Rating 5 (35)

Adventures At Big Canoe


Bedroom 5 bedrooms
Bathroom 3 baths
Guests 10 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Address: 60 Yanoo Trace

Location Location

Description Description
Adventures at Big Canoe, located near the north gate, is a short walk or drive to the Wildcat pool and trail. This secluded five-bedroom, three-bath home at the end of Yanoo Trace cul-de-sac offers ample parking. Spread out in the upstairs great room or the expansive downstairs recreation room. The newly renovated kitchen features a gas stove and beautiful counter seating. Downstairs, a conference room with an antique table seats 8-10, perfect for business meetings or gaming.

The front entrance opens to a great room with a flat-screen TV, gas fireplace, fully furnished kitchen, and a dining room seating 6-8. The main floor includes three bedrooms: a master with a queen bed, walk-in shower, and tub; and two guest bedrooms with queen beds sharing a bath with a tub/shower. A screened-in porch with new furniture and a large deck with patio dining furniture and a propane gas grill are off the great room. Downstairs, find a large recreation room with a flat-screen Smart TV, gas fireplace, game table, and two additional bedrooms (one queen, one with two twin beds) sharing a remodeled bath with a walk-in shower. Each bedroom has a TV.

The conference room or gaming room seats 8-10 at an antique table. The home's new landscaping enhances the mountain escape feel. Adjacent to hiking trails and a 5–10-minute walk to the Wildcat Pool area, this home is ideal for large families, groups, or business retreats. Enjoy a peaceful getaway at Big Canoe!

THE AREA:
Big Canoe is an 8,000-acre wildlife gated community in the hardwood forest of the Blue Ridge Mountains just north of Atlanta, offering over twenty-four miles of maintained hiking trails and plenty of wildlife including deer, black bears, and turkey. With seven mountains and five lakes, the community has a beautiful backdrop for its three championship golf courses, fourteen tennis courts, three swimming pools (one Big indoor), swimming lake (with beach, paddle boats, canoes, & paddle boards), stunning mountain lake (with marina, fishing & rental pontoon boats) and first-class wellness center and basketball court. As a renter, you have access to all of the Big Canoe amenities paid directly for each amenity. I'm sorry, but we do not offer any passes with the rental. We are more than happy to offer our recommendations about the local area and answer any questions you have about the home or the community. You can reach us through your booking conversation thread, or you can speak to our 24/7 Guest Experience Department.

Pickens County Business License #25396

AGE RESTRICTION:
Guest must be 30 Years or older to book this property. Confirmation must be provided on Rental Agreement.

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Amenities 86 Amenities
  • Luxury Home
  • Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia
Community Features
  • Antiquing
  • Basketball Court
  • Big Canoe
  • Eco Tourism
  • Gated Community
  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Marina
  • No 4 Wheel Drive Needed
  • Parking Including
  • Resort Amenities
  • Shopping
  • Swimming
  • Winery Tours
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathtub
  • Bed Linens
  • Blender
  • Cable
  • Childrens Book & Toys
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Desk
  • Dining table
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Essentials
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Family Friendly
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Fireplace
  • First Aid Kit
  • Games
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Indoor Gas Fireplace
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Keurig Coffee Maker
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Living Room
  • Microwave
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Sauna
  • Shampoo
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke Detector
  • Stove
  • Streaming TV
  • Toaster
  • Towels
  • Washer
  • Wifi
  • Wifi Speed (100+ MBPS)
  • Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
  • BBQ Area
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Communal Swimming Pool
  • Cycling
  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Fishing - Fly Fishing
  • Forest View
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kayak Canoe
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Outdoor Seating / Furniture
  • Paddle Boating
  • Patio or Balcony
  • Rafting
  • Screened in Porch
  • Stand Up Paddle Board - SUP
  • Water Sports Gear
  • Water Tubing
  • Waterfalls
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wooded - Forest Setting
  • Zip Lining

