Vacation Rentals by Owner

Girls' Weekend

Guest: great escape (Jasper, GA)
Date of Stay: 03/30/12 Review Submitted: 04/04/12

My friends and I needed a stress-free weekend so we decided to escape to the mountains. This cabin was very clean, well equipped and the view was spectacular! The hot tub was amazing, all the beds were extremely comfortable, this cabin had everything we needed and more. It was an incredibly relaxing weekend, gorgeous location with breath taking mountain views. We hope to return next year!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Always a wonderful stay

Guest: Jennifer B. (Orlando, Florida)
Date of Stay: 02/17/12 Review Submitted: 02/21/12

This was our fourth time visiting "Bear Ridge" and it's always just as nice, pleasant and comfy as the time before.Thank you Sally and Ray so very much for sharing the beauty of your home and "your" mountain. We will be back to absorb the splendor again, hopefully soon!

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Amazing!

Guest: Deana (Athens )
Date of Stay: 02/10/12 Review Submitted: 02/19/12

This place is amazing! Look forward to our next stay! Awesomes views, private, very cozy! Exceeded all of our expectations! The owners made it very simple, with follow up and information of the rental and all of the local information. Highly recommended!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Paradise Cabin

Guest: Deshawn M.
Date of Stay: 12/02/11 Review Submitted: 12/09/11

I have found the paradise cabin!!! It was absolutely awesome, clean, spacious and beautifully decorated. We could not have asked for anything better. We enjoyed the hot tub, pool table, and all the board games you could imagine. My boyfriend and I enjoyed our stay so much that we did not want to go home. Since we are city folks, we really enjoyed the peace and quiet, and the views were spectacular. Everything that you could possibly need in the kitchen is already provided for you. Ray, the owner was so nice and accomodating. Thank you for allowing us to rent your beautiful cabin. We will definitely be back and will recommend to all our family and friends.

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Made it Up the Mountain and it was Well Worth It!

Guest: Marcy W.
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 09/13/11

My husband and I traveled with our two boys (16 & 20). Our vacation actually started last Christmas, we never made it to the cabin because of an unbelievable snow storm that shut the roads down. We ended up staying in a local hotel for a couple of days and then traveled home. Ray and Sally were kind enough to let us try again and we had been looking forward to our extended weekend for months. Well, we made it up the mountain to the cabin and it's beautiful view. We had such a relaxing weekend. We hiked the area and enjoyed the hot tub many times. Love the porch swing especially when our sons would join us and play their guitars for us. The weather at the cabin our last two days there were filled with rain and wind from Tropical Storm Lee, but we were very happy in our comfy cabin in the mountain. It's nice to just get away and relax with no agenda. I recommend it highly. By the way, we love the the big comfy chair in the living room. We are looking forward to coming up again for Thanksgiving. Ray and Sally...thanks for sharing your home with us.

Owner response:We are very happy that all of expectatios were met. And look forward to your visit in November. We try to make our home as comfortable for our guests as we would like it to be. Ray and Sally

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

You Will Love This Cabin!

Guest: Brenda & Dave (Largo, Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/10/11

We had an enjoyable family (3 couples/4 kids) stay in this absolutely gorgeous Bear Ridge cabin in Hiawassee. Every day was a different adventure for us -- from sightseeing to hiking to tubing to the Georgia Mountain Fair to even seeing a Cabbage Patch Kid birth. This very clean, cozy mountain cabin, with a bedroom and bath on each level, is beautifully decorated and equipped with everything. The beds are comfortable beds, the Jacuzzi is toasty and the view from the awesome wrap-around porch is simply spectacular -- who could ask for anything more! Needless to say, we had a phenomenal week that flew by!

