We did not stay at the lodge--we only made dinner reservations (which have limited seating). We…read morearrived early to walk the grounds of the historic property, which are quite nice. Our party of four (two couples) showed up ahead of our reservation time, but they would not seat us early even though the dining room was mostly empty. There was one hostess at the desk and what appeared to be only a single server working the floor. They bring bread and water at the start of the meal. Be careful if you want to save your roll for later--they only allow one per person. The soup course that followed was the best part of the meal for me. After that, a couple of us ordered the mixed green salad (my wife said it was the highlight of her meal), while one of us had the Caesar salad with anchovies (which he removed). For the main courses, two of us ordered the grilled chicken, one had the steak, and I had the quail. The grilled chicken lacked flavor beyond the crust, the steak was overpowered by marinade so the meat itself was hard to taste, and the fried quail did not pair well with the grits for me. For dessert, two of us had the peach cobbler with ice cream, one ordered the key lime pie, and the other had the Almond Joy cheesecake. The peach cobbler was nothing like a good home-cooked version, the key lime pie was extremely tart, and the cheesecake was the only dessert that was actually good. Overall, the experience was not pleasant. There were very few people in the dining room the entire time--never more than three tables seated. It was uncomfortably quiet; you could clearly hear conversations from other tables. It felt like eating dinner in a musty library. We've eaten at a number of higher-end places across the South, but this is one I cannot recommend.

We arrived at the Snowbird Mountain lodge for dinner. It had been 4 years since our last visit. A…read morehugh noticeable difference and not for the good. We were highly disappointed. Sorry to say, the place felt sad, understaffed, customer service did not feel happy or enthusiastic. We waited for 15 minutes to get a drink at the bar and no one came, we had to go looking for them. The lodge felt unloved and in disrepair despite the number of cars in the parking lot. All the bird feeders were empty, pealed paint. It all felt neglected. The food was good but expensive at $75 per person. I think management needs to give this old historic lodge some greatly needed TLC. Unfortunately, we don't be back until then.

Impressively kind and helpful staff. Tate and Vikka were unmatched in their capacity to help us out…read morein a bind. View of the lake is also beautiful, and setting makes you feel right at home. would recommend to the highest degree.

We just checked out from our weekend stay here and had a lovely time. It is a quiet bed and…read morebreakfast across the street from a beautiful lake that gave a spectacular view from our room. While the owners are very friendly the wife seemed to look down on us a little. We came for a fun weekend and as we are "country" at heart ... I don't think we fit into her preferred clientele. The gentleman however could have cared less and super helpful. The decor of the themed rooms were nice, however, a few more details to cleaning wouldn't hurt. There was a ring around the tub and the floors needed a nice deep clean. The food was great during breakfast and dinner!

We have always stayed at Fontana Village when we come to Miatas at the Gap. We went on hiatus for…read morea bit mainly because because people do not seem to understand that talking in the hallways and slamming doors at o'dark thirty means something. I asked my hubby if he wanted to start going again as I had found a room at Tapoco Lodge. Our big joke was it's the *Bougie place*! Well it is bougie where we are from, but it's also comfortable, calm, and very restful when coming back from hot rides with Miatas! From the beautiful Azalea Room to the fantastic eateries and bars in the hotel, you feel pampered and special! Our room was wonderful and there was not only in room coffee, but you could pop downstairs and get a to go cup of hazelnut coffee, tea or hot chocolate! We were cool after a long day, we could pop down for a drink or get some food and not have to leave. Best of all, we personally thought it was quiet. We actually got some decent sleep, which really never happened at Fontana. The mattress and sheets were very comfortable! My only regret would be we really didn't get to use and explore the property as we were at an event. I would recommend Tapoco Lodge to anyone looking for a special experience to enjoy their time, be it a honeymoon or going to the Dragon to ride! It's fantastic!

This is such a cozy cool and comfortable place to get away from hustle and grind. We've been here…read moretwice, cabins are quaint and take you back to another era of getting back to nature and slowing down to enjoy your coffee on your covered porch and enjoy some birds and maybe a loud car and motorcycle too!

