The Lodge at River Run

Our first trip back in 5 years and everything was perfect again!! The hospitality, ambiance, quiet peaceful solitude, and the river running beside the lodge was awesome. Big shout out to Miss Bobbie and her staff. No one does it better! The morning breakfast was beyond amazing. I brought my flyrod and managed to catch and release a very nice rainbow trout. Watched deer in the yard while I fished. Just beautiful.

Amazing gem in Banner Elk. Beautiful lodge tucked away next to a lovely river. Bobbi is absolutely fantastic, and a certified chef. Every day breakfast is a treat - homemade bread, homemade james, eggs with truffles - culinary masterpieces. Rooms are very comfortable, spacy, and clean. Minutes away from skiing, restaurants, etc.

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!!!

We have stayed in lots of B&Bs, but this lodge is the most beautiful we have ever seen. It is hard to describe how amazing it is and everything was just perfect. We loved staying here. The manager, Bobbie, was just so wonderful and we enjoyed talking with her, and her recommendations for places to visit were great. We felt at home here, and would very highly recommend staying here. We hope to return! 10 out of 10 all around!!

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!