Goose Creek Farm, LLC

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	83	0	0	24 hour monitoring	80	3	0
Friendliness of host	83	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	81	2	0
Cleanliness of facilities	83	0	0	Facilities as represented	83	0	0
Security of facilities	83	0	0	Overall satisfaction	83	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	83	0	0	Total Scores	732	5	0
Comments:  (Editor's Comments: Due to the large amount of feedback we have received on this facility, all of it positive, we've posted only the more recent comments. We thank everybody who has sent in so many nice comments.) (12/15/22) - "Carl and the Goose Creek Farm are amazing. Not sure which I liked more. Easy directions to follow. My horses really enjoyed their time on the pasture and getting to stretch their legs after another day in the trailer. The dogs equally enjoyed their freedom to romp and play in the safe and secure round pen. I’d definitely stay here again.". . . (4/13/23) - "Easy access from 81. Beautiful, immaculately clean grounds. Very quiet spot surrounded by wooded hills. Easy access, flat trailer parking with nearby electrical and water. Helpful host!". . . (8/9/23) - "Carl met us at the gate. He assisted with making sure we found the parking and where to leave the trailer. He provided water and let our horse pasture. After a long day in the trailer, having a beautiful pasture that Carl and his wife could monitor from their house was wonderful. He was up and greeted us the next morning. He provided the perfect mixture of attentiveness and independence needed by travelers with horses. Plus his rates were so very reasonable. We will return.". . . (10/15/23) - "The owner, Carl, is a real gentleman. Beautiful and clean facilities. Easy access to hotels and restaurants. Our horses were very happy to enjoy a large pasture after an 8 hour trailer ride.". . . (11/14/23) - "Carl and Goose Creek Farm were an amazing choice for our short term stay. He was able to accommodate our two horses and mini donkey, who has a mind of his own and absolutely adored Carl. We were in a pinch and needed to keep the horses there for an extra day, to which Carl was incredibly accommodating. I felt comfortable leaving them there with the 24/7 surveillance and security of the farm. I highly recommend Goose Creek Farm, not to mention it is absolutely beautiful, you and your horses will not want to leave!". . . (1/9/24) - "This farm was a fantastic place to give my horse a nights rest. Very tidy, stall was huge and beautiful. Host Carl was helpful and kind. Space to easily park a trailer overnight. Thank you. Bristol has all of the services you could ever need too. Strongly recommend this place for a horse respit.". . . (6/5/24) - "I cannot say enough great things about this facility and Carl. Very easy on and off the main highway and owner was very careful to make sure directions were spelled out to a T and we knew the lay of the land. We opted for a paddock - it was large with fresh water, secure fencing and was well mowed. Parking the trailer was easy with plenty of room to pull around and unload and the main gate was closed overnight so felt very safe and comfortable unhitching. Where my compliments and gratitude continue, comes from when things with my two geldings didn’t go quite as planned - one refused to load when we were scheduled to depart and being alone and away from home, naturally it added tremendous stress to my long journey; Carl offered suggestions and allowed me to use additional areas of the property to work my boy until he loaded (a day and a half later). He called around to find additional hands from fellow equestrians to veterinarians and was never far to lend a helping hand - being solo on a 20 hour journey, his careful consideration of my situation is arguably the biggest reason for my positive feedback and why I will recommend Goose Creek Farm to everyone I know who is passing through the area. Thank you so much Carl.". . . (10/21/24) - "Carl was super attentive to ALL OUR NEEDS!! The horses were well taken care of. They loved all the fresh, green grass and had full bellies when we came to get them. The hotels and restaurants are near by. All was super convenient and we had a great experience.". . . (1/31/25) - "Beautiful, big pastures with run in shed. Would highly recommend laying over here. Owner was so helpful and attentive. Horses loved it, which is what matters. Thank you.". . . (5/8/25) - "I travel up and down the east coast twice per year, and have stayed at many horse motels over the years. Goose Creek Farm is by far the best farm I have stayed at! It is right off 81, it has great directions to the farm. The owner, Carl, is very attentive and wants your stay to be nothing short of excellent! My horses were turned out into lovely paddocks, pull in and out with the trailer was easy. Within about 4 miles are a good selection of hotels and eateries. I highly recommend Goose Creek Farm and will be staying here from now on for my layovers from NY to Florida and back!!". . . (5/9/25) - "We have stayed here a few times, and each time is just as great as the last! Carl is great with horses and always makes sure my horse feels at home. His pastures are beautiful and his farm is very neat. We stay here each time we travel!"

