Blairsville, Georgia
Mallard Retreat Cabin is one of 7 cabins and Lodge rooms perched on the hillside at Helton Falls Lodge....25 miles from Helen,Georgia in the mountains overlooking the National Forest land. We are across from Vogel State park and Helton Falls waterfall is down our driveway 2 miles. We are in the middle of 5 mountain towns with events all the time. Visit us and hike, bike, raft, tube, zipline, golf, shop, or just relax! Extra rooms in lodge next door available with private entrance and bath. Beware if you visit you will come back time and time again!!! Extra rooms available in lodge next door!
Awesome
Our trip started out as a short vacation and turned into an evacuation. Stephen couldn’t have been more accommodating. Additionally, he was so pleasant to chat with and told us of all the sites we may want to check out while in the area. The tips for things to do were an absolute hit with the kids and made this a fantastic stay, so much in fact, when it was time to leave I had sad faces all around. The kids are already asking when they can come back! The cabin was clean and stocked with essentials, it fit our needs perfectly. We would absolutely stay again. Thank you Stephen!
Steven and Chloe his dog were wonderful host,warm and welcoming. The cabin was cozy. The location is super convenient to many beautiful waterfalls and state parks, it was absolutely perfect for my family and dog. We had a great time and we'll surely visit again. Thank you Steven.
Rustic charm, perfect location to AT and parks!
Not well maintained or furnished would not rent again!!!!
Some amenities didn't work like jet stream tub and all the fire wood got we no cover for them but it was peaceful
Steven was a wonderful host; warm and welcoming without being overbearing. He had turned on the heat and made the cabin inviting before our arrival. The cabin is small and cozy, just right for a couple wanting to get away. It is not fancy but has everything that you would need. It was also spotless. The downsides are: the bedroom is upstairs and the bathroom downstairs. You need to bring a lighter or matches if you want a fire. The location is super convenient to many of the towns in the mountains and also convenient to hiking trails. There are two beautiful waterfalls nearby. One is two miles down the road where the cabins are located. It's a nice walk but it is also drivable. We also found good restaurants in Cleveland, Blue Ridge, and Blairsville. We look forward to visiting again.
This cabin was absolutely perfect for my husband and I; we were happy we were able to bring our dog, Bella along as well. It was a simple, but cozy cabin with beautiful views from the wrap around porch. The owner lives on site and was there to greet us when we arrived and when we left. Stephen, the owner was very nice and we felt welcomed. The Internet was not strong, but we weren't there for the Internet anyway. The cabin is less than 5 minutes away from Vogel State Park, which has rental boats, fishing, etc. Overall, we had a great time and will surely be back in the winter!
We have rented from VRBO multiple times so we can compare to other rentals. We got there rather late the 1st night, it was cold & rainy. The 1st thing you might think a traveler would want is a warm shower ? Stephen, the owner, who lives on the property, had not turned on the hot water heater circuit breaker. Although, even if he had, the water pressure in the shower was so slow it was barely more than a drizzle. Remember, there is only 1 bathroom.There is a TV upstairs but the reception is very poor. Bring your own pillows , because the ones on the beds are paper thin. Don't even think of taking a bath, it would take over an hour to get water in the tub. There are NO amenities like a dishwasher or garbage disposal, no laundry facilities. There are no instructions on what to do with your trash, no outside trash cans or dumpsters to put your trash in when you leave. There is only a couch to sit on to watch TV downstairs, so not very comfortable. We would not recommend this place . The non-holiday price is way to much.
location is perfect!