As another member said a continent away, This is our “weekend retreat”. What Australians call a shack, New Zealanders call a bach, the Brits would call a cottage, Europeans a summer house and Americans call a cabin. Simple, but stylish living - two bedrooms, one bathroom, with fantastic water view across the lake near my neck of the woods.
The space
This adorable log cabin has two bedrooms, a king and queen downstairs and two twin beds in the loft. It’s perfect for 2-4 people but has sleeping for six if needed. Bring your fishing rod for the lake. Four houses down is a neighborhood “water hole” pool to enjoy a swim. Pool closes after Labor Day.
As for activities, there is The Little White House in Warm Springs, Wild Safari, and the Great Wolf Lodge. For outdoor enthusiasts, hike FDR park or the legendary Pine Mountain Trail which are less than 15 minutes away. Also, white water rafting is in Columbus, about 35 minutes away. Don’t forget Callaway Gardens beach or biking, or antiquing in Pine Mountain. We have a PDF guide with details on more activities in the area.
The home has upgrades with high end appliances -electric- for cooking. If you want family time and fun in a historical location or quiet time to rest in nature, you’ve found the right place!
Guest access
Two floors but loft is not required for use. Seven steps to get access to home.
Notes
This home is only one hour from the center of downtown Atlanta if you are looking to see the city of the south or flying into the world’s largest airport. There are hundreds of things to do in Atlanta and this distance will not limit you if you have a rental car.
Additional amenities include fire pit, pool, grill, ground coffee maker, dishwasher, WiFi and board games. No cable but with WiFi you have access any subscription you have.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Relaxing
Eco
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Quiet and safe with access to a summer pool and a fishing lake. Lots of trails and birds singing until night when the bats take to the air and the frogs sing at night. Stars are bright and visible. Firepit in front of the lake is ready for roasting your marshmallows!
If you want to keep it close and easy, enjoy downtown Pine Mountain for good eats and antiquing. Five minutes away is Callaway Gardens for hiking trails, exhibits, the fall and winter lights, and the lake’s beach. Just about 4 miles in the other direction is Wild Safari- feed Africa right from your car! If you’re willing to venture a bit further, the Little White House (a favorite of the late President, FDR) is in Warm Springs, GA. - about 30 min. Roosevelt State Park has horseback riding, trails, Liberty Bell pool, camping and 500+ acres of wilderness. (Bring water and bug spray). It is a about a 12 minute drive. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park is 30 min away if you want to get really active. White water rafting is in Columbus, about 40 minutes away. There are more activities than you can do in a month and even we have yet to do them all.
Also, don’t forget strawberry picking in May/June, blueberry picking June/July, and apple picking, Halloween lights and corn mazes in September/October. Callaway Christmas Lights November/December.
Getting to my home
You will need a car but it is only one stoplight away from Atlanta once you get on I85 south. Siri knows the way.
Nearest airport
Atlanta, Georgia
Getting around
You need a car. It’s outside a big city in America.
Map of Approximate Location
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I am only 1.5 hrs away if you need any assistance or advice.
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Trial Member
Elizabeth
My husband and I have been exchanging for about a year and love it. We have three children, two cats and one dog. We are both from the southern United States and live full time in Atlanta, GA. We both work full-time managing property, financing mortgages, and keeping the local government’s computers organized.
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