I just returned from a 3 day winter fishing vacation at the South Holston River Lodge and can…read morehonestly say that I look forward to returning there soon and often. Even though the weather was less than perfect, my guide, Andrew Bright, was able to put me on trout each of the 3 days that I was on the water. He was extremely knowledgeable about the water and overall a great guy to fish with. Following his advice, I had the best 3 days of trout fishing on the fly that I have ever had. I caught numerous fish on nymphs and dries, and some nice larger browns and rainbows on streamers over my stay there. In addition, the South Holston is a visually beautiful river. The accommodations at the lodge were very clean and comfortable with a fantastic view of the river. While it was the off season, and a bit quiet, I felt right at home.

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Before moving to the area, I stayed at Black Bear Resort to get a feel for what the region had to…read moreoffer in outdoor activities. Black Bear Resort is surrounded by national forest with endless streams, rivers, and lakes, along with countless trails and waterfalls to hike and explore! Needless to say, I stuck around and opened my own business, catering to those visiting the region.

Cutest little resort on top of the mountain, cute little cabin that overlooks the stream, Bath…read morehouse was right next-door, no plumbing in cabin, Owners were very helpful, very friendly.. my son caught trout out of the stream, and Miss Linda help me get everything together that we needed to cook the trout.. there is a restaurant on site that cooks amazing French toast..

Let me start by saying the views and property are amazing. The landscaping was beautiful and we…read moreloved how well kept the grounds were. But I'm so glad we didn't make our first visit here in the winter. We would have never gotten up to the condo with how steep the roads were. Our condo was clean and well equipped but we won't return because it wasn't convenient to anything we enjoy doing. Also, as a Verizon customer we had no internet. That was unnerving. I think if you plan on cooking, have a 4x4 vehicle, and don't want to do much other than cook and enjoy the views in your condo, this is a great choice. But we are active with our kids and it was a chore to get on and off the property.

We chose this place due to the reviews and the lovely pics of the inside and of the view. Now I…read moreknow why the outside pictures didn't show much -- the roadway to the facility was treacherous. It is definitely not for anyone apprehensive of heights. The road to the complex is extremely narrow that makes me question if an emergency vehicle or fire truck could navigate it. In addition to it being narrow, it is a windy road on a cliff with no guard rails. I had a panic attack on the drive up; thankfully, I wasn't the driver. When we turned to road with the gated entrance, it was gravel, overgrown, and we couldn't even see past the gate. And this was at 5:30pm with full daylight. I was so panicked that my husband thought I was going to have a heart attack. We immediately turned around & made our way back down the horrid road, riding the brake the entire time & with a vehicle right on our bumper who apparently wasn't as upset as we were. Thank goodness no vehicle came in the opposite direction. I do feel there should have been some hint as to this "feature" of the facility. If I had known of this, there is no way I would have chosen this place for our well-deserved restful weekend. We ended up going back home & lost our money.

Beautiful resort nestled in the mountains with ponds sprinkled here n there; lush greenery;…read morewinding roads and various amenities! We stayed in a 2 bed 2 bath unit actually reserved through Airbnb but was serviced through the resort all the same! Our unit was nice! A bit dated here n there mainly in the bathrooms but very nice overall. We didn't really eat on site except for carryout breakfast a couple of mornings so can't really speak to that. It has a family run laid back vibe with a "community cat ". lol I would definitely stay here again. We got confused trying to find the right unit as the map was a bit confusing but aside from that no other complaints!

Food: ordered a hot chocolates. It was tasty…read more Service: the waitress was incredibly nice and super friendly and spent time talking to us and telling us about the resort. Ambiance: located in resort but there is a small restaurant and bar area. Parking: plenty of parking since it was located in the hotel.

Amazing area with a fresh air on this nice rental air Airbnb area…read moreThe home was very private and mostly appealing to our taste

We discovered Leatherwood Mountain Resort over 10 years ago when we lived in Columbia SC…read moreWe would bring our horses and stay a weekend or a week and fell in love with the place. So, we bought a nice cabin here and no longer had to rent We are permanent residence here and live it Everyone is so nice It is peaceful and quiet here and safe!

Beautiful location and friendly staff! Great location to get away from the daily grind!read more

Decided to try this place out and everything was going great until my mom and little sister almost…read moredrowned, we all thought they were playing so we stood there and didn't do anything. Other than that I loved it and I'll make sure to visit again with life jackets

We had a very disappointing experience at Westglow. The photos online do not really represent how…read moreworn down the facilities are beginning to look. Although there were only a very few other customers/clients there, the staff seemed very stressed out and was not welcoming. There seemed to be a lot of communication issues between staff and management, and we observed a woman who seemed to be the owner openly yelling a small group in formalwear taking photos and also at the GM. It was extremely unprofessional. I'm very surprised at the lack of warmth and customer service, especially since there are so many other fantastic resorts, spas and venues in the area, like Chetola, Eseeola, and the Inn at Crestwood as competition. I have been to all of the others that I have listed, and had a significantly better experience at each.

Peaceful and Beautiful Stay…read more Our stay at Westglow Spa & Manor was relaxing and scenic. The spa has an incredible view, though it's starting to feel a bit dated -- the women's locker room could use updates, and the aromatherapy showers weren't producing any scent. My massage with Ted was excellent, but the food court fell short of "spa-quality." The Manor, however, was absolute perfection. Jennifer, our hostess, was the highlight of our stay -- warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. She made us feel completely at home and went above and beyond to ensure every detail was just right. Our room was beautifully updated, with a stunning view and the most comfortable bed. Westglow is a peaceful, welcoming retreat with exceptional hospitality. With a few spa and menu updates, it could easily be a five-star destination.

I love this place! Absolutely beautiful views, well maintained facilities, and there's always an…read moreemployee ready to please. They don't have a restaurant on premise, but they'll be happy to bring your groceries to your slip.

We have come a few times and love Watauga Lake! The rental prices are $150 for the full day + fuel…read moreand tax, and the boats are in fair condition. They walk you through the safety issues so your time in the lake is the best and safest possible. Worth the 45 minute drive from Banner Elk. Bring your own food, as there aren't many places to get a bite on the water. We did have an issue with the alarm continually go off as we were out. We called the marina and they put us on hold. Finally came back in so they could help us. Basically all we got was an "I'm sorry!" When we asked if we got a break for cutting our time short due to the boat, we were told, "No, we only have one season!" Not sure what that's supposed to mean. We still had a good time & we would come back.

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.