I visited with my partner 2 years ago and had an amazing time. Our tour guide was Donovan and he…read moreshowed us all around "District 12" from the Hunger Games movies, which was a delight. I definitely recommend this unusual but charming destination!

I highly recommend visiting!! The site is a shell of a once bustling mill town. We were given a…read morehistory of the town, founders and insight into what life was like in the early 1900s by our guide Donovan. He was wonderfully knowledgable and made the little town come to life with his descriptions. The owner, Adam, also gave us great information as we peppered him with questions about the property. We learned about the prior residents (and met a former resident, Joe, who happened to meander by for some tea) and about plans to renovate the area. Sadly many of the buildings suffer from vandalism, but there is still enough to tour and learn here. We were allowed to self-explore after Donovan's guide and spend as much time as we wanted. I love that it was chosen for the Hunger Games film, but there is so much more history than just a location site still lingering here. Our hope is that Henry River Village continues to be preserved for the history and education it truly deserves. It was a wonderful experience and we plan to come back for some movie nights and future events.

Great place to stay, beautiful property, exceptional comfortable room and finishes throughout…read more Walkable to downtown restaurants and amenities. Great hosts. Would like to stay again when we're in the area.

Holly and Ivy exceeded my expectations. The place looks and feels even better than the pictures…read moreonline! My room and all the common areas were immaculate. So much attention to detail and care went into all aspects of my stay, from the warm welcome, easy check in, comfortable bed, quiet and serene grounds, lovely breakfast, and amenities in the bedroom/bathroom. It felt like home away from home. I highly recommend Holly & Ivy.

Always a beautiful and relaxing time when we visit the White Rose Manor. The Manor Tea Trove has so…read moremany teas options to choose from... with so many flavor choices, I am never bored. And as an iced tea girlie... the option to drink them hot or cold is A++ for me! Allison and John are truly wonderful hosts and make each stay so enjoyable. Looking forward to our yearly visit.

I am not a casual traveler. Through work I travel 300 + days a year for over 20 years and my social…read moreactivities ( I'm a reenactor) has me travel even more. So, like a restaurant needs to be great, not pedestrian, for me to even mention it to friends, lodging is an even more critical issue for me. I stay at all types of lodging from five star hotel complexes to some really sketchy B&B, AirB&B, and a few time I have couch surfed since a town was totally booked for the night. So when I travel overnight for myself, lodging must be excellent. If I am in the Lincolnton area that is a simple choice. The White Rose Manner! Allison and John are attentive hosts, all to willing to assist in making your stay what you need it to be. Allison is an accomplished cook that can accommodate your dietary needs if she is made aware. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable. I tend, if there in the early evening, to play a game of chess with John, who also is an accomplished D&D dungeon master. Conversation is always pleasant, the grounds take you away from traffic, PowerPoint presentations and if you choose to turn it off (I do) cell phone calls. I arrive, get to relax in a wonderful environment, take care of what brought me to the area, then relax some more. You can find me some weekends in a chair by the fireplace, with an adult beverage lost in the thoughts deep and emotionally satisfying a result of the environment created by the hosts. The White Rose Manor is excellent, just excellent. Give it a try sometime, you will not regret your decision.

Our daughter selected Magnolia House for her wedding. We couldn't have been more pleased! The…read morehouse, property, etc was perfect for our needs! The owner, Laura, was very attentive to our needs, requests, etc, and she really created a beautiful environment for our daughter's special day!!!

We were traveling from Virginia Beach, Va to Killeen Tx, for our next duty station. We didn't want…read moreto keep staying with family or in fly-by-night motels. I am disabled veteran and my husband is still active duty. I have a small compassion dog that I keep with me. We called Laura. She not only allowed us to stay in her amazing turn of the century home. She was gracious and kind. Her food and hospitality is out of this world! Trust me when I say you will want to go back again and again!

We really enjoyed our stay with Anne in the "bare in the woods" room. The breakfast was the…read morehighlight where we had delicious eggs, biscuits and fruit. The bathrooms and shared space were very spacious. The bed was also comfy. We enjoyed sitting out by the fire pit at night. There is also a gazebo to relax in as well. The house is about 15 mins from downtown Boone or blowing rock. It's a great place to get away but can also get to busy areas pretty quickly.

Anne Farrow has truly created a welcoming home away from home in her fabulous five bedroom B&B in…read morethe Blue Ridge Mountains. There is something for everyone at Carolina Mountain Lodge...cozy nooks for reading, wrap around covered porches for relaxing or dining, a large hot tub, a charming stone patio with fire pit, a spacious living room with fireplace, a large country kitchen and breakfast area with a farm sized table where Anne serves her amazing hot country breakfasts. There are mountains for climbing, woods for hiking, a nearby ski lodge for ski enthusiasts, delightful shopping opportunities in the nearby towns of Boone and Blowing Rock as well as excellent venues for dining and possibilities for exploring. Each bedroom in the two story lodge has a feeling of privacy as well as a unique ambiance. Anne has gone to great lengths to make every room unusual and to make every guest feel special. One feels relaxed and at ease as soon as one enter the front door of the Lodge. This was my third trip to Carolina Mountain Lodge, and I look forward to many more. I love waking up to the cool mountain breeze and the smell of freshly brewed coffee and breakfasting on fresh eggs from Anne's happy chickens. I enjoy exploring the quaint mountains towns and seeing the panoramic views from the mountain top. I love having cocktails at dusk on Anne's tranquil patio and sleeping peacefully in a big, comfy bed. I highly recommend Carolina Mountains Lodge in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as a vacation destination.

We had a A++ stay at the Trott House recently that could not have been better. Facilities were…read moreclean and so well equipped that we are anxiously looking forward to our next trip. The owners Miles and Mackenzie were very hospitable and gracious with the guest. I can wholeheartedly recommend this Inn with no reservations whatsoever!