Staying at B & B's can be somewhat risky if you haven't been there before. Not so with the Lazy Bear Lodge! It is off the beaten path, but quiet and handy to all area attractions. Mark and Anne Winkelman built their lodge carefully and provide the best of everything. From the comfy beds to the tastefully decorated rooms, then... more

My husband and I just returned from two nights at the Lazy Bear Lodge. I cannot say enough good things about it. We immediately felt welcomed when we drove up the driveway. It is a very inviting and peaceful place. The innkeepers are so friendly and make it a very special place to visit. There are so many special touches... more

Everything about our stay at Lazy Bear Lodge was wonderful. It was peaceful, restful, beautiful interior & lovely landscaping/gardening/decks, inviting, friendly, clean, cozy, comfortable. The owner, Anne, is generous, kind and warm. There was a great breakfast too with a beautiful view. (I want to be back there.) more

Lazy Bear Lodge (Bed & Breakfast) near Valle Crucis, North Carolina as well as Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk. We have just returned from a 3 night stay in this wonderful lodge and both feel that it is the Best vacation retreat we have ever found in many years of roaming around. Anne is the warmest, most genuine, down to... more

My wife and I stayed at the Lazy Bear Lodge this past week. This was our third time that we have vacationed there. We believe The Lazy Bear Lodge is the nicest place we have ever stayed. The rooms are nice and roomy. Each room has its own bathroom complete with shower. The hospitalitly of Mark and Ann cannot be... more

We just left the Lazy Bear Lodge. We had the most amazing room and hosts. The food is great. Mark and Ann our hosts are wondeful. Wehave a hobby of staying at as many bandb's as we can. This was one of the best. The location is perfect. I took lots of pictures from the many porches and decks. We... more