We had an amazing stay at River Magic—it exceeded every expectation.We came from Knoxville to escape the July 4th crowds in the Smokies, and Hot Springs proved to be the perfect getaway. Both the town and River Magic offered the peaceful retreat we were looking for.The view from River Magic is every bit as dreamy as the photos suggest. One brochure described the area as "enchanting, unlike any other on earth," and after spending time there, we couldn't agree more.The property itself is spotlessly clean while still feeling warm and comfortable. We felt at home the moment we walked in. The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped with everything you could possibly need to prepare meals. The bed was very comfortable, the hot tub was perfect for soothing sore muscles after long hikes, and the internet was fast and reliable. We also appreciated the TV service, which included HBO, as well as the thoughtful selection of puzzles and games for relaxing evenings.Hot Springs may feel secluded, yet it offers everything you could want in a vacation destination. Beyond the renowned hot springs, we enjoyed incredible hiking, a delightful mini-cat tubing trip, and several restaurants with excellent plant-based options, including Vinyl Pies, Grey Eagle Taqueria, and Iron Horse Station. The local shops were charming.If you're looking for a peaceful, romantic getaway that's truly off the beaten path, River Magic is the perfect place. We would happily stay here again.

Beautiful views.

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We didn’t really get to experience the mountains as much as we would liked because it was very cold and snowed. It was a pretty sight with the snow but we were mostly stuck indoors. There were a lot of stink bugs flying all over indoors, kinda got annoyed after a while. It appeared clean, but some areas could be improved, the home could’ve been stocked a little bit more especially being so far away from everything. It’s definitely lacking accommodation. It just wasn’t cozy enough for me.