42 Reviews of Property 911168 in Blairsville, Georgia

Even though the" raindrops were falling on ou heads", the thoughtful and gracious owners had well-prepared for our stay. They had myriads of items we had not expected. The setting was even better than we expected. This very kind couple really strives to help you have everything you need and some that you might just want. Much better than the impersonal chain establishments.
Linda Bennett

Choestoe Sanctuary was absolutely WONDERFUL! My husband and I needed a quiet getaway with the option of getting out and seeing sights, or doing nothing at all. The cabin and location provided just that. The view from the living room is fantastic! We loved and utilized the fireplace inside, fire pit outside, hammock, and Amish glider on the master porch. Everything we needed and more was available in the cabin. We liked the familiarity of having the same Keurig coffee maker we use at home. Carl and Esther take good care of their guests! They are a pleasant couple to talk with, and Carl checked in to make sure every thing was satisfactory for us. Blairsville is a short 10-15 minutes away with plenty of places to eat. It also has a great Ingles to get groceries for when you don't feel like going out. We visited Vogel State Park, Helton Creek Falls, and hiked Blood Mountain. The area has the most gorgeous views I have ever seen, really majestic! We are already planning another trip and look forward to our stay at this awesome cabin. Thanks so much for sharing it with us Carl & Esther!


Nicole & Jason

This cabin was the most comfortable cabin I ever stayed in with a beautiful view I really enjoyed my stay and will be going back soon

We are here and in love!!! You may need to have us evicted lol... This will definitely be the first of MANY visits!

This is our second trip to the Georgia mountains for my family and I. I have to says it was a wonderful experience again. It's hard to believe that such beauty isn't that far away from us. The cabin was beautiful located deep in the mountain. The cabin looked just like the pictures, and is fully equipped. We are coming back very soon.
We enjoyed our stay very much and will recommend this cabin to everyone we know. We suggest you try this cabin. Your family will be so happy you did.

Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway.

Thanks Carl and Esther

Fabian, Alba and Pablo......

My stay at Choestoe Sanctuary was remarkable. My goal was to find a mountain cabin that was comfortable with a nice view of the mountains. I was not interested in a huge cabin with hot tub, game room, etc. I simply needed a place to work some during the day – with a strong wifi connection – and enjoy the surroundings the rest of the day. What I found at Choestoe far exceeded what I had hoped for!

I love the location where I could easily drive to hiking trails (particularly Blood Mountain), enjoy the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway, and conveniently get to a grocery store in downtown Blairsville. I found the accommodations to be perfect, and the warm, family feel of the cabin was so inviting. The view out the sliding doors was phenomenal. I loved seeing “the little brown church in the vale,” only this one was white. (Smile!) And Alexander’s is everything they said it would be!

All of the claims about Choestoe are most accurate – clean, great customer service if the caretaker is needed, and plenty of good food around the area! Carl and Esther have definitely made this place a retreat that surpasses the grandest expectations for home, comfort, and beauty.

If it were possible for me to give feedback so that the cabin and stay could be improved, I would certainly do so. But, I honestly can think of nothing at all I would change! It was a small piece of heaven for me, and I am most grateful I found it!!

Blessings!

This is a nice cabin situated in a lovely valley. If you want to enjoy the mountains without all of the touristy trappings of other places, then this is the place to go. There are several waterfaills nearby if that is your thing. (I recommend DeSoto and Dukes Creek falls.) You also have two state parks nearby: Voegel and Unicoi. This cabin is outside of Blairsville, but it's not that far to drive to other nearby towns to enjoy shopping and food. (Try Jim's Smokin' Que, which is not far from the cabin. I tried pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, and the amount of meat they use is unbelievable.) If you don't want to venture out much, that's OK, too. The cabin is cozy and peaceful. There's a nice porch to relax on with a nice view, and if you have to watch the tube, you have Dish Network and a Roku to keep you entertained. What I really enjoyed is that the owner, Carl, is very courteous and has the well-being of his guests in the forefront of his mind. He wants you to enjoy your stay. So if you want to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of life, give Choestoe Sanctuary a try.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Choestoe Sanctuary. We arrived in the middle of a snow storm and found our GPS giving us conflicting information on how to proceed. We called Carl and he immediately got us moving in the right direction. He also turned on the heat remotely so the cabin would not be cold when we arrived.

The cabin was very clean, very comfortable and had all the supplies we needed for our stay. There were spices and other pantry basics available, which is above and beyond other places we have stayed. Firewood was stacked in the fireplace and ready to light when we walked through the door. We were provided with plenty of firewood and really enjoyed having a fire every evening. There is a very welcoming and homey feel to this cabin that we really enjoyed.

Access to local hiking and recreation areas was what attracted us to this listing; the trails at Vogel State Park are only minutes away, as is access to the Appalachian Trail. We could tell from the pictures that there would be a good view from this property, but the pictures really don’t do the view justice. Looking out over the valley to Brasstown Bald, the highest peak in Georgia, is breathtaking. With the valley and the peaks covered in snow, the view was even more spectacular. Our only disappointment on this trip was our inability to get to Brasstown Bald and look out over the valley from the summit; the road to the top was closed due to a washout and did not reopen during our visit.

We took the advice of prior visitors and went to Alexander’s to do some shopping on a rainy afternoon. What a unique and unexpected store—we only wish we had room to take home some of the unique items we saw! We also visited Jim’s Smokin’ Que and had the best pulled pork and sweet potato fries—they put our local BBQ to shame (and we thought they were good before Jim’s!).

We can’t wait to return to Choestoe Sanctuary! Thank you Carl and Esther!