Our son started at Radford University this weekend and we were looking for a place to stay. All…read morelocal hotels were price gouging with rates triple the norm. I looked into a Bed and Breakfast and found the Rockwood Manor. The price was what you would expect with no price gouging whatsoever. It turned out to be a very happy turn of events. Rockwood Manor is about a 15 minute drive from Radford university and was perfect for our needs. The Manor is on the historic register. A bit rustic on in places, it was last renovated in 2005. It is a beautiful place and our Hosts Frank and Rochelle were warm, friendly and very welcoming. We stayed in the Blakemore room. It had lots of windows which provided a nice view of the property. Our room also had a jacuzzi which we used and it was amazing after a long day on the road. The bed was a bit more firm than what we are used to at home and we recommended a mattress topper but by no means is this a negative as it is a personal preference. The linens were nice and clean and smelled fresh. We walked around the property and they looked to be all set up for wedding events. Lots of space, lots of areas for photo ops. It would be an ideal place for a wedding with room for a reception. The inside while at one point was the family home was like walking through history. We loved it. My favorite thing about the place was that I felt at home. Frank and and Rochelle are wonderful hosts. The breakfast the next morning was great with options for everyone. They also set the food up buffet style which made me feel like I was at a big family breakfast :) The only suggestion I would have is for our hosts to look into some professional rug cleaning. There were a couple of stains in the rug under the table in our room would need professional stain removal to get out. This place is one of the best B&Bs my wife and I have ever visited. We loved it!!!

A good friend of mine, David Hill recommended Rockwood Manor when I asked him where I should stay…read morewhen my son graduated from Virginia Tech on December 15, 2023. The grounds and the home are wonderful. The house is full of the history of the home, American values and beautifully addressed for the Christmas season. The services, food and amenities cannot be beat in a surreal time setting in America's past. Christy was wonderful; she reached out to ensure we could gain access, answers questions and prepared our breakfast the next morning. She is the best and should be acknowledged for her spirit of excellent service. Rockwood Manor also has a Hokie room in the basement, I am sure it was in tribute to my son's graduation. Rockwood Manor is the best of the best!

What an amazing place. Organic meals made with love. Excellent accommodations. Work for stay if you…read morewant. This place has been an excellent place to relax and recharge. Planning on going back for a week or two next year so we can do a work for stay. Meals are donation based. Excellent smoothies also.

Just met Neville today in Harpers Ferry WV. Looking forward to visiting them…read more She seemed to be an amazing lady who is very passionate about her mountain retreat.

A Wedding at Nesselrod on the New: A Beautiful Day Marred by Broken Promises…read moreWeddings are meant to be magical and stress-free. When we began planning ours, we envisioned an intimate micro-wedding with about 50 guests on a crisp November day. We chose Nesselrod on the New, under new ownership, for its rustic charm. Unfortunately, what should have been a beautiful experience was marred by disorganization, broken promises, and unprofessional behavior. When we first toured the venue in July, Brittany, the new owner, promised the barn would be fully enclosed with permanent walls and heated floors by our wedding date. She also offered to decorate based on a Pinterest board I sent. However, early signs of disorganization appeared: Brittany gave different price quotes, delayed the contract (which still had the previous owner's information), and needed multiple reminders on details we had already discussed. The major issue arose two weeks before the wedding when Brittany casually texted us that the barn walls would not be built; instead, she would hang cream-colored tarps. A week before the wedding, she added that the heated floors might not work either. At that point, with guests' travel already arranged, it was too late to cancel. The night before our wedding, while we were in the middle of a special family dinner, Brittany sent a picture of the barn with clear plastic stapled up around it. Her accompanying message was, "I like it better without the tarps, brings in more natural light." I responded, "The main thing is to make sure it is warm. It's going to be dark. We want the tarps." Her response? "I'm not going to use them, they cost a lot for one-time use." This was the moment everything came to a head. She had promised tarps. She had promised walls. And now she was choosing, unilaterally, to back out of those commitments the night before the biggest day of our lives. Her tone grew increasingly defensive and dismissive. She claimed she'd gone "above and beyond" for what we had paid, even though she hadn't delivered what was contractually promised. She even said she had sold a car to afford the plastic sheets, which she insisted were superior to the tarps anyway. Her texts continued to get more hostile. When I began crying, my family insisted I cease communication. On the wedding day, Brittany and her husband were still stapling plastic up hours before the ceremony. Our florist arrived to install floral arrangements on the arbor, and Brittany's husband--Joe--helped her while muttering curse words and angrily saying, "Who the f** holds a wedding in November?"*. That is not something a vendor should ever say, let alone at the actual event. Guests had to wear coats indoors because the heated floors were non-functional. Brittany and Joe spent the reception sitting at the edge of the dance floor in casual clothing, scrolling on their phones. They looked completely disinterested and detached--like they were bored employees at a DMV, not hosts of a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Two teenage girls--wearing jeans and sweatshirts--wandered through the barn mid-reception holding a small dog. They helped themselves to food, stood around the drink table, and chatted with Brittany like it was a casual get-together. They even let the dog run around the dance floor, posing a tripping hazard while people were dancing. These girls made it into our wedding photos. Let that sink in. After the event, our family stayed behind to help clean up. We had been told that we only needed to remove the trash and that the venue staff would take care of the rest. However, someone had apparently gotten sick in the bathroom--and rather than quietly taking care of it as a venue host should, Brittany confronted my family and asked indignantly, "Who is going to clean the bathroom?!" My father and daughter-in-law ended up cleaning the mess in their wedding clothes. As our family packed up the decorations, Brittany casually suggested they leave them for her to use. She also wanted to keep the extra plates, cups, silverware, and food. It felt exploitative and incredibly presumptuous. At this point, our family was so done with the situation that they only left behind a box of crackers--which Brittany said she could use to feed her chickens. Brittany may be new to owning a venue, but there's no excuse for this level of disorganization, broken promises, and rudeness. What was most disappointing wasn't just that things didn't go as promised--it was the lack of professionalism, the gaslighting, and the hostile tone she took when we asked her to follow through on basic commitments. Our wedding ended up beautiful because of our loved ones and in spite of Nesselrod. Brittany's behavior added unnecessary stress to what should have been a joyful occasion. If you're considering Nesselrod on the New for your event, I strongly urge you to reconsider. A pretty venue is meaningless without professionalism and trustworthiness behind it.

