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)
Keywords: House
Do you like paying a hefty deposit for a rental months away and your money is tied up until your stay is complete? I didn't think so. I have a different approach to security deposits that I'm finding people really like...
When you book with us and return the signed rental agreement, all we ask for is your credit card number to hold the reservation. No deposit is ever billed. Once your stay is complete and the provisions of the rental agreement have been met, there is no other transaction required. If for some reason, some of the provisions are not met, the maximum that would be charged to your card to cover the cost is $200 (the standard deposit amount required).
If you don't like to use credit cards for your rental transactions, just put a $200 check in the mail along with your signed rental agreement. I will hold the check until your stay is complete. Again, if the provisions of the agreement have been met, I will either return or destroy your check, whichever you prefer.
Big Canoe, nestled in the foothills of North Georgia Appalachians, is an 8,000-acre gated community offering dramatic mountain peaks and natural hardwood 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, two pools, a children’s park and much more! Come see why "Great Escape" is the perfect getaway for multiple families with children or just a quiet 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, 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.
"Great Escape" is cozy and comfortable. It consists of three levels. The main level has a big open kitchen with breakfast bar and den, which makes for easy entertaining. Our farm-style kitchen table seats eight people and is perfect for game night or family style dinners. 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. The cozy den with a gorgeous stacked stone fireplace is perfect for reading, watching TV, just 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 TV and DVD player. 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" 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 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 DSL connection and desk (as well as wifi). 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 on one side of the room, bunk beds on the other, and a flat panel TV. As well, there is an adorable mini children's playroom / fort with a twin bed in it.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Wood Fireplace : Fireplace is located on the main level in the den.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV (4)
- DVD
- VCR
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : There is a large deck on the back of the main level as well as on the back of the lower (terrace) level. There is also a large screen porch on the side of the house on the main level.
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- High Speed DSL w/wifi, Phone, Refrigerator with Built in Filtered Water and Ice Maker, Cooking Utensils, 3 TV's, 2 DVD Players, 1 VCR, 55" HDTV 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
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- 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, 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............Week Day..$139/night....Weekend..$149/night......$849/week
Apr - Oct............Week Day..$199/night....Weekend..$209/night....$1,199/week
Nov - New Year's.....Week Day..$169/night....Weekend..$179/night....$1,019/week
A $125 cleaning fee is required; 13% tax added to rental rate
A $25 non-refundable pet fee per pet is required
2 night min, 3 night min during holidays, 4 night min Thanksgiving/Christmas,
4 night minimum Memorial Day through Labor Day
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Great Escape - No Deposit Required!! See Details Below!!
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 midtown Atlanta in a work/live/play area known as Atlantic Station. We walk to the grocery store, movie theater, shopping, restaurants, etc from our home. We are minutes from the Fox Theater, Piedmont Park, Peachtree Street and many other interesting areas of Atlanta. We are also only one hour from our rental properties in Big Canoe.
Property Photos
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- Outside of Great Escape - Notice screen porch with fantastic views - Big Canoe Vacation Rental
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- Great Den with open kitchen leading to screened porch and huge deck with views - Big Canoe Vacation Rental
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- Fully equipped kitchen with smooth top range on island - Big Canoe Vacation Rental
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- View from Upper Deck
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- Screened porch with great views
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- Master Bath - large jacuzzi tub, shower, granite countertops
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- Master Bedroom with queen size bed
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- Terrace Level Entertainment Room - Big Screen TV, Surround Sound
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- Terrace Level Entertainment Room - Pool Table with Electronic Dart Board
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- Terrace Level Bedroom
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- Children's Room Upstairs has1 Bunk Bed and a Double Bed w Private Bath
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- Children's Fort - Extra Room has a twin bed for Extra Sleeping
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- Desk with DSL - Great Work Space
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- Other bedroom on 2nd floor -Queen Bed, Private Bath
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- Walk to the Beach, Pool, Fitness Center, BBQ Rest, Church or Playground
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- Nearby 4 wheel drive trail - Great fun 2 miles away
Traveler Reviews (19)
Christmas
Guest: bob
(vermont)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11
Review Submitted: 01/02/12
Great place. Great owners. Upon arrival we find our "Escape" completely decorated for Christmas , with 2 trees and great decorations throughout. Place was spotless and ready for a good time. Played pool all night and opened presents in front of a blazing fie on Christmas morn.. Appointed with everything you need to make yourself at home.Best equipped rental kitchen We have ever used. We will be back in 2012.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful!
Guest: akd - florida
(Windermere, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11
Review Submitted: 12/24/11
My family and I had the opportunity to stay in the Great Escape the week before Christmas. It was wonderful! The house has plenty of room to spread out. It is well stocked with things for cooking and relaxing (games, towels, blankets, pillows), and is beautiful and comfortable. We have stayed in Big Canoe several times. This house is amazingly well priced. Nice quality. The owner was excellent to deal with. Very quick to respond. Terrific directions on how to get to the house, how to unlock, things to do in the area. Could not have been better!
