This whimsical retreat is a three-story, stone covered, storybook castle in the woods about 20…read moremiles north of Asheville, North Carolina. It is built into the hillside, so the second floor is the main entrance. Downstairs is the kitchen and living area with a delightful patio. The second floor has a large bedroom, bathroom and its own patio. The third floor is a loft with beautiful, wood-carved, queen-size bunk beds and foosball - the perfect place to stash the kids if you couldn't get away without them! The retreat is an ideal way to be "off the grid" for a weekend or full week of personal reflection, romance, fun with friends or a family retreat, but off the grid is an option since the cottage is wired with internet and satellite television. The decorator must have a great sense of humor. It is sophisticated enough to satisfy the most discriminating, but there are stuffed animals displayed like hunting trophies and peering out from cubbies. The road to the retreat is gravel covered and steep in spots. I can imagine it would require four-wheel-drive in the winter and you wouldn't want to drive a ground-hugging Ferrari at any time of the year. That ruggedness helps keep the riff-raff out to provide an incredibly quiet experience. (If your Yelp shows the Google map to the retreat location, you can see by the twisting, winding roads how far off the beaten track this respite is located!) Beefy's Retreat provides an enjoyable stay and a great chance to let your inner Maid Marian and Robin Hood run free!

We just returned from our North Carolina vacation. We experienced several highlights,but this…read more little "micro castle" , as they call it ,was the most unique. It is near Asheville but really out by itself so you feel privacy and accessibility. This is not roughing it. My Lord, they even had an Ipod Dock (which I had no idea existed) It would be a good idea if you go to bring an ATV, plenty of places to roam on the road. It is also a great place to ride bikes,hike all that stuff. We saw a ski resort at the bottom of the hill but the kids seemed to be taking the chair lift up carrying their bicycles Oh and the critter are abundant but fortunately the cute little hot tub is privately fenced. The place is small but has lots of beds. We are a couple and it was perfect small and very unique like a storybook tower in levels. We especially liked the Gratitude Tree, where we were encouraged to hang a message of what we were thankful for on this tree in the woods just outside the cabin. If you have a large family and want to spread out this may not be the place but I will be back for a hunting trip Also not easy to find but the directions were great, also back there the gravel road is king, that may require a 4WD in snow but we were there just at beginning of the leaf season which was awesome. The Asheville area was quite a pleasant surprise they call it the Paris of the South but this isn't supposed to be about that huh? Bring Food and Spirits with you. Nearest store is like 15 mins away. Quiet YES!!!

Best place in Newport Gatlinburg area, Tennessee. A hikers oasis with awesome mini cabins, a…read morebeautiful pond, saunas, hot tubs, you name it and all your supplies you need at your fingertips plus an amazing hostess. Tammy Jean is easy to contact and awesome to correspond with, she will make sure you have the best stay possible. Everything is clean and neat and the property is a gorgeous place to get away from it all. Laundry on site a store with your immediate needs, the best vacation waiting for you to show up.

My in-laws have their camper at Springbrook Cottages for a month and a half. It's a short drive…read morefrom their home in Mars Hill. Springbrook Cottages has five 50 amp full hookup RV sites, and we rented one for the weekend to visit my wife's parents. We were impressed. The campground area is right on Spring Creek, great for wading or trout fishing. The campsites are good sized and not very densely packed. And the pricing was very reasonable. The management is friendly and a pleasure to deal with. This is one of the few places we have camped where we weren't handed a list of rules upon arrival. Bridge Street, the main drag through Hot Springs is about two blocks away, and there are many shopping and dining options there.

I have stayed in several of the cottages and they have all been clean, comfortable, and affordable…read more The location is incredible because it is near all of the restaurants and stores in town, and it is in walking distance to the hot springs. I also love that the units have a porch that looks out on the creek. It is very near the train tracks, but that has never impacted my stay here. The owner does smoke in her office, which is also her home, but the units are smoke free, and she is very nice and always accommodating.

Bald Mountain House had hands down the best food of any bed & breakfast I've ever been to! Monika…read moreis an outstanding chef! The house is tucked up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, so the view from the porch is breathtaking. We also enjoyed hiking on the Appalachian Trail, which was easily accessible from the house. Our room was really a suite and was very comfortable. We hope to come back again.

