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Outdoor dining
Ultimate "Coffee-with-a-view" from this Main Upstairs Bedroom Deck
Jet tub with its own hot water tank so you have plenty of hot water.
Blueberry fields in the backyard seen from the porch.
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
$314
avg per night

Explore the area

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Clayton, GA
  • Highlands Playhouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Glen Falls
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Twin Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

+1
Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

Room

  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds, 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Price is $314 avg per night,

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About the neighborhood

Clayton

Located in Clayton, this lodge is in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Aerial Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Cashiers Farmers Market and Andy's Trout Farm. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Highlands Country Club - 15 min drive
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 17 min drive
  • Dry Falls - 18 min drive
  • Glen Falls - 20 min drive
  • Whiteside Mountain - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kilwin's - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge!

** JEWEL OF THE WOODS Under New Ownership! **

Stay close to Clayton, Dillard, Mountain City, Rabun Gap and Highlands in this magnificent lodge with five bedrooms (four suites), and 4.5 bathrooms. This property is the right place to entertain up to 12 people, a family, or a grand destination for a couple looking for some R&R! You are close to hiking, rafting, canoeing, fishing and hunting, or just enjoying the mountains.

Need inspiration to work? Look no further! Magnificent unobstructed mountain views with your own blueberry field in the back, this property has close to seven acres of land surrounding it. A working fireplace completes the ambience.

Grill or smoke your favorite meats on the Green Egg with unforgettable views on a covered patio over 900 square feet in size.

Chef's kitchen with a gas stove and three ovens provide plenty of space to cook for a large crowd. A washer and dryer, and two hot water tanks (so you have PLENTY of hot water) will make this luxurious retreat feel like your home away from home. The kitchen is well-equipped with cookware and dining ware and has a full range of options for making coffee, along with an Insta-Pot and waffle iron.

You are in a for a treat with a Tempurpedic mattress in the main bedroom suite, complete with a view of the mountains.

Internet access allows for streaming videos, and for smooth Zoom calls.

Pets allowed with non-refundable $200 fee per animal.

**IMPORTANT** The road leading to the property is a private, winding and narrow gravel road with low tree cover in many places. It is not suited for low or large RVs, or certain sports cars. I have driven several cars to the property as I fly to Atlanta and rent a car to get to the property. The lowest car I have driven was a Kia Rio without issue. However, certain guests have reported challenges driving a low car. Remember - these are rugged, mountainous and wooded areas!

You may encounter wildlife on the property or on the roads. Please drive carefully and safely on all roads leading to Jewel of the Woods.

Loud music and excessive noise is strictly forbidden.

This five-bedroom house provides accommodations with laundry, kitchen, and air conditioning for your convenience. It features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The house is near many of north Georgia's iconic mountain locations, while also convenient to airports in Atlanta, Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Jewel of the Woods!

Property manager

Renata Castro, Esq.
Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guiding principle for Jewel of the woods is to extend kindness, courtesy, and consideration, we happily extend to our guests.
The Jewel of the Woods is a NON-SMOKING house. Smoking is ONLY permitted outside of the main house. Please be considerate and dispose to avoid fire.
There is a utility closet downstairs and a couple of locked up closets. that guests are not allowed access, please do not remove hinges of doors.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge! pet-friendly?

Yes, Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge! allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge! located?

