Cabin

Hippopatumus Haven

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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The views, and the snuggling, are even better in the winter.*
Exterior
Exterior
Thomas Kinkade  took this picture.  (not really)
A local artist carved our door

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Blue Ridge, GA
  • Place, The Lilly Pad Village
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Cherry Log Creek
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level

Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Hippopatumus Haven

This cabin was built with luxury, entertainment, and romance in mind, but since it's right on the best stretch of river in Fannin County, the Hippopotamuses have taken over. Still, you can cozy up with someone special in front of the hand-cut stone fireplace in our spacious great room. Enjoy a king-size master bedroom suite with a quaint personal balcony overlooking the Toccoa River.

Entertaining is easy in our fully equipped kitchen, including a gas range, microwave, coffee grinder, custom countertops, walk-in pantry, separate wet bar and bar-fridge, and complete sets of cookware and cutlery. Gather around the Kitchen Island while preparing dinner, or around the tv and fireplace in the connected great room, or around the full-size shuffleboard in the loft. Dine inside or out using either of our 8-person dinner tables.

The large private hot tub is perched on the hillside, overlooking the river. The kids will enjoy counting the hippopotami hiding throughout the cabin, or perhaps the shuffleboard and dartboard. Overstuffed chairs throughout the cabin allow for relaxation and reading.

Cook s’mores in our large dug-out fire pit steps away from the Toccoa River, or ribs on our charcoal grill. Enjoy great fishing and the best stretch of inner tubing around ends at our private sandy beach. (The hippos keep all the crocodiles away!)

On top of all that, we have wireless Internet and all the other amenities from home: satellite television, fresh linens, gas-assisted wood fireplace, washer and dryer, shag carpet on the bottom level, etc.

If you need more room, ask me about my Father’s cabin next door!


Keywords: Custom, hippopotamuses, Luxurious, Retreat, Resort, Dwelling, Aska, Aska Adventure Area

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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: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Blue Ridge

Located in Blue Ridge, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Blue Ridge Lake Marina and Mercier Orchards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and The Lilly Pad Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Upper River Adventures, or check out an event or a game at Sugar Creek Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Blue Ridge, GA

What's nearby

  • The Lilly Pad Village - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 12 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake Marina - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Cherry Log Creek - 16 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Trailer Drive In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dillion Ash Resturant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Mama's Coffee Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Southern Charm Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fightingtown Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hippopatumus Haven pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Hippopatumus Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hippopatumus Haven?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hippopatumus Haven located?

This family-friendly Blue Ridge cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Chattahoochee National Forest and Ocoee River. The Lilly Pad Village and Blue Ridge Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Karen Pizel

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I live in Atlanta with my wife and we love to spend as many weekends as possible relaxing at this cabin, though I can't get her to help me clean the fish.

Why they chose this property

Me and my Father built this cabin in 2009. We live in Atlanta, but stay here or at his cabin next door whenever we can. But we can't bear to see them unused, so we rent it out when we aren't there. We know you will love it.

Also we are in the heart of the Aska adventure area.

What makes this property unique

We put a lot of effort into making this the perfect place to entertain friends and family. We love to cook so we outfitted the kitchen with everything we would ever need. We love games, so we put in a Dart Board, a shuffle Board, and even a ring on a string (it's a local thing). Some local friends carved us a beatuful door, and you will be amazed by the local stone countertops. I have a hard time calling this place a cabin, since it's nicer than my home and you will hardly be roughing it, but when you are sitting in front the fireplace with someone special to you, you'll absolutely love it.