'Stargazer Lodge' Amazing Mountain Home Above it All - Views for Miles
- House
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 2 nights
House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths, (Sleeps 6-8)
Bedrooms
Owner
Mark
- Languages:
- english
About Mark
Hi, I am Mark. I love to travel just like you probably do. I feel so lucky and blessed to own this beautiful home and even luckier to get to share it with you. I am involved in real estate (own and rent long and short term rentals) and my main role is as a handy man. Its a good thing that I am so handy and love to fix things and paint! My favorite thing is getting to stay at the cabin after some guests have left and reading all the kind, and amazing comments left in the guest book. It feels really good to know that I have brought a little joy and happiness to others!!
Mark purchased this House in 2008
Why Mark chose Dawsonville
Big Canoe really is such a beautiful place. Its the perfect combination of privacy and nature, but at the same time you won't feel like you are in the middle of the woods all alone. There is so much to do from fishing, swimming, canoeing, golfing, and my two favorites..hiking and eating out.
What makes this House unique
What really made me fall in love with Stargazer Lodge was the amazing Great Room and Kitchen! I love fixing dinner, while looking out over our great room. What really puts this room over the top for me is the amazing bay windows and view of the North Georgia Mountains! Sitting on our back deck eating dinner, really makes me appreciate the calm and serenity of the Mountains. The view during the day is amazing, and I love sitting with my friends and family around this table. If it's getting too sunny, we'll often move to our screened porch for cushioned seating, where you can still have a great view of the Mountains. At night, the views of the stars are amazing. I love opening the hot tub, and looking up at the stars while taking a nice relaxing dip. My friends and I love going upstairs to the den for movie night. We love cinema, and keep a ton of DVD's at our homes. We even started showing Netflix due to popular demand, and it's great too! We have a really comfortable sectional sofa that everyone relaxes on, and it really makes a nice touch to a wonderful day hiking, canoeing, and swimming.
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Air Conditioning
- Washer & Dryer
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Internet
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Parking
- Accessible
- Hot Tub
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detectorOne on each floor
- Fire extinguisherFireplace and under kitchen sink
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- MountainStargazer Lodge is nestled in the North Georgia Mountains in the gated, resort, community of Big Canoe. Mountain hikes, waterfalls, and wildlife are just a few steps away from Stargazer Lodge.
- ResortStargazer Lodge lies in the gated resort community of Big Canoe. Here in Big Canoe you have all-inclusive amenities like dining, hiking, swimming, golfing, and much more.
- Mountain ViewStargazer Lodge offers a beautiful panoramic view of the North Georgia Mountains. On a clear day, you can see Stone Mountain in the Distance, and the twinkling lights of Atlanta
General
- Telephone
- Air ConditioningAll the comforts of home including Central Heat and Air are available at Stargazer Lodge
- HeatingAll the comforts of home including Central Heat and Air are available at Stargazer Lodge
- Linens ProvidedLuxury linens and towels are provided for your stay.
- Washing MachineThe Kitchenaid washer and dryer is available for use during your stay, and Laundry Detergent is available for use.
- Clothes DryerThe Kitchenaid washer and dryer is available for use during your stay, and Laundry Detergent is available for use.
- FireplaceAvailable for the winter months, we have a wood burning fireplace in the great room.
- ParkingOff street parking is available on our driveway and there is space for 2 vehicles to be under covered parking.
- InternetHigh speed DSL Internet available through Windstream Cable and Internet.
- Towels ProvidedLuxury linens and towels are provided for your stay.
- Wireless InternetThe house has Wi-Fi
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- soaps basic
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomThe great room offers luxurious leather furnishings overlooking the Mountains of Big Canoe
Kitchen
- DishwasherThe Bosch dishwasher we have is easy to use, and has 4 different settings available.
- RefrigeratorThe side-by-side Frigidaire refrigerator supplies more than enough room for a large grocery store trip.
- StoveSmooth top stove.
- OvenThe GE ovenwith two oven racks and a broiler.
- MicrowaveOver the range microwave.
- Grill
- Coffee MakerStargazer has a 12 cup Krups coffee maker, and we supply the coffee filters.
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Ice Maker
- Lobster Pot
- Pantry ItemsVery limited, but always salt pepper coffee filter and an assortment of spices.
- Dishes & UtensilsSango dishes and Retroneu utensils are available for use, we have enough dishes & utensils to accommodate large family meals.
- KitchenOur chef's kitchen features all major appliances and tools needed for a full holiday meal. The kitchen also features an island, and is easily accessible to the dining area.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningUp to 7 guests can sit at the indoor dining table, and 2 guests can sit at the dining bar in the kitchen. Up to 6 guests can dine outside on the deck, overlooking the mountains.
Entertainment
- TelevisionA 37-inch, Sharp Brand LCD TV is available in the master bedroom. A 50-inch LG plasma TV is available upstairs in the Den.
- Satellite / CableWe offer basic cable through Windstream Internet & Cable. We have Netflix available for use as well.
