Staying at this amazing little house/cabin in the mountains in Banner Elk, NC, just minutes away…read morefrom Blowing Rock and Boone. There are  just a few miles from skiing at Sugar Mountain and Beach Mountain, plus surrounded by lots of other things to do. Pottery,  trout fishing, gem mining, tubing, wineries, and lots of great restaurants! This place has three sleeping areas up to 4 adults and 4 kids. The top floor is a queen bedroom loft, with a half bath. The main floor is a nice size living room with a kitchen open floor plan and a full bath. Down below halfway down the stairs is a washer and dryer (laundry area) and at the bottom of the stairs are 2 bedrooms. one with a king-size bed and one with 2 sets of bunk beds for 4 kids and a full bathroom. Full house Central Air and heating. Parking for at least 2 cars out front and additional spots at the club house. Access to the tennis courts, pool, and hiking trails with lots of open space in the area. You can also bring fishing equipment and fish on the Watauga River that runs through the community. Real clean and a gem of a place!

This is a nice clean comfortable neighborhood club. Nice…read morepool, gym, and sandwich shop and other amenities. Great for families, part time or full time residents. Membership thru property ownership in 1780 and Old Wildlife Club.

Blast from the past. Analog keys. Tube TVs & Phones as big as cash registers…read more Our room had a killer 50's pink bathroom and earthen 70s wallpaper & wood paneling. Very clean. Don't change a thing and run by the sweetest lady who was going out of her way to find a biker a room nearby when they were full.

#HurricaneHelene. God Bless Pops and the Pixie Inn! We had been on the road 8hrs trying to find a…read moreway home to Charlotte after evacuating Asheville. No room left at the Inn and no power, but pops was so kind to let us use the facilities and share pillows and blankets and feel safe sleeping in the truck in the parking lot overnight. Just the respite we needed to make it home the following day. We will be back! Love to all those who showed kindness in the face of this catastrophe!

Beautiful location and friendly staff! Great location to get away from the daily grind!read more

Decided to try this place out and everything was going great until my mom and little sister almost…read moredrowned, we all thought they were playing so we stood there and didn't do anything. Other than that I loved it and I'll make sure to visit again with life jackets

The Azalea Garden Inn is a lovely little motel situated between the various shops and park on Main…read moreStreet in Blowing Rock & the Chetola Resort area. With a really charming garden area, as well as a little patio/gazebo-type area with firepit, the aesthetics of the place really draw you in. Various shrubbery and window boxes are situated along each room as well. When you walk into your room itself, the wooden panels and rustic-feel provide a sense of comfort. The rooms are generally comfortable, though might be missing an amenity or two. Rooms have Keurigs, for example, but don't include microwaves. The pillows aren't great either. That said, any issues are very minimal. The Azalea Garden Inn is a truly lovely place to stay - so if you're looking for something comforting and rustic? Don't miss out on this gem.

This small retro motel has a can't be beat location making it a certainty that we will return again…read morein the future. Literally parked the car and walked everywhere we went in Blowing Rock for meals and shopping. With parking spaces at a premium in this small popular mountain town the location is a huge selling point. As for the motel itself, as mentioned it is retro with a rustic roadside 1960s feel. That doesn't bother me and in fact I rather like it for mountain destinations. The furnishing and bedding is fine: the carpet however is worn out and stained and probably has a lot to do with the unpleasant dank smell of the room. There is a Keurig and small fridge but no microwave. TV service is only the 3 basic national channels and maybe 4 other lesser stations. WiFi signal was fine. Walls are thin. The hot water shows up but only after a long time of waiting for it. The bathroom itself is more updated with newer tile and fixtures.

Cabins are older, fine, mountain ambiance. View from the porch, nice, until dark when none of the…read morelights worked. The whole cabin was filthy. Glass doors and mirrors full of fingerprints, glasses the same. The 2 seat table was disgusting, and I definitely wouldn't eat at it. Carpets were filthy as well, wear socks. We paid $400 A NIGHT to have a jacuzzi tub I wouldn't step foot in. Coffee maker? Yes. Coffee provided? No. Refrigerator was barely even cool. Don't waste your money.

Stayed at the inn portion to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary. It's right in town, so you…read morecan literally walk pretty much anywhere you want to go. We booked in advance over the phone. Check in and out were both super easy. The office has movies and books (even for kids) that you can borrow. They also have coffee, water, and ice available at all times. The room was very small-- two beds, bathroom, mini fridge, desk, and tv-- but that was okay since we didn't really spend any time other than sleeping and showering there. Someone came and emptied our trash, made our beds, and gave us fresh towels every day. Everything seemed nice and clean, zero complaints. Outside they have other little cabins and a fire pit with multiple chairs and maybe one picnic table. Really cute, well kept area! There were also several benches outside of the rooms where guest can sit and enjoy the weather, talk to each other, play music, etc. We frequently saw a lady outside her cabin painting the garden scenery. Blowing Rock seems to gather an older crowd, so being in our 20s and heavily tattooed, you get some looks. However, the staff at the inn was very friendly and enjoyed talking to our infant daughter. Not sure when we'd be back to visit, but I'd stay here again!

I really enjoyed my recent stay at Gable Haus in Helen's Haven cabin. Diane and Mike are wonderful…read morehosts! The cottage was rustic, comfy, and cozy with everything I could need. The kitchen is quaint, but well equipped if you like to do your own cooking. They thoughtfully provided coffee, tea, sweeteners, almond milk, yummy muffins, and chips to tide me over. The king bed is very comfortable, plenty of blankets and heaters to keep it warm. The bathroom has lots of towels and was well supplied too. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood. It was lovely to walk along the road to the nearby stream, enjoying the autumn foliage. There is a great country store just up the block with crafts, a bar, a cafe, and live music on the weekends- a fun, family friendly place to sit outside without having to drive! I also enjoyed visiting nearby Grandfather Mountain, the Linville Falls Winery, and Mountain Grounds Coffee shop. The Biltmore Estate (a two hour drive away) was also a worthwhile day trip.

Norma and Eric are better hosts than you could ever ask for! The hospitality and genuine kindness…read moreof them both is what will bring us back for sure. Breakfast every morning was delicious and fresh. We stayed in the Cherokee Rose room, which is in the main house. It was impeccably decorated and comfortable. There were drinks and snacks provided in the room. The only downfall is that we both like to sleep in and it's right outside the communal breakfast spot. Although, thanks to that we woke up every morning on time to eat the yummy food and get our day started. Also, due to the age of the place the water was brown in the tub, so we were unable to use it. Regardless of these few things, we'll be back and it's definitely worth 5 stars!

5 bedroom, 3.5 baths on one acre. Amenities include pool table, fully equipped kitchen, two 12 x…read more36' covered porches, hot tub and firepit. Close to all the top ski resorts of the High Country. In the summer this location provides easy access to Valle Crucis, Banner Elk's park with its many activities. Great cabin. Great location.