Location: Clayton, Northeast Mountains, Georgia, USA (At the top of Screamer Mountain, only 5 minutes from Clayton) View Map
Accommodations: Townhome, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Mountain, mountaintop, panoramic, view, vista, Blue Ridge, Smoky Mountains, North Georgia, vacation rental, Chattooga, rafting, Kingwood golf resort, golf, hiking
The jaw dropping view from every level of “Halfway to Heaven” is one of the best in Northeast Georgia. You can see 3 states from the windows and decks on all 3 floors of our home. Our ideal location atop Screamer mountain, at an elevation of 3,000', facing southeast, gives you awe inspiring, panoramic views of the southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our home is very comfortable, quiet, and secluded, but only minutes from Clayton's many fine restaurants and a multitude of outdoor activities including rafting, hiking, golf, and much more. We can accommodate up to 8 guests for $750/week. With over 2,000 sq. ft. of living space, you'll have plenty of room for your family to relax!
Treat yourself to our very spacious master bedroom and bath, which takes up the entire top floor, with its own covered deck, king bed, whirlpool tub by the window, walk-in shower, television, and even a digital piano!
The main level features a full kitchen with all the essentials, seating for 8 in the dining area, and very comfortable, reclineable, living area furniture. Enjoy our high definition flat screen TV with Dish network programming and a selection of DVD and VCR movies, and free Wi-Fi. We have an assortment of popular board games and puzzles, along with a small library which includes books on what to see and do in beautiful Rabun County.The den has a half bath and a full sofa sleeper; for your comfort we have a 4" memory foam topper for the bed. The deck is screened and carpeted and has very comfortable patio furniture. A hard scape in the front yard has a fire pit for your enjoyment.
Our lower level has two bedrooms with queen beds, a laundry and full bath, and an expansive, fully screened and carpeted deck with multi-position chair/loungers. Our Pawley's island hammock is great for afternoon naps!
If you are looking for a very comfortable mountaintop hideaway with breathtaking, awesome views, look no further! The sunrises are gorgeous, and the afternoons are captivating as you watch the mountain shadows deepen. The view changes from minute to minute as the sun angle and cloud cover changes. Even rainy days can provide spectacular sights from our vantage point. With easy, paved access, a feeling of total serenity, and charming Clayton with its wonderful shops and restaurants nearby, you'll be glad you came to visit us at "Halfway to Heaven". We have a no smoking policy to keep our town home at it's best for our guests. You must be 25 or older to rent, loud parties please look elsewhere.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : 2-car carport, overflow parking available
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace : Electric fireplace for year round enjoyment
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed : sleeps 2 (full size); We have a 4" "memory foam" topper for the bed.
- Crib : a small porta-crib/playpen is available
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Best view in the house is out of the tub window!
- Cable/Satellite TV : HD TV in living room, DVD/VCR, film library; TV in master BR, toy chest, books, games and puzzles. Free Wi-Fi
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Everything you need to cook up a gourmet meal, plus a coffee grinder, coffee maker, and blender. Sippy cups and baby spoons too! Basic condiments and spices on hand.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Weber charcoal grill, fire pit, hard scape for fire pit
- Deck/Patio : Master bedroom has a covered, private deck; main level deck has a screened room with Martha Stewart patio furniture. Lower deck has 4 Adirondack chairs and a Pawleys Island hammock .
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Panoramic, awe - inspiring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The view changes dynamically with clouds, sun angle, season... every time you look out, it's different (and gorgeous)
- Communications
- Telephone : Local calls only
- Broadband Internet : Free DSL Hi-speed service.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- We have a state of the art electric fireplace that is so realistic you have to see it to believe it. Enjoy the beauty of a fire year round!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Inside pets that are free of fleas and ticks are welcome (there is a $50 per pet fee)
- Kid Friendly : A porta-crib and high chair are available for our guests, along with a toy chest with toys.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 years old minimum to rent
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Chattooga river excitement is minutes from our door, along with Tallulah Falls, Black Rock and Moccasin Creek State Parks. There are 5 lakes in Rabun county with boat rentals available. The Foxfire museum is close by and definitely worth a visit. The Bartram trail, Appalachian trail, Chattooga River trail and many other outstanding hiking trails are nearby. Trout fishing, mountain biking, horse riding, golf ... so much to do, so little time!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$750/wk (any 7 nights); $1400/2 wks; $2000/3 wks; $2500/4 wks
Any 2 nights $350, 3@$450, 4@$525, 5@$600, 6@$675
$150 reservation/security deposit, 5% county accomodation tax; $80 cleaning fee
$50 per pet fee. Inside, housebroken pets only, must be free of fleas and ticks.
