We were married at Splendor Mountain early June, 2024. Our wedding was a dream come true! The…read moreceremony spot was breathtaking. The reception was at the lodge, and the space and bar were prefect. We had a fire pit with s'mores and space for a Photo Booth. I loved the bridal bungalow and had so much space to get ready. We stayed in the honeymoon suite and it was clean and romantic. The owner is the most lovely woman (Chevin), who was so easy to work with.

DO NOT STAY!!! We stayed at one of the cabins for two nights…read moreduring a ling weekend. From the beginning we thought the owners were very condescending and demanding. But we let it go. But there was many issues with the rental. First of all, downstairs basement had a musty smell. Although there was a dehumidifier in place, a couple of my friends started feeling unwell after spending one night down in the basement. Second of all there was a gas leak at the grill so we couldn't use the grill at all in fear that that doing so would cause a fire. In additional, the dock at the lake was so rotted my friend got a big splinter in her feet! Also the lawn chairs were literally falling apart when someone sits on them! All of these things weren't be a big deal if the owners are helpful and compassionate , but instead they've become so greedy and judgmental even though they called themselves good Christians. We left a good review for previously hoping they can remedy the situation and we can move pass it but none prevail. It makes hard for me to want to refer this place to anyone in fear of their safety.

My friend and I had a hard time finding a cheap place to stay in Helen for Oktoberfest. You would,…read moretoo, if you were looking less than a month out. However, my friend scored when she found the Stovall House. The entrance is not very well lit at night. We ended up guessing where to turn and where to park our car. The Stovall House entrance seemed a bit unintuitive as the cars are parked at what looks like entrance side of the building. Even though the kitchen was closed, we were still offered food by Lloyd's wife, who had greeted us when we entered. We were hungry so we asked for whatever they had left. She had us find our own seat at the tables on the porch, where we poured our own waters and waited for her to bring us two warmed up plates of chicken Alfredo. It was ok but it was just reheated pasta. The room situation was a bit disorganized, as the lock was missing the key. Lloyd persuaded us to leave the door unlocked throughout the day while we were out. However, because we had locked it improperly the night before, we locked ourselves out the next day. Lloyd was patient and helped us as best as he could to get into our room, with or without a key. The bedroom and bathroom are very quaint and comfortable. The bed was huge, which was really all we needed to make sure we got good shuteye. The next morning, we got to breakfast in time for brunch. Fresh strawberries and coffee were brought out to us while we waited for our breakfast. Lloyd brought me bacon, eggs and grits. My friend doesn't eat pork, so he brought her a vegetarian omelette. She found it delicious until, unfortunately, I think a bacon bit slipped into the veggie mix. He apologized profusely and brought her another, but it was a bit undercooked. Honestly, everyone here is SO nice and work hard to make sure your stay is relaxing and you feel at home. While there are definitely a few kinks to work out, the Stovall House could make it if they focus on the bigger picture, too.

Not all that memorable, but if you're looking for a home cooked meal off the strip and a quiet…read moredining experience, this is place. It's like you've sat down at a distant cousin's house for dinner. I ordered ribeye medium-rare that was served a solid medium. The flavor was ok, but for a ribeye it was rather tough and the marbling was substandard for what I would expect from a 4.5 star Yelp. The green beans with the country ham, turned out to be the star of my meal. Whatever you order, be sure to get the green beans for a side. I did round out dinner with a slice of authentic Georgia pecan pie complete with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I am a Georgia native, and this pie is as authentic as it gets. I can cook comparably for myself at home and I wouldn't give myself more than 3 stars either.

This place was lovely! Clean, quiet, generous, and cozy. I would recommend it and will try to go…read moreback!

We knew right away we wanted a rustic wedding, speaking to both our childhoods. With my family from…read moreVirginia, my groom's family from Alabama, and our love of North Georgia, we zeroed in on several properties throughout this area. After visiting over five properties, all were either too rustic or too cookie cutter perfect. On our final site visit, we knew we had found THE place at Mountain Laurel Farm. The farm is located just inside the Chattahoochee National Forest which provides so many scenic views. Driving up, you're just taken away by the tranquil peace of the property. The barn itself is quite rustic, but it's so charming and still provides the basic necessities (restrooms, electricity). Although there is no climate control, we had no issue with the heat on our wedding date after opening all the doors and windows and adding a few household fans. I do wish there had been more resources in the catering room; I'm hoping Melody can make some upgrades there in the future (running water/industrial sink, ice machine, larger fridge/freezer). However, our caterer had no issues with making the catering area work for them. Melody, the property owner/manager, was incredibly easy to work with. She was so patient throughout the process, quickly answering all my questions and concerns. She has so much décor and so many props and furniture available at the barn, along with her linen rentals, you really only need to show up with your food and beverage. She had lots of good ideas about how to set-up the barn so that it would maximize space for our guests. We loved having access to the farmhouse for the wedding day. Although no one lodged there, it was a welcome place for me and my bridesmaids to finish getting ready, as well as a cool spot for our wedding party and us to rest after the ceremony and before photos. It was fun to look out onto the ceremony space before the ceremony and after and see all of our family and friends gathering for our special day. The property is located a short distance from a major interstate, and just off a main highway, with close access to resources (grocery store, entertainment and cultural activities, department chain stores). This was helpful to our friends and families, all traveling in from out of town. Most of our guests made a weekend of the trip, visiting Helen, wineries, water activities, and all the other things the area has to offer. There are many rental cabins close-by and we also held a block of hotel rooms in Helen which was convenient for our guests. If you are looking for a charming rustic location with wonderful amenities and breathtaking views, I highly recommend Mountain Laurel Farm for any wedding or social occasion!

