Very clean and quiet. Comfortable beds, all amenities available. We booked the presidential suite…read morebecause it included a walk-in shower. My only recommendation would be to put safety grab bars in the shower. The people with the most expendable income for travel are seniors, and keeping the shower safe benefits everyone. Was very happy with our stay and would definitely rebook. Highly recommended! The buffet breakfast is mostly carbs but I don't expect more from anyplace that offers free breakfast. Not a dealbreaker. You will be very pleased with your stay.

Buyer beware! When I booked my reservation on their…read morewebsite, it only gave me an option of "Resort View", whereas there is also a "Lake View" option that wasn't available. To my complete disappointment, "Resort View" means looking over their parking lot or the neighboring apartments and parking (my view). There are no mountain views or lake views from this option. Very misleading!! When confronting the desk clerk, she commented that I had Mountain views from my room. Obviously she had no idea what she was talking about - but it was absolutely NOT a mountain view, and you definitely didn't want to "sit on the balcony to sip a glass of wine" as the resort suggests! There were only cobwebs and dirty chairs! The only good thing about the resort was the Oaks Restaurant, and Adirondack chairs to sit by the lake. Otherwise, I wouldn't waste my money. I won't be back.

Wanted to do a quick getaway from Atlanta and chose tranquille resort. We decided to come and stay…read morefor two week nights as the prices were cheaper and with the wifi, we could work as well. It's only about a 2hr drive from where I am but there was a bit of traffic getting out of atlanta on a wed afternoon when we left so we didn't get in till dark. I called to say we might miss the office check in hours (till 6pm) so they kindly left the key in the cabin for us for whenever we arrived which was very helpful. The rooms were clean and kitchen and bathroom had pretty much everything you needed. We also utilized the charcoal grill. Only complaint was the lighting was a tad dark during the night but maybe it's to help you relax. Loved the view of the lake from the cabin, it was beautiful to wake up to. We were also able to bring our dog for a $60 fee. House rule does say no dog on bed so keep that in mind. There was a little doggy station on site and we were able to walk him around the property to potty. He enjoyed his stay and we liked going to the nearby trials in the morning/afternoon for a hike. There's an ingles nearby as well as some other restaurants if you need food options like McDonald's, Dunkin, couple of Pizza chains, and whatever a small town typically has to offer. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Review Fall Ambiance: Check,…read more Exceptional Lodging: Check, Overall Satisfaction: Priceless The two Lakeside cabins we rented were perfectly appointed, leaving nothing to be desired. All needed kitchen utensils, appliances and housewares are available. A dishwasher and full-size washer and dryer round out everything needed for a longer stay. Did I mention the view? Start or finish the day on the back porch gazing at the mountains and Lake Chatuge. We are planning to be back during the summer to take advantage of the boat docks, on-site canoe rental, kids playhouse and a cool swim in the lake. Did I mention the staff? Everyone( Greg the owner, Jennifer the manager, Vicki and another young lady) made sure that our stay was comfortable

Fantastic experience at Big Bear Cabins. Went in July for a small family reunion. Each family had…read moretheir own small and perfectly sized cabin. Loved the two separate bedrooms and the special little loft area that served as a third bedroom for our youngest. The unit was clean, cozy, super log cabin like, had great Wifi and TVs, a washer and dryer and little kitchen and bathroom with a tub. Great front porch and a pull out couch if needed. Plenty of seating. It was super private yet close to all things like grocery stores and restaurants. Close enough to the other cabins but still gave each family space. The biggest house worked great for everyone to get together and eat together. AC worked great. Great little grill and fire wood and a fire pit. So quiet. Host was awesome and super at giving us ideas for where to go and what to do and eat. Highly recommend. Great little town and amazing cabins. Well done! Thanks for giving us a chance to reconnect and refresh in a perfect home away from home. Hope to be back.

Big Bear cabins are the best way to relax in the Smokey Mountains. The cabins themselves were clean…read moreand spacious and had everything we needed. We enjoyed coffee on the covered porch in our rocking chairs every morning. They are also close to so many activities! We went on great hikes to waterfalls and enjoyed many local breweries and eateries. It was a great vacation spot!

