Antler Ridge Hideaway is a MUST STAY!

Guest: DH1000 (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/11/08

The house was everything the ad says it is and more. The view of the mountains is breathtaking. The house is secluded on the side of the mountain which makes for a romantic getaway. Very clean and included nice amenities such as a Hot Tub!, flat screen HDTV, gas grill, pool table, which we all used! The cabin is very close to a lot of good hiking and waterfalls. This is a great place for a romantic peaceful weekend or for the adventure seeker.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

We didn't quite see the above view, but the winter view may be different. It is secluded.Decks large

Guest: Mr. and Mrs. G (Griffin, GA)
Date of Stay: 01/13/12 Review Submitted: 01/19/12

We enjoyed the upstairs very much. Very cozy environment. We cooked all our evening meals in and found the kitchen a bit lacking in some things, but we made do with what was there. No problems. The hot tub was nice. The stairs inside are very steep so getting to the hot tub was done very carefully. The hot tub and downtairs can be reached from outside stairs, but when it is freezing we chose the inside staircase. Again, no problems, just needed to be careful. We enjoyed our stay very much. The photos of the of the rental were accurate. Very cozy is what we thought when we saw them and that is what we found. The house was clean and well maintained. The owner was so very helpful. The fireplace would not work when we arrived so we called the owner. Not only did they help us over the phone, but sent us an email of instructions to make sure we knew how the fireplace worked. So nice and so helpful! I would recommend this property but not to elderly or families with young children due to the inside stairs. That is the only reason I would not recommend. Everything else is great! The restaurants in Blue Ridge are nice, but the one we really enjoyed was Harvest on Main. It was great !!! We had lunch there every day this time in Blue Ridge and everything we had was delicious!!!! We have been to Blue Ridge several times before this visit. This was our favorite visit and Antler's Ridge was responsible for this being our favorite visit. I would definately go back to this home.

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

Cozy Mountain Getaway!

Guest: A and B (Savannah, GA)
Date of Stay: 12/15/11 Review Submitted: 12/29/11

This Cabin is wonderful. It is just the right size for family trips and the owners are very accommodating to pets. The rooms were very comfortable and having the gas log stove and fireplace was AWESOME. We were very warm considering how cold it got a night. The drive up to the cabin was a lot easier than we expected and the paved driveway was really nice. The view was the best we've seen from a cabin rental. The cabin was perfectly located between Blue Ridge and Ellijay and not very far from all the activities in the area. The owners were very helpful and informative at all times. We will definitely be repeat business.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Jim & Guylaine

Guest: Jim (Lake Mary, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/17/11 Review Submitted: 11/25/11

Communication with Sandy was outstanding!! She made it very easy to get to the cabin and great info on things to do while there. Cabin was well stocked and clean, we needed nothing. Very relaxing stay.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Our Fall Foliage Vacation

Guest: John (Land of Lakes, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/03/11

Dear Sandy and Al, We had a wonderful time at your beautiful cabin! The leaves were at their peak and were breathtaking! The weather was perfect! Mid 40's at night, low 70's during the day. The view from both decks (and the queen bedroom) unbelievable! We could hardly believe how gorgeous the view was! We saw deer while driving up and down the road to the cabin! The town of Blue Ridge was so pet friendly. Our pups were welcome to come in all the shops! They had such a good time! We all slept like logs every night after hiking the property and site seeing all day! We had such fun at the firepit, and the fireplace inside was cozy to snuggle in front of after dinner. We will definitely come back and we will recommend your cabin to other friends and family. It is awsome and in an incredibly beautiful setting. Thanks for everying! John and Amy

Owner response:We are so thrilled when guests enjoy their stay! Blue Ridge is an amazing pet friendly community with well behaved dogs welcomed in most shops and outdoor eateries. With the Benton MacKaye Trail only steps away from the cabin, hiking is enjoyed year round.

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

What a great place!

Guest: Pat L. (Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

We had a wonderful time. The cabin was great, comfy beds, very well appointed and very well stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen. The owner, Sandy couldn't have been more accommodating and thoughtful. The views from the huge decks (with lots of chairs, tables and swings) were spectacular. We will absolutely be back! THANKS SANDY AND AL!!!

