definitely recommend the stable horseback tours. We had the best tour guide Jason who was very…read moreinsightful with the history and went the extra mile to make it an amazing and fun experience.

I recently stayed at this resort and wanted to give my honest opinion. I'm always traveling, but…read morethis was work related. Mrs. Hill at the front desk was welcoming, but it seemed as though the rest of the staff had to force courtesy. Moving on to the rooms, the first room that was given to me had a moldy smell. After advising the front desk, I was moved to another room, which was better. The shower appeared to be coming apart and the ceiling was beginning to mildew; there was no smell. Other than this, the room was fine. Lastly, the restaurant. The food was decent. The salad bar was fresh and the trout was a tad salty. The lobster mac-n-cheese was pretty good. The views were wonderful, given it's in the mountains. All and all, my stay was fine, nothing to make me return, but I always say, make your own decision.

I am so glad my husband found Paradise Resort as the perfect place to celebrate his birthday. From…read morethe moment we checked in until the time we checked out, every staff member was welcoming, friendly, and genuinely hospitable. The resort is peaceful, quiet, and the perfect place for a weekend getaway. It gave us a chance to enjoy a much-needed digital detox--not just from our phones, but also from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. One of the highlights of our stay was the spa experience. We signed up for massages, facials, and the mineral soaks, and everything was absolutely amazing. The treatments were relaxing, rejuvenating, and exactly what we needed to unwind. The spa staff were professional and made us feel pampered from start to finish. We thoroughly enjoyed the wine tasting, and every wine we sampled was excellent. The live entertainment offered on weekend afternoons was also a wonderful touch and added to the relaxing atmosphere. During our stay, we took time to explore downtown Blairsville and discovered several charming family-owned restaurants. One of the things that made our stay even more special was finding a guest book in the cabin where visitors could sign their names and share memories of their stay. This was a memorable and relaxing birthday getaway. Between the beautiful setting, wonderful spa treatments, great wine, live entertainment, and exceptional hospitality, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. We will definitely be back!

Stopped in on our wine tasting tour. They are one of the oldest wineries here in north Georgia…read more Took the wine making tour with Bob the owner. Very cool. Learned some new stuff. Wines are mostly dry with a couple of whites and sweet wines. Everything we tasted was delicious. Our fav was the Jacked up red and the cab sav. A great spot with some very friendly people.

Great food and very nice responsive servers. Had Easter brunch. Great addition to area.read more

This was the third time to eat here. We bragged on it after the first two times, that were very…read moregood. This time was awful for so many reasons. We waited for over an hour for our food, they were out of several things, they replaced items without asking, if we wanted them, charged $7 for the smallest side salad ever seen, the cornbread and the Texas toast was dry, the entrees had very little actually meat, on and on. We won't go again......

Great location for Tail of the Dragon, and covered parking which is super important for car/ bike…read morefolks, nice place, clean, and pretty secluded.

Spent a week riding around the area on motorcycle and rented a treehouse cabin. (Poplar #3) We…read morereally enjoyed our stay in something out of the ordinary like a hotel room worrying about security or weather as parking is directly under the treehouse. The river is just a short walk down a well lit path at night deep enough to wade in with lots of chairs, fire pit and a horse shoe pit. We'll be returning when staying in that area again. Can't forget the staff who went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Thanks much Rivers Edge!!

What a beautiful place to visit. This is a laid back and carefree community that is tucked away…read morenear the Appalachian Mountains Trail. It's conveniently located close to Atlanta, Gainesville and Cumming areas to if you're looking to visit a city life atmosphere.

Always a fun place to visit. The community is welcoming, kind, and supportive of all people.read more

On my first day here I was welcomed by the most friendliest people…read more Within an hour I bought a membership, and now I am living here full-time. I can't say enough good things about serendipity. It is my rustic home where I am free to be myself. My nude self. Oh and I am free sing karaoke regardless of how I sound..lol

Family friendly! Children having a great time with grandparents…read more Loving people! NOT a weird swingers place! NO creepy vibe! Legit pure naturists enjoying the sun! I like to go cause I just hate wearing clothes! Husband and I are totally normal republicans. :p

Had a great time renting a boat. The staff is so friendly and helpful…read more Kind of a small parking lot, so get their early, but only a short walk to get onto your boat. They do have carts if you have a lot of stuff. Easy check in and got me on my way in about 30 minutes total. We'll be back if we need a boat in the area.