Reviews Rating 5 (36) Reviews
Rating 5
Dale J. - Posted: 9/12/2024
Rating 5
Awesome
Great place to stay
Jennifer - Posted: 9/1/2024
Rating
Tranquility and still walk to pool and playgrounds
Lovely home and convenient to pool and North Gate. Only issue was back deck was not inviting.
A C - Posted: 8/29/2024
Rating 5
Big Canoe is a very nice area to visit
The Big Canoe location was very good for the family to enjoy. The house worked very well for 6 adults and 3 children. There was plenty to do and enjoy in the area. The house needed a much more thorough cleaning especially the downstairs area and the outside deck. Spiders and there webs were quite prevalent and I realize it is in the woods but the webs in the lamps, corners, and light fixtures didn't get there in a few weeks! Mountain Home rentals were very good to work with and I would use them again.
D P - Posted: 8/29/2024
Rating 5
Wonderful Stay
Our company had our annual leadership planning meeting at this house, and it was perfect for a business meeting. Wish that Big Canoe had more restaurants open on Mondays or Tuesdays in the evening but that was really the only downside. It was perfect. And MHRG was great to work with and communicated throughout our stay.
R O - Posted: 8/29/2024
Rating 5
Wedding Weekend in Big Canoe
Great location and place to stay. Just as advertised. Perfect for large family.
B L - Posted: 8/29/2024
Rating 5
Great location and guest services.
Great location and guest services. Place was covered in Cobb webs inside as well as spiderwebs/bugs. When we arrived, we nearly walked through at least 6. We also didn’t get to enjoy outside much; all the decking and patio out back were covered in mildew and webs/ bugs. Outside of this, we had a great stay and are so grateful we found something so close to wedding venue!
M D - Posted: 8/29/2024
Rating 5
Thank you for your hospitality!
We really enjoyed our stay. This large house was perfect for our 3 families. Everyone we dealt with was very nice and the amenities were fabulous. Thank you for your hospitality!
Erika H - Posted: 8/29/2024
Rating 5
Calvin and Cherie - Posted: 8/20/2024
Rating 5
Danielle R. - Posted: 8/10/2024
Rating 5
Effie D. - Posted: 8/10/2024
Rating 5
Beautiful home
Our group of 9 adults enjoyed our stay. We liked being close to the North Gate, with easy in and out. We enjoyed the trails that were easily accessed near the house. The antiques that decorate the home are lovely. One of the neighbors pointed out some baby bears hanging out up in the tall trees! I recommend the Clubhouse restaurant. It was a beautiful view of the lake as we sat out on the covered porch, and the food was very good.
Suzy - Posted: 7/23/2024
Rating 5
Great house for Families!
This was the perfect place for our family to spread out considering there were multiple age groups. We enjoyed the home and Big Canoe lake in general. There really was something for everyone.
Erika H. - Posted: 7/14/2024
Rating 5
Wedding weekend
Great location for us to attend wedding at The Lodge at Old Mill. Everything we needed for extended family ages 24-83. Quick communication with hosts. Property just as pictured.
Blair L. - Posted: 5/5/2024
Rating 5
Wonderful Property
This beautiful house was extremely clean, with a beautiful location. We were down for my youngest son’s national race at the Altanta Motorsports Park just 17-20 minutes away. Highly recommend this location.
Thaddeus R. - Posted: 4/15/2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the beauty and cleanliness of our home Thad. That you also, found the home conveniently located for your son’s national race at the Atlanta Motorsports Park. It’s always great when accommodations exceed expectations and contribute to a memorable trip. Your positive feedback is much appreciated!
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Perfect Mountain Weekend
There’s nothing like kicking off a new year with a friends gathering to plan our upcoming year. When I saw online the downstairs conference table I knew this vacation rental was perfect for the six of us ladies. We called the gathering our Mentoring Capstone to discuss the previous year and plan for the next. The rental was beautifully updated and spacious enough for each of us to have our privacy. We have already recommended the rental to others so they, too, can enjoy this mountain home.
Cindy A. - Posted: 1/18/2024
Rating 5
Amazing Stay!
We had an unforgettable experience this trip! The house was big enough for everyone. Even on a rainy day when we laid low, we all had our own space and didn't get bored and feel on top of each other! The scenery was beautiful, the house was clean, and even though we didn't use the amenities we saw everything the development had to offer and we are going to look into taking another trip in a warmer season to explore the area again!
Nicole M. - Posted: 12/20/2023
Rating 5
Labor Day
Pleasant peaceful and quiet
Nakeida Y. - Posted: 9/15/2023
Thank you for your kind words and staying with us! We appreciate you and hope to see you again. :)
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Nice Property
The house is exactly as listed. Very clean and well stocked. I would definitely stay here again.
Jamie C. - Posted: 8/27/2023
Thank you for your kind words and staying with us! We appreciate you and hope to see you again. :)
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Annual Family Time
There were 10 family members.. Ranging in ages from 87 to 3. We absolutely loved the house and the area where it was. Would love to visit again!
Becky H. - Posted: 7/31/2023
Thank you for your kind words and staying with us! We appreciate you and hope to see you again. :)
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Mountain Living
It’s definitely a check off my bucket list. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing. The scenery was breathtaking. The house was comfortably satisfying. Enough room for every guest and even visitors. The stores were conveniently close, especially Walmart. The beds were great. The kids enjoyed the swimming pool and other amenities. Thank you for a wonderful family getaway in the mountains. I will most definitely be back.
Nichole F. - Posted: 5/31/2023
Thank you for your kind words and staying with us! We appreciate you and hope to see you again. :)
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
After Christmas family trip.
Home was very nice and clean! Big enough for the all of us. We throughly enjoyed hiking the upper and lower falls trail and Amicoloa Falls. Just beautiful and peaceful!
Debra G. - Posted: 1/4/2022
Rating 5
Clean and quiet, comfortable and relaxing
Our family from 2 months to 65 enjoyed our stay. It is a great house for a large group.
Alice W. - Posted: 11/28/2021
Rating 5
Nice house and location
We enjoyed our stay at big Canoe and the house. The house was as advertised and the downstairs area was a great get away space. The development is first class and we enjoyed our time there. We will be back.
Scott H. - Posted: 11/1/2021
Rating 5
Nice Getaway!
A group of mothers and daughters stayed for the weekend. It was clean and we felt very safe! A lot to do there!
Eva A. - Posted: 8/13/2021
Rating 5
Great family home
We have stayed at several rental homes in Big Canoe and this was the best location. The house was clean and spacious and perfect for our family vacation.
Laura H. - Posted: 8/12/2021
Rating 5
Great stay for family
The property was large and nice. It was a great place to share with my family as we visited for a wedding. Plenty of room for eating and playing games. Everyone enjoyed it a lot!
Steve W. - Posted: 7/2/2021
Steve, we really enjoyed sharing Big Canoe with your family! Hope to see you again soon!
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Awesome Location
Big Canoe had plenty to offer even in the winter. The home was in beautiful surroundings and conveniently located to Ellijay and Blue Ridge for day shopping.
Tim R. - Posted: 1/6/2021
We are so glad that you stayed with us and had a good experience. Please come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Enjoyable family visit
We enjoyed our stay at Big Canoe. Location great for visiting family in Georgia.
Jo Ellen C. - Posted: 1/6/2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice review and we hope that you will come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Family Summer Retreat
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the McDowell property! We were looking for a reasonably price place that was an hour drive away and could comfortably accommodate 10 people and we found it. The house felt like a home away from home. It was very clean, nicely decorated and well stocked with everything that we needed from towels, extra linen, kitchen utensils, dishes and pots/pans for cooking. We spent time in the large family room downstairs watching movies and a few hours on the screened porch reminiscing about childhood memories. Big Canoe has a great fitness facility, lakes, swimming pools and wildlife (we saw several deer). We grilled on the gas grill and created great new memories for our family. My family really wanted to rent a pontoon but we waited too late to make our reservation. Be sure to book in advance if you are visiting during the summer weekends as reservations fill quickly. Lynn honored our last minute request for a late checkout since there was not a rental on the day we left. My family was so grateful as it allowed us time to have breakfast together before checkout. Booking the McDowell property and check-in was so easy. Lynn was very responsive and answered all of my questions. We loved everything about our experience and definitely would return to this property.
Petrina B. - Posted: 8/12/2019
Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review and we sure do hope that you will come back again!!
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Just simply a great place
We stayed as a girls basketball team travel team. This place was awesome plenty of space awesome location. Clean and well maintained,. Loved the place and so did the kids.
Torrance A. - Posted: 8/7/2016
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and please come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Amanda M.
Exceptional location and great, spacious house with tons of sleeping options. The house is located right next to the hiking trails, pools, beach volleyball, canoeing, and fitness facility. Tons of nearby activities to do if you want to be active. The house is also great for a cozy day inside. There is a beautiful reading room as well as a large deck that looks out into the woods. The two tv rooms are comfortable and great for a long day inside watching movies. I am definitely coming back!
Amanda M. - Posted: 7/11/2016
Rating 5
Fun retreat!
Great place , nicely decorated. Our stay was memorable and a treat! The accommodations were inviting and spacious . The location was exceptional.. close to lake, trails, golf, and shopping. We plan to come back around the holidays.
Laddan S. - Posted: 7/6/2016
Thank you for such a nice review and we hope that you will come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Great weekend getaway!
We had a wonderful weekend when we stayed here at the McDowell Hideaway! The house was tucked away in a beautiful area with easy access to a lot of awesome activities. The location was great - minutes away from walking trails, the lake, basketball courts, pools, and much more! The home is so open and spacious, and it really does feel like a home. There is plenty of room and everything you need is right there in the house! I would strongly recommend staying here if you are looking for a nice private, relaxing, and fun getaway! We will definitely be returning and staying here again in the future!
Maleek F. - Posted: 7/6/2016
Thank you for your time to write such a great review and please come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
McDowell house Getaway
I took my daughters to the McDowell home and we had a blast! It is quiet and private yet close to many fun activities! It's cozy feel felt like we were in another world and the perfect way to enjoy some relaxation and quality family time! It is also spacious so I look forward to planning a girls trip for some fun bonding time! I can't wait!
Susan H. - Posted: 7/6/2016
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice review and we hope that you will come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Perfect home-away-from-home
My experience in the McDowell Hideaway house was wonderful. The house has recently been renovated and has all the amenities needed for enjoyment and comfort. The aesthetic and atmosphere of the decorations truly make the house feel like a home-away-from-home. The house is incredibly spacious and has many nice touches like a Wii and a Nintendo (great for kids...and adults!) The location is terrific too - the nearby nature trail and quick drive to the lake and to the golf course made this house a perfect spot. My only regret was not staying long enough. I am already planning a return visit!
Pam L. - Posted: 7/5/2016
What a great review. Thank you for taking the time to write a great review and we hope that you will come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
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