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

Changed my opinion of Georgia

Guest: Eddie M (Brooksville Florida)
Date of Stay: 12/03/10 Review Submitted: 12/07/10

My family and I were totally impressed with the beauty located in HIawassee Ga. Our cabin was all that the previous renters expressed and more than what the owner revealed. The closeness to Ana Ruby Falls and other attractions was perfect. We enjoyed not only the surrounding mountain beauty but the conveniences of the cabin. The owner was more than helpful, the cabin is well decorated and clean, and the jacuzzi was great at a toasty 103 degrees with the snow blowing on us as the outside temperature fell to 29 degrees. Yes, we wanted to have a good time. It was nice to see some deer on Monday morning outside of our cabin hopping through the leaves. You will not be far from any major site seeing attraction. We did make it to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, however because of snow and ice on the road, we could not cut through the park to get to Gatlinburg. Overall, if you want to have a nice time with the family both indoors and out, you will very satisfied with this cabin located in Georgia.

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

Awesome Mountain Retreat

Guest: KC (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/10 Review Submitted: 06/29/10

What a wonderful cabin in Hiawassee! We rented this cabin to take all the instructors of our Children's theatre school in Atlanta on a weekend get away. The only complaint I heard was that the weekend went by too soon. We had a wonderful stay with plenty of space for everyone to do as they please. The kitchen had everything we needed to make wonderful meals. The beds are so comfortable you don't want to leave them. We certainly plan to return to this wonderful secluded mountain retreat!!

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

Amazing Vacation Place!!

Guest: Cara P. (Charlotte NC)
Date of Stay: 03/13/10 Review Submitted: 03/26/10

Hi - We traveled with our 2 children (7 & 14) and we did not hear one "I'm bored" the whole vacation - which is amazing since we mainly stayed in the cabin. They had lots of fun games, pool table, and hot tub. We took a nature hike everyday. The views were outstanding. We did take a day trip to Atlanta mid-week which was about a 2 hour drive. We've had a delightful stay. Their home is so warm and welcoming with every convenience we could want. It's beautifully decorated and so very clean. We've had a joyful and relaxing week. I'd love to stay in this home all year long! Thank you for sharing your home with us! Cara & Erik

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/08 Review Submitted: 11/03/08

THE PICTURES DON'T DO THE HOUSE OR THE VIEW JUSTICE. WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME. DIDN'T WANT TO COME HOME. BEEN COMING TO THIS AREA FOR 10 + YEARS AND THIS HOUSE IS THE BEST ONE THAT WE HAVE STAYED IN. LOVE THE FIRE PIT. LOVE THE VIEW. LOVE THE SURROUND SOUND, POOL TABLE, HOT TUB AND EVERYTHONG ELSE. GREAT PLACE TO STAY!!!

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/26/08

we had a wonderful time and the house was beautiful. It is in a great location. we enjoyed watching the leaves change and the beautiful mountains. we will remember this house next time we are planning a vacation.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: CRISSIE BURFORD_HAC121924 (JACKSON, GEORGIA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/21/08

WE HAD A WONDERFUL, PEACEFUL AND RELAXING STAY IN YOUR CABIN. THE CABIN WAS BEAUTIFUL. IT SNOWED WHILE WE WERE THERE FOR AN ADDED BONUS... WE WILL DEFINITELY REMEMBER THIS CABIN FOR OUR NEXT MOUNTAIN GETAWAY!! THANKS AGAIN.

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Nowhere could be better!

Guest: amlmckenzie (Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/13/07 Review Submitted: 11/11/08

The cabin is simply wonderful! Pictures definately do NOT do it justice! The wrap around porch is a great way to start or end your day. Beds more than comfortable...didnt want to come home to ours!! Everything clean & pristine....no bothersome neighbors.....far enough off the beaten path, but still close enough to civilization if you want to go out to dinner or whatnot. My family had a great time & cant wait to return!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/12/07

What a beautiful home! It's in a great and private location with a fantastic view of the mountains. A great home for 2-3 couples or for family with children, everthing is there for fun, just bring your clothing and food! We enjoyed the pool table,home theater system and wireless internet, all the comforts of home! Very reasonably priced. We can't wait to return to Bear Ridge! Thanks for allowing us into your wonderful home in the mountains!

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