This family-friendly Clayton lodge is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest. Highlands Biological Station and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with a few quirks
This home is situated on a beautiful, remote property. The views are outstanding. The layout is great and accommodated our large family group very well. It was not the cleanest property we have stayed at, and the wifi is not very reliable, so keep that in mind if you are planning to work or need internet. We had no issues with the neighbors. We loved seeing the farm animals across the street daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views and home
We had a wonderful experience at the Jewel in the Woods! The gps navigated us directly to the place! The views were phenomenal and the house was impressive! The beds were comfortable and each room had its own bathroom! The kitchen was fully stocked with appliances and all the things you would have at home at more. We enjoyed every bit of the home and only wished we had more time off from work to stay longer! The people are so friendly and Renata was wonderful and communicated very well! I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highlands Wedding Weekend Retreat
Well pleased with overall condition of property. House is very spacious and has an excellent open floorplan to promote group gathering on main floor, yet provides privacy for individuals/couples on the second and lower floors. If "life in the country" is what you want, the "Jewel of the Woods" will not disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin rental
This cabin was beautiful. The views were amazing! The cabin was super clean and very well stocked. One of the best rental properties we've stayed at in a long time. Lots of room for families. The host and property manager were so great. Very quick to respond. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and beautiful views!!
We had a wonderful stay and loved the amazing views! The house is incredibly well stocked, the best I’ve been too as far as having every little thing you could think of. We had so much fun picking blueberries! We made blueberry pancakes each morning and blueberry cobbler for dessert! We drove to Secret Falls and did the apx 2 mile hike with a beautiful waterfall at the end you can swim to. Overall it was a wonderful stay! Renata is very thorough, kind and responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in, mountain hideaway!
We love this property. It is our second year back and we are already planning for a 3rd! Plenty of space for everyone, more amenities and improvements since our stay last year. Will keep coming back as long as we are able!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly the Jewel of the Woods
An absolute wonderful house and property for my family! We had three sets of adults and 6 children ranging from infant to seven years old. All of us enjoyed the house immensely. While the views from the back porch rivaled, if not exceeded other mountain homes we’ve visited, the unique property allowed our children to play outside safely. The home was stocked with the necessities plus more, including the kitchen. When we weren’t cooking on the Green Egg or sitting by a warm fire, we spent time in Highlands NC which was less than 20 minutes away. Overall this house was perfect and would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
A beautiful house with a beautiful view too! Very well stocked kitchen and lots of games to play too! The “no airbnb or vrbo” signs posted along the way are a little unsettling and caused a delay in our family arrival, but we understand the owner does not control that. Located about 40 minutes from the nearest grocery store, but a great place to relax and unwind! Overall, a great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lainey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Highlands!
The house is incredibly equipped with everything you need. The grounds and views are beautiful. We enjoyed to close proximity to Highlands and Cashiers, just a short drive to the NC border.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
Coming from Richmomd, VA, the drive over was breathtaking. Our family who tagged along were not used to mountain roads and needed anti-nauseous meds for the travel to town and back. Our gps directions to get to the property were incorrect and got turned around on Three forks trail. There were signs from neighbors saying " not welcome". A kind neighbor pointed us in the right direction and were delighted with the amazing accomodations and views. We made sure to experience all that the house provided and the nature around us. This house is quite amazing; giving you a choice to unplug and the wifi to keep you connected (or give kids quiet movie time while the adults relax on the balcony). Our family is definitely going to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas 2023
Our adult children came together from Virginia, Washington DC and Oklahoma to celebrate Christmas. The house was perfect! The setting was perfect! It was a Christmas to remember!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great get together house in secluded area.
The house is warm and friendly with lots of space. Plenty of cooking utensils and a good sized kitchen. Large family style farm table for serving meals. Spectacular view of the mountains off of the rear decks. We had 8 adults in our party and the spacious kitchen, living room, dining area and outdoor spaces had ample room for all. The only downside to our stay was when the well water system failed and we had to leave a day early. The owner was very apologetic and is going to refund one days stay. We highly recommend this mountain house and we would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George M., Atlanta, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Refuge
Spacious and comfortable home nestled in the North GA mountains just 7 miles from Highlands, NC. Our family of 14 have stayed in homes in TN, NC and GA. This was rated as one of the bed. Spacious deck for those evening family moments. Owner was very responsive and hospitable. Neighbors anti-rental vacationers are to be ignored. Great place with blueberry bushes!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great host
Beautiful location in the mountains of GA near the NC line. Well stocked house and we even found a gift basket waiting for us. Host was very responsive to every request we made.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Life
Beautiful stay in the mountains. Renata answered all of my questions. Due to my Verizon phone I could not make wifi calls. Others in the party with a different carrier had no issue. It was a great stay. Not too far from the Highlands where the wedding was held! I can’t wait to visit again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coy I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highlands
excellent home
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

cassie e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vaca @ Jewel Of The Woods
Beautiful property and stunning views! Plenty of room for our entire family. Loved being so close to Highlands as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

BERNIE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views and Great Place for a large family to Gather
We had a good time at this lodge. It was fairly well appointed and quite comfortable. The GPS sent us on a wrong road and there are signs on the way to the house that say VRBO NOT WELCOMED. So, I guess just ignore those and don't be too concerned. We talked to some neighbors and they were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, tons of space
What a lovely place to stay, pictures don’t do it justice!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home with a magnificent view!
We can not say enough good things about this property! My sister and I rented this home for our 83 year old mother (who happens to be on a walker) on our trip to the mountains. We also had several grown grandkids come stay with us so there were 3 generations staying under one roof. The interior of the home is warm and inviting and made with beautiful wood. We even had a fire in the fireplace during our stay which was so nice. The house has the best layout, the main floor was easy for my mom to access right off the covered carpet area. She could easily get around from her bedroom to the kitchen area and even to the rear porch. I think I spent most of my time out on the covered back porch just staring at the amazing view. The older grandkids spent a lot of time playing ping pong downstairs and roaming the property. This home has so much space to accommodate a large group without feeling crowded. The large kitchen is a great area to gather and cook together. There is ample seating at the island and dining room tables. The location was right in the middle of everything we wanted to do. We went into Highlands to shop, Dillard to eat, and hiked many waterfalls in the area. You will not be disappointed renting this home, bring your whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Samir W., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery in a secluded and quiet area
Beautiful scenery , large place with lots of amenities. Rooms are big with plenty of space. Very clean and lots of games and puzzles to keep one busy. Short drive to Higlands NC. Only big down size was low internet band width that prevented watching championship football games . Max bandwidth was around 30-40 mbps and not stable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Lake City, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jewel of the Woods
All was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views!
We had such an amazing time at this property! The views from the back porch are breathtaking. The property is very remote and truly in the woods. However, the commute feels worth it once it opens up to the beautiful Mountain View. Hanging out on the back porch on the patio furniture watch the sun rise or set was the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
LOVED The Jewel in the Woods!
We enjoyed our wonderful vacation in this lovely home. The back deck is a great outdoor space where we enjoyed morning coffee and cookouts while admiring the postcard-perfect mountain views and fall foliage. The kitchen is very well stocked and has all cookware that cooking enthusiasts need. We gathered for meals at the large dining room table, followed by downtime, sitting around the fireplace. The guest rooms are roomy and most had private bathrooms. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and will consider returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House 5 bedrooms 5 baths
We had an excellent time, thank you. Great views, excellent house with everything you need or want. We really enjoyed our family reunion. The road in was a little confusing the first time in, but easy after that. The signs coming in were a bit much but I can understand moving to the wilderness and then having strangers invading your privacy could be upsetting. All in all we had a great time and would love to come back next year. EXCELLENT ADVENTURE.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022