Springmaid Mountain Resort

WOW!! What an amazing ride! We did a 1.5 hour ride and could've gone all day. Our guides were so nice and the horses are so well taken care of. I really appreciated their kindness and care with making sure some of our less experienced riders were cared for. Bonus points: it was so affordable compared to anywhere else we looked at!! We will be back for more rides and to stay in their BEAUTIFUL cabins.

The drive up was a little steep and very twisty but was greeted with a beautiful property. Our cabin was dirty and mold was growing in and on the coffee pot which was disappointing because we were looking forward to having coffee on our balcony in the morning. We were provided basic utensils and some grill tongs for the grill out front but when I picked them up they were dirty and full of grease. This made me uneasy about how"clean"the room really was. I loved the flexibility of being able to check in early and the area we stayed in. There was a beautiful pond just a few steps away and the weather was nice for staying outside. The grounds could've been cleaner outside. I went to take my son for a walk and he kept picking up trash and cigarette butts.. the rooms floor was dirty/sandy and by the time I called they were gone for the day. The heater in the bathroom did not work and the heater in the cabin did not turn on for close to 4 hours after check in. The staff member that checked me out was notified of all of this and all she had to say was, "oh". Despite our troubles, the room was fairly priced had it been cleaned and there was no mold. It was able to hold 4 guests plus ample room for pack and play.

I rented one of the Whispering Pines cabins to stay and cook in while attending 3 separate family reunions over the weekend August 8-12, 2013. My husband and I shared the 2 bedroom + loft cabin with 3 other couples. The privacy of the two bedrooms was great. The couples who slept in the loft as well as in the living room did not have great privacy, but they didn't chip in for the cost so who cares.I called ahead on the day of check in to see if we could check in any earlier than the allotted 4 pm check in time, because we had been driving in from FL and on the road all night. They did let us check in early and were able to get into our cabin before noon.The cabin itself had a musty smell. We attributed it to it's rustic location as well as the massive amounts of rain the area had recently received. A few candles from the grocery store helped.The kitchen was spacious compared to a lot of other cabin rentals. I was able to cook for the 10+ people we had constantly in and out, plus room for my 2 large crock pots I used to cook for our reunions. The kitchen was decently equipped, but I was glad that I brought plastic utensils. The cabin and amenities were definitely on the "rustic" side, but they suited our needs just fine.The beds were adequate. Not insanely comfortable, but not uncomfortable either. The vanities in the two bedrooms also helped a great deal with keeping the traffic in the only bathroom bearable when it came to the 4 ladies in the cabin getting ready each morning.The couches in the living room were pretty dingy, though. When we booked the cabin I specifically asked an employee over the phone if the cabin would have AC, knowing I would be doing so much cooking I knew it would get hot even if the weather outside was cool. I was told yes, they have both central AC and heat. Turns out it didn't. Only heat. Luckily it was cool enough at night to open the windows, but cooking during the day with no AC was not fun.Maintenance collected our trash on a daily basis. They also brought additional towels half way through our 4 night stay. We decided to go tubing, they advertised $6 for a tube rental for the entire day. The other outfitters in town charge upwards of $20 for 1 run so this seemed like a great deal.The tubes they provided were, let's just say, lacking. As an experienced tuber, these tubes were about 1/3 the size of a normal tube. The five adults that were tubing ranged in weight from 140 - 260 pounds, and the tubes they gave us were appropriate for someone no larger than 90 pounds. We had to take them back to the office to have them blown up some more, and even then they were less than adequate. The trail hike to the river drop off was a little challenging as well. There are not any signs indicating distance or how far to the drop. The paths were shaded in the woods and very pretty, especially the two waterfalls along the way.Needless to say, because of the inadequate tubes it was a rough ride. We all got out of the river with various bruises, scrapes and bumps. The water levels were very high due to recent rain, but the stretch of river was so rocky and the tubes being too small was a bad combo on the rocks. I couldn't imagine tubing when the waters were low. Those tubes were completely unsafe, and I feel the staff should not have allowed anyone to rent them. We were worried for the group of smaller kids who had the same size tubes behind us. When I complained to the front desk I was told the larger tubes went missing, and they guess they should get some more larger tubes. You think?All in all the grounds are very beautiful. They have a lot of amenities to keep you busy and help you relax. The staff is overall very friendly and eager to help you have a great stay. For the area you do get a good value for what you pay. We will most likely rent here again next summer for our family reunions.

Very nice for a rustic environment. A little worn, but very comfortable. Slept like a log with the quiet. Very peaceful. I'd stay there again. Great place to bring kids!

We went riding here and are looking forward to returning for a week of camping ! Beautiful place. The people are friendly. Horses clean and well taken care of .

Dec 25th 2017 great place to spend Christmas Day. Very nice accommodations. The folks are friendly and the scenery is awesome. The worst thing about the cabin we stayed in was no closets and if that's all I can find to grip about then it's pretty good

My rating is for the seasonal carriage rides. I was very disappointed in the carriage ride situation tonight. Was told to be there by 5:15 for a 5:30 ride. Waited until almost 6:00 but no carriage. And no warm place to sit and wait. Had to leave because we had dinner reservations. I thought that, since it was opening night of the holiday carriage rides, it would be waiting for us when we got there, but I guess they were unprepared. Can't recommend.

We went horseback riding while on vacation here in Asheville, NC. We absolutely loved it. Our instructor James was phenomenal and truly cared about our horseback riding experience. We not only went up and down the mountain, but went through a river. It was incredible. I truly recommend this horseback riding barn and especially having James as your instructor.

We've been going to SpringmaidMountain annually for nearly 40 years for a week of family vacation. It is a rustic resort with stocked trout ponds, bass and bream, hiking trails, horseback riding and a great launching place to other Smoky Mountains areas. Love the peace and quiet with the river that runs through the property.

So fun! We only did the horseback riding and it was beautiful! $40 for an hour and $50 for 1.5 hours. Best deal I could find in the area. They promptly answered the phone, were friendly, and knowledgeable. The horses were beautiful, I rode an Arabian!