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One guest just wrote "The view looks like a canvas"

One guest just wrote "The view looks like a canvas" Looking over Trackrock Valley View of Trackrock Valley toward Brasstown Bald Mountain Beautiful mountain sunrise on Jan. 19, 2012 New stand with receiver and options. New sleeper sofa May 2016. One guest has already requested the brand and model! New sofa really lightens up the area. We provide all type if cookware, even cast iron to cook with! New carpet installed last August, we make sure you have what you need! View from living room, notice all appliances are full size! New dishwasher in 2015 Heading upstairs to two bedrooms and full-sized bath Master Bedroom Twin bedroom Master bath showing new countertop Half bath, new countertops and full washer/dryer on left. Screened in deck to relax and enjoy with the mountains behind you! Relax in this Amish glider from the master bedroom deck! Breakfast with an awesome view! Firepit for grilling hotdogs or 'smores or sitting around the fire. Who knows what guests may cross your path. This time there were four or five. Guest state "we have the views that other cabins claim"! Fall colors - 2011 - front of cabin Even under the deck is screened

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  • Minimum stay:2 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets considered:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Property description

Esther and I wanted to make it affordable and after reading our many reviews, you will understand why are guests were surprised by what we offer. This beautiful, recently renovated cabin sits on 1+ acre of wooded land on the side of a hill overlooking the Trackrock Valley. Off in the distance, the tallest point in Georgia (4,784 ft) can be seen - Brasstown Bald Mountain and directly beneath the first and second deck, one can see a winding country road that passes a white-steepled church. You can hear cows calling out to each other and many other peaceful sounds as you drink that first morning cup of coffee on the lower deck or a cup of hot chocolate around the new fire pit. A new Amish glider was placed on the deck off the master bedroom allowing you to sit and enjoy the view.

It's hard to believe that only two hours northeast of the hustling and bustling noise of Atlanta, you can find such a tranquil setting and the opportunity to escape. Town is not that far as the picturesque town of Blairsville is only eight (8) miles away. You will pass over some of the most beautiful country you will ever see as you make your way over the winding road that leads to Blairsville.

Update- we just installed a dishwasher on July 7th, 2015 for our guests, of almost 100 reviews only one had mentioned not having this but....


Surrounding area: There is much to see and/or do. This is a photographer's dream ... so many beautiful pictures to capture! We have seen the Dogwood season begin to open on the mountain, a red-headed woodpecker hammering out a meal, graceful deer leap across our path and the neighbors tell us that we will see our share of black bears.

You are only minutes from Vogel State Park, Brasstown Bald, Helton Creek Falls, and the Appalachian Trail. Hiking trails are close by, horseback riding at the Trackrock Stables, tubing at Pappy's and in Helen, digging for gold in Dahlonega, boating and fishing at Notelly Lake, shopping at the Premium Outlet Mall (woo hoo!), swimming at Vogel State Park, jogging in Meeks Park, and in the Fall... the changing of the leaves and the local festivals.

'Our grandson made this tour for us'

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Property Type

  • Cabin
  • 1115 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

  • Vacation Rental

Meals

  • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

  • Events Allowed
  • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

    Must be at least 21 to rent this cabin and provide a valid telephone number...moreless

  • Children Welcome:

    Decking has lattice in place to protect young children. Also main deck is screened in. There also is a custom-made swing set off to the side 'fort style'....moreless

  • Non Smoking Only:

    Smoking inside the cabin is not permitted and you will be charged a $250.00 special cleaning fee if our caretakers finds that this has occurred....moreless

  • Pets Not Allowed:

    Please no pets. We love animals but they are never allowed on the grounds, our cabin manager and the cleaning crew will know and a 250.00 cleaning fee will be charged....moreless

  • Wheelchair Inaccessible

Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4

  • Great room: 2 sleep sofa /futon

    Sleeps two-Broyhill...moreless

  • Bedroom 1: 1 queen

    Queen Bed...moreless

  • Bedroom 2: 2 twin/ single

    Two twin beds...moreless

  • Each bedroom is a good size with the master having a computer desk and a wireless printer. A huge walk-in closet provides lots of space. Hangars are provided. The deck off the master has an Amish glider with a beautiful quiet view. From here you can look out over the Trackrock Valley toward the mountains. All beds as of May 2016 have a 4 inch memory foam topper and sleep even better....moreless

Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom

  • Bathroom 1: toilet, combination tub/shower

    ...moreless

  • Bathroom 2: toilet

    sink...moreless

  • The half bath downstairs has a toilet and sink and also has a full sized washer and dryer. We provide body wash upstairs and homemade laundry soap for your clothes "we also have name brand laundry soap" but most of our guests like the homemade!...moreless

Other Amenities

  • Smoking is permitted outside the cabin only; smoking inside may incur a special cleaning charge of $250.00. We upgraded the family area with a 40 in Samsung with 250 channels of cable TV. We also upgraded the master bedroom to a 32 in TV. There also is a ROKU XS. With this unit you will find Angry Birds, besides the other free stations that are supported. This unit also has an USB port, you can either bring your own movies on an external drive, or your audio files on a jump drive and enjoy the music of your choice. For additional details concerning this unit, go to www.roku.com. There also is a compact stereo with an iPod dock. A new fire pit was added in Aug. of 2011 for you to enjoy during cooler evenings. Iron and ironing board are provided. One thing I always hated was renting and not knowing what coffee filters to bring. We have a nice coffee maker and provide the cone filters. We also added a new coffee grinder in Dec. 2011....moreless

Entertainment

  • Books:

    Located in the bookcase...moreless

  • CD Player
  • DVD Player:

    There is a brand new in 2016 Samsung 3D Blu-Ray player installed and through a Pioneer Elite Receiver....moreless

  • Games:

    There are 3 or 4 board games located in the bookcase....moreless

  • Games For Kids
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable:

    Converted to cable TV supporting 250 channels. Large 40 inch downstairs and 32 inch in master bedroom....moreless

  • Stereo:

    New Pioneer Elite Receiver installed....moreless

  • Television:

    Samsung 40 inch LCD TV with remote. There is a ROKU connected allowing you to stream and it has a USB so you can bring your own movies or pictures and watch them! ...moreless

  • Video Game Console:

    Angry Birds from the connected ROKU XS player....moreless

  • Video Games:

    On ROKU...moreless

  • Video Library:

    There are some DVD's lcated in the bookcase....moreless

Theme

  • Adventure
  • Away From It All
  • Budget
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions

Attractions

  • Autumn Foliage
  • Churches
  • Cinemas
  • Festivals
  • Forests
  • Library
  • Marina
  • Museums
  • Pond
  • Recreation Center
  • Restaurants
  • Waterfalls
  • Winery Tours

Local Services & Businesses

  • ATM/Bank
  • Hospital
  • Massage Therapist
  • Medical Services

Leisure Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Eco Tourism
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Paddle Boating
  • Scenic Drives
  • Sight Seeing
  • Walking

Location Type

  • Mountain:

    These are beautiful peaceful montains that provide a scenic back drop to the cabin....moreless

  • Mountain View:

    View of Brasstown Bald and also the TrackRock Valley. There are many mountains in view and close to many hiking and bicycle trails....moreless

  • Rural:

    You feel like you are out in the country but close to a major road and only 9 miles to town....moreless

Sports & Adventure Activities

  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Golf
  • Golf Privileges Optional
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Ice Skating
  • Jet Skiing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Mountaineering
  • Rafting
  • Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Water Tubing
  • Whitewater Rafting

Dining

  • Dining Area
  • Seating for 6 people

General

  • Air Conditioning:

    New Amana system installed in 2011 and is checked each year and well maintained....moreless

  • Alarm Clock
  • Basic Soaps
  • Broadband Access:

    20 mbps fiber connected in cabin...moreless

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Clothes Dryer:

    Kenmore installed new in 2011, and is full size. We usually have clean free sheets provided....moreless

  • Ducted Heating
  • Fireplace:

    One load of firewood provided for fireplace and another load provided at the fire pit. Additional wood can be purchased....moreless

  • Firewood
  • Free Long Distance:

    Free within the United States, all International calling blocked....moreless

  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating:

    New Amana system installed in 2011...moreless

  • Internet:

    Fiber connected broadband supports 20mbps down and 10 mbps up. New Netgear wireless router supporting 802.11n and is locked down. Wireless printer with paper, also wired connection supported. ...moreless