Rustling Meadows Stable @ Roslyn Forest

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	0	0	0	24 hour monitoring	0	0	0
Friendliness of host	0	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	0	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	0	0	0	Facilities as represented	0	0	0
Security of facilities	0	0	0	Overall satisfaction	0	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	0	0	0	Total Scores	0	0	0
Comments:

Lake Prince Farm, LLC

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	1	0	0	24 hour monitoring	1	0	0
Friendliness of host	1	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	1	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	1	0	0	Facilities as represented	1	0	0
Security of facilities	1	0	0	Overall satisfaction	1	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	1	0	0	Total Scores	9	0	0
Comments: (3/11/25) - "Bill really is the best! From the moment we stepped foot onto Lake Prince Farm, we felt right at home. It was an absolute godsend, finding a place like his that could accommodate our large group and provide us with a safe space for our horse friends. It was wonderful being able to turn the horses out in a field to let them roll and stretch out after our long haul and subsequent days of riding. The stalls were large and comfortable for the horses and Bill was an incredible host. I loved seeing his well cared for saddlebreds, and hope that we can come back so I can learn more about them as Bill is obviously an expert. Thank you again for giving us a stress-free vacation!"

RockN K Inc.

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	10	0	0	24 hour monitoring	10	0	0
Friendliness of host	10	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	10	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	10	0	0	Facilities as represented	10	0	0
Security of facilities	10	0	0	Overall satisfaction	10	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	10	0	0	Total Scores	90	0	0
Comments: (10/20/04) - "Thanks for a great time! Clean barn and turnout area. Hotels and food were within 5 min. drive. May I suggest a bed & breakfast? I think your response would be great! Highly recommended facility.". . .(12/4/04) - "Great place - I've arrived at all hours of the morning and they have been very welcoming.". . .(10/10/05) - "Mike & Vicki are very friendly and extremely knowledgable about horses. I was amazed at the level of care they provided for our 'girls' during our relocation from California to the Richmond, VA area. I highly recommend this facility!". . .(12/9/05) - "Great people, they checked on my nervous horse several times during the night and moved him to the round pen once it was clear he wasn't happy in the stall. Clean and safe. Highly recommend for anyone traveling.". . .(12/13/05) - "One of my horses was injured during the few hours of turnout and they were very, very helpful in getting him to cross ties (very lame) and calling the vet and offering for me to stay as long as I needed.". . .(10/15/06) - "{The owners} were wonderful hosts and extremely accommodating.". . . (10/30/08) - "We stayed w/Mike & Vicki last year on Christmas week (Dec 22nd) and our experience was beyond belief. A FIRST CLASS operation and people who run it! No hesitiation about staying there again, IN FACT we just scheduled another stay for next month! Thanks again Mike & Vicki.". . . (11/5/09) - "A Super overnight stop, Mike and Vickie are very accommodating. We've stayed many times, it's easy to get to and always great.". . . . . . (10/23/16) - " We were thrilled with our stay at Rockin K while on route from Ontario to Florida! Vicki and Mike were so awesome and helpful. We stayed in our trailer so we really enjoyed the wonderful "people" space with BBQ, tables and western decor. It was almost like a private outdoor living room. A very welcome relax after a couple of days on the road. The horse accommodations were fantastic with a spacious stall and a large outdoor ring where my mare could run and stretch her legs after a long day in the trailer. We have stayed at many horse motels over the last few years and Rockin K will now be one of our faves. Thanks again Vicki and Mike!". . . .(10/24/16) - "Couldn't say enough! Hospitality was wonderful! Very clean and highly recommend. We arrived around 9 p.m. and mike helped us get things going and made us feel at home! Vicki kept in touch with me on arriving! Thankyou again!!!"

