Southwind - Beautiful Country Estate with Private Pond and Pool
4.7
Outstanding(46 Reviews)House in White County, GA
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
This spacious country home sits pretty on a hill overlooking the private pond and is only 10 miles from downtown Helen. The main level has several incredible gathering areas including a large kitchen, dining room, and a cozy living room with a wood-burning stove. The entire house has been tastefully decorated with lots of amenities and thoughtful touches.
The coffee maker at Southwind is a standard drip-style that takes basket filters. Bring you ground coffee! Besides the standard kitchen appliances, there is a closet filled with small appliances! There are two crock pots, a panini pan, an ice cream maker, a two-burner electric hot plate, a food processor, an electric skillet, a blender and a quesadilla maker. This closet is located in the hall on the way to the garage where you will find an additional refrigerator, if needed. In this hall are the beautiful front-loading washer and dryer, too.
For entertainment, there is satellite television and WiFi. If you must work while on vacation, there are several desks waiting for you to set up office. Take a break on the front porch, the perfect place to relax and unwind, watch the birds and wait for the three docile cows to come to the fence for a visit. Don't forget the fishing poles! The pond is for your fishing pleasure! There is also an outdoor fire pit and gazebo for evenings outdoors. In the summer, enjoy the pool and the outdoor seating areas. For meals cooked outside, the gas grill is equipped with both burners and griddle.
No small beds at Southwind! There are kings and queen only. Every bedroom is equipped with a television and plenty of room to sneak away for a little quiet time. On the first floor are two bedrooms, the master king and a guest king. The master king bedroom has a private bath, including a jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower. The guest king bedroom has a bath with shower/tub combo just in the hall. Upstairs is a king bedroom with private bath and then one king and one queen with a Jack-and-Jill bath.
Please be mindful of the full-time apartment tenant's parking spot just past the garage and leave room for him to come and go. There is parking for 5 or 6 vehicles at Southwind.
Pets are not allowed.
Southwind is a Luxury Property. Guests must be 25 or older to reserve.
The coffee maker at Southwind is a standard drip-style that takes basket filters. Bring you ground coffee! Besides the standard kitchen appliances, there is a closet filled with small appliances! There are two crock pots, a panini pan, an ice cream maker, a two-burner electric hot plate, a food processor, an electric skillet, a blender and a quesadilla maker. This closet is located in the hall on the way to the garage where you will find an additional refrigerator, if needed. In this hall are the beautiful front-loading washer and dryer, too.
For entertainment, there is satellite television and WiFi. If you must work while on vacation, there are several desks waiting for you to set up office. Take a break on the front porch, the perfect place to relax and unwind, watch the birds and wait for the three docile cows to come to the fence for a visit. Don't forget the fishing poles! The pond is for your fishing pleasure! There is also an outdoor fire pit and gazebo for evenings outdoors. In the summer, enjoy the pool and the outdoor seating areas. For meals cooked outside, the gas grill is equipped with both burners and griddle.
No small beds at Southwind! There are kings and queen only. Every bedroom is equipped with a television and plenty of room to sneak away for a little quiet time. On the first floor are two bedrooms, the master king and a guest king. The master king bedroom has a private bath, including a jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower. The guest king bedroom has a bath with shower/tub combo just in the hall. Upstairs is a king bedroom with private bath and then one king and one queen with a Jack-and-Jill bath.
Please be mindful of the full-time apartment tenant's parking spot just past the garage and leave room for him to come and go. There is parking for 5 or 6 vehicles at Southwind.
Pets are not allowed.
