We were so worried upon arrival when we found out there was an internal mistake with our reservation, but the quick response and dedicated assistance shown by Joanna (Front Desk Manager) was absolutely amazing. She immediately set out to resolve the problem and make sure our stay was still spectacular. She even went so far as to walk down and check on us at the cabins and make a point to reach out during our stay. I cannot say enough great things about Joanna, the front desk staff, the housekeeping, and wait staff -- our cabins were immaculate, and the wait staff were friendly and so helpful. Everyone was extremely professional and personable. Highly recommended! read more

2-night stay May 29-30 in Stone Lodge family suite. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous! There's no AC or TV in the rooms in the Lodge, but we didn't miss them as the windows open and each room has a big ceiling fan and box fan. The higher elevation cuts a lot of heat as well. The pools are pristine and inviting, the hot tub is glorious. The staff are incredible friendly and polite across the boards. The food is delicious - go for the pizza at The Salt Pond/Petoots! The interior decor has charm and character and is meant to evoke an age gone by. Our room could have used a little attention - a couple spots in the room needed a little paint or fixing a small gap in the tile around the grip bar in the shower. But it was clean and comfy! Perfect for 3-4 guests. read more

I thought people were being harsh when I saw the complaints but we were very underwhelmed especially for nearly $400 dollars in the off season. This place is not handicapped friendly. We barely saw a soul besides the few workers. When we checked in the night manager was very kind and helpful getting us a few things that shared the dirty dance spots and scavenger hunt. My mom and I enjoyed talking about the spots. The room was very underwhelming, the door wasn't shut all the way when we went to it anyone could have been in and out of the room so that was really weird. The room seemed kinda run down. The bed frames were very wiggly and squeaky. With not having any activities or anything to do it would have been nice to have a tv. Everything was closed by or before 8pm. None of our phones were working great. We pretty much didn't have any service. They still had the Christmas lights on the building from winter. They were banging against the window the entire night. It was very loud and kept me awake almost all night. The next day it was raining and they were expecting snow that night. So not the best weather to explore. Again it was a new desk manager in the morning and he was very helpful and kind. Unfortunately they were working on the back driveway so the only way was to walk all the way around several buildings or to carry all of your stuff down the stair. Thank goodness for the front desk manager carrying several things for us. But this was massively frustrating not to be able to use that area or see the few spots from the movie. The resort has history and is very pretty but definitely isn't for everyone. We live far away and made a special trip so it was disappointing to say the least for the price especially. To be able to share the experience with my mom is what I will cherish. But I wouldn't go or stay again. read more

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My husband and I came here for half a day to explore the grounds. They have a beautiful walking trail, signs marking the locations where Dirty Dancing was filmed, and plenty of wildlife. We saw squirrels, rabbits, and deer. It was peaceful, relaxing, and such an enjoyable place to visit. If we weren't traveling in our RV, we would absolutely stay the night and experience the lodge. Thank you for allowing us to wander around and explore such a beautiful property! read more

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Love this place .. Take you back to Dirty Dancing. You feel like you in the movie.. pool is clean food was great room clean... read more

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This was supposed to have been a lifetime memory for my wife and myself as a 30 year wedding anniversary gift to each other. But this past weekend only left memories of terrible restaurant service, indifferent staff, and constant oversights. When we arrived, the room wasn't ready and it took 45 minutes to just get through check in. The promised couple's package champaign surprise wasn't provided upon check in. I had to follow up THREE times before someone finally brought it up. On Friday night, the outdoor bar was out of all of their signature drinks, and the wait was lengthy just to get one drink. Then, moving into the indoor bar area to grab dinner, the wait again was lengthy for drinks. But the wait for food was intolerable! It took an HOUR AND A HALF on a simple order of 2 hamburgers and an artichoke dip app. When the food finally came out it was all stone cold. The fat on the fries had even congealed and the whole plate was inedible. We were so frustrated with it that we just went back to the room and went to bed hungry. On Saturday morning, we went to the main dining room for the buffet breakfast, arriving more than an hour before the stated close of breakfast. The dining room was only about 1/4 full with many open tables and many already set up. The menu was fully buffet style. However, we were told it would be a 15-20 minute wait to be seated. Made absolutely no sense to us. After finally being seated, we waited for the waitress to come to our table for our drink order. Never came around until I finally waved her down. Most of the buffet stations were empty (no biscuits & gravy, no bacon, no fresh fruit) - Only cold scrambled eggs, cold hockey-puck sausage rounds, and cold waffles. We paid extra for the breakfast buffet, and it was exceptionally sparse and disgusting. After our disappointing experience with the dining services Friday night and Saturday morning, we decided to cancel our anniversary dinner reservations at the hotel and just drove down to Blacksburg for dinner. The shame of the whole thing is, this is such a beautiful place and the staff were generally friendly and helpful (except for the guy who was the front desk manager whose name started with a J, who seemed particularly ill-mooded and indifferent), but the execution was just disastrous for having paid what we paid and the expectations. It was definitely not worth the price paid. I didn't ask for any of my money back, but I sure should have. Bottom line: I couldn't personally recommend staying here until some major management changes are made, particularly with the restaurant service. And if you do stay here, you might want to bring your own food and drink. read more

