Eli and Marlon are very welcoming, friendly and fun to be around. Breakfast was delightful and we…read morewhole heartedly recommend staying here.

This is our second time staying at the Beechwood Inn. Eli and Marlon, the owners of the Beechwood…read moreInn since December 2021, are great hosts. We stayed for an anniversary weekend in July and booked this current stay before we left, we enjoyed it so much! They foster a very warm and inviting atmosphere. Attending their "Wine-Thirty" at 5:30 each evening is a great opportunity to have wine and wonderful hors d'oeuvres and enjoy the company of the hosts and other guests. Each morning they serve a very satisfying breakfast which usually tends towards the lightly sweet and wonderfully savory side, with compliments of fresh fruit and fresh items from Marlon's herb and vegetable garden. The Inn and it's rooms are comfortably appointed with nice mattresses, wonderful linens and towels, and soft toilet tissue! The whole inn is exquisitely clean and comfortable, and also offer great views. This is a new favorite place for us to come and enjoy!

One of the nicest Inns you will find in the whole state of Georgia. We arrived up the drive to see…read morebaby deer playing around the property. The Inn has lots of lavender planted on the grounds that smells wonderful in the morning. Breakfast is amazing and served daily at 8:30AM by the proprietors Stuart and Scott which are incredibly friendly and welcoming to me and my wife. Our suite had a very comfortable bed with all the amenities in our spacious room. Would recommend if you want to get away from it all and relax.

Such a great experience! Massage was spectacular and so needed!! Lunch delicious and relaxing…read more Drive up there was gorgeous. Will definitely be back!!

My fiance and I stayed here while planning our wedding. Everything was perfect. We stayed on the…read more3rd floor, which is a cool space because it isolates you from the rest of the building in and gives a private loft kinda feel. You couldn't ask for more for a bed and breakfast. private bathroom in each room and an adequate continental breakfast. We had the entire venue to ourselves, and were given permission to "make it our home." The event planning portion of our stay could not have been easier. JoAnn was professional and made us really feel like we were in good hands. All our worries were put to rest and she had answers for all of our questions. We are in no doubt that no matter what happens, our day will go off without a hitch. The wedding venue is all inclusive and priced VERY competitively. It is so nice to be able to just make 4 payments and show up on our wedding day knowing that everything from the DJ to the decorating is done.

Lovely venue for a wedding. Attending my niece's wedding in March. Lovely setting with beautiful…read moretrees in bloom. The pergola for the wedding is gorgeous. A lot of the trees are in bloom. The parking could use some better signage. The food service went smoothly. Utilizing two lines is great. They squeezed far too many people in the room. Very claustrophobic. The bridal party table is located in front of the bathrooms. Rather awkward location. The sound system is AWFUL. If you want people to listen to you, they need to be able to hear you. The EMCEE needs to reduce the amount of corny jokes. We are here for the bride and groom, not you...sorry, not sorry. The plastic bags on the lights on the patio are super tacky. The use of real linens is very nice but I wish that had included linen napkins too (perhaps a client choice?)

We just celebrated our anniversary here & we loved it! The property is beautiful & peaceful, very…read morerelaxing. The food is great, especially the breakfasts, which are large & tasty. Sarah, the breakfast chef/server, was awesome! She was very efficient & sweet. We stayed in a king room & it was nice, with great ac! (Very important in this hot weather!) We spoke to the owner Brian, a couple of times & he was helpful, & wanted to make sure that everyone was enjoying their stay. We had a couple of minor issues, and they were handled very quickly. The only thing that wasn't great was the wifi, which was very spotty. Not a big deal though. Highly recommend!

We were a party of 6 for the Thanksgiving dinner 2025. With new owners as of three or so months…read morepreviously, this was my LAST dining experience here. It was a buffet style meal. I expected turkey but they only served small thin slices of turkey breast (with giblet gravy - no traditional gravy available) and some kind of baked ham (mostly in chunky pieces) in a cabbage broth (a dish of sweet dark looking sauce available). The appetizer/salad/soup options: big bowl of mostly frissee lettuce w/ grape tomatoes, shaved carrots with a gross thick sauce of balsamic vinaigrette. There were trays of: baked root veggies, sweet potato pone, mashed potatoes and mac & cheese. The rolls were industrial like (white rolls out of a bag) not the homemade fresh baked breads I've had here before. There were bowls of Smoked CHOPPED salmon (why would anyone chop up smoked salmon?) and trout with a tzatziki sauce (not a dip) was not what one would expect. The best part of the whole meal was the butternut squash bisque. The dessert option that I chose was a small wedge of flour chocolate ganache torte. It was dry and the topping was very thin. There was fresh made whipped cream but the buffet table (overall) was not well maintained. The table service was subpar. We had plates sitting on our table for long periods of time and would have liked to have more visits by the waitress for more pours of coffee. The wine selection is not what it used to be. My Oregon Pinot Gris was served in a stumpy Chardonnay glass (ugh). For the price of this meal....we should have been treated right and fed a phenomenal holiday meal. My father and mother had experienced at least two Thanksgiving meals at Glen-Ella in recent years and raved about how good it was, which was why he shelled out the money to take me and invite friends to eat there this past Thanksgiving. The worst part was the response of the wife (Michelle) of the husband/wife owners who replied to my email whereby I described the above meal/service and the excuses I got, contradicting statements I made as if she was there and witnessed what me, my dad and our fellow diners experienced, giving excuses for such poor service and food selections. She did say the next time we return to let her know. We're not going to risk another poor and expensive experience. WE WILL NEVER RETURN. Update.....it doesn't surprise me that Michelle replied the way she did to my review. I can tell you that most people who are disappointed with food/service do NOT write reviews either on Yelp! or other review sites. But you, as a discerning buyer, can look at other reviews and see when things change for the better or worse. Buyer beware.

