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Sky Valley Resort Family Retreat

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Best gathering place ever
Your morning view from den
Stunning views from deck
Ever-changing views
Spring

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Sky valley, GA
  • Highlands Aerial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Black Rock Mountain State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sky Valley Resort Family Retreat

DOG FRIENDLY! Beautiful, recently remodeled, 5br 3ba family home situated among the trees of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy the peaceful mountain view from the welcoming deck that will accommodate the whole family. Gather around the big stone fireplace if there’s a nip in the air. Take in nature’s glory with abundant hiking trails, exquisite waterfalls, and pristine lakes. Activities abound with a beautiful golf course, swimming, tennis and clubhouse access with fitness room, sauna, and jacuzzi just 2 min away. Fly fishing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, zip-lining, and gem mining are near by. The amazing Tallulah Gorge is a quick day trip, and Black Rock Mountain State Park is right down the road. Visit the quaint downtown Clayton and Highlands, NC for one of a kind shops and restaurants. We invite you to experience our home — where relationships are celebrated, and wonderful memories are made.

Property manager

MLE Properties, LLC

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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

Smoking is not permitted
Please refer to the Rental Agreement

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

About the area

Dillard

Located in Dillard, this holiday home is in the mountains. Foxfire Museum and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Aerial Park and Andy's Trout Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sky valley, GA

What's nearby

  • Highlands Aerial Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Black Rock Mountain State Park - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • 12 Spies Vineyards and Farm - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Dry Falls - 24 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Dillard House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cupboard Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Julep Farms - Dillard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sky Valley Resort Family Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sky Valley Resort Family 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 Sky Valley Resort Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sky Valley Resort Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sky Valley Resort Family Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Chattahoochee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest. Highlands Aerial Park and Fisher Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ciji C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Rocky start

The home wasn’t clean and we couldn’t get in. We are on top of a mountain with zero reception to call the property manager because we were locked out. The ceiling leaked every time the kids showered upstairs and the house wasn’t clean. We had to call and pack up so the cleaners could come after we checked in. They took pillow cases from our pillows and replaced them with starched rough white ones. It was not an over all great experience with all the issues we faced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant

We love Sky Valley. Our group stayed in this house for our annual MAN TRIP. Everything as described. Well appointed. Could use some tree removal/trimming to enhance the view from the fantastic back deck. The driveway is pretty steep, but any vehicle can handle it when done with care. We did have some difficulty getting the key out of the keybox and the manager was slow to re, but it worked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nathalie S.

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

Great Family Location

Our family of 9 booked for our Christmas Trip. This was definitely an oasis away! We had enough space for everyone to sleep comfortably. We didn’t have service due to our phone carrier but the wifi was very strong so we could communicate when needed. The fridge was a little cluttered with a numerous amount of condiments and slightly dirty but it was nothing to just wipe it out. We came prepared with all of those items but for someone who didn’t, it was a nice touch. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would love to return in the warmer months to enjoy other amenities the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Biking in the Mt

Very well kept and all the supplies needed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lonna h.

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

Fabulous place to stay and lay your head or just stay in cabin and reLAX. Close to everything from g

close to everything from great shopping, restaurants golfing tennis, swimming hiking, waterfalls, even a theatre for all the new shows playing. PERFECTION.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Sugar Hill, Ga

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

Perfect Home

This place is wonderful. It has everything you need to have a enjoyable weekend with the Family or Friends. The house was very clean, fully furnished kitchen which was a plus too me as I live to cook and cooked 3 meals during this stay and had everything I needed . The front porch was used a lot as we live being outside. I think someone sat on the couch maybe twice. We were outside or down at the pool. Thanks for sharing your house with us .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

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

Comfortable

Very nice house, very convenient to sky Valley
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryLou M.

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

Family Friendly

Perfect house for our extended family of nine. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms made getting ready in the morning very manageable. The open floor plan allowed us to be together, but not on top of one another. Our grandchildren enjoyed nearby snow tubing and ropes course. We enjoyed mountain views and relaxing on the back deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisa W.

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

Great time!

We had a great stay! Booked for a large group attending a wedding and everything was self explanatory and easy. Location was easy to find and wifi worked great for those of us who needed to work
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Amazing view… welcoming home… top notch hosting!

As a family, we decided to spend Christmas up in the mountains which was something we had never done before. I’m so glad we decided to embrace the adventure. Beyond Burck being an outstanding host and going above and beyond to make sure we had an experience to remember, the view of the mountains, a crackling fireplace, and family gathered around on the spacious back porch was like a Bob Ross painting. We are definitely looking forward to our next trip there! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly Z.

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

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Good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Metter, GA

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

Warm and cozy mountain getaway!