Great service, maid service and laundry, ice machine. Enjoyed the stay and the comorodery amount…read morefello riders. Close to store, restaurants etc. I loved it. I. Will go back in April of 27.

This place is great. So clean and great staff. Will be back. Wish there were more places like this…read more So cool that they had a motorcycle garage. Everyone who was staying was also so nice. Loved this place!!

This is our 3rd stay here. We came here on our wedding weekend (We called it a mini-moon). We…read moreloved it so much that we decided to come here for our anniversary every year that would could work it out. Dale and John are great people and the place is beautiful. We checked a few places out in the area before deciding on this place and there was no comparison. There are great views of the mountains from every room. On our wedding weekend, Dale and John did everything they could to welcome us and make us love the place. The attention to detail is awesome. Dale cut our strawberries into hearts one our wedding weekend. I can't recommend this place enough.

I cannot say enough about Walker Inn! We had a one night stay in June 25. We stayed in the post…read moreoffice room. It was so lovely! A private bathroom with soft plushy towels and robes! The old post office boxes are still on the way with fascinating old letters in the boxes! We met Jessica and her husband and she took us on a tour of the Inn! What a fascinating place!!! We had such a restful sleep! And the next morning Jessica had made a wonderful breakfast! We enjoys talking about history and the area with everyone at the table! People ask we what brought me to move to this area 3 months later. I tell them the Walker Inn! It is truly a gem! And it opened the door to finding more about Happy Valley and Andrews! Come see Walker Inn! You will not be disappointed! Also they offer a discount if you stay two nights and have Andrews Valley Rail Tour tickets!

My partner & I spent a night here during the leaf change this year.. I know, already sounding…read moremagical!! lol. We were in town for a wedding, and I happened upon this lovely place by pure luck, after searching for vacancy in any hotel nearby. Well, we ended up finding the greatest spot of them all. The Walker Inn is a historic building as it was built long ago in the 19th century, run by the Walker family as an Inn since 1840. This place is an absolutely incredible find. Our evening began with driving along a scenic route through mountains to get to the inn. Once we arrived, we were greeted so kindly by the owner & host Jessica, who took us on a tour through the beautifully decorated and lovingly maintained inn, showing us all the amenities granted to us & giving us the details on the history of the building. We made it to our room to find a warm & cozy place where we felt like we fit right in. All bathroom items are provided down to even a toothbrush and paste. It wasn't cold quite yet, but the room came with portable heaters, an abundance of blankets & towels, etc. We had a great, deep rest that night. The mountain air & peaceful scape left us fully refreshed in the morning, where we woke up just in time for the breakfast call! At 8:00am Jessica and her husband Phil were steady at work in the kitchen, whipping up a full breakfast of eggs, meats & delectable pumpkin pancakes. The table was adorned with fresh fruit, fresh hot coffee, cream & sugar cubes! Along the perimeters of the dining room were tables covered in assortments of treats & fresh juice (including apple cider!). We loved sitting at the dining table with the other guests, having light hearted conversation about our travels. After breakfast it was time to be on our way, as all the other guests had left in a hurry to continue their journey. Feeling attached to environment, we couldn't bear to leave just yet! We wondered the property taking in all the views, when Jessica eventually joined us and offered to show us her other rooms available to stay in & further educated us on the amazing history of the buildings. We were headed out then, hoping to see a waterfall on our way back into town, and Phil chimed in to give us the inside scoop on the best waterfall in the area and provided directions to a route that would eventually show us even more amazing angles of beautiful Cherokee County. All in all, I could not have dreamed a better experience for our getaway. We are so grateful to have stayed here, & most certainly will be back again someday. If you're reading this, YES this is the place to go!! and be sure to check out their book on the building. It can be found in the study & is available for purchase!