Marriott Ranch

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	2	0	0	24 hour monitoring	2	0	0
Friendliness of host	2	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	2	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	2	0	0	Facilities as represented	2	0	0
Security of facilities	2	0	0	Overall satisfaction	2	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	2	0	0	Total Scores	18	0	0
Comments: (4/9/12) - "Awesome place to stay! Horse had a huge paddock and our human lodgings were great. Wonderful house and amenities. Cheese and Crackers at check-in and absolutely delicious breakfast in the morning. Would def. stay there again....a little off the beaten path, but totally worth stopping!". . . (10/15/13)- "A very welcoming setting! We arrived late due to truck issues earlier in the day, and the manager had snacks and drinks waiting for us, and the stalls were all ready and waiting for our horses! A very comfortable stay for all!!"

RTL All Equestrian Center, LLC

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	1	0	0	24 hour monitoring	1	0	0
Friendliness of host	1	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	0	1	0
Cleanliness of facilities	1	0	0	Facilities as represented	1	0	0
Security of facilities	1	0	0	Overall satisfaction	1	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	1	0	0	Total Scores	8	1	0
Comments: (3/23/25) - "Great place for our overnight stay, horses and humans were happy and host very helpful!"

Kindred Spirits Equine Academies

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	0	0	0	24 hour monitoring	0	0	0
Friendliness of host	0	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	0	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	0	0	0	Facilities as represented	0	0	0
Security of facilities	0	0	0	Overall satisfaction	0	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	0	0	0	Total Scores	0	0	0
Comments:

Lazy Acres Farm

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	13	0	0	24 hour monitoring	13	0	0
Friendliness of host	13	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	13	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	13	0	0	Facilities as represented	13	0	0
Security of facilities	13	0	0	Overall satisfaction	13	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	13	0	0	Total Scores	117	0	0
Comments: (2/19/14) - "We stayed an extra day because we felt so comfortable here! They had a great hook up for the RV right next to the covered outdoor riding ring and the barn was also very close so my horse was never far from my sight. When we decided to stay an extra day, the owners gave a large acre plus pasture to let my horse relax and enjoy some leg stretching frolicking. We will absolutely call on them again when we travel through VA!". . . (4/2/14) - "Amanda and her husband were awesome! Loved the farm and you cannot find nicer, kinder, more helpful people!". . . (5/31/14) - "The cabin and horse facilities were wonderful. Amanda and David were very accommodating. Very convenient and we will definitely stay there again.". . . (10/24/14) - "I stayed here twice and the facilities were exceptional. The hosts were both friendly and helpful. My horse was happy in the lovely, clean stall that was ready for him and he enjoyed turnout in the covered arena and also in a grass paddock. There was ample room for a big rig. The apartment was immaculate and had every convenience. I will definitely stay here again if I am in the area.". . . (10/16/15) - "Wonderful facility and Amanda & Dave are terrific hosts. Loved our layover at Lazy Acres and plan to make it our destination next year. My horse was so comfortable and relaxed there. Great experience!". . . (10/19/17) - "Everything was as advertised, host was friendly and helpful. Stalls were large, safe, bedded, and water in stalls. Hay was available. They let us use their arena to turn out horses to run around. Parking was level and easy in and out for 38' trailer. Truck Stop nearby to fuel up before continuing. Would stay again.". . . (3/13/18) - "Amanda and David are amazing and are always very helpful when we are driving by. We use them every time on our way to and from Florida. We have used many layovers and this is the best by far.". . . (4/15/18) - "Lazy Acres exceeded all expectations. The setting is beautiful and relaxing. We loved the cozy cabin which was within walking distance from the barn. The stalls were safe, spacious and ready upon arrival. Our ponies were so happy here. We have already booked our next stay! Thank you again, David and Amanda!". . . (2/23/20) - "I have utilized this farm as a layover twice in the past year. David greets us on arrival every visit. The facility is always clean and tidy. Being very particular on care of my horses, I've been very pleased and sleep well the nights they are in David's care.". . . (8/8/21) - "Excellent in every way. Would recommend and definitely stay there again.". . . (11/4/21) 0- "Stayed at Lazy Acres Farm on my way back from Tennessee. We had 2 horses and 2 Living Quarters. The horses were able to go out in a grass pasture and then were brought in to stalls at night. Stalls were clean. The owners were very helpful. The barn has a bathroom and a shower - didn't use due to availability of our own bathrooms. Level areas for Living Quarters and easy access to Rte. 81. Quiet farm with nice views. Also has cabins for rent but didn't use so won't review. Has one 30 amp outlet and then the rest are regular outlets so bring an adapter.". . . (8/22/22) - "This place was my first experience in needing to travel the distance that we did and was our first stop. They were great and very accommodating to a nervous first-time traveler. Thanks again.". . . (1/14/25) - "Loved my stay here. Stayed twice on my way down south and back. Would 100% recommend."

