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LONG RANGE 180 DEGREE VIEW MOUNTAIN RETREAT, DOG FRIENDLY

Family-friendly holiday home in Dillard with a sauna

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Fall Foliage
Highlands Outpost 5 min from home with snow tubing, roller coaster - FUN
Ariel view of home from the view side, steps surround property to enjoy
Sweeping views toward Highlands and Blue Valley, a short drive to Main Street
Ahhhh relax, unwind in your mountain retreat, long range mountain views

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10436.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Highlands Aerial Park
  • Place, Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
  • Place, Dry Falls

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

En-suite #1

1 King Bed

En-Suite #2

2 Single Beds

En-Suite #3

1 King Bed

Office/Study Main floor

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

En-suite #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

En-suite #3

Toilet · Shower only

En-Suite #1

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

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

About this property

LONG RANGE 180 DEGREE VIEW MOUNTAIN RETREAT, DOG FRIENDLY

Dog Friendly two dogs/any size, with non-refundable deposit. Property has exceptional, long-range views for this mountain retreat from EVERY room located on the Georgia/North Carolina border. NEWLY remodeled deck, 5 min to Highlands Outpost for snow tubing, Scaly Screamer and Highlands Aerial Park.

Breathtaking views of national forests goes on forever. You can see Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina with a beautiful sunrise morning on multi-level decks. Up close Rabun Bald views, a great hiking adventure, and direct views of Blue Valley! If seclusion and quite with creature comforts of a gourmet kitchen and several amazing local towns are what you’re seeking, look no further. Located between Highlands, NC and Clayton, GA, you get the best of all! We are located right above Sky Valley, GA and a short 15-20 min scenic drive to Main Street, Highlands, NC.
Our home offers four ensuite bedrooms, three of which have king-sized beds, a well-appointed, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar leading to a dining room with seating for ten+. The great room has a floor to ceiling stone, wood-burning fireplace, game table and wet bar for enjoying good times together. Main floor also includes an office/study with desk and daybed with trundle, reading books; a half bath. Our primary suite includes a king bed, bathroom with over-sized, jetted tub, shower for two with steam. We offer two laundry rooms, one on main level and one on lower level.

The main level and lower decks span the entire home with access from all rooms with panoramic views, outdoor seating, heat lamps, gas grill and Big Green Egg, with access between decks and to ground level. The lower level includes three guest ensuites, one with a fireplace and king size bed, another with king size bed which is our largest suite, and the last with two twin beds. On the lower level, there is a recreation room with regulation size ping pong table, live edge bar, beverage cooler and TV for tons of family fun. All ensuites HAVE views and deck access! The decks lead to the ground level of the home for exploring the three-acre property. Several TVs, Wi-Fi/internet access, movies, games, and books for enjoying those lazy and relaxing nights. At ground level, you have access to the fire pit to roast marshmallows, make s'mores and tell stories into the night AND a full-sized twin daybed swing set above the firepit to enjoy those good times.

Ideal for family getaways, ladies’ retreats, etc. this home will not disappoint, and NO four-wheel drive required to get to this 3,800-foot elevation home with well-marked, paved roads leading in and out of the neighborhood. No white knuckle here, well unless it snows, you may want to stay in or have that all wheel drive vehicle, but the roads are treated and cleared when needed! We stay open for winter gatherings and escapes.

LOCATION: A quick trek to Main Street Highlands, NC, with renowned restaurants and shopping, or a quick trip to Clayton, GA, the farm to table capitol of Georgia. There are many choices for dining and shopping with close by towns. We are located a quick 5 minutes from Sky Valley, with the renowned Sky Valley Golf Course (public). So many outdoor activities to enjoy including Highlands Aerial Park (zip-line) just a few minutes down the road, hiking, snow tubing/ice skating in winter and the new Scaly Screamer at Highlands Outpost/Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center, and much more. Many area waterfalls and hiking trails to explore nearby, world renowned rafting/tubing on the famous Chattooga, fishing lakes, river and streams; or, you can also just walk around our gated neighborhood and property. With Beegum Trailhead for Rabun Bald Mountain just steps from our neighborhood, it's the second highest peak in Georgia, a great hiking adventure for a moderate level trail. The view at peak is amazing and should not be missed!

