Just when you think Ali's outdone herself, she does it again. What a unique Elite event. The…read moreMarriott Grand Resort is indeed grand. The grounds are lovely. Being able to utilize the cabanas was wonderful. They have everything you need for your pool day. Cocktails and divine horsderves and little dessert gems poolside. Thanks to Ali and the Marriott. 83

The Yelp Event at Griffin Gate Resort was definitely one to remember. Greeted with some…read moreChampagne to start the tour, was a classy touch. I have not been able to get up to a pool all summer with how busy it has been, and I was looking forward to this event at the Pool Cabana. The tour of the grounds was very, very nice. We learned so much about the mansion venue, about their golfing bar and golfing venue that you can rent out, and various venues you can rent out for your parties. They are one of the only resorts in Lexington, so that was very interesting. They're definitely prepared for a staycation or a romantic getaway. They have so many amenities like pickleball, indoor pool, outdoor pool, cabanas, bike riding if you want to go take your bike on a stroll on the Legacy Trail. As well as a spa and bourbon dispensers. (Literally) They also have fire pits all over the venue for you to roast some marshmallows, which I definitely took advantage of that because I love a burnt marshmallow. Also, we were able to try some appetizers and the mini hot browns stole the show! Obsessed! I had a great time with everyone and dipping into the pool. It is a very clean venue, very luxurious, and definitely a place to think about for your next vaycay or staycation. It's also very accessible for anyone with a wheel chair!

I recommend the bar. If Jordan is behind the bar, buckle up and enjoy the ride. He is…read moreknowledgeable, cool and great to chat with. His knowledge of the area, music and drinks is awesome. For dinner Parker took care of us. The Korean fried chicken was really good. The grounds were well kept and was pretty cool. But was a little disappointed in the manager and some of the hotel amenities. But the room is nice. Service for bar and food was great. Service for checkin and trying to manage the reservation not great.

Our group attended a less than 1 hour tour $30 per person on a Friday afternoon and were quickly…read moreshown a ballroom, hotel room, terrace, rooftop space, and outdoor fountain, entrance, and grounds. It was frenetic and rushed. It also felt like an extended sales pitch with the price list explained for each space we were shown and also slightly off-putting to hear $, $, $ during the tour. We did hear some interesting facts, but it was a rapid fire oratory that was sometimes difficult to comprehend due to delivery speed. (Imagine drinking water from a fire hose.) We were also a bit perplexed at the info provided about the popularity of the place for events, the cost of the building materials, and then viewing the property condition which was in a sad state. We started in the ballroom, which had large ceiling water stains and poorly patched areas and then proceeded to the main hall 1st and 2nd floors and viewed fleur de lis ceiling decals peeling from the surface as well as gaping holes. Finally, we were shown a hotel room that had a distinctive musty odor and then the top floor rooftop entertainment space with peeling and bulging stucco. The outside areas were equally unimpressive with poorly maintained landscaping with extensive sod replacement and burnt boxwoods, potholed asphalt, and exterior trim with peeling paint. We were told that the 3 chandeliers in the 2nd floor were $60,000 EACH, but that isn't what we noticed. (Including photos with my review demonstrating the peeling decorative decals and multiple holes in the surrounding ceiling.) We opted to leave following the tour after considering the on site restaurant's menu based on prices and offerings. We did peruse the gift shop and it had some interesting items. We had also considered returning in the future to attend a murder mystery dinner, but have decided this is a one-and-done experience. Hoping the investor group will consider a maintenance fund for the property.

Love this place! Great group of guys and everyone is friendly! My husband and I have been going to…read moreRiver Ridge for 5 years and have met people there that we'll keep as friends for the rest of our lives. We go as often as we can!

Beautiful campground. Everyone extremely friendly. The hosts and owners were great! Everyone…read morerespected "quiet time". And even when it wasn't "quiet time", it wasn't ridiculously loud. The grounds were very clean. Didn't experience one problem or inconvenience. Will definitely be back!!!

