A Great Time

Guest: Gary O. (Sarasota, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/06/11

Four of us enjoyed a great week at this cabin. The pond was a joy to view from the screened porch. The rushing water from the creek was a delight and the campfire setup by the creek with chairs was great for roasting marshmallows. The house is equipped with almost everything you might need for a stay including an ample supply of games and DVDs. We went almost every direction from the cabin to explore new areas, go water rafting, visit museums, etc., and found the the nearby dam an excellent recreation area with swimming, hiking, and boating. The well-stocked Inglis supermarket had everything you could need including a huge variety of pre-prepared foods in case you do not want to cook. You will really enjoy a stay here; it is a real gem.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

This is the perfect place for an "unplugged" family vacation.. we loved it!

Guest: Johnson Family (Charleston, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/05/11

Just wanted to say we had a fantastic time at Compass Creek. The owners, Tracey and Gary, were wonderful to work with... very responsive and informative, and the process was well-organized from start to finish. We arrived late in the evening and could hear the creek but couldn't see it in the dark... what a wonderful and amazing surprise when we awoke the next morning and saw the property in all its glory! Truly a treat! There was so much to do within a 1-hour drive but our favorite thing of all was to do nothing and just enjoy the family time together. We played Scrabble, Sorry, and Five Crowns (there are lots of other games provided for all interests), worked a puzzle, had amazing campfires, floated in the pond, and waded in the creek. We also played our own "Minute to Win It" challenges in the front yard. We truly enjoyed being unplugged for the week! The kids enjoyed sleeping one night in the bunkhouse but the rest of the evenings on the screened porch in sleeping bags with the sounds of the rushing creek in the background. Tracey and Gary include absolutely everything to make the week a "home away from home." The kitchen was wonderfully equipped... everything I could possibly need to prepare all of our meals for the week. So often in rental places there are 4 spoons, 4 plates, 4 cups, etc. Definitely not the case at Compass Creek. At one point I thought, "Oh I should have brought a twist tie...". A few minutes later, I reached for a spoon and there in the drawer was a stack of twist ties... I mean, there is truly everything we could have possibly needed. And we loved the Tervis tumblers... felt just like we were at home. Citronella candles, extra toothbrushes, kindling and seasoned firewood for the campfire, first aid kit in the bedroom closet, and comfortable bedding, all provided... a big thank you for the little things! We were grateful for the local literature and brochures in the dining room. We took a picnic lunch and did a waterfall hike at High Shoals Creek Falls one day, went to the Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee, explored the town of Hayesville, bought yummy wine at Square One Interiors... but mostly we stayed at the house and enjoyed nature. Again, thank you so much for sharing Compass Creek with us. We had a wonderful and relaxing family vacation!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Compass Creek has it All

Guest: Beverly (Malmberg)
Date of Stay: 09/30/10 Review Submitted: 10/26/10

Comfy beds, well supplied kitchen, very clean accommodations, board games galore, opportunity for hiking, water activities, or just R and R. We did a girls' birthday celebration with our 85 yr old mother and I would be hard pressed to know who had the most fun! It's a winner! And kudos to the owners for their clear and timely communications! Beverly, Nancy, and Judy Malmberg

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

A dream come true!!

Guest: papa Joe (Sarasota, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/07/10 Review Submitted: 09/21/10

Everything about this cabin was ideal and idyllic!! We went for our honeymoon and it was perfect!! If you stock up with enough groceries upon arrival, you really don't have to leave the cabin and we practically didn't the last two days. the cabin is extremely well-appointed and in great condition. The sounds of the creek were very relaxing and we spent many hours sitting by it just watching. And twice we roasted hot dogs and marshmallows in the fire pit, something I had not down since I was a teen-ager. Like I wrote, you really don't have to leave the grounds to enjoy your stay, but some ot the things we enjoyed off-premises included kayaking in Hiawassee and hikeing the national forest in GA. Doyle's Restaurant in Murphy was worth the drive and we spent a pleasant evening at the Yacht Club in Hiawassee, enjoying the musician and the burgers. Another great day was heading towards Highlands and seeing the waterfalls (Big Laurel Falls, Dry Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls) along the way. Closer to "home", we enjoyed hiking Julie Mountain Trail and Missy's Mountain Trail, just up the road form the cabin. We definitely will return and we hope that many of our friends and family get to go too!!!

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

Unplugged and Recharged

Guest: Steve and Tammy (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/19/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/10

Compass Creek is a great location to break away from the daily hustle and bustle. The accomodations are comfortable and the house is well equipped. We were able to spend long over due quality family time floating in the pond and wading in the creek. Having the screened in porch was a definate plus for playing board games or relaxing listening to the creek.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Relaxing Vacation

Guest: Pam M (Powder Springs, Ga)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/18/10

This was a very relaxing vacation. Location is good for a number of day trips. Atmosphere is excellent. The sound of the creek close by is amazing. We had family that lived close by come up for a cook-out one day, and my 11 year old niece and everyone else enjoyed the horseshoes, tubing in the pond, playing in the creek, and games of ping pong. This is definitely a vacation rental that is worth the money. We will be back.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

Guest: Deborah Legan (Port Charlotte, FL)
Date of Stay: 08/18/09 Review Submitted: 08/18/09

We thought we were having to compremise this years vacation because of the economy...no exciting destinations....Boy were we totally suprised when we arrived at Compass Creek. We had the best vacation we ever had! When we arrived we felt so comfortable with all the amenaties, but at the same time knew we were in the awe of the mountains. We were able to enjoy meals out on the patio in comfort, nights by the fire by the creek..what a fairytale. Even though the weather was against us for a few days we explored the local history, thanks to some of the pamphlets that they provide we found some good restuarants, went trout fishing, paning for gold, hiking (we are not the ambitious type, but if you are, there are major trails), had some major ping pong compatitions(thanks for providing the table amoung other games). when the sun popped out we floated in the pond right outside the back door, walked up the creek less than 10 yards away. we explored nature and all of its brilliance. We have taken away from Compass Creek more than we expected. We connected as a family because things were not hectic like most of our past vacations. Compass Creek is a definate must do again and again. Thank you Gary and Tracey for sharing your little piece of peace!!

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Guest: Deb Parsons (Springfield, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/08/09 Review Submitted: 08/08/09

This was positively the best vacation rental experience we have ever had! The house is simply lovely. If you are looking for a peaceful getaway, this is the place to be!

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Guest: MIke & Jan1 (Americus,GA)
Date of Stay: 07/19/09 Review Submitted: 07/19/09

A very unique place, we LOVED it. It is a very beautiful setting, quiet, well equipped cabin, and the stream really makes it all come together. While it may not be ideal for those who enjoy fancy dining close at hand, it is great for those who plan to cook or don't mind a 8 mile drive that goes through some beautiful country. We found some very good restaurants. We throughly enjoyed our all too brief visit and plan to return. Mike

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Guest: Rob/Debbie and family (Dekalb, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/07/09 Review Submitted: 07/07/09

Our family throughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful house in the mountains. We really enjoyed the back porch where we had all our meals. The area was also nice- good golf course- Chatuge Shores and the best breakfast for the price at Haysville Family Restaurant that I have had anywhere. Also, Tracey was very helpful in setting up to pre trip details. Highly recommended.

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