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"The Twisted Branch" lodge at Bent Tree

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Perfect for gatherings and celebrations
Exterior
Perfect for gatherings and celebrations
The fireplace attracts family member both young, and young at heart.
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Jasper, GA
  • Gibbs Gardens
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Amicalola Falls State Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Amicalola Falls
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main Floor Guest Suite

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest Suite

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Main Floor Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Shared/Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Guest Suite Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

"The Twisted Branch" lodge at Bent Tree

Come relax by the fireplace, poor yourself a glass of wine and let the stress of the world slip away.

Enjoy your morning cup of coffee sitting in a rocking chair on the large front deck. Take relaxing walks on the 4 community hiking trails through forests, along streams and waterfalls. Schedule a horseback riding lesson, or trail ride right in the neighborhood (Contact Bent Tree Stables for rates and availability). Spend the afternoon fishing for trout, channel catfish or bass on Lake Tamarack. Have dinner and drinks at "The Tavern at the 19th Hole". Enjoy the sunset among the forest on the comfortable screened porch, then retire to the fireplace with a glass of wine.

Welcome to "The Twisted Branch" mountain lodge! A spacious 3 story, 4 bed, 4 bath retreat nestled in the all paved roads, gorgeous Bent Tree community of Jasper, GA. Get away from the crowded cities but still stay connected and take those important Zoom calls with up to 300Mbps Wi-Fi internet (5G), then relax the rest of the day with friends and family. Enjoy the huge Great Room with cathedral ceilings and a Southern facing window wall. Cook meals in the modern full kitchen and enjoy them at the large butcher-block table that seats 8 comfortably. Each bedroom features private access to a full bath with hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and essentials provided. All televisions are equipped with Roku so guests can log in to their streaming services or use Netflix that we offer with your stay.

Bent Tree is a place of uncommon natural beauty overlooked by the Appalachian Mountains. Take in area attractions such as Amicalola Falls, Burnt or Sharp Top mountains, go antiquing in the tiny town of Talking Rock, eat at one of the quirky restaurants in Ball Ground, enjoy a glass of wine at the nearby vineyards or just stay in the resort and enjoy golf, tennis, boating, horseback riding, or one of the two outdoor resort pools (open seasonally).

In accordance with VRBO Covid-19 cleaning recommendation, The Twisted Branch is thoroughly ventilated, cleaned and sanitized by PPE equipped cleaning staff after every stay.

YouTube video of the Bent Tree Community: https://youtu.be/HTq-SYe0i7s

The Bent Tree neighborhood has a large range of amenities for our guests. It is a gated community, so we will ensure the guard gate has your name and the names of any other families in your party.

The following are offered to guest of the neighborhood. Be sure to call ahead for reservations and pricing.

Bent Tree Tennis Center
Bent Tree Golf Course
Bent Tree Stables

Amenities you are welcome to use at no additional cost:
*Lake Tamarack Beach
*Lake Tamarack Boating - We have a 1 person Kayak that can be utilized on the lake
*Access to the community restaurant - "The Tavern at the 19th Hole"
*Four Hiking Trails - Sallie Doss, Forever Memorial, Denny Ridge, and Beaver Run

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetwistedbranchga/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbranchga

Property manager

Ward & Crystal Furman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Staircases do not have baby gates.
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Events

No events allowed
Only registered guests allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets under 50lbs $50 per pet, per stay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed outside on the deck.
Exterior cameras are installed for your safety and ours. Guests can not unplug cameras or security system
Abide by all Bent Tree community rules and are responsible for any fees that may be incurred by violating these rules.
Pets under 60lbs are welcome for an additional fee of $50per dog per stay. Pets need to be on a leash outside and crated when left unattended.

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
Note from host: Only registered guests allowed
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 holiday home is in the mountains. Tater Patch Community Theater and Max Lebven Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gibbs Gardens and Turtle Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Atlanta Motorsports Park and Burt's Pumpkin Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jasper, GA

What's nearby

  • Gibbs Gardens - 26 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Disharoon Beach - 27 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 37 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead - South Terminus - 43 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Amicalola Falls - 43 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Rocco's Pub - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "The Twisted Branch" lodge at Bent Tree have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is "The Twisted Branch" lodge at Bent Tree pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "The Twisted Branch" lodge at Bent Tree?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Twisted Branch" lodge at Bent Tree?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Twisted Branch" lodge at Bent Tree located?