Stayed for two nights for The Dirty Dancing Weekend July 24-26. Our room was $900.00 over the normal price and we were served buffet style all weekend not off the menu as the website suggested. The food was terrible almost all weekend. Breakfast was good but lunch and dinners were really bad. Service was even worse. Our package included the tips so the servers clearly didnt care. Most of them didnt even acknowledge us let alone give us refills. Saturdays lunch, we waited the entire lunch for our server to come and ask us if we needed anything after serving ourselves the food and drinks from the awful buffet. Fridays dinner, we order a cocktail and waited so long for it, we were done with dinner and waited and waited and it never came so we left. After having wanted to visit "The Kellerman's" I was very disappointed and will not be back. I did enjoy the grounds and getting to see the iconic scenes from the movie. read more

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BAD SERVICE, OUTDATED & EXPENSIVE! DIRTY DANCING FANS BOOK ELSEWHERE to avoid the headache of your life! ROOMS WERE NOT READY until an hour or more past checkin time, RESTAURANT and Bar Grill LATE TO OPEN EVERY MEAL (30 mins or more), MEAL WAIT TIME 90-120 mins. for food that is high-priced, LIMITED CHOICE MENU when there's only ONE restaurant and Bar Grill. Only other options on this mountaintop are pizza, hotdogs or snacks). A 2-couple quick getaway weekend to celebrate a wedding anniversary became a service nightmare! Staff is not apologetic, act and just say they're short staffed. STAFF LACKS TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE of resort workings, and TRUE HOSPITALITY. Many other guests experienced what we did. No one even acknowledged our anniversary! Few activities with most off-premise and cost extra! Spa and gift shops very expensive. No real archery--only a tag game for kids. Landscaping and bird feeders are well maintained, yet Hotel interior needs serious updating to make cost of stay worth it. Resort falls very short of creating any experience that is "The time of your life." A special note to conservation enthusiasts: At the front desk, a QR code display encourages donations to the owner's Mountain Lake Conservancy, a 501(3)(c) organization. One may wonder if the Mary Moody Northern Endowment, who own and operate Mountain Lake Lodge through paid endowments to the hotel, benefit by donations to this Conservancy by indirectly reducing its hotel expenses that would otherwise have to be paid for by the hotel owners, the Mary Moody Northern Endowment. Hmm? Guests donate and hotel costs decrease? I guess their accountants might know. Animals in the hotel Nature Center on the hotel grounds were not rescued, and seem to have been purchased. Maybe donations will indirectly provide more staff and better service too? read more

Great girl's getaway!! Customer service was TOP NOTCH! Couldn't give 5 stars only because we had to wait tooo long in Harvest restaurant for lunch and dinner. Other than that- I highly recommend Mountain Lake Lodge for a vacation. Laid back and a perfect place to "reset". read more

The single worst hotel experience in a decade. My wife was blinded by the Dirty Dancing tie in. No A/C, no tv, no elevator, parking lot is 200 yards from the hotel uphill. In addition to the long treacherous ride up and down the mountain! Come for the day and take pics at Babies cottage, and don't ever go back. Never, ever. If you like the idea of camping in the 50's, and aren't eager for modern conveniences. This is the place for you! (Note-they do have WiFi, although little to no cell coverage) read more

Mountain Lake Lodge - Our only A/C - Hotels Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

