Here for the Views

Big Canoe, Georgia:

Here for the Views! || There is something wonderful for everyone at this one-of-a-kind Mountain Retreat ..with long-range mountain views and space to entertain your family and friends.  Live your best life and make memories! :)

Highlights Include:

*    Wake up to Sunrise Views to Remember All Year

*   Make Memories in High Quality Plummer Cabin with Beautiful Detailed Finishes

*    Entertain and Enjoy Stunning Big Sky Views from Home, Decks and Porch

*    Vaulted Ceilings with Exposed Beams

*    Beautiful, Updated Country Kitchen with Double Ovens

*    Expansive & Romantic Primary Suite with Huge Stacked Stone Fireplace

*    Picture Perfect, Charming Reading Nook Built Into Living room Wall

*    Bunk Room with Game Console - Fun for All Ages!

*    Screened Porch with Firetable for Cozy Evening Gatherings

*    Fantastic Location Convenient to Amenities and Big Canoe Adventures

This unique Mountain Lodge, recently updated with love :)))  is a perfect getaway for families, couples, friend groups and retreats!  Enter by a charming rocking chair front porch, to an inviting open plan space - perfect for entertaining -  with mountain views thru every window.  Parking is just in front and can accommodate several cars.   A brass plaque given to this beautiful home to commemorate it as an authentic historic Plummer Cabin to right of front door. :)

- Kitchen & Dining -

This beautiful open-plan Mountain Lodge boasts a well-appointed county kitchen- just the spot for preparing a meal, cup of coffee, or a snack. The kitchen area has Keurig and drip coffee makers and open cabinets and shelves to make choosing your cup for coffee fun and easy.  The kitchen is open to the living space- allowing chefs to be part of the fun and enjoy views of nature, while creating a delicious meal.  The dining table seats 6 (with additional seating for 3 at the kitchen counter) and has stunning meal time views.  Additional seating for dining or drinks just outside on the outdoor deck and screened porch with cozy firetable (dining space for 6 and 4).

- Living Space -

The living area is open plan with living, dining and kitchen areas opening to a wall of windows-  enjoy the big sky mountain and wooded views.   The living space is great for entertaining friends and family with comfortable seating for the group, a cozy wood stove and large flat screen TV -  perfect for game night or gathering.   The outdoor deck has gorgeous mountain views, relaxation chairs, dining table and large gas grill - the grill master will remember the views all year long.  :)  The beautiful screened porch has an outdoor firetable and twinkle lights and is a fun and inviting area to gather together.

- Beds & Bathrooms -

The expansive primary suite is on the main level (king) and has a beautiful private stacked stone hearth fireplace, an attached bathroom with jetted tub, double vanities and a VIEW which is absolutely stunning.  This space also has a twin bed at the far end of the space, which can be a good option for a child, and a stylish desk built into a wall for work, study or morning makeup.  A second guest room on the main level (king) has an attached bathroom.  Upstairs is an inviting loft retreat (2 queens) - which is perfect for friends and children.  Off the living room is a charming childrens’ nook with wall bunk beds (2 twins), an fun arcade game table (with 10 game options) to entertain children of “all” ages and books for reading.  In the livingroom a cozy bed is built into the wall and is a wonderful spot for nap or a cozy break with a book.

Here for the Views! || enjoy nature.. and make memories together :) )

REST AND RECHARGE:  Bed 1: King   | Bed 2: Twin   | Bed 3: King   | Bed 4: Queen   | Bed 5: Queen  | Bed 6-7: Twin Bunk Bed   | Bed 8: Twin Wall Nook

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.

OCCUPANCY:
This unit allows 11 overnight guests. Feel free to have guests over, however, in compliance with the city regulations, there cannot be more than 11 people overnight in the unit at any given time. Over occupancy may result in eviction.

RESORT-LIKE AMENITIES:
We have 3 golf courses, 5 lakes, hiking trails, a wellness center, yoga, indoor & outdoor pools, sauna, saline whirlpool, tennis, pickleball courts, bocce courts, Jeep Trail, beach, and water slide. The Fitness Center with an indoor heated pool, Chapel, and Swim Club with an outdoor pool, beach, swimming lake, and water slide are popular with families.

PARKING:
Two or more vehicles can park on the driveway directly in front. Additional parking on the way to the home in The Chapel community overflow lot.

GPS: some guests have recommended using GPS to go to Big Canoe Main Gate, and then putting in the address for the home. If you are using Google Maps, you should be taken that way.

COFFEEMAKERS:
Keurig and drip coffeemakers.

FIREPLACE:
Is wood burning (not gas), guests are welcome to bring firelog or firewood for the primary suite fireplace and living room wood stove.

**CLEANING PROTOCOLS**    A housekeeping fee will be included on all reservations. This fee will vary in price based on the size of the property. The house is professionally cleaned prior to your arrival. Please inspect it at check in and call housekeeping at in the event something is unsatisfactory. As we will send housekeeping back to the property to re-clean the reported areas, no refunds will be given for housekeeping issues. There is no fee within the first 24 hours to return and address the issue.  All cleaning is done by professionals who use advanced cleaning practices and disinfectants.  We maintain excellent cleaning standards and pay above the living wage standards; 100% of your cleaning fee is paid to the cleaners (i.e. no profit to us) and we insist on a professional level of cleaning between guests, with photos of each room to ensure clean is up to highest standards.  We fight fabricated claims for discounts with our extensive documentation on the house and post names to web for the protection of other hosts. :-)  This beautiful home is not pet friendly.  :-)

GATHERINGS:
We know you are coming to Big Canoe to have a good time, but out of respect to the other tenants and neighbors, this property has a strict No Party policy.

SMOKING:
Smoking of any kind is not allowed in the unit. There will be a minimum $250 penalty fee if it is determined that there was smoking in your Cottage during your reservation period.

MINIMUM AGE:
Guests named on the reservation must be 30 years or older. By booking a reservation, you represent and warrant that you are 30 or older. The name on the reservation must be present at check-in and throughout the duration of the stay.

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT:
Check-in time is at or after 4pm and check-out time is prior to or at 10am. Early check-ins and late checkouts are based on availability and can be requested one day before. Additional fees may apply.

CANCELLATIONS:
Cancellation charges are as follows: rental payments are fully refundable until 14 days prior to the reservation arrival date (less credit card fees).  If 8-13 days prior to the reservation, 1/2 the total rent and tax can be refunded.  Less than 7 days: cleaning and pet fees can be refunded.  We will do our best to work with each guest.  We have many repeat guests so we try to take care of each and every one.

HOST:
Making Memories || This home is professionally managed by an extensive team. :)
We are locally owned and operated - and work exclusively in Big Canoe. We can’t wait to host you and your guests! :)

We will come to the home if a guest has an issue, to correct - we insist! We prepare, clean and inspect each home with detailed lists, records, pictures and pride. We care about our guests and houses! :) :)

SECURITY:
This home only has outward facing security cameras. There are no cameras inside the home.