Wonderful time over new years at this resort. The staff were outstanding, friendly, and honestly a…read morerefreshing change in hospitality that we have not seen recently. We did a split stay between a cabin and the lodge and both had their merits. The cost of the lodge was well worth the upgrade with the beautiful furnishings, cozy atmosphere, complimentary amenities and soaking tub. Ate at both leather flower and stables and loved Stables the most. Highly recommend if you are looking for a true luxury experience.

My wife and I spent a weekend at Primland in mid-June on our way home from a wedding down South…read more The resort is a bit out of the way. We still had a twenty-minute drive to the lodge when we reached the North gate. The drive was pretty, though, and passed quickly. The circular driveway in front of the lodge was clogged with cars, forcing us to park down the road a bit. No one was around to welcome us, and finding someone took us a bit. Once we did, the valets quickly took care of us, and we were checked in. Our room on the second floor overlooked the 18th green and a valley on the backside of the lodge. It was terrific: large and spacious, with lots of wood and chunky lodge-style furnishings. The bathroom was huge, with a large tub, separate shower, and his-and-hers sinks. The minibar came stocked with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and some snacks. While staying here, we enjoyed their astronomy presentation at the top of the silo, walking on several trails through the nearby woods, time in the spa, and making smores out back by the fire pit in the evening with the other guests. There was a special cocktail hour with apps and drinks, and a chance to talk to some of the local providers of food and items to the hotel. They do an excellent job of using local sources for the lodge. Dining was top notch, except at the Stables family-style restaurant. The Stables was a disappointment. Our other meals though in the lodge were top notch. The staff at Primland is the best, and they are what make this place so special. Come visit in the summer and enjoy the cooler temperatures of the mountains.

Absolutely breathtaking views right on the Blue Ridge with views all the way to far off North…read moreCarolina. Completely loved the solitude, views and quaint little surrounding towns and parks.

Great place to go with your dog! Stayed in chalet #82 with fantastic view! Place is older and not…read morein perfect condition, but has nice furnishings. No smell, no issues. Bed was fine. Shower good Would definitely stay here again for the price paid and the fabulous view that made it very hard to get off the couch! Note: the lodge/restaurant is closed down.

We had a wonderful time at Mountain Lake Lodge in Virginia. Our room was clean and spacious. It had…read moresome unexpected amenities like a fireplace and a box fan in the room, which I really appreciated. The staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. Christian, our waiter at the restaurant, was very nice and accommodating. The property itself is beautiful and historic. We booked a history tour by Gator and our guide, Beau, was knowledgeable and welcoming. We loved exploring the property and learning its history and seeing all the places where Dirty Dancing was filmed. I highly recommend Mountain Lake Lodge.

I thought people were being harsh when I saw the complaints but we were very underwhelmed…read moreespecially for nearly $400 dollars in the off season. This place is not handicapped friendly. We barely saw a soul besides the few workers. When we checked in the night manager was very kind and helpful getting us a few things that shared the dirty dance spots and scavenger hunt. My mom and I enjoyed talking about the spots. The room was very underwhelming, the door wasn't shut all the way when we went to it anyone could have been in and out of the room so that was really weird. The room seemed kinda run down. The bed frames were very wiggly and squeaky. With not having any activities or anything to do it would have been nice to have a tv. Everything was closed by or before 8pm. None of our phones were working great. We pretty much didn't have any service. They still had the Christmas lights on the building from winter. They were banging against the window the entire night. It was very loud and kept me awake almost all night. The next day it was raining and they were expecting snow that night. So not the best weather to explore. Again it was a new desk manager in the morning and he was very helpful and kind. Unfortunately they were working on the back driveway so the only way was to walk all the way around several buildings or to carry all of your stuff down the stair. Thank goodness for the front desk manager carrying several things for us. But this was massively frustrating not to be able to use that area or see the few spots from the movie. The resort has history and is very pretty but definitely isn't for everyone. We live far away and made a special trip so it was disappointing to say the least for the price especially. To be able to share the experience with my mom is what I will cherish. But I wouldn't go or stay again.

We have stayed here three times now. Our first trip was in…read morePapa John's Cabin. We brought food and had meals as a family. We rarely do that at home. I think this was my favorite cabin yet. The rain on the roof was a nice part, if it had to be raining. Our second trip was in The Mill House because we brought our dog. This is the one pet friendly cabin they have. Our most recent trip was in Deer Run, because our big kid wanted the loft. The loft is very roomy! My mother was from Elkin, so I like to visit the area. Nice day trips to the parkway, Stone Mountain, Mt. Airy, or even Blowing Rock. Of course, downtown Elkin is nice, too! The staff has always been responsive of any issues during any of our stays. I hear the wine tours are great, but we haven't tried any ourselves.

