Fodor's Expert Review Peaks of Otter Lodge
85554 Blue Ridge Pkwy., Bedford, Virginia, 24523, USA
This unpretentious, peaceful lodge is so popular in the fall that reservations are accepted beginning October 1 for the following year (but it's open year-round). Every room looks out on Abbott Lake from a private terrace or balcony, and their interiors have a folksy quality. Nestled between two of the three peaks of its namesake, the lodge was built in 1964. In nonwinter months a complimentary bus takes you to Sharp Top Mountain if you prefer not to hike, and you can see the same mountaintop from the lodge's Lake View Restaurant. Rooms do not have telephones and both cell service and Wi-Fi are spotty. There are pet-friendly rooms available in one wing.
PROS
- restaurant and lounge on-site
- ADA-accessible rooms
- nice views
CONS
- may be too rustic for some; no phones
- must reserve far in advance
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted