Extremely rude, disorganized, shocking experience. I really…read moretry not to leave bad reviews but I am shocked at how my dad and I were treated for horseback riding. I had purchased 3 gift certificates from Dwight last June. We weren't able to book last year and after winter I tried several times to get a hold of him to book the half day rides we had purchased. I eventually had to get in touch with them through Facebook messenger. We booked for April 25 at 8:45. We were about to head to the trail and another group drove up and they had also been booked for 9:30. Dwight had overbooked not remembering. They also had a wedding that evening. I understand mistakes are made and everyone is human. However, Dwight proceeded to be extremely rude telling us we had to wait over an hour for them to saddle up four more horses. We were expecting storms that afternoon, that Dwight had called me twice about concerned for the weather that day. We also had paid for 3 people which Dwight had initially said that would guarantee us our own time and private ride. He snapped out me saying no I was mistaken we would have paid $500 for a private ride. I asked him to not speak to me or my father that way and he yelled at me to get off his land and he would refund me. This was so shocking. He knew I had gotten this horseback riding trip for my dad because my mom passed away two years ago in April. I was extremely upset and he wrote me a check for a refund which ended up being $495. I would have paid the extra $5 if that would have actually gotten us a private ride. He was so unbelievably rude we couldn't believe it. I advise to never work with Dwight. The girls that were the trail guides were very nice.

This was the most miserable unorganized experience I've ever had! Dewight forgot that he had booked…read more2 groups at the same time. Instead of apologizing, he told us that he would refund our money and very rudely told us to get off his property Totally Bizarre! Bottom line was ,the other party had 4 riders and it was only my Daughter and me Maybe 4 paying guests against 2 paying riders? I have never been thrown out of any place in my life At 74 years ago, I was Shocked!

I wish I could give more than five stars. I have close friends that enjoy getting together. We…read morewanted a location that was near an airport, had four bedrooms and was affordable. The Gala Farmhouse is owned by Robin and Richard. Ruby (their treasured dog) is really in charge and runs the place. If a blade of grass on the working farm threatens you, she will bark at it. If a bird flies overhead, she will chase after it. Part of the house was built in the 1800s. It was a working milk farm. The family owns most of the land that you see surrounding the farm, including the campground (along the James River) that is walking distance from the house. The house has been renovated and expanded. The mountains and trees and beautiful sky make a great backdrop for photos and fun. Three of the four bedrooms have a queen or double bed. I slept in the room with twin beds (they are more suitable for kids). The dryer is in a closet by the front door. Check in time is 4pm. Check out time is 11am. There is a minimum two night stay policy. The house was rented for eight days. The kitchen is fully stocked with a microwave, dishes, pots & pans and most kitchen gadgets that you would want. The refrigerator has an ice machine. There isn't a dishwasher. We spent a lot of time eating meals and playing games in the kitchen. There are little items hidden all over the house that are a fun scavenger hunt for kids. There is also a supply of toys & games. The owners live nearby, which is handy if you need them. Two bedrooms are on the lower floor. The best closet is on the lower floor. Two bedrooms are on the upper floor. The showers are great (no tub). The living room has five seats that recline. We spent evenings visiting and playing games there. There is a giant screened in porch at the side of the house. You can play games or have a meal at the table. There is also a swing and hammock. It gets breezy in the screened in area at night. The other screened in porch is fun for enjoying the view. You can bring a camp chair onto the porch. If you don't want to drive 30 miles to Walmart or 8 miles to Family Dollar, you can walk around the corner to Eagle Rock Grab and Go Country Store (aka Exxon Gas Station). You can buy a lotto ticket, a pizza and essentials, including a life jacket. The trip was a wonderful way to reset and relax. The sunrises are beautiful. The sunsets are spectacular. We enjoyed walking to the James River. Guests of the Gala house have access to the campgrounds and picnic tables. The water is nice. If you don't have a fishing pole you can buy it at the country store. You can also purchase cigarettes but don't smoke them on the property. A highlight of our stay was greeting Ruby every day. She is head of security and farm manager. She isn't aware that she is a dog. She loves to say hello. She rides every where with Richard. We took a tractor ride during our stay. It is a convenient way to explore the property and see the train tracks and farm. The house gets chilly at night. There are quilts in each room. The televisions have basic Direct TV stations. The televisions aren't the newest, but they get basic channels. We didn't pick a place to watch television. We wanted to spend time together. There is WiFi and lots of happiness in the house. We enjoyed day trips to Roanoke, Lexington and Salem. I highly suggest the Lexington Carriage ride. When you are coming to the house, you will use a GPS address that is down the road and not the actual address. Once you see the giant farm equipment, you know you have reached the property. That information is on the Gala Farmhouse rental page on Facebook. The owners are kind. Richard helped fix my tire when it was low on air. We had wonderful days exploring the area and enjoying the beautiful property. Bring great people with you. That will enhance the quality of your stay.