  • Iron & Board
  • Laundry Soap
  • Linens Provided:

    Towels, wash clothers and bed linen provided...moreless

  • Living Area
  • Living Room:

    New queen sofa sleeper in May, 2016...moreless

  • Local Maps
  • Mobile Phone:

    Great coverage in the area through Verizon...moreless

  • Paper Towels
  • Parking
  • Parking Off Street:

    Large graded parking area...moreless

  • Sofa Bed
  • Telephone:

    Local and long distance US calls free, international calling blocked....moreless

  • Toilet Paper
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine:

    We provide detergent. Kenmore installed new in 2011 and is full size. There is brand name laundry soap and also homemade soap that our guests love, takes only 1/2 cup....moreless

  • Wireless Internet:

    Wireless router installed and also a HP wireless printer in the cabin and paper provided. We support A through N speeds and router supports streaming....moreless

  • Wood Fireplace:

    Wood is provided starting October 1 till May 1. If you desire wood outside of these times, my cabin manager, Frank, will bring over some wood for a good price and also a fire pit with wood pr...moreless

Kitchen

  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Coffee Maker:

    Nice Cuisinart with coffee filters provided and also has the gold basket to use if you prefer. We also have a new Keurig B60 brewing system so bring your favorite K-cups....moreless

  • Cooking Utensils:

    We have tried to make sure the basic cooking tools have been placed in the cabin. We add each time we visit our cabin. We also have a coffee grinder. There also is an ice cream maker....moreless

  • Dishes & Utensils:

    Service for 6 and also includes items required for baking and other needs...moreless

  • Dishwasher:

    New, installed in July 2015. Most guests didn't care but decided to add one anyway. We provide the liquid for washing and rinse agent. Bottles are located below the sink....moreless

  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen:

    All appliances were replaced starting in 2011 and are full sized....moreless

  • Microwave:

    New and installed in April 2011...moreless

  • Oven:

    Full size oven with top burners. New and installed in Nov. 2012....moreless

  • Pantry Items:

    New blender in October 2012. We also just added a small ice cream maker/yogurt maker. This is located upstairs in the closet in the master bedroom....moreless

  • Refrigerator:

    Full sized from Sears, includes an ice maker...moreless

  • Stove:

    New Amana stove installed in November 2012...moreless

  • Stove
  • Toaster

Outside

  • Balcony:

    Off the master bedroom...moreless

  • Barbecue
  • Beach Chairs
  • Binoculars
  • Child's Swing
  • Deck / Patio:

    Beautiful decks. The master bedroom has its own deck and faces the mountains providing a great view and also has a new Amish glider for relaxing....moreless

  • Golf:

    Ten miles from Butternut Country Club. Sometimes we can get specials....moreless

  • Outdoor Grill:

    New grill in 2016. There is a backup propane tank in the event the current tank runs empty....moreless

  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Wood Deck
 

Reviews

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
Dates Nightly Weekend Night Weekly Monthly * Event
Peak Rate
Apr 1 - Oct 31, 2016
2 night min stay 		$70
$449 $1,650
My Standard Rate
2 night min stay 		$65
$415 $1,460
* Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

  • Clean Fee $70 + tax
  • Tax Rate 12%

Notes:

We do offer specials for last minute getaways when the cabin is not booked. Please we do not allows pets.

Owner's cancellation policy:

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

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Location

95 Miles
Nearest Airport
Atlanta
9 Miles
Nearest Golf
Blairsville-Butternut Golf Course
1 Miles
Nearest Motorway
HWY 180
4 Miles
Nearest Restaurant
Jim's Smokin Que 'Awesome Ribs' and Pappy's

Car: Necessary

Our cabin is located in the desirable area known as Choestoe Hills overlooking the Trackrock Valley. We are not a cheap cabin, just affordable!

There are approximately ten (10) cabins in this area and only two are available to the public for renting.

Blairsville is 8 miles away with its many thrift stores, consignment and antique shops. For the serious shopper, the Premium Outlet Mall is about an hour away and Atlanta and Asheville, NC are two hours away. Helen, GA is about an hour away with its many Christmas stores for shopping.

