'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities - Big Canoe

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Fireplace
Hot tub
Gym

Explore the area

Big Canoe, GA

Disharoon Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Amicalola Falls State Park
‪25 min drive‬
Gibbs Gardens
‪28 min drive‬
Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Loft

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

WC

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities

COVID-19 cancellations - we will give a 100% refund or reschedule your reservation if you need to cancel or change your reservation because of COVID-19.

Vacation in the Mountains of Big Canoe, Georgia. Lake house with mountain and golf course views.

Spend your vacation this year in our four bedroom, four and a half bath, Luxury Home. The house also includes two family rooms, a loft that can be used as a 5th bedroom, patio with a large hot tub overlooking the lake, screened porch, and large deck where you can enjoy a view of the lake, pool, golf course, and mountains.

A small dog of 20 lbs or less are allowed. Contact host for details.

Everything you need to enjoy your time at Big Canoe is available to you in our home located on Lake Disharoon. You can wake up to the sound of the Canadian Geese flying overhead and go to sleep listening to the songs of the frogs. Our home has central heat and air as well as ceiling fans in all rooms, but sometimes you don't even need them!

Our house comfortably accommodates a maximum of 10 people including children.

Set in the foothills of the scenic North Georgia Mountains with elevations exceeding 3000 feet lays the enchanted land known as Big Canoe. Be prepared to brake for deer or wild turkey at any given turn in the road.

You can walk out the back door of our house and down the hill to the lake (beach), pool, waterside, and fitness center with an indoor pool. No need to get in the car if you don't want to.

Keywords: Mountain House

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Tom O'Connor

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Entire front view of home, garage and breezeway to left.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

Contact host for more info

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

CHECK-OUT LIST 1. Empty dishwasher 2. Clean

5. Strip sheets and pillow cases from beds

Guest agree to terms in Rental Agreement.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Jasper

Located in Jasper, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Amicalola Falls State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Burt's Pumpkin Farm and Gibbs Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Atlanta Motorsports Park and Turtle Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Big Canoe, GA

What's nearby

Disharoon Beach - 13 min walk - 0.8 km
Amicalola Falls State Park - 25 min drive - 18.0 km
Gibbs Gardens - 28 min drive - 18.4 km
Atlanta Motorsports Park - 29 min drive - 23.6 km
Amicalola Falls - 30 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

‪Huddle House - ‬20 min drive
‪Bell's Family Pharmacy - ‬26 min drive
‪Black Bear Pub - ‬4 min drive
‪Fuego Mexican Grill - ‬20 min drive
‪Mary's Bread Basket - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Almost Heaven - Big Canoe Laurel Ridge - Walk to Amenities located?

This family-friendly Jasper holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Big Canoe Outdoor Tennis Center and Disharoon Beach. McDaniel Meadows Dog Park and Diamond Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bart S.

31 Dec 2024

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

Excellent Home

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was as stated. We enjoyed the hot tub and found some really nice hiking trails. A short walk down to the beach. Our dog really enjoyed it as well.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaidev D.

29 Sept 2024

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

Great host great stay

Highly recommended

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

7 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We loved the amenities and location. This has to be one of three houses this close to the beach and lake activities. Perfect for a peaceful weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Diana

Our host was wonderfully responsive and the place was in a great location for our grandchildren. The house is a bit worn, but worked for us since we had small children.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ida H.

30 Apr 2024

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

quiet and tranquil

very quiet and tranquil location. We loved how it is tucked away and backs up to the lake. Very close to the trails and pool area. Host was very helpful and responsive to every question we had.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Marietta, GA

5 Jun 2021

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

Wonderful accommodations and location

The property was wonderful and Tom was very easy to communicate with throughout. Plenty of space and areas to enjoy.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

1 Jul 2024

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

Almost Heaven is accurate

Came for granddaughters wedding. House was perfect! Convenient to dinners, etc. Scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

9 Jul 2024

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

Perfect Spot in Big Canoe

We’ve been to Big Canoe numerous times, and Almost Heaven is our favorite rental there. The house had everything we needed, and the hot tub was a fun bonus. The location so close to the Beach Club cannot be beat, especially when you have kids and are there in the summer. Tom is a fantastic host, responsive and kept us up to speed on everything we needed to know.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

13 Jul 2023

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

Best family vacation!

So fun and easy! Beautiful all around!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

24 Jul 2024

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

Family Reunion Fun

We rented two homes overlooking the beach club for our large family. It was wonderful being able to walk down to the beach club. The home was very well appointed. Tom was very helpful before our stay - even letting us know that the local store had a refrigeration problem the day before our stay began.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valorie C.

19 Jul 2023

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

Best Host!

Tom is a very gracious and generous host- making sure everything went smoothly for our wedding weekend. Highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

30 Dec 2014

Great Place

Almost Heaven was wonderful. The house is warm and inviting with everything you need. The adults and kids were comfortable and we all enjoyed the games in the loft. I would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Danny H.

