What a wonderful experience!…read more Upon arrival, I noticed the cabin was super clean. SCORE! I'm always weary of staying in rentals because I'm super picky with cleanliness, but Bee Cliff Cabins are spotless. The cabins are located in a remote location away from the city noise and are equipped with anything you may need for your stay. The kitchen has mugs, plates, pans, paper towels, napkins and utensils. The rooms are spacious and are kept clean and clutter free. The bathroom is stocked with plenty of towels for your stay. There was a TV in our living room with comfortable couches and a lazy boy which was probably my husband favorite thing from the trip ;). Our cabin had a deck with chairs, which my husband and I used in the mornings to enjoy our coffee. This was my first time staying at Bee Cliff Cabins but my husband and oldest son had stayed there before. We will definitely be staying here again. I cannot say enough wonderful things about it!

Great experience overall! Super clean, well-appointed, friendly. Gorgeous setting, too! Will…read moredefinitely be back soon. Thanks John and Norine

Delightful bed and breakfast. Convenient to the many stores and cafes on main. Well appointed…read more Lots of hot water and nice and warm even though we were there first cold snap. The host/innkeeper was a great cook and knowledgeable about the community and day trips. Was well liked in town and able to get reservations at competitive places. We very much enjoyed our stay here and will stay again. The other guests staying while we were there also had a very good time

Would definitely recommend! The house is lovely, the owner is delightful, the town is majestic, and…read morebreakfast is delicious! If your looking for a nice weekend getaway, the Hawley House is the perfect destination spot.

Beautiful views. Amazing log home…read more Even with a raging rainstorm outdoors? The home was solid and safe! Best nights sleep I've ever had xox Plus close to Boone to have amazing breakfast and lunch (hello Stickboy Bakery). Warm, clean hospitable xoxo Our favorite place EVER!

My wife and I have never been able to take our dogs on vacation. We finally decided to look into…read moreplaces that offered "pet friendly" amenities for a quick weekend getaway, and figured that a vacation property likely offered us the best chance of finding a place for ourselves and our two dogs to enjoy. Now, when I say we have two dogs, it's a bit of an exaggeration; we have one dog and one bloodhound, who is more like a small horse than a dog in many aspects. So when hotels say they're "dog friendly", they often mean dogs under 50#. Our big guy is 110#, slings drool up onto walls, and scratches at doors while screaming at the top of his lungs when he really needs to go outside. Suffice it to say, he wouldn't be very welcome at most "pet friendly" establishments. If there is a more pet-friendly place to vacation than Autumn Dancer Llama Farm, I challenge you to find it. Our dogs have never been more relaxed than they are here. A large, fully fenced in 1/4 acre back yard runs down a slope from the cabin. There is no opportunity for the dogs to escape- they don't particularly seem to want to anyway! The wrap-around deck is also fenced in, and your dogs can be corralled on it if need be. Toys are provided for your pups as well! You can bring and board horses on 2.5 acres with a shelter. There are paths and country roads for you to explore. The cabin itself is quaint and rustic enough but is also modern in all the right ways. Wi-Fi and satellite TV are provided, there's a gas fireplace, full A/C and heating are also here. You can grill outside on the covered deck via a seemingly endless supply of propane provided by the owners. And there is a hot tub on the back porch with a gorgeous, serene view. The cabin is clean and well-maintained. Ed and Ginny have done a wonderful job of finding the balance between country charm and modern amenities. Lastly, Ed & Ginny are amazing. There are more than a few animals on the farm who are simply put out to pasture. It takes a certain type of personality to look after animals who technically do not contribute to a working farm- both Ed & Ginny are kind, sweet people who love animals. They also care about their renters- they offered to pick up groceries in advance, lead us in from a local town if it was too dark for us to feel safe, and tend to our dogs a few times if we wanted to go out by ourselves during the day. Additionally, while we were staying here, a large/violent storm ran through. Ed called us to make sure we were safe and sound and just give us a heads up that he was a stone's throw away. The owners are kind, sweet people, and I think that deserves mentioning. We are here right now (mid-May), and we love it so much that we're in the process of booking another 4-5 days in October! Disclaimer: This place is definitely in the country. GPS devices don't work too well, and there are some pretty "country" back roads that you can get sent down if you come in at night. Make sure you clear up directions with Ed & Ginny before you put all your weight in your Garmin. Personally, I used the Waze app on my iPhone and it actually got me right to the front door after some interesting directions in Newport were avoided. Also, next time I come, I'm bringing a power strip just for charging phones/computers.

When we booked this cabin we were told it was remote, we could bring up to 5 dogs of ANY size and…read morethey could stay out as late as we wanted them too. On our FIRST night, since we were celebrating my Great Danes 8th Birthday (Great Danes rarely lvev beyond 8 or 9 years of age) we thought they would be o.k. to stay out until 10 pm. The first night we got in around 8 or 8:30. We brought 3 dogs. at 9:39 pm I looked at my cell phone because there was a dog barking across the road. ONE of my 3 dogs was barking back. I thought we would bring them in at 10. A few minutes later we heard gunfire. My husband rushed to get our furbabies out of the yard. I go the the range frequently and I could detect the general direction the gunfire was coming from. Unfortunately, they have several newer houses out there and that makes rural not so rural. I called and left a message for the owner the next day. I had sat up most of the night worrying about it. She said a lot of people out there slept with their windows open this time of year and a lot go to bed around 8 pm. Well, our dogs have a lot of neighbor dogs in the city, and they can stay out until 9 pm. If she had told us that, we never would have booked. And, first day, of course they barked at horses, llamas and mules. The reviews all said everybodies dogs had. She did say we could leave the next day. I was all for it. My husband wanted the full 3 nights. That night I'm actually getting ready for bed at 7:35 pm, dogs were comin g in at 8 pm. At 7:35 PM, my husband rushed in dragging our dogs. A neighbor was standing outside, staring up and screaming to Shut Up at the top of his lungs over and over. The follwing morning we were up at 6 am, took out all trash, swept the kitchen floor and washed the dishes. Then we called the owner's husbsnd who had stated he would lead us to the main road. No answer. His SUV was there, he wasn't on the cart at the barns. Directions from 3 people later, we got to the main hwy. I called Ginny that night. I told her her husband had not met us....she didn't even give me a chance to ask (I thought he was forgetful) or if we had forgotten anything. She screamed into the phone. Why are you Calling me, I'm Done With You (My total of 2 calls?) and she hung up. At one time this cabin was more remote and I'm sure your dogs were welcome. But they are NOT now. They may not even be safe. I might add, older children who might make noise after 8 PM, they will tell you they are welcome. Please remember the gunfire. It only went off until the noise ceased. Not target practice. And the owners. If you have a problem, one she has your money, as she told me "I'm DONE with you!"