My spouse and I spent New Year's Eve at Mountain Lake, a place I have visited since childhood. While the cost felt high--$900 for one night for two couples sharing a room--we believed the experience would be worth it. Prior to our stay, I called to confirm event details and was told the dress code would be coat and tie for men and evening attire for women. We were also told there would be appetizers at the event. Unfortunately, neither of these representations was accurate. A portion of the $900 included a $100 dinner credit. Based on the information provided about heavy hors d'oeuvres at the event, we chose to skip dinner reservations and instead enjoyed light snacks in our room before the evening festivities. When we arrived at the "party," there was no food whatsoever, and the attire was extremely casual--jeans, tennis shoes, and everyday clothing. We were clearly overdressed and uncomfortable. There was only one bartender for more than 200 attendees, resulting in waits of over 20 minutes for a single drink. Due to the crowd, we decided to walk to the hotel bar for food and a beverage around 9:30 p.m. We were told very rudely by the sole bartender that the kitchen was closed, though she could make us a drink. With no other reasonable options, we returned to our room by 10:30 p.m. because the event was nothing like what had been advertised. The following morning, we attended the included breakfast. The hotel was sold out, yet only three waitstaff were working. We waited over 30 minutes for a table, and once seated, found the buffet completely empty. Guests were standing around waiting for food to be replenished. Before writing this review, I contacted the manager on duty the next day to share my disappointment and ask whether there were broader operational issues at the hotel. I also expressed concern that we were only given a $25 dinner credit instead of the guaranteed $100, despite being told beforehand that heavy hors d'oeuvres would be provided at the event. At no point were we informed that the $100 credit would only apply if we made dinner reservations. Ultimately, given the breakfast experience, we were relieved we hadn't eaten dinner on-site. The manager did credit us the remaining $75, which I appreciated and felt was fair. However, the reason I am writing this review is that the manager took my information and assured me the general manager would contact me within two days to address our concerns. I was told they understood the situation and would offer a discounted weekend stay to make things right, especially since we have been long-time guests. Three weeks later, I have not heard from anyone. This lack of follow-up is yet another disappointment, though unfortunately not a surprise given the experience as a whole. If you are looking to attend a holiday event and want to spend your money wisely, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. read more

Mountain Lake Lodge is beautiful. The main lodge is gorgeous and the hiking trails are also superb. The main dining room is delicious (albeit a bit pricy). However, I would not recommend staying in the main lodge. Be warned that these rooms do not have a microwave or a mini fridge if you want to pack your own food. We found this out the hard way. Make sure you know what you're booking before doing so. read more

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I was at Mountain Lake Lodge for their Dirty Dancing weekend. It was such an incredible time. Food and gratuity was included in the total cost. I stayed in one of the cabins and it was so perfect. Plenty of space, loved reading on the porch. I also took a Gator tour with tour guide, Bo. Bo gets more than 5 stars. He was incredibly knowledgable, very personable and a great guide. I loved the themed weekend, but the Gator tour really made me appreciate the location and history of the lodge. read more

Great experience all around, but wanted to give a major shout out to Gabrielle who works at the restaurant, Harvest at Mountain Lake Lodge. He gave us Superior service. He went above and beyond and out of his way to help us have a great experience. He was so kind and professional. I cant say enough about him. I see a bright future for him and he deserves it . Thank you sir for taking care of us. Much appreciated. Mountain Lake Lodge he is a keeper! read more

Went up for my wife's birthday and she used the spa and my son and I used the pools with a day pass we purchased online. The pool area was nice but did not have a changing area, just two bathrooms. There was a hot tub and a warm and cool pool that were relaxing and it was not crowded or noisy. My wife had a good time at the spa and had a 50 minute massage she said was above average. The grounds were very pretty. The spa was up the hill but the staff transported her down to the pool area by golf cart. Main problem was the food, which was not good. We walked to the restaurant in the main lodge for lunch. It was not crowded but despite that the staff was either overwhelmed or inattentive and the food quality was poor overall. Overpriced soup was lukewarm to cold and not good. The spinach artichoke dip was essentially a bowl of whipped cream cheese and was not served with anything to dip in and was inedible on its own. We had to send it back. Sandwiches were below mediocre and fries were actually home fries like you would have with breakfast and were almost assuredly reheated from frozen. If you come to use the pools I recommend to pack a lunch. read more

We had a wonderful time at Mountain Lake Lodge in Virginia. Our room was clean and spacious. It had some unexpected amenities like a fireplace and a box fan in the room, which I really appreciated. The staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. Christian, our waiter at the restaurant, was very nice and accommodating. The property itself is beautiful and historic. We booked a history tour by Gator and our guide, Beau, was knowledgeable and welcoming. We loved exploring the property and learning its history and seeing all the places where Dirty Dancing was filmed. I highly recommend Mountain Lake Lodge. read more

