It was the perfect ending to…read morea perfect day and we were blown away by our dining experience. Right from the start we were greeted by Rosa who immediately made us feel right at home with her warmth and humor. Chef Andrew is an incredible talent. Everything was just extraordinarily delicious! We started with a very yummy chili with cornbread followed by the best pork belly we have had with a yummy almond butter sauce (lord!!) and then finished it off with perfectly cooked flatiron steaks with yummy cowboy butter! Oh and Chef even brought us some crispy cilantro rice that was also just a masterpiece of flavors. I don't know how many times I stopped during our meal to exclaim "this is SO GOOD" ....but it was many. That was the food- the people and service were as if not more impressive. Taz, the innkeeper who served us was incredibly kind and friendly and even brought us a complimentary champagne toast, which was so nice and appreciated! Again Rosa was hilarious and so sweet to us and then we met Shannon who brought us our desserts at the end of our meal and also made us feel like old friends. It was so over the top good that I feel we will be forever spoiled! We definitely will be coming back to stay. Many thanks again

Great service, maid service and laundry, ice machine. Enjoyed the stay and the comorodery amount…read morefello riders. Close to store, restaurants etc. I loved it. I. Will go back in April of 27.

This place is great. So clean and great staff. Will be back. Wish there were more places like this…read more So cool that they had a motorcycle garage. Everyone who was staying was also so nice. Loved this place!!

We tried this campground for 1st time this past weekend for sons birthday and enjoyed our Rv site…read moreand cabin. Very peaceful, relaxing and comfortable. Owner was very accommodating to our group. River was amazing. We will definitely be back soon. Bath house was new and nicer than many houses. Cabins were amazing and perfect size.

Love this place. Very peaceful and beautiful. The view and the sound of the water was breathtakingread more

Wonderful retreat center with cafeteria style dining and gift shop. The accommodations are perfect…read morefor a large group. We stayed in the Johnson Retreat house. The bedrooms are each equipped with their own bathrooms. The retreat houses are complete with large meeting area, eat in kitchen, and laundry area. I went to the Hinton Center for a Marriage Encounter retreat and was very impressed with the accommodations. I think the Hinton Center will be a perfect venue for a family reunion. The location is beautiful with long views of the mountains and lake. The rocking chair porches are restful and perfect for contemplation. It is conveniently located near town for those short trips to the grocery, shopping, or vacation exploring. We'll be back.

We stayed at the Hinton Center and had a fantastic time. This is a beautiful and peaceful retreat…read morenestled amongst Lake Chatuga and the beautiful and colorful NC/North GA Mountains. We stayed in the cottage house by the Lake and enjoyed the canoeing and swimming in the lake and just sitting rocking in the rocking chairs on the front porch. The dining area had delicious and healthy food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is a perfect place for couples, families, friends, or just going yourself retreat.

Loved the Lodge! Plenty of room for all of us. Beautiful woodwork and lovely decor- very homey!…read more The kitchen had everything we needed to make any meals that we did and we also utilized the grill. The Lodge has washer and dryer as well as a hot tub. We used them all with no issues. Do be aware that you don't go anywhere too quickly which is one of the reasons we liked it here. There are stores and such in town but you're not just run into town willy-nilly. We found the owners to be very welcoming and accommodating and will most likely be back again. Lots to do and see in the area!

From the owner: We offer very private log cabin vacation rentals in a remote, heavily forested mountain settingread more