Shenandoah Sporthorses

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	1	0	0	24 hour monitoring	1	0	0
Friendliness of host	1	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	1	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	1	0	0	Facilities as represented	1	0	0
Security of facilities	1	0	0	Overall satisfaction	1	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	1	0	0	Total Scores	9	0	0
Comments: (8/24/16) - I stayed here in April, sorry this is so late. I can not say enough for staying at this place. What a wonderful host; arrived very late and we were greeted as soon as we drove in, all exterior lights on. Stall was huge and barn is very airy. Beautiful, comfortable studio to stay in. The quiche was an unexpected BONUS! Thank You."

Ridgeway Belgians

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	85	0	0	24 hour monitoring	78	7	0
Friendliness of host	85	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	83	2	0
Cleanliness of facilities	85	0	0	Facilities as represented	85	0	0
Security of facilities	85	0	0	Overall satisfaction	85	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	85	0	0	Total Scores	756	9	0
Comments: (Editor's Comments: Due to the large amount of feedback we have received on this facility, all of it positive, we've posted only the more recent comments. We thank everybody who has sent in so many nice comments.) (4/26/24) - "This is my second time staying here. Great layover when traveling. Ike is great and very helpful. He even helped me with getting a tire fixed. Would highly recommend and will be staying again when traveling thru the area.". . . (5/22/24) - "Thank you, Ike, for a wonderful stay at Ridgeway Belgians. Your attentiveness and amenities are wonderful for both human and horses. We appreciate you!". . . (6/6/24) - "Our host was very friendly and helpful. His basement was accessible to us - with a full bathroom, TV, snacks and a fridge stocked with drinks. He even let us use one of his vehicles to go into town for dinner so we didn't have to unhook! We had 2 layovers with him and both were great experiences. I highly recommend staying here.". . . (6/17/24) - "Clean. Spacious. Easily accessible. Kind, knowledgeable, attentive owner. Would go back in a heart beat. Stalls are gorgeous and huge.". . . (6/22/24) - "Wow!! Stalls were 12x24. So very clean. Fresh water and bedded when we arrived. I had one horse, friends had seven horses. Barn is safe, the best stalls, well lit. Mr. Essick gave the best directions. Ample room to turn around a dually with gooseneck trailer. Really couldn't ask for better care for our horses.". . . (6/24/24) - "Very positive experience! We needed a last minute overnight, Ike accommodated us at midnight, we were hauling 4 horses! Stalls are big, beautiful and clean. Ike was very kind and assisted us on our long journey. Highly recommend!!!". . . (9/3/24) - "Our horses stayed here a week while we were at an event. I’ve stayed at a lot of horse motels and you won’t find one run by a nicer guy than Ike. The place was very clean and Ike went the extra mile to make sure we were taken care of. Will stay here again if I’m ever in the area.". . . (9/9/24) - "Had room for my 33 ft Motorhome.". . . (9/15/24) - "My friend and I recently stayed at Ike’s place with our 37 foot LQ trailer and two horses. Ike was very friendly and went over and above our expectations. We arrived late to his place due to a blown tire on our trailer and he offered to call around to some local tire shops the next morning to find a replacement. We discovered we also had a flat tire on the trailer the next morning. He was able to find 4 new 14 ply tires in stock and even brought out his air compressor to fill my flat tire so I could haul my trailer to the shop. His facillties were top notch also, with huge stalls with bedding included and a level place to park with 30 amp outlet and water available. We will definitely