I rarely leave reviews, but I feel obligated to share our experience so other families can make an…read moreinformed decision. Our family stayed at Timber Trail Lodge, managed by Blue Sky Cabin Rentals, expecting a relaxing vacation. Instead, we experienced multiple safety issues, the most serious of which involved a loaded handgun being discovered inside the cabin. On Friday evening, our 8-year-old son came out of the bathroom and said, "I found something that scared me." He later told us he was tempted to touch it because he had heard a noise and thought it might belong to a "bad guy." Thankfully, he remembered the gun safety lesson taught by his school resource officer: if you ever find a gun, don't touch it, leave the area, and immediately get an adult. That decision may have prevented a tragedy. We went into the bathroom and discovered a handgun on a low shelf that was easily accessible to a child. My husband secured it so our children could not access it while we called for help. We immediately contacted Blue Sky Cabin Rentals' after-hours emergency line. The representative was apologetic but told us she didn't know how to handle the situation. We informed her that we were calling local law enforcement because a loaded firearm had been found inside the cabin. A police officer responded, took an official report, and confirmed the firearm was loaded. According to the police report, it was a Taurus PT-111 G2 with a magazine containing 12 rounds. We expected this to trigger an immediate response from management. Instead, no manager contacted us that evening. Aside from a follow-up call the next morning asking whether we had contacted the police, we were left to deal with the situation ourselves. My husband ultimately had to contact management again on Monday to discuss everything that had occurred. Unfortunately, the firearm was not the only issue with this property. The cabin appeared to have been inadequately cleaned before our arrival. We found dirty underwear and socks left under the beds from previous guests, excessive dust, and dead bugs in closets and beneath furniture. There were also several maintenance and safety concerns: * A nail protruding from a dining chair punctured a family member's skin. * The third-story catwalk railing overlooking the main living area felt loose and raised concerns about fall safety. * One of the beds collapsed under normal use. * We had no hot water on our first night. The company eventually issued a partial refund, and we appreciate that acknowledgment. However, a refund does not change the seriousness of what happened. As parents, we keep thinking about how differently that evening could have ended if our son had acted on his curiosity instead of remembering the safety lesson he had been taught. We are incredibly proud of him and forever grateful to his school resource officer for teaching children what to do if they ever encounter a firearm. We are sharing this review because families deserve to know about our experience before deciding whether to book this property. We sincerely hope Blue Sky Cabin Rentals reviews its cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and emergency response procedures so that no other family experiences what ours did.

We rented Cherry Log Sky Bear for a mini vacay. The cabin itself has mad potential. It's very small…read moreand quaint. Perfect for our family of four to relax and rejuvenate. However there were a few hiccups: 1) The master bedroom has a ladybug infestation. I chalked it up to season and Blue Sky being unaware until I picked up the visitor journal and noticed several before us also complained. Shame on you guys for not fixing already. 2) Secondary bedroom has a cute bunkbed. Unfortunately the top bunk is not able to be used because the frame has a major split. Very dangerous. 3) The driveway/parking is also very dangerous. We were told we could not enter neighbors property but there is not possible way to enter and leave without doing so. My husband is a farmer and is very use to maneuvering vehicles/equipment but found himself cussing every time we arrived or left. 4) We were issued 4 towels for 4 people for 5 days AND there was no detergent to wash towels. 5) Lastly, the hot water heater gave out after two showers (short showers). This left 1-2 people taking cold showers. As I said, the cabin has potential but the rental company or the owners need to do a better job keeping up with the issues!i

A quick getaway at one of SRC's properties next to the Fightingtown Creek - part of the Ocoee…read moreRiver, where you can fish for native trout, chill out in the hammock, or fellowship by the fire-pit. The wrap-around deck provided a nice scenic view while nestled deeply in the wooded forest of N. Georgia. We enjoyed the well cleaned/organized 2 bedroom loft-style accommodations, hot tub, strong wireless internet (some didn't comprehend what unplugging meant), washer/dryer, propane grill, fully functioning kitchen & appliances. All the cabins are uber dog friendly (sorry my feline friends) with providing free amenities - a large pet bed, food and water bowls, toys, treats & beach towels. There's no size, weight limits, breed restrictions, or pet deposits...where's the love for the Kats? The nearby Benton MacKaye Hiking Trail is easy to access during daylight & all pathways leading to the main road is gravel. We will be back to try another of the many cabins that the Sliding Rock Property Management offers. I strongly suggest looking at the rental terms & requirements before reserving as there are many to agree & adhere to.

We have rented a few times and always have a great experience. We just returned from renting Laurel…read moreOverlook and it was great. All the outside areas were great. I loved the spacious kitchen too. We will book again and love that we can bring our baby, Zippy!!

