Location: Blue Ridge, Northwest High Country, Georgia, USA (Four Miles Nw of Blue Ridge, Georgia)
Accommodations: Cabin, 5 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 5 Baths (Sleeps 14)
Last Minute Special: June 2-4 only (50% discount). Call Greg at 404.661.4531 for details.
Nestled between the ridge and the river, The Grey Heron House takes full advantage of outstanding views of the Toccoa, and has the best of indoor and outdoor living.
Living Space
The Grey Heron House living room offers plenty of opportunity to relax. Sink into the soft leather furniture and watch TV or a movie on the large wall-mounted Plasma TV. For the quieter times, enjoy an evening by the fire of the gas log fireplace. The terrace level features a pool table, wet bar, second refrigerator, and a seven person hot tub just outside on the deck.
Kitchen
The Grey Heron House has a kitchen suitable for a gourmet cook; with all stainless steel appliances, including a 5 burner gas cook top, double ovens, two dishwashers, and ample counter space, you'll have plenty of room to spread out and cook that perfect vacation meal.
Screened Porch
Adjacent to the kitchen is the huge screened porch with a stainless gas grill. Be sure to spend an evening on the porch in the cool mountain air, enjoying a family barbecue and the amazing views.
Master Bedroom
The large master bedroom is on the main level, and has direct access to the screened porch. The master bath has a separate shower with three heads, and whirlpool tub.
Upper Level
The Grey Heron House's upper level offers an absolutely breathtaking view of the mountains and Toccoa River (you can see over a mile of the river). The upper level has three additional bedrooms, a large bathroom, and a den with a large TV.
Keywords: House, Hot Tub, Swimming Pool, Fire Pit, Mountains, Fishing, Toccoa River
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Gas Fireplace
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Air-Conditioning
- Beds
- Bunk Bed
- Queen
- Entertainment
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Hot Tub
- Satellite Or Cable
- Jetted Tub
- DVD
- Communal Pool
- Kitchen
- Catering Available
- Full Kitchen
- Ice Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dish Washer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Water View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Wireless Broadband
- Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Handicapped Accessible (May Have Limitations)
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Considered
- Activities
- Hiking
- Jet Skiing
- Shopping
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Water Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Restaurants
- Sight Seeing
- Cinemas
- Live Theater
- Horseback Riding
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseshoes
- Antiquing
- Boating
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
The Off Night rate is $200 per night; the Peak Night rate (Friday/Saturday, all nights during a holiday stay and all nights in Jun, Jul, Aug, and Oct) is $250 per night. These prices cover up to 4 guests; each additional person is $15 per night. No is $15 per night. No charge applies to children under 3 years of age.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
The Toccoa House Properties Story Proprietor Greg Spencer initially discovered the Blue Ridge area on a backpacking trip to the Cohutta Wilderness in the 1980’s. A short time later, enamored of the area, Greg embarked on a land purchasing mission that led him to 12 acres of undeveloped acreage. Amazed by the beauty of the Toccoa River and the inspiring views of the surrounding mountains, Greg wasted no time in securing what is now known as the Toccoa House Properties.
Why the Owner Chose Blue Ridge
Amazed by the beauty of the Toccoa River and the inspiring views of the surrounding mountains, Greg wasted no time in securing what is now known as the Toccoa House Properties. During the 1990’s Greg built a small cabin, The Riverside Cabin, on the Toccoa River, and envisioned a larger house that he later built on the ridge above: The Toccoa House, completed in 2000. Next came The Carriage House in 2002, and the in-ground, seasonally heated swimming pool in 2007. Our newest addition, The Grey Heron House, was completed in late 2007. Dana is a native of North Georgia and brings Southern Charm to each Guest Experience, handling the Reservation Process, Housekeeping and Custom Arrangements. Our pets and property mascots, Budrow, Lily and Bobby Jo (BJ is named for the Blue Ridge couple, Bobby and Jo, who gave him to us, thank you so much!!), may greet you if they happen to be on the property when you visit. While they often bark, what they really want is for you to pet them! Thank You So Much For Visiting, Dana and Greg
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
Since our 12 acre property spans over 1000 feet of Toccoa River frontage, and consists of a peninsula created by a horseshoe bend in the river, we are surrounded by water on three sides. We are close to town, yet secluded and private. We have other units available, please contact us for more information.