be using his place again, since it is conveniently located a few miles off of I-81 and about an hour and a half south of Roanoke. Thank you, Casey and Laura.". . . (10/9/24) - "Ike was our saving grace when we recently made our trip back from Tennessee to NH. We had a stop scheduled later in the trip. However, just into our trip 81 was shut down. My trainer called Ike and he opened the doors for us. He went above and beyond. Facility is nice, stalls are big. Horses seemed to really enjoy themselves! Human accommodations were wonderful. We stayed in our trailer but it was a relief to get a nice warm shower! We will be back!". . . (10/21/24) - "The best horse motel we visited! Will stop here any time we are traveling through the area.". . . (10/24/24) - "We picked up a QH and mini-mule from my cousin in GA and stopped at Ridgeway Belgians to break up our trip. The stalls were large and bright and the barn was nice and clean. Host, Ike, was a joy to talk to and was able to share a wealth of knowledge of mules (we had none -- mini or otherwise). We were even able to sleep in a little knowing he was there and offered to feed in the morning. My husband and I enjoyed our conversations with Ike, who was down-to-earth and we highly recommend his farm for anyone looking for a nice place to stop over on a long trip. Thank you, Ike!". . . (10/27/24) - "Ike was extremely accommodating, even upon our late arrival. He had a stall freshly bedded & watered for my horse & got us set up with our LQ quickly. His property was clean, quiet, & had amazing views. 10/10! Looking forward to staying here again when needed.". . . (11/17/24) - "Amazing farm! Ike was soooo helpful and friendly! Highly recommended! Rolled in with a flaIke was a great host for my boyfriend and I laying over for the night. He was available right when we arrived and made sure we felt at home. He made sure to come out the next morning and wish us a safe trip before we took back off. Highly recommend!t tire and he basically changed it for us!". . . (3/17/25) - "Ike went above and beyond to help us out with trailer repairs upon our arrival. Nice, big clean stalls! Highly recommended!!!". . . (4/29/25) - "Host was the best!". . . (4/30/25) - "Ike was a great host for my boyfriend and me laying over for the night. He was available right when we arrived and made sure we felt at home. He made sure to come out the next morning and wish us a safe trip before we took back off. Highly recommend!"

LoSapio Farms

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	1	0	0	24 hour monitoring	1	0	0
Friendliness of host	1	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	0	1	0
Cleanliness of facilities	1	0	0	Facilities as represented	1	0	0
Security of facilities	1	0	0	Overall satisfaction	1	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	1	0	0	Total Scores	8	1	0
Comments: (12/3/24) - "LoSapio Farms was a layover stop on my move from NY to South Carolina. I talked with Sara prior to our trip and she made me feel comfortable that we'd be well taken care of at her place. I'd never hauled my horses this far and she put my mind at ease. It was easy to access from I-81 and had plenty of room for me, my husbands and dog, and two horses, We were towing a two-horse trailer and a moving truck towing our car and had plenty of room for all our vehicles. We had planned to arrive in the early evening but encountered significant delays on 81 that pushed our arrival back to midnight. Sara waited up for us and helped us get settled. The stalls were very spacious and deeply bedded, with water buckets already filled. In the morning I put the horses in a paddock so they could stretch their legs for the next leg. The loft apartment was very nice, quiet and clean. We were so exhausted that we slept like logs. It was so nice that there was a water bowl at the ready for our dog, and coffee supplies for us. I highly recommend LoSapio Farms."

