[Koepper]

Good news! I heard back from the Iron Horse this morning. They are in the process of updating their phone and reservation system. Should have more information in a couple of weeks.

 

[ctxbryan]

Kickstand Lodge is also close by. They have cabins, bunkhouse, tent, and RV sites. It is more rustic than Iron Horse.

 

[troystg]

"
Hi Troy,

We do have rooms available for these dates,

We are currently upgrading our phone and reservation systems, if you would like to make a reservation please give us a couple weeks and call our office at 828-479-3864.

Thank you,
IHML
"

 

[CTX Cruiser]

There are several Hampton Inns nearby.... just putting an alternative out there.

There is also this place which caters to motorcycle groups and has trailer parking across the street. It's three miles from the entrance of the Cherohala Skyway and will be half the price of the Iron Horse at the time of year. I've used it before. It's old but it's clean and comfortable with all the amenities you'd expect.

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages in Robbinsville, NC - ReservationCounter.com

 

[Koepper]

Here is an updated list of who has indicated they are planning to come to the meet up:
@bljdb
@Blue Baron
@BlueThunder
@ctxbryan
@CTX Cruiser
@gordinier
@Koepper
@Stlburd2
@troystg

Troy (@troystg ) and I both heard back from the Iron Horse Lodge this week. We both got the same email stating they are in the process of upgrading their phone and reservation system. I should have group information by the middle of the month.

In March/April, I will start to layout some planned routes.

Who else is coming?

 

[Stlburd2]

I’m getting old. Did it or didn’t Iron Horse include a meal or two in their price? Or was that another place ? If so that is added value to the per night costs.

 

[CTX Cruiser]

I’m getting old. Did it or didn’t Iron Horse include a meal or two in their price? Or was that another place ? If so that is added value to the per night costs.

I don't know about the Iron Horse but it was the Big Lynn Lodge in Little Switzerland that included breakfast and dinner in the price.

 

[Blue Baron]

something doesn't seem right here with the Iron Horse. if they can't take reservations now, a very few weeks before the riding season starts then this is quit alarming. also , if they get their reservation system activated in a "few weeks", they will be swarmed with reservation requests and who knows how they decide the booking orders. just my 2 cents.

 

[Blue Baron]

There is also this place which caters to motorcycle groups and has trailer parking across the street. It's three miles from the entrance of the Cherohala Skyway and will be half the price of the Iron Horse at the time of year. I've used it before. It's old but it's clean and comfortable with all the amenities you'd expect.

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages in Robbinsville, NC - ReservationCounter.com

i stayed there twice, loved it

 

[CTX Cruiser]

something doesn't seem right here with the Iron Horse. if they can't take reservations now, a very few weeks before the riding season starts then this is quit alarming. also , if they get their reservation system activated in a "few weeks", they will be swarmed with reservation requests and who knows how they decide the booking orders. just my 2 cents.

Mountain folk here are like islanders in the Caribbean, they do things at a different pace than the rest of the world.

 

[BlueThunder]

something doesn't seem right here with the Iron Horse. if they can't take reservations now, a very few weeks before the riding season starts then this is quit alarming. also , if they get their reservation system activated in a "few weeks", they will be swarmed with reservation requests and who knows how they decide the booking orders. just my 2 cents.

+1. It seems to be prudent to line up an alternative location.

 

[ctxbryan]

Iron Horse changed ownership about four years ago and have changed to cater to more big events. They have a cabin that rents for over $1500 a night and sleeps 20 and other cabins for $500-$800 a night. Smaller groups aren't their priority anymore.

 

[Koepper]

Iron Horse include a meal or two in their price?

Iron Horse has breakfast & dinner on site. It is an additional cost of $15 to $20. That is probably how @MamaBear is coming up with a $50 cost for a camping site with no electric.

Look folks.... We are going to have a great time and the roads are going to be awesome.

 

[CTX Cruiser]

i stayed there twice, loved it

Me too!

 

[ctxbryan]

Iron Horse has breakfast & dinner on site. It is an additional cost of $15 to $20. That is probably how @MamaBear is coming up with a $50 cost for a camping site with no electric.

Look folks.... We are going to have a great time and the roads are going to be awesome.

The $36 camp fee is just for one person. $36 camp fee + $8(extra person) + ice/firewood bundles + 11% tax and you could easily get close to $60 total. But for the area with the amenities that Iron Horse has, the listed prices are comparable to other places to stay. Even Deep Creek campground in Bryson City is $25/night with no power or hot showers. I spent a week every summer tent camping there growing up and I still remember taking cold showers.

 

[Mama Bear]

Iron Horse also has 6 small trailer sites with 110 volt power listed at $43 + tax. The final cost is anyone's guess. I looked at some other properties online in the area. One campground and cabin resort had prices listed from 2018 on their website. Another had a $20/night service charge and $60 cleaning fee. Hope they get back to Steven about what the real costs are.

Kickstand lodge is a couple of miles down the road and last time we stayed it was 18 bucks a night for tent camping...they have cabins too but not sure about price. Motorcycle riders own the place and its a hidden gem. I know Mo...

 

[Mama Bear]

Kickstand lodge is a couple of miles down the road and last time we stayed it was 18 bucks a night for tent camping...they have cabins too but not sure about price. Motorcycle riders own the place and its a hidden gem. I know Mo...

Kickstand lodge is a couple of miles down the road and last time we stayed it was 18 bucks a night for tent camping...they have cabins too but not sure about price. Motorcycle riders own the place and its a hidden gem. I know Mo...

You have to call to get reservations and current prices, they don't keep up with the website. Call in the afternoon between 2 and 5 for a sober response

 

[ctxbryan]

Kickstand lodge is a couple of miles down the road and last time we stayed it was 18 bucks a night for tent camping...they have cabins too but not sure about price. Motorcycle riders own the place and its a hidden gem. I know Mo...

Website says $20 for tent camping and $45 for camping cabins so they may have updated the rates lately.

 

[Koepper]

I talked with the folks at the Iron Horse Lodge this morning and they are ready to take your reservations. (I made my reservation!!)
They have set aside 5 rooms for us for now. Just mention that you are with the CTX1300 motorcycle group. (Sorry no reduction in price.)

• Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge & Resort - Home (ironhorsenc.com)
• 828-479-3864

Reserve your place today and I look forward to riding with everyone soon.

 

[Blue Baron]

thanks for the update, Steve. i also made my reservation for a room in cabin #3, sept. 14- 17. they took my request via phone& still have the info from our last stay there in their system. looking forward to another great time with my favorite group of riding buddies. don't wait to make your reservation, as this place will sell out!