Grand Elegant Rustic Lodge on a Pristine Private Lake!

The property was a great location for our large family Thanksgiving gathering. We had a wonderful time. The amenities were amazing!!

Great property perfectly furnished, with everything you need for a memorable stay. Jas

This house exceeded all expectations. It is beautifully laid out and furnished so that even with a large group, you always feel like you can seek privacy or join the party. There are distinct living spaces great for large groups to relax. The dining table was big enough to seat our entire group of 16 adults comfortably, and the kitchen was well stocked for meal preparation for a large group. We also had small children in our group, and there was plenty of space to accommodate play space with adult space. The only thing we weren't prepared for was that the house has all shower stalls and no tubs for every bathroom. Had we thought about that, we could have brought gear for children's baths, but this was only a minor inconvenience. We did have a plumbing issue come up our first night, and the owner sent someone to repair the next morning and all work was complete before we returned home from our daytime activities. The level of service and quick attention meant we were never inconvenienced and could just relax and enjoy our time in beautiful Blue Ridge. I would highly recommend this beautiful home for your large group gathering.

I can't say enough about this place.

WHY WE WERE THERE: My immediate family visited Ellijay for our very intimate wedding weekend. There were no additional wedding attendees beyond those that were staying at the house - but the place could certainly accommodate more wedding attendees. We had a mix of middle-aged, young, very young, and rather old family members - and there was something for everyone. Parking is limited, but we managed to get 9 cars strategically parked with room to spare. We didn't even have to park on the street (you shouldn't even if you had to). As of right now, it's not handicap / wheelchair accessible, so this is not the most ideal location if you have someone in a wheelchair (which we did). We knew it wasn't accessible before we booked, but everything else was just so perfect, we couldn't turn it down.

THE HOUSE: It's stunning. The pictures are very accurate to what you get... but there's nothing better than seeing it in person. Everything from the decor to the layout are very thoughtful and perfect. I would love them to come in and decorate my house! The views are stunning, and you can catch them at most angles in and out of the house. All of the rooms have their own special flavor, and there was no detail overlooked. The place is STOCKED with everything you might need. We didn't ever find ourselves saying "darn, they don't have a...." And probably most importantly, the place was spotless. There was no indication that anyone had ever even been there before we go there. The smell of "fresh" and "wood cabin" permeated the air and just added to the overall great vibe.

Finally, Lorrie, the property manager was excellent. I've never had better, more efficient service. Super responsive and very thorough. We had a septic tank issue on my wedding day, and she got someone in there and the problem resolved within the hour. What could have been a disaster was handled efficiently and professionally. That level of service gives you alot of comfort in booking, and makes the referral easy. I'd recommend this house to anyone. There are other houses as part of the Kristy Collection that I would absolutely try with smaller parties, especially if Lorrie is overseeing the stay. Thank you Kristy and Lorrie for a memorable stay during the most important time of our lives.

Our family had to make last minute backup plans due to hurricane Michael canceling our annual family beach trip. This home was an absolute dream come true for our large group. 15 minutes from downtown Blue Ridge, and 30-40min from Burt’s Farm and Apple Orcahrds in Dawsonville - this was the perfect fall retreat. This gorgeous cabin had everything we needed including an outdoor fireplace were several family memories were made! This place was perfect four our large group and Kristy was incredible to work with. Great place! We want to come back next year.