This cabin is nestled onto the side of a mountain.  It is wooded all around.  There is a lovely back yard sitting area.  A deck for lounging and a firepit area up the trail in the back.  Let this be your home away from home. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The back garden is a favored seating area.  The BBQ grill is there as a courtesy too cook out all that your heart desires. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The basement has a separate entrance to the main house. There is not connection on the interior.  This is important to note if you plan to have your kids in the downstairs bedroom. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The villa is filled with antiques. The vintage look of this villa is truly unique! - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The kitchen is complete with a refrigerator, range and microwave.  It has also been stocked with many utensils and items needed for cooking.  I hope it feels like home. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The sofa is an antique glider.  It's such a treasure and is much more comfortable than it looks. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Added this newly renovated gas log fireplace.  It'll keep you toasty warm on a cold night. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
What could be more inviting than a warm fire in the fall?  Camping chairs are available in the cabin for additional seating around the fire pit. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The front porch welcomes you to sit around and enjoy time spent with good company, or to simply enjoy the company of the birds, who will surely sing to you. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
This path leads up to the fire pit area, where guests can enjoy sitting around a crackling fire. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
During a visit in January or February, you may be lucky enough to enjoy some snow!  The Vintage Mountain Villa makes a magical Winter Wonderland. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
There are 3 different outdoor sitting areas.  Guests love to grill out on the old school BBQ. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Four people can sit at the bar for dining, or to make a fun to-do list, or to work, if you must. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
There is seating for 3 more people at this table by the window. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The Master bedroom has it's own large bathroom with a shower and garden tub.  It also has a separate toilet room on the other side of the room. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The Master bathroom has a garden tub and spacious shower. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Enjoy a warm bubble bath in this oversized garden tub! - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Guests may choose between a hot shower or warm bath in this lovely shabby chic master bathroom. The toilet room is separate. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
After a long day of hiking and enjoying nature excursions, a warm bubble bath in the garden tub will be so inviting! - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The toilet room is separate from the bathroom in the Master bedroom. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The 2nd bedroom has a queen sized bed and a Roku TV on the wall, which will allow you to watch Roku streaming, or you may enter your personal account information to watch Netflix, Starz, or other streaming services you subscribe to.  You don't have to miss your favorite show/movie! - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
This is the guest bathroom outside the 2nd bedroom.  It has a door making the bathtub/shower room separate from the toilet room, which is great for multiple people sharing a bathroom.  Due to the septic system, only toilet paper can be flushed down the toilets. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
This is the basement bedroom, which is all separate from the top floor of the house. Consider this a private suite to give guests some privacy from the main house.  There is a DVD/Blu-ray player down here.  The top drawers are filled with a variety of movie choices. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The downstairs bedroom has 2 twin beds. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The game room in the basement has endless things to do on a rainy day.  Have a game of pool, air hockey, darts, or checkers. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Who's for a game of Checkers? - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Try a healthy competition, while testing your skill at darts in the game room. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
This is some cute decor in the hallway leading to the 3rd bedroom in the basement.  You will find that there is an endless supply of cute decor to look at in the cabin. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Downstairs bathroom - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
This bathroom is down in the basement. It has a shower, toilet and sink to serve the 3rd bedroom and game room. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Guests are welcome to use the laundry facilities. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The front porch offers a lovely mountain view and is a favorite hang-out spot amongst guests. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Enjoy sitting outdoors around a crackling fire!  The fire pit area is up above the cabin, which gives it a lovely view of the mountains beyond the trees.  There is a path leading up to it from the cabin. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The whole back yard area is decorated with bistro lighting creating a romantic peaceful mood.  Add a roaring fire, and you've found paradise!  I've added 4 camping chairs guests can bring up to the fire pit area for seating with backs to make for a long evening of sitting by the fire more comfortable. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
There is an old-fashioned built-in stone BBQ grill in the back yard for guests to use as a courtesy. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The Vintage Mountain Villa has a lovely big front yard and is set up high making for a nice mountain view. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
This is the view from the front porch.  This house is the only house you can see from the property.  There are a few other houses in the neighborhood, but are off through the trees or down the road. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The Vintage Mountain Villa turns into a Winter Wonderland when it snows. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The city of Helen is only 20 minutes away!  This is a popular place to go tubing, shopping or eating in the unique German style downtown area. There are beautiful waterfalls and hikes to visit in this area to make it a fun day trip. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Do you like boating, fishing, kayaking and many other water activities?  Lake Burton, Seed Lake, and Lake Rabun are not far away. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
The famous Tallulah Falls Gorge is a 15 min drive, with great hiking for the whole family and several waterfalls to chase, all in one stop. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Visit the Dillard House for good southern cooking and for the best horseback riding around.  There are also great antique shops in the area. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Be sure to visit Goats On the Roof in Tiger during your visit! - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
There are several vineyards in the area to visit.  This one is in Tiger called Stonewall Creek Vinyards. - Vintage Mountain Villa  - Tiger
Vintage Mountain Villa Near Helen, GA
6 Guests · 3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms · Villa · 1500 Sqft
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When you walk through the front door of this cabin, you will feel like you are walking through the pages of COUNTRY LIVING Magazine, decorated with vintage collectibles and local folk art. The drive in boasts a scenic dead-end street surrounded by serene rolling hills. The house is nestled against the side of a mountain and backs up against a wooded area. This mountain getaway is central to multiple lakes, waterfalls and hiking trails. It's minutes from the touristy city of Clayton.Be sure to take some time to sit and enjoy a warm fire inside the cozy cabin or sit out by the fire pit and enjoy the sounds of nature on a cool night. The whole cabin has central air and heat with separate thermostats for each floor providing comfort for all.

