There's no way to adequately describe just how wonderful it was to stay here. The only thing that was more special than the absolutely breathtaking surroundings was the warmth and gracious hospitality of Alan and Gayle. They made everything about... read more

2nd time we'd come to celebrate a birthday in October. Location is amazing. Their antique furnishings are breathtaking and each and every room is gorgeous.

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Our stay here was wonderful. We enjoyed it all...the view of the mountain, how quiet it was, the food, the owners. Wonderful place to go for a quiet weekend to get away. We will continue to return to this site. Nicole and Larry

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Nice Place Great Location at the foot of Pt. Mtn. Alan and Gayle are great host and the rooms and food are amazing too.

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I recently spent 2 nights at the Scenic Overlook B&B during a work retreat. I could not have been more impressed with the property or with the gracious innkeepers, Alan and Gayle. The service, hot breakfast, (impeccably served to me in my room... read more

This was one of the best trips I have ever been on. My husband and I enjoyed everything about it. The rooms, the food, the view, and thehosts were excellent. I have recommended it already.

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everything was perfect! a beautiful and comfortable room! gorgeous views! loved the delicious breakfast in the privacy of our own room (love having breakfast in my pajamas!) read more

We celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary at Alan and Gayle's Inn this past weekend and really enjoyed it. The rooms were very nice - handcrafted furniture and fireplaces with a cozy atmosphere! We stayed in the Sunshine, which was a 3 room... read more

A unique romantic getaway. Makes you feel like a king and a queen. It's a touch of Heaven on Earth

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The innkeepers are super hosts, the establishment is beautiful, and the food is delicious...what more could you ask for?

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We went to Scenic Overlook for an anniversary celebration. What a wonderful weekend! It was relaxing and quiet -- just what we needed. The attention to detail by our hosts was wonderful. The room was cozy and intimate and the breakfasts were... read more

+++ The Best! +++

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Gayle and Alan have the art of innkeeping a B&B down to a science. They are gracious, have a wonderful facility and one feels immediately at home in their home. Of course, you might come here soley for the view (incredible!!) but all the other... read more

We recently spent a weekend at the Scenic Overlook Bed and Breakfast and will definitely be back soon. Each room has a guest book and if you look through it, you find that Scenic Overlook has many, many repeat guests. The rooms are very large and... read more

We had a wonderful weekend. Such a serene location and warm hospitality.

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My husband and I celebrated our 5th Anniversary with a weekend at Scenic Overlook Bed and Breakfast. The room had a perfect layout with a private entrance from the deck. We had every thing we could possibly need there. The service was wonderful and... read more

The Scenic Overlook B&B provided such a relaxing getaway for us to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time on the grounds: hiking/jogging the wooded trails, taking the paddle boat out on the lake, or simply... read more

Alan and Gayle were very welcoming. The place was gorgeous with an amazing view. We will definitely go back

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This place exceeded all expectations. I had heard about it some years ago and it lived up to the glowing reviews I had heard. The ambiance and scenery are magnificent and our welcome was warm. Every attention was given to our comfort. read more

We've been married 29 years and this was our first time staying at a Bed and Breakfast house. I had done my homework online researching reviews of various ones that was on our travel route but you just still never know what to expect when choosing... read more

We stayed at Scenic Overlook B&B for our anniversary. It is a beautiful place. Our suite was very nice and had lots of room. The breakfast was wonderful and we had it brought to our room every morning. The innkeepers are very friendly and are... read more

The beauty & tranquility of the mountain-view setting of the inn, the antique furnishings and interesting collections, the delicious breakfasts served -- these are only equalled by the warmth of the innkeepers, Gayle & Alan Steinbicker.... read more

We enjoyed our time there very much. The owner of the inn were so friendly and easy going. The breakfast was really good. We loved it!

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We really enjoyed our stay at this B&B. Everyone was so friendly, Alan and Gayle were super nice. It's a very peaceful and pretty place. We definitely would be back again sometime.