Enjoyed our stay celebrating our anniversary. Great cozy cabin with a hot tub on the back deck…read more Brought groceries to cook in and enjoyed a wine tour. Highly recommend

Beautiful old hotel that has been updated to a very high standard. Room was clean and the bed was…read moreone of the most comfortable I've found in a hotel. The restaurant was outstanding - a little pricey but worth it. Hotel and restaurant staff were all very nice and attentive. I will definitely stay there again if in the area.

We needed a place to stop half way on our journey and didn't want to stay in a chain by the…read moreinterstate hotel. This was the perfect stop. It was like going back in time and felt more like a bed and breakfast than a hotel. Service was nice, breakfast was included and covered what you needed, and the rooms were very cozy. Loved the historic information they have everywhere. So glad they decided to preserve a piece of history.

We arrived at the Oaks and were quickly greeted upon arrival by the innkeepers, Shannon and Jason,…read moretwo lovely people. They went out of their way to not only take our bags but give us a complete tour of the inn, to include its history. They provided us with a complimentary drink and were ever the most gracious hosts. The smell of the morning breakfast was so enticing that we could hardly wait to indulge. Homemade scones, fruit, granola, bacon, etc... wonderfully presented. I highly recommend this inn for your getaway. You won't be disappointed and Shannon and Jason truly will make it a memorable experience.

What a disappointment! The Inn has changed ownership and the experience is nowhere near the same!…read moreGone are the warm welcome and house made baked goods. Gone are the amazing breakfast and barista coffee. Our breakfast was poorly cooked and seemed straight from the freezer. The muffins were from a 99 cent mix. A far cry from what is expected at a Bed and Breakfast

This is a quaint little place. The owner, Sherry, really makes you feel at home. The rooms are big…read moreclean and very reasonable. My favorite part was the family style breakfast and she sure can cook! We will definitely be back.

Always a good time and it's family friendly. Good food and good times all the way around. Pool…read moretable..karaoke..and even fishing

Don't go to eat, not one of their better nights. Prime Rib was out but their steak was substituted…read more It was way to salty and well done, plus like a piece of shoe leather.

My brother and I played a round of golf at the Pete Dye River Course last summer on a shorter road…read moretrip we took. We both loved the course! We had an afternoon tee time at 2:30 and just about had the course to ourselves. It took us until the 15th hole to catch groups in front of us and we never saw anyone playing behind us. Their twilight rates made the course relatively inexpensive. As far as the actual course goes, it's absolutely beautiful. The scenery is amazing as you play many holes right along New River. It was peaceful and relaxing to hear the sound of the moving water. The course played so well. Some holes were a little tough, but I'd expect no different since it's a Pete Dye design (RIP). This course had been on my state-by-state golf course bucket list for a long time so I was glad to have gotten to check it off. I could see myself going on a trip to go play there again down the road!

This is a fantastic track. The views from the clubhouse are gorgeous. Either side overlooks both…read morenines which are way down below on the riverbed. One of the flatter courses I've ever been to as well. The routing is very well done and the river can come into play quickly on a few holes. Not many trees except on the edges of the property. Pete Dye uses mounding (eyebrows) on the far side of his fairway bunkers to play tricks with you visually. I actually liked it. From above they seem like little dabs of paint on a beautiful canvas. If you are at the far side of one, it's easy to get out but you can also roll against that raised face and have to go out sideways. Honestly sometimes playing down the wrong hole is the easier way to get to your green. All the holes are memorable but take the time to climb some stairs to get to some of the raised tee boxes for the championship tees, they have the best views. As with most Pete Dye tracks, the greens have shaved sides where you golf ball can end up far below the level of the green so be careful. Middle of the green isn't a bad place to be. Up above (maybe 80+ feet above the course?) you have the clubhouse. The pro shop was decently stocked but the person working there seemed more annoyed by any questions I had about the merchandise and pricing. The starter, however, was excellent. The practice green gives you a good sense of what you will face on the course. There is also a practice chipping green/bunker area and a small driving range. There seemed to be a learning center on the far side as well. I played as a single on a summer Sunday afternoon and got around in 2 hour and 20 minutes. Had to play through two groups but that's making good time. Next time I hope to walk this course. The only brutal part would be the long climb back up the hill. I definitely hope to be back.