Selfishly, I would rather not write this review and keep this gem a secret, but the proprietors…read moredeserve for the B&B community to know about this place! We arrived on Monday and departed Friday to continue our vacation. We checked into a more "highly regarded" and more expensive B&B today. Already, we see many things at Bald Mountain House we do not find here. First, Monica is an amazing hostess, incredible chef (most amazing breakfasts ever!), and cares for her guests so well! It is the most peaceful and tranquil place we have ever stayed. The king Tempur-pedic in the Blue Ridge Suite was like being in our own bed at home, except the only sounds we heard was the flowing steam and singing birds. The cool mountain are allowed us to keep the windows open our entire stay, even when we turned on the AC for a cool sleep at night. The place smelled so fresh and was very clean (perfect 100 sanitation rating). There were always drinks stocked in the fridge and coffee and cookies available in the dining room. The tap water was soft and tasted as good as any bottled water. We enjoyed the many comfy chairs on the huge covered porch as we watched golden finches, hummingbirds, and other beautiful birds feast at the many feeders while we looked at the vast mountain range above the flower planter boxes. We were able to do some hiking on the infamous Appalachian Trail, including breathtaking views atop Big Bald mountain. Monica provided a lot of helpful information when we asked, especially regarding dinner ideas. While the owners were on site and available 24/7, we appreciated that unlike other places we have been they did not immerse themselves into their guests space! We hope to return again in the future!

We found Dan s review to be accurate. Drove in and drove out. The critters by the office triggered…read moremy wife's asthma. The staff did recommend the koa a couple miles away.

We had a great overnight stay here. Darren suggested a different spot after we got there and we…read moreabsolutely loved it. He made sure we had fun and showed us around. What a great vibe! Planning on stopping there again soon and any time we pass through the area. -Jeff and Kendra

The catering for holiday buffets is terrible. It gets worse with each event. The ambiance is…read morewonderful, except for the ballroom. I'm not sure what that wrinkled drape is covering behind the bar, but it's hideous. Service is good, not great, but they haven't been trained. Raw bar needs cocktail forks and crackers. Main dishes are just barely warm and not seasoned properly. Bake fresh rolls and serve hot! It's like a country menu that tried to grow up. Desserts are shameful.

Great historic hotel in Greeneville. General Morgan Inn is situated right in the heart of town and…read morewithin walking distance of the Andrew Johnson home and visitor center. The hotel dates back to the 1800s and has a lot of interesting design features. I found my room to be spacious and, thankfully, very quiet too. Bed was comfortable and the hotel had decent amenities. It did seem quite dated (ie 90s era brass, carpet, old phone, etc.) with the interior finish. That's probably the biggest issue here. But, it seemed very clean (perfect health score) and is still nice. The only thing that would improve the hotel is to update the interior finish in the rooms. Otherwise, it's good and you'll be comfortable here. I really liked that they give you a $8 voucher for the nearby coffee shop. That's a nice perk since the coffee is better than what you'd find in a regular hotel. Also, they have 3 free Tesla chargers. That's a big benefit if you have a Tesla and want to charge on the road. Overall: Great hotel with a lot of charm. Worth a stay.

We had a wonderful stay! The owners are extremely nice & the "wolf" pack is extremely friendly. I…read moreloved that my son & I were able to bring our fur babies along as well. They even have a pet cam that you can log into & see your fur babies when they have to stay home. I highly recommend this Hideaway. Only about an hour drive to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge area, we were close enough for "big town" shopping and sightseeing. But for the days we didn't want to go anywhere, we had adventures on the property to keep us entertained. We will definitely return.

This cabin is beautiful, very private, yet not far from town. The description and picture are…read moreunderstated, It was a pleasant surprise !t very nicely decorated, spotless, the tv and hot tub a definite bonus. ONE WARNING: if you have Att you will not have service, prepare to take a screenshot or make a printed copy of directions and check in procedure. I did not do this and I took 2 trips to the visitors center, which was very helpful I would recommend this cabin to anyone.