Travelers beware! They will cancel your confirmed reservation within days of arrival. I booked two rooms on their website for an overnight stay. I called to confirm the reservation the following Monday because I only received confirmation for one of the two rooms. The representative confirmed the reservation & resent the confirmation. 3 days before we were supposed to check-in they called to tell me they cancelled my reservation because we were only booked for one night. No offer made to extend our reservation to meet their supposed 2 day minimum, just a call to notify me they had cancelled my reservation. If there is a two night minimum policy why was that not stated on the website or told to me when I called to confirm? I would warn anyone considering a stay here to beware, as soon as they can rebook your room for more $$$ they will put you out! read more

Enjoyed a chilly but relaxing January weekend here. The staff is excellent: polite, friendly, and helpful. In particular our servers Victor, Caitlyn, and Christian did a great job making us feel welcome and at home. We've been coming to Mountain Lake for forty years now. Visits like this past one serve to remind us why. Highly recommended! read more

Broke my tooth on their cassava roasties which is yucca. They would not help me with the $1500 crown caused by their meal. No AC in the rooms. Walk around. Don't waste your money there. read more

Unfortunately the restaurant part of this experience is seriously lacking. Guests are already limited by the select few resort restaurants on-sire (anything else is down the mountain). Menu choices are few, pricey, and take awhile. And we encountered such unprofessionalism from the food service staff and hostess that we left days before our original Check-Out. read more

A must stop!!!!! We were in Roanoke over New Years and wanted to see the mountains. I was reading up on a spot and came across this. I love exploring places that have been in movies so we made a trip up. This was hands down my favorite thing we did over the holiday break. I was 1 when the movie came out but I remember it is such a classic movie. I APPRECIATE the owners keeping everything just about the same as it was in the movie. They even have sign markers so you can access the nostalgic spots. We ate at the restaurant inside the main lodge and we went to the gift shop which was my favorite part. I was FaceTiming people back home to see what they wanted. We definitely are interested in staying here next Christmas possibly for our anniversary read more

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Mountain Lake Lodge is nestled in The Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its rustic, cozy surroundings. Perfect blend of nature, history and relaxation. read more

The setting for Mountain Lake Lodge is very peaceful and restful. My wife and I had a great time relaxing in late April. We took several nearby hikes that were enjoyable, providing nice tree-filled views. The "gator tour" via the Outfitters was fantastic, driving around the property and learning the interesting history of the place. To be clear, this is not a "fru-fru" resort -- but it is in a very restful setting. The staff is super friendly and helpful. read more

Had a great time seeing some of the well known filming locations for Dirty Dancing. We loved that Mountain Lake Lodge embraces the fandom. Be sure to visit the Dirty Dancing gift shop while you're there! read more

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We recently stayed at Mountain Lake Lodge. We arrived on December 29 for 2 nights. The property is quite impressive. We had been looking for places that actually do some serious Christmas decorating. Many towns in southwest Virginia think that they are decorated with some Christmas flags and some lighted electric pole decorations. The lodge had a number of fir trees that were probably upwards of 70 feet fully decorated. The website notes that they decorate with 250,000 Christmas lights and it seems quite likely that was the case. There were various decorated displays on the property. The property inside was very decorated. We stayed in a Junior Suite. There were certainly positive things about the suite. The bath towels were of a larger size. The bed spread was quite decorative. The bathroom had a Jacuzzi with shower. There was a propane gas fireplace. The shower curtain should have been slightly longer. One had to be careful to avoid getting water on the floor. We noticed that paint on the door frame had chip/damage issues. There was a bench at the end of the bed. It could be pushed back and forth with very little pressure with one finger. That raises the question of the housekeeping. Did the housekeeper simply vacuum around and under it? Gently touching it with a vacuum would have resulted in the bench wobbling. We found a dead fly on one windowsill and some dead gnats on a different windowsill. The fireplace hearth area had broken and discolored tiles. The caulking between the tiles and fireplace stone was in very poor condition. We had dinner two nights, and breakfast one morning. The servers bring a glass container of water to each table after guests are seated. The water is filtered spring water and tastes much nicer than bottled or tap water. The first night the dinner was green paprika chicken with succotash. The dish was impressive in appearance. The Lima beans, crunchy, were not fully cooked. The chicken was moist, tender, and flavorful. The Mountain Lake Lodge website shows a breakfast menu. I had hoped to order from the menu. It was instead a buffet breakfast. I sampled various items. There were numerous choices, however the quality was what one might find in an inexpensive hotel/motel. It was truly unimpressive and very disappointing. We were told that they had a breakfast buffet because there were "well over a hundred guests in the Lodge." We did not, and this is only an observation, see a large number of people. Our second night dinner was disappointing. My wife ordered a hamburger medium and received a burger well done. The fries were under cooked. I ordered snapper which was done with Chile oil. I eat jalapeno peppers. The flavor of the fish was completely drowned by the spicy oil. Snapper is considered to be a mild, sweetly flavored fish. The bar is well stocked with various brands. It is comfortable but we noticed various imperfections. There was a chalk line where a chair rail had been placed. A small bubble level would have accomplished the task. We saw various paint splatters and other issues that perhaps many guests would not notice. It is perhaps likely that staff has become accustomed to various imperfections. People become accustomed to broken things for various reasons including familiarity. We recently stayed in a different hotel and met the manager of housekeeping. She was carrying a small computer pad and a legal pad. She inspected every room and wrote work orders on all imperfections. She was very aware that various small imperfections become familiar to staff. She understood that additional imperfections can easily be added to several small not readily noticed imperfections. It all becomes familiar and eventually results in a "tired looking" property. The staff is generally very proud of Mountain Lake Lodge. They are very focused on accommodating guests and insuring that guests have a very positive experience at their establishment. We found that the staff members were very friendly and very polite. We certainly do not have any negative comments in regard to the employees. We were told that there is planned renovation of the property. They will be using "local skilled people" who "feel a special connection" to the Lodge. We hope that this story results in superb craftsmanship. The movie Dirty Dancing was filmed primarily at two locations; one of those locations being Mountain Lake Lodge. The Lodge does have Dirty Dancing themed events and they have a shop in which there are various themed items available for purchase. That shop was very attractive and superbly maintained. read more

