Amicalola Lodge is beautiful. They have outdoor experiences for everyone. Some of their trails are…read moreeven accessible. We would definitely like to return. The staff is very friendly. My only caveat is the food in the restaurant (which is beautiful by the way) is only fair. Definitely okay but not the best for such a nice place.

Myself and 3 others spent a couple nights at the lodge for a ladies weekend. Check in was easy and…read morethe front desk staff was friendly. When we arrived to our room the first thing I noticed was the view! We were on the ground level, so we had a nice sitting area just outside the room. Although it was too cold to sit outside, the view from inside was just as nice. Once I started looking around at the room I noticed how outdated and in need of deep cleaning it was. The carpet was stained, our bedding was stained, the wallpaper was peeling off, dirt and grime had gathered in the corners, and there was toothpaste or cleaning spray all over the bathroom mirror and sink. My side of the bed was caving in, so when I laid on my left side I rolled a bit, which makes me think maybe the mattresses need to be replaced. I will say, the pillows were comfy! That evening we ate at the restaurant where we ordered off the menu. I ordered The Falls Burger, which is your basic cheeseburger with the usual toppings - lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, and your choice of cheese. The burger tasted like it was previously frozen, but the fries were delicious! Our waitress, McKenzie, was incredible! She was attentive and friendly and deserves recognition! We ended up back at the lodge restaurant the following evening where they were serving a buffet dinner only, no option to order off the menu. McKenzie was great once again, but unfortunately, the food was not. The buffet consisted of soup, salad, mac-n-cheese, rolls, yellow rice, black eyed peas, BBQ chicken, catfish, carrot cake, pumpkin pie, and apple pie. All of the items I ate were cold and just mediocre. You can imagine my surprise when I saw the $46 bill - $27.99 for an adult and $15.99 for a child. Absurd for the lack of options and for the cold food. (Keep in mind that the closest towns with good dining options are at least 30 mins away.) During nice weather the falls are gorgeous to hike up to and the park is fun to explore, but take note if you have children with you and the weather isn't great, there's not much for them to do. The park itself is beautiful and well worth a trip! And I truly believe the lodge could be brought back to life with a few changes.

This restaurant was so good that we went there for dinner & breakfast the next day…read more It's sitting on a huge lot with a stream running through it. Has a lodge above the restaurant, and small cabins towards the back of the property. The service was amazing! Every single thing about this place was great!

3 nights this week in the lodge upstairs, Clean and…read morecomfortable. Large family room upstairs with satellite tv. Great food at reasonable prices in the lodge. Love the place !

This place is really cute. I was a lil disappointed because…read morewe booked the container, which we really wanted to try for the first time but looks like they were having some heater issues so they offered to upgrade us to the king cabin and it was really nice. The facilities is quite small but they have a lil fire pit and some games you can play outside if the weather is good. The ladies on the reception were very friendly. The only couple things I didn't like was that they cabins are too close to each other and there ia no privacy. And the other thing was the wall heater was set to a temperature and we couldn't make it warmer. They had a space heater but it was a very cold night and I was still cold inside.

I'm writing in regard to the King Cabin Suite--…read more I took away a star for a couple reasons. The bathroom sink water tasted/smelled like moth balls, which was weird. The bed definitely needs new pillows, as the current ones are very lumpy. Upon arrival, the concierge was very welcoming and made a special point to explain how the hotel has a partnership with Paul Thomas Chocolates in Dahlonega. She gave us a coupon that said (and she very explicitly said) it was good for one free piece of chocolate bark *per person* in the party, so my partner and I were entitled to a total of 2 free pieces of chocolate. When we took the coupon to the chocolate shop, the young man working there refused to honor it. He said he had always been told to give one piece of chocolate only. We asked him to read the coupon again because this was not what it stated, nor was it what the concierge said. He still refused. My boyfriend told him that the partnership needed to fix their coupons if they weren't going to honor them. Anyway, the cabin was clean and cozy, and the bed was very comfortable other than the pillows. Sheets were buttery soft. Overall I was happy with our stay.

Wonderful place- super clean and Pat is a very kind owner! Had a good time and lots of interesting…read morespots to visit in the area including Bell Mountain.