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This place was exactly what we needed after driving from Toronto, ontario, Canada. Great room, View, breakfast and private. read more

We thought the pictures were too good to be true and were ready for anything. It was spectacular and spotless. You could eat off the floors. The accommodations and hospitality is the best we have ever had in the 6 years we have been doing this... read more

my husband is a heart transplant receipent, and this was a christmas gift from our girls. From the beautiful view which was always present to the serenity which was always felt our stay was outstanding. It was wonderful to meet the innkeepers who... read more

My husband and I visited Scenic Overlook this weekend from Lynchburg Virginia. We arrived on Friday and checked out on Sunday morning. From the moment we arrived, we felt like we were in paradise. The house looked exactly the way we remembered it... read more

My new husband and I stayed here on the first night of our honeymoon. It was an absolutely beautiful location, surrounded by nature. It felt so peaceful. The inkeepers were so gracious and inviting. We felt right at home! LOVED the bathtub. read more

Our stay in the Sunshine Suite exceeded our expectations. We were greeted on our first day there by the resident groundhog. Our suite was huge with a separate sitting room and a huge bathroom that included an oversize jacuzzi tub. Breakfast was... read more

My husband surprised me for our 11th anniversary with a night at the Scenic Overlook. We stayed in the Somewhere in Time suite. Gorgeous furnishings. Everything was spectacular. The view was amazing and the hospitality of Alan and Gayle was... read more

it was a pretty place -- the grounds were nice & serene. But, the outdoor furniture & gazebo were dirty (spider webs, etc.) & bathroom toiletries could have been nicer (soaps, lotions, etc.)

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We really enjoyed our stay at the B&B this past weekend. The suites were amazing and Alan and Gayle made us feel right at home. If you want a scenic place to get away...this is it.

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Everything it advertises.Beautiful setting.Wonderful accomidations. Great hosts.

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Alan and Gayle were superb hosts, the view is amazing, great place to relax, read, do a little sight seeing if you wish. The accommodations were excellent and they just made us feel at home, and breakfast on the deck is recommended!

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The Inn is exactly the way it is described on the website and then some. Outstanding scenery, great for a getaway. Gayle and Alan, the Innkeepers were excellent hosts. Looking forward for a return trip especially in the Fall when foliage turns. read more

we had a restful time and enjoyed the beautiful starry night view as we sat on the porch in the evening and the wonderful mountain view as the sun rose in the morning--excellent breakfast, too!

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We spent two nights in the romantica suite for our anniversary. The room was a huge two room suite with a very large bathroom that had a two person whirlpool, two sinks and a shower. The room had 24 ft of windows overlooking Pilot Mt. The view of... read more

It was totally unplanned that we would be staying at the Scenic Overlook, and was only due to a cancellation that there was a room available, but it could not have worked out any better. Alan and Gayle were wonderful hosts and no detail was too... read more

Room was fantastic and location very quiet and scenic. Inn hosts were extremely outgoing and made us feel we were honored guests. Breakfast in room was delicious; rooms were quite nicely appointed and spotless. We would recommend this to anyone... read more

Wonderful Inn! We are not usually B&B people and we loved the privacy and beauty of the accomodations. You will love the location. Don't forget to drive to the top of Pilot Mountain, a view you wont forget. read more

We stayed at Scenic Overlook for our anniversary. Alan recommended Harvest Grill at Shelton Vineyards. We enjoyed the dinner as well as our stay. Gayle made sure our room and breakfast were suitable. These are simple examples how the innkeepers... read more

Great place - we loved the paddle boat and canoe. We took a picnic dinner with us so that we didn't have to leave the grounds since we were spending just one night. I highly recommend this Bed & Breakfast! The only suggestion that I have is... read more

We enjoyed the peace and quiet. The rooms were very spacious and private. We will definitely go there again.

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It was our first experience at a B & B and certainly won't be the last. The room was like a little bit of heaven. The food was awesome! It was more than I expected. I have told all my friends about how beautiful, peaceful and relaxing our... read more

Thei B&B was a wonderful stay for my husband and I celebrating our 15th Wedding Anniversay. The views of Pilot Mountain were unbelievable from our room, which was the Romantica Suite. Plus it was such a serene environment for a quick... read more

My husband and I just spent 2 nights 100 miles from home, determined to have some "peace and quiet". We got it! The view of Pilot Mountain from our room, the scent of honeysuckle all around us, the lazy afternoon nap in the hammock, and... read more

We stayed here for our 20th Wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time! Gorgeous rooms, serene setting, awesome breakfast! Gail is a wonderful hostess, always looking out for her guests.

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Exceeding expectations, wonderful accommodations, hosts and stunning view!

