Perfect winter getaway

Guest: Travelswithlabs (Pinellas County Florida)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12 Review Submitted: 01/23/12

The house is wonderful. The pictures do a great job of showing everything. Mandy drove us up and showed my wife around while the dogs and I explored the property. The children loved the big bedrooms. We all loved the big kitchen. The dogs loved the yard as it wrapped around the pond. They just kept running laps. The kids spent more time outside in the first two days then they have in the last two months (we live in St. Petersburg Florida and they hate the heat, dogs too.) Everything in the house worked perfectly. The washer/dryer are very efficient. With the fireplace, we never set the heat above 71 degrees. It was clean and had everything we needed. Even though it was 35 degrees one of the dogs decided to swim in the pond. She wasn't in long and we got her dried off in the mud room next to the kitchen. That was the only pond incident. The house is right next to Sky Valley near the North Carolina border. The children went snow tubing at Scaly Mountain (10 minutes away) and we went shopping in Highlands NC (20 minutes away). I'd suggest the Cupboard Cafe in Dillard. The burgers are excellent as are the potato pancakes. I had a chicken fried pork sandwich: excellent. We got a peanut butter cream pie and enjoyed it over the next few days. I'd suggest you go to Clayton and shop the Ingles instead of Piggly Wiggly in Dillard. The PW was expensive, had limited selection and some of what we bought had been thawed and refrozen. Besides the Ingles has a very nice beer and wine selection and you can buy on Sunday (not in Dillard). I recommend the house to anyone. It is easy to get to, but far enough off the beaten path. It is comfortable and homey. My wife refused to pack the night before so she could enjoy it as long as possible. It made for a hectic Saturday, but we did get the most out of our time there. Now that we have arrived home and unpacked I noticed several Real Estate magazines my wife picked up. If she liked the area enough to consider moving there it has to be wonderful. And I will add, last year we went to Ellijay: we enjoyed the Northeast mountain section of Georgia more than the Northwest; just for anyone considering both. Easier drive, more to do (lots of places in the Northwest close in winter) and better views.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

A Perfect Mountain Getaway

Guest: Jody (Cumming, GA)
Date of Stay: 11/26/11 Review Submitted: 11/30/11

We had a wonderful time staying here! The kids and the dogs loved running around the yard. This cabin is very clean and fully stocked with everything you need. We even had some snow showers on the morning we left! Thank you so much Dennis and Mandy for letting us stay in your beautiful cabin. We are planning to come back in the spring or summer next year.

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

The Pictures Do Not Do Justice! This Hidden Gem is Spectacular!

Guest: Marcia (Marietta)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11 Review Submitted: 09/29/11

We have stayed here several times and absolutely love escaping to this gem of a cabin and getting away from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta! Our dogs actually love coming here as much as we do! Mandy and her husband are always very accommodating! But please do not tell too many people about this place, as we still want to keep coming back! ;)

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

Another Fantastic Week!!!

Guest: JuJu (Jacksonville, Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

Our family of six enjoyed our second week at the cabin. The weather was perfect! We even saw a double rainbow after a thunderstorm. It was much cooler this trip than last year. Our five year old granddaughter caught her first fish in the catch and release pond. The cabin is well-appointed and so clean. The trail behind the cabin is fun to walk. We shopped in Highlands and Cashiers, antiqued in Franklin and Dillard, and ate at the Dillard House and Cupboard Cafe. The granddaughters requested another trip to Babyland General and adopted new babies for their two birthdays. We enjoyed a day at Santasland near Cherokke, not crowded, cool, and lots to do. I had a high school friend spend two days with us and she loved it too. We will return!!

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

Our Spring Break Vacation

Guest: The Millemans (Tampa, FL)
Date of Stay: 04/23/11 Review Submitted: 04/27/11

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home! Your house was the cleanest rental home we have ever stayed in, well-stocked, and in a great location. The surroundings are breathtaking, and there are plenty of things to do. We went shopping at Highlands, whitewater rafting at Chattooga, ate dinner at La Cabana and the Dillard House, and went sightseeing at Tallulah and Muddy Creek Falls. It was a wonderful trip and we look forward to visiting again!

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

Awesome Vacation in the Mountains

Guest: Tiffany (southeast FL)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/05/11

My husband and I took our dog with us and we all had a great time. The yard is completely fenced in, so we could let our dog run around all day. Every morning we walked up the mountain via a trail behind the cabin. Being from FL, we loved the cool weather. It was nice doing outdoor activities without being drenched with sweat. The view from the cabin was beautiful. There is lots to do, plenty of parks and waterfalls to check out, or you can just chill at the cabin and hike the mountains around you. The actual cabin itself was quite large and spacious. We had two adults and two children stay the night with us and there was plenty of room. The two bedrooms upstairs open up to the balcony. The master bedroom is downstairs with it's own ensuite bathroom. It was cold at night so we lit the fireplace every night, which adds a nice ambience feeling. We just left a couple of days and we already miss it. I can't say enough about this place! I hope we can return one day. I already have a few friends that asked for the information once they saw my pictures. There is no internet service at the cabin, but the grocery store Ingles (in Clayton) had wifi if you need to check anything during your stay. But, you will soon forget about that once you see all the beauty you are surrounded by.

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

Great Getaway!

Guest: Jen (Marietta, GA)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/15/11

Our stay here was amazing! The other reviews hit this place spot on! It was like staying in an upscale cabin with the added bonus of a large pond that our three dogs and my son loved. Everything was impeccably maintained and Mandy was so sweet and helpful and relaxed! We are planning on making this a twice a year getaway.

Owner response:Thank You glad you enjoyed it

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

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

Guest: merrie (milledgeville, GA)
Date of Stay: 12/10/10 Review Submitted: 12/22/10

What a wonderful place to get away from it all! The house is exactly as described and has a wonderful view! Thanks so much for your hospitality!

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

AWESOME PLACE!

Guest: Trish (Sylvester, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 07/04/10

This property exceeded our expectations and even the description & pix on the site! The location is great - not in town (YAY!) and not too far out. The house, property and surroundings are quite ideal and relaxing. Everything was neat and clean and well maintained. Dennis & Mandy showed us around and made sure we had what we needed before leaving us. They are excellent hosts! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Chachi, our pup, enjoyed her stay too! Bless you!

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

Amazing Cabin!!!

Guest: JuJu (Jacksonville, Florida)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 06/29/10

There were six of us for our six day stay in June. Dennis met us in Dillard and took us to the cabin. The cabin is on a beautiful property, is very spacious, well equipped. and offers so many things to do. We ejoyed the hot tub, fishing, the swings, and all of the outdoor space. We met Mandy on the final day and were so happy to be able to tell her how much we enjoyed the stay. I hope we can come again very soon.

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