We were in Villa 30b, and it was a spacious two story three bedroom 2 bath free standing unit in a…read moregated community up in the mountains. The roads were steep and very narrow with no shoulder. There was a nice view off the large balcony. We had a huge hot tub in the center of the downstairs level surrounded by glass. However, it was not in working order. There is a stacking washer dryer, but it is teensy weeny, and in the bedroom, and sounds like major jack hammer highway construction, seriously. Additionally, the indoor community pools were closed. The outdoor firepit was being used as a dog pooping area, and there were about 50 piles. There's hiking trails in the area as well as some nice towns besides Ellijay to visit in the vicinity, like Blue Ridge and Jasper. Fyi, February seems to be a rainy month.

We recently rang in the new year in one of the cabins in the community and regret that I didn't…read morehave more time to explore the walking trail or more of the outside areas. The Coosawattee River Resort is indeed very tranquil and peaceful and chock full of beautiful scenery. We took advantage of the change in scenery and hired a professional photographer to take our family portraits in one of the parks. It is also very conveniently located close to shops and restaurant so you have the best of both worlds.

Beware do not rent this house. It has very bad water pressure. It shares a well with 6 other homes…read more Lots of things here are broke. Downstairs toilet has to be worked on each time you use it. Light bulbs out all over the place. Needs pest control. Management agents southern charm vacay is a nightmare. They don't tell the truth then they hold your money so you don't write a review! Save your self from this nightmare!

We just finished an awesome long weekend at Bearfoot Summit with Dragonfly Cabin Rentals. This…read morecabin is absolutely amazing and Darrell and Peggy are great hosts. Peggy even called our first night to ensure everything was perfect. They sincerely want you to have a great experience. Both cabins we have dealt with are impeccably furnished. This was our second time this year renting through Dragonfly and both experiences were smooth and pleasant. Our first rental was the original "Dragonfly" cabin on the Cartecay River, but this time we carried guests and needed a little more room. "Bearfoot" provided that and more. I honestly can't think of any way to improve Bearfoot Summit. Dragonfly Cabin Rentals (Peggy and Darrell) will be our "go-to" source for cabins in the Ellijay area.

I have stayed at probably +20 cabins in the area. I have stayed with numerous companies. Every…read morecabin and every company has issues. It happens. Just like your house, things break and have to replaced or fixed, how you handle it makes the difference. We had our annual Girls' Weekend trip planned. We stayed at Longview and had a great time. The view was absolutely fabulous. We were disappointed when we found the hot tub wouldn't heat up. We called and they sent someone out. It couldn't be fixed without a new part that wasn't in stock anywhere local on a holiday weekend. We were kept up to date on what was happening and when it would be fixed. It was fixed before we left. A week or so after our trip, I received a phone call from the property manager. The cleaning crew found a bathing suit in the bathroom and wanted to know if it was one of ours. It was! It turned out to be an expensive bathing suit and one of my friends was happy to pay the postage to have it returned to her. Give them a try! Remember that most people only leave a review when they are mad or feel like they have been wronged.

We stayed in River Spirit. The cabin itself was great. It was super clean, close to the river,…read moreand full of amenities. We won't be going back for one reason: You are no longer allowed to have a real fire in the fireplace. You can only have one of those manufactured logs burning. My wife and I are in our late 50s. We go the mountains and rent a cabin each winter to do our yearly planning retreat. We have three fireplaces at home and know how to build a fire without causing damage. The cozy fire is the centerpiece of our planning meetings. In the hot summer months, it would not be an issue, but having a fire while in a mountain cabin during the winter is a must-have amenity for us. As long as the competing rental cabins allow it, we will have to go elsewhere.

Amazing experience! Wooded views. Close to downtown Ellijay. Close to nearby restaurants…read moresupermarkets and trails

Be aware they will manage to every detail of the contract and charge you unexpected charges for…read morethings you did not do. Our stay was fine although the cabin was not cleaned and trash had not been hauled off. Then two weeks later got an email saying we were being charged $75 for loose trash. They provided a photo taken 3.5 days after our stay showing banana peels that were not ours in the bottom of an empty outdoor trash can. In spite of our email response that it was not ours they never responded and processed the charge anyway.

Rented 6 days and later added 7th day. After paying for the 7th day, I was reviewing the Mountain…read moreResort Cabin Rentals web site and I noticed that the current special is pay for 6 night and receive 7th night free. I have sent 4 emails to the management company regarding the 7th day rental fee that I payed. I have not received a reply for any of the emails I sent. I feel that by not answering my email is a poor way for a reputable management company to serve their customers (renters).

We absolutely loved staying at this cabin right on the Ellijay River. The sound of the river…read morerushing by, a fire in the fire pit and soaking in the hot tub just added to our pleasure. The fact that we could bring our pup, who also enjoyed her stay, made our vacation week visit just perfect. The cabin itself is very private and had everything we could possibly want in a vacation rental! The cabin location is between Ellijay and Blue Ridge. We found plenty to do and good places to eat if we decided to venture out. It was the perfect vacation getaway - and only a little over 1 hour from Atlanta! How great is that? We will definitely rent this cabin again!