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The owners were very welcoming and gave us a spacious, gorgeous, and immaculately clean room with a gorgeous view for a great price. There is a lake on the property with access to boats for guests. Breakfast, which was brought up to us, was... read more

My husband and I have been going to this Bed & Breakfast for 10 years now. My husband is a Pastor and this is our once every 4 month get away. We love everything about this bed & breakfast from the view, to the food, to the welcoming smile... read more

We have stayed at many B&Bs over the years, and Scenic Overlook is perhaps the best. The scenic view of Pilot Mountain and the lake, the peacefulness, and the hospitality were first rate.

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Staying at the Scenic Overlook was quite the experience. The scenic view of Pilot Mountain, the fishing lake (just below the property) bring your poles or take a rowboat ride or paddle boat. The beautiful landscape is breathtaking. Inside is like... read more

We stayed at the Scenic Overlook B&B for our wedding night April 25, 2009. The view is spectacular! There is no other way to describe it. Photographs cannot do it justice. We stayed in the "Overlook Bedroom" which is the only room in... read more

My husband and I stayed in "The Romantica" on the first night of our honeymoon... and we returned again for our first anniversay! We loved the jacuzzi tub, the beautiful view of the mountain,and the bed was soooo comfortable-it was like... read more

To begin with the B&B and surroundings are breaktaking. The rooms are beautifully decorated with period furniture. The B&B is immaculate and the service is impeccable. The breakfast is delectable and there are always delicious snacks and... read more

Alan & Gayle are a friendly,warm, wonderful couple. I felt as if I had made new friends from the start.Our rooms were beautiful, and the food was great! We have found us a home, away from home. Thank you Alan & Gayle. We will be seeing you... read more

Wonderful! The rooms are lovely, the view is beautiful. It is very peaceful and quiet. The innkeepers are very gracious and seem to have thought of everything. We will definitely return. read more

A friend and I stumbled upon this wonderful place! Very secluded, beautiful and spacious rooms with huge bathrooms and awesome whirlpool tubs. The owners were wonderful - perfect place that I plan to return to as soon as possible!

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Growing up in Pilot Mountain was great and to find a great place to stay at the foot of the mountain just rekindled the old saying "there's no place like home". Our room had a privite entrance off the deck with a fantastic view.... read more

I was fortunate to get a last-minute stay due to a cancellation. Gayle's attention to detail surpasses any location I have ever stayed at. Every need is anticipated, and really in style! The view of Pilot Mountain is phenomenal and gives one a... read more

We went to get away and rest for our Anniversary. We got to do just that. It felt so peaceful, and the breakfast was great. read more

We came to the Scenic Overlook B&B to celebrate our 9th Anniversary :) We ABSOLUTELY loved the view of Pilot Mountain and the lake from our room!! We stay in B&B's every year for our Anniversary but this was the only place where Breakfast... read more

Beautiful place. Quiet setting. Lovely deck and views. Breakfast served in your room OR on the deck was exceptional!! Alan and Gayle made you feel welcome - while also allowing you space to enjoy time away. read more

THE INNKEEPERS ARE VERY HOSPITABLE, OUR VISIT WAS LIKE VISITING FAMILY WE HADN'T SEEN IN A WHILE. THE SUITE "ROMANTICA" WAS JUST AS IT'S NAME DESCRIBES, THE VIEW'S ARE INCREDIBLE AND BREAKFAST WAS AWESOME. IT WAS THE PERFECT WAY TO... read more

My wife & I would like to thank Alan & Gayle for the great accomodations, excellent food, attention given to small details, super scenery & best of all the time we spent with them. We were celebrating our 40th Wedding anniversary. We... read more

A great place to relax from the hectic everyday life. Lovely people and great food! Beautiful views! Can't wait to return in the warm, summer months! read more

The view is spectacular, the rooms were immaculate, the food was right on time and very filling. We felt right at home and had a great chance to relax and reconnect. I highly recommend this for your next getaway!

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Valentine's day weekend getaway

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This B&B is the best we have visited. The scenery is a piece of Heaven on Earth and the innkeepers go beyond making your stay special with close attention to every detail! read more

My friends surprized me with a birthday retreat at Scenic Overlook. I was totally blown away by the beauty, the view, the elegance of the rooms and the hospitality of Gayle and her husband. I am recommending it to everyone I know!

