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'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities

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Living area
Property grounds
Almost Heaven
Fall in Big Canoe
Dining Room table that expands to 107 inches

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Loft

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

WC

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities

COVID-19 cancellations - we will give a 100% refund or reschedule your reservation if you need to cancel or change your reservation because of COVID-19.

Vacation in the Mountains of Big Canoe, Georgia. Lake house with mountain and golf course views.

Spend your vacation this year in our four bedroom, four and a half bath, Luxury Home. The house also includes two family rooms, a loft that can be used as a 5th bedroom, patio with a large hot tub overlooking the lake, screened porch, and large deck where you can enjoy a view of the lake, pool, golf course, and mountains.

A small dog of 20 lbs or less are allowed. Contact host for details.

Everything you need to enjoy your time at Big Canoe is available to you in our home located on Lake Disharoon. You can wake up to the sound of the Canadian Geese flying overhead and go to sleep listening to the songs of the frogs. Our home has central heat and air as well as ceiling fans in all rooms, but sometimes you don't even need them!

Our house comfortably accommodates a maximum of 10 people including children.

Set in the foothills of the scenic North Georgia Mountains with elevations exceeding 3000 feet lays the enchanted land known as Big Canoe. Be prepared to brake for deer or wild turkey at any given turn in the road.

You can walk out the back door of our house and down the hill to the lake (beach), pool, waterside, and fitness center with an indoor pool. No need to get in the car if you don't want to.

Keywords: Mountain House
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Contact host for more info
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
CHECK-OUT LIST 1. Empty dishwasher 2. Clean
5. Strip sheets and pillow cases from beds
Guest agree to terms in Rental Agreement.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Jasper

Located in Jasper, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Amicalola Falls State Park and McGraw Ford Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Burt's Pumpkin Farm and Gibbs Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Gold City Corral and Atlanta Motorsports Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Big Canoe, GA

What's nearby

  • Disharoon Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Canoe Outdoor Tennis Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 23 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Lake Lanier - 35 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Avalon - 56 min drive - 60.7 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowes Foods - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Hare - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Quick Burger Drive In - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities on 26 Mar 2026 start from £281, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities located?

This family-friendly Jasper holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Big Canoe Outdoor Tennis Center and Disharoon Beach. McDaniel Meadows Dog Park and Diamond Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent time! Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tori O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was such a great find for our christmas vacation with our friends. There were 10 of us in total from 4 years old to 55 years old and everyone had a great time. I will say, The photos didnt do the space justice. It was much bigger than anticipated. We really enjoyed the hot tub, as well as the fire place! I didnt love that there was only 1 working television and not very much seating for thay many people, but we made it work. Tom was a great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Rose T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prime location

Loved being so close to all of the action. Property was great and owners were super helpful and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great location right near the lake. We had a relaxing time and enjoyed the hot tub as well. We will definitely look into returning. Host was wonderful and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaidev D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host great stay

Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karlie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost Heaven

Beautiful home, with beautiful views!!! The hosts were incredibly responsive and helpful, offering great recommendations and making sure our stay was seamless from start to finish. Wonderful times with family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost Heaven

This vacation rental was fabulous! The access to amenities was amazing. It was convenient and easy to get everywhere we wanted to go. The home was perfect for our family. It had space for work, play, and relaxation. I can’t find enough words to express how much we enjoyed the stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful accommodations and location

The property was wonderful and Tom was very easy to communicate with throughout. Plenty of space and areas to enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the amenities and location. This has to be one of three houses this close to the beach and lake activities. Perfect for a peaceful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Home

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was as stated. We enjoyed the hot tub and found some really nice hiking trails. A short walk down to the beach. Our dog really enjoyed it as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Get-A-Way

Family had a great weekend get together. Especially enjoyed stroll around lake and yrails
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best family vacation!

So fun and easy! Beautiful all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ida H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quiet and tranquil

very quiet and tranquil location. We loved how it is tucked away and backs up to the lake. Very close to the trails and pool area. Host was very helpful and responsive to every question we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valorie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Host!

Tom is a very gracious and generous host- making sure everything went smoothly for our wedding weekend. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Great Place

Almost Heaven was wonderful. The house is warm and inviting with everything you need. The adults and kids were comfortable and we all enjoyed the games in the loft. I would stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost Heaven is accurate

Came for granddaughters wedding. House was perfect! Convenient to dinners, etc. Scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Diana

Our host was wonderfully responsive and the place was in a great location for our grandchildren. The house is a bit worn, but worked for us since we had small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot in Big Canoe

We’ve been to Big Canoe numerous times, and Almost Heaven is our favorite rental there. The house had everything we needed, and the hot tub was a fun bonus. The location so close to the Beach Club cannot be beat, especially when you have kids and are there in the summer. Tom is a fantastic host, responsive and kept us up to speed on everything we needed to know.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

We enjoyed our extended family stay at this house, and another up the road. This house had plenty of sleeping area, was well clean and well maintained, great location where you could walk down to the beach club, and a communicative and helpful owner. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Home and Fantastic Hosts

Worth every penny. This was possibly the best VRBO experience I have every had. The home is so much better that it looks and the owners are simply amazing. Our hop is to rent here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion Fun

We rented two homes overlooking the beach club for our large family. It was wonderful being able to walk down to the beach club. The home was very well appointed. Tom was very helpful before our stay - even letting us know that the local store had a refrigeration problem the day before our stay began.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost Heaven

Beautiful property with a magnificent view of the lake from the family room. The house was clean and well stocked with all that we could possibly need. Tom, the property owner, was quick to respond to any questions or requests we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a nice place!

It was a pleasure communicating with Tom. He was a wonderful host and very helpful. The home was very nice, with really great amenities. The location is fantastic! Overall in a plus! Good job, Tom!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic, homey, amazing location

Beautiful house perched in the woods above the lake; the view from the living room window is like a picture postcard. The steep path behind the house takes you to the little beach (for boating, wading, volleyball) and to the hiking trails. It was somehow both spacious and snug, with autumnal decor, and with more rooms than we could even take advantage of.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

WONDERFUL ACCOMMODATIONS - VERY LOVELY AND EVERYTHING PROVIDED. ENJOYED THE HIKING, BEACH, LAKE, AND JUST HAVING COCKTAILS ON THE DECK AND THEN PLAYING BRIDGE (8 OF US IN THE PEACHY BRIDGE GROUP). COULD NOT ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE - ALMOST HEAVEN IT IS!

About the host

Hosted by Tom O'Connor

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Tom, Judi and Stephanie - We were the first home owners in the Laurel Ridge section of Big Canoe 19 years ago. We live in metro Atlanta in the town of Smyrna Georgia, 65 miles from Big Canoe. Judi is a retired elementary school teacher and Tom was a Sr. Project manager working projects in 27 countries and retired March 2016. Stephanie is our lovely special needs daughter and along with working is very active in a number of sports in Special Olympics.

Why they chose this property

This house will be like taking your own home on vacation with you. This house is not a small mountain cabin, It has room for the entire family to have their own space or bond together in the living room. From the lower level of the house it is only a 50 yard walk down the hill to the swim club and the start of the hiking trails through the woods. After a swim, hike or run in the woods you can relax in our 8 person hot tub.

What makes this property unique

You can sit in the living room and have a view of the mountains, beach and the golf course. In the morning. In the evening you can see wild life outside the windows. Unlike many homes in the area our parking pad will accommodate 4 cars.

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