Such an amazing weekend!!

Guest: Saree (Atlanta, Ga.)
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/02/07

Mountain Creek Lodge was gorgeous!! It was so nice going to a rental cabin and getting just what you asked for. We were staying up there for a friend's wedding at Chota Falls. In all honesty, we wished we didn't have the wedding because we wanted to hang around the cabin the entire time. It had all the amenities you could possible need, I mean it even had bodywash. We didn't have to use the AC b/c the night air was cool and crisp. We just left our windows open. The view was unbelievable, mountains everywhere. There were 3 couples, all the ladies were in the wedding party and all of our husbands got to hang out at the cabin Saturday and watch football, grill burgers, and just relax. We had the best time and I would go back in a heartbeat. There was so much privacy--thank you!

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WINTER IN THE MOUNTAINS

Guest: Judy L. (null)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/08/12

We were WOWED with the beautiful cabin the minute that we walked through the door. The wonderful smell of pinewood was in the air and the stacked stone wall/fireplace was fantastic. The views were just spectacular and I sat on the porch in the morning with my coffee even though the air was a little chilly. The boys went hiking up the mountain from the lodge and took a lot of great pictures and later we bought them walking sticks with a compass and whistle on them when we went into town. The most amazing thing about Mountain View Lodge is the instant feeling of relaxation, peace and comfort when you arrive. And it only gets better with each day that you are there. I did not want to get out of the comfy bed in the loft, or leave the beautiful cabin to go anywhere. Our dogs loved the fenced in acreage and ran all around the property exploring and liked sunning on the porch deck. We plan to visit in the summer and stay one week (4 days is not long enough). The amenities are plentiful and the owner and all affiliated with Mountain Creek are very nice and willing to accommodate you with just a phone call or email. Downtown Clayton is a must do for the ladies and shopping! Lots of quaint, wonderful shops, bookstore/coffee house, antiques and we had a good lunch at the Universal Joint. The boys went horseback riding at Dillard's Stables and had a great time. I got 75% of a new April Cornell Table Christmas runner and napkins at the antique mall. Eddie bought a Moose Head Co Coo Clock (very unqiue). Visitors make sure that you get your directions printed off before your journey to the mountains because some GPS's will take you a different route. I wound up on an old wagon trail off Mattie McCall Road but a nice family helped me out. Additionally my cell phone signal was gone on Route 76. We had a great time with our family, watching movies, cooking breakfast together and site seeing. The lodge is truly a very special place and so spacious that everyone had their privacy and own baths. Kindest Regards, The Williams Family of Pottstown, PA and Marietta, Georgia

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Marvelous place

Guest: Joan D.
Date of Stay: 11/11/11 Review Submitted: 12/05/11

Rarely does a vacation rental that looks so great in the online photos and description live up to that advance billing. In the case of Mountain Creek Lodge, every detail was as nice or even nicer than what the lisitng suggests. The view was terrific, and the large covered porch was a great place to read or just contemplate nature. The kitchen was well equipped, and we made good use of it duting our week's stay. The gorgeous woods and the interior decor were stunning, and each of the many wall switches was thoughtfully labeled as to what it contriols, which helped a lot. In addition to the screened porch doors letting in the fresh air, there is even a remote control option to open the windows high up above the living area. Our dogs were ecstatic, as the entire property is fenced and they were able to explore without us worrying about them. The lodge is ideally situated for day trip visits to Hiawassee, Franklin or Highlands. But it was so comfortable and obviously well-cared for that even when rain and fog prevented us from leaving one day, we were totally content. Thanks, Carol. We really love your lodge.

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Mountain Creek Lodge and Farm

Guest: Dee (woodstock Ga )
Date of Stay: 11/26/11 Review Submitted: 11/30/11

The home itself is lovely, clean and well maintained, and stocked well with everything we needed. We really loved the wrap around porch complete with 6 rocking chairs and a hammock all great for relaxing in. The only thing that would have been nice to have was gas grill. The owner was very helpful in answering any guestions we had and in helping to arrange our trip.This was our first time renting from VRBO so we had alot of questions about everything. That said There are afew things that were not acurate in the description of the property. It states that their are 3 bedrooms + loft. However their are only two bedrooms + loft area. Our group included 6 adults all over 50 so the stairs were a bit of an issue after we got there and saw only the two bedrooms downstairs. Also the discription of the farm with the pictures of the cows being next to the house was really one of the reasons we rented this property. My husband and his brother,and sister who were their with us were very excited about being able to walk around and enjoy the farm, cows, and 25 acre property. So we were all alittle surprised to not see any animals,but lots a chain link fence and barbwire which kept us from being able to explore the area like we were hoping to do. Also I would recommend that you ask renters that bring pets to the property to pick up the animals poo or perhaps have a designated area for them to use. I bring this up only because there was a large amount in different areas right next to the driveway which we found accidentally afew times.