NOTE THE RULES: This home is pet friendly, with two, pre-approved dogs. We require a cleaning fee, damage insurance/deposits, the pet fee, along with applicable taxes which are charged by VRBO. All fees will be applied when booking so make sure you view or request a quote if you are unsure. VRBO is required to collect all taxes for state and county. Additionally, we allow a maximum of three (3) autos to the property. No parties or events allowed and you must be 25 years or older to rent. Room for 10 adults and 2 children, under 2 years of age which will not be included in total. With easy access to Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee major airports at approximate drive 2 hours to our home; Asheville is an hour and a half drive. What are you waiting for, book today and have a peaceful mountain trip!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under age of 2 not counted in total/max
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Max 2 dogs with non-ref dep
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outdoors

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave beds unmade
Leave any used towels in provided dirty hamper in each room for cleaning crew
Ensure storm doors are closed and locked
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Max three (3) autos per stay

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 1133

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dillard

Located in Dillard, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Highlands Biological Station and Black Rock Mountain State Park, while The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Highlands Aerial Park and Andy's Trout Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Dillard, GA

What's nearby

  • Highlands Aerial Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 20 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Glen Falls - 21 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Dry Falls - 21 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cupboard Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blue Hound Barbecue - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Valley Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Julep Farms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Dillard House - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LONG RANGE 180 DEGREE VIEW MOUNTAIN RETREAT, DOG FRIENDLY pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at LONG RANGE 180 DEGREE VIEW MOUNTAIN RETREAT, DOG FRIENDLY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LONG RANGE 180 DEGREE VIEW MOUNTAIN RETREAT, DOG FRIENDLY?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LONG RANGE 180 DEGREE VIEW MOUNTAIN RETREAT, DOG FRIENDLY located?

This family-friendly Dillard holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest. Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center and Fisher Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and views. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

Beautiful week in the mountains!

we absolutely loved this property! It was two couples and a total of five children and everything was perfect! From the kitchen that had absolutely every amenity you could ever need, and some you've never even heard of, to the beautiful deck and amazing views, the hot tub, accessibility to activities, comfortable beds and tons of blankets! We can't say enough about how great this house was and how it contributed to making it a fantastic vacation for all of us!! I tried to get five stars for all of the review categories but something with the app would not let me. Five stars all the way!
tubing on the Little Tennessee river
Glen Falls
View from the deck
View from the deck
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Son's wedding in Dillard GA

Place is immaculate & heavenly -- we highly recommend staying here as long as you can !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Beautiful!

This is a beautiful home with spectacular views and gorgeous sunrises! This home has everything you could possibly need. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Somalia A.

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

Stunning Views!

This place was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

darrin j., Ocala

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

Spring break

Everything was wonderful Great location and property
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Wonderful Second time around

We had a wonderful time while staying at this location. Claudia is a lovely host and her home was stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara P.

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

Beautiful home and view

Very comfortable and well appointed home for all ages. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ciara H.

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

Beautiful, peaceful home!

We loved our trip. It was so relaxing! The home was beautiful and cozy! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

A beautiful stay once again

We love the mountains and thus house has the most breathtaking view ever. And the house is so beautiful and absolutely comfortable. We enjoyed relaxing together and hiking in the national forest nearby. A wonderful stay. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary v.

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

Wonderful house!

The house is fabulous and the views even better! Claudia is a wonderful hostess! We have rented this house 5 times and never been disappointed. We will be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vera T., Chapin, SC/USA

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

Absolutely the best mountain house we have ever stated in!