Southwind is a Luxury Property. Guests must be 25 or older to reserve.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of White County, GA
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(46 Reviews)4.7
Southwind is a beautiful property, obviously much loved. So comfortable and the furnishings were amazing. Great antique but sturdy and comfortable as well as beautiful. Had a very cozy feel although it was a spacious home. The pool made it fantastic! everything was very clean and worked very well. The pool sparkled and there were extra floats already there. Extremely infteresting books avail (if I could afford it, would book a few days just to read through the library). Every kitchen appliance known was stocked and great quantities of silverware, plates, etc. Beautiful landscaping, plenty of running room and the pond in the front yard. Close to town but you feel like you are away from all of that. Highly reccomend this property for your family getaway. Bone up on ROKU tv and take your passwords with you.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I would recommend this beautiful rental to Anyone wanting a nice quiet getaway. The home was clean and well equipped with everything we needed and there was plenty of room for everyone.The pool was a big hit for our children. The pond was very well stocked and maintained. Located not far from the home were many attractions to see and fun activities for the whole family. Babyland and Hensel&Gretel being two of our favorites. We had a great trip and would love to go back again at a later date.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Something for al,fishing and swimming pool
4.7
We enjoyed this property, quiet setting. Pool was great, wildlife was nice to see
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time. Big and spacious for families to get together and close enough to Helen.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We appreciated the prompt response from the management reference the few issues we had.When the toilet next to the stairs overflowed on Christmas Eve (our first night stay) they sent someone on Christmas Day to check it out. Also they sent a plumber the day after when the bathroom toilets and bathtubs in the first floor were not draining properly. Probably due to the heavy rain and full septic system the master bathroom toilet had a moldy smell and it was loose.The house was mostly an enjoyable place to stay, however it is very outdated, the mattresses were clean but way too soft and there were many pieces of old furniture that made the house look like the owners left or passed on and it is being rented almost as is. I would also suggest that you bring kitchen cleaning items such as dish rags, towels, sponges and disinfection solution to properly clean the counters and stove. They did provide one tiny sponge, a tiny bottle of dish soap and dish pods for the dishwasher, however if you plan on using the kitchen as we did for most every meal you will need more cleaning supplies. Most of the days we stayed there it rained heavily and we were not able to get outside, however the outdoors area with the small lake and swimming pool looked beautiful and inviting. Again we appreciated the great and timely communication before, during and after our stay. Thank you.
4.7
Our family had a get together … Our mom , her 4 kids & their spouses … it’s been a few years, some traveled from Virginia, some from Florida & some Alabama… can’t wait for our next adventure!!! The house was perfect & so was the property ❤️😄🙏
4.7
We all felt property was fair but could really be a gem. The outside needed a good power washing and pool needs work as liner was coming out of sides (needs liner lock). Shower curtain liners could be thicker and fit better. Chairs or benches around fire pit would be nice. There were no instructions for wood stove operation.
The bedrooms were nice, as was dining space, living room and bathrooms. The pool deck had adequate tables and chairs for sitting outside. The house was very dated and could use updating but all in all we enjoyed our stay.
We did have plumbing issue but repairs were handled promptly and I am sure owners will rectify the major repairs recommended as waiting for repairs cost us a half day of sightseeing in the area. We would not stay here again but think with some TLC this place could be a gold mine.
4.7
Nice property. Only downfall was master toilet didn't flush. Other than that nice property.
4.7
Plenty of room for everyone to spread out or come together for meals, etc. The pool was great for entertaining the 12yo. Kitchen is well equipped but could use better lighting. Also don’t forget to bring containers to put leftovers in, plastic wrap etc. The pool doesn’t have much of a shallow end so if you have any small children plan accordingly. We hope to go again sometime.
4.7
Beautiful property! Only complaint was the musty smell when we first got there- lots of carpet, even in the bathrooms.
Management agency very easy to work with.
4.7
Plenty of room for everyone to spread out or come together for meals, etc. The pool was great for entertaining the 12yo. Kitchen is well equipped but could use better lighting. Also don’t forget to bring containers to put leftovers in, plastic wrap etc. The pool doesn’t have much of a shallow end so if you have any small children plan accordingly. We hope to go again sometime.
4.7
The house was big enough to accommodate 5 couples. The shower curtain for the 1st floor master walk in shower is not wide enough. It doesn't cover the entire opening. Asked the management company where the light switch was for the outdoor lights around the pool. She didn't know but said she would find out from the owner and get back to me which never happened.
