Our experience at The Pineola was terrible. We booked a cabin for a family wedding, expecting a…read morenicer, more professional experience. Instead we got disappointment at every turn. Upon our arrival, we wanted to start a fire in the gas fireplace in the cabin. I reached out to the Pineola contact I had been communicating with via text and asked for directions for lighting the fireplace. Their response was to send a link to a document that didn't provide instructions. We then received a text that said the fireplace was not able to be used at that time. We expressed our disappointment, as that was one of the reasons we booked the cabin. There was no offer to move us to another cabin or any other accommodation. The next morning we had to reach out to them once again to ask about how to turn the heat up in the cabin, as the inside temperature had gotten to 56 degrees. After much work, we finally figured it out. Also that morning the water was out throughout the property. We were alerted at 8:45 AM via text, with no alternative suggestions for bathroom usage or showering facilities. The closest toilet we found was at the BP station down the street, and since we had family functions that day, showering was soon needed. The water finally came on at 12:00 PM. While the water was out, we received a standard text asking if there was anything they could do to improve our experience. I responded that it had not been a good experience: in addition to these issues, the décor was run-down, bed was lumpy, water pressure (when we had it) was low. I asked how they planned to compensate us for the inconveniences. They responded that the water issue was a surprise and that the fireplace in the unit was just for show. In fact, the fireplace was NOT for show, as it had a pilot switch and regulator attached. The cabin was also advertised with a fireplace on a detailed sheet on the website. We never received information on compensation, nor compensation in general. At that point, my husband and I decided to move to the Marriott Courtyard and sent a text that we were checked out. Our needs were dismissed and we were directly lied to about the amenities or lack thereof. To add to our frustration, the person on the text refused to provide the full name of the General Manager of the property when requested so that we could communicate with him/her directly rather than through a general email, preventing us from speaking directly with the person in charge to take responsibility for addressing the issues. We sent repeated emails requesting compensation with nothing but standard emails thanking us for the stay, no direct, personal response.

Our favorite place to stay when we come to the mountains! The rooms are clean, the beds are…read morecomfortable, and the location is perfect! Close to amazing hiking trails and great restaurants. Plus, the tap room has cold beer and great live music. My favorite mug was purchased at their gift shop (which has a ton of fun stuff!), but unfortunately I dropped it. So, I'm looking forward to going back & getting a new one! I've stayed at the Pineola many times now and the staff were always incredibly attentive and friendly. Whenever we plan our hiking trips, I don't even bother looking at other lodging options, because we love staying at the Pineola!

This has been on our bucket list since we moved to Nc 2 years ago! I wasn't sure what to expect but…read moreit was AMAZING. I definitely feel it's a must see at least once in your life. No detail was missed! We took the chairlift up to Oz and obviously back down. There was amazing views and scenery. Once we got to Oz there was plenty of spots for us to take pictures at and meet the characters. All characters did such a great job in their role! There is some hills and walking that you may need to wear good shoes or take a rest. I saw older people resting quite a bit as some parts can be difficult, I mean you are on a mountain! I'm very overweight and I did fine with resting 2 times after a killer hill. We also did the scenic view trail (extra fee) beautiful! Such a neat place and glad we finally made it out!

Honestly, I went in with fairly low expectations, and I left surprised at how much fun we had! We…read morearrived at the Beech Mountain Resort parking lot at 9:15am for our 10am time slot. There was plenty to do at the resort, including buying snack foods and shopping at Oz-themed booths. Around 9:30am we boarded the shuttle and then shortly after we left for the Land of Oz; we got there right at 10am. Without giving anything away, I was surprised at how coordinated the event was, and how we followed a pre-planned path, but we never felt like we were being hurried to the next event. I was concerned our tween boys would think the whole thing was hokey, but they had a blast too. All of the actors gave it their all, and I never saw anyone break character, which was impressive considering the amount of improv and crowd work they did. We zoomed through most everything, and we were done by a little after noon. If we had taken our time and gotten food at the Emerald City, we easily could have spent 1-2 more hours. It was an exciting event, and I'm so glad we went. There were lots of people in our time slot (1 shuttle and two school buses full), but everything was so well paced that it didn't feel overcrowded. Bit of advice: bring water and snacks in a backpack unless you are ready to pay a premium to buy them at the Land of Oz.

Had so much fun at Mysterium! The puzzles are challenging, intriguing, and very well thought out. I…read morelook forward to going again!

Genuinely so impressed with how intricate the omega room is. I can't even fathom how all of the…read morecomponents were created to flow so smoothly. We solved it with just a few minutes to spare, 2 adults and a child. It was very challenging but not discouraging. I can't clearly remember exactly what puzzles we did or how we got to the end because I was running on straight adrenaline but I do know it was incredibly satisfying. We walked in and even had the room to ourselves.

