Location: Clayton, Northeast Mountains, Georgia, USA (90 Miles From Atlanta - about 1.5 hrs) View Map
Accommodations: Mountain Home, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-14)
At GrandView, it's all about the view, and "Grand" doesn't begin to describe the breathtaking scene awaiting you. Even long-time locals are fascinated with what they call "one of the best views in the area." This home is nestled in tranquil privacy, yet offers the convenience of a 9-minute trip down the mountain right into the heart of historic downtown Clayton, with its quaint shops and restaurants.
Come awaken to a glorious sunrise right outside your bedroom glass doors. Take your coffee to the wooden rocking chairs on the deck, and overlook forty miles of layered mountains and a lovely landscaped golf and country club in the valley. Built to showcase the spectacular views, most rooms open to mountain vistas. Multiple windows, floor to ceiling, highlight the vaulted greatroom which feeds onto an expansive end-to-end deck. Tastefully furnished in comfortable luxury, this spacious two-level boasts all the amenities of a first-class vacation home.
The master bedroom welcomes you with a comfortable king bed and a lovely sitting area. Adjoining the master is a large private bath with an inviting garden tub and individual shower. The master bath also feaures a separate water closet, dressing vanity and walk-in clothes closet. In a split plan, queen and twin bedrooms are located on the opposite side. Cooks will delight in the superior fully-equipped kitchen, accompanied by a long bar with high-backed barstools. The kitchen opens into an attractive dining room. A full bath with shower/tub and a separate laundry room complete the main level.
Downstairs affords its own fabulous views from a brick-pavered lanai, with porch swing and wicker seating. The lower level features another king bedroom with a comfortable recliner in the corner. A queen bedroom and two sofa beds finalize sleeping arrangements below. Enjoy a lively game of pool in the family/rec room. Or choose from a vast selection of games, DVD's/videos. Attached to the family/rec room is a morning kitchen with full-size frig, microwave, coffee maker, etc. For privacy, try the reading alcove, an ideal spot for a good book or a peaceful nap. A full bath with shower/tub completes the lower level.
Clayton is easily accessible from the Atlanta metro area (about 1.5 hrs) and is centrally located for daytrips to Asheville, Helen, Hiawasee, Highlands NC, Cherokee NC, the Chatooga River, and the Appalachian Trail. GrandView itself is only minutes from Black Rock Mountain State Park, Tallulah Gorge and Falls, Lakes Burton, Rabun & Seed, and the Tiger Winery. With so much to offer in the area, plan a fun-filled day of activities from high adventure to slow-paced (see activities listed below). Or make no plans at all, other than to unwind in the quiet seclusion of your mountain hideaway. For your convenience, we've compiled books of area maps, activities and daytrips, as well as suggested restaurants (located in the greatroom). Highspeed internet (DSL) and a wireless network have been installed at GrandView. Bring along your laptop if you like, sit on the deck, and relish the view while keeping in touch with the outside world.
In the evening, enjoy the coziness of a crackling fire in the stacked stone fireplace while listening to CD's. Or sit outdoors around the glow of an open brick fire pit taking in the wonder of a starlit mountain sky and twinkling townlights in the valley below.
GrandView is perfect for one or two families (crib and high chair available), extended families, or a reunion. Or, for couples who enjoy spacious living with plenty of privacy, this home offers the idyllic setting for a romantic escape. Come discover the ultimate mountain getaway and reconnect with family, friends or your special someone. Stay a week, a week-end or a month. Once you arrive, you'll not want to leave. And you're sure to request this unforgettable vacation home again and again.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: upper/lower
- Washer: full-size
- Dryer: full-size
- Linens Provided: luxury bed/bath, extra pillows/blankets
- Garage: will house 1 car, but most prefer to park in paved driveway at spacious back entrance to main level
- Off Street Parking: spacious parking in back of home - paved driveway
- Wood Fireplace: large stacked stone
- Beds
- King Bed: comfortable mattresses
- Queen Bed: comfortable mattresses
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed: sofa beds lower level
- Crib: port-a-crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: upper & lower
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: upper/lower
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: completely stocked with all small appliances, cookware, bakeware, dinnerware, Tupperware, excellent cutlery & kitchen gadgets
- Cooking Utensils Provided: great selection
- Refrigerator: upper/lower, front-access ice & water
- Dishwasher
- Microwave: upper/lower
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: gas with refillable tank/Brick Fire Pit/ Basketball Goal/Porch Swing/Deck and Patio Furniture (upper/lower)
- Deck/Patio: upper level deck w/2 wood rocking chairs & outdoor dining furniture - great mountain views!
- Lanai: covered, brick-pavered patio w/ porch swing and wicker furniture - great mountain views!
- View/Location
- Mountain View: 40-miles of layered mountains
- Golf Course View: Kingwood Golf/Country Club & Spa
- Communications
- Telephone: local calls only (need a phone card for LD calls)
- Broadband Internet: DSL
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- port-a-crib, high chair, 2 wooden rocking chairs on deck, super well-stocked kitchen, large garden tub in master bath, separate laundry room, iron/ironing board, ceiling fans throughout, vacuums (2) upper/lower, pool table, telescope, hiking sticks, large DVD/video library, assortment of games, fire pit with seating, porch swing
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: high chair, port-a-crib, pool table, basketball goal, telescope, asst. of games/DVDs/videos, large family/rec room with morning kitchen, wooded area in back and sides of property
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- area is well-known for great trout fishing, waterfall viewing, wine tasting, gemstone prospecting. Nearby Tiger has an outdoor drive-in movie show which features first-run movies (one of the few remaining in the country).