This house is exceptional. The views are simply amazing. Communications with the owner were fantastic. The grounds are beautiful. We have used vrbo many times to rent mountain homes and this is the best we have seen! The kitchen has everything you could ask for and the beds are super comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Weekend away

We had a wonderful time staying at this location. The house was perfect and so clean. The owners were very sweet and so kind. Claudia responded quickly to any text that I might have and gave some tips about the area including hiking locations. We have deemed this our favorite mountain location and look forward to coming again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirby J., Charleston, SC

Top shelf rental

The home and mountain views were 5+ stars! One of the best mountain rentals we have ever rented. The owners thought of everything amenity possible and provided excellent customer service. The home was very well equipped and laid out perfectly for entertaining. Great location and tons of things to do. We will be back. :-)

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Most Amazing Mountain Views!

Breathtaking views and excellently appointed home in the mountains. Remote, peaceful, quiet, accessible and surprisingly close to both Highlands, NC and Dillard, GA for restaurants and shopping. Our family and friend were very impressed with the home and the grounds. The online pictures do not do justice to the quality of this home. It was far more luxurious and appealing than the pictures showed. We would strongly recommend this home to anyone that wants peace, quiet, amazing views and a well appointed kitchen and outdoor space.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW P.

Fabulous

Lovely place. The views are second to none. They are glorious. The house has a spacious living area with plenty of room for a big group at the dinner table. The porches are spacious as well, although too cold for much use on our stay. You can see Rabun Bald off to the right from the porches. With a trailhead less than a mile away, you'd be crazy not to hike to the top for an even better view. If you are looking for a relaxing getaway in the mountains, look no further.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allen Clay O.

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

Perfect in every way!

This is the second year in a row that I and my friends have stayed in this property and it continues to be everything we could want and need- and more! From the ease of booking- to the detailed communication with the owners- it could not have been simpler. This is a "HOME"- as opposed to a rental property. It is well appointed and has literally everything you could need in one place. It is extremely spacious- amazing views and so many amenities! Every guest was very comfortable in each bedroom- the kitchen has all that you could need and there was plenty of space for folks to gather together- or meet in small groups around the house. It's a wonderful home and we are grateful every year when we can return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

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

Delivers MORE than it promises!

I can’t say enough about this beautiful home just 20 mins from Highland, NC.! Seeing the pics online I could tell it was going to be a great place but pictures can’t convey how incredible it really is. 10 Stars!!!! To use every adjective I can think of; Beautiful decor, wonderful beds, gorgeous huge living spaces, fantastic kitchen, all the bathrooms so beautiful clean and modern, fabulous dining, well supplied and very organized! ….. then there are the Unbelievable views from the porches! My kids loved the game room, the closet with games and puzzles, and the very clean hot tub. I’ve stayed in a lot of VRBOs that have been a bit deceiving from photos online, but pictures can’t begin to show how perfectly Wonderful this home is inside and out! I hope to visit there again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eve A.

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

Everything you could possibly want

This home is magnificent. The view is out of this world. We enjoyed the spectacular sunrises every morning right off the porch and pink sunrises were still visible from the sides of the house. Every possible thing you could need has been taken care of. The owners have stocked their home so well! We especially loved the Big Green Egg, porch heaters, hot tub, and all the top of the line kitchen gear. We made all our dinners in the house and enjoyed being able to easily fit around the large dining table. Our small children loved the yard and searching for sticks for the fire pit. Even though there are lots of stairs, we never felt like it was unsafe for the toddlers. The beds are all really comfortable with soft linens. We totally felt like we were in the middle of nowhere, yet it was a quick 20 minute drive into downtown Highlands, or our favorite spot, Dry Falls. The hike to Rabun Bald is not to be missed. It was about a 2 minute drive from the house to the parking lot and totally worth the hike up the mountain to see the spectacular 360 view of the valley. We had 4 adults and 6 children ranging from 1-8 years old and had more than enough space. Everyone had a bed, even the baby with an actual crib! I cannot speak highly enough about this property. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan F., Houston

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

Amazing home with stunning sweeping views of untouched forest...

