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Hippopatumus Haven

Hippopatumus Haven

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Overview of Hippopatumus Haven

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Blue Ridge, GA
  • Popular LocationThe Lilly Pad Village2 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlue Ridge Scenic Railway12 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlue Ridge Lake Marina13 min drive
  • AirportChattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)106 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 8
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
    1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Bath

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property manager

Karen Pizel

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Unmatched Luxury Right Toccoa River Cabin Blue Ridge
Unmatched Luxury Right Toccoa River Cabin
Unmatched Luxury Right Toccoa River Blue Ridge
Unmatched Luxury Right Toccoa River
Unmatched Right Toccoa River
Unmatched Luxury Right on the Toccoa River Cabin
Unmatched Luxury Right on the Toccoa River Blue Ridge
Unmatched Luxury Right on the Toccoa River Cabin Blue Ridge

About the area

Blue Ridge

Located in Blue Ridge, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Rich Mountain Wilderness and Blue Ridge Lake Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chattahoochee National Forest and Coopers Creek Wildlife Management Area. Travelling with kids? Consider The Lilly Pad Village and Upper River Adventures. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • The Lilly Pad Village - 2 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 6 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 12 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Lake Marina - 13 min drive
  • Cherry Log Creek - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar and Grill - 12 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 11 min drive
  • Trailer Drive-In - 12 min drive
  • Checkers - 10 min drive
  • Circle J Family Steak House - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hippopatumus Haven pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin getaway and location
I cannot not say enough good things about this cabin. Myself and my family wanted to getaway for the weekend to fish, stay at a cabin on the water, and explore downtown blue ridge, and this was the perfect place for it. The river was only a few steps away, the cabin was gorgeous, and all the restaurants and shops in downtown blue ridge were only a 15min drive away. I was instantly at peace stepping into this cabin when I heard the water from the river and looked out from the balcony at all the woods and nature. The solid wood, stone countertops, and architecture inside the cabin were also beautiful. I loved the shuffle board table and board games as well. You can stare out the big windows in the cabin and see the water right there while you drink your coffee or play a game with your family. We loved how close the river was to fish. My kids especially loved all the hippopotamus decorations and are already asking when we are going back. The owners were also very prompt and contactable with anything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Located right on the side of a mountain
Beautiful cabin and the owner allowed us to bring our pets. You could open the doors and hear the river flowing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for some peace and quiet
Very serene setting. Well equipped. Comfortable. Only tip I would give is to bring a Roku or similar if you want to do any streaming on Netflix or Amazon etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house on the river
We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was right on the upper Toccoa river in a nice, quiet spot. The house was clean and smelled nice. It was a great size for a couple and their children. We plan to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandler M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation ever!
“Best vacation ever” - our 4 year old made sure to say this every 10 minutes! And it truly was amazing! We had so much fun playing in the river. The house is beautiful! Very spacious for our family of 5 and doggies. The owners didn’t even bat an eye at welcoming us with our three dogs. The patios were the hangout spot, the river view is so nice & relaxing. We were weary about the road between the house & the river but let me tell you- with three kids AND dogs- it was no biggie. There was hardly any traffic coming through and everyone was so friendly and respectful that did drive through. Also, you can eat bad on vacation here because you’ll burn it all off going up and down the steps!!! Lol! So happy we found this place, we truly had an amazing time. Went by way too fast! Thank you for allowing us to stay here! - The McCauley Family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Christine m.

Just ok
More than one light didnt work and needed bulbs. The hammock was moldy and too dirty to use, which was a huge disappointment. The middle blind on the main room didn't go up, obstructing the main view of the river. The patio umbrella is worn so thin there is a hole in it and the exterior of the doors are super dirty. The patio furniture by the front door and top floor and rusty and dirty, but the part outside the kitchen was nice to have dinner on. Most of the inside cabin was very clean and there were basic supplies like trash bags and a sponge to do dishes. The washing machine has a broken knob that takes some finagling to make work. The shuffleboard table was very nice and a fun way to spend some rainy down time. There were multiple scorpions on the patio and none of the windows had screens, so we couldnt open the windows to enjoy the spund of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Place Inside and Out
Right on the river. Great view. Comfortable for the family to spread out. Shuffleboard game was a HIT. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowy retreat
We had an enjoyable stay at this lovely home over the New Year's holiday week. Our first night it snowed and was a great experience for my adult Floridian children who had not experienced snow. The location was perfect access for our favorite Aska trails and ease to get to Blue Ridge for our favorite shops. The cabin was comfortable, and we enjoyed long hours of family board games. The driveway is best avoided just park below and as others have stated not optimal for those with physical challenges. It was well worth it hearing the river every day and we even enjoyed our own version of a polar plunge on New Years Day but just up to our ankles. Our dogs enjoyed the cabin and the hiking as well but were amusingly perplexed by the stairs, again Florida dogs, not used to stairs. Many laughs and great memories were made :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cozy paradise getaway
This cabin was built and designed so beautifully. The location is perfect. It is literally built right into the side of a mountain with a view facing white waters. The only thing I would change is the lock and key box. It is very difficult to open and close heads up. If you aren't very good at parking up a very very steep hill then you'll be walking up a very steep hill or stairs. But it is so worth it and gives you a little work out during vacation. There are many trails and waterfalls and beautiful scenery so close by a beautiful little town if you want to get out however it is a vacation within itself at this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful place
The cabin is very clean, well maintained and beautifully decorated. The owner is a very responsive and kind person. Our kids found it fun to find and count all the hippos in the house. We enjoyed our time together in this cozy house. The view of the river and the star-studded sky gave all of us much needed relaxation and mental rejuvenation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022