Beautiful Lakefront Retreat!

Guest: Stacy Atlanta (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 10/23/08 Review Submitted: 11/08/08

We chose the Boyd Villa as the setting for our parent's 50th anniversary celebration. It was the perfect escape for our family that ranged in age from 9 to 75. The layout of the home accommodated a wide range of activities from playing pool and video games down stairs, to watching college football in the great room, to doing absolutely nothing other than watching the birds from the deck. The view of the lake from the decks and master bedroom is incredible, very serene and peaceful. Big Canoe offers plenty outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and boating on Lake Petit. The Boyd Villa is very well maintained and has everything needed to prepare a feast in the kitchen and bar. This beautiful home is an extension of it's owners who provide excellent care and service to their guests. We can't wait to go back!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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Guest: Harry & Gayle (-)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

We just finished the long drive home to Texas...with each mile reflecting back on our wonderful week at Big Canoe in your beautiful and comfortable villa on Lake Petit. When I asked my two 4 year old grandsons what their favorite thing was about Big Canoe (thinking they would say the rock slide, fishing or the boat ride) they both blurted out "The bunk beds!!". How we all enjoyed your beautifully appointed and tastefully decorated home with room to spare for our growing family. All 4 of the grandchildren piled into the large lower level bath tub for a group bath each evening...such fun! Cooking in your lovely kitchen was not a chore but quite a treat. Harry and I loved the breathtaking view of the lake from your master bedroom as we adjusted the wonderful Tempurpedic bed to the perfect setting. After staying in our home and looking at the many pictures of your attractive family...I do hope we will have the opportunity to meet one day. Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous home with our family...we feel blessed to have been able to gather together in such a lovely setting.

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Guest: DENISE STEWART (MIRAMAR, FLORIDA)
Date of Stay: 12/04/09 Review Submitted: 12/04/09

JIM AND BEVERLY, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR OPENING YOUR LOVELY HOME TO MY FAMILY. WE JUST SPENT THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY AT THE VILLA. MY SISTER, MARY HARRELL, AND I HAVE ALREADY DECIDED THIS WILL BE A FAMILY TRADITION, THANKSGIVING AT THE BOYD VILLA (WHENEVER IT'S AVAILABLE, OF COURSE). I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL WE CAN ALL GET TOGTHER AGAIN. I COULD GO ON AND ON, BUT WORDS CANNOT DO YOUR HOME JUSTICE. BELIEVE ME, EVERYONE, SEEING IS BELIEVING. THANKS AGAIN, AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. DENISE STEWART

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Guest: Leigh McMutry (Winston, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/28/09 Review Submitted: 09/28/09

There are not enough peaceful, fabulous, spectacular or extraordinary words in the English language to describe my experience at the Country Villa. To say it was serene and perfect would NOT do it justice. The online photos, while beautiful do NOT adequately describe the beauty and detail of the home. The bedding was WHEW! I've NEVER slept so good. The mattress and the linen were magnificent in their own way. 2 Washers/Dryers, 2 Full Kitchens, The kids' room have two extra beds under the bunk beds. The view of Lake Petit CAN NOT be described by any human on this planet. From this point on, no matter what, there is only ONE home that I will rent in Big Canoe Georgia and that is the Boyd Villa. And last, but certainly not least, the Boyds are real live angels. No doubt about it. I looked in every closet for their extra set of wings, but did not find them. I don't know where they hide them, but i know they have them somewhere. Ms. Beverly sounds like that family member you love to hear talk. EXTREMELY kind and pleasant. I LOVE them. They are part of my family forever. And Mr. Boyd, GOOOOOOO DAWGS...sic 'em! Class of '94!!!!!!

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Guest: Rita and Bill Collins (-)
Date of Stay: 09/15/09 Review Submitted: 09/15/09

Our family visited the Boyd Villa at Big Canoe July/2008. The house was beautiful with wonderful views. The house was perfect for our family. The golf course was great. The rock slide at the pool and fitness center was exceptional. Everyone enjoyed the hiking as there were different levels ranging from easy to hard. We enjoyed your beautiful and comfortable home. Thanks to Beverly and Jim for a great vacation.

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Guest: Josie Redwine (Marietta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/19/09 Review Submitted: 05/19/09

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

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/09/08

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.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/08/08

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!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/05/08

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

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/05 Review Submitted: 08/06/05

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!

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