This family-friendly Jasper holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Cairn View Winery, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tater Patch Community Theater and Fainting Goat Vineyards and Winery. Disharoon Beach and Big Canoe Outdoor Tennis Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

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

Chaplaincy sleepover

Members of the Appalachian Trail Chaplaincy along with our 2025 Trail Chaplains enjoyed our stay while traveling back and forth to AT Gateways event at Amicolola State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

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

Great!

Great property! Very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kurt f.

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

beautiful quiet spot

well maintained home, nice quiet area with a ton of porch space! great place for a group to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lin H.

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

Terrific!

Plenty of room for my family. Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Family Retreat

Property was great for our family retreat in the mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Long weekend

Beautiful well appointed house. Beautiful setting. Attentive owners.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

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

Best VRBO We’ve Stayed in

We rented “Twisted Branch” for our daughter’s wedding in the Bent Tree community. We found the cabin to be flawless & spotless. By far it was the best equipped vacation rental we have ever rented( we have rented VRBO’s all over Europe & North America) I would highly recommend this cabin for anyone having a large gathering as the four bedrooms & 4 bathrooms give you plenty of space. The kitchen is the best equipped I’ve ever stayed in. My family loved that there was plenty of space for everyone( we were a party of 7). Regards Claudia & Ken Woodruff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri V.

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

Peaceful Family Time

Thank you so much for providing such a warm and comfortable home. The communication was awesome and checking in was a breeze. It looks exactly as pictured. So cute, quiet, and peaceful. The house was stocked with everything we needed. We loved the comfy beds, the rocking chairs on the porch, the fireplace, and the firepit for toasting smores. The community was lovely. We went horseback riding, saw a family of bears and lots of deer. What more could you ask for? It felt like a little home away from home. We want to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ W.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte L., Roswell

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

We enjoyed our stay

The property was well set up for 3 couples one with children. The kitchen was stocked well with cooking utensils. The location was great with lots of wildlife viewing even the big bear. Charlotte
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

A Great House

Our family thoroughly enjoyed staying at this house. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils. The teens LOVED the game room. It’s in a beautiful setting which encouraged hikes. We would rent again and recommend it to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Twisted Branch

Very peaceful and quiet. Great place to relax and spend quality time with your family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., Atlanta, GA, USA

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

Wonderful long weekend away with friends

We loved our time at the spacious house, kids were free to run around while we cooked, ate and enjoyed our time together. We loved the amount of sunlight the main room got during the day too. We visited a local brewery and winery not more than 20 mins away from the house and had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

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

A Magical Serene Mountain Getaway

If you are looking for a place to get away from it all, this is the place. From the house, we saw Wild Turkeys with 15 Babies, a Black Bear, & Deer. The house is definitely prepared for renters. We enjoyed our time here & hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Beautiful Mountain Home

Our family had a wonderful experience renting this beautiful home. The children enjoyed the ping pong and pool table and making s’mores on the fire table. The adults enjoyed our morning coffee on the screened in porch watching the children create skyscrapers using the building blocks! We would highly recommend this property as the perfect vacation home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie S., Buford, GA USA

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

Great Time!

We had an amazing time! The Christmas decorations were a wonderful surprise when we drove up at dark. We enjoyed the fireplace and watching the deer. The kitchen had everything we needed plus many extras. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Beautiful home, peaceful getaway

This is a beautiful home in the north Georgia mountains… a perfect getaway. We hiked a different trail everyday, watched deer and wild turkeys from the house, roasted marshmallows, and tried several local restaurants. A lot of little details added up to make our stay almost effortless. There was more space in the home than we expected. The kids loved playing pool and foos ball downstairs. We made great memories and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous Home

We loved our stay at Twisted Branch in the Bent Tree community! The house is wonderfully furnished with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Crystal & Ward were very easy to work and communicate with. Highly recommend the 19th Hole in Bent Tree for lunch or dinner. We loved exploring the Bent Tree community, lakes and trails, and just walking the community. The screened porch is a wonderful place to relax on a rainy day. And every day offered wonderful views of the wild life, deer and wild turkey! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Mountaintop Memories

Our daughter and her husband recently moved 14 hours away from home and we have been looking for a location that is equal distance for all of us to meet for a weekend. Twisted Branch is perfect. We love that every bedroom has it own bathroom and there is plenty of space to be together and visit. We had a ping pong and pool tournament one evening and enjoyed just being together. The house is well appointed with everything you need in the kitchen and the bathrooms. The mattresses and sheets were excellent. The driveway is a little steep but all asphalt and a tight fit for three vehicles but we loved feeling like we were on top of the world. We can’t wait to plan our next weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Almary L.