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Off Peak (Jan-May) $1100/wk $125/mid-wk night $500/wknd $3300/mo
Peak (June-Dec) $1400/wk $150/mid-wk night $650/wknd $4200/mo
Holidays* $1500/wk $200/mid-wk night $700/wknd
Cleaning fee: $125 Damage deposit(refundable): $200 (Applicable taxes)
Weekly - 7 days (Mon to Mon) or (Fri to Fri)
Week-End - 3 days (Fri 4pm til dark on Sun)
*Min Stay: Thanksgiving, Christmas(4-5 nights) New Year, Easter, Memorial, July 4,
Labor Day (3-4 nights)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
5BR Fabulous 40-Mile Mountain View - Great for Families
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Clayton
Our family vacationed annually in Clayton for eight years. We love the Clayton area and each year talked of purchasing property and building our own mountain home. Our criteria were: a great view, privacy, and convenient to town. We found the perfect piece of property which has an amazing view of a lovely country club in the valley and beautiful layers of mountains for forty miles beyond. It is private; we cannot see nor hear a neighbor, and it is only nine minutes down the mountain into downtown Clayton! Since we knew we would be renting it to other vacationers, we made our home a five-bedroom to accommodate larger families or groups, equipped it with all we had ever needed on our vacations, and furnished it to be attractive yet comfortable. The building of our home was finished in 2006, but it was not completely furnished until late 2007. Our dream of a vacation home in the mountains was finally realized. We first began receiving guests in 2008.
The Unique Benefits at this Mountain Home
When we spend time at GrandView, we can totally unwind. In the mornings, we sit on the porch rockers on the deck drinking coffee while watching the sunrise over the gorgeous Smoky Mountains. At night, we love sitting around the fire pit enjoying our family while roasting hot dogs and making s'mores. Or, if it's really cold, we stay indoors listening to favorite CD's in front of the stacked-stone fireplace or watch some of our favorite DVDs/videos. Because we have plenty of space, we can all have as much privacy or together-time as we want. Some of our favorite places to eat out: Mama G's Italian Restaurant, The Stockton House, the historical downtown Clayton Cafe, Clayton Pharmacy's Old-Fashioned Soda Shoppe, Oinkers BBQ, La Cabana Authentic Mexican Restaurant, Rumor Haz It Casual Grille & Spirits, Fromage (for lunch), and of course, the famous Dillard House. Some of our favorite things to do: waterfalls (Minnehaha Falls is our favorite and is located along a wonderful drive), the Tiger Winery, Kingwood Golf and Country Club for golfing and spa treatments, downtown shopping (we never miss Reeve's Hardware - it is so much more than a hardware store), hiking, daytrips to Highlands and Helen, trout fishing, whitewater rafting on the Chattooga River, antiquing, and the open-air market on week-ends. We love the festivals and events: Celebrate Clayton (April), Mountain Lakes Classic Antique Show (June), 4th of July Celebration, Dillard Backyard BBQ and Bluegrass Festival (August), Georgia Wine Highway Week-end (mid-December), Christmas in Clayton, and many more. There is so much to do in the area that we never have enough time to do it all!
Owner's Map of Clayton
We are a family of five with three sons - two teenagers and one college-age. My husband is a dentist, and I work with him in his practice. We live in Venice, Florida, a lovely coastal town in southwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico.
Property Photos
- GRANDVIEW FROM BELOW - Clayton Vacation Home Rental
- FROM DECK - 40 MILES OF MTNS & VALLEYVIEW OF KINGWOOD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB - Clayton Vacation Home Rental
- Greatroom- arranged for viewing and comfort - Clayton Vacation Home Rental
- Well-equipped kitchen with all the "extras" - upper level
- Relax and unwind around a cozy fire in the stacked stone fireplace
- Large master suite with sitting area & glass sliders to deck - upper level
- Awaken to this sunrise right outside your bedroom glass doors
- Queen bedroom with entrance to deck - upper level
- Entrances to deck from greatroom, master suite, and queen bedroom - upper level
- Twin bedroom - upper level
- Rec room adjoins a family room & attached morning kitchen
- Family room with sleeper sofa adjoins rec room and morning kitchen
- Brick fire pit with seating - back of GrandView
- King bedroom with rocker/recliner in corner for reading or relaxing -lower level
- Queen bedroom - lower level
- Separate reading alcove with sleeper sofa - lower level
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Susan M , Commerce, GA.
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What a wonderful trip we had during Spring Break, along with our friends from Kentucky who stayed with us at GrandView. Thank you so much for opening up your home to us. We loved spending time all over the house and outside by the fire pit. We made s'mores and shot hoops. We looked at the moon through the telescope, and even played in the snow. We visited Tallulah Falls and Minnehaha Falls. What beautiful places! It was an amazing vacation!
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Kenney & Dawn Goldsborough , Smyrna, DE
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We had a great time in Clayton! Your home was absolutely wonderful! We found it to have all the amenities from home. You were so thoughtful to provide all the extra items that made our stay more enjoyable. I attached a picture of the kids enjoying the backyard fire pit. I am so grateful that we opted to stay in your home instead of cramming into hotel rooms. We had bikes and car top carriers for our next stop. We stored the bikes in your garage and left the car top carriers in place. Your home is so private and secure; we had no cause to worry. It was an easy and scenic drive to our WildWater Rafting excursion on the Chatooga River. Our families found the area full of friendly folks and plenty of unique eateries. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and comfortable home.