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Happy Trails Retreat

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A rustic cabin with a porch, wooden deck, and a small shed. - Happy Trails Retreat (Blairsville)
A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bear mural on the wall. - Happy Trails Retreat (Blairsville)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a dining table with chairs. - Happy Trails Retreat (Blairsville)
A living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling, and framed artwork on the walls. - Happy Trails Retreat (Blairsville)
A wooden porch with rocking chairs and a bench, overlooking a forested area. - Happy Trails Retreat (Blairsville)
Happy Trails Retreat provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms94 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Happy Trails Retreat

  • Summary:

    Dog-Friendly Cabin W/ Lofted Layout, Enclosed Yard, High-Speed WiFi, & Firepit



    The Space:

    Absolutely adorable both inside and out, this sleek cabin in the woods will be the perfect place to soak up those Northern Georgia vibes. The whole family will slip into relaxation mode in no time as soon as they step through the front door, as the tall vaulted ceilings, lofted media room, and plush leather furnishings await to assist in making the best vacation memories. Step into the full kitchen, and you will have everything you need to prepare anything from a classic breakfast to a gourmet dinner right at your fingertips. When the dazzling colors of the sunset arrive each evening, step out to the covered deck for a glass of wine or an alfresco meal with loved ones. Plus, the firepit will be a great place to tell fun stories and warm up under the stars!



    What's nearby:

    There is nothing like getting away from it all for a refreshing reset, and this home will give you and your guests just that. Though this getaway is secluded, you can still easily head over to Ivylog (four miles) for a bite to eat or some quick grocery needs. A day of lake fun in the sunshine won't be hard to find, as Nottely Lake is two-and-a-half miles from your front door offering a great place to boat, fish, kayak, or lounge on the beach. Make your way a little further and you will find yourself in the vibrant city of Blairsville offering even more shopping, dining, golf courses, and local attractions that will fill each day with fun.



    Things to know:

    High-speed WiFi

    Dog-friendly

    Enclosed yard is fenced in for dogs to play

    Snowbird-friendly



    UCSTR License # 009014

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,008 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Blairsville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Village Boutique and Tank Town USA are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Union County Farmers Market and Victoria's Center. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Blairsville travel guide
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Blairsville, GA

What's nearby

  • A lake with a mountain in the background.
    Chattahoochee National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A calm lake surrounded by lush green hills under a partly cloudy sky.
    Hiwassee Lake
    10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • A large lake surrounded by forested hills, a dam, and a small dock.
    Blue Ridge Lake
    32 min drive - 45.1 km
  • A blue train numbered 4631 at a station with a clear sky and trees in the background.
    Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    37 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
    24 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • WSR Dining Hall
    18 min drive
  • WSR Main Pavillion
    17 min drive
  • Brothers Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Dam! Good Barbecue
    4 min drive
  • The Whole Store II
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Trails Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Happy Trails Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Trails Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Trails Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Nottely Lake and Nantahala National Forest. Hiwassee Lake and Old Union Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Happy Trails Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very comfortable and peaceful.
Stayed 27 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

My dog and I had a blast staying here! It was the perfect location to day trip into Bluridge and Hiawassee! The cabin itself was the perfect secluded getaway, and I had fun exploring Blairsville!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love this place!

Everything was so nice, the furnitures, the linens, there was a Keurig and a regular coffee pot with coffee already there for both. We enjoyed the fire pit with some wood already there. It was perfect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Trails Stay

The house was very clean and the description of the house was accurate. We enjoyed the supplied firewood and supplies for the fires-pit. House was fairly private.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Break from the Heat

As Floridians, we enjoyed the porch swing and cooler temps. The fenced in back yard is a definite bonus if you have dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy hideaway retreat.

Perfect location. Great amenities. Cozy. Cost efficient. My daughter and I loved every minute spent there. Great for a quick getaway or a hard reset to just get away. We loved all the deers that came up to the house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location for us.

