We had a great experience. Our room overlooked the French Broad river. Check-in was seamless, the…read moreroom was nice/quiet. Marshall is a great little town, recovering nicely from Helene.

Marshall is quickly becoming a little hotspot just outside of Asheville, and if you're planning on…read moreexploring this little town before it explodes, or if you're looking for a romantic and charming place to stay outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown Asheville, I cannot say enough nice things about the Marshall House Inn. The rooms and their facilities are updated and modern, while preserving the original charm of this historic inn. Booking and checking inn could not be easier, and the rates are tremendously affordable. My wife and I have celebrated Valentine's day by staying here over the past two years. Upon entering you're greeted by a warm fire, which instantly puts you at ease. There are gorgeous views of the river and downtown Marshall from each of the rooms, but room 3 definitely has the largest vista. The bathrooms are updated, and well stocked with towels, which is awesome because I typically ask for extra towels when staying in a hotel. After you have a delightful nice of rest on an ultra comfy mattress throw on something to make yourself presentable and treat yourself to a delightful bit of breakfast. Each time we've stayed here they were serving an absolutely delicious sausage quiche. I don't know if this is a specialty, or if we've just gotten extremely lucky with our timing! The owners, John and Kerstin are delightful folks who are happy to share their home. They rebuilt the old inn to the modern delight it is today, and their pride and love is clearly evident. Whether you're a WNC local looking for a quick get away, or travelling to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a chance to visit Asheville and its surrounding towns, you owe it to yourself to stay here at least one night!

I'm going to be honest and say I was really unsure what to expect staying in a comfort inn. I have…read morehad some so so experiences in the past. But our experience was absolutely 100% pleasant. Our room seemed to be newly updated. The floors were hardwood and there was marble in the bathroom vanity. We had a microwave and a mini fridge. And the room was very very clean. The furniture was a little banged up and we had some tv issues, which they fixed. I would definitely visit again. The front desk staff could not have been nicer. Everyone we interacted with was extremely kind and helpful. The grab and go breakfast was fine and they reminded anyone who was lingering too long in the common space. Masks required in all common areas.

Arrived at this hotel lat in the evening, with few options. We were surprised at how nice it turned…read moreout to be. We had good interactions with the staff, a clean room -- with perhaps the best made bed I've ever had -- and although it's an aging property, evidence of recent upgrades were present.

We stayed at RiverDance for a wedding of a friend of ours and my wife, as usual, made the best…read moredecision. I don't think we've stayed in a better place while attending a wedding before...other than our own wedding, of course :) Callie and Dave were so friendly and caring. We felt very at home with them as our hosts. RiverDance was the perfect spot for our group too. We stayed with some newly acquired "friends" of the bride (like us) and we all had plenty of space to get to know each other without invading each other's space. The views are incredible too. We had so much fun returning from wedding events to just hang out together. I would recommend RiverDance to anyone who is visiting the Marshall / Hot Springs area. I know we will be back :)

Only stayed one night, but I would go back and stay much longer given the chance. Dave and Callie…read moreare the ultimate hosts, and the setting could not be more beautiful. The price was incredible for a two bedroom suite with a loft-style living room and a large bathroom. All the amenities of a five-star hotel!

This cabin is beautiful, very private, yet not far from town. The description and picture are…read moreunderstated, It was a pleasant surprise !t very nicely decorated, spotless, the tv and hot tub a definite bonus. ONE WARNING: if you have Att you will not have service, prepare to take a screenshot or make a printed copy of directions and check in procedure. I did not do this and I took 2 trips to the visitors center, which was very helpful I would recommend this cabin to anyone.

We had a great time at the Mountain Magnolia Inn's Stone Cabin. All of their facilities seem very…read morewell maintained and set in beautiful areas. The cabin location couldn't be beat. It was right next to Spring Creek. We enjoyed listening to the sounds of the river and relaxing. The cabin was nicely decorated and well-equipped with a kitchen (refrigerator, stove, etc.), clean bathroom, and wifi. Very comfortable accommodations. We understand that their restaurant is no longer operation except for breakfast. But, if you are able to reserve breakfast, it's well worth it. We loved the breakfast on the outdoor patio of the main historic house. It is a peaceful setting and the food was excellent. Kudos to the chef/server Kim for her work. We will certainly stay at Mountain Magnolia again and recommend their facilities to anyone visiting Hot Springs.

