Went around 6:30 on a Friday. A lot of ppl we had to wait at every hole. We finally skipped in…read morefront of people. Nice waterfalls and fish and overall it was really nice. Just busy

Salem and Westminster Seventh-Day Adventist churches used the large room event space for a one day…read morefamily VBS. The staff were friendly, courteous, and very helpful. Mini golf was a huge hit. beautiful setting for our families to experience a creation themed VBS. Our sincere thanks to the staff for working with our group of 50+.

Absolute class, great food surrounded by people who care. We had the steak, it was cooked to…read moreperfection. Magical place and cannot wait to go back.

Loved our stay here. Recently underwent renovations and joined the luxury chain Relais and Chateau…read more We stayed in the Haywood cabin which was perfect for our group of 5. Two king bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, porches, living area with pull out couch, and fireplace. Modern decor and comfy touches throughout like the heated floors in the bathroom. We also had an amazing view of the mountains. We had the pleasure of trying all the menus at Switchback Restaurant - breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Food was local and tasty. Vibe was lodge chic. Took advantage of the hiking trails as well. Did the Salamander Falls and Meadow trails. Great scenery and went right past the pasture with horses, which were so sweet. Most importantly, the staff were all incredible. Everyone was pleasant and accommodating. They made it so easy to communicate requests both before and during our stay. Thanks for a great time!

Willow Pond Stables has a two bedroom ranch style home available on Airbnb for you to vacation in…read more My family and I were in town for a wedding this past weekend, and we chose to stay here for two nights. The home is exactly what we needed. Clean, open, and with all of the amenities that you would expect from your own home. On the property there are horses, a rabbit, a barn cat, a pond for fishing (full of carp and sunfish), and clear open skies. I woke up at 4:30am on Saturday morning to take a picture of the comet that was visible prior to sunrise, and it was beautiful. There are several rules posted in the house on the fridge, most of which are common sense, so please respect the property and the animals, which are mostly being boarded here. Wifi is available and there was a hot tub out back which we enjoyed each night under the stars. I would definitely stay here again.

We love spending time at the R Ranch with our family. We enjoy riding the horses, playing on the…read morepool, staying in the cottages and camping at the campsites. There are numerous activities to attend, such as pickleball, disc golf, fishing, card games, board games and pot luck dinners at the lodge. The staff and owners have always made us feel welcome and been so informative when we ask questions. We have met and become friends with so many nice people. The R- Ranch has truly become our home away from home.

We love the R -Ranch! The views of the mountains are…read morebeautiful and the grounds are well maintained. The staff members are always friendly and helpful. We love having our kids and grandkids visit. Also, we meet new people every-time we go. Owners are very friendly and always welcoming. .

This place was the highlight of my visit to NC…read more There's two options to lay your head, a barn near the front of the property and a cabin set back in near a waterfall. The barn is much larger but the cabin is idyllic. From the living room you can sit at the fire and watch the waterfall flow over green mossy rocks. The hike to the waterfall from the cabin is only a few minutes but there are trails all around for biking and hiking.

Reeb Ranch is a great idea, with a great location. You have a few options when you stay here. You…read morecan rent a gorgeous cabin, next to a waterfall. You can rent an apartment above a barn, or you can camp in a large pasture near a creek. The first two options are perfect if you have a group, as both sleep many people. If you're setup for camping, the pastures nice, with plenty of room. The facilities involve port-a-lets, so be forewarned. The location is primo. You can ride just up the road to enter the Du Pont state forest, with a ton of single track and dirt road riding. We stayed here for 4 days and had a blast. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. If you need groceries, you are a few miles from town. We hope to return, as this place is mountain bike heaven.

Tough meat. Spent a couple hundred bucks on different cuts of meat and I was very surprised at how…read morebad it was. Even the filet was chewy and tough. Ended up feed it to my dogs. I bought with the best intentions of supporting a local but this is not it. They're from California and it shows.

