The Reed Lake Cabins are so relaxing, charming and refreshing. Hosts are superb at taking care of…read moreevery detail. There are hiking trails and a stocked fishing pond we were welcome to fish -- all that along with peace and quiet - it was a slice of heaven. Located on top of Sand Mountain with abundant wildlife respected at every turn. The owners have gotten this property designated as a Certified Wildlife Habitat. They did indeed stress there were certain rules for guests due to that, but I thought it was great! A little patio out front was ideal to watch the ducks in the lake while we had our morning coffee. We look forward to going back.

I wanted to plan a fun getaway for my husbands birthday and a night in a refurbished train car…read moreseemed like a perfect fit. To be honest I was a little nervous about booking this because I didn't know how comfortable it would be. So here is how it went - I received text messages prior to my arrival asking if we needed the trundle bed made, I responded and even got a thank you response back. Upon arrival we were greeted by an energetic, friendly young lady with a huge smile. ANISLEY was a ray of sunshine and welcomed us so sincerely. She asked if we were celebrating anything special - told her it was my husbands birthday and she gave us all kinds of recommendations for places to eat , things to do and the icecream place that shouldn't be missed. Some of the recommendations even offered discounts when we showed our hotel card. We were very pleased with the size of our room - beautifully decorated, already cooled down for us and almost everything we could think of was available in the room. The bathroom was spacious and I have to say the shower water pressure was the strongest new have ever had in a hotel - what a shock. We had a great time walking around the area and had dinner and icecream within walking distance and finished the night playing cornrow and laying on a hammock stargazing. When we checked out ANISLEY asked how our stay was and remembered we were celebrating a birthday and asked how everything went. After leaving i realized I left my phone charger and called to see if they could find it. ANISLEY once again with her amazing customer service called me to let me know they had it for me at the front desk.... This young lady made our visit very memorable and we loved the train car experience- we highly recommend it! The only thing we could recommend is the use of a top sheet on the bed - seems like lots of hotels use just the comforter and it's too heavy for us. Also Ainsley needs to be recognized for her outstanding customer service

Stayed one night in a restored Pullman train car at The Hotel Chalet, part of the historic…read moreChattanooga Choo Choo, and the novelty was a blast. Two honest heads-ups: the train cars have no central AC and the steel exterior heats up in the sun, though the oscillating fan cools things down fine once the sun sets, and the bed was too soft for us, we sank right in. A fun one-night adventure if you go in knowing what to expect. Four stars, and a thank you to the staff.

This place is Awesome! If you are looking for a great…read morehome-like atmosphere then this is the place for you. My wife Sarah and I stayed at this B&B during our wedding on Signal Mt. The food that Susan & Earl fixed was done to perfection and the historic home was very well kept and orderly. These two are really make you feel like you are at home. We hope to go back and visit there soon.

Circle E is an equestrian and atv off-road park. Horses and ATVs never share the same trails nor do…read morethe mix events on the same weekends. Ray Evens is a super host/owner. They have multiple camp sites, horse stalls, a few cabins, office, event hall and amphitheater. The roads in and out of the area are very good and wide. Their web site is, www.circleeguestranch.com Being a professional musician and local to the area, I have played in the event hall and amphitheater, for several events. It's a very family friendly venue.

This place isn't too bad, mainly a place for hunters to keep their campers for camp. If you have…read moreyour own horses and/or ATV they do have trails for you to ride. They also host several events! The owner is very nice. Had some problems with our landing gear and he let us use his shop to make the repairs we needed. He often drives around checking the grounds. Price for a 30 Amp is $350 a month plus tax and 59 amp is $450 plus tax. A few sites have full hookups!

Huge shout out to the owner, Butch. He really helped out these weary travelers last night, allowing…read moreus to come in late to stay the night. So few people go the extra mile these days, and he 100% did. We were super thankful :-) Not to mention, the park is gorgeous and full of amenities! Highly recommend. Thanks again, Butch!

We spent two nights nestled up next to the most serene little creek with the back drop of the…read moremountains...to say this place is beautiful is an understatement! The folks running the place are very friendly and welcoming, the bathhouse was impeccable, and the location is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with all the parks that are so near. All in all we will definitely be staying here again in the future!

This was probably the dirtiest place I have ever stayed in my career of travel blogging. I only…read morepost this in an effort to save others from the horrible experience that I had endured. Dear Carolyn, if I have to have mice in my room, can you at least make them pay most of my room rate??? In my opinion this was the filthiest place with the rudest staff. In my opinion I would stay anywhere but here. In a word...YUCK!

