Welcome to Crystal Lake Lodge!
We’re The Gustafsons and we own this cozy little Cabin on the Lake. First off we’d like to say thank so much for choosing our place to stay and we really hope you enjoy it as much as us! We try to keep everything in good order, but should you need to contact us during your stay, the best way to reach us is directly through the app you booked with!
We made this quick manual to help call out some common questions on the house and the surrounding areas so that you can have the best stay possible.
Warmest regards,
Your Hosts
The Gustafsons
Keys: The Code to the Complimentary Firewood Box is 950. Please keep fires small and let us know if it is running low.
Check in: 4:00 pm
Check Out: 10:00 am
● Please do not place any loose trash in the outside trash cans. All Trash must be bagged.
● Please put any dirty dishes in the dishwasher & Run it when you leave
● Please leave the sheets on the bed upon check out, no need to strip them we will get it.
● Please put any dirty towels in the washer and start it if you don’t mind. If any towels were stained during your stay please leave them in the tub or shower.
● Please turn out the lights when you leave
● Please lock the main entry door by pressing the lock icon in the lower Right corner of the Smart lock to lock the door behind you.
Parking: There is space for 2 cars right near the entry steps. Please keep the road clear as there are more cabins down the road.
House Rules:
● WE ARE A SMOKE FREE PROPERTY. Smoking inside will result in an additional $250 Cleaning Charge plus any additional damage expense as a result.
● We do allow pets, but only if you acquired approval in advance.
● No Parties.
● Many owners and guests on the lake come to enjoy the quiet and the wildlife. Please respect our neighbors by keeping outdoor noise to a minimum.
Essentials:
● The HVAC controls are located behind the ladder to the loft. Pressing + raises the temp and – lowers it.
● TVs are equipped with ROKU streaming sticks that allow access to many streaming services. There is a ton of Free content, I always start by clicking on “Featured Free” and browsing from there or you are welcome to sign into any service that you subscribe to, please remember to sign out before leaving.
● Click Here for a guide on how to access 1000’s of Free Tv Shows & Movies on Roku
Kitchen:
● We supply a limited number of Dishwasher tabs for each stay.
● Please feel free to use any of our stocked items in the cupboard or fridge.
● There are trash bags under the sink, please bag all trash and place in the cans outside and put the lids on. Please do not place any loose trash in the outside cans. All trash needs to be bagged.
Laundry:
● We supply 3 Laundry Pods for each stay – It’s a vacation who wants to do laundry anyway?
Wifi PASSWORD: Top10Vacation.com
EMERGENCY AND SAFETY INFO
In Case of Emergency Call
MEDICAL | FIRE | POLICE
911
FIRE EXTINGUISHER: Located in the kitchen under the sink
FIRST AID KIT: Located in the kitchen under the sink
Some of our Local Favorites
Breakfast and Brunch Restaurants
Name: Trailer Drive In – Blue Ridge GA
Why we Love it: If you’re looking for some great biscuits you can’t go wrong with the Trailer Drive In in Blue Ridge! I love the Sausage biscuit sandwich with some Sweet Tea.
Name: El Burrito to Go – Ellijay GA
Why we Love it: If you are in a rush, but want a tasty breakfast burrito this is the place to go. If you go between 7 and 8am be prepared to wait a few minutes as every construction worker in the county goes here for breakfast, so you know it’s good! The Steak and Egg breakfast burrito is my favorite.
Lunch and Dinner Restaurants
Name: El Rey in Ellijay near the Walmart
Why we Love it: This place has some great Mexican food. I personally love the Fajita burrito!
Family Entertainment/Attractions
Name: Blue Ridge Adventure Park
Why we Love it: If you’re looking for something fun check out the adventure park, they have ropes courses and so much more!
Popular Nearby Activities
~ Expedition BigFoot! - 10 min
~ Toccoa Valley Campgrounds (offers tubing, rafting and kayaking) - 30 min
~ Shallowford Bridge Tubing - 30 min
~ Amicalola Falls State Park - 30 min (Drive & Short Hike)
Food:
~ Pink Pig BBQ - 9 min
~ Toccoa Riverside Restaurant - 30 min ( Highly Recommend Giving it a Try)
~ Walmart in Ellijay - 15 min
Fun:
~ Lilly Pad Village - 27 min (Gem Mining, Mini Golf, Fishing)
~ Blue Ridge Lake Recreation Area - 24 min
~ Blue Ridge Adventure Park - 15 min
Hiking & Mountain Biking:
~ Long Branch Loop Trailhead - 26 min this is a 2.3 mile loop
~ Green Mountain | Aska Trail - 24 min this is a 2.8 mile trail loop
~ Flat Creek Loop - 24 min, this is a 6-mile loop
Wineries & Breweries:
~ Serenberry Vineyards - 33 min
~ Grumpy Old Men Brewing - 15 min
~ Fannin Brewing Company - 15 min
~ Fainting Goat Vineyards - 36 min
Apple Orchards
-Mercier Orchards - 15 min
-BJ Reece Orchards - 19 min
-Hillcrest Orchards - 21 min
With options on the Gulf Coast of Florida and the North Georgia Mountains we would love to host you! Just click on a picture to see more details or see all of our properties Here.