I was so looking forward to the visit to Blairsville and Two's Company. We made reservations in…read moreJanuary for a June vacation along with our friends. We stayed in cabin 1 and our friends stayed in cabin 4 for a week. I agree with other reviewers that there is a great deal of peace and tranquility at this country location. The view of the grass area and mountains is incredible. I also agree that the owner is kind. There was plenty of room and the price was very reasonable. Everything to to make meals was there with the curious exception of silverware. There were exactly 2 forks spoons and knives. When we had our friends join us for meals they and to bring their silverware. The television was modern and lots of streaming channels to view when we wanted. Regarding internet, the property's internet was nonexistent for the first 3 days and then worked occassionally after that. None of our devices could connect very long. Curiously the Fire TV worked well the whole time. However there are several things which at first glance appear wonderful, but ....Upon initial opening of the door there was a pretty severe smell to the cabin - maybe mold. I just figured it needed to be opened up, but if you are sensitive you would have to turn around and leave. As I walked into the bedroom area I brushed against the log wall. I turned around in the bathroom and noticed my black top was covered in dust all along my side. I went to the kitchen sink for a glass of water and noticed the thick dust and then my eyes went up to the three quarter wall. The numerous silk plants were covered in cobwebs and dust. I noticed the smell from the kitchen sink and took up the right side drainer to find a thick ring of mold down the drain. Then I went to the bathroom area shower and noticed black/green mold all along the shower enclosure. There were dirty footprints all in the shower stall. Thinking I was staying here a week I couldn't deal with it. I spent about 2.5 -3 hours cleaning all of the curved log walls and dusting all of the bric a brac. Anything that I couldn't wash like the plants went outside on the porch for the rest of the week. I found some cleaning products inside and luckily there were plenty. I also bought a bottle of bleach and used the whole quart. The lampshades were covered in some stains and dust very thick. They really need replacing. The upholstered furniture is extremely worn and I suppose that is why there are throws on them. But the throws are just as old. There was all sorts of hair on one of them, not sure if it was human or animal. Additionally we found our bed to be severely firm. While this is normally a problem we went and bought a mattress topper that made it comfortable for the rest of the stay. After a few days we also found so that many things in the cottage were broken, including several vertical blinds, the lamp on the bedside attached to the wall didn't have a switch - broken off. A lamp for makeup didn't have a lightbulb. But it didn't matter because when plugged in it didn't work anyway. The large oval rug had a huge hole in it at the seam that caught my heel and iI almost fell. The cottages come equipped with gas fireplaces for the winter BUT THERE ARE NO SMOKE DETECTORS. I notified the owner on the first night of our stay and they were never provided. Our friend's cabin was just as unclean as ours. I didn't say anything to my friends and they had exactly the same reactions and observations as us. There is a game room in the front of the red barn that had lots of full size table games in it including air hockey, a billard table, a couple of slot type machines, and a foosball table. These are all in good working order. Unfortunately this room was just as broken down as parts of our cottage. It too DESPERATELY needed cleaning and repair of the pin ball machines and the juke box. It could be a fantastic place to hang out. There were also some video type games, but they were in disarray all over the floor so I don't know if they worked or not. I believe these cottages were very comfortable at one point in time, however they have really gone to disrepair and maintenance. With some infusion of investment and TLC and updates they could once again gain their luster.

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!!

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.

My stay at Studios on 25th was my first vacation rental where there would be no check in upon…read morearrival. I was given a code and instructions through email. There were a lot of instructions but it was very clear what was needed and it was rather an easy process. It was a little weird emailing a selfie of myself but fine if that was all they needed for proof of who I was and that we had checked in. The room/apartment was amazing. It felt like a home and large enough to feel comfortable. We used the kitchen and dining area as we were there a few days. Everything was available from plates and cups to sponges and dish soap. However, there were only bath samples enough for one use so if you are planning on staying more than one night then bring your own shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion. The white towel situation is very strict so if you don't want to be charged for soiling the linens in any way, bring your own towels. The location is central and private parking is available right in front of your apartment unit. I never heard any noise from neighbors and we were required to take out our own trash since it was basically an apartment complex. I had no issues with any of the rules and would gladly stay here again. We really loved it and it was way cheaper than any of the hotels in downtown Atlanta.

