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Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens

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A wooden log cabin with a porch, rocking chairs, and a view of a forest.
A wooden cabin with a covered porch and a chimney, surrounded by trees in a forested area.
A log cabin interior with a wooden staircase, a leather sofa, a fireplace, and a patterned rug.
A cabin surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a dining area, and a cozy living room with a leather couch.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Warm Springs or Pine Mountain, GA
  • Place, Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Callaway Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Animal Safari
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd story Larger bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

First floor Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

MB Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens

Whether you plan to celebrate a honeymoon or anniversary, or enjoy a few days of "family time", we welcome you to Casa Cardinal. Rock on the porch, or go for long walks in the woods, then enjoy cooking in a completely outfitted kitchen. Savor the sounds of nature, or watch streaming TV. This is a custom built cabin offering a peaceful retreat! and located, literally, at the end of the road at Mountain Top. As you'll see from the most sweeping porch in the resort, cardinals, hummingbirds, deer and other wood critters appreciate the remoteness, and so will you.

All year 'round, you'll enjoy the ever changing panorama from the porch rockers and swing: spring blooms, summer shade, or cascade of fall color. If you're a winter hiker, you'll return to a roaring fire in the stone fireplace. Two bedrooms, two baths and a loft - sleeps 4 adults or a couple with 2 children comfortably. The decor is cozy and welcoming without being too frilly, or too "country"... just your "home away from home". The entrance ramp and interior, master bath and bedroom, were built to accommodate guests with mobility restrictions on the first floor but is not completely to ADA. On a rainy afternoon, the upstairs loft provides a comfy reading nook, skylight and a second full bath. Fully furnished for a weekend, or a few weeks, "mi casa es tu casa".

Casa Cardinal is located a few miles from Callaway Gardens and Warm Springs, in a small private development surrounded by FDR Park. Picturesque setting, well outfitted kitchen with full sized stove, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, and all the pots, utensils, glassware and dishes you’ll need! Linens & soap provided; W/D on first floor.

Kim, Ali and Stefani invite you to share our take on tranquility.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Owners not responsible for falls on stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Never indoors. Be considerate.
No outdoor fires - no fire pit - no campfires. We're a log cabin surrounded by trees and a long way from a fire hydrant or department.
Please expect to provide a copy of your Driver's License by email within 48 hours of booking. Thank you!

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number None
Property # 4018049
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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

Pine Mountain

Located in Pine Mountain, this cabin is in a rural area and near a water park. Some of the area's popular attractions include Callaway Gardens and Wild Animal Safari. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Mountain Creek Villas Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Sweetland Amphitheatre at Boyd Park. Waterskiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Warm Springs or Pine Mountain, GA

What's nearby

  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Callaway Gardens Robin Lake Beach - 15 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Callaway Gardens - 16 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Wild Animal Safari - 23 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Columbus State University - 49 min drive - 67.2 km

Getting around

  • Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Marcos Mexican Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Barbecue - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bulloch House Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Piedmont Dining Room - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪UniquExpressions Gallery & Boutique - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Callaway Gardens Robin Lake Beach and Chipley Historical Center. Callaway Golf Course and Callaway Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by KIM M. LEWIS

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Kim, Ali and Stefani welcome you to our beloved log cabin and hope you make your own family memories! We three (mother & daughters) built the cabin to be a place of peace and spirituality-- a place to enjoy nature and one another. Over the years, we have hiked, biked and horseback ridden pretty much all of Callaway Gardens, FDR park, Warm Springs, LaGrange, Westpoint and surrounding countryside. A former military family, we still travel the world, but love to return to Casa Cardinal, to rock on the porch, enjoy the fireplace, play board games and enjoy photography. Now that reliable internet has arrived;-) we particularly enjoy sharing our home-away with other foreign service and military members and their families, teachers, authors & artists, and all who are young at heart or who find the flora and fauna, as well as rich history and outdoors activities in the area, a welcomed change of pace.

Why they chose this property

With roots in Atlanta, but a life spent in Florida, Callaway Gardens was a family "stop" along the oft traveled road in-between. On one such stop, to marvel at the Christmas Fantasy of Lights at Callaway Gardens, Kim, Ali and Stefani found Mountain Top Resort was being planned, near FDR park and above Callaway Gardens. We chose the lot literally at the end of road, bordering the forest and brimming with fireflies and birdlife. We intended our cabin to be a place to relax, observe and enjoy nature and our own ever-changing lives. From the start, young Stefani (later an architectural student and designer) had clear ideas as to how to build and furnish our cabin. Over the years, Ali (now an ER Doc) and Kim (slow retiring from DOD) also brought items which reflect our international travels and interests, yet fit harmoniously into our simple place. When the girls were small, the surrounding attractions offered safe but beautiful trails for them to explore; as they grew up, the cabin, Callaway and day-trips to Atlanta's great museums, shopping and restaurants made our cabin the perfect place to share with friends. Designed with future accessibility and space utility in mind, we three plan to keep the cabin for decades to come and to continue to enjoy the seasons of our family's life, as much as the panorama of nature's changing annual seasons. We hope you will do likewise, as our guests.

What makes this property unique

There are many log cabins sprinkled around Pine Mountain and Warm Springs, but our cabin was one of the first. We situated our cabin to allow for privacy and proximity to woodlands nature. We enjoy morning coffee on the porch, rocking or porch-swinging; and evening wine as the sun sets and the wood fire in the fireplace is started. The downstairs master has a sauna and walk-in shower with a built in seat. Upstairs, the girls' room, has a skylight which often showcases a passing moon, as well as a loft for reading or naps. A metal roof allows just the right amount of soothing patter on the roof when the rains come. It's simple, but cozy and convenient. Internet allows for one, streaming, TV; a dishwasher and stackable washer/dryer make the cabin modern. If you like the all white sterility of chain hotels, then our cabin is not for you. If you prefer the peace and quiet, and tasteful colors and textures of nature, then you will find your comfy escape here.

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