It was just my wife and I and our little dog staying in this gorgeous, spacious, incredibly well-organized and very clean home. As so many people have commented the long unobstructed views over untouched national forest are one of a kind and I say that as a resident of Switzerland and someone who has been fortunate enough to travel to many corners of the world. Woke up early several times to soak up some incredible sun-rises in pure natural "stillness" i.e. the sounds of the katydids/crickets and occasional woodpecker. One can barely see another house during the day and only at night can one see just a few city lights far-far away in the distance. The bright moon is your only really temporary hindrance for star gazing. The layout of the home is superb with the double-story great-room, kitchen, dining, bar and outdoor patio all being connected. We cooked both in the large, fully-stocked kitchen (gas range, sink and prep-sink) as well out on the patio (Weber grill) - every kitchen appliance was available to fry, saute, grill, bake, etc. Hot-tub right off the top-floor master bedroom (there is technically another master downstairs) made for some great evening star watching while soaking our tired legs from the day's hike. Location wise the home is perfectly private (gated community) yet just a short 15-20 min drive to the local cities (Clayton - main supermarket, Highlands - very quaint "Aspen" like, excellent restaurants) and to the many trail heads/waterfalls as well. In between one can find farms selling local produce which became part of our grocery runs. Truly a place to dis-connect from our busy lives or should I say to re-connect with a simpler and more natural life style...mind you in a very luxurious home. The fact it is around 3800ft altitude helped with cooler temperatures especially at night - we were here in September. Even on one of the few days it rained watching the storm move over the sweeping forest from the patio was entrancing. Owners Claudia/Jim were easy to contact and had given us perfect instructions for everything we needed - they have clearly put a lot of effort into making this home incredibly enjoyable and easy to us for their guests. Thank you for this amazing experience and we hope to be back.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Restful Retreat

Lovely home with a spectacular view! Always a high point of our summer to come to this beautiful place! Plenty of room and a very well appointed kitchen. Always is a special time here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devlynne B.

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

Heaven!

We just could not have had a more perfect place to enjoy family who are spread out among three different states! The house was a perfect place for all to gather! Lots of big spaces, kitchen was amazing!, huge dining table to accommodate everyone, and the views were incredible! Prettiest sunrises ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Mountain Christmas

Had a fantastic stay. This is our 4th time at this lovely home and hopefully not our last. We brought firewood and had cozy relaxing evenings playing games, making Christmas ornaments and eating. The hot tub was sparkling clean and toasty warm. The sunsets were sensational this time of year and could be seen from the hot tub. Sunrises and coffee made for perfect mornings.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preston S.

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

Great Stay

We had a great time at the house. It was clean and very nice. The location was easy to get to and not far from Highlands and Dillard.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Another glorious visit

This was our second stay in Sky Valley which was just as wonderful as our first five years ago. We could not have asked for a lovelier, exceedingly well equipped house, more beautiful location or a more cooperative and responsive owner. Thanks for a lovely visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Claudia Wooten

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Currently, we live and work in Texas, have three children and two grandchildren. We love to travel and have stayed in many VRBO's throughout our travels and decided it was time we bought one to enjoy and offer to other fellow travelers.

Why they chose this property

After many years of deciding on a place to settle, we kept coming back to the Appalachian chain and found the charm of Highlands and Clayton to be an absolute jewel with the best of everything we could have desired. This home had so many features we wanted in a floor plan, with an amazing long-range view, and the proximity to the area's attractions we could not refuse. So much to offer in outdoor activities we could never be bored!

What makes this property unique

The main living floor plan allowed us to be able to enjoy just the two of us and be cozy enough, but with a large enough main gathering room for large family get togethers. The lower level allowed for our kids and grandkids to join us with one of our favorite pastimes of playing table tennis (ping pong). The expansive decks allows everyone access from each room, and a view of the mountains from each area of the house, so no one is left out.

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