Luxurious Lakefront Country French Villa

• Beautiful Lakefront Retreat!

  Beautiful Lakefront Retreat!

  • Guest Stacy 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: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Four generation family gathering

  Four generation family gathering

  • Guest Sandy
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 07/31/12
  Our extended family just spent a week at the Boyd Villa in Big Canoe with four generations present, ranging in age from 2 to 82. I am pleased to say that the descriptions and pictures in the internet listing are accurate. If anything, they don't adequately show how gorgeous the house is and what a wonderfully beautiful view there is from the patios. We were a large group looking for a place where family could gather from VA, OK, LA and FL and where we could all be together as we anticipated our parent's 60th wedding anniversary and spend a week just fellowshipping together and catching up. The Boyd Villa certainly exceeded our expectations. Everything was clean and well maintained and the kitchen was equipped with all the necessary utensils. We enjoyed being able to cook and eat our meals together in the house. Having multiple bathrooms on all three levels was very convenient and having two laundry rooms was a plus. The wireless WiFi worked and so those who wanted to stay in touch were able to. We took advantage of the amenities within Big Canoe and enjoyed swimming, canoeing, boating in the pontoon boats on the lake, hiking and visitng the children's play ground -- all without leaving the Big Canoe community. Beverly was a joy to work with and she checked in by phone during the week to make sure that we were doing ok. We are all very grateful that we found such a great place where we could be together, enjoy the beauty of nature and the peace and quiet and yet have enough activities to keep all entertained. I would certainly recommend this property.

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

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• Everything a Bride could wish for & more!

  Everything a Bride could wish for & more!

  • Guest mary f.
  • Date of stay 06/07/12
  • Review Submitted 06/12/12
  Planning my wedding at Big Canoe and having my family stay at the Boyd Villa was a dream come true! Everything was top notch at the home and my family couldn't stop talking about what a lovely home the Boyd's have. Dealing with the owner, Beverly, was so pleasant as she was so helpful and prompt with all my needs and questions. The house was very accommodating as everyone had their own room and bathroom. The kitchen was well stocked with anything one could need for cooking. We will all remember and cherish our time together in this special home. Molly & Dewey

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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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• Guestbook Comment

  Guestbook Comment

  • 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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• Guestbook Comment

  Guestbook Comment

  • 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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Reduced 2010 Rental Rates      (discounted from $950/night)
$700-$800/night    3 nights $800/night    4 nights or more $700/night   $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.