The venue itself is nice, clean, and has great potential for events -- so my rating is based solely…read moreon my experience with the owner, not the space. I booked the venue for 10/25, but on 10/23, things went left. Up until then, communication and everything else had been fine. However, the owner gave one of my vendors incorrect information regarding communication, which wasn't true and felt unprofessional. That's when my experience started to shift. Another thing that bothered me was being asked to pay a damage waiver, then later finding out from my decorator that the owner had been onsite during setup. When I arrived around 7:30 PM for my Halloween photoshoot, the owner was sitting outside in her car. While I was inside taking pictures, she remained nearby. Once I realized she was still there, I decided not to continue my shoot and texted my decorator to come gather her things. Once my decorator came to collect her items, the owner joined us inside and stayed there until we finished, which added to the uneasy feeling I already had. Even though the event itself was canceled and I only used the venue for a photoshoot, I still paid for full-day access and expected to feel comfortable during my rental time. The venue is beautiful, but the owner's approach and lack of professionalism really took away from what could have been a much better experience. Update to Owner's Response: First, let's talk about communication. You were being lazy -- plain and simple. You know we've been communicating through email and Facebook Messenger, and your own response to my message (which I'll gladly post) proves my point. Second, I changed my personal phone number, which I'm under no obligation to share with you, especially since we were already in contact through multiple other ways. Instead of reaching out by email or Messenger like you've always done, you chose not to contact me at all -- and then lied by saying you couldn't reach me. What's worse is you contacted my decorator first, before even attempting to message me directly, and I have receipts of you admitting it. Third, let's address the deposit situation. I was asked to pay a damage waiver while you were onsite the entire time, monitoring everything during setup and throughout the evening. That didn't sit right with me, because if you're physically present the whole time, what exactly is the waiver protecting you from? Also, when we book an event, we're paying for private use of that space during the hours listed on the contract -- not for the owner to hover or interfere. You're supposed to be on contact for emergencies, not stationed inside the venue watching over everyone like a chaperone. Lastly, I don't care if you and my decorator worked well together or if other clients like you being onsite -- I didn't ask for you to be there. My review reflects my experience, not anyone else's.

I used this venue to host a conference event, and the experience was phenomenal. The venue was…read moreclean, modern and accommodated the event well. Everything was set up as I asked for it to be. Throughout the process I felt that special attention was being given to my requests and timeframes. The owner even threw in some extras that I had not thought to ask for. I was grateful for her consideration, because that was above the tenets of our contract. Many of my guests remarked on the space and inquired about booking it for their events. I was so pleased, that I have already booked the space for another event this year. I am always excited/grateful when supporting small business owners goes well. I can say, without a doubt, that Luxe will be my go to venue in the future.

It's always excellent at the Boland House. Everyone is treated like family, and there are lots of…read moreregulars. They have a decent selection of excellent wines and beers. They have sandwiches and charcuterie, and both are excellent. The ambiance is amazing! I love this place because they beautifully restored an 1840 home. It's classy but you can go casual. They have a gas fire pit to enjoy cool evenings. They also have a pavilion where you can watch your favorite college team.

Just WOW! Some friends invited us to Boland House on a Monday afternoon, and I'm more than glad we…read morewent. Great wine selection and some bottled and canned craft beers. And probably the absolute best charcuterie board ever. With some homemade salads and pickled onions. We devoured two! Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Owners are super friendly and love to talk about the history of the house. It's a beautiful property for weddings, showers, luncheons, whatever you need. I definitely look forward to another visit!

Purchased tickets for the Purple Martin tour for 8/15. A few days after I made the reservation…read moreonline, I received an email stating that I had been refunded for my ticket purchase. I was confused, so I called the office, as I had not requested a refund or been contacted before that email was sent to me. I inquired about the refund and they stated that I would need to rebook and they could not accommodate people on 8/15. I asked why I was able to book for 8/15 at all and they were hesitant to state it was an issue on their end. They eventually explained there was an issue on their end with their website, and they had to cancel everybody that had booked on 8/15, as they had an event that day instead (an anniversary - congrats to the couple), that their website wasn't reflecting. They did not apologize and simply stated if I wanted to attend a tour, I'd just need to pick another date or I could take the refund. I explained that date was the only one that worked and thanked them for their time. At some point, they called me twice that day. But they did not leave a voicemail the first time and the second time they left a voicemail where the employees were talking to each other about who on "the list" had been contacted about the cancellations and how to mark them contacted. It was clear they were unaware I had contacted them already. I did not call back and I have not heard anything since. Just felt a little weird ‍ and impersonal, for something that is supposed to be really cool! Not a super great experience.

We've enjoyed dining on the Spirit for many holidays, dockside, and enjoyed sunset cruises. The…read morestaff goes above and beyond to ensure you have a memorable experience. The food is fabulous and with dip deck setting it's the best sit down restaurant on the Lake!

Perfect place for a simple wedding!!! Water, woods, details that make for great photos. We were so…read morehappy we chose The Lake House for our brunch wedding!

