My husband and I just returned from a 3 night stay at The Swag. It was our first visit, and we were really looking forward to it as we have wanted to stay there for a couple of years. Overall we have mixed feelings. We had a great time; it is a special place and was definitely a memorable visit,... More

Have visited The Swag at least once a year for many years. Always look forward to our return. Staff is always great new chef this year and great food. Rain prohibited our normal walks but still a relaxing and special visit. Will return and recommend.

Where do I start? I am writing this review nearly 8 months after our visit and my husband and I still talk (longingly) about the Swag. We went for our honeymoon and it was exactly what we wanted and even better than we imagined. The Swag is tucked away quietly in the mountains and there are no televisions in sight,... More

As fellow Select Registry Innkeepers we appreciate the quality Deener and Dan put into every detail wherever you look in their rustic, elegant mountain retreat. Angie and all the staff are very friendly and accommodative to your every need. My wife and I escaped our busy Inn for 2 nights of R&R to celebrate her birthday, and this was the... More

We visited The Swag last year for our anniversary and had such a good time that we visited again this year for my birthday. This is such a special place to visit - my husband and I both love it. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Definitely! We stayed in a different room this time - The Rock... More

On the surface the Swag seems expensive; however it is an inn like no other. The food is very good and generally locally sourced. The rooms are beautifully appointed if you like the natural look (I do). The hiking is excellent. It is all inclusive so no need to go to town. The hosts take a very personal interest in... More

In early October we topped off a week of NC sightseeing with two nights at The Swag. We had long anticipated the stay since it has hosted many notables, has many good reviews in various evaluating entities such as TA, and should provide a unique experience for the price paid. In many ways our expectations were met. The rustic facilities... More

It was all ok, just not at these prices. Food was ok, rooms ok, service ok, price not ok. I stay at a lot of nice places and this place just can't justify the price. Read the other poor reveiws, they are on target.

To hike from The Swag you have to pay $20. In addition to some fairly good trails and very nice grounds with great views, you get a box lunch to take with you when you hike. The box lunch was terrible. I had a tasteless veggie wrap that was mostly lettuce. The coleslaw was tastes and those of us who... More