Disappointing Stay at Chestnut Lodge - Not Worth It New Years Eve : **We are only in this "room" because we were told no when I tried to cancel our reservations months ago, due to the lack of amenities and the hotel refusing to provide the GM's information. Our son has special needs and required some extra's - they don't provide. They asked instead of making a review, saying they don't naturally accommodate for special needs they would move us here so he could have a couple of the required extras. ** They have NO TV, AC, Fridge, Microwave in the Main lodge rooms. It is their policy to take one night regardless of how much time before the actual reservation. It does say it, but it is very tiny and its hidden. I'm currently at Chestnut Lodge with my family on New Year's Eve, and unfortunately, this experience has been far from the special getaway we envisioned. In fact, we're leaving a day early because the overall experience has been a letdown. Disorganized and Unwelcoming From the moment we arrived, it was clear that the hotel lacks basic hospitality standards. Check-in was chaotic, with no clear directions to our room or information about the advertised events. Maps were incomplete as in they don't show the whole property, and key details about activities were omitted. This lack of communication is Hospitality 101 and left us scrambling for answers throughout our stay. In fact, the lady who was running the store, said "God I just run the store, go ask someone else" as we were walking away to go get answers. Subpar Room Conditions Our room lacked basic comforts: just three large towels, flimsy pillows, (maybe 1 inch thick and only 4 total, also no attention to detail. When I requested additional pillows, they were delivered in a trash bag--hardly the standard of a $680 two-night stay. The internet was unsecured, painfully slow, and barely functional, at 1 MB which is frustrating given the complete lack of cell service in the area. Other guests were trying to pair to our tv -- the TV stopped working and the connection constantly fell off. Cleanliness was another issue, with visible stains near the fridge and an overall neglected feeling. Misleading Activities and Nickel-and-Diming The property's advertised activities were a disappointment. The "ice skating" was a tiny plastic rink with an additional $15 per person charge, which we weren't informed about at check-in. This nickel-and-dime approach felt tacky, especially for such a high room rate and portrayed image of resort vibes - Staff members gave conflicting information about activity times, making it even harder to plan. Dining Disasters Dinner was another frustrating experience. We weren't informed ahead of time about a limited New Year's menu, and the staff seemed overwhelmed. Requests for even a simple grilled cheese for our son were initially denied until a waitress stepped in. The to-go food we ordered was missing items and was of poor quality, think bad chain-restaurant level. At 5:30 the dining room was empty, and they refused to sit us - due to the reservations. NO ONE WAS IN THERE --- weird. Then they said we have bar food - and asked my son not to wait for the food in the area since it was a bar. The bar tenders were arguing about where their bottle openers were and who stole them - WHILE I was trying to put in an order on a limited menu at the bar - no wonder they forgot things. A Property with Wasted Potential This hotel has so much potential, but it's clear they are doing the bare minimum. They claim to preserve "historical charm," but the lack of investment and upkeep makes the property feel outdated and neglected. Staff were often rude or dismissive, and the overall atmosphere suggested a business more focused on squeezing money out of guests than delivering quality experience. Final Thoughts It's incredibly disappointing to see such a beautiful property fall so short. The lack of care, coordination, and investment is evident, and it's clear this lodge is not living up to its potential. I hope management takes these issues seriously because right now, this place is simply not worth the cost or effort. read more

