Outside of Great Escape - Notice screen porch with fantastic views
Location: Big Canoe, Northwest High Country, Georgia, USA (1 hour north of Atlanta) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 11)
Please click on our Virtual Tour below. Big Canoe, nestled in the foothills of North Georgia Appalachians, is an 8,000-acre gated community offering dramatic mountain peaks and natural woodland forest. It is first class all the way with 27 holes of world class golf, three stocked lakes, a state-of-the-art fitness center, abundant wildlife, miles of hiking trails, a pool, a children’s park and much more! Come see why "Great Escape" is the perfect getaway for multiple families with children or just a quite getaway!
Located in Laurel Ridge, a cluster community of 44 homes, "Great Escape" is a luxurious mountain home surrounded by nature at its finest with beautiful mountain views. As well, walking distance to pool, lake with beach and paddle boats, waterslide, restaurant, general store, park, church, tennis courts and fitness center with indoor pool and a quick drive to the new Lake Sconti Clubhouse, Golf and the Jeep trail. Most hiking trails start in the front yard.
"Great Escape" is cozy and comfortable. It consists of three levels. The main level has a big open kitchen, breakfast area and den, which makes for easy entertaining. The full, gourmet kitchen has granite countertops, tumbled marble backsplash, and black appliances. We have everything you need to cook for a big group of people; numerous sized pots and pans, casserole dishes, cookie sheets, measuring cups, coffee maker, etc. Our farm-style kitchen table seats eight people and is perfect for game night or family style dinners. The cozy den with a gorgeous stacked stone fireplace is perfect for reading, hanging out or listening to music. There is also a screened porch off the kitchen with a teak table (seats 6) where you can enjoy your cup of coffee in the morning while reading the paper and watching the sunrise. The screened porch leads out onto the enormous main level deck, which has a complete patio set and new gas grill.
Also located on the main floor is the master suite. The master bedroom has a queen size sleigh bed, two nightstands, a dresser and an armoire, which houses a T.V. and DVD player. A down comforter and down pillows complete this perfect room. The master bath is enormous with his/her sinks, granite counter tops and an oversized shower and separate jetted tub.
Downstairs on the terrace level is a gigantic recreation room with a 55-inch HDTV, a pool table and dart board. The entertainment center has surround sound, a DVR for recording your favorite programs, a DVD/CD player, and VCR. There are 3 oversized sofas, which seat 9 comfortably. The terrace level deck has a swing, bistro set and various benches for hanging out. Also on the terrace level is a bedroom with a queen sleigh bed, two nightstands, an armoire and a large bathroom. In addition, there is a full size laundry room with washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board.
On the top floor of the house, there is a cozy loft area with the DSL connection and desk. There are two bedrooms upstairs, each with its own bathroom. One of the rooms has a queen bed and the other room has a double bed with one bunk bed. As well, there is an adorable mini children's playroom / fort with a twin bed in it.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- High Speed DSL w/wifi, 4 Phones, Answering Machine, Refrigerator with Built in Filtered Water and Ice Maker, Cooking Utensils, 3 New Tv's, 2 DVD Players, 1 VCR, 55 inch big screen with Surround Sound, Ceiling Fans in All Bedrooms and Screened Porch, Pool Table and Dart Board! No Smoking!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Breathtaking 27 Hole Championship Golf Course, 10 Indoor/Outdoor Tennis Courts, Swim Club with Pool, Canoes, Paddleboats, Rock Water Slide, Sandy Beach, Huge New Fitness Center with Indoor Pool, Spa, Racquetball/Squash/Volleyball, Beautiful Lakes for Boating, Nature Hiking & Jeep Adventure Trails, Baseball, Soccer Fields & Par Walking Course, Nearby Stables for Horseback Riding, Rafting/Tubing Outfitters Close By, Surrounding Areas Offer Mountain Bike Trails, Close to Antique Shopping, Tea Shops in Ellijay, Jasper, Blue Ridge, Visit Apple Farms for "Hot Apple Pies, " Short Drive to Alpine Village of Helen, Georgia, Visit the Original Cabbage Patch Doll Hospital, Amicolola Falls, and the High-End Dawsonville Outlet Mall 40 Minutes Away!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan - Mar...........$170/night (2-night min).......$900/week.......$1,900/month
Apr - Oct...........$250/night (2-night min).....$1,400/week.......$2,900/month
Nov - New Year's....$210/night (2-night min).....$1,100/week.......$2,200/month
A $200 damage deposit is required at booking and is refundable after inspection
A $125 cleaning fee is required
3 night minimum during holidays, 4 night minimum Thanksgiving/Christmas
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
'Great Escape' - Big Canoe's Best Location!! - 55" H D T V!!
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Big Canoe
This is our second vacation rental in Big Canoe. We purchased our first home in 2007 and have had great success with the rental business. We love the mountains and it's so close to Atlanta. Many mountain communities are several hours from Atlanta, but Big Canoe is only one hour. It's a short drive but you feel so much more relaxed at Big Canoe, away from the hustle and bustle.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We enjoy playing golf on the 27-hole championship golf course as well as visiting the wonderfully equipped fitness center. We love the full-body massages given at the fitness center. There are many hiking trails that the dogs (and humans) love to explore.
Owner's Map of Big Canoe
We live in a beautiful small town about an hour east of Atlanta called Madison. It has many historic homes that date back to the civil war. It has been said that Sherman did not burn it down on his march to the sea from Atlanta because of its beauty.
Property Photos
- Outside of Great Escape - Notice screen porch with fantastic views - Big Canoe Vacation Rental
- Great Den with open kitchen leading to screened porch and huge deck with views - Big Canoe Vacation Rental
- Fully equipped kitchen with smooth top range on island - Big Canoe Vacation Rental
- View from Upper Deck
- Screened porch with great views
- Master Bath - large jacuzzi tub, shower, granite countertops
- Master Bedroom with queen size bed
- Terrace Level Entertainment Room - Big Screen TV, Surround Sound
- Terrace Level Entertainment Room - Pool Table with Electronic Dart Board
- Terrace Level Bedroom
- Children's Room Upstairs has1 Bunk Bed and a Double Bed w Private Bath
- Children's Fort - Extra Room has a twin bed for Extra Sleeping
- Desk with DSL - Great Work Space
- Other bedroom on 2nd floor -Queen Bed, Private Bath
- Walk to the Beach, Pool, Fitness Center, BBQ Rest, Church or Playground
- Nearby 4 wheel drive trail - Great fun 2 miles away
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