Couples Retreat with Hot Tub, Lake & Mountain Views in Big Canoe Luxury Resort

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Entire home

Perfectly perched above Lake Petit, the Nest boost the best views in Big Canoe.

WOW! Unique octagonal ceiling with exposed wood beams and tongue & groove.

"The Nest" features a private hot tub on the lower deck with ambient lighting.

Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, oven, stove, dishwasher & microwave.

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Gym

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Jasper, GA

Chattahoochee National Forest
333 min walk
Disharoon Beach
7 min drive
Gibbs Gardens
24 min drive
Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
66 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

"The Nest" is the perfect couples mountain retreat. We are located in the upscale gated community of Big Canoe, which is an hour north of Atlanta. "The Nest" is perfectly perched in the upper Treetopper section which overlooks Lake Petit and features year round lake and mountain views, all while remaining extremely close to the Heart of Big Canoe amenities.

Completely remodeled with open-beams, wood ceilings and floors, along with floor to ceiling windows this cottage immerses you into nature among the trees. Fully equipped modern kitchen including everything to prepare meals. Complimentary coffee/creamer/sugar. King size bed with plush mattress and layered bedding for your comfort. Cabin is equipped with propane gas logs (September- April) a Smart flatscreen TV and high-speed internet (cable is not available). Outdoors enjoy nature while on the decks which include a bistro table for outdoor dining, propane grill, two lounge chairs and a hot tub!

Resort style amenities at Big Canoe include three 9-hole championship golf courses, eight outdoor & two indoor tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor pool and two seasonal outdoor pools ( Memorial Day - July 31st then weekends only through Labor Day), three stocked lakes, Big Canoe Marina offers rental pontoon boats, john-boats, kayaks and canoes. Also, there are miles of hiking trails, a beach, rock slide and jeep trail. The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti offers fine dining with lunch and dinner menu's, a fully stocked bar, take-out menu, Sunday Brunch and weekend entertainment. Please note additional fees for amenities apply and can be paid onsite.

Big Canoe is an official Wildlife Sanctuary and as such each guest needs to respect local wildlife. Big Canoe is home to several species of birds including the bald eagle, quail and wild turkey. You'll also see black bear, deer, rabbits and squirrels. Guest should never leave food items or trash outdoors. If needed there are dumpsters close to the North Gate.

Off-site there is plenty to do in the North Georgia Mountains. Gibbs Gardens, Amicalola Falls, and the Tate House are all about a 15 minute drive. The North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville with 140 stores is a short 30 minute drive. "The Nest" is also convenient to Ellijay with apple festivals, wineries, and local antiques.

Book now at our perfectly perched Nest to Explore Big Canoe!

Property manager

Hardie Dawn

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Outdoor space

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Bright living room with beautiful views!

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Studio cabin children would have a sleeper sofa.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jasper

Located in Jasper, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Amicalola Falls State Park and McGraw Ford Wildlife Management Area, while Max Lebven Art Gallery and Tater Patch Community Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Gibbs Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Atlanta Motorsports Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Jasper, GA

What's nearby

Disharoon Beach - 7 min drive
Gibbs Gardens - 24 min drive
Amicalola Falls State Park - 25 min drive
Atlanta Motorsports Park - 25 min drive
Amicalola Falls - 30 min drive

Getting around

Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

‪Huddle House - ‬17 min drive
‪Black Bear Pub - ‬5 min drive
‪Fuego Mexican Grill - ‬16 min drive
‪Mary's Bread Basket - ‬16 min drive
‪Fuego Mexican Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Couples Retreat with Hot Tub, Lake & Mountain Views in Big Canoe Luxury Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Couples Retreat with Hot Tub, Lake & Mountain Views in Big Canoe Luxury Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Couples Retreat with Hot Tub, Lake & Mountain Views in Big Canoe Luxury Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Couples Retreat with Hot Tub, Lake & Mountain Views in Big Canoe Luxury Resort located?

This family-friendly Jasper cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Disharoon Beach and McDaniel Meadows Dog Park. Diamond Dog Park and Cairn View Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

14 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter D.

10 June 2024

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

Awesome couples retreat!

This was honestly the best VRBO we have ever had. The place was cleaner than any other we've been in, very well appointed, and nice in literally every way. The bed was comfortable, the hot tub was fantastic, and the view from the porch was awesome. We saw tons of wildlife and our favorite thing quickly became having our morning coffee and waiting to see what animals passed by. I cant say enough good about this place. The host was a great communicator and very pleasant to deal with.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

8 June 2024

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

Cozy Cabin

The cabin was perfect down to the last detail! Everything was exactly as described. The views of course, were to die for, and the decor was spot on. It felt like a romantic getaway for sure! Make sure you bring a romantic partner to hang with! 😉 Thank you! I will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

29 May 2024

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

Wonderful time in Big Canoe

This place was a dream come true and very high up on the list of best VRBO’s we’ve stayed at. It was an outstanding location, beautifully decorated, stocked with everything we needed, and had great TV and internet access. The hosts were very accommodating and took care of us very well! We would definitely stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

10 May 2024

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

Great place and vista

Loved it. Attendin wedding so not as much time to enjoy as needed. Grade A

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

10 May 2024

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

Rejuvenating

The place was great. Very clean and neat. Views are amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nafisa A., Lilburn, GA

16 Mar 2024

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

Anniversary trip

My husband and I stayed there for 3 days to celebrate our anniversary. It was a wonderful time!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

3 Mar 2024

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

Lively couples getaway

Quiet relaxing weekend getaway. House was clean and bed was very comfy. Enjoyed the hot tub, which was also very clean. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

1 Mar 2024

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

Getaway

The Nest house was amazing!! The owners thought of every little detail to have a great weekend with your significant other. Would love to be able to come back!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence P.