TuckerBerry Farm

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	3	0	0	24 hour monitoring	3	0	0
Friendliness of host	3	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	2	1	0
Cleanliness of facilities	3	0	0	Facilities as represented	3	0	0
Security of facilities	3	0	0	Overall satisfaction	3	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	3	0	0	Total Scores	26	1	0
Comments: (5/24/20) - "Kate and her family were very accommodating and welcoming. Due to the virus outbreak, she took extra precautions to make sure we were safe (we stayed in their comfortable home). My horse was very happy, he had other horses he could see and a huge well-bedded stall attached to his own, very clean, private paddock. As an added bonus, Kate cooked dinner for us and we had fresh veggies from her garden that she sent home with us. The property is beautiful and easy to find, our trip north used a different route (for us) 29 and 15, which was quieter than the traffic on 95 or 81, but didn’t seem to take any longer. TuckerBerry Farm will definitely be our layover on our north/south journey from now on.". . . (5/25/20) - "Kate and her mom were wonderful. They were there when we arrived. We were there during Covid 2020. Kate and her mother had the stalls ready and water buckets full so we didn’t have to touch anything. She also brought her front loader to the back of my trailer so I could clean it out. Hooking up my living quarters horse trailer was easy. Thank you for the hospitality.". . . (9/22/20) - "What a great find for two of our horses we were transporting.. 5 stars! Super friendly host."

Rock Creek Farm at Chateau DuVall

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	4	0	0	24 hour monitoring	4	0	0
Friendliness of host	4	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	4	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	4	0	0	Facilities as represented	4	0	0
Security of facilities	4	0	0	Overall satisfaction	4	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	4	0	0	Total Scores	36	0	0
Comments: (7/9/22) - "We had the honor of being their first customers. Our horses were happy and the views are lovely.". . . (9/14/23) - "Stayed overnight with 4 polo ponies in a nice grassy paddock. Owner greeted us. Easy access to/from I-81 with 30' trailer. A number of restaurants nearby. Clean and comfy 1 bed/1futon apartment on site. Excellent experience overall.". . . (9/29/23) - "Beautiful location nestled in the hills of Virginia. Great size paddock for my horse. Host was very accommodating even though we arrived much later than anticipated.". . . (5/4/25) - "5 stars *****.This is a fantastic stopover location. Kendall and David are warm, attentive, and accommodating hosts and the facility is awesome. We had the option of a clean and spacious stall or a large green, fenced paddock pasture for our horse overnight stay. The circular driveway makes pulling in and out of the site a breeze! The farm is easy to find with close access off I-81. There are lots of restaurants, gas stations and grocery options nearby. In addition, the farm offers an adorable apartment off the main house which allows you to stay on site - so safe and convenient. The apartment is clean and quite comfortable - kitchen, living room, bed/ shower, AC and cable TV. We were able to bring our dog. Everyone (humans/horse/dog) were well rested and ready for adventures the next day! This place is perfect!"