A weekend getaway for my husband and I. Covid regulations were finally relaxing as businesses were…read moreopening back up and we were excited for our mini vacation. We booked a 2-night stay at Mountain Magnolia bed & breakfast for June 11-13th. This was our second stay here as our first time was three years prior. We even booked the same upstairs corner room with a huge deck and balcony. The weather during our stay was humid and rainy. Upon checking in on an early Friday evening, the room appeared clean and welcoming. We immediately took showers to wash off the sweat and rain from our afternoon clay shooting. There is a jacuzzi tub in the bathroom, however we didn't use it because of the stains on the tub floor. Even though it was most likely clean and sanitary, it wasn't screaming "come soak in me" the least bit. After a terrible dinner in town, we visited the hot springs hot tubs before coming back to our room for the night. It's unfortunate that the Inn did away with the restaurant they use to have down stairs. I loved that restaurant; it was incredibly convenient and they offered an amazing menu. Really bummed because the restaurant was half the appeal. Day 2, we woke up later than usual, but the keeper had our breakfast waiting for us on a tray downstairs. Yogurt and granola, blueberry bran muffin, mixed fruit bowl, coffee, and a hard boiled egg. Yummy. I had booked a massage with a gal that came to the inn around 11 am, and she did an amazing job. Then we traveled down the road to the rafting place and rafted the river. By the time we returned to the Inn, the keeper was gone for the night. Which was fine, except we were in desperate need of fresh towels. The bath towels they provided us with the room were soaking wet and dirty. We searched the entire Inn looking for a linen closet with no luck. So we finally made the decision to "borrow" the towels from the downstairs room that was clean and had no residents. At least, we think it had no residents. Ugh. I really hope we didn't take some poor couple's towels who had a super late arrival. Whoever thought that 2 towels for 2 adults for 2 nights was enough, was so wrong. I need 2 towels just for myself for 1 night. Lol. Anyway, after stealing towels from another room (don't worry, we left a note), we showered and headed to bed. Breakfast was available to us the second morning, but we were only interested in the coffee before hitting the road home. Here's a list of the positives: Parking is easy. The rooms are big, clean and welcoming. They provide WiFi. Checking in and out is easy, smooth and hassle-free. The balconies provide a beautiful view. The corner balcony is huge. The bed is super comfortable. There's air conditioning, a ceiling fan and extra fan in the wardrobe. There's a fireplace and extra blankets (also in the wardrobe). There's hangers in the wardrobe, in case you forgot to bring some. They also put the hair dryer in the wardrobe. They gave you a built-in treasure hunt game called "where is everything?" You have access to power outlets to charge your electronic devices. Breakfast is awesome. The inn keeper is nice and welcoming. They provide you with shampoo, conditioner and body wash in a wall dispenser. And the bathrooms have a jacuzzi tub. Here's a list of the negatives: Cell service is inconsistent (which isn't really their fault, it's just a spotty location). They only allow smoking in one area on the premises, and that area doesn't include your private balcony. You can only use the fireplace in the winter. They only provide you with 2 towels, which isn't enough for an extended stay. You could probably get more towels by asking the inn keeper, but make sure you do it in the morning when she's around and not evening when she's gone. The tubs could be cleaner. There is no tv in the rooms. The wardrobe in the room has no handles, making the opening of the doors quite a hassle. The drawers in the bottom of the wardrobe are broken, making them unusable. You can't turn the ceiling fan on high without it shaking uncontrollably, giving you the feeling of being in a deadly earth quake. The bathroom is small with no counter, leaving little room to place your makeup or toiletries. And the balcony is very unpleasant in the rain (they need to provide a table umbrella, or small gazebo of sorts). Normally, one would look at the negatives and think "well that's not so bad." However, when you see the price tag for a night's stay? That little stuff becomes a much bigger deal. We paid a little over $250 per night. The price tag was WAY too high for what they offer, in my personal opinion. With all that being said, I still heavily recommend this inn. We were told that the place is getting new owners soon, so hopefully they address the issues and maybe lower the price. We will definitely be back.