23 Feb 2024

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

Excellent getaway!

The Nest was just what we were hoping for. A great location that is quite and peaceful in a beautiful setting. The view from the deck is spectacular with wonderful vistas of the lake and surrounding mountains. Big Canoe is also a beautiful community with many amenities if you so desire. We only ventured out once, to the golf clubhouse where we enjoyed an afternoon snack and some iced tea at the bar. We followed that up with a short walk on one of the many nature trails in the area. The Nest itself is a beautiful little almost treehouse style one room bungalow with a bathroom and kitchen. It was all we needed for our mission of rest and relaxation. This was a quick three night stay and our only regret was we didn’t stay longer, we couldn’t have been happier.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney F.

28 Jan 2024

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

Cozy Getaway!

We had such a great time at The Nest! Everything was clean and we had no problems with any amenities. It's in a safe community, and it's in within driving distance to hiking and wineries. I'd definitely recommend this adorable cabin if anyone wants to have a quick and fun getaway to north Georgia!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

17 Jan 2024

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

GORGEOUS

The views were breathtaking. It looked straight out of a magazine. The cabin included everything and the host was just amazing. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

14 Dec 2023

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

Best 1st Anniversary

Our stay at The Nest was absolutely perfect! My husband and I went to Big Canoe for our 1 year anniversary, we love the community so much. The Nest was easy to find and situated perfectly on the side of the mountain for breathtaking views. The hot tub was the perfect way to wind down from the hikes and adventures every day. We plan to come back every year! Thank you Hardie Dawn!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

7 Dec 2023

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

Great great great!

This place was so perfect. We enjoyed it all. The view is perfect. Everything was clean and nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura Q.

5 Dec 2023

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

Wedding get away

We stayed in the quaint little cabin for a long weekend. We were in town for a wedding. The cabin was great. Clean, great location, a little confusing to get to but only because Big Canoe is huge. Communication was great with owners. No issues. Would definitely come back. Jasper is an awesome town and is close!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Christina Y.

12 Nov 2023

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

Relaxing stay

We really enjoyed the weekend getaway at the nest. Beautiful views and loved all the windows. Bed was comfortable as well. Gas fireplace was really nice as it started to get cold while we were there. The place did have a funky smell when we arrived… almost like a porta-potty type smell. The floors were also sticky but it could have been the cleaner used. Other than those 2 things we would recommend this place to others. The host was so kind and communication was excellent!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H., Savannah, GA

18 Oct 2023

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

We love The Nest

My wife and I had a most awesome stay at The Nest. Beautiful house with spectacular views. Very clean with lots of conveniences. Loved the hot tub. And the gas log fireplace came in handy. We didn't want to leave but we'll definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

8 Oct 2023

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

Anniversary Getaway

Oh it was magnificent....the hubs said go ahead and book our next nest trip. It was so relaxing and cozy.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

6 Oct 2023

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

Mountain Getaway

Beautiful property. Had a very relaxing time. Played some golf and went hiking. Ate dinner at the golf club, it was very good and a fantastic view. Very pleased with our stay, plan on a return visit someday.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

2 Oct 2023

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

Awesome get away

We loved our visit to The Nest. The view and hot tub were amazing! We had everything we needed in the cabin and it was so cozy! Big Canoe has great amenities and we were able to see the eagles on our kayaking excursion!! We will definitely be visiting again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

2 Oct 2023

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

Perfect Weekend Retreat for the soon-to-be "Mr. & Mrs."

Our daughter and her fiance thoroughly enjoyed their weekend stay at "The Nest"! It was a pre-wedding / R & R retreat but also a soecial gift to celebrate the groom's birthday. They couldn't say enough about how impressed they were with every single detail of your adorable tree topper cabin! Only regret was not getting to stay longer. They made the most of every minute there and were able to relax, go for hikes, unwind in the hot tub and prepare a nice birthday dinner on the grill, while also exploring Big Canoe and all it has to offer! Exactly what they needed to prepare them for their quickly approaching wedding day, which is also at Big Canoe! Our entire family loves Big Canoe and can't get enough of it! :)

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

25 Sept 2023

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Very Impressed!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The communication was excellent and the owners have paid attention to every single detail….thank you for a great weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R., Woodstock

20 Sept 2023

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

Another Great Stay

The resort amnesties are great, hiking, pickleball, dog parks and the proximity to wineries and down town Jasper is great. Beautiful views and we can’t wait to come back. The cabin was clean ans in great shape.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

17 Sept 2023

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

The Cute Little Nest

This property is so cute. If you are looking for a nice getaway to unplug with your special someone, the Nest is the place to visit. The environment sets the mood, all you have to do is get there. We will be back to experience the other amenities that Big Canoe has to offer. Go visit the Nest, you will not regret it.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

17 Sept 2023

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

10 year anniversary

This property was nice for us. Quiet, remote, nature filled

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hardie Dawn

Hardie and I first discovered Big Canoe in the summer of 2017 and were amazed with the natural beauty and amenities offered in this luxurious mountain community. We began searching for our perfect mountain retreat and decided the treetopper section of Big Canoe would fit our desires nicely. Fortunately, we found one of the few treetoppers overlooking Lake Petit. It needed work, but we simply couldn't pass up the view. Hardie completely remodeled the cabin himself and bought our vision to life. We have named our cabin "The Nest" which means a comfortable or cozy residence or situation; a retreat, or place of habitual resort. We would love to share our little piece of Big Canoe with you and hope you enjoy this magical place as much as we do.