Tapoco Tavern was one of the absolute highlights of our North Carolina road trip…read more Nestled in the mountains along the river near the Tail of the Dragon, this place is breathtaking. The setting alone is worth the drive, with beautiful mountain views and a peaceful riverside atmosphere. If you're looking for a scenic lunch stop, this is it. The food was just as impressive. I ordered the trout salad--my first time ever trying trout--and it was incredible. Fresh, flavorful, beautifully presented, and one of my favorite meals of the entire trip. One thing to know before you go: there is little to no cell service in the area, so you'll want to connect to the property's Wi-Fi if you need directions or want to use your phone. We'll absolutely be back. Between the scenery, the food, and the overall experience, this is a place I would recommend to anyone exploring the mountains.

Lovely location along the Cheoah River just before the Tail of the Dragon. Even with how busy they…read morewere on a weekend we didn't have to wait long for seating near the river. The food was quite enjoyable- I really liked my nachos with pulled pork, and the service was super friendly as well.

I came here on a car gathering event for the Tail of the Dragon. I stayed here for 2 nights. I…read morewill say this place is located conveniently close to the Dragon and Fontana Dam. I booked a room in the Lodge and check in was super far where the Lodge was. You have to drive all the way down to the front. Follow the signs!! It was alittle confusing at first. The Lodge room is like a hotel so that's why I picked it. I did not want a cabin or mini house in the area as they offer other kinds of rooms. The room was nice. It's a tiny outdated with the a/c but that's okay. There were ton of small tiny bugs in the room and also the lounge area on the first floor. There are no microwaves inside the room but there is a refrigerator. There is a tiny microwave on the first floor lounge area. Room service is alittle lacking as they don't make the bedsheets. This place can work on their house keeping and cleanliness of the lobby area. They keep their front doors and all doors open so it doesn't not have the best security. So definitely keep your room doors locked. There is a restaurant called Hazel's which I did not try but will next time I stay here. I can't wait to come back again!

June 2026: Front…read moredesk and customer service are wonderful! We stayed in cabin 909 which was a one bedroom. It was clean and cozy. It had a full kitchen with stove, oven microwave refrigerator, and sink. The AC was fantastic! The furniture was extremely comfortable, including the bed. Great shower and warm/hot water. There are hills and curves throughout the entire property. We were able to see Lightning bugs every night and it was a calm and relaxing stay. There is parking for trailers near the general store. We brought our motorcycle on a trailer. We parked the car and motorcycle at the cabin and the trailer at the parking next to the general store. We went to Quill's Cantina and enjoyed their food. They have souvenirs, coffee, and a Christmas store next to Quill's Cantina. We never made it to Hazel's restaurant. The pool was closed during our stay, unfortunately but there was a playground area available. You could also rent golf carts if you wanted to. We were minutes away from the Fontana Dam and the Marina. They have a gas station near the General Store too! This is a good place to stay and relax. There are motorcycle enthusiasts and car enthusiasts due to the roads in the area. 30 minutes to Robbinsville (nearest town) and 40 minutes to Bryson City.

Beautiful Historical Inn, the Host & Hostess were accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly. Great…read moreplace for a couple or a retreat for groups. Lots of activities for all age's. Beautiful lake with canoes, campfire pit and several walking trails.

We just spent four days at the Blue Boar Retreat over Thanksgiving. We didn't really know what to…read moreexpect based on the pictures seen on VRBO, other than there is a pond and an industrial kitchen, but we were pleasantly surprised by our stay. The Blue Boar Retreat has a large industrial kitchen (perfect for large-scale cooking that Thanksgiving requires, a large dining area, another large common space, and eight spacious individual rooms. Each individual room had its own bathroom and sitting area, and some rooms had 2 queen beds and others 1 king bed. Before we arrived, we thought there were separate mini-cabins on the property, but each of the eight rooms are connected by a long, wide hallway. Despite the proximity, we didn't hear any noise coming through the walls from the next room. There is also a huge patio area and fire pit for use out the back. There are other cottages nearby, but we never really crossed paths with anyone. Lake Santeetlah is a half-mile walk down Blue Boar Road and there are kayaks available for use. Dogs are allowed at the lodge, and they loved having the freedom to run around all over the property. Overall, a perfect place for family gathering. We had 18 of us (14 adults, 4 kids) and there was plenty of space for us. Blue Boar Retreat is on the top of our list for our next Thanksgiving gathering in 2021.