Fantastic experience at Big Bear Cabins. Went in July for a small family reunion. Each family had…read moretheir own small and perfectly sized cabin. Loved the two separate bedrooms and the special little loft area that served as a third bedroom for our youngest. The unit was clean, cozy, super log cabin like, had great Wifi and TVs, a washer and dryer and little kitchen and bathroom with a tub. Great front porch and a pull out couch if needed. Plenty of seating. It was super private yet close to all things like grocery stores and restaurants. Close enough to the other cabins but still gave each family space. The biggest house worked great for everyone to get together and eat together. AC worked great. Great little grill and fire wood and a fire pit. So quiet. Host was awesome and super at giving us ideas for where to go and what to do and eat. Highly recommend. Great little town and amazing cabins. Well done! Thanks for giving us a chance to reconnect and refresh in a perfect home away from home. Hope to be back.

Big Bear cabins are the best way to relax in the Smokey Mountains. The cabins themselves were clean…read moreand spacious and had everything we needed. We enjoyed coffee on the covered porch in our rocking chairs every morning. They are also close to so many activities! We went on great hikes to waterfalls and enjoyed many local breweries and eateries. It was a great vacation spot!

Highly disappointed with track rock campground I called to try to change the dates on my…read morereservation due to being out of state for a family medical emergency the lady called me back just to inform me that I had lost my deposit due to canceling so close to the weekend when I told her I didn't want to cancel she had a bit of an attitude and told me I could not change dates due to being close to the weekend and wouldn't even talk to me about options so just beware

Fifth Wheel Owners BEWARE!!!!! We were recommended to stay at site 25 by the worker at check in…read more Very steep and unlevel roads; especially when leaving. Our camper came in contact with the side of our bed and tailgate multiple times. In the end we suffered a hole busted in our front cap from it hitting the side of the truck, we damaged the side of our truck bed and broke every support on our rear ladder. Upon check out we advised of damages and were only met with an "I'm sorry." 10/10 do not recommend if you own a fifth wheel or even a low riding bumper pull.

We stayed the maximum time allowed of two weeks and really enjoyed Gibson Cove. We had a beautiful…read moresite on the water and were able to fish, swim and tie our boat up right in front of our campsite. Every site has a picnic bench, fire pit, water hookups, 30 or 50 amp hookups and pretty level gravel parking areas. WiFi is spotty and towards the end of the campground (second loop) it's pretty much non existent. We have a repeater and tethered off our phones which worked well for us. For campers with trailers or RV's there is one dump site for all, none available at individual sites so if you stay for awhile be aware of this. Some folks called a guy who came in and pumped their black water tank for $25. The camp hosts will have information for you if interested. Public restrooms are old, need some TLC but otherwise they're clean. There is a shower with a curtain. Fun hikes/walks just a quick drive away at Jackrabbit Mountain. Beautiful walk from your campsite across the Chatuge Dam. Mornings when the world is waking up and evenings at sunset are my favorite times to wander over. Beautiful place to relax and regroup. We will be back!

I like that Bald Mountain Park Camping Resort is a bit of a drive north of Helen b/c it makes you…read morewant to stay put and enjoy the outdoors and not get caught up in the commercialism that is known as Helen. The resort has free Wi-Fi for those who don't want to give up all of their technological devices. The camping resort is huge and was quiet for the most part. I'd go again.

The most unprofessional place I have ever been to!!! They are not following covid guidelines…read more When our opinions were kindly voiced they said too bad. I stayed in the camper for two nights. Just couldn't take the noise and neighbors puking on our site. Had to leave. Please never go there. The owners are rude and not helpful. Sites are packed in so tight!!!!! Miserable time. Stay away The owners do not care about you. Keep that in mind. Keep rolling. Awful place

Because we were attending a wedding at The Vineyards in Young Harris, we wanted a private home away…read morefrom home. The cabins at Countrytime exceeded our expectations. The cabins are nestled in a mini forest with a babbling brook flowing just feet away from the wonderful back porch. Inside, the cabin was immaculately clean, the bath towels were very soft, the coffee provided was very good, and the bed was very comfortable. We truly wished we had a few more days to enjoy the cabin and surrounding cities; we hope to visit again soon.

Melissa and Matt have provided a gem of a vacation spot! If you want an immaculate, pet-friendly,…read morequiet, beautifully furnished cabin, this is the place for you! We enjoyed a whole week here and could not have been more pleased. It is centrally located to shopping, restaurants, golf etc. We loved our time here and we will be back! And did I say IMMACULATE!!!! They are proud owners as they should be.