Beautiful space for a retreat or rest or conference or connection with nature…read more Plentiful land and lovely view of the mountains. The lodge is wheelchair accessible, woth a room that has a roll in shower. Tight fit around corners, but my bulky chair navigated it all, and the weekend was amazing. A beautiful chapel sits between the lodge and the hostel. Lots of flowers and plants and trees. Easy access to the Appalachian trail. There are seating areas with lovely views, kitchen and dining areas, library space, old piano, and so many nifty nooks and so many touches of ambience. Rooms upstairs and down are all with unique character. Wow... thank you...

Very clean and organized hostel and lodge. Plenty of parking and it's within walking distance to…read moreeverything. The Appalachian Trail goes directly beside the hostel part. The hostel prices are good.

I absolutely loved this historic Victorian mansion. Just to be able to spend the night in such ann…read moreinteresting place was amazing. I had a private porch to sit on, and my room was spacious and comfortable. Also, Elmer is quite a character,--it's well worth taking the time to speak with someone who is practically a trail legend. Highly recommended, I'd stay there again in a heartbeat.

Absolutely loved it, spent two there coming off the Trail for resupply! Giant house, lots of…read morehistory. Comfy, clean beds , food awesome!! Highly recommend!!

You wont find a better host than Supra Mom!!!! Clean facility, friendly and knowledgeable staffread more

Great place - friendly team running it and very comfortable options -…read moreA great location as well

-Stayed here over memorial day weekend and it was a full house....but didn't feel like it. Lots of…read morepeople stopping by for 1 night which is totally fine, just don't expect anyone to be especially social here. -The building itself really needs to have work done. The ceiling is peeling/cracking/sinking in multiple rooms. The bathrooms have broken tiles in the shower/problems flushing. It was suggested that their was free breakfast (and it does say "really, its a VERY SMALL breakfast" but literally what was free was black tea bags, coffee grounds, rice, and maple syrup..... so i don't even know why it was included unless to trick people. -I stayed in the all female room and it was great! Requested a bottom bunk and got one, room was nice and cool temperature wise. -The staff volunteers keep the place very clean but......are really weird. Hate to say this, but I've travelled the world at hostels and have never met more offputting staff. When I checked in (which is on your own, totally fine) I walked into the building to see 2 people sitting on the couch. I said hi to them, and they both just looked at me like I was bothering them, and went back to their phones.....ok...odd...but guests sometimes aren't social no worries.....only for me to learn a bit later that they were the staff volunteers. Others in the hostel had similar experiences, one girl in my room thought the guy didn't even speak English because when she originally checked in he responded in a different language and walked away leaving her confused as heck. Just super odd, and gave me a sour taste about this place. ALSO, when i found out they were staff and had been here for 3 weeks, I had asked for food recs/hikes/ things to do and they literally said "yea, I don't do anything so IDK"....like.....just super freaking weird. -all this to be said, I would still recommend this place, but really you are getting a very isolated experience on just a place to sleep. don't expect anything more.

This by far my favorite place I've ever stayed. Personally think all hostels are ruined because…read morethis place is so amazing. VERY woman friendly and very safe. Great accommodation such as a private room and full kitchen. Located at great spot 9 min bus ride with a bus stop right next to it. Can't express enough how incredible this place was. Wanted to gatekeep so you're welcome.

This was a really wonderful place to stay. I would have returned, if my choice in companionship had…read morebeen a wiser one. However, I was gifted with the sort of timeshare by my companion that has given me much regret and consternation over the decades. It was a picturesque location. It was a beautiful place to stay.

My friend and I stayed in this cute, clean hostel on a road trip through Tennessee. It's owned by a…read morewonderful older gentleman named Al, and managed by a younger man named Brian. Both are extremely welcoming and helpful. The hostel itself is clean, comfortable and well-lit, with separate male and female dorm rooms. Parking is on the street and seemed safe. Al welcomed us immediately and drew us a map of the town and good places to go. Breakfast is provided in the morning- he has several options including eggs, cereal, grits- you cook it yourself. If you're lucky he'll join you and tell you some funny stories. The only reason I gave the hostel 4 stars instead of 5 is that there is no shower there, just a bathtub. Might be problematic if you are looking to stay for several nights.

