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    Evins Mill

    Evins Mill

    4.4
    (35 reviews)
    23.7 mi

    This is an amazing place. We booked this place on 4th July weekend. They are better than a resort…read more First, there are private three hiking trails you can enjoy the nature. One of them lead you to an amazing waterfall ( don't forget bring your watershoes), you can swim and get into waterfall. Second, there are upscale cabins. They pay attention to every detail. My favorite is local roast ground coffee in our room. Third, the chef cook from scratch. They provide o'dour before 4 courses dinner and buffet breakfast. Even they gave us Togo lunch boxes when you checkout! Forth, the awesome and kind stuff. From check in, waitresses to bar tender, they have a great service. Fifth, the great location, it's just hour and half from Nashville. We enjoyed the peaceful and warm atmosphere. Five points to five stars. Totally recommend. Actually 3 of our friends already book their stay after we told them this awesome place. Can't wait to go back.

    This is a review of the fixed price dinner at Evins mill. We were not staying at the inn but close…read moreby in our family's lake cabin. We wanted a night out and honestly the options are few in Smithville. Evins Mill has a dinner for $75 per person for 4 courses. Take my advice and save your money. Nothing about it was fine dining. The appetizer course consists of a few slices of cheese and crackers. Salad was straight out of a bag. Chicken Bousin looked and tasted like it came from Costco. Rib eye steak was very tough and chewy. With a bottle of wine and tip, the dinner was over $230! I really wanted to like it, but, just "no".

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    Waterfall at end of south trail
    Waterfall at end of south trail
    Dinner.
    Dinner.
    Appetizer from dinner

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    Appetizer from dinner
    Wildwood Resort And Marina

    Wildwood Resort And Marina

    4.4
    (55 reviews)
    37.7 mi
    $

    We had a wonderful weekend at Wildwood. The Saltbox cabin was perfect. We did the weekend all…read moreinclusive package. The restaurant/food was great! My wife has a gluten allergy and they had multiple options for her to choose from which is rare. The staff was great. We would highly recommend Wildwood.

    My 2 sisters and I looked forward to an overnight stay at the Saltbox Lake Cabin for my birthday…read morelast month...described as sleeping up to 4. Although the space is lovely, the bed is the only adequate sleeping space & obviously sleeps only 2. The pull out couch was extremely uncomfortable: you could feel the bars through the very thin mattress, so my sister who valiantly agreed to "sleep" there -had to sleep on top of the couch cushions in order for it to be at all tolerable. Not only was there the discomfort of the couch, but there were 2 nearby overhead lights that could not be turned off. Though we attempted to call the office re:these concerns, our calls did not go through due to no connection. My sister, who made the reservation, filed a complaint with the Operations Director, but our concerns were not heeded. Though we sisters always enjoy our time together, we were disappointed not only in our stay there, but also the lack of concern on the part of the Management.

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    The Lakeside Cabins have newly remodeled interiors for 2024
    The Lakeside Cabins have newly remodeled interiors for 2024
    Guest had to remove the batter. Little too greasy.
    Guest had to remove the batter. Little too greasy.
    The Lakeside Cabins are perfect for families. Sleeps 4 ppl.

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    The Lakeside Cabins are perfect for families. Sleeps 4 ppl.
    Leeric Lodge On Center Hill Lake

    Leeric Lodge On Center Hill Lake

    3.0
    (3 reviews)
    27.3 mi

    I normally don't leave negative reviews, but I felt obligated to share my experience to help future…read morecouples make an informed decision. The best parts of our wedding experience had very little to do with Leeric Lodge itself. The scenery was beautiful, and the outside vendors we worked with were wonderful and professional. Unfortunately, our experience with the venue management left us with significant concerns. My biggest recommendation to anyone considering this venue is to have a legal representative carefully review the contract before signing anything. In our experience, there were too many loopholes and unclear provisions that created unnecessary stress and confusion. Wedding planning is already overwhelming enough, and couples should be focused on enjoying their engagement and preparing for their special day--not worrying about unexpected issues or hidden complications that continue to surface. Brides and grooms deserve transparency, professionalism, and peace of mind when choosing a venue. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. I understand that every situation is different, but I would strongly encourage anyone considering this venue to do thorough research, ask detailed questions, and make sure they fully understand every aspect of the agreement before committing. This review is not written out of spite. I simply didn't feel right staying silent when my experience could potentially help someone else avoid unnecessary stress during what should be one of the happiest times of their life. If negative reviews disappear, I still wanted to make sure this warning was shared somewhere future couples might see it.