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We stayed here last week- and it was amazing! Gayle and Alan are wonderful hosts, every little detail has been thought of, and breakfast was an amazing, awesome, meal! The house is gorgeous and very comfortable, and we were all quite struck by the... read more

Scenic overlook provides the best taste in decorations, bedding, and all around comfort. The Steinbecker's are extremely hospitable and provide an outstanding atmosphere for their guests. Breakfast was delicious and we chose to eat in the dining... read more

Greatly enjoyed the hospitality and amenities offered to us! read more

This was a lovely place. The view of Pilot Mountain was spectacular and the hospitality as great! The rooms were very charming and the flower gardens and landscaping were very pretty. I definitely recommend and plan to go again in the future! read more

Great views, great food, great rooms. Spacious, relaxing, and comfortable. Jacuzzi tubs with great lighting. read more

Scenic Overlook B&B was a great place to go for a weekend. The staff was very nice and the breakfast was great! You have a wonderful view of the mountain- we really had a great time. we will be back! read more

If you happen to be anywhere near this part of North Carolina, this Inn is the place to stay. The Inn Keepers are friendly and they are there if you need them and not if you don't (important). Our room, The Victoria Rose, was clean and very nicely... read more

Excellent in EVERY way! Our Honeymoon was made even better by staying here at Scenic Overlook. There isn't a bad view from any of the windows in any of the rooms so we couldn't have gone wrong. I don't believe it would matter what time of year... read more

My wife and I have used Scenic Overlook as our romantic getaway for the past several years. This year I decided to take my wife there as part of her birthday celebration and, as always, the stay was great! Alan and Gayle have done such a great job... read more

I really enjoyed my weekend. The breakfast was wonderful and our room was outstanding. I would recommend this B&B to anyone needing some R&R!!!

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We chose the Overlook to celebrate our 30th anniversity. The whole experience was oustanding! The room was elegant and cozy. The grounds were immaculate. We were awestruck by the view of Pilot Mt. The food, which was delivered to our room, was... read more

My wife and I stayed in the Victoria Rose room. The room was very elegant and comfortable. It was the perfect place for us to get away from it all for the weekend to celebrate our anniversary. The breakfast was fantasic and delivered to our... read more

Beautiful location. Very friendly service. great attention to detail, making a very enjoyable stay.

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Food was excellent, hosts are very personable, the Romantica was an outstanding room to be -- the view is beautiful from this room. Only suggestion for us, would have been to have a t.v. in the bedroom. We loved the hiking at Pilot Mt. State Park,... read more

This B&B is a must visit! There is no better view of Pilot Mountain than from the front porch. The views are breathtaking, and the tranquility delightful. What an excellent escape from the hustle and bustle!

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Suite was even more beautiful than the pictures on the internet. Very spacious. I could spend lots more time in a room so pretty. Very private and quiet. Just what we wanted! read more

The room was exactly like the website photo, the service was impeccable, value unmatched, each breakfast was better than the day before and there was not a spot of dust anywhere to be found. We are already planning our return visit. The view of... read more

If you need a place to recharge yourself and unwind, then this is the place for you! The owners are so helpful and friendly. The place is beautiful and the view is awesome! Sitting on the deck, eating a delicious breakfast is a great way to start... read more

My wife and I had never stayed at a B&B before our visit to "scenic overlook". This place has inspired us to visit more often. The food was great! The view was awesome!! And the service was A+!

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Wonderful place, beautiful view, great host, would suggest, 4pm "ten times" refreshments. read more

My husband and I just spent the weekend in the Pilot Mountain/Mt. Airy area to celebrate our wedding anniversary as well as my husband's birthday. We strictly stay at B&B's and I have to say this is one of the best we've ever stayed in. The... read more

Alan and Gayle are the best innkeepers we have ever met. This was are first experience and we love every minute of it. Next time we will stay two nights. They were very helpful with directions and and anything we needed there were there help! Thanks... read more

Our stay was excellent!!! Our room was perfect with all the romantic touches to make things special. The view along with the ambience of Scenic were just what we needed. Would have loved to stay longer. Alan and Gayle are great hosts and even better... read more

After our June 28 wedding, George and I spent two days in the Romantica Suite at the Scenic Overlook Bed and Breakfast. Both the view of Pilot Mountain and the victorian decor of our suite were romantic and breathtakingly beautiful. It is obvious... read more

Great folks! Great view! Loved it.

