Chattanooga Lodge Review

Guest: Bob & Debby (Atlanta, Ga.)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/11/11

We really want you to know that we totally enjoyed your Hixson, Tn., lodge/home last weekend for our birthday and family reunion. It was everything that you advertised and that we expected. The weather was brutally hot until Monday (labor day) morning when the rains came, so we had good weather in addition to great accommodations. We will recommend your vacation villa to any and all of our friends and relatives that may be looking for a quiet place for rejuvenation and relaxation. Again, your place "fits that bill" wonderfully.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+.

One of my best vacations ever

Guest: Jane (Paris, France)
Date of Stay: 08/28/11 Review Submitted: 09/08/11

After the hustle and bustle of life in Paris, this setting reminded me so much of my Scottish roots. Having read the reviews and although there was only one that was negative, I did contact the owners to clarify certain points that this gentleman had made. I learned that the fridge problem was due to a storm and required only the flick of a switch. The grill had been replaced and as for the hot tub, in temperatures of 95 degrees, the last thing we wanted was a hot bath. The owners kindly offered us a reduced rate due to the fact that the hot tub no longer heated up. The scenery was magnificent and the house absolutely beautiful. The views reminded me of those from my parents' home in Scotland and I will certainly go back. My concerns soon disappeared - in fact - five minutes after our arrival. I have no hesitation in recommending this idylllic location for the perfect vacation. Take a look at the view from the front porch!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.

House OK, Chattanooga Area Fantastic!

Guest: Ron and Karen (Naples, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/20/11

Six family members, including two grandchildren, ages 6 & 8 enjoyed exploring the Chattanooga Area: Aquarium, Signal Mountain, battlefields, nearby brook, Tellus Science Museum etc. The brook was definitely everyone’s favorite. The house was clean and adequately supplied. Arriving Saturday evening, however, we discovered the refrigerator not working, and later that the gas grill had not worked for a long time – broken knobs, grease filling the gas holes, rust, etc. In addition, shortly before arriving, the very personable overseas owner had notified us that the hot tub was not functioning. The “advertised mountain views” may have been true at one time. Four weeks later, we anxiously await the return of our $250 damage deposit. Over the years, my wife and I have rented over a dozen vacation homes. Chattanooga Lodge is not a good value.

Owner response:The above review is a FIRST for us. The return of the damage deposit went astray in the mail and triggered this review. The refrigerator was not working due to a power outage earlier in the day because of a storm, a flip of the switch and it worked. We have a great new $450 gas grill our old one worked but needed replacing. The mountain is still there and the view is still beautiful from the screened front porch. Damage deposits are now asked for in a separate check and not deposited. Our rates have also been reduced and offer fantastic value for such a lovely home. Please see the review from our guests who vacationed at our home after this stay also listed. Unfortunately, this guest also commented that the River trip was badly planned!!!

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Felt Like Home

Guest: Bonnie (Clermont, Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 08/08/11

My family and I rented the Chattanooga Lodge with another family from July 30 - August 7 for the ASA 16U Nationals Softball Championship in which both our daughters participated. The house far exceeded our expectations. It was clean, comfortable and well maintained. It was so nice to get up in the morning and be able to have a cup of coffee on the screened porch to get the day started. Having a full-sized kitchen for meal preparation was wonderful. With two softball players we generated a lot of dirty clothes and having the convenience of a washer and dryer made the week easier. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a great place that is out of the way but close enough to shopping and restaurants to check out the Chattanooga Lodge. If you have a chance, grab a bite to eat at the Big River Grille and Brewing Works in downtown Chattanooga. You won't be sorry.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.

Love your home :-)

Guest: Cande (Illinois)
Date of Stay: 06/20/11 Review Submitted: 07/02/11

Another vacation of relaxation and memories! We simply love this home. It has everything you need for a great vacation. relaxing porch, quiet large backyard with deck. This is our return visit and we are already planning our next. Grandma was just as impressed as we were. We filled the hummingbird feeders and added one, on the last day they returned Yeah! Hubby and i had "date night" in Chattanooga while gma and Rex stayed home resting on the porch... Your home is a great place for ALL... Thank you again Karen and Peter. hope you return to enjoy it too! Carol, Eric, Gma and Rex (the yorkie)

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.

A fantastic place to stay in the Chattanooga area!

Guest: Ben (Lafayette, LA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/26/10

Stayed here with my wife & two boys and had a blast! Very roomy and has all comforts of home - gas grill, hot tub, pots/pans, utensils, coffee maker, etc. The screened in porch was just amazing - to sit out there with a cup of coffee and have your quiet moments before the kids wake up is priceless. Definitely enough space to fit a few families for a joint-venture. Two miles from a freshwater mountain creek where we all played for hours on end (Chickamagua Gorge, Soddy Daisy). 15min to Chattanooga, 20min to Lookout mountain, perfect location. The town of Hixson is a straight shot from the house and has Wal-Mart, Target, Sporting good store, restaurants, etc. It was fantastic and we look forward to coming back again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

Excellant Get-Away

Guest: Cande (Illinois)
Date of Stay: 06/14/10 Review Submitted: 06/22/10

Our stay was amazing! Very private, yet so close to everything. This house has everything you could ever want. Very clean, hot tub was a perfect place to relax after a day out and about. Our lil yorkie had a great time running in the back yard and laying on the front porch while we just took everything in! Bed was comfortable and wow a bedroom/ tv in the lower floor (we dont like storms). watching the hummingbirds feed was an addition to our entertainment. would recommend to anyone visiting the chattanooga area.

Owner response:Thanks so much. You were a pleasure to work with. Come back soon Karen

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.

Great Place To Stay

Guest: Vicki & Steve & Family (St. Louis, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 04/16/10 Review Submitted: 04/26/10

We had a wonderful time here in Chattanooga. The house was just as described. Lots of room and very clean. It was very close to everything but sat back in the trees so it felt very private. Loved the hot tub and the screened-in porch. We would definitely recommend this rental to our friends if they are in the Chattanooga area. Thanks, Karen and Peter, for a wonderful stay.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/27/09 Review Submitted: 06/27/09

This house is great! So close to everything, but just far away. It really made our family get together special. The next time we visit Chattanooga, we will stay here. I really appreciated the personal attention Karen gave to us. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home.

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Guest: Kimberly & Rick Banks (Homewood, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 08/12/08 Review Submitted: 08/12/08

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We had an awesome time. We took our GPS with us this year and it allowed us to stray from the main highways- the view is just breath-taking. The location of your home gave us a private and relaxing retreat, but yet we where so close to so many things. We have been telling all our friends and family about the awesome vacation home we stayed at. Thank You again!!

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