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

Definitely a Hideway!

Guest: Lynn P.
Date of Stay: 10/05/11 Review Submitted: 10/11/11

It's always tricky to find a place to rent sight unseen. You never know what might be waiting for you. We were pleasantly surprised to discover exactly what we were hoping for. This cabin had everything we needed to enjoy a peaceful, relaxing time. The deck was huge and the view was lovely. It sits almost on top of the mountain and you do not see another cabin or really any other hint of civilization. We loved it! Sandy, the owner, was very attentive and completely thorough in her communication. She was a wealth of knowledge on where to go and what to do which was so nice for us b/c it was our 1st time to the area. We will definitely be back and have to try one of their other cabins. If you are looking to get away, this is the place.

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

Martin and Renata

Guest: Renca a Martas (Sarasota/Fl)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 09/15/11

We enjoyed our week long vacation with our two labradors very much.This cabin is very nice and have beautifull view.It was nice to seat on porch,listen the nature and watching the hummingbirds.We was lucky to see bear mother with two cubs under this cabin second day of our visit. To be anest,we had problem to get to this cabin with our Honda Pilot SUV with front wheel drive,but it was because of the weather condition,it was very dry weather.Third day start rain,and after that the road was much better.In local area is lots of things to see,and local people was very nice.We also lost power for 4hours,but this cabin had lots baterys and candles,it was fun.We had no complain about this cabin,accept few spider webs around all cabin and porch,and dirthy bubles in the hot tub,even the hot tub gets clean after each visitor,my opinion is that dirthy water allways stay in pipes.But after 3 days the water was fine.Owners should remove the picture of biliard from this add,there is air hockey. Afterall,we have to say that we enjoy this cabin very much,and i have to thanks to the owners for everything.Sandy was very helpfull with advices,and everytime i needed to talk to her about something,she was allways on the phone or email.I met a lots of rentiers,and Powels (owners) is one of the nicest people i had to deal with. We are originaly from Czech Republic EU,and To remind our moutain country ,this part of North Georgia was it best choice.Next year we will go again.

Owner response:We are so glad that the Hideaway and its view reminded our guests of their homeland. We do want to note that we do have a 7 ft. pool table that can be turned and becomes air hockey. The driveway is being paved with texturing next week so we can avoid problems with dry weather.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers.

Most Memorable Cabin Get Away

Guest: Stace (Jacksonville, Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 09/09/11

Beautiful Cabin w/ 5 star accommodation, the up keep exceeded any of our expectations. The extras left around the cabin made us feel like we had the comforts of home brought on our vacation. There was hot coco in the cabinets, laundry detergent, charcoal for the grill etc. the little things you may forget being on vacation. The kids we're occupied non-stop while inside the cabin. cable tv, Xbox, board games, pool table, air hockey, movies on VHS & DVD....this allowed us a lot of relaxing time in the jet style hot tub that was super clean and much needed. The endless view from every room, porch/patio was breath taking. I have never had such gorgeous family pictures taken. The outdoor activities kept us on a new adventure everyday. We went on mountain hikes, with the walking sticks that we're left for our use by the owners of the cabin. (fantastic idea)!! The no shoot zone at the Antler Ridge HideAway allowed the kids and I to experience up close and personal encounters with rabbits, deer, birds, reptiles & the pictures of the black bear family we're simply amazing and exciting to see. We are city folks so having the small town with unique stores and a walmart close by was fantastic. All in all I have to say if having to choose my most fond memory, i honestly would not be able to pick just one! This is on the top of our list for best family vacation.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Absolutely Beautiful!

Guest: Sandra A. (Thousand Oaks, California)
Date of Stay: 05/26/09 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

You will not be sorry if you rent this cabin. It is extremely comfortable and the most beautiful place on this mountain. The cabin is well furnished and so inviting for you and a family. It is extremely clean and the owner, Sandy, will help you in any way possible. The restaurants in Blue Ridge are great. Just look around when there and choose a place with food of your liking and you will be happy. The grocery stores in the area are great and we did most of our eating at the cabin. We had a family reunion and the downstairs patio was great for for this occasion.

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