    After reading other negative reviews I know they will do reputation management & spin it. They…read moreflat out lied on several times. BUT DECIDE FOR YOURSELF! Vendors- we used preferred vendors & all were professional, easy to deal with, & provided a great service for a fair price. No complaints. Leeric Staff-Dealing w/the owner & wedding coordinator before/after the event was a horrible experience & stressful. We chose the "Stress Free/Weekender" package as we live 10 hours from the lodge. The owner was not transparent & didn't properly describe what was included. Ex. the package stated "heavy weighted dinnerware" but what we got was gold colored plastic utensils & plastic plates. I'd expect metal utensils & porcelain plates in the highest tier package. The plastic knives made it hard to cut steaks. If I wanted different dinnerware I could request it from the caterer for an cost extra. After the contract was signed and five months prior to the wedding the coordinator said there's an $80+ charge/night/person staying in the lodge. Then 3 days before the wedding the coordinator stated the wedding party only stays in the lodge Friday night & only the bride/groom stay @ the lodge Saturday night. The wedding party would need to book hotel rooms last minute. This wasn't what was discussed or stated in our package. Our documentation confirmed what we thought. We paid extra for the DJ to play the ceremony music & cocktail hour. The venue staff was supplied w/ a list of ceremony music details. There was miscommunication btw the venue staff & DJ as the DJ played THE WRONG SONG for the walk down the aisle. My daughter had no clue what song was playing or when to start walking. She was embarrassed when the music stopped 1/2 way down the aisle & finished her walk in silence. That's a big mistake! The day of coordinator showed up 90 minutes late on the day of the wedding. After we finished the rehearsal the coordinator told the wedding party she'd be there @ 11:30am the next day. Multiple people we were looking for her @ 11:30. The father of the bride & father of the groom were waiting for her since they had to decorate the arch & the coordinator had the arch drapery. She showed up at 1:00 & the father daughter first look was at 2:00. So he had to rush to complete the arch, get a shower, & get dressed Since they don't provide a cake knife for the couple to cut the cake (although the package included a cake) we provided our own silver cake knife. After the wedding we noticed we didn't get the knife back. We reached out to the owner& she stated they didn't have it. She blamed the caterer but the caterer didn't even use it. 5 weeks after the wedding they let us know that they found it @ the venue. To return it we could pay $75 for them to mail it to us or we could buy a box & mail it to the Leeric w/a prepaid shipping label & they'd mail it back. They said it was our responsibility to take the knife home w/ us. But if it took them 5 weeks to find it @ their own venue how could we have seen it @ the end of the night? The knife was clearly misplaced by the venue staff & the right thing would have been to mail it back to us. They showed their lack of customer service again by sticking to the 2 return options. Luckily the caterer picked it up & mail it to me @ no cost. Now that's customer service! Payment- would be nice if payment could be done via check to avoid the 6% credit card fee (12% fee for security deposit). I understand the st payment being done via credit card to secure the date but after that sending a check prior to the due date should be an option. We paid over $1600 in credit card fees. Contract- the contract should be package specific as it included things that weren't applicable to our package-causing confusion. I suggest: -review contract line by line what is/isn't included & ask a lot of questions -hand tip envelopes to vendors directly -have someone in your wedding party confirm w/the DJ the ceremony songs(hear what they will play) -Record GoogleMeet calls & keep all emails

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    Leeric Lodge Wedding Photographer
    Leeric Lodge Wedding Photographer
    Leeric Lodge On Center Hill Lake
    Leeric Lodge On Center Hill Lake

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    Grandview Lodge

    Grandview Lodge

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    I will start by saying that this place is great! My wife and I visited recently for a weekend…read moregetaway in the off-peak winter month of February and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The initial booking interaction with the front office manager was excellent, and she went out of her way to make sure we were familiarized with the property, how to get in and out of the coded gate, and where to find our documents/keys, etc. as we were checking in late upon arrival. The cabin was beautiful, if not a tad outdated in the typical "Gatlinburg mountain-style" motif, and was settled nicely by itself without an immediate neighbor, so we felt very comfortable, secluded, and able to fully relax - the ideal weekend getaway environment! What was even better was the pricing. Our cabin was a 2 bedroom, 3 bath, fully stocked kitchen with all appliances, dishware, silverware, etc, and a living room area with 2 couches, a lounge chair, including a flat panel with tv access, and all across 2 stories. Everything was very well cleaned, the loft area was beautiful, and even had an in-room whirlpool-jetted tub. Everything they said they'd do, they did. Great service, nice location very close to the Fall Creek Falls State Park, and within 15 mins either way of the nearest town for additional options. Overall, we'd most certainly visit here again the next time we're looking for a hike along the beautiful falls nearby!

    Charming place near Fall Creek Falls State Park. The Villas are great with a great view of The…read morePlateau and the surrounding woods. Great hiking. Pet friendly! We will be back.

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    Living Room area downstairs in the Mountain View cabin
    Living Room area downstairs in the Mountain View cabin
    Fully stocked kitchen in the Mountain View cabin
    Fully stocked kitchen in the Mountain View cabin
    Mountain View cabin where we stayed. Highly recommend!

