Genesis House - Christian Retreat - Dodge County

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Eastman, GA

Dodge County Hospital12 min drive
Dodge County Courthouse14 min drive
Middle Georgia College Aviation School18 min drive
Macon, GA (MCN-Middle Georgia Regional)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Genesis House - Christian Retreat

Bethel Village Christian Retreat sits on 36 acres. Located on the property is this listing; Genesis House, which is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a 20x20 screened-in porch. The home is beautifully decorated and has everything you need to feel right at home. There is also a 3 1/2 acre pond, a walking trail, and so much more! The grounds are beautiful with trees, shrubs, and flowers. Fishing, paddle boating, cycling, and walking trails are available!

Property manager

Brenda Smith

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

12+ people (children included) Pay to Host. $200

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Please reach out to us regarding pets.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please dispose of cigarette butts properly.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: 12+ people (children included) Pay to Host. $200

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Eastman

Located in Eastman, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hawkinsville State Park and Hawkinsville Veterans Memorial Park, while Hawkinsville Opera House and Telfair Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Eastman, GA

What's nearby

Dodge County Hospital - 12 min drive
Dodge County Courthouse - 14 min drive
Dodge County Golf Club - 17 min drive
Middle Georgia College Aviation School - 18 min drive
Little Ocmulgee State Park - 44 min drive

Getting around

Macon, GA (MCN-Middle Georgia Regional) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪El Rancho Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Chinese Chef Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Captain D's - ‬14 min drive
‪Shug's BBQ & Catering - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Genesis House - Christian Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Genesis House - Christian Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Genesis House - Christian Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Genesis House - Christian Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Dodge County Hospital, Dodge County Courthouse and Dodge County Golf Club. Middle Georgia College Aviation School is 9.9 mi (16 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John H.

13 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The Genesis House was the perfect spot for myself and two teenagers. The property was clean and as described. Communication was timely, and the hosts were wonderful! The fishing, paddle boat, kayak, and fire pit were all amazing. I only wish we could have stayed longer! Come and unwind at this gem in the heart of Georgia.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha M.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Me and my wife enjoyed our stay the owners of the property are great Christian people with a very welcoming home will definitely be visiting again soon and the fishing is awsome

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

22 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly retreat

What an amazing place to visit! The house had everything our family of six needed. It was very clean & beautifully decorated. We all enjoyed the awesome landscape, firepit, and fishing.Great people make great hosts which describes Brenda & George completely.They were quick to respond & very friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

8 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to unwind

Brenda & George are the perfect hosts. Very welcoming and accommodating. The home is ultimately clean and warmly furnished. The rural setting is very peaceful and stress-free and includes a beautiful lake view. Be advised, you will travel a couple miles of graded/unpaved road to get to the property but every inch is well worth the trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

12 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

My family spent a week at this lovely property. The house was clean and Brenda was a wonderful host. The property is beautiful. We will always try and stay there when we come back to visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald N.

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eastman Family Reunion

We could not have asked for a better property, host and setting for our visit to Eastman. Brenda was so attentive, the house is very comfortable and tastefully decorated. It truly was a wonderful weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W., Valdosta, GA

10 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Our stay was very peaceful and quiet. We enjoyed fishing and our walk through the woods. The house was very nice and comfortable. Our host was thoughtful and quick to respond.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

21 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Calm

Hidden gem of a getaway in Dodge County. The Genesis was everything as described. Brenda was a superb hostess, quick to respond and very helpful. All the amenities a group five would need. The house is plenty spacious and immaculate. Morning coffee overlooking the calm, peaceful pond was an added bonus. Will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha C.

15 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The home, property, lake, gazebo, playground and paddle boat were Fantastic! One my most appreciated aspects of the home was... NO tv in the home. No distraction from the Beautiful nature and fishing, spending good quality time with family. This stay was rejuvenating and gave us a new appreciation for Country living. We will definitely plan another stay here. The hosts went above and beyond and we are grateful!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judie C.

9 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

This is an amazing place to stay if you are looking for peace and quiet! The only reason I gave it 4 stars for location was because of the dirt roads to get there. It is in the piney woods. We did however learn a different way to go to get out that didn't require so many dirt roads. The house is amazing! Every convenience you could possibly want or need. If I had one criticism it would be to put towel hooks by the shower. We love George and Brenda. They are amazing Godly people. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W., McDonough

17 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feb 2023

We had a great stay at this home. Very quiet and peaceful. Home very clean with excellent amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

29 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas

It was a very nice cozy place to spread out and hang out with family that lived in the area but don't have room for us. much better than a hotel room and not much more in price. The house was decorated so nicely and felt homely. I loved it!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al R.

