Vacation Rentals by Owner

Disappointed in Amenties

Guest: Tricia (GA)
Date of Stay: 08/22/11 Review Submitted: 10/28/11

The cabin has a great location on the river. We went tubing down the river from the house to Shallowford Bridge. The cabin is located about 8-10 miles from Food Lion, McDonalds & the such. There were many issues with the cabin & we contacted Alexi & Jennifer about those. There were problems with the stove, so a repairman came out to see about it. Hopefully the stove has been fixed. When they tell you that your cell phones will not work...this is true. Please bring a AT&T pre-paid calling card. It will save you a lot of trouble. We could not get any DSL service at this cabin. We could not get any of the DVD players to work. We could not get any satellite service on any of the TV's to work. The ice dispenser in the door of the frig did not work. We bleached all the dishes in the house because we found food on clean dishes in the cabin. We cleaned the frig for an hour because it was dirty. Downstairs: The sliding glass door to the pool table room & extra two bedrooms DID NOT LOCK. My family was not happy about that. They went out into the woods & got a big wood branch from a tree to secure the door from the inside. One of the bedrooms downstairs had a musty smell plus a ceiling fan in that room needs to be replaced as it makes a lot of racket. Mattresses in kids room were not comfortable. It also took 5 weeks before our security deposit was returned to us. I will have the say that the times that I contacted Jennifer she was very nice & sorry for all the issues that we had. This is what took place on our family vacation. This is my honest review. I love VRBO & we have rented from them for many years now. Too bad we had this experience. Hopefully these problems will be taken care of. I thought future renters should know.

Owner response:We're very sorry you had issues with your stay, and want to reassure you that we addressed the issues that were immediately fixable right away, and others shortly after your visit. We replaced the cleaning crew with a new service, and had DirecTV correct the problems with electronic signals. The stove and ice maker were fixed immediately (parts had to be ordered). The de-humidifier had been unplugged by someone in the basement,but once it was running again the musty smell has gone. Again, we apologize - with private homes owned by private parties who live a distance away, we rely on our cleaning and maintenance crews, and unfortunately they were not doing their job and your visit uncovered a lot of those issues that had not come up for previous renters. The best we can do is address them ASAP, which we have done and will continue to do for all future renters.

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Perfect Vacation Spot

Guest: MS family (Mississippi)
Date of Stay: 07/20/11 Review Submitted: 07/25/11

This home is in an unbelievable setting! There were deer outside in the mornings and we played in the river all day. It was like having a pool in your backyard. Food & water sports (white water rafting, kayaking, etc.) are right down the road. The home is large & with 3 floors so everyone has their own space. ++ Our best family vacation.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Fantastic getaway spot!

Guest: maxvito (Marietta, GA)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

This cabin was wonderful! Nice and secluded and plenty of room for everyone! The kitchen is great and so it the hottub and the view of the river from it! Definitely want to visit again!

Owner response:Yay for girls' trips! We're glad you had a good weekend away. . .have a great Fall.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Gorgeous View!

Guest: Jess (Kennesaw, GA)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

We had a wonderful Girls' Weekend in River Run. The house was spacious and the scenery was gorgeous! I highly recommend this cabin for any large groups.

Owner response:We're glad you had a good stay and hope you'll come again!

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

Awesome cabin and location

Guest: Mere (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

We rented this cabin for a girl's weekend and it was perfect. Great space and beautiful views of the river and forest. I highly recommend this cabin to anyone that is looking for a getaway with lots to offer.

Owner response:Thanks so much for letting us know - and we're glad you had a good girls' trip!

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

Guest: Cecilia H.
Date of Stay: 07/17/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

We had such a lovely time at River Run. The accommodations were perfect. We thought we would venture to town and do other activities in the area, but we found the setting too perfect and stayed there until it was time to check out. The photos do not capture just how beautiful the house and its surroundings are. The gazebo was such a perfect place to relax by the river, and our young kids (3 and 8)had such fun playing in the water. After an afternoon tubing down the river, the hot tub was a perfect place to relax.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 07/09/09

Huge cabin. Beautiful spot on the river. Wadable even for toddlers. Rainbow trout right in front of the cabin. Midway down the Toccoa Valley Campground tubing route. Owner very good to work with.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/01/08

We stayed at River Run last June for a family reunion and had the very best time! Young and older had so much fun. Good for small kids due to the shallow area of the river right by the bank but river deep enough in the middle for tubing every day! Bring your own tubes and go for it. We will be back in 2008l

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Guest: T. Bennett
Date of Stay: 01/04/08 Review Submitted: 01/03/08

Happy New Year! I just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time at your cabin in Blue Ridge over the New Year's holiday. Your place is beautiful and so spacious! The pictures you have on the VRBO website do not do the cabin justice! We loved the kitchen and how spacious and open it was to the living area. It made it fun to be cooking dinner for the group while watching football and playing board games at the giant dinning room table! The back porch was a favorite hangout while the weather was warm enough! It was so big and inviting and the view of the river is fantastic! Our group really enjoyed ourselves and we look forward to going back again!

