My favorite local restaurant, amazing Reuben sandwich! Very casual. Sit outside by the stream,…read moresit around a fire pit, or enjoy the live music (depending on schedule). Lots of hikers and locals.

This place has the best food in the Roan Highlands. The Kitchen is amazing. I eat there at least…read moreonce a week and when they close for the season I get sad. Dave smokes a pastrami that is 1/4" thick, best Reuben I've ever had. I dream about it. I harass them about it. Everything they cook is amazing, the smash burgers, the wings, the chicken sandwiches. Dave and Shannon are awesome people, Hurricane Helene took out their hostel but it's almost rebuilt. Cold beer, even some NA beers. Live music. It's my favorite place to go, spend birthdays and holidays there. Go become a part of their family like I did.

Excellent places to stay. We have now stayed at 3 different cabins in this rental program. Each…read moretime we received an extensive welcome package with directions and lists of restaurants and things to do in the area - all of this was very needed as we come from Florida and no nothing about the area. Very clean, nicely furnished and easy to get to. We are at one of their cabins to night, lots of snow outside but roads fairly clear. Housekeeping has called to check on us. These folks just go beyond what most companies provide. The view is gorgeous. White wonderland. Can't wait to go ski Beech Mtn in the morning and sugar Mtn the next. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves the mtns, lakes and Gorgeous country.

Staying at this amazing little house/cabin in the mountains in Banner Elk, NC, just minutes away…read morefrom Blowing Rock and Boone. There are  just a few miles from skiing at Sugar Mountain and Beach Mountain, plus surrounded by lots of other things to do. Pottery,  trout fishing, gem mining, tubing, wineries, and lots of great restaurants! This place has three sleeping areas up to 4 adults and 4 kids. The top floor is a queen bedroom loft, with a half bath. The main floor is a nice size living room with a kitchen open floor plan and a full bath. Down below halfway down the stairs is a washer and dryer (laundry area) and at the bottom of the stairs are 2 bedrooms. one with a king-size bed and one with 2 sets of bunk beds for 4 kids and a full bathroom. Full house Central Air and heating. Parking for at least 2 cars out front and additional spots at the club house. Access to the tennis courts, pool, and hiking trails with lots of open space in the area. You can also bring fishing equipment and fish on the Watauga River that runs through the community. Real clean and a gem of a place!

Tessa is extremely rude. Bernard was actually very nice and was the only reason I even considered…read moreadding a star but truly the stay was the worst I've ever stayed in. There are water stains all over the ceilings. The walls are cracked due to foundation issues. Our room had cobwebs. The beds are so uncomfortable you can feel each spring. The worst part for me was the black mold all over the bathroom walls. I even found a live roach which I was accused of bring because they said "we don't have roaches". Interesting since the entire inn was full. Then i was told it was a grasshopper. I attached a photo, don't worry. So you can decide. Lastly, we can't eat in the room. So we went downstairs to eat in the dining room. Tessa said no you can't eat here. Go outside. So we ate outside like dogs. Don't stay here

We always prefer B&Bs and inns to corporate hotels so we booked a Sunday and Monday night here…read moreprior to the fourth of July. We booked the Little Room which is actually next to the main house. They told us up front that cell phone reception was spotty, and they were right, but they do offer wi-fi. Our room felt a little musty at first but we turned on the AC until nighttime when the air was quite cool and comfortable. We enjoyed our relaxing stay and sat on our porch during some summer storms. In the evening, we had some complimentary tea and brownies and rocked in the chairs outside the main house. One evening we even heard bagpipes playing (must have been practicing for the Highland Games). Breakfast was delicious both days. There are no TVs in the rooms, which was fine with us. Even though the inn is on a remote country road, we were still surprised to hear cars and trucks go by throughout the night.

Johnny Cash has a song, "I've been everywhere" and that is kind of my theme song! Sure there's…read morepeople who've traveled more than I have but nonetheless, I've seen the world. With that, my stay at The Perry House Bed and Breakfast shoots to the top of my list of memories! Make some tea--this will be long! I've never stayed at a BnB before. My daughter and I do an annual daddy/daughter trip and we tried this area before in a cabin rental. Fun, for sure but the Perry House took things to a different level. The moment you walk in, you're greeted by Robin and Mike and they're just so darn nice, I want them to be my North Carolina parents! Robin gave us the lay of the land and our rooms and it was time to settle in for 4 nights. The rooms are cozy and comfy with each having their own bathroom. The house itself is gorgeous, especially at Christmastime. There's a TV in the living room, kitchen in the back, and snacks around. You can explore the highlands, or just sit in your PJs watching TV or reading. Breakfast was served daily and did not disappoint! Sitting around family style with others was fantastic. Which, that is another fun aspect of a real BnB--we met 3 or 4 different couples and they were all the warmest people. Sharing stories, sharing our lives, sharing things to do--this is the real deal. I mentioned to my mom that this, at least the entrance, reminded me of Newhart, if you're old enough to remember. Our capstone was celebrating New Years 2023 with Robin, Mike, and the guests! It'll definitely be one for the memory book! The Perry House is mountain hospitality, Americana, beauty, and history all rolled into one. If you're visiting Banner Elk, you owe it to yourself to stay at least a night and make memories!

