We had a blast at this location. This is one of the first time that the actual residence looked and…read morefelt better than the photos. The cabin is beautiful, the property has everything you could want in a mountain retreat, and it's right near tons of hiking spots and things to do. We'll definitely be coming back! Thank you for having us!

Fantastic rustic cabin nestled in the woods. Short walk to the river, a short drive to Crabtree…read morefalls (or even the Appalachian trail) The cabin has all the basic pots and pans, flatware and such you might need. I would suggest bringing an electric fan or two, otherwise we had a great time. There's a neighboring cabin only a few feet off the back porch. Luckily no one was there while we were staying but if we didn't know the neighbors that would be a little too close for comfort.

Really enjoyed it. Had a great guide, Luke. Nice history of a 200-year-old oldest in the country…read more They hold events there still, we can concerts. Large rooms, easy to see all the formations in the walkways are easy to pass through. Quite a few steps for those who are challenged to do physical walking but otherwise it's pretty cool. Been to quite a few caverns and this was one of the better ones and a lot to see.

This place is the oldest show cave in the country and is a must see if you're in the area. It's…read morealso the perfect thing to do if you're looking for something to do on a rainy day. You get to see a variety of different areas in the large cave and learn about its interesting history, Including the Civil War. There's also an older but interesting museum that has some interesting artifacts you check out while you're waiting for your tour. I enjoyed visiting here and it's definitely a must see.

My daughter and I had a great time hiking Humpback Rocks. Others give the directions so I will not…read more The Visitors Center has restrooms and more. The parking for the trailhead is across from the Visitors Center. Wear sturdy shoes, no flip flops or sandals. Take water you will need it, especially on hot days. Only attempt if in good health. Some will bring a good camera, if you have bring it. Obviously take your phone for photos, but keep in mind of weak reception at the top. My recommendation is to start out early AM, but after day break as the trail is too difficult in my opinion to navigate while dark. The trail is around a mile and a half and can take over an hour with breaks. Many can reach the top in 35-45. The view is 100% worth the effort. Be careful up there, it's no joke. Elevation is over 3000 feet.

Humpback Rocks is the first Visitor Center you'll encounter if you're heading south on the BRP from…read morethe north entrance. It's a small, but good little visitor center, with a small shop and a small exhibit inside. There are also bathrooms here, with are of decent quality. You will be most rewarded if you actually get out of your car for more than a few minutes and take a short walk through the living museum on the Mountain Farm Trail. I think it's about 3/4 of a mile round trip, through a living museum of authentic farm buildings, showing what life was like for people who lived in the area in the late 1800s, and there are interpreters to explain the farmhouse. So absolutely worth the visit if you're on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

This place has everything you'd want in a cabin vacation. We stayed in the Lakeside cabin and it…read morewas very comfortable with all the amenetis of home (including wi-fi and a full kitchen with a dishwasher) plus a hot tub on the back porch with a perfect view of the lake. There are a couple of hiking trails on the property itself plus there is good fishing in the lake (I caught a couple of nice bluegill thanks to Lisa's tip on the best fishing spot) and you can use kayaks, a paddle boat and a row boat as well. Each cabin also has a firepit, grill and picnic table. The property location is perfect as well and you're only a couple of miles from a Dollar General, grocery store, and most importantly wineries and breweries while still being in a really quiet place. There are couple of minor issues to keep in mind but don't let them stop you from staying here. The lighting in the cabin's living was a little dim so it could be a little hard to read at night if you don't move right next to a lamp. The beds were comfortable but the mattresses were just a little hard but that's just personal preference. Things were pretty quiet outside when we were there but I could see the lake getting a little busy if all four cabins were full and everyone wanted to use the lake at the same time. Also keep in mind that pets are allowed in most of the cabins and I believe people are supposed to keep their dogs on leashes but didn't always do so. Duane and Lisa are awesome people and provide the southern hospitality that you'd expect. A storm was coming the day we were supposed to check in and they emailed us to let us know we could check in earlier than usual that day or even the night before to make sure we stayed safe. I'd come back here for sure and highly recommend checking this place out.

Stayed July 2023. The cabin was super clean. We met the owner and she could not have been more…read moreaccommodating. The cabin was in a nice quiet setting. For beer fans it is a 10 minute drive to Devil's Backbone. I will be a returning customer.

Did the beginner's caving tour and it was great! Around 2 hours. I think all of the crawls/routes…read morehad options to skip, if you end up getting inside and feeling like it's too much for you. The tour guides, Evan and Kaylee, were amazing guides! Anna at the front desk was awesome on the phone and in person. They also had a great mini golf course outside. Highly recommend this place. I was also able to put a go pro with a helmet strap on the caving helmet and use it.