Downstairs bed is too high. Bed, bathrooms and kitchen were clean. Drip coffee machine did not work. Nice and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay in cozy cabin

We enjoyed staying there; it's a fairly rustic cabin stylewise, with nice western furnishings, including some great artwork and different wildlife themes for each room. Easy to operate gas log fireplace, nice kitchen and baths, well-furnished but maybe could use some spices in the kitchen. Beautiful surroundings, and plenty of room outside for pets to stretch their legs, inclu a fenced backyard. Only negatives would be that the bed in lower bedroom is inconveniently high for average adult to get in and out of, especially with physical issues (back or knee problems, etc.), and people with dogs need to clean up after them carefully in the fenced in area. Overall we loved the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Almost trouble free

Very beautiful secluded lovely immaculately clean and cozy cabin. However a working TV, especially downstairs should be standard. We had to go to Walmart and buy a small TV. Also, management neglected to give us complete directions to open the coded lock and we froze for an hour trying to get into the cabin in the dark. Beds were so high we slept on the couch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place dog friendly

Very nice property and nicely decorated. Comfortable and cozy. Love the fenced backyard. Water line broke Friday morning on our last 2 days. So, no water. Not property owners fault. Options that Vacasa gave us were not good for us because last 2 days were wedding rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and finally wedding. After several frustrating phone calls with them, finally settled we could stay but no offers of discounted rates for our last 2 days. Couldn’t leave to offered other place due to events that were happening. Overall, still good and would stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Not quite as advertised

The photo of the front of the house must be 10 plus years old. The trees are much more mature. The little bit of gravel has grass growing in it. The fenced backyard was a mud pit, so we couldn’t let the dogs run. The driveway entrance is a very tight turn for a full sized pickup truck. There’s no dishwasher. The house was in pretty good shape, not as clean as I’d expect, post pandemic. It was quiet and we made the best of it. Need to trim the trees along the driveway and in the backyard. Let some sunlight in to dry out the place. By the time you add in the extra fee’s from VRBO you are paying almost twice what it should have cost. Lesson learned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

The good The bad and The ugly

Good..The home was furnished beautifully on the inside and the beds were very comfortable. Bad..The outside of the home was not maintained, weeds in driveway and along the home waist high. Driveway needs grated and porches were very dirty, cob webs and screen was ripped in several places. No grass in back yard fenced area so it muddy. Ugly..The TV situation was unacceptable.. only one TV in the loft area, which was significantly hotter than the downstairs area. No TV in bedrooms or downstairs living area. The lack of cable and local stations with current shows and news.. Roku is a joke. Lots of cobwebs and spiders in ceilings and corners. Both bathroom shower curtains were moldy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Quiet. Close to both murphy and blairsville. Enjoyed the stay and surroundings activities. Responsive to a minor problem. Enjoyed the local vineyards.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and comfortable! Chose so my daughter could bring her dog. They were unable to make the trip, but we had a lovely time. Quiet neighborhood. Saw deer several times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice spot, the back motion sensor lights a little annoying if you're looking for deeper night sky, but that's about all I could complain about. I'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great quiet location!

Very cozy home in a quiet area that is close to everything.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Private cabin

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Good Blairsville,Ga. location

Well furnished. Convenient location. Close to Lake Notelly and hiking trails. Quiet neighborhood.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain getaway

Very clean cabin in a good location. Fenced in yard for pets is a big bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pet-friendly cabin!

Enjoyed our week in this nice pet-friendly cabin with fenced backyard. It’s conveniently located in a quiet private neighborhood but near enough to both Blairsville and Blue Ridge restaurants and activities.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

House was fine.

Nice area to visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick trip to Blairsville

Our cabin was great. We will be returning soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place and neighborhood

Only complaint would be no TV
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Holly Cove

Local to Blairsville - warm - fenced in back yard - clean
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay!

While the outside of the home, as well as the landscaping, does need some work, the inside was just right. It was clean and comfortable! We enjoyed our stay! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022