Entire cabin

Hippopatumus Haven

Savor intimate moments by a crackling fire or enjoy thrilling adventures along a serene riverfront setting.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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 center
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water tubing 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 installed (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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation 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 neighborhood

Map
Blue Ridge, GA

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 Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Mama's Coffee Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Southern Charm - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar and Grill - ‬12 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hippopatumus Haven located?

This family-friendly Blue Ridge cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and Ocoee River. The Lilly Pad Village and Blue Ridge Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hippopatumus Haven Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful water view location
Beautiful setting. Great location to just get away and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property with great access to river
We found the property to be very clean and pest free. The deck overlooking the river was wonderful, cooking dinner on the grill and enjoying the river sounds. The access to the river is great, even getting in and out of the water was a breeze. Location was great, area was quiet. We will definitely visit this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view!!!
This was an amazing place to stay with an amazing view of the river. The kids loved the sandy area on the river. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

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

Lindsey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Our kids (12 and 16) had so much fun playing in the river and on the private beach. The hot tub was wonderful, as was the dart board and shuffleboard table. It was a relaxing, laid back vacation with good communication from the hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Keith C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

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

Irina K.

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

8/10 Good

Joshua S., Athens, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay
Had a very comfortable and enjoyable visit. The house has a nice view of the river which is close enough to enjoy the sounds. It was well stocked and comfy. The hot tub was a nice touch. I removed one star for cleanliness because there are a lot of dead ladybugs in the window sills that were mentioned in previous reviews. Overall a solid 4 to 4 1/2 star visit. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Relaxing Cabin
This was a great cabin and we would definitely book it again! The house had everything we needed and Sean was a great host! We brought our two dogs and it was very pet friendly. Our dogs loved our daily hikes around the river and nearby trails. Location was great being only about 10-15 minutes from Blue Ridge and 25-30 minutes from Ellijay. It was very relaxing, especially soaking in the hot tub at the end of the day, looking up at the beautiful night sky and hearing the sounds of the river below. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Amamda M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hippo Haven Review
This place was advertised as being right on the river with chairs and bonfire, but there was none of that. There were also cigarettes, dirt, and hair balls. The hot tub wasn’t hot at all and didn’t work, so we couldn’t use this really, which is one of the main reasons we come here and to hike. The stairs Outback had rotted wood and we almost tripped. We did trip on the deck several times as there are holes in the deck. The sound of the river was really nice and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

joshua s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on the river
We had an amazing experience even got to see a black bear which was neat! The river was beautiful and right across the street from the cabin, the master bedroom was very comfy and we loved playing shuffle board as well hanging out in the cabin and then going to float the river! If I could recommend anything to the homeowners it would be neat to have some sort of lighting down by the river where the picnic table is and the fire pit! Other then that we had a great time and would definitely stay here again in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

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

sabina m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway from city life
Went with my two adult kids and brought our two dogs. Perfect getaway. Far enough from the hustle and bustle but close enough to amenities and nearby grocery stores. There is a lot to do: an apple orchard nearby, winery (apple orchard has wine tasting and I purchased way too many delicious wines) restaurants, zip line (this was tons of fun), tubing, etc. It rained on many days so we went to the movies, went to the Big Foot museum, so much to do . The best time of all was just hanging out at the house. The host is very responsive and welcoming. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

8/10 Good

Maureen A.

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

Chandler M.

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

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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

6/10 Okay

Kristen S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Overall location of property is perfect- home needs some TLC and a deep clean.
We enjoyed location of home; however, home needs some help. Deep clean, replace all linens, clean up outdoor fire pit, update kitchen supplies/ utensils etc, replace outdoor seating/hammock, replace lightbulbs. Refrigerator/freezer was malfunctioning and leaking water in fridge, which would then freeze or collect in produce bins. All these issues can fixed/replaced with a bit of TLC. We were very disappointed in cleanliness of home- cobwebs/dust/ spiders and overall lack of cleaning throughout home. We have relayed concerns to owner who acknowledged and confirmed commitment to make changes to provide better experience for next guests. Owner was responsive and professional. Location is ideal for family; short drives to trails and waterfalls, plus Taccoa river at your front door. Kids(10/13) floated from small rapids/drop-in about half mile up on Aska. Every afternoon- after day of being out, kids came back to house and were in the river! Steps were steep- but overall did not bother us. We appreciate the responses from owner and hope he sticks with commitment to make changes!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!
I can not say enough how beautiful this home and location was. It was so much more beautiful than the pictures. The home had everything you need for a long stay from the kitchen to towels and more. My kids had a blast fishing, playing the many board games by the fire place, s’mores and scary stories by the fire pit. We were all so sad to leave. Only thing to be aware of is the very steep driveway but that seems to be the norm in that area.. mountains and all lol we can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
The view every morning to the river was awesome and you could hear it if you open the windows it was so close. Just a short walk down to the river for some s’mores and good times! The rooms were spacious and it is about a 15 minute drive to downtown!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great place and very relaxing stay. We all enjoyed it tremendously. Awesome hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get Away
Nice, quiet location on the river
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in even more beautiful setting!
Absolutely beautiful home in an even more beautiful setting! You will not be disappointed! If you are on the fence about it, do not be!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024