Golf + Fishing + Boating, Perfect 2 bedroom + Loft in Big Canoe, Sleeps 6-8

Some of the biggest reasons we chose Big Canoe:

Private gated setting & exclusivity – Guests staying in vacation rentals get access to amenities inside the gates, creating a more controlled, less crowded experience compared with public mountain destinations.
Mountain scenery without remote travel – Located about an hour north of Atlanta, visitors get Blue Ridge mountain views, forests, lakes, waterfalls, and hiking without a long drive.
Resort-style amenities inside one community
3 lakes for fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating
Beach club area at Lake Disharoon
Pools and recreation centers
27-hole golf course
Tennis and pickleball courts
Fitness and wellness facilities
Outdoor appeal for families – Over 20 miles of trails, waterfalls, lakes, wildlife, and kid-friendly activities make it attractive for families wanting a “stay inside the community” vacation.
Four-season destination
Spring wildflowers and hiking
Summer lake and pool vacations
Fall foliage season (major draw)
Cozy winter cabin stays
Access to North Georgia attractions nearby – Visitors often combine Big Canoe with day trips to Dahlonega wineries and gold history, Amicalola Falls State Park, Blue Ridge, apple orchards in Ellijay, and mountain towns like Helen

What makes Petit Crest Villas unique is that it combines the privacy of standalone mountain villas with access to the amenities of Big Canoe, while still feeling more like a secluded cabin retreat than a typical resort stay.

Free-standing villa designs – Unlike condos or attached resort units, Petit Crest offers individual villa-style accommodations with more privacy, wooded surroundings, private decks, and cabin-style layouts. The villas accommodate up to 8 guests with king + queen bedrooms, loft space, full kitchens, fireplaces, and balconies. They have also been undergoing renovations and updates.
Lake Petit setting – The villas sit near Lake Petit, a mountain lake surrounded by seven peaks, giving guests mountain views plus water access—something not every North Georgia mountain property offers.
Inside the private gates of Big Canoe – Guests stay within the exclusive Big Canoe community and gain access to mountain amenities including:
3 lakes
hiking trails and waterfalls
golf
tennis & pickleball
fitness facilities
pools and Lake Disharoon beach area
“Mountain escape without roughing it” experience – Petit Crest is positioned for travelers wanting nature, but with resort comforts: fireplaces, full kitchens, laundry, Wi-Fi, fitness amenities, pools, and family space.
Four-season destination appeal
Spring: dogwoods and wildflowers
Summer: lakes and pools
Fall: North Georgia foliage
Winter: mountain views and cozy fireside stays
Close to Atlanta but feels remote – About an hour from Atlanta, guests get a mountain getaway without a long travel day.