We just went for the Dirty Dancing theme weekend! It was an incredible experience and I felt like I was back in time in the movie. Loved seeing all the spots they filmed -- especially Baby's cabin! The entire weekend is well done. We stayed in one of the Blueberry Ridge cabins. Definitely rent a golf cart well in advance! It was much needed and we loved cruising around in it. The meals are all buffet and breakfast was the best out of them. The lunch was a cute picnic style! It was a fun weekend in a very peaceful setting. read more

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Very disappointing stay at Mountain Lake Lodge. We booked a weekend anniversary trip and were looking forward to our stay. When we arrived, it was an unseasonal 91 degrees and we were shocked to find out the rooms do not have air conditioning in the lodge. There was a box fan in the closet that was cheap and loud. No elevators and no one to help older guests haul their bags up the large main staircase. There was no soda/water vending machine on our floor and no mini fridge in our room. We had reservations for dinner at the Harvest restaurant our first night there and were seated promptly at 7pm. However, at 7:35, my husband had to go to the host and ask if we were forgotten. No waitress had acknowledged us while two other servers had passed our table several times. The manager came to our table immediately and took over our service herself. We were comped an appetizer. The next morning we had breakfast reservations in the same place and instead of the a la carte breakfast menu on display in front of the restaurant, they had opted for a buffet breakfast since the lodge was so booked. It was very disappointing. There were three different kinds of eggs.- Hard boiled, scrambled, and scrambled with cheese. It reminded me of a Shoney's breakfast buffet. We stopped by the cafe for sodas before we headed out to walk the grounds and the diet coke I purchased for $2.65 for a bottle had an expiration date of June 2025 which I did not see until we were further down the road. We ate at the bar that night and there was only one bartender handling the drinks and the food for both her area and the Harvest restaurant. Luckily we were not in a hurry and enjoyed our time there. There was a wedding at the site that day and a home football game for Virginia Tech so that evening several guests had a make shift party at the fire pit. It was loud and drunken and due to no air conditioning, every room had open windows and could not escape the noise. There was very little sleeping that evening. Our last morning we went back to Harvest for breakfast and the buffet was in place again. The exact same offerings, no changes. Again, very disappointing. We checked out of our room and when we got back to our home 5 hours away, we realized that someone had charged $60 worth of drinks to our room. My husband called the Lodge to set the matter straight. We told them we closed our tab every evening and did not charge things to the room. They said they would have to investigate and get back to us. A few hours later we were issued a refund. On the plus side, the staff we did see were mostly very polite and helpful. That's the plus side. The Lodge is woefully understaffed, the food was good but overpriced and the lack of air conditioning should be noted on the website. Sleeping with an open window and a box fan over a makeshift frat party going until the wee hours was not how we imagined our anniversary. It feels like they are complacent, just using the Dirty Dancing fans to keep it alive. There is room for great improvement, but I don't believe we will ever be back to see it. read more

I came here to have the time of my life! We happened to be be staying in the Virginia Mountains for a week and I saw that "Kellerman's" was only 1 hour away. As a young child of the 1980s, I HAD to see where one of my favorite movies was filmed. Dirty Dancing was not actually filmed in the Catskills, it was filmed about 30 mins from Virigina Tech! I'm from Upstate New York and I have to say the drive to here did feel reminiscent of driving the Thruway through the Catskill Mountains. We arrived around noon midweek in September, the place was dead quiet. We parked in the main lodge lot, but there is day visitor parking right before you approach this building. I imagine if it's a busy weekend, you'd want to use the visitor lot. It was a bit surreal to be here. We lived in Los Angeles for a while, so I got to attend various show tapings, of course everything always looks smaller in person vs on TV. Same for here! I love that Mountain Lake Lodge has various plaques on the grounds that describe each Dirty Dancing scene that was filmed there. I popped in to quickly check out the main lodge, a bit dilapidated. I was glad to find a restroom on the first floor (basement) level. It was dead quiet during my visit, so I popped into the dining room as well. If Covid wasn't going on, I would have loved to eat in there and soak up the vibes of the Houseman family. It's cool there is a plaque above the table that the family dined at in the flick. I looked in the gift shop. They have merchandise for the actual hotel and an additional room with Dirty Dancing/Kellerman's gear. I didn't end up buying anything, I thought the items were a tad overpriced. I wish they had a few lower priced items, like maybe a sticker or magnet. I think the DD coffee mug was about $19.99. The grounds have obviously changed since the movie, two pools were added and maybe some extra cabins. Most disappointing is the fact that the lake is now empty! Otherwise, it was really fun to soak up some silver screen nostalgia. The final dance and staff cabin scenes were filmed in Lake Lure, NC. Sadly, those buildings are now gone. It looks like a teeny bit of the lake is coming back, if it ever fills in I'm coming back to stay. Maybe I'll even rent Baby's cabin. ;-) read more

