I have stayed at Toccoa House Properties a number of times over the last 5-6 years. They have several different rental options that range from a small 2-person riverside cabin to a large, 5-bed, 5-bath ridge top house with excellent views. To date, I have stayed in 3 out of the 5 different houses. Each time, it has been a great experience and the Spencers (the property owners) have been very accommodating.
The first stay was with my (large) family in the Grey Heron House when my mother made reservations. We stayed 3 nights, and during that time I was able to walk the hiking trails of the property and that was how I discovered that there were other houses / cabins available. My wife and I saw the "Riverside Cabin" and thought it would be a great place for a weekend away for the two of us. We ended up staying there a year later and since that time, we have had 1 or 2 stays every year. We are actually planning our next trip to Blue Ridge now and we are bringing some long-time friends along this time just for fun.
I could describe the Grey Heron House, the Riverside Cabin and the Carriage House in exhaustive detail here, but I recommend you visit their website. It has great pictures, descriptions and floor plans. It's also easy to make reservations online, which is what I have done each time.
I will cover some highlights:
1) Communication with the Spencers has been great every time. They have no issues answering pre- or post-stay questions, and whenever I called them, I found both Dana and Greg to be very polite. They quickly responded to my emails and phone calls each time.
2) For those of you with "fur babies": All of the houses / cabins are pet-friendly. We brought our beagle a couple of times (before she died) and had no problems. There is an extra fee, but it's quite reasonable.
3) The views from each residence is just great. The houses up on the ridge look over a valley to the west and it's amazing. The cabins at the base of the ridge provide excellent views of the Toccoa River.
4) Speaking of the Riverside Cabin, the large deck is straight-up cool. It doesn't matter if you are eating at the outdoor table, taking a nap in one of the chairs, or relaxing with a nice beverage in your hand, it's just great.
5) There is a pool. It's clean and features a hot tub, a covered pavilion and a small bath house. There are also several deck chairs / loungers and is a great place to catch some sun.
Overall, I highly recommend Toccoa House Properties to anyone who is going to stay in Blue Ridge, GA. I am definitely looking forward to my next visit! read more