Beautiful old in the center of town run by a lovely couple that couldn't be nicer and more…read morehelpful, highly recommend it!

Our experience at Sugar Mountain Resort was extremely disappointing…read more We are complete beginners and had never skied before. The resort is advertised as "beginner-friendly" with good instructors, so we felt confident choosing this place for our first experience. We arrived just one hour after opening and were told there were no private lessons available for the entire day. Not only that - it was impossible to book anything in advance. If you are on vacation, apparently you have to show up at 7 AM and fight for a spot just to maybe get a lesson. It felt very disorganized. It seems like the number of instructors is very limited because it's more profitable for them to sell group lessons. Since there were no private options, we had to take a group lesson. There were 8 people in the group, possibly more. The instructor was honestly terrible. We didn't understand anything, and whenever we said we were confused, he just replied that we were "doing great" without actually explaining anything properly. It felt like he just wanted to rush through the lesson as quickly as possible and move on to the next group. We were immediately taken to a small slope, which was already challenging for people who had never even stood on skis before. No one properly explained the basics. Most importantly, we were never clearly shown how to fall safely - which is essential for beginners. By the end of the lesson, we hadn't learned how to properly snowplough stop (the pizza technique) or make snowplough turns. At the very end, the instructor took us to a slightly steeper slope and just said, "Follow me." It ended in chaos. Everyone went down however they could. I was pulled toward the magic carpet lift twice, had to take off my skis, and that was it. We left frustrated and upset. Our first skiing experience was completely ruined. We genuinely started to feel like skiing just wasn't for us. Ironically, watching YouTube videos that evening was more helpful than the lesson we paid for. Thankfully, we later went to Appalachian Ski Mountain, and the difference was unbelievable. You can book everything online in advance - lessons, equipment, everything. We initially booked one instructor because that was all that showed online, but when we arrived, they were able to find two more instructors so each of us could have a proper private lesson. The instructors there were friendly, patient, and explained all the fundamentals clearly. Within one hour we learned how to snowplough stop (pizza), make snowplough turns, and confidently ski on green runs. We actually enjoyed skiing and left happy and excited. If you are a beginner, I strongly recommend going to Appalachian Ski Mountain instead. Otherwise, your first skiing experience might completely discourage you from this sport.

Check-in was simple, code for the entryway worked with no issues. Very clean! Plenty of space with…read morealmost everything you'll need in the kitchen. Bed was in good condition overall. Games available which the kids loved. The view was great and they also have a bumper pool table in the dining room although it's a little lopsided (makes it more challenging and fun actually!) Check-out was easy as well. We are going to be coming back many more times, and hope to stay in this specific room and with this rental company as it was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this company as well as this unit.

My husband booked this place last minute and we got a discount! The roads going here are windy but…read morethat's ok! Our cottage was so cute. It was attached to another cottage so it was similar to a duplex. The whole cottage was updated and very roomy. The view wasn't that great but we didn't mind because we didn't stay in long. The bathroom was the best!! HEATED FLOORS!! I couldn't believe it. It seriously put me in a good mood. This place is generally close to most of the popular spots so it's a nice location. Only thing we were surprised about is that they charge extra if you do a late checkout. Plus, you have a few things you need to do before you leave. We had to take all of the trash out. We had to pull the sheets off of the bed and had to lay it at the foot of the bed. Overall, this place is nice and we would definitely come back but maybe stay in a different cottage for fun!

We stayed at the Green Cove 4 bedroom cottage. It was absolutely wonderful. The house was very…read morewell stocked, had a gorgeous view, and was very clean and comfortable. The great room area is really nice! It's large and spacious and perfect for hanging out with the fire going. I stayed with my family just after Christmas until after New Year's Eve. It was COLD outside, but the cabin stayed nice, warm, and cozy. If I come back to this area, I'll be staying at Yonahlossee and requesting this cabin again. Loved it.

Location is the biggest plus. Our upstairs room featured a lack of steady water pressure. Alas,…read morefound out in mid-shower. Host said that happens when they are busy and multiple people shower - known issue. Second day took shower early to avoid the rush, same problem. Welcomes dogs, nice. But limits dog bathroom area to a very small patch of mostly dirt or mud when rainy. The small parking area encumbered with trailers of different sorts. Hosts friendly and dog owners. Needs a little work around the edges. Not a fan of full time residents in an inn setting. Location is its biggest point. Clutter everywhere- old frig units, odds and ends. Not quite horder level but still.

One of my favorite places to stay ever! Tried a smaller room and larger room ~ both were nice!…read more Everyone is friendly and helpful and the resident dogs Archie and Hank are friendly! A vibrant, clean, cozy, comfortable! Anyplace with so many rocking chairs and flowers is also A+ in my book!