Half of rent due 45 days prior, remaining rent due 14 days prior.
You must be 25 or older to rent our property.
Cancellations: more than 60 days, no penalty; 60-30 days, forfeit deposit;
less than 30 days, forfeit rent pd, deposit returned
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
"Halfway to Heaven" Awesome Views from Our Mountaintop Home!
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Clayton
We love Rabun county and the mountains of Northeast Georgia!
The Unique Benefits at this Townhome
Our mountaintop location is quiet and serene, with breathtaking views of the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There's a lot to do here, including hiking, boating, fishing, golfing, shopping for crafts or local produce, or browsing around charming Clayton. We're only 5 minutes from Clayton, but our location on the opposite side of the mountain from town provides you with a view of the Chattahoochee National Forest that is mostly devoid of human presence. There's no better way to top off an adventure filled day than to enjoy a glass of locally grown wine from one of the decks at Halfway to Heaven!
Fabulous Southern food, and lots of it! http://www.dillardhouse.com/
This dirt road alongside the Tallulah River is a very scenic drive with views of the lively river strewn with huge boulders. The road dead ends at a trail head in NC. http://www.sherpaguides.com/georg
Any visitor to Rabun county must come see this! The park offers splendid scenery with easy hiking trails. http://www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah/
Rental boats, beautiful architecture, and great food! http://www.lapradesmarina.com/
Great hiking trails here! http://www.gastateparks.org/info/blackrock/
Don't miss breakfast or lunch at the Clayton Cafe, Prater's Main St. Books, Reeves Hardware, and the many other restaurants and galleries in downtown Clayton.
Property Photos
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- Mornings are special at Halfway to Heaven - Clayton Vacation Home
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- Quiet and serene, with 3 decks to enjoy the stunning vista beneath you - Clayton Vacation Home
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- Even cloudy days are glorious! - Clayton Vacation Home
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- Partly cloudy days are even better
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- Very comfortable patio furniture on the main level screened deck
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- A newly installed hard scape and fire pit for outdoor fun!
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- Fully equipped kitchen
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- Seating for 8 in the dining area. There's a table leaf in the foyer closet.
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- The sofa and loveseat both have built in recliners
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- The HD TV has over 200 Dish Network channels and a DVD/VCR player
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- The master suite is the entire upper level, and is very comfortable and spacious
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- Elegant french doors at master bedroom entry
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- The view from the master bedroom deck
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- One of the lower bedrooms with queen bed and walk in closet
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- The other lower bedroom with queen bed
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- The den has a full sized sofa sleeper and 1/2 bath.