Some Local Attractions:
- 15 minutes from historical Clayton
- 30 minutes to Helen
- 25 minutes to Tallulah Falls
- 1 hour to Franklin, NC
- 1 hour to Highlands, NC
- 1 hour to The Consolidated Gold Mine
- 20 minutes to Lake Rabun & Minnehaha Falls
- 30 minutes from Lake Burton
- 15 minutes to Lake Seed
- 30 minutes to Black Rock Mountain State Park
- 35 minutes from Mud Creek Falls
- 25 minutes from Hemlock Falls
- 40 minutes to Anna Ruby Falls

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TVs:
There are Roku smart TVs located in the living room, basement bedroom and the 2nd bedroom. Guests may use their own login to watch their favorite programs. There is a DVD/BlueRay player in the basement with a wide varieties of movies available.

What this place offers

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IconSecurity Cameras
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Nearby activities

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Suitability

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Child friendly
Children are welcome!
Baby friendly
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No events allowed
No parties or events allowed! Visitors must be approved by host.
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No smoking allowed
No smoking or illegal drugs of any kind allowed inside the cabin.
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Parking Included
There is a long driveway with 2 parking spots at the top.

Meet The Host

I have always loved to make people smile. Creating the perfect environment for families to make beautiful memories brings me such JOY!
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Scenic views

A year around mountain view can be seen from the front porch, and a seasonal mountain in the back.
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Location

Mountainfront
Woods

Getting around

There is no need for an AWD vehicle. The drive in is not difficult or steep. The driveway is on an incline, as the cabin sits up on a hill against a mountain. The nearest gas station is 7 miles from the cabin, so keep this in mind to ensure you have enough gas when you start into Tiger.
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Guests
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Policies and Rules

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Check In: 4PM - 9PM
I offer self-check-in, and will only be a text or phone call away until 9pm. You will receive a message with check-in instructions and your personal door code to enter the villa a day or two before your stay. Please make a note of your door code in case you don't have internet access upon arrival. I will leave my home in your hands. Please take care of it.
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Check Out: 10AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
The reserving guest must be 25 of older and will take on all responsibility for damage left.
Maximum occupancy: 6
All guests must be registered.
House Rules
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT:
-Check-in 4pm
-Check-out 10am

CHECKING-OUT INSTRUCTIONS:
- Guests are expected to to leave property in the same general condition it was when guests arrived. Please do not move furniture.
- Please wash dishes and put them away or in the drainer
- Before leaving the villa, guest(s) are asked to remove used bed linens and towels, and put them in the bathtubs/showers.
- Close and lock all windows and doors.
- Leave trash bagged by the back door, up to 3 bags.

REQUIREMENTS:
- List of names of all guests are required
- Must be at least 25 years old to
- Quiet hours fall between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM
- 6-person maximum on the property at any time

NO SMOKING:
- No Smoking of any kind is allowed and will result in a fee if any sign of smoking is left behind. Signs of smoking in the home will lead to a $300 extra cleaning fee.

PETS:
- $100 non-refundable per pet fee (dog only)
- Pets must be approved by host
- Dogs must not go on beds.
- Must walk dogs on a leash. Must not be left alone on property unless crated.
- Must cover furniture where pet rests (furniture covers provided).
- Must clean up after your pet.
- For additional cleaning due to pet mess, a $100+ fee will be charged.

