We only spent one night at this accommodation and wish we could have spent another night or two. The setting of the inn is charming. It looks like a little slice of a European village with a lovely view of Lake Fontana. The cute decor of the office, TV lounge and breakfast cafe is country/shabby chic. We used this inn as a stopover as we drove from Nashville to Durham. In Nashville we had stayed at a mega-resort (Gaylord Opryland). This inn was a welcome respite after the “mayhem” of that resort. I should have added another night or two at this inn for unwinding and hiking in the Smokies. Our King room, while not upscale, was spacious, comfortable and quiet. The absence of a TV in the room was a plus to us. Our room (#10) had a couple of structural issues, most

notably a very squishy, soft floor (vinyl flooring that looks like hardwood in bedroom and tile in bathroom) that initially made us feel off-balance. We adjusted to it quickly. Also the windows and HVAC system (window unit) need to be replaced. I think our room would be cold in the midst of winter as a space heater was provided. If the rooms were renovated with better finishes, this inn would be perfection but then the room rates also would jump considerably, no doubt. Breakfast is light and tasty (oatmeal, cereal with almond milk, yogurt, bread, mini- muffins) and served from 8-10:30 in a charming little cafe. We didn’t have time to partake in the spa, morning yoga or wine hour (5-6 pm). The views from the soaking cabanas would have been spectacular. Next time! We arrived shortly before 7 pm. The front desk left us instructions on how to self check-in. It was very clear and easy. Prior to our arrival we did a 5-mile, 3 waterfall hike called Deep Creek Loop. It is located about 15 minutes east of the Inn. Afterward we grabbed dinner in Bryson City (cute, unique little town) before heading to the inn. Even with our very short stay, we felt refreshed for the next leg of our road trip. We agreed that we would stay here for a couple of nights the next time we visit the Smokies in order to avail ourselves if the spa services.

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