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

Magical getaway

To say we had an Amazing time would be an understatement. Our purpose was to spend New Years in the mountains but the level of peace and relaxation we hadn’t anticipated. The cabin was cozy and spectacular, we were sooo comfortable there, each group got their own room with private bathroom which was a life saver for a party of 8. We were visited by deers on a daily basis, flock of turkeys were spotted 2 days in a row and we even spotted 2 bears from the deck one of the days. Our dog had the greatest time sniffing, listening and looking at everything nature offered. Cabin is a short walk away from tennis court, with really low prices for visitors so we managed to enjoy it. The best part was the Spillway: the lake views, the river, the falls by the trail were breathtaking. My husband enjoyed to the fullest the game room so much that he spent most of the time there. It was the best decision made and a destination worthy to return to. Thank you to the owners for the great communication and the smooth check-in and check-out process
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth C.

Not the best but not the worst

The house is adequate but it should be stated in the information that this is not a suitable place for anyone with any type of mobility problems. The house has many steps and the entrance stairs are unusual in that they are different widths and the heights are very shallow. We didn’t feel like the house had been inspected well as there were dirty washclothes in one bathroom , and there was one bathroom where no towels had been put out at all. We also found pillows with dirty pillow cases thrown in the bottom of one closet. The roads accessing the house are very very narrow and quite steep. I had a driver and I was glad because especially at night the roads felt very dangerous. The mirrors in at least 2 bathrooms were hung very low which required the users ( 5’ 5” to 5’7”)to bend over in order to see the tops of their heads. The surrounding area is very pretty and the outdoor space with the house is quite nice. The instructions in the guest book do not agree with what is posted on line so the two need to be synced.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

ANGELA G., Eatonton, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Nice Cabin / Bad Location

The cabin is nice and the owners were nice and responsive. We expected to play pool and all the equipment was unusable the second night of our trip. They did order some the next. We were also lacking dish tabs to run dishwasher. My son had to go to town to get them. Otherwise, cabin was nicely stocked. The ad talks about sunsets, but its somewhat blocked by trees. The best view of house up top doesn't have a sitting area to enjoy. Our biggest issues was the stable being unable to accommodate us or other visitors as they also do special events. They recommended us elsewhere, made reservations and were surprised with no horses for us. It was an awful experience...pretty much ruined our last day. They need to tell people about checking availability of on-site activities before they booked their cabin. The area doesn't have much else to do this time of year. Tour of gold mine is cheesy...dont waste your money. The gem mining was fun though. Over all feel like the trip was a big waste of my time and money. If your looking for more to do, you may want to consider a different location like Helen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

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

Gorgeous place!

Beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R., Nashville TN

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

second time staying at this property. the home is lovely and the owners are so accommodating.

beautiful property, clean home, plenty of room, quiet neighborhood, lovely little towns within an hours drive to shop and eat and beautiful deer to observe.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

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

Great home for ladies weekend!

Spacious, yet cozy! Plenty of bathrooms for all! Enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ward & Crystal Furman

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Hi!! I'm your host, Crystal. I've been hosting stays for guests at The Twisted Branch for over 2 years now. I love working with our guests to make their stays memorable. I co-own this home with my brother and his wife (Brian and Wendy). We love being able to share our mountain home with our guests and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The Twisted Branch is a wonderful place to get away from the noise and chaos of this modern world, enjoy nature and wildlife and still have the convenience of a resort community including leisure facilities, on-premise dining, horse stables, fishing, kayaking, lake-side picnic pavilion, on-property hiking trails and waterfalls and much more. Come and stay with us to take a break from the craziness of daily life and recharge your batteries.

What makes this property unique

We pride ourselves on communications and providing our guests with the best experience possible. We are happy to help you plan your visit and give suggestions and information regarding area attractions, dining and activities to help you take full advantage of all that Jasper and the surrounding mountain areas have to offer. We hope you will stay with us soon and get to experience the beautiful serenity of "The Twisted Branch" for yourself.

Book 6 consecutive nights and we will waive the cleaning fee!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests