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Sparrow's Rest - A Place to Retreat

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Mountain view

Explore the area

Sky Valley, GA

Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
Highlands Aerial Park
‪4 min drive‬
Dry Falls
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

About this property

Sparrow's Rest - A Place to Retreat

Located on golf course with wonderful views from inside your suite or sitting on your porch. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath, keeping room with 50' flat screen tv, wet bar area equipped with coffee pot, microwave, and refrigerator is the perfect place to truly get away. Golf, hike ,shop, and explore our beautiful area or visit nearby towns of Dillard, Clayton, Highlands, and Franklin. Swim, Tennis, Health Club included in your package.

Property manager

Pamela Spears

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Guests are special and so is our home. We invite you to enjoy our area and respect the environment.

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dillard

Located in Dillard, this apartment is next to a golf course and in the mountains. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Osage Farm and Whistle Stop Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Highlands Aerial Park and Andy's Trout Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

Sky Valley, GA

What's nearby

Highlands Aerial Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Andy's Trout Farm - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
12 Spies Vineyards and Farm - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
Highlands Country Club - 20 min drive - 17.7 km
Dry Falls - 25 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬19 min drive
‪The Dillard House - ‬15 min drive
‪Cupboard Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪Julep Farms - Dillard - ‬11 min drive
‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sparrow's Rest - A Place to Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sparrow's Rest - A Place to Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sparrow's Rest - A Place to Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sparrow's Rest - A Place to Retreat located?

This family-friendly Dillard apartment building is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest, Highlands Aerial Park and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center. Nantahala National Forest and Fisher Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

8 Jun, 2025

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

We have stayed here for years. Always great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

28 Oct, 2024

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

Short stay for wedding festivities

The property was in a great location (Sky Valley is a magnificent place) and provided all the comfort and amenities we required for our five night stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick d.

12 Jun, 2023

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

Another beautiful golf weekend.

Had fantastic weather and a great place to stay!! 2nd visit staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari K.

13 Oct, 2024

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

Peaceful

This place was great for our weekend get away. My husband & I went along with another couple. Place was cute, cozy, peaceful & very beautiful views! I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun K.

9 Jun, 2020

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

Sky Valley golf retreat

Wonderful place. Loved it and can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joellen M., Tallahassee

6 Aug, 2023

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

Short trip

Beautiful location. Wonderful hosts.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel P.

28 Aug, 2024

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

Golf Trip and Relaxation

Second stay here. We enjoyed the large, well furnished porch overlooking the 6th fairway, with plenty of privacy. The tasteful furnishings gave the feel of a cozy mountain cottage. We played golf and drove to Highlands, NC for some excellent dining options. Thoroughly enjoyed our time and will certainly stay again. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

erica d.

15 Oct, 2023

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

Sky Valley

We had a great weekend getaway. Nice and quiet, just the birds and the great Mountain View’s.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margueritte R.

18 May, 2023

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

Respite

Very comfortable, quiet, relaxing. The owners were very accommodating. We definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

10 Oct, 2016

Beautiful property in great location

Spacious and clean. Convenient to Highlands and Dillard. Lots to do from this gorgeous property, even if golf is not on your itinerary.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Armand G.

28 May, 2024

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

Memorial Day Weekend Golf Getaway

Sparrows Rest is the best! We had a wonderful 4-day stay filled with golf, hiking, shopping, and dining. Sky Valley location is close to the Highlands and Clayton Georgia but far enough away to be secluded, peaceful, and quiet. The golf course is the main attraction but there are plenty of other things to do. Sparrows Rest is the perfect place to stay so you can experience all the area has to offer.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

john j.

16 Aug, 2023

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

August getaway

The property is beautiful and the vrbo hosts were fantastic! Kitchen area is pretty small but the amazing deck does have a nice Webber grill which is helpful. We will go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Armand G., Cumming, Georgia USA

6 Sept, 2023

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

2nd Stay; Golf Get-away

This is the second time we've stayed at Sparrow's Rest. It is an ideal spot for us since we play golf. The location is on the 6th fairway and very close to the clubhouse. The 2 bedrooms have King beds and separate baths. Everything is clean and cozy - perfect for our golf get-away!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talia W.

1 Nov, 2023

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

Race weekend

This was the second time to stay at this location. It was perfect for the race that weekend. The home was clean and no issues arose.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

26 Sept, 2023

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

Comfortable and peaceful

My husband and I met our son here for four wonderful days of golf, beautiful weather, a day at Clingman’s Dome and time together as we live in Florida and our son in Charlotte. The beds were comfortable and we slept well and spent a lot of time on the veranda overlooking the golf course. Very clean and Pamela and David were very accommodating. We hope to stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., Winder, GA

22 Oct, 2017

Lovely property! Great stay!

Very nice layout for 4. Tastefully decorated - the beds were extremely comfortable and the view is beautiful. Very clean! Just a note - there is no stove or oven so cooking is not an option. Only 20 minutes to the Highlands. We enjoyed this peaceful weekend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Armand G., Dunwoody, Georgia USA

1 May, 2023

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

Just What We Needed

My wife and I were looking for a quick weekend getaway during the Bear Shadow music festival. We also like to play golf and Sky Valley has a wonderful golf course. The accommodations were wonderful, right on the 6th Fairway, quiet easy to access, and close to everything we wanted to do. Thank you Pamela for providing Sparrow's Rest to us!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Martin A S.

24 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Sky Valley

The weather cooperated to make this a beautiful wedding day. Arrived a little early to check everything out. The pictures were very good of the place and had some communications problems with the phone service in the area. I had to go to the club house to get phone service to contact the owner. The apartment was very nice and was easy o settle into. Got connected to the Wifi and that made a world of difference on the phones. Too busy to rest, but it was a nice place to unwind.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B., Tampa, Florida

26 Aug, 2018

At Sparrow’s Rest, Sky Valley Georgia

We had a wonderful time on our recent visit to Sky Valley! It was the perfect spot. Views of the gorgeous golf course and mountains. The weather and golf were great! ⛳️ Well, the weather was really phenomenal! Anyone who stays here won’t be disappointed! Thank you Pamela and David for sharing the lower part of your quaint and cozy home with us. Marion and Bill Bartlett & Trina and Tom Bartlett

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Will E.

19 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Anniversary Trip

The host was very nice and welcoming, even going so far as to leave snacks and bottles of water to help us feel welcome. One thing I was not aware of when we booked is that the condo is located on the basement level and the host lives upstairs. It wasn't a problem, just not something I was aware of when we booked. Aside from that we had a good experience staying at this condo.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn E.

4 Aug, 2024

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

Wedding Trip

We came up for a wedding in Highlands, NC. This location was beautiful and conveniently located to several towns. We will definitely be back to spend some more time!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

28 Oct, 2023

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

Perfect for a family golf outing

Right on the golf course, we really enjoyed our stay. Course was beautiful, esp with the autumn leaves changing colors. Clubhouse was nice, but the pool and hot tub had closed Oct 16th for the season. The unit was clean and comfortable. Definitely has a cabin/cozy vibe with vintage pieces. The unit is a living room with one wall being the kitchenette and two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. All rooms have a door to the patio. It was about 15-20 minutes to the closest restaurants, but we didn’t mind the curvy roads into town.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth B.

26 Sept, 2023

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

Anniversary 66 th.

The host was very gracious and accommodating . We had a very relaxing stay. Constructive criticism:; The view from the patio of the golf course could have been better if the shrubs had been trimmed down some.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talia W.

7 Nov, 2022

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

Perfect

The rental was super clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

beth j.

27 Sept, 2022

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

Great location for excursions or staying and enjoying the beauty!

Sky Valley is a hub for traveling up to Highlands NC, Cashiers, NC, Sapphire, NC or south to Dillard GA or Clayton GA. There’s so much to do at Sky valley too. Play golf, hike, visit Mud Falls at edge of golf course, play pickle ball, take kiddos to playground or just take leisurely walks enjoying the scenery. We ventured out to Highlands, Cashiers and Tiger Mountain. Dillard has a beautiful addition in Julep Farms. We love this area for its beauty, great restaurants, quaint roadside stands and so many outdoor activities. There’s a new roller coaster in Scaly- the Scaly Screamer! Fun all around everywhere you go!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pamela Spears

Residents of Sky Valley with local knowledge of surrounding area ready to
assist in planning your getaway trip.

Why they chose this property

Wonderful getaway with area fully renovated for comfort and enjoyment.

What makes this property unique

Championship golf at your doorstep in a beautiful mountain community, but
minutes from shopping, restaurants, theatre and local festivals in nearby
Highlands North Carolina or Clayton and Dillard, Georgia. Recreational activities open all year. Zipline, snow tubing, ice skating, and now a Mountain Coaster all within a few miles from Sky Valley..,Golf too unless there’s snow!