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This B&B is heaven!!! The rooms are out of time and beyond imagination!! The location of this B&B is perfect! You have all the privacy you want but at the same time if you want to explore the local historical sites and mix with other... read more

Excellent service, friendly people, and a great mountain view. A great place to relax.

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My husband and I went for our (hunny moon) that was 13 years late. We had a wonderful time the breakfast was very good. The rooms were all so beautiful and clean we will go back for sure maybe it won't take another 1t years to get sometime alone! :)

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A very pleasant and comfortable weekend getaway. The decor was beautilful, rooms were clean, it was more than we expected. Views of the area were amazing. We will definately return for another special weekend.

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Wonderful detail decorated rooms. Grounds beautiful. Variety of outings from hiking at Pilot Mt to a day in "Mayberry" (Mount Airy). Rooms are so comfortable, you don't want to leave them. read more

The perfect place to get away with your lover. The atmosphere and furnishings are great to achieve this. This B&B helped save a marriage. :)

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Charming Rooms, Awesome Views, Can't wait to return! Perfect for a weekend or a special event - Alan & Gayle are the Perfect hosts!

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The only thing we regret is that our stay was too short and now we have to return to our busy and stressful lives. This was a fantastic piece of heaven, and what special people Gayle and Alan are to share their home with us. If you pass up this... read more

This was our 1st experience at a bed and breakfast. the place was fabulous and our service was outstanding. The hosts were very personable and we will be recommending it to our friends. read more

Our experience reminded me of an old movie, one where the main character (an author) is seeking the inspiration and solitude of the countryside. Well, they would certainly find it here. Before even arriving at the B&B you are greeted by a canopy... read more

Lovely view and great service

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We were very excited to return to the Scenic Overlook Bed and Breakfast. It is a gorgeous home with very elaborate furnishings. It provides a private, romantic atmosphere with whirlpool tubs, gas logs and dimmer lights. Our favorite feature is the... read more

My fiance and I stayed in the Sunshine Honeymoon Suite for two nights and absolutely LOVED it. The entire B&B was extrememly clean and well maintained and the owners were very gracious. Their attention to detail in the room was... read more

My girlfriend and I wanted a sweet romantic getaway and we got just that. The lake and the mountains were so beautiful. The rooms were so private and comfortable. We will definitely be coming back very soon.

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Great view, yummy breakfast, sweet housekeepers, huge rooms with antique furniture, clean bathrooms, large deck overlooking lake. Would recommend friends and family.

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We just spent a wonderful, quiet weekend at the Scenic Overlook B&B. The view of Pilot Mtn. is amazing. Our room was neat, clean, spacious and beautifully decorated. Alan and Gayle were excellent hosts, often providing directions and... read more

We enjoyed the both the sunset and breakfast on the spacious porch with an unbelievable view overlooking a small lake with Pilot Mtn. as a background. The grounds lend themselves to walking and enjoying the natural beauty. The rooms are... read more

Marvelous place, world class details, priced WAY below market value for similar accomodations, except NONsimilar.

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Our stay at the Scenic Overlook B & B was great. This was my first time at a B&B and the owners Gayle and Alan were really really friendly. They were available when needed and the breakfast was wonderful! I would recommend this place to... read more

This was a first visit to Scenic Overlook B&B and was extremely pleased with the visit. The view from our room of Pilot Mountain was breathtaking as we captured it in photos along with the lake and woods surrounding the home. Before retiring... read more

We just returned from a visit at the Scenic Overlook in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. The inn was exactly what we needed for a weekend getaway. Our three room suite "The Romantica" was more than what we could have imagined. Everything... read more

We really enjoyed this B&B- the rooms truly are incredible and the atmosphere is quiet, romantic, and comfortable. The only thing with which we were disappointed was the breakfast. One of the highlights of a stay at a B&B is a nice, warm,... read more

We discovered Gayle&Alan whileB&B shopping. Their home is like a home away from home with many wonderful things added. Everything is absolutely extraordinary and their hospitality is the greatest. We come back again and again and will... read more

This B&B is excellent! We stay with Alan & Gayle every year for our Anniversary and you couldn't ask for more friendly Innkeepers. The rooms are very cozy and private. It's always extraordinarily clean and the view is incredible. You... read more

Alan and Gayle host the best B&B we've ever stayed in, and we've stayed in a lot. The house, the scenery and the grounds are just amazing. The Romantica suite has everything, from great views of Pilot Mtn and the lake, a gas fireplace in the... read more