WILDLIFE:
- Due to the secluded nature of the villa, critters may make their way indoors. Please keep food put away.
- Do not feed the wildlife, except the birds.

TRASH:
Because of wildlife in the area, trash must NOT be left outside. The cleaner will take up to 3 bags of trash at the end of the stay. If guests need to dispose of trash, there are several choices of places to dump it. Some do offer recycling, as well.

NEIGHBORS:
- Please do not disturb and be respectful of the neighbors. They prefer to be left alone. Remember, they live there.

SHORT TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT:
- Guests acknowledge the rental agreement when the first payment is made and are expected to share with all guests.

REFUNDS:
- Guests are advised to buy Traveler's insurance, as refunds will not be given due to the inability to make this trip. See cancellation policy.
- Refunds will not be given due to things mentioned in the listing that were not read by guest.

FIREPLACE:
Do NOT put anything in the gas fireplace. No roasting marshmallows or anything else. The outdoor fire pit is meant for these kinds of things. The screen must remain in front of the flames at all times. The timer must not be tampered with.

SEPTIC SYSTEM:
Mountain homes in are on septic tanks. ONLY toilet paper can be flushed. Guests may not flush items like feminine products, paper towels, wipes, tissues, or anything else down toilets. A charge of $300+ will be charged for clogging the toilets due to misuse.

BREAKING RULES:
Breaking of rules may lead to a charge of $75 per rule broken or immediate termination of stay without refund. Please be respectful of the house rules and take care of my home. No smoking! No parties or events! Please respect the neighbors!
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Payment Policy
Payment must be made within 24 hours of booking. If the booking is within 48 hours of arrival, payment must be made at time of booking.
Refundable Damage Deposit
The deposit will be collected prior to the stay and will be returned within a week after guest leaves the property, as long as there is no damage to claim. The deposit may be paid by zelle or venmo after booking at least 5 days before arrival. Guest will not receive access to the property without a paid deposit.
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Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. After that, 50% refund up to 14 days before check-in. No refund after that.
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Notes
WOODS:
The cabin is located in the a beautiful wooded area. Although regular pest control is done, bugs may enter the house at times. There will be no refunds due to bugs. You may also have visitors outside the cabin like deer, bears, squirrels, chipmunks, friendly neighborhood dogs, cats, etc. Welcome to the woods and enjoy nature at its best! You may be greeted by one of the neighborhood dogs during your stay if you're lucky.

PETS:
The property is pet friendly! Dogs are welcome by request only. There is a $100 pet fee per dog. Pets must be completely housebroken and well behaved. They should not be left alone in the cabin, unless crated. Crate not provided. Guests are expected to clean up after their dogs.

AIRPORTS:
The cabin is about 2 hours from the Asheville or Atlanta airports.

WATER:
The water comes from a spring-fed well. We think it tastes great, better than city water.

SECURITY:
- Surveillance cameras positioned outside for safety. Tampering with cameras will result in immediate termination of stay without refund. Each entrance and the driveway is monitored. Cameras are motion activated.

MOUNTAIN ROADS:
- The villa has a gravel driveway and short private gravel road to access. No 4x4 necessary.

CELLULAR SERVICE:
- Cell phone service is spotty in this area and is not guaranteed. There is no landline. Calls can be made using the Wi-Fi calling if applicable.

Wi-Fi:
- Connection is provided, but is not guaranteed, as the service can be interrupted in the mountains, although rare. The WiFi speed is generally 15 mbps download speed. No refunds issued due to interruption of WiFi or cell or service. Visiting the mountains is a great time to unplug.

POWER OUTAGES:
Although a rare occurrence, power outages can happen in the woods due to animals or down branches. The electric company is usually pretty good about getting the power back up fairly quickly, but please be patient if this happens during your stay.

FIREPLACE/GRILL/FIRE PIT:
- The fireplace has gas logs. Do not burn or roast anything in the fireplace. Grilling and roasting can be done outside on the grill or Fire Pit. Gas may be shut off from April - November.
- Firewood can be purchased in Tiger on most days. The location will be provided in your welcome message.
- An old school BBQ is available as a courtesy. Guests love this! Grilling tools are available in the kitchen. Guests, who choose to use the grill must clean it for the next guest.
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Vintage Mountain Villa - Tiger is a Villa located in Tiger, Georgia, United States. This Villa is available for short term lodging and accommodates 6 guests
Vintage Mountain Villa - Tiger has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and was listed on Houfy on May 2022

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