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Sylvan Valley Lodge
Sherman K.

Glad to find this off-the-beaten-path lodge and tasting room. They are tied into Kaya Vineyards with some reserve wines not available at Kaya. Overall, the wines were OK; the Reserve Munua was my favorite. However; the General Manager, Luke, is a gem and treated us wonderfully. Hopefully, his vision for this place comes to fruition; excited to try the tapas restaurant when it opens in the fall.

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Joanie And J.

The Sylvan Valley Lodge is nestled right off of Duncan Bridge Road in Sautee Nacoochee, GA (White County)(North Georgia). As soon as you drive up the drive you are transported to your Happy Place. The lodge looks like something from the Germany countryside. It is perfectly located so everywhere you look there are gorgeous nature and mountain views. The front door is grand and welcomes you into the entry located right next to the tasting room and dining room for Breakfast. This is were you get to meet the innkeepers Ginevra and John. They greet you with a warm welcome and give you your keys to your large and comfortable room. All of the rooms are located on the second floor. Each room has its own bathroom, some with large jacuzzi tubs. I loved our shower- the water pressure was excellent. The room we stayed in had a large shared balcony which was nice for morning coffee (all rooms have a keurig coffee maker). On the second floor also has a large, but cozy living room. There were books and games to enjoy. Plus, there was a large balcony you can sit out on and enjoy the mountain views. I loved the large king bed in our room- it was really comfortable. We also had a nice couch that I enjoyed cozying up on to watch tv. I really appreciated that there was a small refrigerator with soft drinks in our room. Breakfast at Sylvan Valley is really good. They provide you with a few choices to choose from. We were there multiple mornings so we enjoyed a few of them. Ginevra and John are eager to make your breakfast the perfect start to your day. Sylvan Valley have their own wine, so make sure to schedule a wine tasting. We are newbies to wine, so John and Ginevra really took time to describe the different wines we tasted, plus instruction us on how to get the best experience out of each wine. I also need to tell you that the food they provide with the wine tasting is excellent. On the property there is a lovely spot for an enchanting outdoor wedding. They also have a very nice bridal suite and a large covered spot for events. It really was a very beautiful place for a wedding or special event. There are also great photo spots all around the property. If you are looking for a relaxing getaway or a romantic getaway- Sylvan Valley Lodge is a great spot. It would be a perfect place for a small wedding or family reunion. It is a great location- close to Helen and Cleveland, GA, plus close to over 12 wineries. After our visit, I was excited to plan our next stay. You will love it!!

This was left on our front porch remember the smoking policy?
Beach B.

We stayed in the Forest Glen cabin, we were told on the phone both the serenity and Forest Glen were identical, sadly that is not the case. Firstly they have a very strict non smoking policy (see photo), and the first thing I see upon the porch of the cabin was a cigarette that someone left (see photo). The cabin it's self had a weird smell even though they had 2 room air fresheners one behind the TV and one on top of microwave. The bedroom was the worse part, in order to get in and out of one side of the bed you must climb over the foot board or across your sleeping partner (see photo). The bed is a 4 poster bed and between the queen bed and a giant jacuzzi tub in the bedroom (see photo) the door clearance is really tight it was better to walk through the bathroom to go to the bedroom. On our first night I dropped an earring, I'm trying to find it and my husband grabbed a flash light and started to help me and when we shined the flash light under the toe kick of the kitchen area we found a live scorpion. My husband (bless him) killed it and removed it. I was at this point a bit freaked out I've never really delt with scorpions before, and I lived in Show Low Arizona for a few years. My husband started to look around and found another in the bathroom that one was dead (see picture) but still freaked me out. Didn't someone just clean our cabin? We are avid outdoor people I don't expect to be terrified to sleep in a cabin. I ended staying up all night due to fear, I have no idea if I have a reaction to scorpion sting we are in the middle of woods I have no idea if we needed medical attention if we could have received it no cell signal or gps. We left at first light and located another place to stay we have a 9 hour drive and needed a decent night's sleep. I received a text from the lodge later in the day asking about our experience my husband told them what had happened, they called us they did not put their response in writing, but basically we were told oh scorpions are common the caller stated she has them in her own home. Are you freaking serious shouldn't this be some type of disclaimer, seriously I live in Florida and to have palmetto bugs in your home IS NOT NORMAL even though they are abundant here. We never had scorpions in Arizona either. We were not issued a refund, I expected that buyer beware.

