Vacation Rentals by Owner

Weekend vacation

Guest: Carolyn (Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/11/12 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

My family and I headed up to this cabin for a weekend vacation. We arrived on Friday and left on a Monday. The cabin was perfect for us, very cozy! We planned a weekend of outdoor activities, white water rafting, hiking and zip lining. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate, so we were stuck inside for part of our stay. This cabin was equipped with tv and board games to help keep us occupied! I can't remember the last time my family and I sat down and played games so it really was perfect! The cabin had everything we needed and was close to town! The owner was extremely helpful with everything! We will be planning to come back for our next trip!

Owner response:We welcome you back anytime. So glad you enjoyed your stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

"Treetops" Cabin is tops in my book!

Guest: Cheryl (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 02/04/12 Review Submitted: 02/07/12

Our group from the Georgia Canoe Association really enjoyed this cozy cabin. It's located very close to the Chattooga and other outdoor activities. It was great coming back to a real wood burning stove after a long days paddle. Cost is very reasonable and the owner was extremely helpful and attentive. We'll definitely keep them in mind for our next trip.

Owner response:Great having your crew stay at Treetops. Always enjoy catering to other nature lovers. We look forward to your return.

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

'Had fun at Treetops

Guest: Susie (Atlanta Area)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11 Review Submitted: 11/14/11

My husband, neice and newphews recently stayed at the Treetops and found the cabin comfortable, well appointed and located near many local attractions. Our dogs, Penny and Cotton, also enjoyed the area and were especially happy to see dog bowls included in the appointments.

Owner response:So glad you and your family enjoyed yourselves. We welcome you back anytime.

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

All the Comforts of Home plus views to die for and fun hikes

Guest: Joss (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 11/02/11 Review Submitted: 11/09/11

What a cozy delightful stay we had at TREETOPS. Homey, gramma's house decor, Comfortable beds. The wood burning stove was amazing. I was worried because the forecast told us the weekend was going to be COLD. I wrote the owner and he assured me that there was a back up heating system. We never used it! The stove was centrally located and had a blower system. The whole place was toasty and the wood fire smelled so great! My friend and I both love hikes, and there were well marked, fun trails at different difficulty levels within walking distance and even more a short drive away. Also, there is a WONDERFUL grocery store with everything from goat cheese to a great selection of fresh herbs to an olive bar just a few minutes away down the mountai----and at TREETOPS the kitchen was so well stocked and organized that I was able to indulge my love of cooking. Pretty much a perfect weekend!

Owner response:Thank you Joshilyn. So glad you enjoyed yourself up there. We welcome you back anytime. Another "hidden gem" up there for fresh fruits and vegetables is the Osage Farm where you can get "straight from the dirt" produce from March until the end of October. It's located just north of Mountain City on the way to Dillard. Check it out when you come back!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

"TREETOPS" weekend was "TOPS"!!!

Guest: Yvonne & Lyall (Snellville, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11 Review Submitted: 10/31/11

Just returned from a lovely autumn weekend stay at "Treetops". As frequent VRBO renters, we were totally impressed with everything about the stay..........the location, the scenery, and especially the coziness of the house. We had everything and more than what we needed for our stay. The nights were chilly, so the abundance of firewood and the blower on the woodstove made our stay comfy and warm. This house has EVERYTHING necessary for a home away from home experience. I knew that I had chosen a special place when I saw the doggie food and water bowls. As 'treetops' is only a very short drive from Clayton, we were able to do some antique shopping and also visited a local studio that houses 35 local artists. We will definitely stay there again, as this is our favorite VRBO thus far.

Owner response:Thanks so much Yvonne. We look forward to having you back.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

"TREETOPS"...definitely! Good accommodations, great price!

Guest: Jolie (Panama City, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/30/11 Review Submitted: 10/08/11

Nice cabin with quaint mountain decor! The beds were comfortable along with the great room furnishings. My sister especially loved the glider! There is a slight musty odor which does not linger with you, but that can happen anywhere that is closed up a while. Great Wifi access...we were able to keep up with a college football game on the computer while we watched DVDs brought from home on the TV. The DVD player probably needs to be cleaned as it froze up a lot and I know the DVDs were not scratched. The location is rather remote and maybe it should be described as such on the VRBO site, especially for those not familiar with Black Rock Mountain. The driveway is very steep with a 90 degree turn into the covered parking at the top. I would not want to leave the covered parking/driveway without someone outside guiding me, although it might be easier in a smaller car rather than in a minivan! The outside steps are a bit steep, especially for someone with bad knees, but the ones inside are very easy to traverse. Jon was great and took several calls from me before we rented as well as during our stay. He recommended several eating places in Clayton...we tried three of them...Clayton Cafe', Zeppelin's, and Grapes and Beans. The best, by far, was Grapes and Beans! We were too early for the fall leaves, which would have been an added bonus for the dates we wanted! Thanks so much, Jon, for a great weekend!

Owner response:Thank Jolie. It was a pleasure to have you in our home. We seal the house after each rental so the slight musty odor is common for a cabin that remains sealed between renters. We are proud of our "remoteness" of the cabin and it should be mentioned that we send out a map that gets all the renters to the front door without issue. The stairs downstairs and upstairs are of the same angle and steepness, and both have stable handrails for climbing. Jolie and family were great guest and we will welcome them back anytime. Thanks again for the review.