4 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piece of heaven!

The absolute most beautiful property! The hosts were beyond accommodating and helpful! Words can’t describe my satisfaction of staying here!!! Will be back and highly recommend this property! So lucky to find such an amazing place with such wonderful hosts!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwen L.

28 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven

This property is secluded and amazing. Serenity abounds. The host and her husband were top notch folks!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

17 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend spent with family.

We had a wonderful weekend with our family and truly enjoyed our stay at the Genesis house. I have never had better hospitality extended to my family then what we received from our host. I would defiantly be honored to stay here again. My husband and I were talking and we were amazed at the peaceful spirit that surrounds the home and how comfortable and inviting it is. We were traveling with a 3 year old and a 2 year old who are both very active and of course curious about new thing. There are a lot of table top decorations siting around which are beautiful but with small children that can be very challenging to keep them from wanting to touch or play with things that are not meant to be played with. We spent a lot of our time out on the screened in porch and outside so the kids could be free to run and play which was nice but the temperature was a bit cool at times. I would say that the house is more geared to a bit older children however that does not change my high review of our stay or the host.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cristy P.

9 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a wonderful experience

This home is exactly as pictured! Stunning and such a cute, cozy home! We had everything we needed, and MORE! The complimentary pizza and drinks after a 15 hour drive was such a delight! We wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

reid e.

3 Nov 2021

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Family Get Together

Brenda and George are great host. They are there spiritually for you. Brenda prayed on the house before our visit and for us during our stay. Thanks Brenda They are readily available if anything is needed. The property is as described. The house is very neat and clean. The pond adds to the serenity of the property. It was the perfect place to visit with family and catch up after the past 18 months of the virus. I wasn't sure about not having TV. Not having a TV made the visit with family even better. The property is remote enough to give the impression of being distant from distractions and close enough to Eastman for any needs. Brenda, George thanks for a wonderful stay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C., Enterprise, AL

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay!

This is a beautiful house! I loved the way it was decorated, the floor plan, and especially the screened-in back porch! The furnishings were very comfortable and arranged in a way to encourage conversation. We had everything we needed. Our grandchildren loved the swings, the pond, and walking around the property. It's out in the country, but only 4 miles from the nearest Walmart. Loved it! We'll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

18 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Serene Getaway!

Beautiful home, beautiful property, gracious hosts! Long walks on the beautifully landscaped property; paddle boating; enjoying the fire pit at night; great nights sleeping in the super comfortable beds! Biking; fishing; enjoying relaxing in the beautiful home and on the screened in porch. Each of us did as little or as much as we wanted and had a great long weekend! Thank you Brenda and George for your attention to details and for sharing your lovely property with us! We look forward to our next visit!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S., DAcula, Georgia

9 Oct 2021

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Amazingly Beautiful Retreat

When the listing is noted to be a Christian Retreat, how true that is! The tranquil environment away from town and distractions sure made this home a "retreat" of the best kind! The owners were very responsive, and even prayed over my elderly parents who were with me. The fridge was stocked with food which allowed us to spend more time in rather than having to go out to eat or cook. Definitely will be back! Thanks so much for an incredible and blessed few days at your home.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Opal Deloyce U., Brunswick, GA

3 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

We had a long sister weekend and it was great. Everything was as promised. May try and go again. It was a quiet, relaxing, tranquil and beautiful place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

17 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis of Serenity

My experience at Bethel Village Genesis House was amazing, peaceful and beautiful. Attention to detail was throughout the home and property was evident. I particularly notice how meticulous and clean the home was, so much thought went into every room. The Host Brenda was kind and generous by providing us with snacks and juice in case we got in late. I truly recommend Bethel Village Retreat for the family because it has something for every one such as biking, fishing,pedal boat, games and pets are welcome as well. We also fell in love with Missy. This Retreat is something special and I am planning to return at a later date. Brenda and George are truly beautiful and kind people.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

JILL O., JUPITER, FL

25 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Dream

Beautifully landscaped property on a mirror lake - we wish it were our own. House very comfortable, kitchen well stocked, very nice screened room to enjoy the birds. Sat in the gazebo during a rain shower-very peaceful. Caught large bass daily. Our hosts were very gracious and kind. Only drawback - no tv or radio but I did have a laptop and used wifi. Thank you for a wonderful get away!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021