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The Lodge at River Run

3.5 star property
Riverside B&B invites travelers to relax in a peaceful setting where the gentle sounds of flowing water create a perfect backdrop for unwinding.

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The Lodge at River Run, beside the water, offers a genuine retreat with local-flavor breakfasts. Guests can enjoy the garden, browse the library, or fish from the riverbank - an experience consistently praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room (Cascades) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Cascades)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room (Rainbow Trout) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Rainbow Trout)

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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room (River Watch) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (River Watch)

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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room (Mountain Laurel) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Mountain Laurel)

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Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Elk Park, The Lodge at River Run is in the mountains and on a river. Sugar Mountain Resort and Flat Top Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain and Grandfather Mountain State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing and sledding. Visit our Elk Park travel guide
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Map
2981 Banner Elk Hwy, Elk Park, NC, 28604

What's nearby

  • Tate-Evans Park
    Tate-Evans Park
    6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort
    Beech Mountain Resort
    10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Lees-McRae College
    5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Elk Statue
    6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Banner House Museum
    6 min drive - 6.8 km

Restaurants

  • Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria
    16 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill
    16 min drive
  • First Chair Coffe Shop
    14 min drive
  • Banner Elk Cafe
    7 min drive
  • 5506' Skybar
    19 min drive

About this property

The Lodge at River Run

Bed & breakfast by the river
At The Lodge at River Run, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a garden, and a library. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing at this bed & breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, a TV in the lobby, and a computer station
  • Smoke-free premises and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lodge at River Run have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lodge at River Run pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lodge at River Run?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lodge at River Run?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lodge at River Run located?

Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lees-McRae College, The Greene, and Elk Statue. Tate-Evans Park and Flat Top Brewing Company are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Lodge at River Run Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodge, wonderful host, and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with the Elk river running in the back yard. We loved our stay and will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place. Very happy with our stay. Beautiful views. Very clean. Hot tub. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The biggest surprise for me with our visit was how impressive the entire experience was and didn't think it was possible it could actually be better than what the pictures showed. This is not the cheapest alternative but hands down it's the best, make friends with Bobby and follow her directions closely to have the most relaxing time of your life. Honestly, this place is heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is clean, comfortable, and accommodating. We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best B&B!

An incredible place, will definitely be returning. Bobby (the owner/manager) is so sweet and attentive and went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. Beautiful room with all the amenities and very private, individual bathroom as well. The B&B grounds are awesome and filled with nature landscapes and a river run that is sure to inspire everyone. Stay here!! Thank you Bobby!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being right on the Elk River was fantastic! You are a 5-7 minute drive into downtown Banner Elk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic lodge with the concept of Bed and Breakfast. The location is great next to a river, rooms are very well equipped with high quality furniture and great style. The entire ambience of the lodge is unique with multiple details here and there. Service is best in class and the breakfast is one of the best I ever had in this type of concepts. We spent Mather Lutter King Jr. weekend there and were fortunate to have a lot of snow, this was the perfect location to experience that. We definitely will come back soon. This Lodge is now one of our favorite places to go to relax for a weekend and enjoy nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful place and very cozy! The breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great properly and friendly management. If you like the B&B atmosphere this is definitely the place to go.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally good breakfast and service. Beautiful property. Great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property! Very clean and the breakfast was excellent. We will be returning in the Spring. Chris & Jeannie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very beautiful and very comfortable. I will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous place and immaculately clean! All measures were taken properly for COVID precautions. Breakfast was delicious and Bobbi was friendly and helpful with suggestions as to things to do in the area. We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very peaceful. Well manicured grounds and 1st class amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge at River Run is an absolutely beautiful inn. We were so excited to see it after finding this gem online and it exceeded our expectations! The location was great and easy to locate. Upon arriving, we were greeted with the amazing setting and sounds of the river. Entering through the front door, we got our first glimpse at a truly stunning mountain home. The attention to every detail was astounding. Our room, Mountain Laurel, was spacious, lovely, well appointed, and very comfortable. We loved that this room was on the bottom floor with a walkout to the gorgeous patio area and river. The outdoor spaces and large property along the Elk River are breathtaking and totally relaxing. There is so much room to roam and so many great places to sit and enjoy all the nature around you, that we really felt like we had the place all to ourselves! The breakfast at the lodge is not to be missed. It is a true culinary experience and absolutely delicious each day. Also, the coffee is great too! Last, but certainly not least, is the staff. Bobbie, the Inn Keeper, is first rate and an true delight to meet. She does an amazing job of running everything and above all, makes you feel at home. The ladies that assisted Bobbie were all so kind and served us like a king and queen. We did not see anyone taking care of the immaculate grounds, but they too do a fantastic job!! We will most definitely return to this slice of paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great B&B. The location is so private and beautiful. Bobbie and her team did a great job looking after all guests. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful lodge on the river. There has been much attention to detail. Very clean! Bobbie prepared a delicious breakfast for us to enjoy the back deck. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and incredibly relaxing. An ideal bed and breakfast. The location is directly on a flowing river which is incredibly hypnotic. The best part of all is Ms. Bobbie. She’s just wonderful and can’t do enough to make sure your stay is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a cozy, mountain haven. There were tons of amenities and the owner was really helpful and made a wonderful breakfast. Highly recommend Renting multiple rooms with a group as there are amazing common areas that would be so fun to enjoy with friends or family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We went for our first anniversary, looking for a place to remember for life. And not only we did find it, but we are planning our next trip ASAP! This B&B is amazing in every aspect! We couldn't have been more happy. The owner's were simply amazing and Bobbie the person who runs "the show" is phenomenal!!!! We are pretty pleased. Get ready for a lifetime experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inn Keeper was a great host. Breakfast was appetizing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Bed and Breakfast Ever!

We have stayed at this bed and breakfast a few times and it never disappoints. The innkeeper, Bobbie, is so personable and makes you feel right at home. The rooms are extremely clean and very comfortable. The breakfast is amazing. I cannot say enough good things and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024