- Stereo
- DVD PlayerWe have a Toshiba brand DVD player in the master bedroom, and we have a Sony DVD player in the upstairs Den.
- Books
- Foosball
- Game Room
- Games
- games kids
- Music Library
- Ping Pong Table
- Pool Table
- Video LibraryOur video library features over 300+ DVDs and
- Video Games
Outside
- Balcony
- porch/lanai
- Deck / Patio
Suitability
- wheelchair accessible
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Indoor Pool
- Sauna
- Heated Pool
- Communal Pool
- Hot Tub
- Spa Whirlpool
Onsite Services
- Massage
Notes
- Wireless DSL No Smoking
House Rules
Check-in: 3:30 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
No parties/events
No smoking
Cigarette smoking is permitted on the porch
Children allowed
Kids will have a great time in Big Canoe
Max guests:8
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
67 Reviews
Wonderful vacation home
Very nice home. Loved the open floor plan, the fireplace, and all of the available entertainment.
Perfect mountain retreat
Highly recommend this mountain home for your next rental. Mark is a great host. The check in process was very easy. The house exceeded our expectations. No detail was overlooked. Kitchen was fully stocked, bedding was cozy, great loft space, fun game room basement and comfy patio furniture. The listing didn’t mention the pinball machine, so that was a wonderful surprise for us!
We had a memorable weekend with out of town guests. Would definitely rent from Mark again.
Fall Getaway
This was a great property to relax and regenerate. Three nice bedrooms with King beds and private baths. Great couples weekend.
Wonderful place
We had a wonderful time. House was perfect and big canoe was beautiful.
Top-notch property and top-notch host
You won't be disappointed - the house is awesome, packed with amenities needed to make you comfortable from the moment you walk through the door. Great location and view. The host is also accommodating and highly responsive.
Lovely property
We enjoyed our getaway at this home! Kitchen well outfitted. Beds extremely comfortable. Trees were in full foliage but view was still nice. Hiking trails and pools were very nice. Navigating through Big Canoe takes a little getting use to. Just put your car in a low gear and go! All in all a wonderful trip. Especially loved the DVDs at night. Fun trip back 10 years when you got to shop for just the movie you wanted to see that night.
Location
Whenever I go stay at the cabins in Big Canoe, I'm always taken by the peace and serenity of the North Georgia mountains. It always makes me feel at ease to hear the churning and splashing of the waterfall at Shooting Star Falls, and I'm always left breathless looking out over the mountains while at Stargazer Lodge.
The three vacation rentals we offer in big canoe turns a picturesque destination, into memorable experience for everyone's tastes! Family owned and operated for over 10 years, Canoe Classic Rentals provides you exquisite accommodations with all the amenities you would desire from a 'home away from home.'
We know how important it is to find a mountain cabin rental that is more than just clean - our goal is to provide the ultimate rental experience with all of the necessities and comfort of your own home. Look no further than Canoe Classic rentals in the gated vacation community of Big Canoe.
Read further for more information on local attractions to Big Canoe and our vacation homes!
Gibbs Gardens - You’ll begin to experience Gibbs Gardens’ unique blend of natural and man-made features as soon as you turn onto Gibbs Drive. A shaded allée created by 120 Red Sunset Maples bordered by towering Leyland Cypress trees will lead you through a cathedral-like canopy of trees to the hidden gardens beyond.
Amicalola Falls State Park - Beautiful state park just 15 minutes from the gates of Big Canoe offers numerous hiking trails of varying lengths and a mountaintop lodge and restaurant. Amicalola is the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River and one of Georgia's most popular state parks.
Horseback Riding - Within a few minutes drive of Big Canoe is the Swan Center Monestary which provides horseback riding instruction and trail rides. Call ahead for reservations.
Burt's Pumpkin Farm - Very popular destination in the autumn and only minutes from the gates of Big Canoe. The farm is a sea of orange from late September on into November and offers hay rides and field trips throughout the fall season. With pumpkins of all sizes as well as Indian corn and a wide assortment of gourds, Burt's Farm is a must-visit when visiting Big Canoe in October.
Goldrush Dahlonega - The site of the very first gold rush in America, the quaint town of Dahlonega is just 25 minutes drive from Big Canoe through the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. With a great variety of gift and antique shops in it's well preserved downtown, Dahlonega is a great destination for the whole family. Visit the Gold Museum, do some shopping, visit a winery, or take in one of the town's many festivals throughout the year.
Lake Lanier Islands - Just 30 minutes from Big Canoe is Georgia's largest man-made lake and one of it's most visited destinations. With many options for boating, swimming, fishing, skiing and sailing, Lake Lanier has something for everyone.
White Water Rafting - If the calm waters of Big Canoe leave you wanting a little more adventure, travel north along Highway 515 through the gorgeous North Georgia mountains into Tennessee to raft the Ocoee River. An easy drive from Big Canoe, it's a family experience you won't soon forget.