Bald Mountain House had hands down the best food of any bed & breakfast I've ever been to! Monika…read moreis an outstanding chef! The house is tucked up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, so the view from the porch is breathtaking. We also enjoyed hiking on the Appalachian Trail, which was easily accessible from the house. Our room was really a suite and was very comfortable. We hope to come back again.

Selfishly, I would rather not write this review and keep this gem a secret, but the proprietors…read moredeserve for the B&B community to know about this place! We arrived on Monday and departed Friday to continue our vacation. We checked into a more "highly regarded" and more expensive B&B today. Already, we see many things at Bald Mountain House we do not find here. First, Monica is an amazing hostess, incredible chef (most amazing breakfasts ever!), and cares for her guests so well! It is the most peaceful and tranquil place we have ever stayed. The king Tempur-pedic in the Blue Ridge Suite was like being in our own bed at home, except the only sounds we heard was the flowing steam and singing birds. The cool mountain are allowed us to keep the windows open our entire stay, even when we turned on the AC for a cool sleep at night. The place smelled so fresh and was very clean (perfect 100 sanitation rating). There were always drinks stocked in the fridge and coffee and cookies available in the dining room. The tap water was soft and tasted as good as any bottled water. We enjoyed the many comfy chairs on the huge covered porch as we watched golden finches, hummingbirds, and other beautiful birds feast at the many feeders while we looked at the vast mountain range above the flower planter boxes. We were able to do some hiking on the infamous Appalachian Trail, including breathtaking views atop Big Bald mountain. Monica provided a lot of helpful information when we asked, especially regarding dinner ideas. While the owners were on site and available 24/7, we appreciated that unlike other places we have been they did not immerse themselves into their guests space! We hope to return again in the future!

So, we arrive after 9pm and Barbara meets us as if it were a mid afternoon check in! Happy to see…read moreus , full tour of the facilities, helpful tips...you get it - the quintessential perfect host!! The room is ridiculously clean, modern and cozy. The train was a non-issue. Short (5 mins) walk to this charming town's unique biz district full of local artisans and friendly merchants. Been all over the world, Creepers End & the town of Abingdon are small town USA at her best! Highly recommend Creepers End & will be back next fall!

Called to make your reservation? I wouldn't count on it…read more In planning our trip to the Yeti race, Creeper's End Lodging was recommended to us as a place to stay in/near Damascus. The website has wonderful pictures of cottages and looks super inviting. I'm sure the hosts are great, but their reservation system sucks. Their website does not contain an online reservation form--only a standard contact us form and phone number. So not trusting online forms, I called to make my reservation. I spoke a very lovely woman for nearly 30 minutes who took down my name, phone number and email (which she had from the voice message I'd previously left) told me all about the property and about the town, helped me select a rooms for our group, and even promised to send me more information about the property and the town via email later on. She explained that the rooms were reserved for us and was looking forward to welcoming us "all the way from Chicago" in September. That was in January. Now, it's September and there's absolutely no record of our reservation. Lost. Gone. Ghosted. Apparently, phoned-in reservations don't count because when I inquired about our lost reservation citing this 30 minute phone call we had back in January, she responded with the following: "We get so many phone inquiries that we use the online contact form as a back up so we do not overbook. When those aren't filled out we assume that they have found another place or that their plans have changed. After the form is filled out we send a confirmation and we try to touch base closer to time. I am so sorry that we do not have your reservation." Uh. Wait, what? I was suppose to go back online and fill out a form AFTER I talked to a human to make my reservation? Oh, boy...

I had an amazing experience during a corporate retreat at Sugar Hollow. Our team stayed in the…read morelodge and the accommodations were clean, quaint, and comfortable. The staff was welcoming and made sure we were happy with our stay. The location is breathtakingly beautiful and from the lookout deck you can catch the most amazing sunrises. There are plenty of places to relax, drink a glass of wine, read a book and take in nature!

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

Driving north of SR-70 (Asheville Highway), I crossed the bridge and my eye was drawn to the dam to…read morethe east. Thankfully, there is a turnoff and I was able to get a proper look at the dam. A little further, a road turns to the right and it curves back under the dam and leads down to the riverside. A few pickup trucks were parked as people are using the dam for some intense fishing. The dam was built by the Tennessee Eastern Electric Company in 1912-1913 and generates hydroelectricity. It was later purchased by the Tennessee Valley Authority who improved it to the point where it was able to generate 10,640 kilowatts of electricity. Unfortunately, the area became too blocked with sediment and the generators were taken offline in 1972. The dam and reservoir are now used for flood control and recreation. It is a smaller dam compared to most but it is pretty to look at and the fishing looks good. Enjoy this dam review! [Review 20137 overall - 463 in Tennessee - 1113 of 2023.]