The Lazy R

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	3	0	0	24 hour monitoring	2	1	0
Friendliness of host	3	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	3	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	3	0	0	Facilities as represented	3	0	0
Security of facilities	3	0	0	Overall satisfaction	3	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	3	0	0	Total Scores	26	1	0
Administrator's Comments:  Following are a few comments from the facilitie's Facebook page. For additional reviews from that source, click here. "I enjoyed my short stay at Lazy R. The stalls were large and beautifully cleaned with fresh water for my two horses. It was quiet. Hook up was easy for my LQ horse trailer. Getting in and out of Cherry Lane was a challenge, but very doable. I will definitely be back next year.". . . "What a great spot to Layover! Super friendly and hospitable, easy to get to off 95, awesome stalls and hook up. Brought my dog too. Highly recommend for a layover. We will be back!". . . "Lazy R was the perfect layover stop on our way south. They were so welcoming and made my horse feel at home and took such good care of him during his stay. The property is lovely and quiet and the stalls are large and deeply bedded. I would definitely recommend Lazy R if looking for a peaceful layover stop right off 95. Such a simple and positive experience.". . . "We stayed with our two horse at the ranch coming back from WEC Florida! We loved it! The stalls were clean and FULL of shavings. Everything was safe and the owner is just great. Our horses were safe and got to rest and also got to go in turn out to strech their legs! 10/10 service!" Reviews submitted to this web site begin below. (10/8/23) - "Could not have been happier with my choice to overnight at The Lazy R, Leah Roehl. The host was responsive when making reservations and was extremely helpful upon my arrival thru my entire stay. She’s truly a super host! The farm was nothing short of Spectacular!! Big rig friendly, the barn and paddocks were clean, spacious and well laid out. One of the best experiences I have had traveling, I highly recommend. I know I will be back!". . . (10/27/23) - "I stayed here on my way to Florida. Not only was the place super clean; Leah was lovely! My horses were relaxed and ready for travel the next day. I also was lucky enough to stay in the cabin on site. It was adorable and also very convenient. Leah was super easy to communicate with and she was also very accommodating! I would recommend this stop to anyone traveling south!". . . (11/22/23) - "Small but very nice facility, big stalls, individual turnouts & hookup for our trailer w/living qtrs. We were much later than anticipated due to traffic issues in DC, but Leah was right there when we arrived; she even cleaned out the trailer while we got the horses settled. Very convenient to Rte. 95, fuel & restaurants right down the road."

Daydream Ridge Farm

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	1	0	0	24 hour monitoring	1	0	0
Friendliness of host	1	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	1	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	1	0	0	Facilities as represented	1	0	0
Security of facilities	1	0	0	Overall satisfaction	1	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	1	0	0	Total Scores	9	0	0
Comments: (11/5/23) - "Bill and Marla were absolutely wonderful to meet! We arrived a little earlier than we thought we would , but Marla and Bill were great to communicate with. Only 10 miles off the Interstate. Well worth the short drive. The view at the barn is absolutely beautiful. We loved seeing the wildlife out and about at dusk! Stalls were very clean and spacious! Highly recommended laying over with them."

Hidden Meadows Farm

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	7	0	0	24 hour monitoring	7	0	0
Friendliness of host	7	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	7	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	7	0	0	Facilities as represented	7	0	0
Security of facilities	7	0	0	Overall satisfaction	7	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	7	0	0	Total Scores	63	0	0
Comments: (3/18/16) - "Great place. Safe barn, big stalls; bright and open. I was even given turnout if needed. Stopped on our way back from Florida heading to New England. I highly recommend Hidden Meadows as a stop over.". . . (5/19/17) - "Absolutely wonderful!!! My 2 horses stayed there on our way back from FL to NY on 5/10/17. Mary Beth and her husband, Jeff, were fantastic! The facility was gorgeous and the accommodations for my horses were perfect!". . . (3/31/19)- "This was a great place to overnight on our way back from Florida. Mary Beth and Jeff were easy to reach and met us at the barn when we arrived. There was an easy turnaround for the trailer. The stalls were large, well bedded and had fresh water ready. Mary Beth did night check and let us know the next am how much our horses dank, etc. They also had 24 hour camera monitoring. We were hesitant at first because it was a little further off the highway than we hoped. However, it was an easy drive and well worth the short detour. There were lots of restaurants and hotels at the exit as well. They also offered a room at the house if we were interested. I highly recommend them. . . (7/7/20) - "This place is awesome. Mary Beth was great with communication and extremely attentive even though we arrived at 3 am. The facility and service were wonderful. Stalls were clean, well-bedded, airy, and very large. There was electric hookup for our LQ trailer. We will definitely layover there again in the future.". . . (1/14/25) - "We have stayed at Hidden Meadow for the last couple years on our way from Massachusetts to Ocala. The stalls are safe and well-bedded, the cottage is beautiful and close to the barn and also allows dogs. It is well appointed and the beds are super comfortable. Our hosts have always been flexible and friendly, even in the wee hours. I highly recommend this farm!". . . (3/8/25) - "Host was available by phone and met us when we arrived. Stalls clean and large. Room for our large trailer with nice private area. We will be back.". . . (3/8/25) - "We used this spot twice this winter and will definitely be visiting again! The hosts went above and beyond to help us with our stay, and trailer issues. Stalls were spacious and nicely set up for us. Very easy to communicate with. Pretty spot!"

