Beautiful space for a retreat or rest or conference or connection with nature…read more Plentiful land and lovely view of the mountains. The lodge is wheelchair accessible, woth a room that has a roll in shower. Tight fit around corners, but my bulky chair navigated it all, and the weekend was amazing. A beautiful chapel sits between the lodge and the hostel. Lots of flowers and plants and trees. Easy access to the Appalachian trail. There are seating areas with lovely views, kitchen and dining areas, library space, old piano, and so many nifty nooks and so many touches of ambience. Rooms upstairs and down are all with unique character. Wow... thank you...

Very clean and organized hostel and lodge. Plenty of parking and it's within walking distance to…read moreeverything. The Appalachian Trail goes directly beside the hostel part. The hostel prices are good.

Hiked into Hemlock Hollow this afternoon with my daughter. It was a spur of the moment decision and…read morewe are so happy we did. The proprietors are genuine, inviting folks offering refreshments, pizza, and other odds and ends. The store is quaint but great for those travelling the Appalachian Trail or exploring the backroads. There is a wonderful, large covered porch looking right over the crystal clear creek where one can eat, drink, and rest. They invited us to walk the grounds and take a look at the cabins. Each was only a few feet from the creek with a nice porch and amenities like grills, fire pits, and a common bathhouse. The cabins were clean, fresh, and inviting. They also offer hiker shuttle services between Hot Springs and Erwin. We ate our pizza and enjoyed great conversation with the owners and a neighbor. We will be sure to stop at Hemlock Hollow regularly!

Great place to camp a couple days! Reasonable and very nice people own and run this peaceful…read morecamping area.

Had the pleasure of staying at the smoky mountain villas and it was picturesque. The lodge is large…read moreand spacious over looking Douglas lake. The pool is an infinity pool overlooking the lake. There are watercrafts that can be rented. Overall this is a gorgeous place to stay, quiet away from the busy tourist areas. Definitely a 5 star place if you want a quiet restful vacation with the family.

My family and I had a wonderful trip here last week. There were 10 adults and 8 children (7 of…read morewhich were 4 and under). We stayed in Villa 2 and everyone had plenty of room. We loved the huge deck and the easy access to the stairs down to the playground and dock (do be aware that there is no fence on either side of the stairs so you need to be extra cautious with little ones.) The pool was a huge hit as were the kayaks and paddle board. We rented a pontoon for three days and found several coves to swim on the lake where we were the only group there. A couple helpful hints if you plan to stay here...1. Bring lots of drinking water as the well water tasted very high in minerals. 2. Bring extra camp chairs if you are coming with a group and want to all be able to enjoy the deck at the same time (we ended up eating dinner outside every night). 3. Rent the golf cart if you have anyone in your party with mobility limitation. 4. Make sure you get up at least one morning for sunrise. You can see it while sitting on the deck and is truly magnificent. I can't recommend this place

We booked this last minute to relax after a trip to the busy Christmas holiday spent at Pigeon…read moreForge. This was the perfect turn down the hype and get out of town, relaxing time we needed to be together as a family, play games, enjoy the farm animals and most of all meet some new friends and let our son get his wiggles out. He loves to travel and has been traveling with us since just 18 months old so he likes checking out new spots just as much as we do and this was the perfect little find in a small town in Tennessee. We like it so much we hope to make it back annually to visit. Check them out, you will enjoy your time here and it's so relaxing to get away from the hassle of daily life and just sit back and let the host have things set up and ready for you to unplug or just get away to somewhere new. Some of the tiny glamping homes have private facilities but each has their own personal space/restrooms. The Meadow view has a sauna and the two A-frame have an outside deck with a sink w/well water and a mesh net/bed overhanging the creek along with a table and chairs to relax outdoors.

This was a nice welcome center with two lovely employees. They had lots of information, pamphlets…read moreand even a little cutout where you could take a photo. Restrooms are outside. They had a giant butterfly and giant owl on display but when I asked about the owl, it was not really related to the area or any activities that staff could communicate. They basically just said that it looks nice and the lady who made the large butterfly made that also, so they put it up. I thought that was a little strange as North Carolina has barred owls but not the specific species that the giant decoration is. It does make for a nice piece to look at though. They did have printed information for the activity that I was specifically looking for and everything was well organized. This location is definitely worth a stop.

Another great welcome center. These states know how to do it. Remarkable collection of…read moreinformation and very helpfull employees. Clean restrooms. Easy parking.

Feels like home from day one. Being brand new to Tennessee…read moremy husband and I are on the hunt for land and a nice place to park our rv. We were not expecting to find such a wonderful rv site. First there is space. Space between you and your neighbor. Second Charlotte and Steve are the most kind,friendly informative and top notch hospitality. Anything from sharing recourses they have used and telling us about the best places to eat and find produce. It makes you feel like part of the community. Third this place is big and the mowing looks like a chore in itself. From the clubhouse laundry facilities showers and grounds are kept immaculate. It is so peaceful here and very safe. Last but not least is the pond with fish and frogs that put you to sleep at night. Nothing beats this place

We stayed in one of the cabins and it was perfect accommodations. Super clean, had a microwave and…read moremini fridge, and the prettiest views. A short drive to town and the lodge where our conference was. Would absolutely stay here again when visiting Winthrop.

Gnats are bad. The campground is right off a noisy highway. It's a bit "Rustic". Won't be back.read more

We stayed in the waterfall cabin for two nights while visiting friends that live in the area. It's…read morecozy and if it were cleaned as well as maintained it would be awesome. The couch looks like it came from a yard sale and when I reclined to watch TV then got up the stuffing came out. Looked like a squirrel stuck under it! There's literally dust bunnies everywhere including under the bed, on the ceiling fans and even the wall in the bedroom. The bed is completely worn out. The boards underneath are sagging so bad my wife & I felt like two marbles in a bowl. It doesn't look like it's been cleaned in years under the bed. The water in the shower was warm but had very little pressure. The facility is in a beautiful location but really close to a busy road. The noise will keep you up or wake you up. It looked so promising at first and turned into a major disappointment. The people are super nice but need to clean and replace some worn out stuff!