Blairsville was recently selected as one of the Applachian Trail towns with the Applachian Trail close by.

Pappy's, just down the road, has water tubing ... you can actually see the tubers go by as you sit and have your meal.

You will fall in love with this area and its people ... Southern hospitality is a reality in Blairsville!

Other Activities: White water rafting, many waterfalls, hiking trails, the beautiful Vogel State Park with its many trails, lake and water falls and the Appalachian Trail are all very close.

Golf: There are two golf courses within 10 miles... Butternut Creek Golf Course is a favorite and you will find a brochure inside the cabin.

Ski: Sky Valley, NC

This is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes away.

Fishing- this would be Southern Highroads Outfitters in Blairsville I had a guest who hired a guide for an awesome 4 hours fly fishing lesson and loved it. They are great people and my guest's wife texted me about all the fish he caught.

 

Owner info

Year Purchased: 2011

About the owner: Esther and I have been married over 25 years and we love people as each person is unique. Have you ever sat in the Atlanta airport and watch people as they walk by, observe their manners, and gestures. We have met the nicest people who have become our guests and many have provided insight into how we can better accommodate future guests which is what this is about. Many are just wanting to 'pay the mortgage', this is not an issue with us as we really desire to please our guests.

Why the Owner Chose Blairsville, GA, USA:
It was a foreclosure and when we walked through the door on Valentines Day 2011 and pulled back the drapes and saw the view, it was 'love at first sight'. We then started to mold the cabin to our liking as Esther started to pick out the color of paint and obtain furniture from the local shops.

The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
Choestoe Sanctuary is close to all the natural points of interest and provides a peaceful haven to rest and reflect. I am sure tthe reviews highlight this fact. Everything was added as though we were going to live here all the time as many places provide cheap items, we have not. Each time we vacation there, we add sometime new.

Contact us

Speaks: english

Links to more information:

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Photos

  • One guest just wrote "The view looks like a canvas"

    One guest just wrote "The view looks like a canvas"

  • View of Trackrock Valley toward Brasstown Bald Mountain

    View of Trackrock Valley toward Brasstown Bald Mountain

  • New stand with receiver and options.

    New stand with receiver and options.

  • New sofa really lightens up the area.

    New sofa really lightens up the area.

  • New carpet installed last August, we make sure you have what you need!

    New carpet installed last August, we make sure you have what you need!

  • New dishwasher in 2015

    New dishwasher in 2015

  • Master Bedroom

    Master Bedroom

  • Master bath showing new countertop

    Master bath showing new countertop

  • Screened in deck to relax and enjoy with the mountains behind you!

    Screened in deck to relax and enjoy with the mountains behind you!

  • Breakfast with an awesome view!

    Breakfast with an awesome view!

  • Who knows what guests may cross your path. This time there were four or five.

    Who knows what guests may cross your path. This time there were four or five.

  • Fall colors - 2011 - front of cabin

    Fall colors - 2011 - front of cabin

  • Looking over Trackrock Valley

    Looking over Trackrock Valley

  • Beautiful mountain sunrise on Jan. 19, 2012

    Beautiful mountain sunrise on Jan. 19, 2012

  • New sleeper sofa May 2016. One guest has already requested the brand and model!

    New sleeper sofa May 2016. One guest has already requested the brand and model!

  • We provide all type if cookware, even cast iron to cook with!

    We provide all type if cookware, even cast iron to cook with!

  • View from living room, notice all appliances are full size!

    View from living room, notice all appliances are full size!

  • Heading upstairs to two bedrooms and full-sized bath

    Heading upstairs to two bedrooms and full-sized bath

  • Twin bedroom

    Twin bedroom

  • Half bath, new countertops and full washer/dryer on left.

    Half bath, new countertops and full washer/dryer on left.

  • Relax in this Amish glider from the master bedroom deck!

    Relax in this Amish glider from the master bedroom deck!

  • Firepit for grilling hotdogs or 'smores or sitting around the fire.

    Firepit for grilling hotdogs or 'smores or sitting around the fire.

  • Guest state "we have the views that other cabins claim"!

    Guest state "we have the views that other cabins claim"!

  • Even under the deck is screened

    Even under the deck is screened

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This listing was first published here in 2011.

Date last modified - Saturday, September 24, 2016

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