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Horrible, horrible experience. Our room (211) smells like urine. My wife just got out of the shower crying because there is no hot water (and I mean none). Front desk tries to act surprised and says maintenance can look at it tomorrow, but they also say it is because the hotel is fully booked. We are checking out in the morning and moving to a different hotel. I would never stay here again. read more

The folks at Mountain Lake Lodge Outfitters were great. Andy was our guide on a Gator tour of the Prospect Point which included the old golf course site with a beautiful view. He also took us in the lake bed. He was fantastic! read more

Had a visit from AZ this afternoon and perused Kellermans gift shop to take a look at some souvenirs. Unfortunately, there was some poorly placed merchandise set up in the back portion of the shop and a free standing book fell over and broke a glass ornament. I proceeded to be respectful and inform Angelina the employee working the gift shop whom responded very sternly and rudely "yes, I heard it" I then apologized and explained the book fell over and she charged me $27 dollars for the broken merchandise!!!!!!!! I am highly displeased with her demeanor and the fact that she charged me after I politely informed her of the situation. What a disappointing ending to such a lovely afternoon. read more

Mountain Lake Lodge - Kellermans Gift Shop - Hotels Near Me - Pembroke, Virginia

I attended one of the Dirty Dancing weekends and felt like I stepped onto a movie set.You can stay in the main lodge or cabins including Baby's cabin from the movie.I stayed in the Dorland cabin 355, it was a clean room ,spacious and had a porch.The many dining restaurant is Harvest and you can even sit at the Housmans Table which I was lucky enough to sit at a few times.There are two pools and a hot tub.They have many markers on the grounds to show you where scenes from the movie were filmed which is really cool.During the Dirty Dancing weekends the movie is shown a few times and there's even a costume contest. There's trails to hike and a mountain tour you can take for a nominal fee.Had a wonderful weekend and can't wait to come back. read more

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I'm torn on my review for the Mountain Lake Lodge. Maybe I expected more. It is in a great location. There are tons of outdoor things to do. The property is very nice (outside). If you like Dirty Dancing, you'll recognize many of the buildings. We stayed in one of the cabins. I arrived late on Friday night (9:30pm). It was warm and musty inside the room (no AC). I could hear everything around us. The group of people next door were up until midnight outside talking. That's not the fault of the property, I get it. The room itself was decorated in vintage 1980s garage sale. Nothing matched, so they weren't going for a specific theme. I did get the opportunity to get to know my wife a little better - the bed sank right into the middle. There was a small TV mounted on the wall. WiFi was not so great. We asked for a pet-friendly room. We were told there were no more available. Strange, the rooms on either side of us had pets - large dogs - in them. Large, loud dogs. I'm an early riser, so I went to the lobby to grab a cup of coffee. The front desk attendant was snoozing in the back office. No coffee to be found until the little shop opened at 7:00am. That's when I saw the guy walking around barefooted. Blah! Nasty. It was worse when he settled in on the sofa and propped his feet up on the coffee table. Once again, I get it, not the fault of the property. This place could be so much more! Update the rooms. Add AC. Have a little attention to detail. Clean the grounds regularly. Have coffee in the lobby. It's the small things that launch a place like this to the level of exceptional. read more