Great service, incredible property, and wonderful rooms!…read more My partner and I loved staying at this charming cozy inn. Our room, the Lily of the Valley, was clean, spacious, adorably decorated and exceedingly comfortable to stay in. We loved the wallpaper, elaborate seating, and wooden furniture accents. Most of all we loved the huge bathtub surrounded by gorgeous green tile. The inn keeper, Jeff, offered a delicious home-made breakfast in the morning and was a joy to talk with! Are you tired of staying at hotels that nickel-and-dime you and don't care about your comfort? Ditch the hotels and stay at Nesselrod of the New, you won't regret it!

We attended a wedding in Fincastle and because of snow storm needed a place to stay close by. The…read moreBowman's were very accommodating! Their hospitality was 5 stars for sure! We only hated we didn't allow time to stay longer, but hopefully can return to enjoy their home again and the beautiful town of Fincastle. Highly recommend staying with the Bowman's if you are close by.

From the owner: 25 East Main Bed and Breakfast is a charming 1870 Victorian home in Historic Fincastle, VA…read more Wonderful breakfasts are provided at the time requested.

We had a lovely family week at the cottage and were blessed by Lilly & crew's hospitality. We saw…read moremany rainbows over the week. Amazing food and a very comfortable place to stay while visiting the area. I look forward to returning for a cooking class sometime. This place is magical

This is the most beautiful bed-and-breakfast my wife and I have stayed at! The views from the deck…read moreand the room are outstanding! The breakfast every morning was unbelievable! Our room was quiet and comfortable. All the modern furnishings made our stay comfortable, peaceful, and relaxing! The attention to detail was quite obvious, we will be back!

Some excellent Minnesota hospitality! They will always cook dinner and if you're lucky Dave will…read morewhip up some excellent late night cocktails. They know how to keep the drinks and conversation flowing!

