Pine Valley Motel

This family-run low-rise roadside hotel is in a rural mountain setting across the street from Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club, 2 miles from Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine and 4 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The simple rooms all have basic decor and furnishings, and include en suite bathrooms and TVs with cable channels. Self-contained 2-bedroom, wood-paneled apartments with kitchenettes are also available.

The hotel’s amenities include picnic areas and a guest laundry, plus free parking.