In the middle of farm land, @ 5 miles from Clayton. Very quiet and Linda, the host was very…read morefriendly. It's an old grist mill with 4 old rooms with no TV, but a ton of board games. It was a great breath of fresh air and a way to step away from the hustle & bustle of city life. The breakfast was homemade peach braided pastry, fresh locally grown berries and cheese eggs with local sausage. It was a fun experience.

Mike and Linda are awesome inn keepers! Everything about this place is amazing. The room was clean,…read morecomfortable, welcoming. I think I saw that it was the fireplace room. Breakfast, handmade down to the floor ground on down was delicious. Mike and Linda are so friendly and on top of everything. Thank you for a wonderful trip. I hope we can stay here again. Heading out to do some off-roading now.

Our stay at Butterfly Ridge Mountain Retreat was absolutely wonderful. The property is peaceful,…read morebeautifully maintained, and surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and cared for. The accommodations were exceptionally clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully decorated. Every detail reflected the owners' commitment to creating a relaxing and memorable experience. The breakfast was delicious, and the tranquil setting provided the perfect opportunity to unwind and reconnect with nature. If you're looking for a relaxing mountain getaway near Lake Jocassee and the surrounding outdoor attractions, I highly recommend Butterfly Ridge. We left feeling refreshed and are already looking forward to returning.

A idyllic treasure B&B with sweeping mountain views and an immaculately maintained and decorated…read morehouse with beautifully decorated rooms. Delicious homemade food with a lot of produce and herbs from the gardens. Dog friendly and healing oriented. The charming owner, Kim, is very knowledgeable not only about local hikes and waterfalls, but also very talented in healing through nutrition and exercise.

Reservations required. Make the effort ! Life is about experiences and you won't forget this one…read more Food is incredible and you can eat your fill. BYOB but wine glasses provided and no corkage fee. Come early to soak up the atmosphere and company.

Lawdy, this place is great, but it is only open three days a week, so reserve well in advance!…read moreHoused in a beautifully decorated rustic lodge in the NC Smokies, the food is served family style, and everything we had was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed chatting with the other folks at our table. Always nice to share restaurant and touring tips. The menu is based on what is fresh. Our menu consisted of beef pot roast, pork roast, amazing cabbage casserole, famous tomato pie, green beans, tossed salad with yummy dressing, beets, carrots, garlic mashed potatoes, hot fluffy rolls, and cranberry orange poundcake. If you are a vegetarian, fear not. Plenty of delicious, fresh vegetables. It was like grandma reads Bon Appetite but also sticks to the favorites. BYO wine or cocktails.

My parents and my niece and nephew had a lovely weekend stay in Miss Rebecca's Cottage at the…read moreColonial Pines Inn. The cottage on it's own was lovely and it had even been decorated for Christmas! Donna was fabulous in helping set up this weekend get away for my parents, and they had a marvelous time. 5 stars!

My husband and I just made our 3rd trip to the Colonial Pines Inn, and love it more every time!…read more The inn is charming & cozy, and very convenient to town. It is quiet, with a lovely wrap around porch with swings to relax, read or just look at the beautiful views. Many pretty birds around - encouraged by several bird feeders. The rooms are so comfortable and private. Donna & Chris are such magnificent innkeepers - they are very helpful with local attractions and what's happening at the moment. But this review would simply be incomplete without a rave review for Donna's most delicious breakfasts that she serves daily. Yummy! That's about the best word I can use to describe the variety and quality. She also puts out homemade goodies each afternoon, it's such a treat! Thank you, Donna & Chris, we can't wait to come back!!!

We had a great time at Equus Mountain Meadow Riding Stables, just remember to ask for the new…read moreaddress (same street, just a little down the road). I rode Tripoli, he was super friendly and wanted scratches and snuggles after the ride. My mom rode Rocket, he was slow and stable (good for her). This is very informal, and you can tell that these horses do not have to do the same thing over and over. Very customizable, and you will be the only group riding. Very Nice!

This was one of the most amazing and memorable trail rides I ever had. I was so sad to see them…read moregone from the Tampa Bay location. But when they moved to Georgia, I was so elated that I had to go and do another trail ride with them. The drive to Clayton was quite scenic, with lush greens and beautiful mountains to look at. It is about a 2 hour drive from Atlanta, but definitely worth it! Their new barn is in a residential area, with some beautiful trails heading to the mountains. The ride to the mountains was so peaceful and relaxing, and ability to trot and canter the horses was amazing, giving some added thrill to the ride. I was so happy to ride Tripoli again, who is a very beautiful and sweet white Arabian gelding. He was responsive to my commands, and was quite forgiving when making a mistake. While Tripoli's trots are a little bouncy (though, can be posted pretty easily), his canters are as smooth as a rocking horse. Ken is such a friendly and amazing guide. He really helps you learn how to control the horses correctly and helps the timid riders gain their confidence on the horses. While he makes safety of the horses and riders his highest priority, as long as the horses are up for it, and he find it safe to do so, he lets you trot and canter almost anytime you want (the only time when he suggested against it was going downhill for obvious reasons ;) ). The horses here very sweet, friendly, and well taken care of. They get fed twice per day, and get plenty of breaks during and in between the rides. They all love having treats, so be sure to bring carrots and peppermints. They will treat you even extra nice if you bring those. :) The cost of the ride is $50 for a 1.5 hour ride if only a single person is riding, or $40 per person if 2 - 4 people are riding. The ride is indeed private, with no other strangers riding with you. It is worth every penny and I can't wait to go back to Georgia and ride with them again soon!