I booked through Booking.Com, and the only room option was the "STANDARD" studio when I booked. I…read moredid not realize there would be a difference between the pictures posted online and what I would actually be renting. While the "bedroom/living room" portion was updated, I was surprised to learn that the kitchen and especially bathroom were not. I don't feel like anyone should be surprised when it comes to a purchase, so this review is accompanied by actual pictures of the Studios on 25th (standard) located at 47 25th Street Northwest in Atlanta. TIPS: -Be prepared for TONS OF TRAFFIC at this location (not the hotel's fault) -Bring your own towels and toiletries. You'll arrive and find two bath towels, and two hand towels. There are palm-sized containers of a shampoo, conditioner, and body soap -- good for one use only. -There is no on-sight front desk, so check in will require you to take photos of the following and submit them online to complete your virtual check-in experience: Picture of self holding your DL, Picture of your credit card that you used to book, and picture of the credit card you'd like to use for damages -Speaking of damages, while I was not charged for anything extra, please be very careful. There are lots of rules, including warnings about soiling their towels, or throwing away empty cleaning supply bottles. There is a minimum damages fee if any damages are assessed, so just read all the fine print. And don't forget to take your garbage out at the end of your stay! That's part of your check out list. By the way, the minute I stepped into the room and realized it was nothing like the pictures, I immediately contacted management. They advised me that I booked the **standard** room, so I was in the right place. It's just too bad that the pictures advertising the place did not match up to the actual room. Anyway, it's not a bad place, but since this trip was a graduation present for my daughter, I was sort of embarrassed at the accommodations I'd unwittingly chosen. I don't know why there are no photos available of the standard studio, especially the bathroom. Anyway, I've included them so future potential guests can be truly informed before making a decision. If you just need a clean, quiet place to rest your head and you hate hotels, this might work for you. EDIT: In response to the owners notes below, I would add that (1) The room was well over $100 a night. I stayed three nights and paid $451 with tax. It is currently advertised on booking.com for $126 a night for the standard room. (2)The pictures I've posted are of the actual room I stayed in. I did not do any sort of photo magic or editing. That's the room I had. What about the pictures is inaccurate?The bathroom has not been renovated since the 60's. It could be upgraded using vintage styled finishes if one was truly going for a vintage look and there would be no need to tear the building down to renovate the bathroom. The way it is now, some choose to call it "vintage", I call it old and outdated. It needs way more than some caulking. (3) The one star review reflects the bait/switch tactics that made me feel like I'd been fooled. The pictures on booking.com are, at the very least, misleading. The photos of the upgraded units are mixed in with the standard units, and not one advertising picture *accurately* depicts the bathroom. Yes, the unit is quiet, clean, and a unique departure from the standard hotel. However, the consumer has the right to know the whole story. For some people, even with the un-renovated bathroom, the unit would be fine. The goal of my review was simply to make potential guests fully aware of all aspects of the room. (4) This company has a few properties in the area. Not only that, but they have normal, updated studios in the very building I stayed in. I imagine the good reviews are from people who've had the benefit of better accommodations than I had.

