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Outdoor dining
Ultimate "Coffee-with-a-view" from this Main Upstairs Bedroom Deck
Jet tub with its own hot water tank so you have plenty of hot water.
Blueberry fields in the backyard seen from the porch.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
NZ$506
avg per night

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Clayton, GA
  • Highlands Country Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Glen Falls
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

+1
Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

Room

  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds, 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
Price is NZ$506 avg per night,

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About the area

Clayton

Located in Clayton, this lodge is in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Aerial Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Cashiers Farmers Market and Andy's Trout Farm. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.

What's nearby

  • Highlands Country Club - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Dry Falls - 18 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Glen Falls - 20 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 24 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kilwin's - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge!

** JEWEL OF THE WOODS Under New Ownership! **

Stay close to Clayton, Dillard, Mountain City, Rabun Gap and Highlands in this magnificent lodge with five bedrooms (four suites), and 4.5 bathrooms. This property is the right place to entertain up to 12 people, a family, or a grand destination for a couple looking for some R&R! You are close to hiking, rafting, canoeing, fishing and hunting, or just enjoying the mountains.

Need inspiration to work? Look no further! Magnificent unobstructed mountain views with your own blueberry field in the back, this property has close to seven acres of land surrounding it. A working fireplace completes the ambience.

Grill or smoke your favorite meats on the Green Egg with unforgettable views on a covered patio over 900 square feet in size.

Chef's kitchen with a gas stove and three ovens provide plenty of space to cook for a large crowd. A washer and dryer, and two hot water tanks (so you have PLENTY of hot water) will make this luxurious retreat feel like your home away from home. The kitchen is well-equipped with cookware and dining ware and has a full range of options for making coffee, along with an Insta-Pot and waffle iron.

You are in a for a treat with a Tempurpedic mattress in the main bedroom suite, complete with a view of the mountains.

Internet access allows for streaming videos, and for smooth Zoom calls.

Pets allowed with non-refundable $200 fee per animal.

**IMPORTANT** The road leading to the property is a private, winding and narrow gravel road with low tree cover in many places. It is not suited for low or large RVs, or certain sports cars. I have driven several cars to the property as I fly to Atlanta and rent a car to get to the property. The lowest car I have driven was a Kia Rio without issue. However, certain guests have reported challenges driving a low car. Remember - these are rugged, mountainous and wooded areas!

You may encounter wildlife on the property or on the roads. Please drive carefully and safely on all roads leading to Jewel of the Woods.

Loud music and excessive noise is strictly forbidden.

This five-bedroom house provides accommodations with laundry, kitchen, and air conditioning for your convenience. It features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The house is near many of north Georgia's iconic mountain locations, while also convenient to airports in Atlanta, Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Jewel of the Woods!

Property manager

Renata Castro, Esq.
Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guiding principle for Jewel of the woods is to extend kindness, courtesy, and consideration, we happily extend to our guests.
The Jewel of the Woods is a NON-SMOKING house. Smoking is ONLY permitted outside of the main house. Please be considerate and dispose to avoid fire.
There is a utility closet downstairs and a couple of locked up closets. that guests are not allowed access, please do not remove hinges of doors.

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge! pet-friendly?

Yes, Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge! allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge! located?

This family-friendly Clayton lodge is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest. Highlands Biological Station and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Jewel of the Woods - Magnificent Views from an Incredible Lodge! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Great cabin rental

This cabin was beautiful. The views were amazing! The cabin was super clean and very well stocked. One of the best rental properties we've stayed at in a long time. Lots of room for families. The host and property manager were so great. Very quick to respond. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry J.

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

Highlands Wedding Weekend Retreat

Well pleased with overall condition of property. House is very spacious and has an excellent open floorplan to promote group gathering on main floor, yet provides privacy for individuals/couples on the second and lower floors. If "life in the country" is what you want, the "Jewel of the Woods" will not disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amy M.

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

Beautiful property with a few quirks

This home is situated on a beautiful, remote property. The views are outstanding. The layout is great and accommodated our large family group very well. It was not the cleanest property we have stayed at, and the wifi is not very reliable, so keep that in mind if you are planning to work or need internet. We had no issues with the neighbors. We loved seeing the farm animals across the street daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Great stay in, mountain hideaway!

We love this property. It is our second year back and we are already planning for a 3rd! Plenty of space for everyone, more amenities and improvements since our stay last year. Will keep coming back as long as we are able!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Great views, tons of space

What a lovely place to stay, pictures don’t do it justice!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Gorgeous views and home

We had a wonderful experience at the Jewel in the Woods! The gps navigated us directly to the place! The views were phenomenal and the house was impressive! The beds were comfortable and each room had its own bathroom! The kitchen was fully stocked with appliances and all the things you would have at home at more. We enjoyed every bit of the home and only wished we had more time off from work to stay longer! The people are so friendly and Renata was wonderful and communicated very well! I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cassie e.

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

Family Vaca @ Jewel Of The Woods

Beautiful property and stunning views! Plenty of room for our entire family. Loved being so close to Highlands as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Will S.