Traveler Reviews (18)
Claire, Ernie & "Winnie" -- DeLand, Florida
Guest: Ernie
(DeLand, Florida)
Date of Stay: 09/07/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
Rich & Carol, thank you both so much for providing a wonderful home-base for our hiking vacation! We have all truly enjoyed our stay -- it was a great area for Winnie, our dog, to explore; plus, she made friends with Roxie and Bentley, the two local canine characters. We had no idea if she would enjoy hiking, but guess what? She led us on a few 4+ milers and several shorter ones. Your collection of hiking/exploring books were a tremendous help in finding some choice trails, including The Bartram Trail, Appalachian Trail, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Black Rock State Park, White Rock Mountain, Warwoman Dell and Hemlock Falls. We also enjoyed visiting the Persimmon Creek Winery – what a beautiful place! After all of our ventures in the area, it was so nice to come back to your well-equipped home where we could relax, have dinner and walk up to The Summit to enjoy the beautiful sunsets! Good job! Wonderful place -- outstanding views and very comfortable accommodations!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Halfway to Heaven
Guest: Lawrence & Kathryn
(Royal Oak, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/24/10
Review Submitted: 05/08/10
May 8, 2010 We had a great two weeks in your Clayton vacation rental. The view from almost every part of the house was spectacular. The condo is very spacious and is well stocked with everything we needed. All the furniture is extremely comfortable. One of the things that impressed us most was the total peace and quiet of the location, yet a short 1.6 mile drive down the road put us right in the midst of restaurants, gas stations, groceries, and everything else that the city provides. We used your condo as a base, from which we traveled to many beautiful state parks, hiking trails, waterfalls, and some of the most photogenic scenery we have ever seen. Dealing with the owners was a total pleasure. Communication was fast and friendly, and instructions and suggestions were plentiful and very helpful. In short, everything was good, nothing was bad, and we recommend your condo without reservation. Thanks, Larry
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Guest: Terry & Shirley Jennings
(St. Augustine, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/08/09
Review Submitted: 11/08/09
Rich and Carol. What a wonderful place to stay! Your townhome is very, very nice and extremely well equipped. We especially enjoyed the master suite and the decks. The view is amazing. Even on the one rainy day, we just couldn't stop looking at that view. We will certainly recommend Halfway to Heaven to all our friends who enjoy a tranquil and beautiful setting. We'll be back. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
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Guest: Amanda Jett
(Dallas,GA.)
Date of Stay: 10/23/09
Review Submitted: 10/23/09
Wow!! What a wonderful place to stay!! Anything you need is all here!! The view is amazing!! The beds are so comfortable. The condo is immaculate. We had our rehershal dinner here and it turned out great. My bridesmaids and maid of honor stayed friday night and we had so much fun sitting by the fireplace playing games and drinking wine. My cousins came up on Saturday morning to do my hair and makeup and it was so nice to have all of the space in the master bathroom not to mention the breathtaking view from the big window above the hot tub. Steve and I came back on Saturday night and enjoyed it so much. We didn't get to stay as long as we wanted but our time there will always be remembered!! Thank you so much for sharing your little piece of heaven with us!! We'll be back for sure!!
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Date of Stay: 10/07/09
Review Submitted: 10/07/09
For the first 10 minutes after our arrival, all we could do was stand on the deck and look in amazement at the view. "Halfway to Heaven" it truly is! What an amazing vista. As for the accommodations - you have thought of everything. It is easy to feel at home here because nothing is missing! We really appreciated all the "amenities". Our stay was short, but we would love to come again - and I will be sure to tell many people about VRBO and "Halfway to Heaven". If only they could see this view! Thanks for everything!
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Date of Stay: 08/10/09
Review Submitted: 08/10/09
My family and I just spent two weeks at Halfway to Heaven. I must say the place exceeded our expectations. The townhouse is extremely comfortable and has everything that you could possibly need for a great stay. The view is simply magnificent. Pictures are not enough to capture the beauty of such a wonderful place. Richard and Carol are very pleasant and accommodating. We will definitely recommend this place to friends and family.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/18/09
Review Submitted: 07/18/09
What a beautiful place to stay. The house was extremely clean and neat upon our arrival. We really appreciated the complete peacefulness and quiet upon returning after our days adventures. We really enjoyed sitting on the deck with our morning coffee watching the mist rise over the mountains. We highly recomend the home to others looking for a peaceful place to spend a vacation in this beautiful area of Georgia.
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Guest: Laura Gray1
(Columbus, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/24/09
Review Submitted: 06/24/09
What a beautiful place to relax! The mountain views were wonderful. The cabin had everything we could ever need or want! Also the drive was fully paved which was a bonus. Thanks for opening your wonderful home to us! We will be back.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/17/09
Review Submitted: 02/17/09
Great place with an unbelievable view. Everything was set up to make us feel welcome and taken care of. Beautiful place in great shape with all the ammenities. Located at the top of a moutain and can see for miles from any one of three balconies. Huge Master Bedroom. Will certainly return.
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Date of Stay: 02/12/09
Review Submitted: 02/12/09
Everything was wonderful! We will definitely be back and will tell all of our friends. ...In case you can't read my wife's handwriting, we had an amazing time! We will be back for sure, and hope to stay here again. Clayton is beautiful!
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