I love the atmosphere! It has the true cabin feel hasn't changed in 50 years, HUGE tasty steaks and…read morethe best onion rings I've EVER had! Remember cash only at this establishment

PICTURES ARE worth a thousand words…read more... And the pics I submit here, for your approval, speak volumes. Heck. The outside character of this li'l red shack shouts "Get ready to eat some meat!" C'mon inside. Join me, and 3 of my whacky friends as we get down and get steak-y. Ian appeared, past the red kitchen partition. With the look of a young rocker or budding rocket scientist. Our Deer Lodge Leader, steak wrangler, master of caremonies. I'm a bit shy, so I....(YEAH, right!) So I inquired of Ian, which cut caught his fancy? He rebounded with a well done response. T-Bone. T-Bones it was! For three of us. That fourth one, no names, Butch, bucked the trend and went for a ribeye. It wasn't long, Ian reemerged from behind red partition, hefting plates of meat and potato magnificence. As a fine tuned Foodie, this charming niche carved into the side of a chunk of Georgia rock fulfilled a tantalizing fantasy for me. A venture into a rarely found world of Med Rare and more. Sizzles on a flat top turned into scent-sational fantasy fare. These huge hunks of meat were T-Bone perfection. The long side, the strip. The smaller side, a much anticipated tenderloin. A cut oh so tender. Fork tender. The explosion of flavors did NOT disappoint! Thoughts of joy ran through my head, 'damn glad I'm not a vegan'. Hey, we tried. As we happily munched on greens & things. Ranch on mine. But bring on THE meat! The draw at this Lodge is clear. Perfectly clear. Meet 'n Greet the meat. An introduction that I believe the beginning of a beautiful, loving relationship. Well done! Cash, or checks only accepted. No cards. Kinda rare nowadays, but I get it. Before we left, we got the answer to an observation we had at the onset. We found out in no uncertain terms, why EVERYONE exiting was swinging or cradling a white doggie bag. HUGE portions. Unbelievable prices. I got the thrilling chance to step into sear central. The Med Rare command center. I got the thrill of meeting the vivacious owner, Sabrina. With a wink and a 1,000 watt smile she welcomed me into her kitchen. Look around. Take all the pics you want!, she said. THAT is confidence in a spotless kitchen and nothing to hide. I felt honored to stand nearby as Sabrina in person, grabbed a spatula. I witnessed a master at work. At her craft. She was 14 the first time she walked through those doors. And now, she transforms a loin of beef into picture perfect choice cuts. Anything that touches flame, cleaved by her knifemanship. (Just made that word up!) A sparkling & bubbly personality to boot. Bravo, Sabrina! I definitely have a thing for The Deer Lodge. I bet you will, too!

We take a yearly camping trip the weekend of Halloween and chose River Vista as a new site this…read moreyear. I'm glad we did! Check in was seamless and Megan is the young lady who assisted me. She was professional, polite and a pleasure to work with. We used the doggy park for our babies. The site was quiet and beautifully maintained. There were burning bushes planted through out the site that were bright & a sight to behold. The price to stay was reasonable and worth the drive. Go enjoy!

This review is based on my impressions from a visit to the RV park to see family - I have not…read morestayed at the park myself. if you're an RV'er, there's a lot to like about this park. It seems pretty evenly divided between available rental spaces and spaces that are privately owned - many of the privately owned spaces are landscaped and hardscaped. In addition, there are cabins available to rent (this seems unusual to me, but perhaps normal for RV parks?) From my observations on the day we visited, the park was clean and very well maintained - grass and shrubs neatly trimmed. The park has good amenities, including swimming pools and a fitness center...there's also a fairly large clubhouse available to use for special events, but as we didn't go in, I can't speak to the facilities or condition of interior. River Vista is dog friendly, and has an off-leash space for the puppers to play. The location of the park is it's biggest asset - right in the north Georgia mountains so the scenery is beautiful. It's only a few minutes from Dillard, so it's convenient to some local shopping, grocery stores and restaurants. The family members we visited have stayed here multiple times and rate it as one of their favorite places to stay.