We decided to take a much needed break from the city and found this gem! The home is right on the…read morelake and includes a boat slip, jacuzzi, and beautiful views from every room! Great customer service by the propery managers who even included a bottle of wine for my birthday. This is our new fav getaway spot!

Excellent home! We had an amazing time. If you have any interest you should rent a boat while…read moreyou're there. It really made our trip. We got to dock the boat overnight and took several cruises around the lake. The house is great. I would note that if you need any privacy this may not be the house for you. There are no full walls on anything but the bathrooms. Noise carries throughout the entire home. It made things tricky having 2 people working from "home". The internet speed was ok. We did have a little trouble doing simultaneous video calls. I would love to come back in the summer. The house is absolutely fantastic and well-appointed. We brought so many supplies with us and didn't need to use any of it. They provide everything you'll need while there.

I've played the Bald Mountain golf course several times but my first time staying at the resort…read more It's a nice gated community with the Spa, golf course & Legends on the Lake restaurant overlooking Lake Lure! It was 250th Independence Day & a BIG deal with fabulous fireworks show!

We loved our stay at Rumbling Bald despite rain multiple times every day! I highly recommend the…read moreLake Lure boat tour. Shout out to Captain Rob who did a great job and also recommended 2 restaurants we ended up checking out. Victory for breakfast was excellent! And Appalachia for dinner was fabulous. If we're back in the area both will be repeats.

Absolutely 5 stars for the cottages at Spring House Farm. The cottage was very clean, very…read moreprivate and the scenery is just beautiful. If you needed anything they made sure they got it to you right away. Right down to fresh farm breakfast items upon your arrival. The wedding venue was perfect, from the ceremony to the dinner to the band. One of the most relaxing weekends I have ever had. this was the best wedding weekend we have had in a long time. 5 stars are a must.

Please give this little hidden gem a chance! The pictures don't even begin to do it justice! My…read morehoney and I stayed in "The Reach" cottage, and it was more than we could have ever asked for. After a crazy year we both needed to get away, and this was just the spot. The Reach is situated high up on the property, above all the other cottages. Each cottage is completely secluded with its own driveway, hot tub, and fireplace or wood burning stove. There are trails on the property, which we greatly enjoyed, and the stargazing at night is spectacular. Cathy and her family were absolutely wonderful hosts. We mentioned we were taking this trip shortly after our anniversary, and we arrived to find a bottle of champagne, chocolates, and roses waiting for us. Oh and they really do leave you farm fresh eggs, fresh baked bread, and plenty of chopped firewood as well! The kitchen has all the gadgets you'd need for basic meals, as well at a Keurig and a little stockpile of coffee and hot cocoa. This was the most relaxing vacation I have ever had, and I nearly cried when it was time to leave. We are already planning our trip back. Location is great too, not too far at all from Black Mountain and Asheville, and a short ride from the Blue Ridge Parkway. This place is worth every single penny, don't let the one or two negative reviews impact to your decision. Please stay here!

Very good experience at the Inn of the Patriots. Room was clean. Easy to access house with a code…read morethat was emailed to me. We took the cooking class (extra charge) with chef Marti on Sunday, and we made Scottish cottage pie, which was delicious. You not only get to cook, but chef Marti provides background information regarding Scotland. (Map, history, a couple short videos of movies about Scotland, regional dishes to Scotland, etc.) Chef Marti involves everyone in the cooking process. Once our cottage pie had baked in the oven, we sat around the kitchen table and had a bowl of pie, and a salad and bread. (Drinks also) Breakfast was served each morning at 9am, and was very good. Fresh fruit each morning, and yesterday we had oatmeal with apples, bacon, baked egg dish with red peppers, skillet potatoes with homemade ketchup, and really good toast made from some type of French bread. I added some strawberry jam on top, and it was delicious. Today we had homemade sausage with fennel, skillet potatoes, cream of wheat with cranberries, and croissant French toast. There were only 4 of us at breakfast, so there was a lot of food for everyone. I was stuffed...it was so good. Chef Marti, and his helper (Kim) go above and beyond, to make sure you have what you need. Relaxing on the front porch rockers was very nice each evening.

Special weekend for Kevin and I, in which he surprised me with this adventure visiting a little inn…read morein Grover, NC. Proprietors Marty and Stormy (Rayna and Kim) were generous in their hospitality and gracious, knowledgeable hosts, providing historical tales spanning the centuries. The fellowship between the owners and their guests will always bring fond memories for us. Thank you to everyone who shared in this weekend. Kevin and I wish you all many blessings..."Wherever I wander, wherever I rove, the hills of the Highlands forever I love."