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    Mountain View cabin where we stayed. Highly recommend!
    Rock Haven Lodge

    Rock Haven Lodge

    4.4
    (5 reviews)
    50.4 mi

    With permission of the owners/management we post... Rock…read moreHaven Lodge was the first stop on our 10-week, 10,000-mile road trip adventure to the Pacific Northwest to visit nudist resorts and attend Karins high school reunion in Idaho. It is a nudist resort, not clothing-optional. We loved the way they made posting the rules sort of fun through clever & funny signs everywhere. Everyone seemed to respect the rules. We noticed immediately how clean, quaint, and well-kept the resort was! It's obvious the residents/members there take great pride in decorating and maintaining their lots. There were "yard of the year" award plaques at many of them. One deck was shaped & decorated like an old wooden ship; others had themed frog or fairy gardens. Lots of them had decorative lights. We enjoyed nightly walks there. The owner (Suzie) was super helpful and welcoming. Everyone we met was too. That's what we love the most and have come to always appreciate about the nudist community! After arriving close to dusk and setting up our campsite, a gathering of campers nearby invited us over for steak & potatoes left over from their pitch-in. We were tired from 10 hours on the road, so we thankfully enjoyed the meal while getting to hear the fun adventures they were all on. The common areas were large & open. There were two large covered pavilions for gatherings - one had a kitchen/grill at the end that sells food on the weekends. The other doubles as a remote control car racetrack (very unique) and a dance area. Then there is a separate indoor rec hall with a big rock fireplace, a small gym, a bathhouse, and a little "country store" where you can buy ice cream, snacks, and basic toiletries. Throughout the common ground areas, a kid-sized train track winds through, probably delighting kids and adults alike when running (which it wasn't while we were there). This is a great place during the week for those who like a quieter resort visit, but we heard it gets busier on the weekends. There were lists of regular & special activities posted so you could be as social as you want to be, or not. We enjoyed the great sand volleyball courts, which included a covered area with fans, chairs, tables & a water fountain! There were pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts, and a small playground. The pool & hot tub were small but clean. The pool isn't heated but refreshing when it gets really hot. The campground where we stayed had picnic tables and electricity convenient at most sites. We tested out our new SUV tent, and it worked well. The tent attaches to the open back hatch so we sleep in the back of the SUV on a special mattress made to fit around the wheel wells. Packing for 10 weeks was quite a task, but we got it all figured out. We took a trip to the local downtown of Murfreesboro for dinner and enjoyed seeing a small town. We ate at a great local restaurant called The Alley. We are so glad we stopped here first on our trip as it was a lovely relaxing start to our summer journey.

    This is a beautiful place but could some use some structural changes around the area to make a…read morebetter use of the space. The staff is very accommodating and open to always assisting you. No body shaming here, all shapes and sizes are welcome and it is a comfortable place for first times.

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    Rock Haven Lodge
    Rock Haven Lodge
    Rock Haven Lodge

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    SoundWaves

    SoundWaves

    4.0
    (76 reviews)
    78.1 mi

    SoundWaves is a HUMONGOUS indoor and outdoor water theme park. It includes a Flow Rider, Infinity…read morePool for adults, water slides, daybeds, cabanas and seating areas plus spaces to relax and enjoy the scenery. The Basement - Arcade, Game Tables, Virtual Reality, Rock Climbing and Party Rooms is in the lower level and is open to all guests. Check-In was seamless where I received my wristband which was hood for the entire day. There is an elevator for those with strollers, wheelchairs, scooters or mobility challenges who can't do the stairs. I spent my time in the adults only area and practically had the space all to myself. There's an LED screen where the main pool is that plays music videos from a variety of artists. Once you get hungry from all that activity, Decibels has good and drinks. There's also a full bar in the adults only area. It was a perfect way to relax and wind down from a very BUSY conference. Wish I could've spent more time there! The SoundWaves store has a variety of items such as swimwear, towels, hats, sunscreen and toiletries.

    Absolutely loved Soundwaves. Unfortunately, my 2 and 3 year olds were still too small for the big…read morewaterslides but we will look forward to those in the future! They had multiple kid areas, basketball, surfing, two lazy rivers, a huge wave pool with music, rock climbing wall, food and drink areas, a Lilly pad obstacle course, etc. There was even an arcade and real rock climbing wall near the entrance. We had a blast, especially down the lazy rivers. We saw multiple people fall, so be careful on the slippery floors with bare feet! I would also recommend beating or holding off on the lunch rush. We waited 20 minutes in line to order, and another 20 minutes or so to get food. Overall, great experience and we will definitely come back!

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    SoundWaves
    SoundWaves
    Sound Wave
    Sound Wave
    Surf rider

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