This has become an annual tradition for my wife and granddaughters. They love the rustic cabin and…read moretalking with Mr Mike. We try to make it here every fall and spend the weekend hiking and apple picking

My family had a wonderful weekend camping in one of their cabins. Mike & his wife, the owners,…read moremade sure we had everything we needed and even gave my kids ice cream before we headed home. We loved cooking all of our meals over the fire pit. It does include a grate to balance on the rocks n cook food on. We brought some fireproof pans to cook more stuff over our coals. We made gourmet meals every time. We took advantage of the waterfall 5 minutes up the road n caught some trout to bring back to camp n cook over the fire! At night, we slept great in our king-size bed and A/C. This is definitely our new camping spot!

Wow! My husband and I from Florida and my two best friends from SC found this place to spend a New…read moreYear's Eve together... it was more than I expected! What a quaint and such fun place tucked away in the mountains! From the time we arrived the staff ( Megan) was beyond welcoming. From the cookies to the champagne it was very special. Our room was perfect! Just what I needed for a get away. Well we went off for dinner for at night and decided to take an Uber since it was New Year's Eve and we were not familiar with the area. When it came time to leave , our uber never showed up! We tried again and again to no avail! Called the one and only taxi in the town and she was unable to give us any definite answer. My last hope was to call the lodge . I felt terrible as it was getting later by the minute. It was their New Year's celebration going on. No one was able to answer so I left a message for their manager Sean hoping at 11:00 anyone would even be there to respond. Not even 5 minutes later Sean sent a text asking if we still needed help . This guy went above and beyond to help us out. He was there within minutes and got us back to the resort in time to celebrate with the other guests to bring in the new year! This place is a gem. We will definitely be back every year! They have covered every little detail here to make it special for each guests. Thank you again Sean for making this trip an awesome time! We will definitely be back!

Scheduled a weekend getaway as a jumping off point for a weekend of wine tasting in and around the…read moreDahlonega, GA area. In summary, what a beautiful setting, excellent service, delicious food, charming drinks, with every one of the staff members (owners included) just waiting to coddle and take care of your every whim and desire. Finding the Lodge the first time was a little challenging but just trust the GPS even though it looks like you're heading onto someone's property, stay on the road until you reach the top. Once there, be prepared to be pampered. The road up is a tad narrow, and when we arrived it was covered in leaves (we hit prime color change/leaf dropping) but it's not bad. The rest of the time the road was well cleared with turn-outs obvious and useful if needed (we didn't need one during travels in and out). We stayed in a room on the 1st floor at the end of the hall with a nice sitting room and patio with a beautiful view of the wooded hillside. The room was nice, fully functional and one nice feature were motion lights under the bed such that if you get up during the night you're not stumbling around to find the bathroom door. Loved that. They have a bar with well made drinks and a nice cozy sitting area with a fireplace and comfortable chairs we used to chat with the staff who helped fine tune our winery stops. They have a 'snack bar' (my term) complete with various snacks, cold drinks, a coffee drink, and freshly made cookies each day. Oh, and they will point out a nice little file box with room numbers with homemade candy that magically appears each afternoon! A delicious and generous breakfast is included that is FAR from the typical powered scrambled eggs, paper thin bacon (you know what I'm talkin' about!). No, this is a freshly made frittata, the best home fries I've ever had, fresh cut fruit and more. Great start to each day! They have an outdoor seating area complete with lights, an abundance of bar height chairs/tables, Adirondack chairs, and fire pits. A great way to spend an evening at sunset sipping your wine/cocktails and talking the evening away. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that we opted for the five-course prix fixe dinner in their large communal dining area known as "Wit & Wisdom". It was a great way to mingle with other guests, share stories, compare winery travels, and just share time and conversation. This alone was worth the price of admission! We added the wine pairing so we went all in, and we felt that we certainly got our money's worth out of it! Kicking it off with an Amuse-Bouche and wrapping up the next five-courses, while they appear small, we were absolutely stuffed when we were done. The wines were outstanding and it turned out to literally be the perfect ending to our glorious stay with owners Tommy & Heather and the entire staff that made sure we were fed, comfortable, and part of the Mountain Top 'family'. As I loaded the pictures, I realize I have to give a shout-out to Topher and the crew in the kitchen! You all demonstrate exceptional service and skill. Well Done!!!