Property Photos
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- The Grey Heron House
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- Soak in the Hot Tub on the Lower Deck
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- The Cedar Table on the Screen Porch Offers Amazing Views
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- Enjoy a Friendly Game of Billiards and an Amazing View of the Mountains
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- The dining room opens to a west-facing deck and the screened porch
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- The Living Room Features Sumptuous Leather Furniture and a Wood Burning Fireplac
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- The Master Bedroom is Located on the Main Level and Opens to the Screen Porch
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- The Upper Level Front Bedroom Has Nice Light and Plenty of Space
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- The Upper Level River-Facing Bedroom Has Great Views of the Toccoa River
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- The Lower Level Bedroom Looks Out Over the Mountains
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- The Lower Level Den Offers a Dining Area, 52 Inch Plasma, Pool Table and Hot Tub
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- The Kitchen Has Double Ovens, Gas Grill, Refrigerator, Microwave & 2 Dishwashers
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- The Porch Offers 2 Tables, 4 Adirondack Chairs and a Swing
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- The Master Bath Features a Walk-in Shower with Three Shower Heads
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- View of the River from the Upper Bathroom, Study, and Bedroom
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- Enjoy the gorgeous in-ground salt water swimming pool with a rock waterfall
Traveler Reviews (14)
SPRING BREAK FAMILY VACATION
Guest: Melanie K.
Date of Stay: 04/04/12
Review Submitted: 05/07/12
WE ENJOYED OUR SPRING BREAK VACATION SO MUCH. THE CABIN WAS FANTASTIC. IT WAS JUST HOW THE PICTURES DEPICTED. IT WAS VERY LARGE AND COMFORTABLE AND DECORATED SO BEAUTIFULLY.. WE HAD A PARTY OF 9 AND EVERYBODY HAD THEIR OWN SPACE. WE ONLY SAW THE TEENAGE BOYS WHEN IT WAS TIME TO EAT, THE BASEMENT AREA WAS JUST RIGHT FOR THEM, THEY ENJOYED THE HOT TUB, POOL TABLE, AND GOING TO THE RIVER, IM A COOK SO THE GOURMET KITCHEN WAS TO DIE FOR. I COOKED EVERY MEAL AND WAS COMPLETELY HAPPY WITH THAT. GROCERY STORES WERE ONLY 5 MINUTES AWAY. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS CABIN TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND RELATIVES AND HOPE TO RETURN SOON.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Romantic get-a-way
Guest: Wayne
(Houston,TX)
Date of Stay: 02/08/12
Review Submitted: 03/15/12
Dana is awesome... We had a romantic couples trip and Dana was very helpful on planning.... Home was awesome and well equipped... One slight problem with the hot water. Being that there were 6 people the hot water did not last long at all... We did improvise by boiling hit water for the tub however the people wanting to take showers had a slight problem... I would definitely recommend this property and we will visit again
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Best Girls' Weekend Ever!
Guest: Lorrie
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 12/02/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
Friends and daughters met at Toccoa House for our annual Girls' Weekend. The house is beautifully situated and furnished, spotless, and large enough to easily accommodate 9 adults comfortably. The kitchen is the best-equipped rental property kitchen we've ever seen. I highly recommend this house and would go back in a heartbeat!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
Great Mountain Getaway!
Guest: Kristin
(Birmingham)
Date of Stay: 11/10/11
Review Submitted: 11/14/11
This cabin was amazing. It had plenty of room for five couples. The kitchen was well equipped and everything is well taken care of. It's also great because it's fairly close to town, which has lots of fun shops. The boys went fishing while the girls stayed in and enjoyed the hot tub. We enjoyed watching the football game on the big TVs, but this cabin is perfect for any season. We are hoping to come back very soon. We also saw all the other cabins owned by this owner and they'd all be a great pick !!!
Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
What a Wonderful Experience!!
Guest: J&DfromLawrenceville
(Lawrenceville, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/30/11
Review Submitted: 11/04/11
We spent a weekend at the Grey Heron house andhad a wonderful time!! You can tell that the owners take great pride in all of their properties at Toccoa House Properties and strive to make every guests stay memorable. We like to cook, so the kitchen was great with plenty of room for our group. The view was also amazing and had it been a few weeks later, we may have caught the leaves turning more and enjoyed it even more, if that's possible. We thank the owners for sharing this property with us and we look forward to calling Toccoa House Properties our vacation home again in the near future!!!
Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.
Family Mountain Getaway
Guest: Mountainman
(Monroe, Ga.)
Date of Stay: 08/24/11
Review Submitted: 10/03/11
Our stay at the Toccoa House was second to none. We have rented cabins throughout North Georgia and this one tops them all. Everything was as advertised and we plan to return next spring and again mid to late summer.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
Our Family Reunion
Guest: Randy
(Orlando)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 09/05/11
We stayed for one week at the Toccoa House. We were a family reunion that usually stays at Myrtle Beach for a week, but this year decided to try the Georgia Mountains. And we are so happy that we did. The Toccoa House was everything we hoped for!! The house, the pool the area was just fantastic. There we no negatives about the house at all, we all loved it!! The kids adopted a yellow cat that was apparently wild and named him Blue. Hope he is still around there. We white water rafted, did a lot of shopping in Blue Ridge, rode the Blue Ridge train and caught a lot of fish down from the house. We enjoyed the fire pit at the house and had one night with the fire and smores. Our overall experience with the Toccoa House and the area was excellent. Would we recommend this location? We already have shared this with many of our friends and we most likely will return in 2012 for our next reunion! Thanks for the memories and the great time!
Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
Great place to stay!
Guest: Mike and Amy S.
(Cleveland, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
My family stayed in this cabin for a week. It is beautiful and roomy. We had three couples and I, and 3 children, everybody had privacy and room to play or not. It is bigger than the pictures show, short walk to the NICE pool area. Well equiped in the kitchen, we cooked most meals for the week stay. We walked and/or drove to the river and roasted marshmellows, though we could have done that at the cabin. There is lots to do in the area, we tubed and fun-yakked the Taccoa River using outfitters nearby. This cabin is a very short drive to town, grocery, river fun, not a steep drive, but some is gravel. The property is very well maintained, we have recommended this cabin AND any of their other cabins to friends and family. We hope to reurn in the future!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
Nice property
Guest: Jen
(Indiana)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 07/23/11
The house is very nice and we had a good time. The screened in 2nd level porch was our favorite "room" However, cleanliness was an issue. As was trying to find the property. There are also no window coverings which is kind of weird for bedrooms-especially bedrooms with a public balcony where someone from the rest of your party could just look at you through the window. Or a problem when the sun rises in your window when you don't necessarily want to wake up with the sun. Also, FYI-the pool is a bit of a walk and then you have to walk down a slope. A person with issues with walking who really wants to use the pool will be disappointed.
Owner response:We appreciate the 4 out of 5 stars but since we strive for perfection we want to correct some inaccuracies: the guest is not specific about cleanliness and all other guests comment on how impeccable the housekeeping is (see other reviews). We are also unsure how the guest missed the fact that there are blinds and curtains in each bedroom. The last point about the pool access for persons with walking issues is noted, but the person would have to be severely handicapped not be able to negotiate the gentle slope from the driveway down to the pool (see photos at http://www.toccoahouse.com/panoramas/). Happy travels!
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Three consecutive years at the Grey Heron
Guest: Lynn
(Grayson, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/15/10
Review Submitted: 06/15/11
We just booked our third trip to this wonderful cabin. We have stayed at other river cabins and enjoyed several of them but our experience at the Grey Heron cannot be matched. Multiple beautiful overlooking views were enjoyed by all. Every single TV screen was thoroughly utilized while following the U.S. Open Tennis Championship. Billiards got a workout from the resident pool shark and the jacuzzi was inhabited well into the wee hours. Internet access was appreciated for those of us who could not fully disengage from work. The kitchen was spacious and well stocked; this is much needed as I am the cook and waitress for my family. We caught and released a baby alligator turtle at the river that was promptly named "Snappy." Finding a vacation rental in this area that is pet friendly is also very important to us since we always take our best canine friend. We have always had positive interactions with the owners and caretakers. The grounds are lovely and the house is spotless. We have recommended this location to all our friends in the past and we continue to do so. As you can see, I have a lively crew and the Grey Heron has the right recipe to keep us coming back.
Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
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