All I can say is AMAZING. Once you walk towards this place you're in awwwwwwwwwwww. From the…read morebeautiful landscaping, sculptures,bronze Indian sculpture (Red Cloud) to the soft music playing setting the relaxing ambiance, The gallery, coffee stations , friendly staff, and to sit outside with an astonishing view of water cascading down the rocks is simply breathtaking. A must

I walked in on Thursday to see if their was a table open for Friday evening at 6pm the following…read moreday, to my surprise there was. Arrived and Taken to our table by a young unfriendly and unsmiling hostess. Restaurant was not even 1/4 full. Our server Logan was wonderful!! 5 star service from him. We had a Caesar salad, not enough dressing, needed lemon wedge and no croutons. Some of the lettuce was rusty. Hubby got the lobster fritters that were lacking any real lobster flavor. He gave it 3 stars, good flavor and light but small on size. I got the smoked and seared prawns, they came swimming in sauce and could have been mistaken for soup. They were whole prawns chopped in half with the shell and tail still on and also the heads complete with legs- inedible and impossible to eat....sent back Ambience was beautiful and the aperol spritz drink I had was delicious. I would not be willing to eat here again.

Clean, quiet, convenient to downtown…read more Why 3 Stars, they offer very limited perks for Titanium members. No Welcome Gift? Disappointed. 2025 I was Titanium with Marriott and Globalist with Hyatt. Perks with Hyatt overall are better. This year 24 stays with Marriott. After this trip, no more Marriott. Lifetime Gold now, only a couple years to go for Marriott lifetime Plat, not worth it. Being Titanium thought maybe I'd receive a food credit, gift bag, cookies, piece of chocolate, something, a note, literally NOTHING. No recognition. Not even verbal recognition of status. Got it. Made the decision tonight, stop pursuing Marriott Lifetime Plat, go for Hyatt Lifetime Globalist. Done. No more.

Simple to book in the Bonvoy app. Exterior and inside of hotel are pretty…read more After checking in we went to the bar downstairs and were planning to have drinks and tapas. Upon sitting down they asked what we wanted. We asked for menus as spouse likes to pick from what is on tap and I was looking for a mocktail. Barkeep brought us menus. Right as I was about to pick food along with the drinks they told us the kitchen would be closed the whole night. Buried the lead a bit there. It was dinner time and we had spent past few hours driving. They rattled off a list of restaurants and I looked up menus and review on yelp. I feel like a sign or earlier heads up would have been appreciated after waiting 5 mins or so for service at an otherwise empty bar. Our room was 2 away from the elevator. I was hopeful with the plush carpet that most of the sound would be absorbed. It was fairly well quiets with some random bursts of activity. Bed is a bit springy. Requested more pillows before arrival they responded in the app and the pillows were there. Pillows were assorted levels of thickness which my spouse and I needed. I was able to make it work. Body wash is Korres and a nice scent. Main item of note: Pool on the website and app looks as though it is open year round. After an experience a few weeks ago I now call and check. This pool is open seasonably from May - October. I would like if their website and app page could relay that as other hotels are able to. I like the central and walkable location. We would absolutely return. The Spartanburg website by the tourism council has a ton of activities, events etc listed. The look and aesthetic of the rooms, hotel communal spaces and exterior are all pretty, clean and nicely kept. I did like that the hotel as a whole was exactly depicted and expected. Main item of note: Pool on the website and app looks as though it is open year round. After an experience a few weeks ago I now call and check. This pool is open seasonably from May - October. I would like if their website and app page could relay that as other hotels are able to. Would return. Happy with accommodations and exceptional walkability! 4 stars over the bed comfort and the pool communication. Otherwise 5.

my heart is breaking over this tragedy. please know you are in my prayers during this trying time…read more I have such wonderful memories of my times at your beautiful lodge‍

Awesome food, drinks, views and service. Upscale atmosphere…read morewith reasonable prices. Our party of 3 ordered 3 different entrees all exceeded our expectations. Smoked old fashioned was oerfect.

Fox Run at Lake Lure is a hidden gem. I traded to this resort through RCI. They had very few…read morepictures and next to nothing written about it. Actually, I was a little apprehensive coming here for that reason. The only reason I came was that I knew it was a beautiful area since we had been here in the 90's. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. This morning I went exploring and it is absolutely beautiful. Let's start with the unit. They are small detached houses with cathedral ceilings. The looks are deceiving since the house is terraced on the mountainside. As you enter the front door there is a staircase that goes down to a whole other level which is the master suite. The main level consists of the second bedroom, living room, dining room and kitchen. There even is a washer and dryer as well as a juccusi. I am so happy with the accommodations. Now the amnenities...I went exploring this morning and ended up taking an aqua aerobics class at the pool area. The pool also has a lazy river and a kids' play area. On the way to the pool is a beautiful golf course. I may even try golfing during this stay! For kids there is miniture golf. There are ample tennis courts as well as playgrounds. Of course, there are plenty of lake activities. You can rent pontoon boats, kayaks, jet skis and canoes. I am excited for my kids and grandkids to arrive so that we can enjoy all that Fox Run has to offer.

