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North Georgia Mountain Activities for the Whole Family

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

If you’re staying in one of the many Georgia mountain rentals near Big Canoe (especially if you have children), you may be looking for a fun family outing. Here is a short list of some nearby activities that the whole family can enjoy:
Consolidated Gold Mines

Consolidated Gold Mines offers an underground tour of a gold mine. [...]

Georgia Mountain Rentals - Golf Information for Big Canoe Community

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

We are often asked about great golf courses to play while visiting the North Georgia mountains, and one of the best  is located in the community of Big Canoe.  For folks staying in one of the many Georgia mountain rentals in Big Canoe, 27 holes of an incredibly beautiful Joe Lee designed golf course are [...]

Lake Sconti Restaurant - Convenient to Many Big Canoe Rentals

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

 
Probably the most convenient restaurant for folks vacationing in  one of the many Big Canoe rentals is the Lake Sconti Restaurant.  It is located in heart of Big Canoe on the shores of Lake Disharoon..  The comfortable dining area is located in between the Big Canoe swim club and the Fitness Center.  Both indoor and outdoor [...]

Last Catch Seafood Restaurant - Fresh Fish in the North Georgia Mountains

Monday, April 14th, 2008

 
When it comes to a dining experience centered on seafood, my basic rule is that  if I am more than 50 miles from the coast, I don’t have high expectations for the freshness and quality of the food.  I base this on having some experience with commercial fishing and fish markets as well as eating [...]

More Fishing in Big Canoe…

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

 
Recently, I blogged about vacationers enjoying fishing while staying in one of the many available Big Canoe rentals.  As I mentioned in that article, there are three lakes in Big Canoe, 2 of which are available for fishing.  These two lakes are also stocked on a regular basis.  Along with some of the rules regarding [...]

Fishing in the Big Canoe Community

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

 
Guests staying in one of the many Big Canoe rentals available can enjoy fishing in two of the three lakes found in Big Canoe.  The lake that folks fish in more than any other is probably Lake Petit.  Lake Petit is readily accessible to bank fishermen, and there are also boat launching areas for those [...]

Amicalola Falls State Park - