Welcome to the Mountains

Experience the Appalachian Sky inside Big Canoe at the base of the Appalachian Mountains.
This gated resort community just an hour north of Atlanta features 8,000 private acres, lakes, waterfalls, and so many amenities inside its gates, you almost never have to leave.

Where 180 degree views of the Chatahoochee National Forest and Amicalola Falls, the tallest cascading waterfall in the Southeast, greet you each morning. Furnished for comfort and enjoyment, our cottage is fully equipped and ready for your weekend, or weeklong getaway.

Take a photo tour of Appalachian Sky Cottage.

Welcome to the mountains where Appalachian Sky, a Big Canoe vacation rental home gives you 180° views and amazing amenities

A Big Canoe Vacation Rental

Get your game on in Big Canoe where you can fish, kayak or boat on Lake Petit, hike our 22 miles of woodland trails, hit the links or the court for a round of golf or tennis, or get your workout in, go for a swim, or take a yoga class inside the indoor wellness center featuring a 75-ft indoor heated saline lap pool. Visitor rates may apply to some amenities, while many are free for our renters.

Learn more about life inside the gates.

Discover North Georgia

Step outside the gates of Big Canoe and discover award winning wineries, craft breweries, fabulous hiking (including the Appalachian Trail), kayaking, shopping, dining, and amazing attractions like Gibbs Gardens, in the nearby towns of Jasper, Dawsonville, Ball Ground, Ellijay and Blue Ridge. Whether you're visiting with us for work or play, browse our website to discover all that North Georgia has to offer.

Welcome to the mountains where Appalachian Sky, a Big Canoe vacation rental home gives you 180° views and amazing amenities

SHOPPING & DINING

  • Local Fare
  • Wineries/Breweries
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Antiquing
Welcome to the mountains where Appalachian Sky, a Big Canoe vacation rental home gives you 180° views and amazing amenities

GO EXPLORING

  • Hiking/Biking/Ziplining
  • Gardens & Waterfalls
  • Kayaking/Boating/Fishing
  • Golf/Tennis/Indoor Sports
Welcome to the mountains where Appalachian Sky, a Big Canoe vacation rental home gives you 180° views and amazing amenities

NEARBY CITIES

  • Jasper, Ellijay, Blue Ridge
  • Dawsonville. Dahlonega
  • Helen, Blairsville
  • Canton, Woodstock