I met Colin on top of Albert Mountain. He was hiking up with a guy he was supporting finishing up…read morethe AT. I maybe spent 15 minutes with him but my take is that he truly has a passion for what he does and helping folks on their journeys. He cares about the trails, picking up trash and hauling back garbage. Most importantly, when I got back to my truck after my backpacking trip, he had left a box with 4 jars of AsMaster chafing cream for me. Thanks Colin!

Clean, friendly and great atmosphere. Runs shuttles to the trail and is close to the center of townread more

We were in the area to do some site seeing and hiking in the area. We followed this awesome couple…read moreon youtube back when they thru hiked the AT a few years back. We continued to follow them the next few years on some of their adventures and actually got to support them for a day when they did a thru hike of the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin. Their hostel is such a warm and comfortable space, and they are such gracious hosts. They shuttled us around town when we needed it, they told us all about the area, gave great suggestions of places to see, and they even made arrangements for me with a local fly fishing guide! This was such a great stop on our journey and Franklin is such a cool area with lots to do. When talking to them about why they started a hostel, they said they wanted to support the hiking community and wanted to make a hostel that checked all of the boxes of things they were looking for in a hostel through the eyes of a thru hiker. We are not thru hikers but I think they have accomplished that and then some!

Amazing Folks. They will pick up hikers at Winding Stair Gap and take them back to their amazing…read morehostel. At the hostel there is plenty of food, drinks and snacks for you to purchase. The shower is hot and they have a laundry area. The bedrooms are just the right size for 4 people. If you are hiking the Appalachian Trail or just need a place to hang your hat at night, this is the place. Awesome living room area for you to relax in. Nice seating area outside. During hiking season they provide an amazing breakfast for the hikers who stay.

I had never stayed at a hostel, and had my concerns, but my recent visit was generally positive. I…read morestayed in the pod, essentially a bunk surrounded by three walls and a curtain. I am a pretty big guy but fit comfortably on the extended twin mattress. The mattress left something to be desired , but ultimately I slept better than I normally do at hotels because after 11:00, lights go out and it is quiet hours, which all of the other residents abide by. You can't beat the price and location, in the heart of the tourist district, just blocks from the drum circle park and Harrahs arena.

Sweet Peas offers a great product: great price, great location, and good clean, safe, lodging…read more I think its fair to say the following: Asheville is a tourist destination-and lots of people come to Asheville for many different reasons, and everyone needs lodging. With most homeowners prohibited by local zoning to rent out their homes via Airbnb for short term stays, and with limited hotels within the downtown area, Sweet Peas provides travelers with surprisingly affordable lodging for those seeking an alternative to the chain hotels. Sweet Peas is right downtown, in the midst of the all the things that brings one to Asheville: shopping, music, sports, outdoor fun, and...food-you are in walking distance to any and all of these pleasures you seek. I'm a repeat visitor. It's an ideal spot for me when I visit town 3-5 times a year for the price and location. If you have stayed in a hostel before, you know this is a decent hostel. If you haven't, please-don't compare to a hotel. There are varieties of ages present-young, middle, old, all here for different reasons. There will be people to build community with, or, you can hide in your bunk-and that's ok. There is no alcohol allowed, and quiet times between 11 pm and 7 am. The staff are friendly, efficient, and will provide you towels etc. There is a fridge (but know its usually pretty full) and coffee pot and kitchen area. I've found when traveling, its best to travel hopefully, and I've also found then when staying at a hostel, remain hopeful and positive, and you'll love your experience when doing so. My next visit is in a couple of weeks, and I look forward to the respite of Sweet Peas.

I highly recommend visiting uncle johnny's!! Super friendly and knowledgeable staff and actually on…read morethe Appalachian Trail. Uncle johnny's has built back bigger and better after the catastrophic hurricane helene floods. Huge new outfitter ON TRAIL! New bunk rooms and new private rooms all with new matresses. The outfitter has a full resupply, carries thermarest sleep systems, enlightened equipment quilts, kilts and puffers, topo shoes, and much more! Beautiful chill atmosphere with access to the nolichucky river.

As a USMC Veteran with a VA Service Dog, I had arrived at Johnnys to them not even wanting me to…read morestay and asking me to leave. after a brief discussion of about 30 minutes I was able to stay two nights. upon waking up, I was refunded my last night and asked to leave due to them having too many dogs at the location. Most being employees. will never be staying there again. Resupply is taxed at over 100% and sometimes closer to 200% in profits. Not satisfied and will NEVER return. camp across the street at the river and pay the $5 to shower if need be.