4.7
The property was beautiful, the views amazing, the beds were so comfortable. But the home does need some updates. The carpet in the bathroom freaked me out. And the tub was not working. The kitchen table was not safe. But the pool, space and area made up for it!
4.7
Beautiful property ! The fishing pond was a hit ! The pool was so clean !! Several mornings and evening the deer would be on property. Just 2 recommendations-- the stovetop was terrible--but I saw a new range in the garage ! There is a person who stays in the apartment above the garage -/ only saw the car move once. Recommend- he or she introduces themselves--kinda creepy if they are watching us. Overall-- excellent house, property and pool. Thank you
4.7
The house was comfy...pool was awesome... property peaceful. This was a great trip for our family. The property was well maintained and peaceful. The pool & the house were clean. Never saw the neighbors. Saw some deer in the backyard though. Close to Helen and the quaint little mountain town of Cleveland which is a 10 minute drive and has everything you could need. I would definitely recommend this rental property.
4.7
Very clean, a little outdated, but just right for our group. We loved having a pool and pond on the property. Very quiet and peaceful.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Staying at southwind was so wonderful! We have a large family so the space in this beautiful house was able to accommodate everyone & make them feel comfortable. The house was very clean and tidy. Definitely coming back!
4.7
My entire family enjoyed thanksgiving and the Helen tree lighting on this family getaway!!! The house was large and spacious and very clean. The pond was an extra bonus, as my 10 year old grandson and son in law were able to fish!!! Would definitely stay there again
4.7
Awesome spot for a family vacation! Never had to leave the house if we didn’t want to🥰
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Second year in a row staying at this house. Nice house, pool and fishing pond. The whole family-Mother, siblings, grand and great grands-all had fun! Making sweet memories!
4.7
Exactly as described! Plenty of space, casually comfortable, and having a private pool was the icing on the cake. Fishing, swimming and exploring the 4 surrounding charming towns was just what we needed. Everyone had a great time, from my 82 yr old mother down to the 3yr old niece. A perfect place to spend a week chilling and relaxing.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family,(we range in age from 69 to 20), enjoyed our vacation at Southwind. Fishing in the pond, cooling off in the pool, trips to Cleveland and Helen were a few of the things that kept us busy. This is an older house decorated with antiques. We all kinda felt like we were spending a week at Grandpa and Grandma’s house being spoiled! It brought back so many great memories to all three generations and we made many more too!
4.7
We had a wonderful stay at this property. The property is spacious and has a beautiful pond that is very tranquil. The house is large and has plenty of separate spaces for different groups. The pool is huge and very clean and has a nice outside spot to hangout outside. We had a great time and would recommend the property to others!
4.7
We absolutely loved this house. We will definitely be staying here again.
4.7
Good
4.7
It was a great experience
4.7
The property was in good condition and clean. It had plenty of blankets, towels and kitchen appliances to make our stay comfortable. The kids greatly enjoyed the yard and firepit.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a family group stay at the rental (Southwind) and it was perfect for our group! We had plenty of space to gather and visit. Really enjoyed the patio out back, the front porch, and the opportunity to spread out into smaller groups to visit. We were there for a wedding at one of the local vineyards, and the location was perfect.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were given this property for our stay when road repairs interrupted our original planned cabin in the woods rental , Houston Place.We were not charged the full price for this property in trade off. This property is a large two story home used for wedding or reunion venues. My wife and I only used the bottom MBR suite Den and Kitchen, garage too.A clear shower door would be better & light in the shower. Undercounter lights needed in kitchen. Guest BR ceiling fan was loose, but we didn't use that room anyway.The grounds were complete with mooing cows and deer every day. Actual owners live down the road and mail and packages arrived daily. Also, disconcerting is the live in person above the garage. Handrail needed accessing the porch steps.