Shawna E.

We had never been to a Bed and Breakfast and were looking to stay in the area for our winter vacation. I found a deal on Living Social and was looking forward to our weekend. I read a lot of reviews on here before coming and was quite surprised at the reaction most had. The Hotel itself was very homey and in a great location. Once we walked upstairs and I saw the way it was decorated I was concerned about actually walking into our assigned room. It seemed very outdated. We entered the room and was very pleased that it was just as lovely as the photo showed. The bed was comfortable and the room was very spacious. I found some of the outlets didn't work in the room, the toilet ran and the bathroom door didn't latch. The day we woke up for breakfast that I was looking forward to after all the rave reviews on it. They had a paper menu with 3 items to choose from. A farm breakfast with eggs, bacon or sausage, toast or english muffin. A pancake breakfast with 2 thin pancakes, bacon or sausage. And a breakfast sandwich. The breakfast was mediocre. There was nothing special about bacon and eggs. Anyway you cook it, it's just bacon and eggs. When my husband and I wanted to go downstairs to sit in front of the fire and talk the staff was sitting on the 2 couches they have in front of it and were watching a movie on a small TV they placed on the table. When we walked in, they paused their movie and seemed annoyed that we were interrupting. We felt awkward and just went back upstairs. The next night they were back in front of the fire and didn't even bother to try again. We were the only ones at the lodge at the time so maybe it's not something they do normally. It was a pleasant trip and has made me excited to find other bed and breakfasts to look into.

Sharon T.

This little bed and breakfast is amazing. The couple that owns it makes it feel like home. We have been coming now for several years. The included breakfast is to die for and is farm to table fresh. They have a winery, the knot, downstairs and have a delicious selection of "Fairy" wines. The lodge has a Celtic theme which they have incorporated into their wines. It is close to at least 6-8 wineries and of course to the Helen Village. I can't imagine staying anywhere else fir our yearly visit to Helen, GA.

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Kevin H.

Enjoyed our stay here for a quick getaway. Rooms are comfortable and the mountain setting is beautiful. Breakfast is included and made to order the sourdough toast is great! Quiet setting. Will definitely consider this for future getaways.

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Cute little cabin we stayed in. Live music and wine in the lodge. It would be a great venue for a wedding for sure!

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Great, quiet, place that was close to Helen. Clean, great staff, nice and relaxing. Would definitely recommend a stay here.

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Like the very disappointing Yonah Mountain Vineyards that I just left, I feel that Serenity Cellars…read morewas also overpriced, both the tasting fee and the wine bottles. But overall it was a much better experience. The tasting at this small boutique winery was personalized: I sat at the bar and tried the "Premier Wine Tasting." Two choices were offered: dry or sweet; 5 small pours in total. I got the dry. The bartender was informative and, as I was the only one there at the time, I got his undivided attention. He even threw in two extra small tastes of wines not in the flight that I asked about, no extra charge. Though the wines were expensive, they were quite good and I did buy a couple bottles, wanting to return home with a collection from my travels and I liked the place. I also liked the fact that they allow customers to bring their own food. Many wineries prohibit that, even if all they have to offer is prepackaged charcuterie platters. And I liked their "Serenity Now!" tee shirt enough to buy one of those too, though I'm normally opposed to paying a business to advertise their own business. Views and the inside space were nothing special. But they do have concerts and a food truck most weekends. The stage and patio looked like a good place to enjoy some wine, snacks, and local music. I was glad to end my Georgia wine tour on a (relatively) high note.

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