Luxurious Lakefront Country French Villa Big Canoe, Georgia Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 4118

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Location: Big Canoe, Northwest High Country, Georgia, USA (This gated Mountain Resort is 1 hour north of Atlanta)

Accommodations:  House, 7 Bedrooms, 7.5 Baths (Sleeps 16)

First Time Ever - We want you to get to know our Newly Renovated Villa. Truly the most luxurious rental in Big Canoe - we encourage you to preview the Villa before your stay to verify our claim. If you are having a family reunion, family vacation, golfing retreat, company retreat, romantic getaway or honeymoon the Boyd Villa will meet your needs. Come watch the sunrise over Lake Petit from this extraordinary, 6000 square foot luxury lakefront home. Fabulous views of the lake from two huge wrap-around decks and most rooms.

Exquisitely furnished with two great rooms each with large fieldstone gas fireplace, two fully-equipped kitchens - the main kitchen features Viking appliances and Sub Zero Refrigerator - top of the line appliances through-out + wet bar with icemaker and mini-refrigerator. Two washer/dryers, two master suites, (one with his and her bath, walk-through steam shower, and Bain Ultra Air Jet Tub), six bedrooms (includes three kings, two queens, four twins + 2 trundles & 1 full futon, seven full and 2 half baths (includes two whirlpool and 1 airjet). Close to all amenities. Rent a canoe or pontoon boat at the nearby marina or swim lake.

Beautiful Big Canoe is a spectacular gated golf and tennis community just 1 hour north of Atlanta, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Amenities include a 27 hole championship golf course, ten tennis courts (indoor and outdoor), new fitness center featuring: indoor pool, racquetball, exercise equipment, aerobics, snack bar and professional health services including: facials, massages, pedicures and more.

Our swim club includes: a swim lake with sandy beach, pool, waterfall rock slide, canoes, paddle boats and beach volleyball. We have three lakes for quiet boating (no gas motors), fishing and swimming. Hiking and jeep trails with picturesque waterfalls. A play field for basketball, baseball, soccer, walking and playground. Great restaurants and catering. Close to antique shopping, outlet mall, site-seeing, river rafting, speed boating, horseback riding, and so much more.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer (2)
  • Dryer (2)
  • Linens Provided
  • Gas Fireplace (2)
• Beds
  • King Bed (3)
  • Queen Bed (2)
  • Twin/Single Bed: Foldout
  • Bunk Bed (2) : + 2 trundles
  • Crib: in Queen Guest Room on Terrace Level
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (7)
  • DVD (3)
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • CD Player (2)
  • Jetted Tub in Bath: 2 Whirlpool and 1 Air Jet Tub for 2 in Master Bath
  • Shared Pool: 2 Communtiy Swim Center and Indoor Pool and Hot Tub in Fitness Center
  • Sauna: Steam Stower in Master Bath and Sauna at Fitness Center
  • Pool Table
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen (2)
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator (2) : plus small refrigerator and ice maker in bar area
  • Dishwasher (2)
  • Microwave (2)
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio (2) : 2 large decks on Main and Terrace Level. Every Room opens onto deck on Terrace Level
• View/Location
  • Lakefront: Directly on Lake Petit
• Communications
  • Telephone (5)
  • Free Long Distance
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • 2 Gas Fireplaces, 2 Full Kitchens with top of the line appliances, wet bar with icemaker and mini-refrigerator, 2 washer/dryers, pool table 2 large decks overlooking lake, 7 TV's (3 new wide screen), Wireless High Speed DSL.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: Only small well behaved pets with prior approval.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Restaurants
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Racquetball
  • Basketball Court
• Other Activities
  • Swim lake with beach, Riding and Shopping nearby

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Reduced 2009 Rental Rates      (discounted from $950/night)
$700-$800/night....$800/night 3 nights or less....$4900/week
All fees included (linesn, cleaning, utilities etc.)
3 night min stay - weekly rentals only Summer Season - Call for holiday rates.
A security deposit of 1/2 of total rental is required to hold reservation
Remainder + a $800 refundable damage deposit is due 30 days prior to arrival
Non-smoking home - however we have ample decks with ashtrays provided
Small well behaved pets allowed with prior approval