31 Jul 2024

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

Nice relaxing vacation

Property was just as described. It was perfect for a set of parents, their 2 grown children, and 6 grandchildren. They even had a pack-n-play for the infant. Owner was easy to contact, and even alerted us once when there was a bear sited near the house. One of the lakes/pool areas was able to be accessed by walking down a hill from behind the house, which the kids took full advantage of. There were lifeguards, so the older kids were able to come and go to the pool. We will definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

27 Jul 2023

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

Great house

We enjoyed our extended family stay at this house, and another up the road. This house had plenty of sleeping area, was well clean and well maintained, great location where you could walk down to the beach club, and a communicative and helpful owner. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

29 Nov 2023

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

Rustic, homey, amazing location

Beautiful house perched in the woods above the lake; the view from the living room window is like a picture postcard. The steep path behind the house takes you to the little beach (for boating, wading, volleyball) and to the hiking trails. It was somehow both spacious and snug, with autumnal decor, and with more rooms than we could even take advantage of.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

4 Apr 2022

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

Fantastic Home and Fantastic Hosts

Worth every penny. This was possibly the best VRBO experience I have every had. The home is so much better that it looks and the owners are simply amazing. Our hop is to rent here again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

28 Jun 2023

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

What a nice place!

It was a pleasure communicating with Tom. He was a wonderful host and very helpful. The home was very nice, with really great amenities. The location is fantastic! Overall in a plus! Good job, Tom!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

1 May 2023

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

Almost Heaven

Beautiful property with a magnificent view of the lake from the family room. The house was clean and well stocked with all that we could possibly need. Tom, the property owner, was quick to respond to any questions or requests we had.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

25 Jul 2007

Guestbook Comment

WONDERFUL ACCOMMODATIONS - VERY LOVELY AND EVERYTHING PROVIDED. ENJOYED THE HIKING, BEACH, LAKE, AND JUST HAVING COCKTAILS ON THE DECK AND THEN PLAYING BRIDGE (8 OF US IN THE PEACHY BRIDGE GROUP). COULD NOT ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE - ALMOST HEAVEN IT IS!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Yolada G.

1 Apr 2005

Guestbook Comment

We enjoyed Tom and Julie's place better than a five star hotel. The home was georgous and had everything you needed. Their place is the perfect getaway for anyone who wants plenty of space, great views, and people who cater to your needs. Tom and Julie are the greatest. John and Yolanda Grace

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

7 Jun 2004

Guestbook Comment

My family recently returned from a week at Big Canoe and we stayed at "Almost Heaven" and can attest to how wonderful this house was for our vacation. First of all, Tom and Judi are delight to deal with and make every effort to make your stay as perfect as possible. The house was exactly as described and the location could not have been more ideal being only steps away from the beach and pool. If you're looking for another world away from Atlanta without a long drive or hassling flight then you should strongly consider staying at this lovely home.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

16 Feb 2004

Guestbook Comment

We truly enjoyed every minute of our stay. The cabin was better than we could have ever expected! The internet picture doesn't do it enough justice--this place was wonderful!! The cabin was fully equipped with everything we could ask for and more, and the owners were very easy to work with. Our party included three married couples, and there was plenty of space for all of us. The setup of the cabin was perfect with private baths for everyone, and two complete sitting areas!! If you might be considering this cabin, act quickly! You can rest assured it will be everything you want and more!!!!

10/10 Excellent

sarah j.

22 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful stay

We wanted a quick mini getaway from Chattanooga with our 10, 7 and twin 4month olds. We’ve never been to the area and were excited by the beach, pools and water rock slide in the backyard. The house itself was amazing and the owners went above and beyond the expected to make sure we were settled in. We were disappointed in the surprise fees associated with using the beach, pool and slide. At $20 per person per day, it dampened the excitement a little. Otherwise, it’s a great community to get away from the hectic life for a bit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

28 Feb 2014

Great Long Weekend

We stayed at Almost Heaven for a long weekend, 4 adults and 4 children. Tom was great to work with and he responded quickly to questions. A snow storm had hit the area prior in the week and Tom provided constant updates on the condition of the roads for our Friday arrival. The house had plenty of room and everything we needed for entertainment and cooking. The home is well located in Big Canoe with easy access to the amenities and beach. It was a quick drive to the local grocery store to pick up food for meals. We ate at the clubhouse pub as recommended by Tom. We were very well pleased with the quality and price of the food. This was a great weekend away for the families!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

25 Jul 2005

Guestbook Comment

Every year our family has a "family vacation" and have done this since the late 70's. This house is one of the very best in which we have stayed. This includes everything from Cape Cod, Isle of Palms, Rehoboth Beach, Williamsburg, VA and many too numerous to mention. Tom O'Connor has been more than helpful and kind. He arranged for us to also rent a house two doors away from him in order to accomodate our whole family, gave us perfect directions to both the facilities and a church of our faith. The only drawback that we found was the winding roads in Big Canoe, but they were not sufficient to keep us from returning. Thanks once again for helping our family to enjoy each other's company.

About the host

Hosted by Tom O'Connor

Tom, Judi and Stephanie - We were the first home owners in the Laurel Ridge section of Big Canoe 19 years ago. We live in metro Atlanta in the town of Smyrna Georgia, 65 miles from Big Canoe. Judi is a retired elementary school teacher and Tom was a Sr. Project manager working projects in 27 countries and retired March 2016. Stephanie is our lovely special needs daughter and along with working is very active in a number of sports in Special Olympics.

Why they chose this property

This house will be like taking your own home on vacation with you. This house is not a small mountain cabin, It has room for the entire family to have their own space or bond together in the living room. From the lower level of the house it is only a 50 yard walk down the hill to the swim club and the start of the hiking trails through the woods. After a swim, hike or run in the woods you can relax in our 8 person hot tub.

What makes this property unique

You can sit in the living room and have a view of the mountains, beach and the golf course. In the morning. In the evening you can see wild life outside the windows. Unlike many homes in the area our parking pad will accommodate 4 cars.