If I had to use one word to describe this place it would be: utterly spectacular ( ok, that's two…read morewords but this requires an additional emphasis). When we arrived we were warmly greeted by Nancy, the innkeeper for the weekend and also by the amazing view through a wall of windows on the main floor. Nancy brought us to our room named "the view" , which was a cozy wood paneled space that, from our semi private deck, lived up to its name. After an amazing dinner at the Wildflower we retired to our room and comfortable bed for a great night sleep. In the morning we went up for a fantastic breakfast and some wonderful conversation with the others who are staying here. I'm really sad to leave but this has been a great, memorable way to spend my wife and my 10th wedding anniversary. BTW, the other folks who we had breakfast with are looking at property here in Mentone if that is any indication of the beauty of this place.

Recently traveled to Chattanooga for a multi day kayaking event. We came early to check out the…read morearea and after the event before we drove to the ATL airport. We were greeted by Will who was super friendly, helpful and informative. He gave us suggested hiking routes based on our parameters (scenic but not too hard since we had to kayak 30 miles the next day.) The facility is clean, I saw no evidence of spiderwebs or other bugs. I selected one of the bunks. I chose a lower bunk. The bunk has privacy curtains, a pillow, bed linen a light blanket and a towel. There is a shelf and two hooks plus a light and a fan. Two outlets are free for use for your electronic devices. The under bed storage is extensive. I was able to get a carryon roller bag, a 95 liter Osprey bag and a Tom Bihn backpack bag in the under the bed storage unit. They provide the lock and key. The under-bed storage is impressive. I fit a carry-on roller bag, a 95-liter Osprey pack, and a Tom Bihn backpack easily. They provide a lock and key for the storage unit. The kitchen is well-equipped, though not all guests follow the posted rules about cleanliness. The fridge had a bit of an odor and some old, leftover food from previous guests. The lobby is small but clean. There's no TV, but you can hang out outside, play cornhole, or relax by the fire pit. Parking is tight in the area, but The Crash Pad provides a pass for their small lot, which was a huge help. The Crash Pad is conviently located near many great resteraunts and bars. Our favorites were Blue Orleans and Ernest Chinese. I appreciated their sustainable choice to not to use paper towels or hand dryers. They use cloth hand towels in the restroom and kitchen which reduces waste and paper use. My only complaint was the hot water situation. After a long day outdoors, you just want a hot shower. There's a sign advising guests to wait or run other faucets to encourage the hot water flow, but when you're tired and smelly, you're not excited about leaving the shower stall to try to make it work. At the end of our trip, we ended up showering at the event's rented shower trailer at Camp Jordan after kayaking. Insider tips: Bring noise cancelling headphones (people snore and make other noises). Bring a short cast to hold your clothes and toiletries. The doors are locked 24/7. People will ask you to open the door for them (when they do not have a key) opening the door is your call. I didn't feel comfortable doing so after the staff left at 9 pm, they have a washer and dryer for a fee, and you can get extra towels and blankets if you need them. I really enjoyed my time in Chattanooga and at The Crash Pad. If you are from out of town and are adventuring in the area The CrashPad is an awesome, convenient an economical choice! .

This place has very misleading policies. I was asked not to come back because I'm a Chattanooga…read morelocal and they have a "no locals" policy. In addition, they mentioned me having a dog with me in the room; their website clearly states that they welcome pets with "open arms" (see screenshot). I think the Crash pad has a good environment, but the communication from the management is extremely poor. And I think it's just absurd to not cater to people who live in Chattanooga (as a local Chattanooga business)

Such a lovely place! Seems cleaner than any hotel or Air BnB that I've stayed in. Cody was super…read morenice and helpful. I didn't have a chance to meet Lizzy, but I'm sure she's just as great! Everything about the facility is great! Just a $5 Lyft ride from downtown. I would highly suggest the private room, or the private bunks if you're traveling alone or with friends!! I will stay here again if I take future trips to the area!

This place is awesome. I stayed here a few nights while in town for my brothers wedding. The owners…read morewere super friendly and very accommodating. But what I loved the most was how clean and comfortable everything was. The beds were these pod like bunk beds which gave you privacy in your own bunk as well as having an electrical outlet, fan and reading light and a curtain, so that if some other resident turned on the light in the room, you were still sleeping in a dark space. Definitely going to stay here the next time I'm in Chattanooga.