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

Wonderful views & accommodations

Nice rental, lots of space for the 6 of us. The deck especially provided plenty of awesome views, lots of laughs and good paper plate lunches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lainey N.

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

Close to Highlands!

The house is incredibly equipped with everything you need. The grounds and views are beautiful. We enjoyed to close proximity to Highlands and Cashiers, just a short drive to the NC border.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

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

Great house and great host

Beautiful location in the mountains of GA near the NC line. Well stocked house and we even found a gift basket waiting for us. Host was very responsive to every request we made.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karissa A.

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

Beautiful home and beautiful views!!

We had a wonderful stay and loved the amazing views! The house is incredibly well stocked, the best I’ve been too as far as having every little thing you could think of. We had so much fun picking blueberries! We made blueberry pancakes each morning and blueberry cobbler for dessert! We drove to Secret Falls and did the apx 2 mile hike with a beautiful waterfall at the end you can swim to. Overall it was a wonderful stay! Renata is very thorough, kind and responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

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

Wonderful Stay - Loved the Porch & View

My family and parents had a wonderful stay at Jewel of the Woods. We spent most of our time just visiting and relaxing on the peaceful deck. The mountain air and views was refreshing. The home is clean, very spacious, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Lake City, FL

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

Jewel of the Woods

All was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Coy I.

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

Highlands

excellent home
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

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

Christmas 2023

Our adult children came together from Virginia, Washington DC and Oklahoma to celebrate Christmas. The house was perfect! The setting was perfect! It was a Christmas to remember!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Amazing views!

We had such an amazing time at this property! The views from the back porch are breathtaking. The property is very remote and truly in the woods. However, the commute feels worth it once it opens up to the beautiful Mountain View. Hanging out on the back porch on the patio furniture watch the sun rise or set was the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paulette M.

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

Supper clean and every detail was thought of!

Just beautiful and relaxing. Fall leaves just beginning to turn. But would be beautiful in any season. Spectacular views. The deck looking at sunset was amazing! Fire pit gave it the perfect ambience. And the beds were great. Looking forward to another trip soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Heather C.

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

Beautiful view

A beautiful house with a beautiful view too! Very well stocked kitchen and lots of games to play too! The “no airbnb or vrbo” signs posted along the way are a little unsettling and caused a delay in our family arrival, but we understand the owner does not control that. Located about 40 minutes from the nearest grocery store, but a great place to relax and unwind! Overall, a great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wes T.

Wonderful Property and Location

This is a fantastic property and location. The setting is very peaceful, views are dramatic and the home itself is tremendous. We found the house is excellent condition and appointed with every amenity that we could desire. Our original plans had us exploring much of the surrounding areas, but we found the home so enjoyable that we rarely left it during our visit. The owner was very careful to insure that our stay was perfect. We highly recommend this property and will undoubtedly return to visit at the first available opportunity.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

BERNIE H.

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

Beautiful Views and Great Place for a large family to Gather

We had a good time at this lodge. It was fairly well appointed and quite comfortable. The GPS sent us on a wrong road and there are signs on the way to the house that say VRBO NOT WELCOMED. So, I guess just ignore those and don't be too concerned. We talked to some neighbors and they were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

George M., Atlanta, GA, USA

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

Refuge

Spacious and comfortable home nestled in the North GA mountains just 7 miles from Highlands, NC. Our family of 14 have stayed in homes in TN, NC and GA. This was rated as one of the bed. Spacious deck for those evening family moments. Owner was very responsive and hospitable. Neighbors anti-rental vacationers are to be ignored. Great place with blueberry bushes!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Remote edge of Georgia

This place was truly a jewel in the woods. Far enough and situated perfectly, once you arrive you are in a fairy tale location far from the modern world. The owners directions were in fact the most perfect I'd ever received which made the drive easy and predictable. Once in the cabin, provided you've brought food, there is plenty of equipment to prepare and enjoy. We could have moved in forever, it was that nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

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

Mountain Life

Beautiful stay in the mountains. Renata answered all of my questions. Due to my Verizon phone I could not make wifi calls. Others in the party with a different carrier had no issue. It was a great stay. Not too far from the Highlands where the wedding was held! I can’t wait to visit again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Truly the Jewel of the Woods

An absolute wonderful house and property for my family! We had three sets of adults and 6 children ranging from infant to seven years old. All of us enjoyed the house immensely. While the views from the back porch rivaled, if not exceeded other mountain homes we’ve visited, the unique property allowed our children to play outside safely. The home was stocked with the necessities plus more, including the kitchen. When we weren’t cooking on the Green Egg or sitting by a warm fire, we spent time in Highlands NC which was less than 20 minutes away. Overall this house was perfect and would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Samir W., Atlanta

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

Beautiful scenery in a secluded and quiet area

Beautiful scenery , large place with lots of amenities. Rooms are big with plenty of space. Very clean and lots of games and puzzles to keep one busy. Short drive to Higlands NC. Only big down size was low internet band width that prevented watching championship football games . Max bandwidth was around 30-40 mbps and not stable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023