Georgette - Weaver Al

Guest: Georgette (Weaver Al)
Date of Stay: 11/27/11 Review Submitted: 12/05/11

Awesome experience! We needed a relaxing, enjoyable get away & we got it! We could not have asked for a nicer place to stay. The fire place.......OMG, AWESOME!!!!!!! We are already plotting our return trip! I would highly recommend "Simple Pleasures" to anyone!!

Owner response:Thanks so much for the great review! I am glad the weather cooperated so you were able to enjoy the AWESOME fireplace. Keep in mind you will receive a 15% return guest discount when you book your next dates. Happy Holidays!

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

Georgette (Weaver, AL)

Guest: Georgette (Weaver Al)
Date of Stay: 11/27/11 Review Submitted: 12/01/11

Awesome! Loved it & did not want to leave!! The pictures did do it justice.

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

Beautiful!

Guest: Tiffany (Belton, South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

Loved the cabin. It was amazing my one and only complaint would be the lack of cable /satelite box in the upstairs bedroom. Which would not have been a factor if I didn't have a 2 year old that watches cartoons at night. All the comforts from home plus so much more!! Was plenty room for the two families that went and our kids LOVED having the game room to play in. We will definitely be using Simple Pleasures again. We loved Helen and you made our first cabin rental experience great. I recommend Anna Ruby Falls to anyone that visits Helen but take your walking shoes it was a steep walk.

Owner response:You will be happy to know that the lack of satelite in the upstairs bedroom should be resolved next week by DirecTV. We look forward to your return visit!

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

Simple Pleasures

Guest: patty (florida)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

our time here was very enjoyable as there is so much to do. The cabin is beautiful, but we were missing lights, darts were broken, roach dirt was in some of the drawers, dining rm had no lights above table, wrong candle was put in a holder and flared up, dining rm chair broke while I was sitting on it pushing me into table, had trouble connecting with the wifi, didn't connect with the owners well, other that all that, we did have a good time because we made the best of everything, also was in the woods didn't see the mountains till we went out. pat j

Owner response:I am suprised by your review as we spoke several times prior to you checking in and I spoke with you once and your daughter twice during your visit and had my cleaning folks make two special trips to the cabin as well to replace bulbs and reset the wifi. They would have been happy to replace the darts for you if it had been mentioned. The chair has been repaired, light bulbs replaced and the candle removed as it was left by a previous renter. The builder did not include a light fixture over the dining table however the light bulbs in the entry have been replaced also. As our listing states there is a seasonal mountain view (winter months) and your visit was just prior to the magnificant colorful leaf season.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Awesome quaint cabin near Helen, Ga

Guest: Lori (Lexington, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/28/11 Review Submitted: 08/29/11

We arrived at the cabin on the Sunday before my birthday to meet the "cleaning crew". (We arrived a little early) Our first impressions had begun when Jason and Stephanie made our acquaintance with such friendly enthusiasm. Our cabin was immaculate, very cozy and homelike with knotty pine thru out and large open living area with beams and large windows, jacuzzi tub in the master bath with a slate floor and shower. It was so comfortable and spacious. Even though my husband and I were the only guest for this stay, the cabin would have easily accommodated 8 or 10. With three levels it would not be crowded and there is a huge game area at the ground level with a pool table and dart board and large TV for games. We really enjoyed making a fire in the slate stone fireplace as well as lighting candles for a very romantic feel after eating our steak cooked on the gas grill . Not to be forgotten is hot tub on the back deck overlooking a lush and private forest. The cabin is situated at the end of a graveled road with two other like kind cabins, making for a very private homey feel. If you are looking for an upscale yet rustic cabin in the privacy of the woods and close to Helen or Cleveland GA this may be what you have been looking for. The area has beautiful creek trails, horse stables, antique stores, winery and so many places to shop including outlets and unique stores in Helen.

Owner response:So glad to hear you enjoyed all Helen, Cleveland and most importantly the cabin has to offer! I hope you will celebrate many more birthdays at Simple Pleasures as we offer our return guest a 10% discount and for those that take time out of their busy day and post a review we offer a 15% discount with no date restrictions. Thanks for the fantastic review and I will be sure to pass on the kind words to Jason and Stephanie. Also if you recommend SP to your friends they will receive a 5% discount.