Rented three kayaks from Boundary Waters for a day on the lake while visiting from Arizona. We had…read morea great time from start to finish. The crew was super helpful and the kayaks were in excellent condition. The marina shop is well stocked - gear, clothing, sunblock, etc. Highly recommend.

We have stayed in numerous hotels in our travels and the Everett ranks as one of the best if not…read morethe best. It has so much charm. The rooms are well accommodating -- the lighting is excellent (the best yet) and the towels are large and plush. The staff so very friendly and helpful. The rooftop lounge with the fire pit was fantastic. We spent considerable time enjoying sitting up there. The location of the hotel is perfect for shopping and eating. Speaking of eating, the restaurant at the hotel offers delicious meals. Don't hesitate to stay at the Everett!!

BLUF: Historic building, friendly staff, interesting rooms and a convenient location…read more My husband and I really enjoyed our one night stay at The Everett Hotel inclusive of a delicious dinner at The Bistro. We would have loved to have stayed longer but we considered ourselves lucky to get a room at all during the peak Fall season. We stayed in Room 9 which is on the third floor loft with an interesting pitched ceiling but no windows. The room was great for afternoon napping and it was just footsteps away from the rooftop deck. For a longer stay we would have probably preferred a room on the second floor with windows. I love American history, architecture and Americana so staying in this old circa 1904 bank was fabulous. We even took a peak at the old bank vault that is now used as a wine cellar and pantry inside the restaurant. The hotel staff here is top notch. Everyone was so welcoming and I appreciate that the hotel called before our stay to see if we wanted to make a reservation in The Bistro. The Bistro is a small, quaint, refined restaurant that books full for its dinner service so it's nice that they make sure hotel guests have an opportunity to book first. Our dinner in the Bistro was fabulous - I had the filet while my husband had the Ettouffee. We also had breakfast at The Bistro the following morning which was also very good. In addition to the five-star staff and cozy room, we loved the location of The Everett Hotel. It was walking distance to everything in town including shops, restaurants and the train station. It was also a short drive to Smoky Mountain National Park. As an added bonus, it is right next door to the Swain County Heritage Museum. We were conveniently able to park behind the hotel. Other conveniences we appreciated were the filtered water and coffee in the hallway. A special shoutout to Daniel who made us feel so welcomed.

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

A gem in the country! They have a BEAUTIFUL golf course, an…read moreexceptional restaurant, and a very nice indoor/outdoor pool. They have many hiking trails and also horseback riding! We had the very best experience here with our friends! Highly recommend. PS) Very surprised about "Rita O's" review. She has only reviewed four establishments, and she has slammed all four with one star ratings and angry reviews. Wow, how sad.

I was very excited to book my reservation based upon the photos and website. When we arrived, the…read moregentlemen outside who help with luggage etc. Were very nice and helpful. The front desk employee Michael was also very helpful and friendly. The pool was nice and I found the room to be average, with everything In working order. The beds were a little hard and oddly the pillows were not uniform sizes. The bathroom door was very hard to open and close. A child could easily get stuck. We went to Brassie's for dinner and the server was very sweet and friendly but they were obviously shorthanded and the service was slow. We also ordered take out and the wings were a little freezer burnt. We did take out from the dining room as well, only ordering 3 side salads as they were out at Brassie's. The order was wrong (the initial bill was for 3 large salads (almost $40). It was finally resolved 25 minutes later, after a heated discussion between employees regarding changing the TV channel and an impolite exchange between the two hosts about who would seat a couple. The ice machine on the second floor did not work and the bartender at the dining room was rude. The view from the back porch was amazing, like something from a movie. The grounds were pretty and well maintained. The lobby is very nice as is the gift/pro shop. I did let them know at the front desk about the issues and they made a significant adjustment to my bill. Overall, we had a nice time and it is my understanding that this was their first weekend opening post Covid, so that might explain some of the issues. I did see another review that mentioned some of the staff making them feel unwelcome. This seems to mostly be an issue in the dining room. I got the same feeling and it was disappointing to find this in such a nice place. Overall, they seem to need to make some changes in staff and focus on details like adequate Brassie's staffing, less hold time when calling, verifying that things like the ice machine work, having food delivery to guest rooms from the restaurants, after hours food availability of some sort and fresh not frozen food in the restaurants. Please dont misunderstand though, the place is beautiful and some of the employees really worked to make our visit nice. Overall I would recommend. We travel very often and will return as this place does many things right. Hoping management will act on some of the feedback that I have spent time sharing here. The difference between an amazing stay and a mediocre one lies in attention to detail and how comfortable and welcoming staff are. With a few minor changes, this resort could be amazing.