Love Sky Valley and the area. The house was spacious and accommodating. It was nice to have 4 of the bedrooms on the main level. The owner was great to work with. He responded quickly to my questions prior arrival. It was nice that he came by to check on us and he picked up the garbage about every couple of days. Will likely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sentinel E.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

🤬Warning: Nightmare Ahead😱

We were looking forward to a fun filled trip in Sky Valley. We’d stayed in Sky Valley previously and just loved the views, waterfalls and local dining establishments. I was unable to find the cabin available that we wanted and opted for this place. The views appeared to be good and the place, even though a bit creepy with some of the family pictures, looked clean. Burck, the owner,called and left a rambling voice mail with lock box information. He seemed like a nice enough guy. It’s a 2.5 hour drive from our home and with traffic, nearly doubled it. We get in and immediately noticed the grandma’s old musty house smell presence. The furniture, old pictures, beds even the food in the pantry looks like somebody died and they closed up the house and VRBO’ed it. We wanted to watch the 3 rd game of the World Series and there is no cable, no instructions how to get programming. So NO World Series on tv. We had to watch in our laptop. We start getting our 4 kids ready for bed and my wife developed a rash on the back of her neck and arms. Our kids started complaining of itchiness and coughing and blowing their noses. Our kids went to staying outside to get fresh air and get relief from their “allergy” symptoms. I had already called Burck three times to get information on how to work the TV, he was just as clueless as I was. He then said , he would do us a favor, “ I live in Franklin but I’ll get in my truck and drive 30 minutes to see if I can help you”. Like we weren’t paying for the place and he was just letting us borrow it for the weekend. Burck got over to the house and by that time wife and kids were packing up. The “allergy” symptoms were not something we were going to deal with. Seeing my girls running around outside as opposed to being in the house because they “felt better” any parent would’ve done what I did. We packed up and left after being there 2 hours. I told Burck I expected a full refund. I explained that he had airborne contaminants and that’s why he has Kleenex boxes in every room. The airborne contaminants cause severe allergy attacks. Burck, considered these allergies normal, “it’s the mountains”. The house has severely buckled hardwood floors which points to a water problem and the mustiness in the air points to scachybachryn. Save a nightmare. Go ANYWHERE else IN SKY VALLEY. If it’s all booked up, stay at Days Inn. You might have to deal with hookers, drugs and police but at least you’ll get better customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Perfect Fall getaway!

Our family had a wonderful long weekend at this property. The house is cozy and was well-equipped with ample seating and all the kitchen items we needed to cook our meals. The porch has a stunning mountain view and we all loved sitting out there. The cabin is conveniently located near lots of hiking trails and just a short drive to Highlands, NC. We also went to Twelve Spies Winery nearby, which was lovely. Burke was a wonderful host and we would definitely stay at this property again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris G., Aiken, SC

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

Great Stay

Everything was as described and the house was amazingly stocked. Highly recommend. The property owner Burck communicated and responded quickly. All around 5 star experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Kristin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Mixed Feelings

Pros - location, layout of house (great for multigenerational family), huge porch Cons - porch faces a somewhat noisy roadway, bed in room behind pantry needs to be replaced immediately before it falls down, upstairs room with window unit did not cool easily (although it was better after my husband cleaned the filthy filter)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

90th Birthday

We had a wonderful stay at Burck's place. We had a 90th birthday so we had a wide range of ages staying. Everyone had a great time even without good internet. Who needs it with views like this home has!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

eric l.

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

Nice comfortable house, close to activity but far enough away for privacy

Enjoyed our stay at the house. Very clean and comfortable. Air conditioning and WiFi worked great. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

peggy m.

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

Good family house.

It was not fancy but great set up for a group. Bathrooms were new and nice. Has a big deck with view of mountains. We liked the location close to Highlands and Dillard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Family vacation

Great place for our family. Big enough for extended family, also at Sky Valley, to come share our nightly meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly T.

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

Wonderful Week

The house was perfect for us. It was very clean,well stocked kitchen and a great location. We had four generations there and it the house’s layout was perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sridhar V.

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

Great

Excellent

10/10 Excellent

Sam Y.

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

Great family vacation spot

Burck is the nicest and most accommodating property owner/manager we have ever met while using vrbo in our travels! Thank you Burck!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Beautiful, spacious mountain home

This is a lovely home with a great floor plan for family groups. Host was extremely helpful and attentive. Very clean and comfortable. Carport is a plus. Beautiful views from the deck.

10/10 Excellent

Nora B.

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

Restful get away

We had a wonderful five night stay. The house was very cozy and had an incredible view from the balcony. It was well stocked and very clean. Mr. Stevens was a gracious host and called us after a couple of days to make sure everything was going well. It was a great time away from our busy lives in Tampa and we hope to return again. Thank you for sharing your home with us!!

About the host

Hosted by MLE Properties, LLC

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We started coming to Sky Valley in 1981, fell in love, and built this home for family gatherings. So many things drew us here— the golf, the mountains, the weather, the fall colors , the people and the peace. It has accommodated 4 generations so far and has been a huge part of our lives. We never, ever get tired of coming here. This home blesses us every time we gather. We hope it will bless you, too.

Why they chose this property

Gorgeous Mountain View’s, nestled in the trees, very private, quiet and peaceful, near Sky Valley Golf Resort, close to Clayton, GA and Highlands, NC, feels like you’re in a tree house.

What makes this property unique

Great layout with 2 bedrooms and a bath on each side and living space in the middle. Upstairs bedroom has its own bath. Wonderful large deck with lots of seating and glorious mountain views. One minute to Sky Valley Golf Resort. Very private.

Languages:

English