We tried to check in early but they didn't have a room but Michael offered to call us as soon as it…read morewas ready. 30 mins later Michael called and said our room was ready. This is a really great property with clean well maintained rooms, nice pool with even better employees. Breakfast was great every day and we even extended an extra day because we loved the hotel and area. Emily was also awesome giving us some great advice on local attractions that we loved. 5/5 recommend this hotel.

Great customer service! I was a walk in and arrived when the internet was down. After trying…read moreseveral ways to get it back online William ( the night audit) called his manager. The solutions were likely going to take 20-30 minutes so he suggested I try another hotel -- saying it was probable that I would be checked in to a room before his system came back up. Even gave me the address ! He was professional, communicated each step he was taking to resolve the problem and apologetic.

Beautiful space for a retreat or rest or conference or connection with nature…read more Plentiful land and lovely view of the mountains. The lodge is wheelchair accessible, woth a room that has a roll in shower. Tight fit around corners, but my bulky chair navigated it all, and the weekend was amazing. A beautiful chapel sits between the lodge and the hostel. Lots of flowers and plants and trees. Easy access to the Appalachian trail. There are seating areas with lovely views, kitchen and dining areas, library space, old piano, and so many nifty nooks and so many touches of ambience. Rooms upstairs and down are all with unique character. Wow... thank you...

Very clean and organized hostel and lodge. Plenty of parking and it's within walking distance to…read moreeverything. The Appalachian Trail goes directly beside the hostel part. The hostel prices are good.

We don't live far from this resort, and booked the last RV campsite at the last minute…read more There were things we appreciated about this campground. The bathrooms & showers were clean. The RV sites had full hook up (including sewer.) We enjoyed hearing the river and the train that flank each side of the campground at night. There were things we weren't as happy about. Absolutely no privacy at all. It is more like camping in a cultivated park, not like camping in the "woods." The kids were painfully loud. Obnoxiously screaming, singing, tossing each other around in a hammock. We have four kids (grown now) and these kids were just being kids... but because they were only 10 yards away, with literally nothing between us, it was definitely not the peaceful experience we were hoping for. While we were sitting by our campfire it was pretty clear that this place is filled with people who have come together to socialize. Which is awesome if that's what you are going camping for. We go camping to unplug, enjoy nature and a quiet peace. So, this isn't the place for us but it doesn't make it bad - it's just not what we are looking for. I am surprised that the building up front was closed - abandoned looking. When it should be filled with camping gear, ice, ice cream, stickers, candy, kids treats, fishing gear, rafts/tubes etc... they would kill it! The resort seems somewhat run down for the money they are charging and missing leadership. Hopefully they get it together - looks like there is a lot of money people want to spend there.

We've been coming to this spa for over 20 years. The mineral hot springs are healing and you enjoy…read morethem from the privacy of your own personal tub. The area is beautiful and on the river.

We stayed in one of the cabins and it was perfect accommodations. Super clean, had a microwave and…read moremini fridge, and the prettiest views. A short drive to town and the lodge where our conference was. Would absolutely stay here again when visiting Winthrop.

I remember telling my wife the last time we were here that if I could build my dream cabin-it would…read morebe the Balsam here at the lovely and cozy Swag. Two bathrooms, two steam showers, sauna, living room with fireplace, outdoor balcony with fireplace and shower, and it's right across the fence from our nations most popular park-Great Smokey Mountains National Park. We walked right out our door to hike. Nearby trials take you to waterfalls, waterwheels, and the spectacular panoramics from atop Gooseberry Knob or Hemphill Bald. We returned from one of our hikes just in time for the Swag's stellar bbq picnic. That leads nicely to the food and service which is as good as it comes-and frankly what you can expect from a Relais and Chateau. Tables with your names for breakfast and dinner, nightly bites during happy hour, and even lunches to go for your adventures. Which, for us even included horseback riding at the nearby stables. Naturally, they were waiting for us when our ride ended in one of their electric fleet of Volvos to whisk us back up the windy road into a vacation of our dreams!

An amazing long weekend with friends, a rustic retreat reminiscent of times long past. Simple…read morepleasures, long hikes, good company and good food. Wine tasting and cocktails. Corn hole and hot tubbing. Literally on top of the world, be ready for the altitude. Brunch on Sunday was a delight.