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

Newark, Delaware

Guest: Pammie (Newark, DElaware')
Date of Stay: 10/11/10 Review Submitted: 06/04/11

We have been going to Helen, Ga with my mom for about 15yrs now. My mom and her BFF have been coming for the last 30 yrs. My mom and BFF are from Germany. So, they started an annual vacation. Which started out as a weekend full of fun, meeting up with friends, getting to pretend they were back home. We have so many people that come now, mom and I decided to break off and get a cabin for ourselves. We chose Simply Pleasures because it had everything we were looking for. However, this cabin lists and pictures does not do it justice. Once we opened the door, we were in love. The name of the cabin says it all, “Simply Pleasures”. Everything you need is inside. There were 4 of us, like kids in a candy store. The decor, cabin feel, the views, and the hospitality was top rated. We had a couple of minor problems but easily rectified but Dawn and Belynda. For future use; I found out with the Wifi had a connection problem. I had to reboot the system and wawla, Houston we had connection, ha ha. Then we found the game room and wow!! If we got snowed in, other than cabin fever, you would not need to want. After our fun times out in Helen, Natoochee, Horseback, riding, and Antique/Indian store; at night, we would unwind and relax in the hot tub, listening to nature and the babbling creek below us. We stayed 5 nights and still don’t feel like we went through everything that was offered in the cabin and surrounding area. We will definitely come again. We are looking for a place to keep returning to, I don’t like spending so much time looking up cabins. Besides, Simply Pleasures has everything and then some. I really felt at home. If I was to say anything on the down side it would be the need for more cupboards in the kitchen.

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

LOVED SIMPLE PLEASURES!!

Guest: Angie (Lake Park, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

My family & I had a wonderful Spring Break at this cabin. Everything was spotless and just as described. We did not feel it was too "far out" at all. We liked the how peaceful the cabin and property were. We are already hoping to plan a summer vacation here too. Do not hesistate in booking Simple Pleasures. We have already recommended it to our friends. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful place with us. Oh yeah we went to Helen often, only about 10 minutes away and the drive to Dahlonega is so scenic it didn't seem to take very long at all.

Owner response:Fantastic! Make sure you tell your friends to mention they were referred by you so they will receive a 10% discount when they book. As always our returning guest receive a 15% discount. We look forward to having you as our guest again in the very near future!

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

Must more fantastic than the pictures show.

Guest: Leslie (Augusta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/21/10 Review Submitted: 04/19/11

This place is great. It is a bit out of the way of town but it is worth it. The bathrooms are amazing and the sauna is so relaxing.

Owner response:So glad you enjoyed our little piece of "heavenly" pleasures by relaxing in the hot tub, sauna & jacuzzi tub.

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

3rd time staying at Simple Pleasures

Guest: Ginbug (Dallas, Ga)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/23/11

We love coming back to this cabin every year. We actually spent our Honeymoon in ths cabin when we got married in Helen at the Alpine Chapel 2 years ago. This was our 3rd visit to Simple Pleasures for are 2 year wedding anniversary. As always the owners are super nice and the cabin has everything we needed. This a beautiful Cabin , pictures dont do justice. The kitchen is wonderful . Had everything we needed to cook our anniversary dinner. The grill on the back deck was nice my hubby enjoyed cooking steaks on it. We had a great time and I am sure we will be back next year for our 3rd year anniversary or maybe sooner .

Owner response:We appreciate your loyalty and have your dates reserved for your 3rd anniversary!! Thanks for being such FANTASTIC guests!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

All that and a bag of chips.

Guest: Ob1chewy (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 03/06/11 Review Submitted: 03/09/11

I've stayed in a lot of rentals over the years and some times it's a crap shoot. This was definitely a winner. Love the kitchen even with the electric stove. Was very surprised that they had everything we needed and I like to cook a lot of different things. The beds and linens were nice as was the sofa. We thought it was great even before we discovered the downstairs and pool table. We don't have kids and were traveling alone but it would be big enough to come back (which we plan on) with 2 other people and even kids (which we don't plan on ;) (for now). Also love that they didn't kill us with a pet deposit like so many other places.

Owner response:Glad to hear you guys had a great time! We look forward to having you as our guest again and will offer you a 15% return guest discount. Please refer your friends!

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