Dog-friendly, waterfront cabin with a private hot tub in a peaceful location

This house was private and down a remote road in the woods. Some updates have been made and some still need to be done. Both beds need new mattresses. The carpet in the bedrooms should be replaced. The outdoor screened in porch is lacking some nice furniture and a decorators touch. Nothing makes it inviting to sit out there. All outdoor furniture needs updating. This home could be so cute with just a few minor things replaced. The fireplace mantle should be a focal point and instead has some 50 cent garage sale items on top of it. Same with the kitchen. The few cups that are there are all individual. Supplying one or a few kitchen towels would be wonderful. The bathroom towels we're great and plentiful though. The supplies in the kitchen are sorely lacking. Usually when we stay at VRBO homes there is leftover spices, salt and pepper shakers, aluminum foil, sandwich bags, plastic containers to store the food you've cooked. There was nothing but aluminum foil, pans, silverware, plates, and a hodgepodge of glasses. The Keurig coffee maker was a wonderful touch! I'm all about presentation and this house is sorely lacking. Just a few extra bucks would go a long way into making it a great place to stay. We came with our two pups and we're dismayed at the deep incline to get into the water. It's beautiful and wonderful to listen to but not easy for dogs to get in. The front yard is gated which is wonderful but it's mostly moss which means mud when it rains. It would be great if they put down some river rock pea gravel. It's small enough that it should not cost a lot and dog owners would be very appreciative. The hot tub heated but was low in water and the pH was also low. We added water and some stuff to raise it but it never came up. There was absolutely no chlorine and a visible film on the water and the walls of the hot tub. A trip to Home Depot for some chlorine helped a little. I think they need to get a service guy out there and also supply some chlorine. The floor mat outside the front door had 3 stains on it upon arrival and the mat in front of the hot tub almost killed me. So slick with slime we hung it over the deck for 2 days. I did like this house but definitely think it needs a little investing in. Their cleaning service also needs to be looked at. Yes, there were still spiderwebs hanging from the bathroom ceiling. Mouse poop on kitchen floor and hair on couch covers. Mice in this sitting is expected and I'm used to dog hair. I probably would not rebook this house due to the lack of amenities and overall up keep. A little money invested goes along way. I liked it but would look elsewhere for our next visit to this area due to the lack of simple amenities and overall feeling of lack of love for this beautiful home. A little bit of love goes along way and this home is screaming for some. I'm not sure if it's the owners or the property management company but somebody needs to step up to the plate for this house. Take care of your investment and it will take care of you!

Second time we’ve stayed here. Perfect size and location for what we wanted.

Loved the area. The house was perfect for 3 retired seniors. The housekeeping was good, as in everything tidy with clean sheets, bathroom , ect. However there was dog hair in the carpet and on the coverlets on the living room furniture. Needs a deep cleaning.

What a perfect place to slow down and unwind from the normal pace of life. My wife and I loved sitting on the porch, listening to the river, and drifting in and out of conversation.

Fishing in the creek was lackluster. Caught a beautiful 12” native rainbow straight across the creek from the porch, but nothing else. Take the short drive to the Toccoa River, just over the hill at Horseshoe Bend Park.

Amenities and equipment at the property were wonderful. Clean, funtional, and well thought through equipping of the cabin is evident. Despite the fact that we followed all provided directions, the hot tub overheated. It didn’t impact our stay, as we only found the issue upon departure.

What a special place to retire from the daily grind!! Even without the hot tub, this property shines as a tucked-away gem only a few minutes from downtown Blue Ridge. Do yourself a favor and grab some boiled peanuts on the way in. So good.

This property really needs updating before being rented. It’s dirty (spider webs in the shower, dirty carpets and filthy linoleum). Lots of soft spots throughout the house that makes you think your foot is going to go through the floor. The mattresses were the worst thing- easily twenty years old with no support. The outside of the house has crumbling siding and mold, even the chairs on the front porch haven’t been wiped down in years. This cabin needs time and money before someone else stays here- I clearly overpaid.