I booked this inn because it was reasonably priced, rated a 4 star hotel (how??), and had decent…read morereviews. However I was very disappointed. We've stayed in several inns, airbnbs, etc and this by far was the worst. I contemplated booking a place elsewhere but they were all booked for the festival in lexington. This place is very dirty and ancient, not quant. Immediately you're hit in the face with several smells, some diffuser trying to overpower the bad smells. The inn keeper slept on the couch every time we walked in which was weird. The dog was cute. The minute we got into our room I smelled pee. My husband smelled cat litter but I think it was a combo of the pee and other gross scents mixed with their diffuser. I sniffed and found a pee scent on the bed, going through each layer of the sheets, smelling it but not seeing a stain. I told the inn keeper and she didn't believe me. She came up and said she didn't smell it. When I persisted, she went to the mattress layer and found a massive pee stain. Apparently an elderly couple who wore diapers stayed in there last. Since there were no extra rooms she suggested we took a mattress from a different room: but how if it was all full? Anyway she had me and my husband carry the pee mattress out and the new one in. Even after the change it still smelled so bad in the room. It was so dirty and I just felt disgusting sleeping here. They didn't even have hand soap, she said to use the face wash. Also, our door knob barely worked it was about to fall off. I poured myself wine in the room and the glasses were so musty smelling I couldn't even enjoy wine to try to get through the night. I could not have gotten out fast enough

The whole place looks old and tired & the website pictures have to be super old as nothing looks…read morelike the online pictures. Definitely needs a remodel/refresh and it appears that Pam needs help, other than just a cleaning crew. It needs pressuring washing, landscaping, tree trimming. I would give a 2.5 if that were an option. EXPERIENCE: The next morning, we go outside to walk to the main house/breakfast, and the dog, Sadie (a Golden Doodle I think), is barking in the parking lot. It was about 8:45 so I commented to my husband that I hoped no one was trying to sleep late (the doors are on the outside like a motel). So we go in to breakfast and sit in one of the booths. Sadie is right in the dining room pestering a single male guest. Then after we get seated, Sadie comes over to me and tries to get me to take her slobbery tennis ball and I don't so she drops it on my bench. There are a couple more couples and two older ladies. Pam is in the kitchen and she serves each couple/guest individually as they come in so it takes a little bit to get our food. I couldn't find any hot water to make tea so we just had to sit there until she came in; about 4-5 mintues. Sadie kept going from table to table begging for food. Now keep in mind that this dog is kind of tall and when she puts her paws on the table (yes she did), her head is at the same height as the guests. The single guy ate fast and left. The two older ladies were about to have a conniption. One young lady loved Sadie & took a selfie with her on her bench seat. When Pam came in to serve more food and then sat down to chat with everyone, the ladies tried to diplomatically point out that Sadie was jumping on the table trying to eat people's food and/or begging for food. She basically called Sadie "Rotten" and joked that she had spent $3,500 on training school to no avail and that she herself had lost the Alpha Dog fight because she gave in to "Rotten". Then something super weird happened: Sadie got in Pam's face (again she was seated but Sadie was at face height) growling. I could see from my bench seat and thought the dog was going to chew her face off! It scared me and I am not afraid of dogs, not even growling ones. But this was a snarling lunge, like something set her off. Then Pam made jokes, trying to fluff it off, and Sadie backed off. But not cool - what if she had bitten her? Or one of the guests? Again - I hate to write this, however it is important that folks know that this happens, particularly if you are not a dog nor animal lover. And even if you are, no one wants other peoples pets trying to beg food - not paying ones anyway. Then, of course, it makes you think about how much Sadie was in the kitchen while Pam cooked as the dog does have a crate but apparently not in it during dining time. Then the ladies left but then came right back and pointed out that Sadie was leaning on the kitchen counter eating everyone's leftovers and Pam just shrugged, like "what can I do?" The Good Points: 1)Pam is nice 2) our Cottage room was very clean/large & the porch area was cute looking out over the meadow (if she cut the greenery off the fence so that you could see from sitting in the chairs) and had tons of towels 3)the AC blew really strongly & cold 4)the sheets were soft 5)the bed was comfy except the light metal frame squeaked when you moved 6)liked the pork tenderloin with potatoes (cooked in the crockpot) and bread. We paid $345 per night which is pretty pricey considering the area (not the greatest) and the not new/fresh state of the Inn. Honestly, worth about $199 per night. In no way is it worth $345. It must have fetched that price due to leaf season and the Louisville convention with thousands of attendees. If you don't mind older furnishings/style, and don't mind eating with a large moody dog, then this place would work. Otherwise, I think I would pass. (I ran out of space so I couldn't post the whole review).

