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'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities

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Interior
Property grounds
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Gym
    Gym

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities

COVID-19 cancellations - we will give a 100% refund or reschedule your reservation if you need to cancel or change your reservation because of COVID-19.

Vacation in the Mountains of Big Canoe, Georgia. Lake house with mountain and golf course views.

Spend your vacation this year in our four bedroom, four and a half bath, Luxury Home. The house also includes two family rooms, a loft that can be used as a 5th bedroom, patio with a large hot tub overlooking the lake, screened porch, and large deck where you can enjoy a view of the lake, pool, golf course, and mountains.

A small dog of 20 lbs or less are allowed. Contact host for details.

Everything you need to enjoy your time at Big Canoe is available to you in our home located on Lake Disharoon. You can wake up to the sound of the Canadian Geese flying overhead and go to sleep listening to the songs of the frogs. Our home has central heat and air as well as ceiling fans in all rooms, but sometimes you don't even need them!

Our house comfortably accommodates a maximum of 10 people including children.

Set in the foothills of the scenic North Georgia Mountains with elevations exceeding 3000 feet lays the enchanted land known as Big Canoe. Be prepared to brake for deer or wild turkey at any given turn in the road.

You can walk out the back door of our house and down the hill to the lake (beach), pool, waterside, and fitness center with an indoor pool. No need to get in the car if you don't want to.

Keywords: Mountain House

Property manager

Tom O'Connor

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Contact host for more info

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Big Canoe, GA

What's nearby

  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 25 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Gibbs Gardens - 28 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Atlanta Motorsports Park - 29 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead - South Terminus - 30 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Amicalola Falls - 30 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huddle House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bell's Family Pharmacy - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Mexican Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mary's Bread Basket - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities located?

This family-friendly Jasper vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Disharoon Beach, McDaniel Meadows Dog Park and Diamond Dog Park. Burt's Pumpkin Farm and Gibbs Gardens are also within 12 mi (20 km).

'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Diana
Our host was wonderfully responsive and the place was in a great location for our grandchildren. The house is a bit worn, but worked for us since we had small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaidev D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host great stay
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the amenities and location. This has to be one of three houses this close to the beach and lake activities. Perfect for a peaceful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice relaxing vacation
Property was just as described. It was perfect for a set of parents, their 2 grown children, and 6 grandchildren. They even had a pack-n-play for the infant. Owner was easy to contact, and even alerted us once when there was a bear sited near the house. One of the lakes/pool areas was able to be accessed by walking down a hill from behind the house, which the kids took full advantage of. There were lifeguards, so the older kids were able to come and go to the pool. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Marble Hill, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion Fun
We rented two homes overlooking the beach club for our large family. It was wonderful being able to walk down to the beach club. The home was very well appointed. Tom was very helpful before our stay - even letting us know that the local store had a refrigeration problem the day before our stay began.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot in Big Canoe
We’ve been to Big Canoe numerous times, and Almost Heaven is our favorite rental there. The house had everything we needed, and the hot tub was a fun bonus. The location so close to the Beach Club cannot be beat, especially when you have kids and are there in the summer. Tom is a fantastic host, responsive and kept us up to speed on everything we needed to know.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost Heaven is accurate
Came for granddaughters wedding. House was perfect! Convenient to dinners, etc. Scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ida H., Lynn Haven, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
quiet and tranquil
very quiet and tranquil location. We loved how it is tucked away and backs up to the lake. Very close to the trails and pool area. Host was very helpful and responsive to every question we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic, homey, amazing location
Beautiful house perched in the woods above the lake; the view from the living room window is like a picture postcard. The steep path behind the house takes you to the little beach (for boating, wading, volleyball) and to the hiking trails. It was somehow both spacious and snug, with autumnal decor, and with more rooms than we could even take advantage of.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We enjoyed our extended family stay at this house, and another up the road. This house had plenty of sleeping area, was well clean and well maintained, great location where you could walk down to the beach club, and a communicative and helpful owner. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valorie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Host!
Tom is a very gracious and generous host- making sure everything went smoothly for our wedding weekend. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best family vacation!
So fun and easy! Beautiful all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a nice place!
It was a pleasure communicating with Tom. He was a wonderful host and very helpful. The home was very nice, with really great amenities. The location is fantastic! Overall in a plus! Good job, Tom!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost Heaven
Beautiful property with a magnificent view of the lake from the family room. The house was clean and well stocked with all that we could possibly need. Tom, the property owner, was quick to respond to any questions or requests we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas adventure
We had a nice time all in all… We had a couple hiccups due to the weather but Mr. Tom was in constant communication with us regarding everything that come up!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
We had a wonderful stay. The house is beautiful and has everything you could possibly need. The host was always available for any questions or concerns. We hope to come back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for a family of nine.
Great home for a family of nine. this house was perfect for a family of nine with four bedrooms and a loft and 4 1/2 baths. The kitchen was well stocked and the pantry had a lot of what we needed. The owner was a great communicator and particularly helpful when we found out that we left a backpack in the house
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with private owned facility
Great spot - loved the hot tub after pickleball session (yes really!) Tom was great to work with and very responsive. Much better than two other properties we worked with that had management companies. Properties were similar and I would pick working with Tom 100% over others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect fall break!
Tom is a very communicative and helpful throughout our stay. The house is beautiful and perfectly located near the beach. We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost Heaven
Easy with accurate description and details
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry T.

Grrat place to stay. Great experience with the property owner.
We appreciate quick owner's responses and his support!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caleb K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good family time despite the rain
We enjoyed a good day of hiking and swimming in the lake. While the $20/person swimming fee seemed a little steep, I appreciated that Tom let us know about it ahead of time. The house itself was great. When the weather got rainy we were able to have a comfortable day watching football and cooking meals in the kitchen. Have two living areas was nice with the size of our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette L., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
80th Birthday Celebration
Tom was an Excellent host! The ease of the check-in and checkout process was extremely convenient. Almost Heaven is absolutely beautiful and well maintained. My family thoroughly enjoyed the stay and all the great amenities within the property. We celebrated my mother-in-law’s 80th birthday with immediate family. She loved the screened in porch and the grandkids loved the loft area with foosball table. Enough room for everyone to established their favorite area. 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
We wanted a quick mini getaway from Chattanooga with our 10, 7 and twin 4month olds. We’ve never been to the area and were excited by the beach, pools and water rock slide in the backyard. The house itself was amazing and the owners went above and beyond the expected to make sure we were settled in. We were disappointed in the surprise fees associated with using the beach, pool and slide. At $20 per person per day, it dampened the excitement a little. Otherwise, it’s a great community to get away from the hectic life for a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a find! Beautiful property in a perfect location
Our stay at the O’Connors’ was nothing short of magical. The pictures don’t do this property justice - the house itself is lovelier than we had hoped, and its location right on Lake Disharoon will take your breath away. The beds are very comfortable, with lovely soft linens and plenty of pillows, and the multiple bathrooms are well-stocked with good quality toiletries. We had ten family members staying at the property as well as a few family members who live nearby visiting by day, and there was lots of room to spread out in the various common areas. Our host, Tom, was extremely welcoming and helpful throughout our stay and promptly answered any questions we may have had. Big Canoe is gorgeous, and the lake access at “Almost Heaven” is second to none. We made many happy memories and hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022