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.

I'm shocked not everyone is giving this place five stars. We stayed three nights here and the…read moreservice was incredible, the views were spectacular, and the food at the restaurant ranged from really good to decent. For lodge food, you're not going to do much better than that. We stayed here for a college visit to Georgia Tech. It wasn't a bad drive down to the university and back, and then we spent the rest of our time hiking around the falls. We had a wonderful long family weekend. I much preferred staying here than in a hotel/motel. The breakfast buffet was really good. I can't think of anything I wanted that they didn't have. The dinner was decent, on lodge food level. Maybe I'm grading on the curve, but to be honest I'm not expecting Michelin Guide levels of restaurant quality at a state park lodge. I would strongly recommend the ground level rooms so that you get a patio. That was super nice (see picture). I highly recommend the lodge. I'm definitely bringing the family back sometime.

*Review of Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge Hotel**…read more This property desperately needs better care and attention. The rooms were not properly cleaned, and the bed was slanted and uncomfortable. We also did not receive the room we originally booked; staff gave us an excuse about plumbing issues instead. Although the waitress was pleasant during our first dinner, the food itself was poor and the menu lacked good options. Overall, the hotel is not well maintained and does not meet basic standards of comfort or cleanliness. If your goal is to visit the waterfall, I recommend booking another hotel in town and driving up. I will not be returning to this location.

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!!!

Have been here a total of 3 times and had the smash burger, the turkey sandwich and the grouper…read more Ambiance after clubhouse renovations is A+ overlooking the water. Service is always top notch, even when difficult drink orders are requested. Food consistently exceeds expectations!

Good menu options. Service was great, very friendly. I love the new layout of the clubhouse! The…read moreview is amazing!

Imagine, amazing amenities, beautiful views, comfortable accommodations, gracious hosting, a sauna,…read morejacuzzi and pool table.....You have now found the pinnacle of north ga cabins. We forgot our coffee on the second morning, RANDY the husband host and his wife were prompt to provide us with some dark roast to throw in the machine. +1 Great views of the waterfalls (bring binoculars for ultimate satisfaction), lake, mountains, and breathtakingly peaceful surroundings. Ample space for all your party and their shenanigans. Pool table. At some point during extreme inebriation mode. Our group ran dry on alcohol. Randy and Harley da Pug gave us a lift to the local liquor store. Seriously the most uplifting and amazing trip of the trip it was. He tour guided us the 15 minute drive to the package store. Declined monetary compensation or a bottle. I did notice He was cashing out some scratch offs which his wife enjoys. So I had to force him to accept a couple of those as his thank you. Real. Genuine. Honest Southern hospitality. Would most certainly visit again. A1

Becky and Randy Harris simply re-define hospitality here. They go above and beyond the call of…read moreduty to make sure all the needs of guests are met. Nestled in the Georgia mountains not far from Atlanta, Bear Ridge Lodge is perfect for weddings, family reunions and large gatherings. Sleeps 20 easily. Full kitchen. Fireplace. Plenty of space. Outdoor deck. Outdoor grill. Fire pit. Wildlife. Peaceful on a small lake. Plenty of nearby attractions for entertainment. Tubing, Hiking,Wine tours, Dining all nearby. A great place to simply relax.

This place is really cute. I was a lil disappointed because…read morewe booked the container, which we really wanted to try for the first time but looks like they were having some heater issues so they offered to upgrade us to the king cabin and it was really nice. The facilities is quite small but they have a lil fire pit and some games you can play outside if the weather is good. The ladies on the reception were very friendly. The only couple things I didn't like was that they cabins are too close to each other and there ia no privacy. And the other thing was the wall heater was set to a temperature and we couldn't make it warmer. They had a space heater but it was a very cold night and I was still cold inside.

I'm writing in regard to the King Cabin Suite--…read more I took away a star for a couple reasons. The bathroom sink water tasted/smelled like moth balls, which was weird. The bed definitely needs new pillows, as the current ones are very lumpy. Upon arrival, the concierge was very welcoming and made a special point to explain how the hotel has a partnership with Paul Thomas Chocolates in Dahlonega. She gave us a coupon that said (and she very explicitly said) it was good for one free piece of chocolate bark *per person* in the party, so my partner and I were entitled to a total of 2 free pieces of chocolate. When we took the coupon to the chocolate shop, the young man working there refused to honor it. He said he had always been told to give one piece of chocolate only. We asked him to read the coupon again because this was not what it stated, nor was it what the concierge said. He still refused. My boyfriend told him that the partnership needed to fix their coupons if they weren't going to honor them. Anyway, the cabin was clean and cozy, and the bed was very comfortable other than the pillows. Sheets were buttery soft. Overall I was happy with our stay.

We had the best wine tasting day with Donnie! He is very knowledgeable about the area, so friendly…read moreand has great prices. Can't wait for our next trip to Dahlonega!

Savoir Faire Wine Tours and Taxi Service was absolutely one of the best experiences I have ever…read morehad. This new business was based in California and is now in Dahlonega. Don, our driver, host, and all around expert on all things food and wine, took my family and I to Wolf Mountain Vineyards and mentioned some of the best spots within the region to try wines that rival those on the West Coast and even the Loire Valley in France. Don was professional, conversational, soft-spoken, polite, sophisticated--never snobby, never pushy. This was money well-spent, and I intend to hire Don and Savoir Faire again to explore many vineyards in the Georgia's Mountains. 5 stars.

Falling Waters is one of the most beautiful and secluded rustic communities in Ellijay. It is…read morelocated at the Dawson, Pickens and Gilmer county lines. Within an hours drive to Atlanta. Yet in one of the tallest mountain peaks in Georgia. You will see mountain views of downtown Atlanta, Rich Mtn and the Cohutta Mtns all within one area. Amenities include a lake which use to be a Orvis certified fishing lake. The trout creek, Clear Creek runs through the community. The campsites are beside the creek and hiking trails. There are numerous waterfalls with a trail hike up to the Twin Falls. If you enjoy nature and the outdoors this is a community you should look into. Just to note, there are more black bears here than just about any where else in Georgia.

Arrived yesterday evening & the property is beautiful. However, ITS NOT RENTAL READY! No hot…read morewater, no TV, phone or Intranet. Cell services are very limited. The bed in the master room is over 10 years old and you can tell it!!! All water sources, sinks bath, shower, toilets smell like rotten eggs! The rental management company just took it over so hopefully things will get updated soon. To add to the problems, the air conditioner in the mater bedroom didn't work. I complained to rental company last night and spoke with the office manager this morning. She was very apologetic and made the appropriate compensation offer after speaking with the owner.