The Lodge at River Run

My husband and I went to the Lodge at River Run for our Anniversary. I can only tell you it is fantastic! The Lodge, the surroundings and the Innkeeper Bobbie is such a dear! She is so delightful and an excellent cook. We will definitely recommend this place to all of our friends.!

My husband and I stayed 3 nights in The Cascade Room. Upon arrival we were in awe of how beautiful the lodge was, both inside and outside. My favorite was the outside porch, which was huge, comfortable and most of all relaxing. We had two of our three breakfasts out there. Bobbi, the Innkeeper, is a true delight. She is full of information and wow, can she cook!! We can’t wait to return.

Location is wonderful, accommodations are wonderful (Mountain Laurel Room) and Bobbie is a superb hostess … she has intimate knowledge of the area, contacts/advice Re. the best restaurants, advice Re. the best hiking/waterfalls, yada yada yada. One could not ask for a better experience. Mid October visit hit wonderful peak colors. Breakfast is absolutely outstanding. It is served at 9 AM , so if one wants to get up and “hit the trails” before 8 AM. you’ll miss it … but it’s also wonderful just to sit on the deck, listen to the water, and the birds, read a book, have a glass of wine, yada yada yada.

My husband and I stayed at this charming B&B for the second time and LOVED it as much as the first. The lodge is stunning and makes you feel secluded in the mountains. The view is beautiful and peaceful. Bobbie serves a DELICIOUS breakfast and ensures your needs are met your entire stay. I highly recommend this B&B for your next stay in Banner Elk. You are close enough to town to enjoy a variety of restaurants for dinner. I promise you wil be planning your next trip as soon as you leave!

Extremely quiet, clean, welcoming, and absolutely beautiful. Our breakfast was scrumptious and superb, and, everyone treated us wonderfully. The entire property is so pretty, and tucked away; secluded from all the outside noise. We really did not want to leave. We hope to be able to visit and stay at The Lodge at River Run again!

This is probably our 6th trip to the Lodge at River Run and my first review I have ever written for any place I have stayed... but this place deserves it and it is long overdue! We visit nice B and B's all over the United States but this is one of the finest. Perfect getaway for us as we love hiking, mountains, and having fires at night in a stunning setting. There are great local restaurants and wineries and breweries around too! The innkeeper Bobbie makes breakfasts that should be featured in her own cookbook... the French toast, the amazing cheddar grits, eggs Benedict you name it! She also has so many tips of things to do no matter what your interest. The rooms are super clean and spacious but cozy, we absolutely love our room (heated bathroom floors too). Besides the gorgeous "lodge like" interior, the outside grounds are the icing on the cake. Backing to the Elk River, its so pretty as it is lit with accent lights at night and you listen to the sounds of river and waterfalls as you sit by the big outdoor fire with your favorite drink. Or if you want to just hang at the lodge with your favorite book there is a huge fireplace on the covered back deck and that is such a pleasant way to spend the afternoon as well. There are so many wonderful things about the The Lodge at River Run and I have only mentioned a few, but will leave the rest for your trip to find out on your own adventure, so I don't ruin all the pleasant surprises .... as there will be a few!!!