If you've toured the Grand Caverns walking tour and find yourself peering into the dark recesses of…read morethe cavern, the Fountain Cave adventure tour is a must on your next visit. Visiting on a day when temperatures were only forecast to reach a high of 42F, it was pleasantly warm inside Fountain Cave and did not require bundling up for most people. Long sleeves, long pants, and boots, are required due to the terrain you "may" cover in addition to keeping the [damaging] oils from your skin off the cave features. Helmets, mounted lighting, gloves and knee pads are provided and were all in good condition. The floor of the 1800s walkway is mostly dry but moist areas are present throughout the tour and can be very slippery; following the instructions provided by the tour guides (three points of contact) will ensure everyone stays upright in these areas. Dana and Ashelynn were our guides for a group of 7 and always took point and rear to ensure everyone was safe and accounted for. Dana took the prominent role in discussing the history, and geology, of Fountain Cave and was a very engaging guide. While Fountain Cave is not as large as Grand Caverns, getting to tour this cave by headlamp and put yourself INTO the exhibit is truly an awesome experience. The bonus comes in the form of the Adventure "opportunities" that run near or parallel to the original 1800s pathway; for those not able or interested in taking the Adventure routes, you simply stay on the 1800s walkway and meet up with the rest of the group a small distance down the path. There are a few instances on the tour where a break is taken in total darkness. The first is a short ways into the tour and is designed to show you the amount of light that can be picked up from the entrance way after your eyes are given time to adjust. The second sets the stage to show how the cave would have been illuminated by a small candle. Note: please be respectful of the other guests if taking photos in these black-out moments; lowering your camera to the lowest brightness setting and staying back from the group prevents ruining the experience for others. IMO, the only way to make the Fountain Cave tour better is to increase the length of time spent within. Just like the Grand Caverns tour, I still found myself peering into the areas off the guided tour path wondering...is there more to this cave that hasn't been discovered yet.

The amenities were nice. However, all we wanted was to swim and soak in the pool and lounge around…read more We were able to get in the pool a little less than an hour out of the possible five hours we paid for. This was due to people reserving the pool lanes and being very rude about it. If all the lanes are reserved you cannot use the pool. This was NOT MENTIONED on the website when I booked. If it would have been mentioned we would have reserved lanes as soon as we booked and not been embarrassed in front of everyone. When we learn about this we tried to reserve a lane of our own, however there was only a 30 minute slot open. So the person after us in our lane was late so we stayed until she got there. This turned our day of relaxation into a very stressful day there. I would not recommend your resort to anyone. The only reason you received two stars was the kind lady (who also spoke Spanish) at racquet's. I would not recommend. We spent around $200 for passes and food and it was a waste. Lorraine Allen

The property itself is beautiful, and very well taken care of - however, everything else, the…read morerooms, the customer service, and the food, was absolutely not worth the price or the trip. The accommodations were incredibly dated and not well maintained - the paint was peeling on the mirror frame, the walls were chipped and marked, and a bunch of things in my room were broken when I got there - for example, I had to go to the front desk to get engineering to fix my windows in order to actually close the blinds. The front desk was unhelpful the entire time I was there - the Mill Room staff were worse, except for the last night of my stay when I went for dinner and had someone wonderful helping me. They've got beautiful grounds, but at this price point, it's just not worth spending your money here when you can get a nicer experience that's worth the price elsewhere. It's a shame - I think it could be a wonderful stay if they invested in room renovations and customer service improvements.

Spent a quick night at the Buckhorn Inn and Tavern after a trip to Charlottesville. The room was…read morelarge. The queen bed was comfortable. For the most part the room was clean, but there were some small details that could have been better tended. The mirror in the bathroom needed wiped down and the sink faucet had some dusting of makeup powder for a previous visitor. There were some spots on the carpet that were missed during vacuuming. I would guess their water system is on a well as there was some sulfur odor from the water during showering. That being said the water was soft...so much so that rinsing soap away was difficult. We grabbed the brunch in the tavern in the morning. My husband had the farmhouse bowl which he enjoyed immensely. My pumpkin french toast was delicious as well. The Bloody Mary was tasty with the perfect amount of heat. The room was advertised as alloying a discount on brunch, however we were charged full price. The meal was very good, so we paid with no complaints, but if you stay and then eat, be sure to make sure to get your discount. Overall the stay was great. Just a few small items as mentioned, but nothing that would stop me from visiting again... well except maybe for the sulfur smell shower. We would definitely have brunch there again.

We went to the Buckhorn Tavern for dinner and were very disappointed. It began with the staff not…read morebeing prepared to open at 5pm, our reservation time. It took about 15 minutes for the server to take our order. About 20 minutes later our food came out of the kitchen but was delivered to another table. Those guests received my husbands meal as it was the same at what he ordered. Mine was returned to the kitchen because they had not ordered the same as I had. About 30 minutes later the meals were delivered to our table, they were correct, however mine was cold. I ordered the crispy chicken pasta and there was about 1 ounce of chicken on the pasta with a side of tough brussel sprouts. I had high hopes for the tavern, I have no desire to go there again. For the quality and portion size the meal prices are too high.

From the moment you are personally created by Stevan and Desiree you will feel the comfort of this…read moreB and B. Accommodations, cleanliness, food, wine basically everything is 5 star. Nicer innkeepers you will never find. They have their hearts and souls invested in your happiness. Breakfast choices are something we have never seen before. And make sure you have dinner at least once during your stay! From the time you turn from the road into the driveway the views are stunning. We truly can't wait to return. Thank you both for the most amazing b and b experience we've ever had.

We stayed in the cottage for a night after several days at a major local music festival. The…read morecottage--neat as a pin--is also extremely, blessedly quiet. Wander the vineyard a bit, try to spot the hog, count the chickens, settle in on the secluded back porch with a beverage and watch the clouds roll past the mountains. At breakfast, demand the wine jam--don't leave without tasting it. It's expensive but in this case, good value. Note, this review is just for the cottage, not the rooms in the main house.