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

TREE TOPS

Guest: SUZY & PETE (Lantana, Fl USA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/09/11

WE REALLY ENJOYED OUR RELAXING WEEK AT TREE TOPS! IT WAS QUIET, VERY SERENE AND LOVED THE FACT THAT WE COULD HAVE OUR DOG WITH US. WE REALLY FELT LIKE IT WAS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME. WE WOULD LOVE TO MAYBE GO BACK NEXT YEAR. WE ALSO WOULD RECOMMEND TREE TOPS TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE IN THE MOUNTAINS OF GEORGIA. STATE PARKS WERE AWESOME AND GOATS ON THE ROOF WAS ALOT OF FUN. WE ALSO LIKED THE DILLARD HOUSE AND INGLES. THANK YOU

Owner response:Thanks so much! We aim to please and a balance of fun and relaxation will be waiting when you return.

Recommended for:Families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our stay at Treetops

Guest: Lisa (Hartwell, Ga.)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/05/11

Thanks so much for the use of your beautiful cabin. We absolutely enjoyed our visit and will be coming back soon.The evenings were peaceful sitting out on the deck grilling. The cabin was so full of everything you needed to have a wonderful weekend. I loved having a washer and dryer so I didn't have to come home and start washing clothes. My only complaint is that I had to come back to reality. Thanks again and we will be coming back. Lisa and Steve.

Owner response:You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed your stay and Treetops will be waiting for you when you are ready to return.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Guest: Lora W
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

I received your letter regarding our visit to "Treetops" in 2007 and just wanted to let you know how much we truly enjoyed our stay at your vacation rental home. That was our first experience using VRBO and we have since rented other homes in the north Georgia mountains using VRBO. But I must tell you that we have yet to stay in a home that was as well maintained and stocked as yours. I can't begin to tell you how I was so pleasantly surprised at the things that you had available for us to use during our stay. There were extra dog leashes, books and pamphlets about the area, board games and especially the well stocked kitchen. I could have cooked just about any meal I wanted. It really made our stay wonderful. We have recently stayed in a house that had nothing but salt and pepper in the kitchen and we ran out of toilet paper! Your house has set the standard very high and we will now compare all others to it. Your vacation rental home has been the best one we have stayed in so far and you should be proud. It is in a great location and apparently well maintained by the real estate agency that handles it for you. We love that area of north Georgia, especially Clayton. We are looking into purchasing property in the north Georgia mountains and made several trips in 2007 trying to decided what area we want to move to in the future. We will be going back shortly after the new year in 2008 and may even stay at your "Treetops" again soon. My husband and I and our dog thank you for providing a wonderful vacation spot for us that we will remember for years to come. I can not think of one thing that I would change about your home that would make the experience of staying there any better. You are providing a great service to people like us who will never stay in a hotel again as long as VRBO exists! Thank you again and keep up the good work. I hope your family had a wonderful Christmas and will have a happy and prosperous new year to come.

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Guest: Tari M
Date of Stay: 07/25/10 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

Just wanted to let you know we spent 7/25-8/1 @ Tree Tops and had a wonderful time!! Your place is so charming and well taken care of. I don't know if my family will ever want to take our camper back to Black Rock Mtn. Park again!!We didn't camp there and were still able to hike the trails @ the park, attend their activities and went to the weekly Thursday night pot luck but came back to your home @ night. They are already trying to sneak back about Christmas time!!Also, our doggie really had a great time, too. !!!

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The perfect mountain getaway...

Guest: Hugo (Orlando)
Date of Stay: 05/15/10 Review Submitted: 03/31/11

I would have to have to say Treetops is the perfect mountain getaway. A huge cabin in the woods, far away enough from the hustle and bustle of city life, and yet close enough to go out to dinner. It is nestled in the woods, a couple of miles from the nearby town. It is spaceous! The living room has a huge ceiling, and the rooms are large enough to be comfortable, but small enough to feel cozy. The kitchen is full-sized, so you can get groceries in town, and not have to go out to dinner every night, unless you want to. This is a great place for families, and couples alike. The fireplace is great at night, for lighting and reading a story, or cozying up to that specail someone. My girlfriend and I just sat on the porch and listened to the sound of the leaves rustling in the wind as the sun went down, and went inside to talk by the fire. There is nothing better than being in the woods, and having all the conveniences of home. I took the best hot showers in the morning, The location is perfect, there are plenty of sights to see during the day, and the town provides great restaurants at night. The owners even have a book full of great suggeations, if you go be sure to add your own story to it.

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

Guest: Jackie F
Date of Stay: 12/30/09 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

nice idea to send out the letters.. yes we love the treetops, that was our 2nd time there,first time was maybe 5 years ago? dont remember. have told others about it. clayton ga. is a super area to vacation. our favorite is War Woman. take the dog, let him run, cool trail, stream and water falls and nobody there. perfect !!! Now we have purchased land in Tennessee, so as much as we love the Treetops, that is the only reason we might not be back.. but who knows, maybe, We Will Be Back.. Thank you for having us...and Happy New Year, Jackie F

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Guest: Ed and Roberta A
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

Roberta and I really enjoyed our stay at TreeTops. I think I could really enjoy living in North Georgia. We stopped in Clayton, window shopped, and had dinner at the Clayton Restaurant. This restaurant (established in 1937) had True Southern cooking. I had catfish, turnip greens, black eyed peas and mashed potatoes, with southern style cornbread (salty, not sweet). That dinner reminded me of when I was a little boy in Opp, AL. Our time at your home was a ray of sunshine, and we want to thank you and your family for our stay at TreeTops for a few days. Thank you so much,

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