Golden Book Ponies, LLC

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	0	0	0	24 hour monitoring	0	0	0
Friendliness of host	0	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	0	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	0	0	0	Facilities as represented	0	0	0
Security of facilities	0	0	0	Overall satisfaction	0	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	0	0	0	Total Scores	0	0	0
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Emmanuel Equine Facility

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	10	0	0	24 hour monitoring	10	0	0
Friendliness of host	10	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	9	1	0
Cleanliness of facilities	10	0	0	Facilities as represented	10	0	0
Security of facilities	10	0	0	Overall satisfaction	10	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	10	0	0	Total Scores	89	1	0
Comments: (4/18/14) - "Very nice place. Large stalls and turn out paddock if desired. Owners very helpful. Have stayed here repeat times and have always found consistency. Beautiful area and my horses and I love the chickens! Makes us feel right at home.". . . (5/17/17) - "Sandra and her husband went above and beyond to get me settled after a long hot (97 deg) day of travel from FL-VA. Nice cement block 12' x 12' matted stalls with fans. One mile cement drive at the end, plenty of room to turn around. THX for the eggs!". . . (3/11/18) - "Sandra and Larry are the BEST horse hotel hosts around. I can not say enough about their facility and hospitality. This is our 4th year doing a layover at their facility on our way to South Carolina. If you need a place to put your horse up for the night I couldn’t suggest this place more highly. Very easily located to the highway, hotels and dining. Our 50 ft. rig can get in and out easily.". . . (5/31/18) - "A perfect stay!! Very clean, beautiful ranch with great hosts! Very convenient to highway 81- We would like to stay here again. Thank you Sandra.". . . (9/27/18) - "I had a great layover at this place. The owners were super nice and helpful. Stalls were big end clean for a 16/17 hand horse to feel comfortable to be able to roll. Enough room for my trailer. I know when ever I’m in need of a place to stay on my trips I will definitely go back. Great place and peaceful. Highly recommended.". . . (10/16/20) - "Emmanuel Equine is easy access to I-81, as well as, food and lodging. The farm is clean and stalls are quite adequate. Your horse(s) will be in good hands with Sandra.". . . (10/16/20) - "Clean stalls. When given notice, Sandra will go above and beyond to help accommodate needs.", , , (*10/19/20) - "Sandra and Larry are the best! They work hard to meet your needs as well as the horses. The stalls are exceptionally clean and filled with a soft bed for the horses. They have a convenient location beside I-81. Sandra and Larry treat the horses like their own.". . . (4/21/21) - "Sandra runs a top notch facility. This is our go to place when we travel on 81. She is a kind and knowledgeable person. I highly recommend Emmanuel."

Nodrog Farm

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	1	0	0	24 hour monitoring	1	0	0
Friendliness of host	1	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	1	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	1	0	0	Facilities as represented	1	0	0
Security of facilities	1	0	0	Overall satisfaction	1	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	1	0	0	Total Scores	9	0	0
Comments: (10/30/21) - "Deanna was welcoming and helpful without being a "mother hen". We loved her positive, warm attitude toward dogs, humans, and the equines. Stalls were large, clean, bedded, and buckets disinfected. In the morning Deanna was helpful and patient with loading a reluctant pony. She even provided an air compressor for the trailer tires! Deanna is a thorough equine professional who I recommend highly when you need a comfortable layover."

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