Owner response:We're glad the lodge was found to be lovely, clean, well maintained & well stocked. It has 3 bedrooms, one of which is a loft that sleeps 9 & has a private bathroom. The cows occasionally graze in the valley below our farm. The farmer who uses our pastures says he would have been glad to relocate the cows had he known they were missed. A phone call will fix anything, including poo. :) Happy guests are our #1 concern.

Recommended for:Pet owners, families with teenagers.

Fall Visit to the Mountains

Guest: katy c.
Date of Stay: 11/02/11 Review Submitted: 11/11/11

What a wonderful place! We walked in and were delightfully surprised with our accommodations. Our grandchildren enjoyed the loft, and we all loved the kitchen. We were able to have a toasty fire each night, and the views were spectacular. We always felt safe and secure in this perfect piece of heaven! Oh, the porch was the icing on the cake! The Campbells

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5 fall ladies

Guest: Karen H. (Cumming Ga)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/10/11

What a luxurious, comfortable,beautifully furnished home!! Its nicer and bigger then the photos show. The views are spectacular, and the cows kept us laughing all weekend. There were 5 of us, coming form all over Georgia and North Carolina, so the location is easy to get to via car, but very secluded once up the mountain. We had plenty of room, plenty to do, cooked,ate and enjoyed the fall colors. A gas grill would be nice, but the large fully equipped kitchen allowed us to prepare food together, and enjoy the views while we dined. So many stars and what a sunrise!!! The beds are very comfortable, the house is clean, and the working office space came in handy. We zip lined and enjoyed all the fall festivals in the area. We will be back.

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Fall with the cows

Guest: Karen H. (Cumming Ga)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/10/11

What a luxurious, comfortable,beautifully furnished home!! Its nicer and bigger then the photos show. The views are spectacular, and the cows kept us laughing all weekend. There were 5 of us, coming form all over Georgia and North Carolina, so the location is easy to get to via car, but very secluded once up the mountain. We had plenty of room, plenty to do, cooked,ate and enjoyed the fall colors. A gas grill would be nice, but the large fully equipped kitchen allowed us to prepare food together, and enjoy the views while we dined. So many stars and what a sunrise!!! The beds are very comfortable, the house is clean, and the working office space came in handy. We zip lined and enjoyed all the fall festivals in the area. We will be back.

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

Dawn - Columbia, SC

Guest: Dawn b.
Date of Stay: 08/26/11 Review Submitted: 08/29/11

Mountain Creek Lodge is amazing. If you need a much needed break from LIFE....This is the place for you. If you need to release some of LIFE's frustrations, you must go to Southeastern Expeditions for the HIGH adventure whitewater rafting. We planned this trip specifically for a couples' getaway and for whitewater rafting. We were all very pleased w/ the hospitality of both, the lodge and the rafting co. We would definitely plan another trip to the lodge, maybe next time the kids will be invited :=) Great for kids and adults !!!!

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

Beautiful, new home

Guest: Chris D.
Date of Stay: 07/22/11 Review Submitted: 08/25/11

This home was wonderful - small group of friends stayed here for a weekend in the summer and we had everything we needed. Plenty of space, lots of open area, and amazing views. The kitchen was wonderful and had everything we needed to some home-cooked. gourmet meals. Since it was the dead of summer, it was very hot/humid out but the house stayed cool and comfortable. I imagine it would be ideal in the Fall with the trees changing!! My only suggestion would be to add a gas grill or provide charcoal. Yet with Wal-Mart being such a short drive away, it took 20 minutes to fix that problem... so minimal concern.

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

Mountain Creek Lodge - an Amazing Escape!

Guest: Matt (West Palm Beach, FL, United States)
Date of Stay: 05/02/11 Review Submitted: 05/08/11

The Mountain Creek Lodge is the perfect getaway! I rented this cabin with my wife to escape the commotion of the big city and we were transported to a different world. The porch overlooks a pastoral scene with cows roaming the pasture, and watching the sunset pass through the mountains was truly a breathtaking experience. The inside of the cabin is beautifully furnished, and the fireplace got plenty of use during our stay. The fully stocked kitchen really came in handy, but all the comforts of town are less than 5 minutes away. More to the point, one thing that truly sets this mountain lodge apart from others I've stayed at is the fact that, even though you're on top of a mountain enjoying the peace and quiet, all the luxuries of town are remarkably close. Clayton, Georgia (the town) also has an old-timey feel that is more relaxed that any town I've visited before. The people are friendly and extremely welcoming, and the food is an absolute treat. I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone who wanted to escape the commotion of city life and be transported to a destination that is relaxing, quiet, and truly the perfect getaway.

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