Snowbird Mountain Lodge - All-Inclusive Adventure

Was in Fontana for a car event, and drove over to Topoco for breakfast. The food was delicious and the server Jasmine was excellent . Food came out fast, and they have plenty of fresh coffee to drink. I’m definitely coming back for breakfast while I’m here.

We initially booked a hotel in Gatlinburg for our Smoky Mountains trip, but found the town too hectic for our taste. It wasn’t the serene nature escape we were hoping for. Luckily, we discovered Snowbird Mountain Lodge. Perched on a mountaintop in the secluded Nantahala Forest, this charming 1940s lodge was exactly what we needed. The moment we drove up the steep road, we knew we had found our haven. Corey greeted us warmly, making us feel instantly at home. Our room in the main lodge was small, cozy, and rustic, with the delightful scent of chestnut wood. It was impeccably clean, and the linens were fresh. Dinner that evening was a delightful four-course meal, with each dish being fresh and delicious. The next morning, we woke up to a breathtaking view of misty mountains and clouds still sleeping between the peaks. The only sound was the forest slowly waking up, no cars or motors for miles around. Pure perfection! Breakfast was delicious, and we were also provided with a backpack containing our lunch and supplies for a day out in the park. We enjoyed every moment in the Lodge and wished we could have stayed longer. We will be back! Thank you, Corey and Arin, for your wonderful hospitality, for meeting all our needs, and for making us feel at home.

We have been coming to Snowbird Mountain Lodge since 1981. We have witnessed the impact of several owners. Robert Rankin made the largest positive impact. After his changes the lodge was magical. Now that Indigo Road owns it, it appears that no one is interested in taking care of the details. 1. spider webs in window in lobby. 2. outside artful water feature broken 3. igniter on fire pit broken 4. Beautiful large wine bottle paintings in bar- removed.(did an Indigo Road VIP take them to their lakehouse?) 5. wine bottle lamps-removed 6. lovely artful water feature in sun room removed. 7. menu was never up to date. They never had the smash burger and when they ran out of pasta, they didn't run to Ingles to get some. They just said they were out. But didn't change the menu. 8. fruit in the lunch is a mealy red delicious apple. We used to get grapes or tangerines and in apple season- local apples 9. Hardly any employees around. 10. no self service tea area and no fruity water in lobby. no cookies in the afternoon. 11. no one is feeding the birds 12. Yard needed mowing. 13. swing was taken down and never put back up. This is not the place that it used to be and I think that the issue is no one is paying attention to details that this lodge has been noted for in the past. It is still a beautiful view. The breakfast is still good and is the best thing that comes out of the kitchen. The coffee is still good but for the price and trek to get there, more attention should be paid to the guests' experience.