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Horrible experience deserves a ZERO star, no welcome when we checked in, room was FILTHY bathroom had mold, air vent hadn't been cleaned in who knows how long. After setting luggage down after a 7 hour drive we went to the restaurant on site to be told we needed reservations not mentioned at time of booking. Then we decided to try and make the best of it and go for a walk through their Christmas village, well that was a joke for the price, ordered apple cider to be served dollar general apple juice at best, ended up at the local Walmart for food, next day thought well they have a train ride and carriage rides only to find out train was broke for the rest of the season and wanted additional $75 dollars and this is ON TOP of the $1,000 charged for a room that was FAR from a nice "lodge" experience oh and the carriage ride was a whole 6 minutes so we opted not to get ripped off any further. Now time to just leave as I was NOT sleeping in that nasty room one more night, no thank you for staying just informing us no refund for remainder of booking, MOTEL 6 would have been a much better option. We read reviews after the fact of course that was stupid on my part, however upon reading came across one about a stain on the bedspread and wouldn't you know we found the stain ,now I'm not sure if it was the same room or not but found a stain regardless, We did take several pics of the awful conditions at the very least needs a DEEP clean and some washed bedding this is the very least they could do. What a shame, BEWARE when booking here read more

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The food was great. The atmosphere was wonderful and our waiter very attentive. Great experience. Highly recommend read more

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Nice atmosphere, the rooms leave quite a bit to desire. The staff are mostly friendly however there are not enough staff. The bar areas were crowded around 9pm without the staff to adequately cover the requests of the guests. read more

A chilly April afternoon - while visiting we took the beautiful drive up to the lodge for lunch. The restaurant was empty, but beautiful! The young man who seated us was our waiter, very polite with a soft southern accent! We ordered the grilled pimento cheese sandwich with a cup of soup. The lunch was so delicious - the sandwich was perfectly grilled, even the cut edge was grilled! We will come back while visiting again. The property was quiet, don't know how many guests were there. It's a shame the lake is shrinking, from the photos on display in the hallway (1914!!) the lake was huge and beautiful. read more

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The Harvest Restaurant is a beautiful stone restaurant w great views of the resort. Not many people so no real problem w social distancing here in Mid November. Waitress and crew wear masks and sanitizers accessible. I had biscuits and gravy, the biscuits were fresh and soft, home fries w a mix of sweet potatoes and regular potatoes, Applewood bacon and a pancake. Very good but my meal got cold quickly as we were seated on the enclosed porch so l would ask to sit in the inside area next time. Come and check out the resort where many scenes from the movie Dirty Dancing were filmed. The harvest restaurant was also used in the movie and the cast and crew stayed here to film the lake scene, cabins/lodges. read more

HOME OF DIRTY DANCING!!! When we embarked on our weekend getaway to Virginia, we really only had one thing in mind. Finding a location midway between Akron & Atlanta to meet up with friends. COVID-19 has drawn out different levels of concern for different people that basically boils down to a traffic light. RED LIGHT people are sheltering in place above and beyond local recommendations opting to limit exposure to others to the maximum of their ability, while GREEN LIGHT people are almost exactly the opposite. I fall into the YELLOW LIGHT category where I do not desire to shelter with little to no contact, but also do not want to take excessive risks by gathering in largely crowded areas. So I limit public exposure to mostly outside, mildly populated situations. Visits to the beach or even returning to church are not currently on our agenda. Our initial plans were to spend time with friends in a well sanitized weekend cabin, but discovered quite a few interesting things to do in the area; from waterfalls and covered bridges, to disappearing creeks, famous TV shows like Black Dog Salvage & movie filming locations such as Dirty Dancing. ~ THE EXPERIENCE MOUNTAIN LAKE LODGE has created a walking tour of notable filming moments all around the property. 10 locations have monument signs with a picture of the actual scene filmed there. One of the most famous scenes was when Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey practiced "The Lift" in the lake near the lodge. A cinder block in a grassy field shows just how much the lake has receded since the filming of the movie. Patrick Swayze stood on top of the cinder block for the lift scene. Back then he was waist deep in water. The lodge says the cinder block has never been moved, and it is clearly more than 100 yards from the current lake water level. Another notable filming location was Baby's Cabin. Unfortunately we were not able to tour it because someone was currently occupying it. However, one easy difference to spot was the position of the stairs to the cabin had been moved since filming. The grounds were nicely manicured and the atmosphere was relaxing as people played by the pool, picnicked and sat on the lower deck of the lodge catching views of the many hummingbirds busily feeding. The only downside is the road to the lodge is rather long with scary drop offs as you climb the mountain. ~ FINAL THOUGHTS All in all it is an interesting 'something to do' when in the area, especially for movie lovers. We did not stay at the lodge or eat at the restaurant on site, but did walk a good portion of the property using the self guided tour map provided by the check-in desk. Plan on spending about 30 minutes to an hour if not staying on property. ENJOY 2020 / 34 read more

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