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Guest: Cara Cameron (Signal Mountain, TN)
Date of Stay: 10/08/07 Review Submitted: 10/08/07

Just returned from a long weekend stay at River Run Cabin in Blue Ridge with friends and family and I have to say it was very difficult to leave. Our children rarely were out of the river, they fished, floated and kayaked. It is the most serene, relaxing place and we loved the rocking chairs and huge deck space. We all agree that we will be returning again, sooner rather than later. Our family has fallen in love with this place.

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Guest: Tonya Layman (Marietta GA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/07 Review Submitted: 06/19/07

We visited this house for a long weekend last fall and it was such a relaxing experience. The best part was that it was spacious enough to accommodate 7 adults and 5 children very comfortably. The kitchen is well equipped and the layout is perfect for those with families. We especially liked dining at the riverside gazebo and listening to the river flow right by. The house is tastefully decorated with comfortable beds and great storage. The numerous decks allow for lots of relaxing and reading while still being able to watch the kids play in the yard. The proximity is great. You are secluded enough to enjoy peace and quiet, yet close enough to Blue Ridge to enjoy the cute downtown shops and other area amenities. We love tubing down the river and this house is great for that. Just drop in right there. We highly recommend this house and can’t wait for our return visit.

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Guest: Mary Stoof (Tortola, BVI)
Date of Stay: 06/11/07 Review Submitted: 06/11/07

We stayed at River Run for a family reunion/40th birthday celebration and couldn't have imagined a better setting for our get together. With the weather a bit unseasonably cold for my tastes, we still found that there were just not enough hours in the day and the vacation just too short. The children, safely sequestered in the downstairs family room, passed hours playing games, watching movies and building memories of time spent bonding with their cousins. And the adults enjoyed the peaceful coziness of the upstairs family room complete with comfy couches, plush blankets and amazing views outside towards the river. The open plan kitchen and dining area made for great family meals allowing everyone to be involved (thanks Consuela for all those fab meals!!) We all remember those childhood vacations - hours of time without a care in the world - and River Run provided the perfect back drop with loads of space, indoors and outside, for the children and adults alike. The town of Blue Ridge is very quaint, and dont miss out on the opportunity to knock a few pins down at the local bowling alley. And for you diehard shoppers there is an outlet mall about an hour away - the ride to which carries you through some very picturesque winding country roads.

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Guest: Kathryn D.1 (Alexandria, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/07 Review Submitted: 06/10/07

We stayed here in April and highly recommend this huge house for families and reunions. The home is spacious, had ample room for our three families, and a great kitchen/dining/great room for family meals. The kids loved being right on the river for fishing and the adults enjoyed relaxing on the large, private deck and gazebo. There are plenty of activities for everyone - Blue Ridge is right around the corner. We will definitely plan another fam reunion here and next time we'll try the tubing!

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Guest: Kristin Carlbom (Marietta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/08/07 Review Submitted: 06/08/07

We had an amazing time! We actually plan to visit River Run annually with our family. It was perfect for our group of 4 adults and 4 children. We had lots of time to relax and unwind because the kids had plenty of things to keep them occupied. The kitchen is well equipped for gourmet meals and we loved the dining area. We spent a lot of time on the deck and in the gazebo relaxing and enjoying the scenery. We hated to leave! Thank you for making our vacation so special!

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Guest: Jennifer Sedlack (Atlanta, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/08/07 Review Submitted: 06/08/07

My family and I stayed at River Run for the weekend and loved it! We loved the house itself - it's very large and spacious, tastefully decorated and provides lots of different areas to hang out. Best of all is the house's location. We ate our meals on the large second story deck and watched the river below. We had drinks in the gazebo and relaxed on the swing, both of which sit right on the river. We took a long walk one morning through the forest preserve next to the house. It was so nice to just walk right out into nature like that and not have to drive to a trail. We went into Blue Ridge one morning which has lots of character and great little shops. We plan to go again and ride the train, which has daily sight seeing trips. River Run is a beautiful, secluded, spacious escape for families or a group of friends. We definately plan on visiting again with both!!

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