Honestly, can't say enough good things about this quirky, curated spot on the shoulders of Sharp…read moreTop Mountain. John Graham is a thoughtful host who has carved out a unique place among roadside inns. The Ordinary calls to a time of self-catered stays, where the point was not to dazzle you with breakfast, but to provide you with a beautiful spot where personal touches abound in the rebuilt 1790s cabin to stop and enjoy the world around you. Your private deck view sweeps down into the valley below the Peaks of Otter, taking in John's butterfly garden and personal beehives. Oh, he also runs a meadery out of the inn--lucky weekend guests get to sample and take home his fantastic products (careful, though, at 17% ABV, they pack a sneaky punch). If you plan on spending time in the Blue Ridge, skip the chain hotels and find Graham's Ordinary. Your spirit will be glad you did.

For a small business that literally took an abandoned property and rebooted it, this place is cool…read more Looks like it would be a heck of a place to heat in the winter though. Very fun aesthetic. The lady at the bar was friendly. The owner was okay...for there only being two customer vehicles here and just the other two customers besides us it was kind of a cold welcome. Worth a stop though for some snacks and good mead! My wife and I spent the day hiking at the nearby Otter River, so this was a welcome stop. I bought a 16oz etched glass bottle of Mazer mead, and another of the "Master" flavor. As somebody who has made hundreds of gallons of my own mead, the flavors were really unique. Varying alcohol content too if you're looking for something heavier (or lighter). I wouldn't suggest buying more than one "growler", as they were just etched glass bottles. Having grown up raising honey bees, it's really cool to see a place like this where the mission is to endorse honey and happy times with the mead bees help make. If you want a Quentin Tarantino feel and you're in the area, check it out! I'd like to give 4/5 stars but for a small business like this I'll send a little love

It's mostly an OK place to stay. No wifi, the bathroom was kind of scary, and the non-smoking room…read moresmelled pretty smoky. It was kind of inexpensive but I paid about $15 more per night than I expected compared to the quality of the room I got, and the room I could have had for about $25 more at a chain. I was on a budget so I stayed, but for $25 more I could have had wifi, a cleaner bathroom, and possibly less smoke. It is really close to the parkway so if you're in town for that, this is an OK place to stay. The employees (possibly the owners?) are super nice.

This small mom and pop motel's A-Ok in my book, it's nothing special but it has just enough to get…read moreyou by. And the price was right, we paid 44$ and think it was a good deal for the area. The owner were nice and courteous, and parking was ample. The hotel is in a great location in town, right across from a nice new Walmart. *Make sure you use the correct address b/c the gps & yelp will map you in the wrong direction.

My wife & I had a wonderful experience! The repurposed antebellum house was rustic and full of…read morelove. Mrs. Bonnie made us feel right at home. For a bed & breakfast, we could not have asked for more. The lady can cook! What else could one expect from a delightful southern belle. Not to give too much away ... but read the chapter 16 of the Book of Acts of the Apostles to get a feel for the divine hospitality we experienced from our gracious hostess. She gave us the history of the area which allowed us to treasure our visits to the museums in town. It has made a valiant attempt to rebrand itself as LYH. That trip back down memory lane of the struggles endured by the growing pains of our people, our country, our self-worth made us appreciate from whence we have come. The House of Lydia gave us the privacy we needed. I am glad that the Good Lord knows what to provide to keep the fire in our marriage roaring. The huge antique bed & luxurious, spacious bathroom with custom Jacuzzi made our 34th anniversary getaway memorable for sure.

My significant other and I spent the past Saturday and Sunday nights at House of Lydia B&B. The…read morebeautiful building was impressive, with Venetian plaster ceilings and arched doorways. (And the neighborhood has other gems to see if you take a walk around.) We stayed in the 1 Corinthians room, with my significant other loving the air jet bath. And while I'm not very tall, I could readily see someone who typically struggles with standard-height shower heads appreciating (if not loving) the rain shower. Owner and host Bonnie was fantastic. She went out of her way to accommodate our breakfast and lodging needs and wants. (Please be sure to tell her not just of any food allergies but also of any strong food preferences so that you can thoroughly enjoy breakfast.) She makes it a point to use organic ingredients, and there's plenty to eat. (I had so much to eat during the first breakfast that I skipped my lunch and almost could have skipped dinner.) It's obvious that Bonnie cares a lot about her guests. There's so much more that I could write, but I hope that this gives you a good idea. Get your reservation in; you won't be disappointed.

I have wanted to stop here for over 20 some years, today I did and it's a dying gem. What a nice…read moremotor lodge from a by gone era, the room is clean, I had the pet friendly room. The views and little cafe at the bottom of the hill was great.

What can I say about this place? It's amazing! It's charming, clean, comfortable, and the view is…read moreawesome! My only regret is that I had to leave. I'm not sure when I will be able to go that way again, but before I die, I fully intend to visit at least one more time.

Stopped by hoping for a tour and info. The office door was locked, but a woman unlocked, it was…read morelater afternoon on a Saturday. No idea of hours. The woman could not provide a tour and recommended looking at their website. The office and common area was beautiful. Pool attached, the apartments looked nice, My son can look at their floor plans online.

Clean room. Nothing fancy. Great value. The guy at the front desk was very nice. No issues or…read morecomplaints. 4 stars instead of 5 simply because it is not fancy. The quality met my expectations.

Overall, this motel provides basic lodging at a good price. The price is much lower than the big…read morename hotels in the area, but you don't get the same experience for that low price - be prepared for that. It's a motel, not a hotel. It served it's purpose for us. It's a little rough around the edges, like they are a little behind on their maintenance list, but it is a clean place to stay. The in-room AC unit was noisy and the tub/shower backed up a little when using it. The free breakfast was...well...free. Very limited selections. I did not try the coffee.

All in all this is a great place to go, that is if you don't mind Hank he's racists. If you need to…read morefill your water tanks up make sure you don't use it long cause they will knock on your door. It's very peaceful other than that.

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We went canoeing today and had a wonderful experience! We got there a bit early (9:20) but they…read moreopened right on time at 9:30 for us to pick up our canoes. The drive over to the start of our day trip was pleasant in an air conditioned van and the guide driving us pointed out baby deer and an eagle's nest which was awesome. The canoeing day itself was beautiful and the trip was just the right length for us. There were four adults in our group-- I think with kids you would want to ask for a closer drop off point because it was a LOT of paddling. The canoes were nice and they helped us carry them down to the launch point and gave us a run down of the rapids we would pass which was helpful to avoid overly shallow or rocky areas. We were the only ones canoeing that day which was so nice! I would love to do this again in the fall when the leaves are changing!

Loved the rafting and the beautiful spot they have on the James River. The campground has very…read moreclean portable toilets. There is ample shade so during the hot summer months, you're sheltered from the sun. We camped right on the water at Campsite 6 hearing the river as we slept. We could have camped up a bit as the site is large. We could swim from the site. Floating down the James River rafting was super beautiful and relaxing. Any age can do this really. Water was low but still fun.