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful weekend at The Great Escape!
Guest: donnam
(Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 12/02/11
Review Submitted: 12/06/11
This is a lovely home that is well taken care of and was a pleasure to stay in. It has a very comfortable and home like feeling to it. My family and I spent my birthday weekend in two of Allen and Nancy's propoerties. Both homes were in great locations and very well equipped. We will definately be coming back to the Great Escape and plaln on staying longer than a weekend! Allan is very professional and was a pleasure to deal with.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fall week 2011
Guest: Judy
(Saint Cloud Florida)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11
Review Submitted: 11/04/11
what an awesome house !!! the views out of every room were spectacular the pictures do not do this home justice . As soon as you open the front door it was so inviting , decorated for the fall. We had plenty of room 5 adults . The view out the living room was so beauiful we had the fireplace lit every night. You will not be disappointed if you rent this home . The home is very well taken care very clean.The owners answer any questions quickly . Thank You Allen and your wife for the nice welcoming gift.The house was centrally located for all the place we went .The Big Canoe restaurant was great had great views ,We also ate Fuego mexican outside the north gate also very good, we took a trip to Amicola State park dont miss it and ate at lodge on the top of the mountain had a very nice buffet dinner . In dawsonville if you like BBQ try Hogs and Dogs on the corner of RT 53 and 9 great BBQ We also visited Dahlonga the gold mine ,has great little shops. We also visit several orchards in Ellijay ,and Blue RIdge which also has a lot nice shoppes. We will be coming back next year hopefully for 2 weeks to stay at Great Escape.My son and his girlfriend also enjoy the trsil in great canoe Thank You Allen and family for sharing such a wonderful home !!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
8 young senior citizens
Guest: Jackie
(Lakeland, Fl)
Date of Stay: 10/06/11
Review Submitted: 10/21/11
Four couples of us stayed at the Great Escape recently for a week. It is a lovely house in a great area. We are all from Florida via the midwest and love to come to the mountains in the fall. We had great weather for the most part, saw some fall colors and generally enjoyed what the area has to offer. Big Canoe is a beautiful place with lots of amenities - golf, swimming, fitness center, lakes, a beach - children would love it in the warmer weather. The Great Escape is roomy, has great beds, and is beautifully decorated. I would recommend it to anyone who likes relaxing in the mountains. My only caution would be that the street the house is on is very steep, so would not do for very young children to play outside or for the disabled. Otherwise, it is a great place!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
The best Big Canoe has to offer
Guest: BJ
(Marietta, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/12/11
Review Submitted: 08/22/11
My family and I just enjoyed a week's stay at this lovely home. The kitchen is well stocked - the best I have ever experienced. The amenities are very close. The owners are very quick to respond when needed. We enjoyed the pool table, views, screened porch to eat outside and the large screen TV. We took advantage of the tennis courts and swimming. The staff at Big Canoe is very nice and helpful also. The value offered on this house is worth the money.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
BIG CANOE IS A GREAT MOUNTAIN ESCAPE
Guest: Anne
(Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/17/11
I've always loved Big Canoe and it does not disappoint. Through the years and lots of development, Big Canoe continues to feel welcoming and comfortable as a mountain retreat.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Fabulous house and wonderful owners!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/29/11
Review Submitted: 07/05/11
What a great house and an easy owner to work with!! We've rented many (probably 10+) houses in Big Canoe and always have a wonderful time there, but this has to be one of the best, if not the best, person to rent from bc the house is so well cared for. Many homes are not well stocked, but this one is! There are plenty of pots & pans, glasses, dishes, towels, etc. Also, comfy sofas and furniture for eating on the porch and deck. It was a pleasure to rent this one and we will be back. It is especially great in the summer months bc it is about a 2 min drive to the pool ammenities or about a ten min walk (the walk wouldn't be appropriate for little kids or elderly), but our 8 yr had no problem! We will rent again!
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful weekend
Guest: Stefanie
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/24/11
Review Submitted: 06/28/11
We had a wonderful time at Great Escape! The property is so clean and well maintained. The owner has thought of everything! We hosted family for a special birthday celebration and there was plenty of room for everyone to relax and enjoy. The outdoor decks and screened-in porch were very relaxing for morning coffee and watching the sunrise. The bedrooms are all beautifully appointed and comfortable. There is plenty of room for everyone to relax. We hope to come back again soon!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Week in Big Canoe!
Guest: May 2011 Bride
(Columbia, South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 05/23/11
Review Submitted: 06/12/11
My family rented this beautiful home for the week before my Memorial Day weekend wedding . It could not have been better! The house was was beautiful, clean and comfortable. It is so convenient to all of the amenities, which was a huge plus. Allen was available all week for any last minute questions we had and was so accomodating to all of our needs. My entire family had a wonderful time and we will definitely be back! I recommend Great Escape to anyone looking for an unforgettable stay in Big Canoe.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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