My wife and I stayed here with our two kids (a toddler and a baby), my parents, and my grandma…read more This floor plan worked perfectly. We took the basement area, my parents took the loft, and my grandma took the room on the main floor. As far as the cabin itself goes, we were very happy. It was beautiful, had a great view, ample parking on the parking pad, a big beautiful fireplace, and all sorts of amenities, like a pool table and hot tub. With that being said, last year we stayed at a different cabin in Blue Ridge with a different company (Sundance Cabin Rentals) and that cabin was just... better. This cabin was beautiful, but it was a bit dirty and had some problems. 1) The door locks were all messed up. On every single outside door, the thumb lock was stuck or a pain to twist. Even the lock on the sliding glass door was broken, leaving only the 2x4 to keep it shut. For the majority of the stay, we ended up just using the key to lock the deadbolts and forgot about the thumb locks. Which brings us to #2. 2) They only gave us one key. So since none of the deadbolts actually had a lock you could turn without a key (they only had a keyhole on each side), this meant either being locked in or leaving the doors unlocked at all times. Or, running all the way up/ down stairs to get the key. 3) There were some holes in the walls. Looked like doors had been opened too hard and pushed all the way into the wall, punching holes in the drywall. 4) There were dead bugs still in the traps under the beds. Why were we looking under the beds? Well, kids drop toys that roll. In the last cabin, they cleaned all the sticky traps before we came. 5) There were live bugs in the cabin. A big spider in the top drawer of the basement dresser. A smaller spider in the shower of the main floor bathroom. A huge spider on the counter in the kitchen. Never saw one bug last year in the same mountains at the same time of year. 6) The accessories were spotty. The DVD player was broken so no kids movies for the toddler during down time. The internet went out regularly and had to be reset. Like, this happened so often that we all have the password memorized because each time it happened we had to then re-enter the password on our iPhones. And this was a random string of letters and numbers, yet I can still recite it with ease. That's how often we had to reset it. 7) There was only one thermostat for the whole cabin. So the basement being colder than the rest of the cabin meant either we froze or the upstairs died of heat stroke. In order to get our room to just 70 degrees, the loft bathroom ended up being 87 degrees. 8) Even the lights were messed up. The light over the kitchen table buzzed and flickered. The bulb in the main light in the basement room was burned out, so no real light, leaving only 3 lamps to light the room. Except, one of those bulbs were burned out. So we were down to two small lamps for the whole room. And we couldn't swap the bulbs out since the main light needed a screwdriver to change the bulb. 9) Some other small things, like the basement bathroom sink coming off of the wall, with the paint/drywall cracked all the way around it, scratched paint on all the dining room table chairs, etc. All in all, this was an amazing cabin, but it needs some serious love and some attention. It was well stocked, and had a pool table and hot tub which were lots of fun. But there was so much wasted potential. The only reason this got 4 stars instead of 3 was because I'm a sucker for sappiness, and we made some amazing memories here with our 4 generations staying all in this one cabin.

Don't miss this Nacoochee Valley gem. Outstanding food, wine and service! Breakfast fit for…read moreroyalty! Thank you so much Monda, Dawn, Shanna, Sam, Bernie and the rest of the staff. Our souls are lifted, our bodies rested, but our hearts are breaking as it's almost time to leave this glorious place. Until next time...again thanks for allowing us to share a slice of mountain paradise.

This is an amazing bed & breakfast with amazing food. Bernie & Chef Monda are both amazing…read more Bernie's hospitality and Monda's excellent cuisine make this a definite 5 star + experience. The rooms are cozy and romantic, and clean! You won't want to miss an experience here. They serve breakfast, lunch, tapas, dinner and have a wine bar.

This place is a perfect weekend retreat. Just a couple miles from the Ocoee and several…read moreoutfitters, this place is a great place to stay if you're in town for Ocoee adventures, or just need a quiet place away from your weekly routine. Incredibly relaxing and comfortable... I look forward to returning soon!

This is our 2nd weekend spent at Ocoee Mist Farm and B&B. We love the place. Quiet, peaceful and…read morebreathtaking views. We are animal lovers and the greeting committee of puppy's and peacocks is like none other! The innkeepers (Kevin and Carol) are so gracious, helpful and just all around sweethearts. Staying at a B&B is a different kind of experience and one if the biggest ingredients are the hosts and that's one of the reasons we love this place. The location is gorgeous. Nestled in a valley in the North Ga Mts.. This is out in the country and it's a working farm. No mints on your pillows or high tea here...just simple , cozy , and super sized accommodations. Our room is huge, sporting a King size bed and has a working fireplace! Next up "The animals".... Dogs, cats, goats , chickens,llamas, a horse , a few donkeys ,1 camel named Mel and a peacock that's the star if the menagerie. As I mentioned we love animals and this place has got them. We can walk straight up to the barn and pet and feed them carrots and apples. All good. I have no shame in saying that I'm an uptight, city slicking,asphalt loving diva but I do enjoy coming here for a few days , unplugging and getting away from all the traffic ,concrete and my comfort zone. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to get back again soon.

Great customer service! They were on call 24/7 to help if there was a question and returned my…read morecalls as soon as possible. Cabin was very clean and had everything we needed.