Dear News Team, I am…read morereaching out because I would like to report a very frustrating experience I am currently having as a guest at Fox Run Resort in Lake Lure, North Carolina. I booked a one-week stay at Fox Run through Resort Vacation Certificates (ResortCerts.com), expecting to have a relaxing vacation. Instead, my stay has been seriously disrupted by repeated power outages and what I believe has been a lack of appropriate communication and assistance from the resort. On Wednesday, August 26, the entire property lost power. I contacted the resort's emergency maintenance line because I needed assistance, but no one returned my call. The resort office was also closed that day, leaving guests without anyone on-site to communicate with or assist us. I had to wait nearly three hours for the power to be restored. This completely disrupted my plans for the day and caused me to lose valuable vacation time. Unfortunately, the situation happened again this morning, Thursday, August 27, when the power went out again. I contacted the main office to report the problem and explain what had happened the previous day. Despite the inconvenience and the fact that I had already experienced a lengthy outage, I was not offered any accommodation, compensation, alternative arrangements, or meaningful assistance. I understand that power outages can happen and that some causes may be outside of the resort's control. My frustration is primarily with how the situation has been handled. When guests are paying for a week-long stay, I believe there should be communication, access to emergency assistance, and some level of compassion or accommodation when a significant problem occurs. Instead, I feel like I have been left to deal with the situation on my own. I am especially concerned that an emergency maintenance number was provided but my call was not returned, while the regular office was closed during the initial outage. I also have concerns about what would happen if a guest had a more serious emergency during an outage. I am hoping your news organization will look into how Fox Run Resort and its management company handle these types of situations and whether other guests have experienced similar problems. I can provide additional information, documentation, reservation information, photographs/videos, and details about the dates and times of the outages if needed. Thank you for taking the time to hear my concerns. I would appreciate it if someone could contact me to discuss this further.

We loved this charming Inn for many reasons: the room was large and extra clean, really comfortable…read morebed, gracious and fun hosts, a beautiful waterfall close by and close to lots of Brevard NC venues. But what made it outstanding was the incredible food at their restaurant. World class food at a quaint B&B? . Thanks for all your hard work, Richard and Anna. We will be back!

Our recent stay at the Key Falls Inn was an outstanding experience. Our room was spacious, quaint…read moreand comfortable. We opted for the breakfast, which was very reasonable for the quality, and very much enjoyed it. The restaurant in the Pavilion on the grounds of the estate was outstanding. It is nestled in the beautifully maintained grounds and our meals were exquisite. The live music in the restaurant was amazing. This Brevard area B&B is one of our favorites and we will be back. Thanks to owners, Richard and Ana, for the hospitality and giving us such personal attention.

If you've ever wondered what happens when a campground gives up on being a campground but still…read morecharges resort prices, welcome to Lake James Campground and Marina -- a masterclass in unmet expectations. Let's start with the grounds: mowing appears to be an optional hobby rather than a maintenance task. Weeds regularly reach over a foot tall, yet management is quick to blame everything from the weather to property ownership rather than simply getting the grass cut. It's a perfect metaphor for the whole place -- neglect wrapped in excuses. As for amenities, calling this a resort is comedy gold. There's a small, perpetually crowded pool that's the only semblance of recreation. Beyond that? Nothing. No playgrounds, no activities, no amenities for kids -- unless you count watching the weeds grow as entertainment. The "main office" doubles as a ghost town; there's no store, no supplies, and certainly no service. The showers and changing rooms only operate during pool hours, which means forget early showers, late rinses, or any kind of off-season use. And the mountain side? It's an oven with no tree cover -- a sunbaked slope that feels less like camping and more like punishment. But the crown jewel of disappointment here is the management. The manager, Bridgette, has turned poor hospitality into an art form. Unless you're in her inner circle, expect hostility instead of help. Any mention of the park's shortcomings is met with denial or name-calling -- everyone's a liar except her. Fees appear out of thin air, rules shift without warning, and enforcement feels more like harassment than management. We were even chastised for having kids' toys and outdoor furniture -- apparently joy is a violation here. Before booking, I strongly encourage anyone to read the management's responses to other negative reviews. Notice the pattern -- rather than addressing issues, she calls the reviewers liars. I'm sure this one will be no different. If you're looking for a peaceful camping getaway, keep driving. If you're nostalgic for the charm of a retirement community run by a vindictive HOA that accidentally allows children, you've found your paradise. Lake James Campground and Marina could be something special -- but until the management and maintenance rise to even basic standards, it's a cautionary tale, not a destination.

Lovely camping resort on Lake James. We rented one of their new cabins which was just like a tiny…read morehome. It had everything you needed and beautiful view of Lake James. The people are very friendly. It was a good time.