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 05/19/09
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  Josie Redwine , Marietta, GA
  • Dear Beverly and Jim: Thanks so much for making your beautiful home available to us for celebration of my parents' 50th wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful time. The house is marvelous, spacious, oh so comfortable. All the furnishings, linens, and kitchen accessories were of excellent quality. The entire weekend was a delight for our large crowd. We had to draw straws taking turns sitting in Jim's chair in the family room. My 90-year-old grandmother is very very picky . . . her comment on inspecting your home was "Hmmmph! These people don't miss a trick!" High praise from Nanny. Thanks again. Josie & the rest of the Redwines
• 10/09/08
  Positive Rating
  Cheri Bowman , Columbus, Ohio
  • Dear Jim and Beverly, We want to again thank you for going above and beyond the role of homeowners renting their home. When our family arrived in Blue Ridge to find the home we rented already occupied (23 of us, mind you) we thought our vacation was being stolen from us. We thank God that he led us to your property and that he spoke to your hearts and you let us rent your home with only a day's notice. We know there was extra effort to get your home ready for us yet you were willing to make that effort. So many in today's world would have seen our request as inconvenient and would not have been as gracious as you were. Our vacation was not only restored to us but also enhanced by your beautiful home and the wonderul Big Canoe community. We were truly blessed by our time there and looking back we can see God's hand in giving us what we needed. He is a generous God and you are his generous servants. To anyone considering this property to rent I say you cannot find a more welcoming and luxurious home and you certainly cannot find more giving and caring homeowners. I hope you have the privilege of meeting them.
• 10/08/08
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  Marie Tittle , Woodstock, Ga
  • I am not sure where to even begin about our WONDERFUL experience at the Boyd Villa. We had a party of 16 stay for 2 nigths and never wanted to leave. The home is BEAUTIFUL!! It is totally 5 star all the way. The beds were so comfotable that i was tryign to see what types of mattress they had! It was so clean and smelled fresh. The lines were so soft and plush. The propery is amazing and the Boyds are delightful to work with as well as full of integrity. This home is defintely very upscale and along the lines of the finest I have seen. You will NOT be dispappointed. Enjoy your stay!
• 06/05/08
  Positive Rating
  John Coffin , Austell, GA
  • What a wonderful vacation our family had at the Boyd Villa. There were fourteen of us ranging in ages from one to seventy-nine. We loved the beautiful setting overlooking the lake. The interior of the Villa is magnificent with the natural wood colors and lovely furnishings. The dining room table was perfect for us to sit around for our meals and the spacious high ceiling living room was the perfect setting for the story telling that goes with our reunions. Wonderful bedroom provided some moments of privacy. Over the years we have had our family gatherings in many places in this country and in Europe. The Boyd Villa is now our favorite. John Coffin
• 08/06/05
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  Ruth and Joe Smisko , Wadsworth, Ohio
  • What a surprise to find that the last guest to comment on your lovely home was there for the same reason we were--to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary-- and with almost as many people (we had 18)! It was perfect! We had plenty of room and plenty to do for every age--our 8 grandchildren range from 9 to 18. The party our family had to celebrate was beautiful--even gold balloons released from the vaulted ceiling! We have gotten together every summer since the children started leaving home, but we all agreed this was the best! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
• 04/28/05
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  Dick and Mary Helen Jost , Knoxville/Rockwood, TN.
  • Your lovely Boyd Villa was the perfect spot for our family of seventeen folks to gather and to celebrate our Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary! Children and grandchildren of all ages were comfortable, entertained, and had the privacy they needed. Gathering places to enjoy the view of lake and woods, the fireplace on cool nights, the decks when sunny..what fun we had visiting and making wonderful memories. Thank you for having every convenience, lovely rooms, kitchens(2), and good comfortable beds. Big Canoe and Boyd Villa will linger fondly in our family memories. The folks at Lake Sconti Club, the Woodbridge Inn in Jasper, and the Appalachia Grill had fine menus and good service. Thanks again for being great hosts! Dick and Mary Helen Jost
• 08/02/04
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  Bob Peterson ,
  • 2 August 2004 Hi Jim and Beverly, We completed a great family reunion week in July at your home in Big Canoe. Our family of 13 has been vacationing for over ten years at sites varying from the Florida Keys to the North Carolina Outer Banks and the consensus is that your Big Canoe home and area were among the best we have stayed at. Your home is complete from a tremendously well-stocked and efficient kitchen to more than enough room for adults and children to have their own space, and of particular importance, for the young children to feel and be safe in that space. Evening home-cooked meals served on the dock with views of the lake were especially memorable. The swim club with the rock slide was a big hit with all family members. Thank you for the opportunity to stay in your luxurious French Villa and we would like to be back in the future. Cheers, The Bob Peterson Family from Texas, Florida, and Virginia
• 06/28/04
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  Allison , Gainesville, Florida
  • Dear Jim and Beverly, My family (14 of us) recently returned from a week at your beautiful Boyd Villa. The spaciousness of the house, enormously tall wooden ceilings, beautiful furnishings and beautiful views exceeded our expectations. I am so glad you did not assess my security deposit for the drool that was accummulating in puddles under your husband Jim's gorgeous pictures from his show business, professional skiing and modeling days! We found the Boyd Villa to be exactly what we wanted....a peaceful place to hang out with the family, grill and cook meals, watch movies, go fishing and hiking, canoe or paddleboat, and play golf. Thank you for being so accommodating any time we had any questions. I would highly recommend the Boyd Villa to others and invite them to e-mail me with any questions. Best wishes to you and your family. Allison Wildman
• 11/17/03
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  Debbie Hemphill , Suwanee, GA
  • Our stay at the Boyd Villa defined hospitality! Your home was spacious and beautifully appointed, but it was the subtle luxuries that made us feel so welcome .. a phone call from you upon our arrival making sure that we had arrived safely and that we had everything we needed for our stay, decks that beckoned us to share the spectacular view, feather beds that nestled us to sleep at night, room enough to have half a dozen different activities going on at once, and time -- time for a group of old friends to catch up with each other's lives. Thank you for allowing us to make your home ours for a short while. We'd love to come again.
• 08/29/03
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  Jonathan and Nancy Jarman , Atlanta, Georgia
  • Your home was fabulous! The layout allowed the adults and kids to enjoy the house, often without even knowing the other group was there. It really gave all of us space and down time when we needed it. Your kitchen was delightful as well and we took full advantage of its great design and equipment. All in all, we had a wonderful time at Big Canoe and would love to return to Boyd Villa again next year.

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