Vacation Rentals by Owner

Jim (Dover, FL)

Guest: Jimmy (Dover, Fl. USA)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11 Review Submitted: 12/19/11

We stayed at this beautiful cabin in October 2011 for a week. The pictures do not do it justice, the house has beautiful decor and everything you could ever need for cooking. While you are there you need to visit Alexander's in Blairsville, you will love it. The scenry is beautiful on the way up to the cabin, with wild turkeys and deer. The cabin is soooo relaxing, we enjoyed just staying at the cabin, putting a puzzle together or listening to music on the big wrap around porch.... instead of sightseeing. Close to everything that you might want to see and visit. We plan on renting this cabin again in the spring and fall next year.

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

Awsome

Guest: the group (ocala fl u.s.)
Date of Stay: 02/17/11 Review Submitted: 02/23/11

The cabin was beautiful we had a great time. Looking forward to visiting again next year.

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

family getaway

Guest: bebe (suwanee)
Date of Stay: 07/28/10 Review Submitted: 08/19/10

our extended family has enjoyed Almost Paradise for 6 years! Large, comfortable cabin - perfect for family games, stories and building memories. Grandchildren look forward to the "mountain cabin" each year.

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

Georgia Folks

Guest: Speedy (Millen, Ga.)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/20/10

I would recommend this house to anyone. It is a beautiful setting; it is large and very family oriented. The thing I enjoy most, is sitting on the porch and looking into the valley. For a family there is so much near. If you like the outdoors, there is fishing, hiking, white water rafting, and many other things. My family has been there three years. The weather is always beautful and much cooler than down south. The owner is very helpful. I have never met her, but I feel as if I have known her for a long time.We have never had a problem, but she always wants to know if we need anything. We always have a large group on our vacations, and this house allows us to spread out and not be in each others way. I pray we are able to continue to get reservations each year.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Almost Paradise

Guest: Ann (Pinehurst, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/03/10 Review Submitted: 06/20/10

We had a great stay at Almost Paradise - it is definitely appropriately named!! It was all it was described as being - very clean and well-maintained. The owner was extremely helpful in answering all my questions before our stay. We had room for our two adult children and our grandchildren - a great place for our family to be together. I would definitely recommend this facility to others. We especially enjoyed our visit to the John Campbell Folk School which is a short drive from there. The town of Hiawassee has a beautiful park with beach area, play ground, and picnic area.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Very near paradise!!

Guest: Retired and loving it! (Hull, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/25/08

I recommend that you book this home as soon as possible. It is much grander than the pictures indicate! The upstairs is spacious and open, and the two floors can be separated completely if you rent one or the other. However, the inside staircase can be opened for a large group renting the entire house. Each floor is well furnished with essentials and each has its own porch. The loft is arranged in a way that it is secluded, though open. It is perfect for children or teenagers. If you are interested in an adult getaway, five couples could easily stay here with room to spare. Elderly or handicapped people can easily access the home, including bedrooms, a bathroom, and the porch. Parking is plentiful. Beautiful Lake Chatuge, great for fishing, skiing, and boating, is a short drive away. Although the location is rural, grocery and drug stores, and even a hospital, are less than 15 minutes away. The home has the look of a professional decorator, but it is not adorned in a way that you cannot enjoy it with your children. While the inside is nothing short of stunning, you will not spend a great deal of time there because the panorama from the wrap around porch/deck is simply spectacular. I have visited this area all of my life, and this is one of the most memorable views I can recall. Morning coffee on the porch can turn into an all day event! We have rented accommodations many times and in many places, and this ranks at the top in terms of location, beauty, quality, and economy. Whether you are interested in a quiet, relaxing stay or a base from which to adventure out, you will not be disappointed.

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

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/23/08

Just wanted to drop you a note to tell you how beautiful your home is and how much we so enjoyed staying there this past weekend. You have it decorated so pretty, it just makes you feel so right at home. There were a lot of things to see in Hiawassee and the surrounding area, but the most we enjoyed was just spending time out on the porch on the picnic tables. I don't think any of us ever set at your dining table, we would fix our plates and go right to the porch to eat. We met your neighbors, they were so nice & sweet. She even brought us some veggies and a watermelon, back in the city you just don't find people like that, so loving & giving. Thanks again for your hospitality in sharing your home with us.

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Guest: Gil & Kim McDaniel& Family
Date of Stay: 12/03/04 Review Submitted: 12/02/04

we found this house on the internet.it was beautiful!we were very happy when we walked in the door.it is warm & cozy we felt right at home.the grounds are fantastic.our children loved running around in the valley & creek.we enjoyed the bon fire.the views from the porch are stunning.the area has much to offer-tubing,boating on lake chutuge,fishing,golfing,horseback riding,shopping& hiking.the corn maze was unique-it poured on us!it was a super vacation& we look forward to coming back. Thank You The McDaniels

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Guest: sue & david jones
Date of Stay: 12/03/04 Review Submitted: 12/02/04

we had 5-couples for a motorcycle trip and the accomodations were very comfortable.beautifully decorated.sweet little doggie from across the street.thank you for making your vacation home available for those of us who are "sometimes" visitors to the mountains.now back home to so.ga. to see if hurricane frances has caused any damage! sue & david jones valdosta ga.

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Guest: brenda vickery
Date of Stay: 12/03/04 Review Submitted: 12/02/04

what a great place to stay-the house and furnishings are excellent.was a very special place to relax after spending all day riding the mountains on motercycles. thanks for sharing your house. Brenda Vickery Valdosta Ga.

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Guest: pete,jean,mike& laura McDaniel
Date of Stay: 12/03/04 Review Submitted: 12/02/04

all the comforts of home! thank you for having us.we really enjoyed your beautiful home and hope to return again from clearwater fl.

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Guest: gwen & joe spaulding & lori & joh
Date of Stay: 11/27/04 Review Submitted: 11/26/04

dear marilyn & richard, i do believe that we have found our home away from home.the cabin is just beautiful and the view is breathtaking. we have decided to make this a family tradition.spending Thanksgiving with family & such wonderful friends is great.a week just isn't enough to do and see all we wanted.we enjoyed everything we did-riding the blue ridge railway and going to mercier orchards to spending the day after thanksgiving in helen.the only thing that could make it better is if it would snow!we love it here and we love spending time with your family too.thank you for everything.book us same time-same place next year!! love, gwen & joe spalding panama city fl. lori & john allen lakeland fl.

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Guest: connie doolie
Date of Stay: 10/04/04 Review Submitted: 10/03/04

dearest marilyn & richard, if i could wish for you a hunk of heaven for solitude and reflective joy -this is it.thank you for letting me share it with you. love always connie 10/29/04

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