Booby was very welcoming and helpful. He let me know ahead of time the weather conditions and what to expect once we arrived to the area and made us feel right at home. He gave me some family- friendly suggestions on things to do in the area and answered all my questions. The cabin was perfect for our group of 14 and stocked with everything you would need for a getaway in the mountains.

My family and I had a WONDERFUL stay at Bobby's Laurel Lodge in Sky Valley! It was exactly what we were looking for and more! The house was just as it is pictured if not better! In addition to the house itself Bobby was very accommodating to any questions that we had! Everything you need and more is there! We also had access to the Sky Valley Resort which was beautiful! Spending the afternoon by the pool with the sunshine and view of surrounding mountains was something us Chicagoans do not get very often! Also plenty of places to hike around the area, whether you are looking for mountains, waterfalls, gorges, or more, you will not be disappointed!!! Would highly recommend and would stay again ! Thanks Bobby for sharing your home!

Awesome cabin with everything you could need. Very spacious and plenty of room for a family to spread out. We enjoyed everything about Laurel Lodge. It is tucked up in the hills with plenty of tree cover to enjoy the outdoor living even on a hot summer day. I would recommend this to anyone and we will definitely be back!

Bobby's cabin was perfect for our family wedding weekend in Franklun, NC. Our extended family of ten had plenty of room. The large outside deck was a perfect get together spot. I highly recommend the cabin!

What a beautiful cabin! We had 13 people stay there (6 adults and 7 teenagers) and everyone had space and loved it. It was comfortable and had everything we needed except for food, which we bought ourselves on the way in at Wal Mart. The property is private and in a great location to do lots of fun things like snow tubing, which is only 10 minutes away and totally worth it! Bobby was very friendly and informative and we would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you!

Very enjoyable and comfortable cabin

Bobby is an awesome guy and his home is everything you could ever wish for

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We had an amazing time at the Sparrow's Rest! Pamela was a great host and she worked hard (and stayed up late!) to help us get our vacation booked after some issues with the site. We were so happy to be able to come back to Sky Valley again and actually enjoyed our time more than we had in the timeshares. The private patio downstairs is amazing, we enjoyed spending our mornings out there enjoying the view with our coffee. We built a fire in the fire pit and roasted marshmallows. We stayed in the 2nd room at the end of the hall and the bed was so comfortable we had a hard time getting out of it! And the Serta pillow,

We had a great time during our stay (again!) at Sparrow's Rest. Pam & David are great hosts and make you feel more like family than a visitor. Their deck view is one of the best around! We love staying here and I'm sure it won't be the last!

Pam and David's private suite was immaculate and charming! The stunning views of Sky Valley and the pristine golf courses are amongst the wonderful and scenic views we awoke to every day! Pam greeted us and made sure we were comfortable! This charming 2 bedroom 2 bathroom, and living area were perfect for our short celebratory stay! The pictures don't measure up to how charming their place is! My husband and I love every moment! So much so, we extended our stay by another day! Just 10 miles from Highland, NC, we had the best time as we crossed back and forth between two states going hiking to various waterfalls (Georgia & North Carolina) and the best hospitality one could ask for! The most relaxing and comfortable stay we've had in a while! 5 stars!!!!

Sparrow's Rest is a beautiful retreat in Sky Valley with excellent hosts and a very warm, comfortable 2 bedroom suite. We stayed only one night, but wish it could have been longer!

Me and my wife went there for a birthday weekend and it was absolutely beautiful! The walk to the waterfall is a must! The whole resort is absolutely amazing! Looking forward to going back over the holidays!

Pamela was an outstanding host. The home was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. Would definitely stay here again!

Pamela's place was FANTASTIC. It was a beautiful drive into their neighborhood and their house has a huge wraparound porch that has great views of the golf course and mountains. The interior or the suite was lovely. Each room was impeccable, the beds were super comfortable and warm, and my friend and I felt very relaxed and cozy. I would highly recommend staying here if you are in the area- I'm hoping I can return with my husband in the near future!

Great place to spend a nice and cozy trip with friends or family! Everything was perfect!

This little cottage in the mountains was everything I wanted to bring in the New Year. It was cute and cozy, and Barbara made sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable. I absolutely loved our stay there and would recommend it to anyone who wanted a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The home was exactly as described and photographed. It was spacious, charming, clean and had all of the amenities of home, with a gorgeous mountain view. Our hosts were very communicative, easy to reach and responsive. The area is peaceful and beautiful, perfect for a relaxing retreat. The weather was mild, so we were comfortable while ice skating outdoors, exploring the charming Highlands downtown area and hiking the Bartram trail. So much to do in this area and it's rare to find such a nice vacation home for rent during the winter months. My husband and I frequently visit this area in summer and winter and I highly recommend this cottage and the hosts, you won't find better in the area.