I reached out to the owner to inquire about bones for broth. We have a mutual friend who is on a…read moreliquid diet due to surgery. When I explained who the bones were for, he generously donated a very big box of high-quality bones to assist in our friend's recovery. The broth was the tastiest I've ever made-super velvety and rich. I've never shopped Walnut Hollow but I will be sure to make it a regular habit in the future. Very happy to know that this business and it's kind proprietor are in my community.

Had a great time! Very friendly staff, cute outdoor area for family! Petting zoo, mini zipline,…read moreslide and jump pad.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel others should be aware of my experience…read more We reserved a UTV for myself and my two younger sons, while my 13-year-old rode an ATV. Before riding, I completed all required waivers and disclosures. I encourage anyone considering this activity to read every line carefully. What stood out to me afterward is that nowhere in the reservation process or waiver did it state that simply tipping an ATV results in an automatic $150 fee. The only notice we saw was a sign near the vehicle staging area--after we had already paid. I was initially hesitant about allowing my 13-year-old to ride independently because he has limited ATV experience. The trails aren't extreme, but they are technical enough that prior riding experience would be very beneficial. The only instruction we received before heading out covered the farm rules--ride sober, maintain distance between vehicles, and other basic operational rules. There was no instruction or guidance on how to actually operate or navigate the ATV, how to handle uneven terrain, or how to avoid situations that could cause it to tip. Interestingly, I was specifically warned by the manager to keep my UTV centered on the trail or it could tip. That same warning was not given to my son riding the ATV. Unfortunately, he drifted slightly onto the embankment, and the ATV slowly tipped onto its side. Thankfully, he wasn't injured at all--just embarrassed. It was a relatively minor incident, and had he known to lean his body weight into the embankment, it likely could have been avoided. My son was extremely upset because he immediately realized we had likely incurred the $150 flip fee. The tour guide reassured him by patting him on the back and saying, "Don't worry, this thing is fine." He explained to me that the mandatory $150 fee covered the oil change and filter replacement after an ATV tips onto its side and that the fee was not flexible, but thankfully the ATV itself appeared to be fine. Imagine my surprise when I later received not only the $150 flip fee but an additional $108.25 charge for handlebar replacement. The following day, I returned respectfully and simply asked to see a photo of the damage or the damaged handlebars themselves. I wasn't asking for an argument--I just wanted documentation supporting the additional charge. I was initially told I might be able to see the ATV. After the front manager stepped away to speak with the manager in the back, she returned and informed me that they could no longer show me photos or the damage because the ATV had already been sent to the mechanic. The timing of that response was difficult to ignore. My disappointment isn't that accidents happen or that businesses need to recover repair costs. I fully understand that equipment can be damaged and customers should be responsible when appropriate. My disappointment is with the lack of transparency. If an automatic flip fee exists, it should be clearly disclosed before payment. If additional damage charges are assessed, customers should be provided evidence of that damage when requested. The entire experience left me feeling that the process lacked transparency, and undermined my confidence in the fairness of the charges. I hope the business will consider making its policies more visible upfront and documenting any additional damage charges so future customers don't leave feeling the same way I did.

Just had dinner at Lake Rabun restaurant and it was amazing. Food, service, drinks ten out of ten…read more I only wish we were in the area longer to come back. This restaurant will be on our must visit in the future. If you're curious, we had the white chocolate espresso crème brûlée, bison tenderloin, lamb, and eggplant appetizer.

Great place to stay, across the street is the lake and a restaurant. Our room was small and cozy…read more The breakfasts were awesome, the coffee delicious. We stayed 2 nights. We are from Florida and the temperature of 71 degrees was a little too chilly for us. But all in all it was a very pleasant stay. The 2 outdoor decks off the 2nd floor were delightful.

The staff are friendly, detailed, knowledgeable and very experienced. The scenery is incredible!…read moreThe horses were well trained, and easy to direct as needed. Much of the time they just played follow the leader, which was fine with me! Abigail had the perfect mix of some interesting details with lots of peaceful time to enjoy the mountains, forest and horses.

Such a great experience! I had so much fun with my family, and Karyn was such a wonderful guide…read more The horses are very sweet and highly recommend for making lasting memories and great pictures!!