We honestly cannot say enough good things about The Barn at Cornerstone and more importantly the…read moreowners Ray and Kim. We booked this venue for our October wedding and we had the most magical, memorable, life changing experience. Kim and Ray really take this wedding hosting thing to a whole new level. Their expertise, professionalism, and involvement in every detail is unmatched. And all paired with such a calm, cool attitude which could soothe the most explosive of volcanoes. Never have I seen such genuine care, and effort taken to ensure the happiness of the couples and their families who have chosen to celebrate their special days with them. The property is absolutely breathtaking. Having everyone stay onsite made for a really special time opportunity to bring our families together. Ray and Kim really do provide a beautiful setting and experience. One which encouraged strangers to become friends and friends to become family. As previously mentioned we cannot say enough good things about this venue, the people and the good vibes that were felt all around. Ray and Kim - welcome to our family!!

We had an outdoor wedding with 100 guests planned for my daughter May 12, 2017 in Boone, NC. As…read morethe forecast grew more and more grim for that day, we had to make the decision to change venues three days before the wedding. I came across The Barn at Cornerstone and contacted Kim immediately. I was stressed and in full panic mode but as soon as I talked to her she began putting me at ease. She explained that although the Barn was not quite completed she would do anything in her power to help make this work. The day I visited her, the barn had no electricity. We talked through it and decided to rent a generator. The barn was still in progress but was already beautiful and rustic and I could envision something truly special there. Kim and her husband, Ray, worked tirelessly and two days later when we arrived to decorate and rehearse, the Barn not only had electricity but beautiful chandeliers were hung. We had a wonderful rehearsal dinner outdoors at the lodge that evening. The setting was gorgeous and the grounds were lovely. Ray continued working on the barn up until the afternoon of the wedding and Kim attended to every detail and also coordinated with my caterer. She took so much work and worry off my hands and allowed me to enjoy every moment. We ended up having the most beautiful, intimate wedding that evening. Rain fell heavy on the roof of the barn as they took their vows. It was absolutely magical. I know that once the barn is complete it will be one of the best venues around. There are beautiful venues everywhere but you will be hard pressed to find people like Kim and Ray. I cannot express my gratitude enough.

We just came in and we had an issue on lane 12 where the arm kept dropping down while we were…read morebowling, we tried to tell the staff multiple times to no prevail then the manager comes over and tells us if we hit the bar one more time we would be kicked out of the place and have to pay for it.

I came to the establishment to enjoy a night out with my husband and Dad. This was a great choice!…read moreI loved that because it was after 6:00 p.m. the lights were dimmed and it was kind of like glow in the dark bowling. The food smelled amazing and there was a completely stocked bar. The staff was very helpful and consider it and the establishment was very clean and neat. If you ever look for a cheap outing, I would definitely recommend coming here because it is enjoyable but also won't break the bank.

Such a great couple, reservations are done via text and trouble free. The weekday ride allowed my…read morewife and I to take turns and the mix of side by sides (talon/zforce 800) was really neat to experience. The base of the operation allowed for a very friendly atmosphere of low pressure and lots of time to adjust as needed to the different machines. Trails were challenging but not intimidating. Provided lunch was so good and a huge surprise. Overall the experience was so good we may invest in our own side by side, highly recommended.

Awesome ride in the mountains. Scott and Dyan are excellent guides. You can really tell they love…read morewhat they do. We had so much fun we booked a fall ride. Can't wait to do it again!

Great location great staff great service my son Daughter and her friend here to have a little…read morebirthday get together and they had a blast. We booked a two hour, but they got worn out within an hour we do again.

Pros: - Very kind and professional workers on the tubing…read moreslopes at every turn. Kept us safe, even distance apart, lines organized, and kind and positive through it all. - felt very safe getting on and off conveyor belt, great for families - 5 lanes, all were open and functioning - all tubes were singles (no double tubes) but they would let you hold onto each other's tubes and make your own group train (we made a family of four mega tube!) - bathrooms were clean and warm - the indoor ski-house area had a fireplace and picnic tables "Opportunities for improvement": - food options were limited to chips / candy. You could purchase fresh hot coffee / hot chocolate. It would be nice if they sold a couple of warm food options like chili or hotdogs. Not a huge issue, but just be aware to plan accordingly. - there were some lines, it was the busy peak holiday season, but honestly we had plenty of time to enjoy tubing, and the lines were organized, and run by kind professionals A wonderful day with family !

Beautiful location and friendly staff! Great location to get away from the daily grind!read more

Decided to try this place out and everything was going great until my mom and little sister almost…read moredrowned, we all thought they were playing so we stood there and didn't do anything. Other than that I loved it and I'll make sure to visit again with life jackets