My wife & I had a wonderful experience! The repurposed antebellum house was rustic and full of…read morelove. Mrs. Bonnie made us feel right at home. For a bed & breakfast, we could not have asked for more. The lady can cook! What else could one expect from a delightful southern belle. Not to give too much away ... but read the chapter 16 of the Book of Acts of the Apostles to get a feel for the divine hospitality we experienced from our gracious hostess. She gave us the history of the area which allowed us to treasure our visits to the museums in town. It has made a valiant attempt to rebrand itself as LYH. That trip back down memory lane of the struggles endured by the growing pains of our people, our country, our self-worth made us appreciate from whence we have come. The House of Lydia gave us the privacy we needed. I am glad that the Good Lord knows what to provide to keep the fire in our marriage roaring. The huge antique bed & luxurious, spacious bathroom with custom Jacuzzi made our 34th anniversary getaway memorable for sure.

My significant other and I spent the past Saturday and Sunday nights at House of Lydia B&B. The…read morebeautiful building was impressive, with Venetian plaster ceilings and arched doorways. (And the neighborhood has other gems to see if you take a walk around.) We stayed in the 1 Corinthians room, with my significant other loving the air jet bath. And while I'm not very tall, I could readily see someone who typically struggles with standard-height shower heads appreciating (if not loving) the rain shower. Owner and host Bonnie was fantastic. She went out of her way to accommodate our breakfast and lodging needs and wants. (Please be sure to tell her not just of any food allergies but also of any strong food preferences so that you can thoroughly enjoy breakfast.) She makes it a point to use organic ingredients, and there's plenty to eat. (I had so much to eat during the first breakfast that I skipped my lunch and almost could have skipped dinner.) It's obvious that Bonnie cares a lot about her guests. There's so much more that I could write, but I hope that this gives you a good idea. Get your reservation in; you won't be disappointed.

Comfortable cottage in rural setting close to quant small town. My wife and I enjoyed both the…read morecomfortable accommodations and the hospitality of the owners who gave us a wonderful tour of the area.

We happened upon this place while looking for a weekend getaway in the Wintergreen area. My husband…read moreand I both love the outdoors and love to hike, and we were looking for a location that would cater to both of these where we did not need to travel far. When we found the web page for Whispering Oaks, we knew that we had found our place. This home was exactly what we had been looking for! It looked warm and inviting, comfy, spacious, and it was close to many of the things that we wanted to do. We booked right away. The home did not disappoint. We arrived in the evening after dark, but the instructions were so specific for check in that we did not have any delay in finding the home or getting in. Everything was set up perfectly and was spotless. We booked at the beginning of December, and our hosts even set up Christmas cds for us and put movies out as well. We were able to come in and get settled quickly, and before we knew it, it felt like home. We put on a fire (there were firelogs as well as a huge supply of firewood waiting), turned on the television, and enjoyed lounging in the living room. The living room is huge-- the pictures truly do not do it justice. The ceilings are incredibly high and impressive, and it truly does make you feel like you are living outdoors (without the cold that is). The remainder of our stay was wonderful as well. We had all of the kitchen supplies that we needed to cook as well as other basic supplies that we needed to function as if it were our own home. Hiking, our main goal for the weekend, was also incredibly convenient. Our first day in town we ventured to the Nature Center to get oriented for a hike (this was not necessary, however, as our hosts left maps of all of the trails for us in the kitchen, but it is always nice to get a person speaking from experience about the trails nearby). We decided on the Upper Shamokin Falls trail, which did not disappoint- it was both challenging and beautiful. The second day it was a bit drizzly, so we decided to travel the walk around the golf course to the nature trail around the corner. We had an easier trail for this, but it was gorgeous and we still got a few miles in with the walk around the course. There are tons of trails to choose from within a short drive or walk, so no worries on variety. Overall, this has to be one of our favorite places that we have visited in the past few years. If you are looking for a place to stay in the area, Whispering Oaks is a wonderful choice.