4.7
This property was gorgeous inside and out. We were greeted by cows in a pasture on our way up the driveway. The front yard overlooks a beautiful pond with a bridge and sitting areas. The other side of the hill was even set up for a wedding. It felt like driving into the scene of a hallmark movie. Inside is a comfortable retreat that feels like home. Every bedroom has its own bath. It was exactly the amount of leisure and rest that we needed. A reasonable distance from local restaurants and attractions. Big enough for our whole family to be together, but quiet enough that we all slept comfortably. The hosts were perfect. They called before arrival, answered when I contacted with only one simple question, checked in the next day to make sure we were comfortable, and were excited to hear we enjoyed our stay. If I could pick up this whole property and move it to New York I would. If we’re ever back in Georgia I’d like to stay here again.
4.7
Pros: The house is on a beautiful piece of property. We enjoyed the fire pit and outdoor seating. Feels like your own piece of the mountains. It was clean and the checkin and check out process were easy. Most of the beds were comfortable. Had all the dishes needed to cook and serve meals.
Cons: the house it very dated and could use updating or a new coat of paint inside at the very least. Basically, it felt like staying at my grandparents house and (even tho it was clean) had that mustiness that old houses have. Most VRBOs I've stayed at had basic stuff like cooking spray, aluminum foil, basic spices. This one didn't. We left salt and pepper for the next guest though! The WiFi cut out the second night but it was late enough (9pm) in the night that I didn't want to bother anyone to fix it. WiFi is necessary due to poor phone service (obviously not their fault).
Overall, I'd suggest this place to people looking to get away and enjoy some time outside. Big families would like it. Plenty of space with big rooms. I wouldn't suggest it to someone that wants something modern.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everyone I interacted with were great, kind and helpful. This is a great place to stay with all it's extra amenities (pool, lake, deer in the back yard...). We were there on business but would love to do a girls weekend here sometime. Thank you.
4.7
The house was large enough for our group and we enjoyed the pool. Scenery is beautiful
4.7
Great location. Property is beautiful. There is a renter above garage on property.
4.7
House was clean. It is an old house and pretty big. Somethings can be fixed around the place to make it not look like it falling apart. Was very disappointed to see the only grill was a small charcoal one u would take camping. Ants where all in the kitchen. That definitely needs some attention. It's was a nice weekend none the less property is beautiful.
4.7
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was very happy with the location.I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:This was a mini reunion as our full family reunion was again delayed due t the Wuhan Virus.The house is older but has 5 nice sized bedrooms, suiting our needs. The beds are all large, but a little soft for our backs. the kitchen is adequate, the stove , two burners and griddle work ok. Fridge isn't large but there's a backup in the garage. Pool and deck are very nice large open space, plenty of comfortable seating and umbrellas to get out of the sun. The living room was not large but had seating for 8. the dining room satbour group comfortably. The biggest disappointment was the grill, or lack of a real one. They have an outdoor cook top, but the grill is a 16" weber knock off. We grill about every night when we do these type trips. It was so bad even a fan could not burn the coals...had to finish our steaks and chicken under the broiler. Very disappointing. A great pool area needs a great grill. The front porch and fan were great for evening adult beverages and kids play in the yard. I would recommend this property with qualifications.
4.7
House is very homey like going to stay at grandma's cabin
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
House is a must for large groups with the right amount of bathrooms. Everyone was able to spread out. Furnishings need updating, also could have a bigger variety of pots & pans, especially a cookie sheet! 😂Pool was fantastic!! Overall, would stay again and recommend to others.
4.7
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was very clean.I was very happy with the location.I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:House is a must for large groups with the right amount of bathrooms. Everyone was able to spread out. Furnishings need updating, also could have a bigger variety of pots & pans, especially a cookie sheet! 😂Pool was fantastic!! Overall, would stay again and recommend to others.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in White County?
The average price for a rental in White County is £190 per night. This rental is £187 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Southwind - Beautiful Country Estate with Private Pond and Pool. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Southwind - Beautiful Country Estate with Private Pond and Pool. Enjoy the water!
Is Southwind - Beautiful Country Estate with Private Pond and Pool pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Southwind - Beautiful Country Estate with Private Pond and Pool?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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