First time visitor. Very impressed! Our rooms were large, clean, and comfortable. Pretty…read morelandscaping including flowers and waterfalls. Indoor / outdoor pool was lovely. The views were spectacular! Every staff member we interacted with was friendly. Complimentary breakfast buffet was tasty! There were renovations going on, but we weren't bothered. Our floor had recently been painted. One elevator was not in use.

The place is described as luxury, but that was not my experience. I booked a room through expedia…read moreand received a dated room that also came with a musty smell, stained carpet, no closet only a rolling rack, broken blind and no tub. This was a cottage room. Careful before you book. There's a chance the resort rooms are "luxury" but the cottage rooms are far from that. We left directly after check in and are still waiting on a refund.

We spent our anniversary at BlackBerry Farm and had the most wonderful time. Farm to table dishes…read morefor all three meals is something I could get used to. The beautiful fresh produce complimented the expertly cooked and seasoned proteins. There wasn't a single thing we ate that we didn't enjoy. In between meals, we made sure to stay active to earn our appetite. The property offers access to great trails in the Smokies which we took advantage of as well as a lovely outdoor pool with a view. The room itself was pleasant as well. It was hard to leave the luxurious king bed every morning. The heated floors in the bathroom and the comfy sitting area made our Holly Springs cottage suite the perfect home base. We were also assigned our own golf cart to get around the property (although we chose to walk mostly to take in the views). Service was top notch and the staff were wonderful. Every evening they surprised us with a little treat for our anniversary which was very thoughtful. We couldn't have asked for a better stay!

We have talking about BlackBerry Farms for years and that we needed to go. We knew it was…read moreexpensive, but the recounting of our friends kept drawing our interest back in. We decided to take the plunge and we are so happy we did. It's a 3 night minimum and frankly a great idea to take it all in. We enjoyed the following activities ; Fly Fishing, wine tasting , the spa , a farm tour , & tomato tasting. All were spectacular and unique to themselves. The culinary experience is nothing short of a Michelin experience for dinner. The price is all inclusive , sans your alcohol. The service is world class and the staff makes you feel so welcome. Whether it's a special occasion or a bucket list item , I would say it's a must in your lifetime !! Side note- We thought this would be a one and done. However, the level of experience and ability to unplug was extremely therapeutic. Hope you enjoy the review by LIKING it and sharing feedback :).

We stumbled upon Highland Falls Cabins via Vacation Rentals By Owner. We have stayed in…read moreBlairsville, GA many times before, but haven't found our go-to cabin. Blairsville is a small ittle mountain town up near the Georgia and North Carolina state line. Blairsville is home to the tallest peak in Georgia, Brasstown Bald Mountain, part of the Blueridge mountains. There are so many things to do up there (cut down your own Christmas tree at Southern Tree Plantation, tubing, hiking, shopping, horseback riding) and it's just a beautiful town in general. These cabins are nestled on the side of a mountain, right off US19, a main highway in Blairsville. They are in a community of other cabins, but still ensure privacy behind trees and distance. Our cabin was Blackberry Cabin, and it was one of the highest on the property. We have a V6 regular drive Dodge Dakota, and it made it up the gravel road with no problem (after realizing we needed to give it a little more gas than these flat road drivers were used to!) The cabin was fully equipped and gorgeous. We had all the comforts of home plus a wood burning fireplace, and an breathtaking view from the porch. At the entrance of the community, there is a firepit (with pre-chopped wood always stocked), trails to hike along a stream, and fields to play a game of Frisbee if you're so inclined! If you're looking for a safe, comfortable and beautiful mountain community to spend a weekend (or week) at, check out Highland Falls Cabins! You won't be disappointed!

Our family absolutely enjoyed staying at the Oasis cabin in Highland Falls. This cabin was amazing,…read moreit had a two story flagstone wood burning fireplace with an impeccable decor. The best part was the 40 foot deck. We had a large family visiting and there was so much room with wraparound seating and a sunken hot tub. Although it slept 7, we easily could entertain 15-20 on the deck with ample seating. During the day our young children played badminton and volleyball out back, they even had a volley ball net set up for play. This had to be the most relaxing vacation I could ever imagine..we will definitely come back and stay at the Oasis!! We had a blast tubing down to Helen and horseback riding...Larry at the office was great!