Spent two nights here. Easy walk to the company store/ trains. Nice porch with swing, very…read morerelaxing. Did not use kitchen much but apparently well equipped. Living room with tv but couldn't watch anything, even with personal streaming. Our house had three bedrooms upstairs: one with a full sized bed, one with two twins, and one with a queen. Don't want to sound like a princess, but the pillows didn't work for me: way too firm/ hard and bulky, or too mushy... There were clean towels and the shower was very warm. I accidentally did not taken any interior photos ..... Beautiful setting; would definitely stay here again.

After nine years, I have returned to the Cass Company Houses as part of the West Virginia State…read morePark system. I love West Virginia state parks. They do a great job. I wish I could give the houses more stars than last time, but sadly, not much has changed. The houses look a little more tired than before, and the state park still hasn't done anything to make them any more comfortable or inviting. If I was in charge of the houses, I would hang old-timey pictures of men logging, of trains, scenery from other state parks, and black and white photos of the town of Cass from 100 years ago. Give your customers a sense of time and place. Also, these houses still need a lot of love and maintenance. They need new paint, roofs, and other miscellaneous items repaired or replaced. Overall, this is still a very cool place, and I will probably be back. But it's as if I can feel the town slowly dying....without more money and maintenance from the state.

This awesome gem is conveniently located to all the available activities in Roanoke. We stayed for…read morejust one night as time was limited, but we thoroughly enjoyed staying in the suite relaxing after a day of driving and attending a basketball game. Liz, the innkeeper, is the hostess with the mostess, with a generous breakfast menu to choose from that she carefully prepares to start the day off right! She has great suggestions and information for points of interest in the area. Her attention to detail to make our stay comfortable and relaxing was so appreciated. We highly recommend this beautiful, charming B&B. J&K February 2025

The hotel exceeded my expectations. Very clean, comfortable bed and awesome breakfast.read more

Had a wonderful three days at the Inn. We were in the area for birdwatching and they prepared to-go…read morebreakfasts for us on our early days. And we enjoyed relaxing in the evening and walking the grounds taking in all the local birds too. Great chatting with Elle and Bing. Looking forward to returning next year.

The staff (Elle and Bing) were super kind, and had made a delicious breakfast. The rooms were very…read moreelegant and British, with the bathroom shower having hot water. Lastly, the view from the entire estate is absolutely stunning, with there being a beautiful mountain in front of it all. Overall: 5 Stars, would recommend, but is a bit pricey!

Gorgeous little inn atop a knoll with amazing views of the blue ridge. Kind and attentive hosts…read moreDerick and Michele couldn't have been nicer. Place is extremely clean and nicely furnished- breakfast was fine, there are other options in addition to the main entree (a ham, egg and cheese breakfast bake- terrific). They offer homemade granola, yogurt and a selection of juices. Real draw here is this inn a shirt easy drive to downtown Lexington but you feel like you are out in the country. Can't wait to visit again when we can take advantage of the extensive porches and outdoor areas.

We spent our honeymoon here in 2012. It was great to ring in the New Year there and to enjoy the…read morequaint and inspiring landscape and the local shops in Lexington. Food was great and accommodations were excellent. The room we stayed in as well as the entire house was decorated very nicely and the paintings were beautiful. Thank you to the owners for some of our finest memories of our first year of marriage!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Turtle Brook Farms and proprietors Claudia and Lea. The…read morefarm has two cabins that have all the amenities needed to "rough it, but not too much" - full kitchen, sitting area / living room, and a beautiful porch that looks out onto the gorgeous mountains. The skies are so clear, with so little "light pollution" you can see the Milky Way at night with the naked eye. Fish in Dragonfly pond, hike the trails, climb to the top of "The Ridge," ride horses, dip in the natural Warm Springs, visit the George Washington National Forest, go "antiquing," visit The Homestead for music, fireworks and "high tea," eat a 5-star meal at The Waterworks at The Gristmill Inn -- all these activities are literally within a 10-mile radius of the farm. Claudia and Lea are friendly, helpful and respectful of your privacy as guests. Could not ask for more gracious hosts. Highly recommended, and we will be returning. Definitely.

Stayed here for a five day vacation in August and it was fantastic! It's just a simple nice house…read more There's no TV or other electronics which was just fine with me and my girlfriend. You can hike + bike straight from the house. The views are gorgeous. There are two small houses on the property, a horse farm. The houses are perfect for two people. I suspect it would be good for a small family too.