This house is centrally located in Sky Valley. It is within easy access to Chatooga River rafting, nearby zip lining, shopping and activities in Highlands, NC, tennis and golf in Sky Valley, Annie's Cafe and Bella's Junction Cafe, waterfalls and hiking trails. Barbara was very helpful with questions and requests that I had. Barbara, as well as her husband Jack, were delightful and easy to work with.

What a great place! The home was inviting and cozy. It had all the comforts of home...washer, dryer, coffee maker, dishes, etc....everything that we needed! The hosts added little personal touches throughout the home...family photos, birdhouses for guests to sign...we felt like WE were part of the family! :) And the outdoor scenery was gorgeous! The home was centrally located to many attractions. We went zip-lining and went the the local art gallery, the Bascom. We will DEFINITELY rent this home again. Can't wait!!

Barbara and Jack were absolutely wonderful. Their home was adorable and in a fantastic location. We really like Sky Valley, GA! They greeted us with open arms and were incredibly kind. We would go back in a heartbeat!!

Beautiful and cost cottage. Everything was as described and Barbara went that extra step in every way to make us comfortable with little thoughtful touches all around the cottage. Convinient location great hikes loads of information in the cottage too.

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Great cabin, much nicer than the pictures, would definitely stay again

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Tom was great. Easy communication leading up to check-in. Took the time to meet us at the house and walk us through the details and answer any questions. Location is great, with a beautiful view. House was very clean and has a warm, relaxing feel to it.

Thomas' place was fantastic! We were in town for a wedding and it couldn't have been a better place to stay. Would highly recommend.

Thomas and Judy's cabin is absolutely beautiful. The attention to detail that they showed is very evident in the coziness and homeyness of their house. It is more spacious than it appears in the pictures and was extremely clean. They provided us with a gift basket, notebook about the area, and brochures of their favorite spots in town. Our travel plans were unexpectedly delayed, and Thomas was nothing but accommodating. My family and I wanted to buy the house before our stay was up!

How lucky we were to stay at Tom's Sky Valley Home! Two families shared the space with plenty of room indoors and out. Comfortable, clean, well appointed, and a ton of natural light indoors with plenty of outdoor sitting as well. Tom was very responsive to our messages and needs as we were exploring our options and planning our trip. He also met us at the house, provided a great orientation to home and place, and is just a genuinely kind hearted person. To top it off, he and his wife assembled a welcome gift basket that went above and beyond what may be expected! Sky Valley itself is a great location if you want to engage in the beautiful outdoors, and we look forward to returning!

We really enjoyed our time in Sky Valley. The house was spotless and exceeded our expectations. We were impressed by our hosts. They provided a detailed tour and gave us a gift basket to boot! It is certainly refreshing to meet such great people. We will be back!

Thomas was great host

Tom was there upon our arrival greeting us and showing us around his wonderful house! First of all, Tom is a great host and he showed us everything so we felt extremely comfortable in his home. The house is even better than we expected! So beautifully furnished with all the comforts you could want including very comfy beds!!! The kitchen is very well stocked and we cooked all our meals there. One of the most lovely surprises was the gift basket that Tom and his wife presented to us upon our arrival. It was filled with awesome treats! Our favorite place to spend time was on his wonderful deck where we could watch sunrises and sunsets! His place is close to great hiking. We highly recommend this perfect getaway!

Great little cabin! I will definitely be going back!

Great location in Sky Valley. Ellie was a great host! My family enjoyed our time at this house while we were in town for a wedding.

The place is amazing! It was exactly what we needed while attending a nearby wedding. So easy to get out for a hike and/or run, and the porch is a perfect place to relax and find some peace and quiet!

An outstanding home for a large family or group. Two master suites with incredible views start the day on the right foot. The area is breath taking with an outstanding waterfall 5 minutes away.

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David and his wife were great hosts and very informative about the property as well as the surrounding area. The place is as described, clean, and well stocked including complimentary bananas and bagels. I would certainly recommend this place for anyone looking in the sky valley area.