It's a wedding venue that the owner decorates for Christmas. In a word, spectacular. The check in…read moreis easy, and I liked that the guests have assigned check in times, it makes things go smoothly with less chaos. We did lunch and I found the food was delicious and plentiful. The house is professionally decorated with no expense spared. The rooms are pretty on their own but the decor is elaborate and tastefully designed. It was a nice day, so we were able to walk the grounds which are a treat in themselves. Although the owner and staff were very friendly and approachable, there wasn't a whole lot of history given about the house and I would have liked to ask about a hundred questions. But seeing how busy and popular the place is, I understand. A book is available for purchase but wasn't willing to spend the $45. A must see!

It was a very nice experience. We had the lunch buffet and the tour. We were very pleased with the…read morelunch. It was very tasty and good portions. I would recommend it.

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.

Town Creek Valley Farm is a hidden gem in Talking Rock, Georgia. The corn maze is large and…read morepredominantly flat with enough unpredictable twists and turns to keep us on our toes but not frustrated. They provide a punch card that you follow a story line, solve puzzles and punch as you go throughout the maze. They have u-pick flowers that are reasonably priced and lots of cute photo spots to take pictures of your visit. We thoroughly enjoyed this corn maze which is family owned and operated. They also won't break the bank or drive a tractor through a protected trout stream (like nearby Yahoo Farm on 108 in Jasper).

Beautiful!!! This was the perfect end to our day and the nicest people. U-pick these gorgeous…read morezinnias or sunflowers while surrounded by the corn maze where you can hear the kids laughing trying to go through it and do g forget the cow in the next field watching us and mooing. I could have grabbed a chair and just stayed for a while. Don't miss a chance to check this little slice of heaven

We had the best time at this sweet farm for u pick blueberries. It was a scorcher the day we…read morevisited, and the soonest we could make it over with 2 toddlers and a newborn was peak heat in the afternoon - but it was well worth the trek! I was getting cold feet about the hour drive the night before and exchanged a few messages with the owner. He might be one of the kindest people I've met. Just so genuine and reassuring. Felt like I was talking to family. There is a dirt road up to the farm and spots to park near a little hut you use to grab your buckets and pay afterwards. They have no trouble showing you where to go and helping you in any way. The blueberries were so reasonably priced and they were delicious. U-pick fruit is such a great activity for toddlers and my kids really seem to enjoy it. It wasn't too long of a walk down to the blueberries, but probably would have been a tiny bit tricky with a stroller. As much as I want to gate keep those scones - I'll divulge. Get them. If you do anything right in this next blueberry season it's the scones. Blueberry and lemon and literal perfection. It wasn't my postpartum hormones talking either. It was the best scone I'd ever had in my life. I didn't even think I liked scones and now I dream of them. This specific blueberry piece of heaven. I'm sorry there were no hand pies or jam the day we visited because I'm sure they would have been just as good. Please support this family owned gem. Pick the berries, eat the pastries, just give them your money. They deserve it.

We hiked in on a Friday and out on Saturday. Had a nice stay at the lodge. Rooms are clean,…read morebathhouse had a nice warm shower. Meals are served family style. Quality of the food and service were better than what we expected. Trail is in good condition. It is not a hard (moderate) hike but you might want to get your endurance up before you hit the trail. For people who like the outdoors this is a good experience.

We schedule a trip to Len Foote Hike Inn from Thursday to Friday over a week ago. The forecast…read moreyesterday was flood watch, thunderstorms and heavy rain. We called to reschedule and they said no, that they are open no matter what. This is not acceptable, as we did not want to cancel, just reschedule. We were looking forward to celebrate our 38 year anniversary in the mountains! It is not acceptable to put people at risk especially if there is a flood watch and THUNDER, they just said "Wear ponchos"! Very disappointed in their communication, they did not call us back and only sent an email stating wear ponchos!

Easy access to everything you could want to do in the area. Perfect for a couples getawayread more

Black Bear Lodge is a fantastic escape, tucked away in the rolling hills. The comfortable private…read morecabin is ideal for a couples getaway or long weekend. A homemade Breakfast is served daily and the waffles topped with blueberries, strawberries & chopped pecans was a delicious way to start a day in the woods. We enjoyed hiking through the 40,000 acres of National Forests, walking access to the Toccoa River, swinging bridge & waterfalls. Downtown Blue Ridge is less than 20 mins away and features shops, restaurants and more. Black Bear Lodge is highly recommended, reasonably priced and will surpass expectations for a mountain retreat!