Please read and heed the warning before supporting Creekside Resort. Kelley Sill ruined the…read morewedding experience for my parents, and for my sister, the bride. The event contract allowed NO option to cancel the event without Kelley keeping thousands of dollars. After the contract was signed, Kelley showed her true colors. It was too late to cancel the event because she had already collected several thousand dollars that would not be refunded. Most venues will take a percentage of the cost, depending on how long before the event you cancel, but Kelley demanded numerous payments up-front without a detailed explanation of the charges. She was not willing to allow other vendors that were not provided through her. When we contacted other vendors, she went to the bakery behind our backs, and told them not to provide service. If you contract your own cake, then she charges an extra plating fee to clean the silverware and linens. She charged an up-front service fee of $4,500 for her "wedding coordinator" fees, but little to no coordination was performed for this event. My mother and I set up the tables during cocktail hour. Kelley removed a white tablecloth from under the sign-in table right in front of the wedding guests at the reception, telling them that she didn't want marker to get on it because it was an antique. Why expose wedding guests to such behavior? The officiant, Kelley's husband, should be ashamed of the way he treated my family. For example, he was asked to say "Holy Spirit", instead of "Holy Ghost", and he told the couple he would say it ONLY if he could remember. He was very rude, unfriendly, and unkempt. He charged $350, plus tax for his service (in my experience this is usually made as a donation to a Church rather than a set fee for personal service), and he also refused to join my family at the rehearsal dinner OR the reception when so graciously invited. The cabin was not worth $310/night. Kelley also charged half of the room payment 60 days prior to the event, AND there was a 2-night minimum, so guests who came Saturday were NOT given the option to stay at Creekside. The food service was an absolute let-down. The pork at the reception was DRY and tough, the green beans were extremely undercooked, and the rolls were also VERY DRY. The rehearsal dinner food was very meager and bland. Breakfast was even more meager than the dinners, and the staff was certain to make sure no one ate enough to get full. The alcohol package was disgraceful. There is no liquor, but Kelley charges as much for beer and wine as full-bar options cost at other venues. There was also no cash bar option at this. There was also no choice to serve alcohol at the rehearsal dinner. This is definitely dependent on the type of wedding that you want, but it did not suit the bride and groom's wishes. Kelley should be ashamed of herself for not returning the $500 security deposit. Here are the reasons she did not, in her own words: 1. Clean up of litter (including large quantities of cigarette butts, beer tabs, beer cans, bottles, broken glass and other debris) on grounds in multiple areas (parking lots, landscaping and lawns) $140.00 2. Wine glasses broken at the wedding reception (5 x $6 each) = $30.00 3. Staining of tablecloths by blueberry pies (not wedding cake as was agreed upon) brought in ($120). Total deducted = $290.00 Balance returned = $210.00 What kind of catering venue charges for stains on the tablecloths? I'm not sure if anyone else has experienced this, but it was a first for me! Also, individual guests should have been responsible for their areas, NOT my parents!!! My family doesn't even smoke, and it is disgraceful that they should be charged for cleaning up cigarette butts. I also found cigarette butts when we arrived that I graciously threw away. Also, there were no televisions or phones on the property except for a couple of emergency phones outside at random locations. I had friends coming who had left their children at home, and this was a serious concern for them, since there was NO WAY to contact their childcare providers. Communication during the weekend was impossible, even between cabins due to the lack of landline phones and reception. I can understand wanting to get away, but it is possible to have a quiet vacation and still remain connected to loved ones in case of emergency or necessity. In conclusion, I would not recommend wasting any of your money on this sub-par resort with disappointing, low-class service. I wish that I could warn anyone considering staying at Creekside that their money could be better spent at so many other beautiful, welcoming spots in West Virginia. I was born and raised in this Wild and Wonderful state and know it has more to offer than the Creekside. There are so many other places that provide amazing service at great prices where the owners/operators actually WANT you to come and enjoy your experience.

I have never before written a negative review about a rude vendor or inadequate service, but I'm…read morecompelled to write one about Creekside Resort in Greenville, WV. From the moment we decided not to use Creekside's personal vendors (optional) for my daughter's wedding, we were treated with disdain. My lodging of $458.08 per night (2-night minimum) was outdated with slanted floors, old shag carpet, and very few towels/washcloths. No cell phone coverage, internet, or TV service for guests. Closest town was 12 miles if you wanted snacks, lunch, or newspapers. Note: the entire wedding had to be paid in full long before the wedding even occurred. I was not able to cancel this vendor because they do not allow any refunds of payments once you commit. Our invited guests comprised of an architect; a heart surgeon; several military officers; a cardiac nurse; two school principals; a college professor, high school teachers; administrators; business owners; politicians; and a pilot, to name a few. Whether it's common practice or whether it was intentional by Creedside's coordinator, my guests were insulted and inconvenienced when no ice was placed in any glasses at reception nor was any beverage filled with water or tea. Why should a paying customer have to ask for coffee to be prepared and served and dessert spoons and plates be provided at the reception simply because we didn't use Creekside's vendor for our wedding cake? The entire experience provided by Creekside Resort was highly costly and disappointing with no attention to detail. This is not the first large social event I have been involved with, but it will certainly be my last as a customer or a guest at Creekside Resort in Greenville, WV.

Very nice place. Dave and Darlene are wonderful hosts. They are very welcoming and make you feel…read moreright at home. We loved our room and the bed...oh it slept great!! We will return.

From the owner: We would like to invite you to join us at our Blue Ridge Mountain B & B where we offer you more…read morethan "just a room". Located just off the Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and only minutes from Mt. Airy, fictional Mayberry, your visit to our Virginia bed and breakfast will take you away from the hustle and bustle of city noise and traffic. Our private driveway takes you to our hilltop country home, where peaceful vistas of apple orchards, rolling hills and the Blue Ridge Mountains will take your breath away.

This lovely inn was situated conveniently near everywhere we needed to be. The house is a beautiful…read moreold home with amazing woodwork, spacious rooms and a calming feel. The inn owner is a delight-friendly, knowledgeable about Bluefield and surrounding areas and she serves a delicious, freshly cooked breakfast!!

Perfection!!! We had planned an overnight in Bluefield our halfway stop to our destination, Baker's…read moreHill Inn was beyond our expectation. The Inn was built in 1910, Lisa, the owner has transformed the home into a beautiful establishment. The front porch is very inviting as well as the room we occupied with an adjoining porch. Very clean, beautifully decorated. Our bed was so comfortable we didn't want to get up. We had our furry baby, who Lisa welcomed with treats. Lisa is so hospitable, attentive & friendly, who really made us feel welcomed. She tops your stay off with a great breakfast, fresh berries, bacon, scrambled eggs, & apple turnovers, variety of juices & endless cups of coffee. A must!!!