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First off the Cabin for the price was wonderful the space is nicely laid out and the birds on the balcony in the morning were great, driveway is a bit of a steep climb and has become washed out so I would suggest looking at it before driving up the first time. I could see where people with smaller cars have bottomed out and scraped the gravel/rocks. The area has a lot to do, I would suggest Whiteside mountain trail and waterfall for a nice little drive/adventure, the gem mines were interesting. The bald lookout point is the best view in the area, well worth the 30 min drive. A couple of nice places to eat would be Caffe Rel, Motor Co. Grill and Fatz (not Fats bbq) I almost got them confused. If your getting groceries in the area I would avoid Ingles due to the price, Biglots and Dollar general had a decent selection at half the price thankfully. The bad was the condition of the cabin & area when we arrived, you could see areas that have been damaged by other guests and gone in disrepair. 1st floor and in suite washrooms have no doors, thankfully the one in the basement did. Also cabin was not cleaned prior to arrival, We had to vacuum the whole cabin and scrub up the washrooms/toilets before use, but after an hour of cleaning everything else was great. 70% of the light bulbs were burnt out, we replaced all normal bulbs in the place so no biggie but 6 out of the 8 fluorescent bulbs were burnt out so kitchen looked very dark. Some issues/damages done were missing cupboard door, 1st floor washroom sink leaks (note asking people not to use it), one balcony door was bent and screwed closed. CD player broken had coasters on the lid to keep it closed, fridge ice maker was on the fritz, King size bed is completely worn out and someone foolishly made a firepit outside when there's a note stating not too. When you first arrive you will notice a small garbage pile to the one side of the driveway upon entering not a huge issue but just kind of takes away from the property a little. Overall I would say the Cabin is a wonderful place, it has an excellent value for the space and the area is a nice little getaway for those that love hiking/nature. Hopefully people in the future will respect the property a bit more.

This cabin was awesome! So cozy and beautiful! Great views as well. We loved it!

The house is gorgeous! It was perfect and completely matched the pictures and the description posted online. It was really easy to find and I had a wonderful stay. Thank you Charlotte for letting me stay at your beautiful home! The woods surrounding the house are gorgeous, it was really sunny and sitting on the porches was my favorite part. Beautiful home. The only difficult part was getting the door open, as the lock stuck a bit but everything else was smooth.

Overall a good value with for the price. We stayed here about 18months ago and could make it up the drive to the house. This was impossible this time as driveway has deteriorated. Must have a 4 wheel drive, and then you still may have issues. So lugging stuff up steep hill was no fun! Cabin is seculuded and within a 10 min drive to restaurants. Bed is comfortable. Kitchen has your basic needs, coffee pot, microwave, dishes etc. I forgot my credit card and it was quickly returned to me!

The listing was very accurate and the home was gorgeous. Located in a very private wooded area. We missed the mailbox the first time because our GPS wasnt exactly sure where it was. It was muddy when we arrived and we had a blast driving our AWD truck up the driveway. We had a toddler with us and it was a bit difficult (lots of stairs and things to explore) but we had fun. So many great hikes and waterfalls in the area.

Had a wonderful time here for my 2 year anniversary. It was really cozy and comfortable. I saw my first shooting star! Lots of things to do in the area too. I really liked the big windows; we watched birds and squirrels inside through them while we were grilled. The driveway was a little difficult for my car but we found a way to go up it a little easier eventually. The living room sofa wasn't too comfortable, but the bed was so I guess it evens out. I think it was perfect place for a couple retreat. Not so much for a group gathering.

This home was exactly what we were looking for- relaxing, in nature, and private. We were able to do a ton of exploring with this as our home base. The amount of trails and scenic drives in this region is amazing!! We cooked all our own food while there which saved money but was really nice. The kitchen had everything you could need. Our dog loves the trip and I appreciated that the home was dog friendly. She goes out with us most places but when going grocery shopping she was able to stay in the basement with the dog door. I was bummed the pellet stove was broken, but I understand things happen. The house l, as another reviewer said, could use a deep clean- but nothing outright dirty! Would definitely recommend to a friend and or go back!

The house was as discribed. The biggest problem was that the house was not clean at all. Cobwebs and a lot of dust dog hair all over the place. I don't know when the last time Charlotte was there but I am sure she would be apauled by the condision the place is in. At this time there is no way a prius could make it up the driveway. It has ruts in it that even my SUV had a rough time going up. There was food in the frig when I got there, for I don't know how long. One of the doors to the main deck couldn't be opened. There was dog poop on the main deck and a railing that God forbid if a child pushed on they would fall 16 plus feet to the ground. The yard was overgrown doesn't look like it has been taken care of at all this year. Light bulbs burned out in many of the rooms. The caretaker of this place is not doing her job at all. This place has so much to offer but has been neglected. Great area and close to town. The Daybed is very uncomforable. The kingsized mattress in the master bedroom is OK but needs to be flipped, it sages towards the middle. The recliner on the main level does not work. The tv is set on a stool from the snackbar, could be easily knocked over. It saddens me the condition this house is in. It is oveous that great thought was taken in building and furnishing is. I hope Charlotte will visit her home and take charge of thing before it is too late to save this beautiful place.