This is a beautiful venue and I do not regret having my wedding here in September…read more I give it only 4 stars because of the difficulties I had with Julia, the Event Coordinator. She was unprofessional and very short with me when communicating though email even though I was nothing but friendly with her. When we first looked at the venue in person, she spent the whole time texting on her phone, and when I asked her questions about where couples typically have the ceremony she said "I don't really know anything about what they do because I am not here when they have the event." The worst part was the day of the event when Julia neglected to give me the passcode to enter---on the day of my wedding. We were doing the setup ourselves and working with very limited time and I ended up getting the code 45 minutes past when we should have had it! She claimed she "thought she had given it to me" and basically gave me a "whoops" when she looked back in her messages and found out she didn't. For a venue as nice as this, Julia certainly isn't doing them any favors. Otherwise, I have nothing but good things to say about this place. It is far more beautiful in person than what you see in the pictures, and the views from the inside and outside are amazing. I love that we could do both our ceremony outside in the sand, and our reception inside (with great views!) without having to have our guests change venues. It does, however, get very hot inside in the warmer months even with the fans and air conditioning since the place is screened in. All in all, the Lake House was the perfect casual, warm and inviting setting to have our small wedding!

My husband's High School Reunion was held here. It is the perfect venue. There is ample parking,…read moreplenty of seating and super clean restrooms. The view over the pond with all the stars in the sky is amazing and so peaceful. There is even a stage for live music and a playground for the kiddos. The tour of the tiny house revealed a cozy hideaway for a quaint, quiet retreat. I highly recommend this venue for your next gathering and the tiny house for a cozy getaway!

We used the Farm at 159 for our Sunday School party. It was great. Everyone was able to park and…read morehad no problem walking into the covered picnic table area. There was room for our food and plenty of places to sit and eat. We even played bingo and had a great time. The owner made sure all the lights were working and the bathrooms were clean and accessible. It was so peaceful and really made a great impression. Many of our class members are telling family about the tiny house for when they come in from out of tow. Highly reccommend this place!

We had our daughter's wedding at The Venue at Knot Hill on May 25, 2024. From the moment that we…read morewere introduced to the place we were met with a desire to make this event as special as possible. They have gone above and beyond with the details to make any event not only go smoothly, but to be as comfortable as possible with every need being met. We 100% recommend this Venue as a place to hold your next event.

From the owner: The Venue at Knot Hill was founded by The Humphries family…read more The venue sits on 48 acres of land that has been in the family for over 100 years. Following his daughter's vision, Chad Humphries decided to build this venue to share the beauty of this property with everyone. Beginning with a dream, this venue was drawn on a piece of notebook paper and built with love as friends and family pitched in to help see this dream become a reality.

Great wedding venue. Historic house with several rooms for different moments (dessert, pictures,…read moregetting ready, ...). Outdoor setting for ceremony. Reception on property with dance floor and outside tent-covered seating. Accommodations best for good weather. Owners live on property and are extremely accommodating.

We hosted a bridal shower in one of the private gazebos, and it was the perfect venue! We were able…read moreto decorate the space, and the ceiling fan, power outlets for extra fans, and TV for playing music made it comfortable and fun, even in the summer heat. The food was excellent, and our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious everything was. A special thank you to manager Bob and our server, Connor D., for their outstanding service and attention to detail. They made the day stress-free and memorable. We highly recommend 518 Smokehouse for any special event!

I stopped into 518 smokehouse after a wonderful day at dreher island. The property is beautiful and…read morewe were able to sit on the patio with our dog. We were greeted immediately by a kind waiter who gave us great recommendations for food choices. I ordered the chicken sandwich with fries, a side of Mac, nachos, cornbread, and meat loaf. All of the food was delicious and fresh. Make sure you try the house made sauces. I loved the ranch and red bbq sauce. We especially enjoyed the pond view on a beautiful day!

we had our wedding there last weekend and it was great: the…read morefacilities are beautiful and the staff took care of everything, if you are looking for a location for any get together, I highly recommend it.

From the owner: The Ole Oak Barn is a rustic monitor style barn set back on twelve acres in Little Mountain just…read moreminutes away from the heart of Chapin. We are a family run business who want to help make your day stress free and fun. We allow you to use all your own vendors(except the bartender) and have an abundance of decor available to save you some time. We are budget friendly and hope to see you soon.

Enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner. Setting is beautiful, the home is in Pristine condition…read more The Owner Kay is charming I immensely enjoyed talking with her. The Food offering was perfect, large portions and prepared spot on. Also had some of the best Oysters I have ever had. A true Southern Thanksgiving! Wait Staff was attentive, try the General!

First time at the General. Arrived early, Kay and Steve (owners) welcomed us and invited us in to…read morethe bar area. We each had a drink , sat on the porch and enjoyed the views. I had the scallops, my wife had the rack of lamb. Dinner started with a very nice fresh salad, fresh bread. Main course was served nice and hot. Great presentation. The wait staff Lou and Ashton where awesome. The portions are large 5 or 6 scallops per plate. The rack of lamb was the best she has had. The scallops where perfectly cooked. Desert was a berry pastry with ice cream and whipped cream topping. One of THE BEST MEALS I HAVE HAD. If you are in the area make a reservation and try the General You will not be disappointed. Last note for what you get the price was very reasonable. A GREAT EVENING. WILL BE BACK. Thank you to the owners and staff for a very enjoyable meal.