My husband and I were planning a trip from Ohio to North Carolina and wanted a place to stay for an…read moreevening to break up the long drive. We stumbled on Three Springs and it will be our permanent go to place for our NC trips or even a long weekend. Close to the highway, easy to find, but nestled back far enough to feel secluded, this was a perfect location. The owner was amazing! She allowed us to have a late check in (and even later than we had discussed when we ran into traffic), the facilities were extremely clean and well kept. Although we came in the off season, she still told us where some of the cool historical sites were, and told us we were free to explore and enjoy all 100 plus acres. When a windstorm hit two days before our stay, she called us personally to tell us of the tree "damage",which was only that the cabin didn't have electricity, something we didn't mind at all, and she offered us several other options. Being outdoorsie we had no problem going without electricity, in fact, probably preferred it. Our dogs were allowed, which was a must for us, we paid a reasonable and refundable deposit, and they are very much animal lovers. I could go on, but long story short, we couldn't have been more pleased with our stay. My husband found Three Springs at my request to locate a place for us to camp that night, and needless to say he is quite pleased with himself.

This place could be a real gem. But it is a dump. The ads say 50 amp service at all sites...Not…read moreTrue. We had 30 amp, and the breaker was weak. Could only run a minimum amount a electrical components to not blow the breaker. The water was a hose from a sit about 70 ft away and it has a hole in it, so was worthless. The sites were overgrown, as well as the whole campground. There were permanent campers there and there sights were full of garbage. The sites were significantly over priced, and its obvious they dont care cuz they are pretty much the only option for visitors to the Ark adventure. If i were to go to the ark adventure again, id stay in Cincinnati and drive.

Mr. Lee is a wonderful host! We stayed two nights and felt right at home. Both suites are…read moreabsolutely beautiful and have a lot of room. The dinner was absolutely fantastic. We will be back!

My mom knew the cook there and we decided to do lunch here one day. We sat for 25 minutes and were…read morenever even acknowledged. We never went back. It looks a little on the fancy side, and it looked like there were a lot of business people having lunch there at the time. It's right smack in the middle of town, so I can see why it would be full at lunch time.

First off, we picked this campground because the price was extremely reasonable. I was traveling…read moreacross country with a friend and her kids and my kids in my C class rv, towing a jeep and had no issues navigating through the park. This was a clean campground with plenty for kids to do. The pool was very clean and I saw the lifeguard check the chemicals multiple times. For adults, theres a nice little bar. Definitely no complaints there! But, what stood out for my friend and I, was the exceptional customer service. And while I won't go into details, we found ourselves in a situation and the owners went way above and beyond to help us out! We couldn't be any more grateful for their kindness to us strangers! I told my husband I would definitely like to return for a longer stay, for that alone! If the owners see this, again, thank you so much for your help, we truly appreciate it! Can't wait to return!

I enjoyed the Whispering Hills RV Park and its location. There are full hook-up sites, a swimming…read morepool, a lake, basketball, bark park, bar, picnic tables, and a playground with giant blow ups for the kids to enjoy. There are plenty of places around the park to just sit and enjoy a book. Some sites offer fires, but ours didn't. There are two laundry locations, but they only have a few washers and dryers. That's not enough when the park has 230 sites. Expect to wait for one to open. You do have a picnic table, but it's time to repair them. They did add in their flyer to call if you have an issue with your picnic table. You mow and clean up your site after someone stays, so you should already see any table issues. When I get to a site I've already spent many hours driving and don't want to call with any issues. I want to set up, relax, and enjoy the amenities. The property is very clean and well managed. They have an employee take you to your site and assist you in pulling in. We would definitely stay here again!!

My husband and I just spent a lovely overnight here after winning a stay at an auction. Pamela and…read moreRichard could not have been any nicer and so very welcoming. Our bedroom with its own large bathroom was beautifully decorated and so very plush-even had plush robes hanging in the closet for our use! Mini refrigerator was stocked with sodas that we mentioned we liked. We arrived around 3 and went to our room. About an hour later our picnic basket was ready. The sandwiches and cupcakes were DELICIOUS! The next morning our breakfast included a croissant with some kind of blueberry compote and cheese filling with crisp bacon. OMG! The homemade food at Charred Oakes is worth the stay. What a lovely time in a beautiful BnB with very gracious hosts.

We stayed at the Charred Oaks Inn while on the Bourbon Trail in mid September. Richard and Pamela…read morewere wonderful. From the moment they opened the front door to the morning of our departure, they were very welcoming. Their knowledge of the history of the area, recommendations for restaurants and local businesses, and afternoon picnic baskets were incredible. The room was very cozy and warm. Pamela's homemade breakfasts were amazing (and this is an understatement). I would highly recommend staying at this lovely Inn!!!