I remember telling my wife the last time we were here that if I could build my dream cabin-it would…read morebe the Balsam here at the lovely and cozy Swag. Two bathrooms, two steam showers, sauna, living room with fireplace, outdoor balcony with fireplace and shower, and it's right across the fence from our nations most popular park-Great Smokey Mountains National Park. We walked right out our door to hike. Nearby trials take you to waterfalls, waterwheels, and the spectacular panoramics from atop Gooseberry Knob or Hemphill Bald. We returned from one of our hikes just in time for the Swag's stellar bbq picnic. That leads nicely to the food and service which is as good as it comes-and frankly what you can expect from a Relais and Chateau. Tables with your names for breakfast and dinner, nightly bites during happy hour, and even lunches to go for your adventures. Which, for us even included horseback riding at the nearby stables. Naturally, they were waiting for us when our ride ended in one of their electric fleet of Volvos to whisk us back up the windy road into a vacation of our dreams!

We have just enjoyed a wonderful fifth annual July visit to The Swag to celebrate our 56th wedding…read moreanniversary. The Swag is a premier lodge nestled on a mountainside in the Smoky Mountains high over Waynesville NC. It offers spectacular views, immediate access to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park by simply walking through a gap in the fence outside the main lodge, fine dining, pickleball courts, a spa, and a small gym and pool. An expert naturalist is often in residence and conducts a variety of activities, including organized hikes, talks about wildlife (bears, coyotes, bioluminescence and other interesting aspects of the natural world).  Other activities include a presentation on coffee making by their barista and wine tasting sessions. But if all you want to do is just have a wonderful place to  relax and enjoy being in the great outdoors, The Swag is one of the best places you can go. The Swag is a Relais and Chateaux resort so accommodations are excellent and range from a comfortable, well furnished bedroom for two to a cabin suitable for an entire family. À la carte breakfasts, packaged lunches (including backpacks and water bottles if needed), and four-course dinners are included in the daily rates. The lunch and dinner menus change daily, but dinner entree choices typically include beef, seafood, poultry and vegetarian options. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is a mountain top lunch picnic with abundant food. Thursday evening is barbecue night. Food at The Swag is locally sourced and quality standards are exceptionally high.  Service at The Swag is truly exceptional. Every employee is focused on making sure all of your needs are met. The kitchen tries to accommodate any special requests. Much of the resort's clientele return year after year, and guests are automatically offered a return reservation for the same time and accommodation next year at the time of checkout. This is great for established clients and has allowed The Swag to build a large band of loyal followers, including us, but this does make it harder for first-timers to get a reservation for a time and accommodation they would like. My advice is just keep trying!  We got our first reservation after many tries when someone cancelled while we were on the phone with the lodge trying to get one. Tradition means a lot at The Swag, and that is a good thing. My only suggestion to them is to consider adding an à la carte section to the dinner menu as many other fine dining establishments do. It would give the kitchen more opportunity to try out dishes before adding them to the prix fixe choices and allow guests who may not want a full four course dinner every night an alternative. I realize that this would complicate the traditional pricing scheme, but that should be manageable.

ANDON-REID INN B&B IS OUTSTANDING! The Inn is gorgeous and comfortable the view is lovely, and…read morethe breakfasts are delicious and way beyond ordinary B&B fare. The hosts, Peter and Brenda, have considered every detail, including luxurious and comfortable bedding, lovely breakfast settings, elegant bathrooms, a fun game room, convenient parking, homemade treats, a public room with comfy seating, just begging you to sink in, relax, and enjoy the incredible view. We loved this place! Would stay there again!

A beautiful B&B! Can't imagine a better experience anywhere! Breakfast was delicious, the room was…read moreperfect, and Brenda and Peter were the perfect hosts.

This is a wonderful place to spend a few days. Excellent bed, food, room, etc…read more Look forward to coming back again!!!

I have stayed in several B&B before, this is by far one of the cleanest and most friendliest…read morepeople. Bill and Mary were absolutely super. The food.... OMG it was not only beautiful but delicious!!! I brought my mom up here for 5 days and we stayed in the Pinehurst room. Very clean and quiet. This is a A+++++++. We will definitely be back.

Internet was out. TV channels wouldn't change. No housekeeping on Wednesday, so no trash was…read moreemptied. Hot not available due to water temperature issue. We left a day early due to numerous black big ants In the bathroom and kitchen. We paid $560 for what was suppose to be 3 nights. We left a day early so only one night. We complained and reluctantly, we were given $100 credit. Will never go back.

Hidden gem! Inn keeper was fantastic. The grounds are lush and being on the river made it even…read morebetter. Will definitely be going back!

The Yellow House B&B is a hidden gem in Waynesville, NC! It's lovely and the accomodations are…read morebeautiful, cozy, and perfect for a good nights sleep! Oh and breakfast--a yummy start to your day! it was delicious! The owners and staff have done a wonderful job to make sure you have everything you need for a comfortable and delightful stay! A must stay while in the area!!! We'll definitely be back!!!

The Yellow House is absolutely wonderful! The suites are luxurious. The grounds are stunning. The…read morebreakfasts are sumptuous. Chad and Dina always go out of their way to make sure we have everything we need for a lovely stay. We have enjoyed many visits to the Yellow House, and it continues to be our favorite home away from home.

Although the cabin was well kept, I did not appreciate the thermostat being locked at 70 degrees…read morewith a sign saying if you changed it, it would shut down the system. I paid pretty good money for the cabin, and that should come with setting the temperature to what is comfortable for me, not to save them money. . Plus, the TV was set in French including the instructions on the TV. We called the manager to help, but she did not return out call.

What a gem...if you are looking for charm, hospitality & a place to relax, then Anna's place is one…read morethat won't fail you. We did some antiquing, toured downtown Asheville, spent a day at Biltmore Estate, and took in some incredible mountain views - all an easy drive from Anna's house. The house boasts the beautiful character and big front porch with a view that you expect from a Southern home. Anna is a delightful and a gracious host who wants to do nothing more than take care of guests and give them a wonderful experience. And if she asks if she can join you for breakfast, take her up on it - Anna's a lively conversationalist!

I have stayed in many B&B's in my 78 years. Only two were standout superb. The Oak Hill B&B on…read moreLove Lane is the second. The owner and staff go out of their way to please. The breakfast is delicious and HUGE. Frank S.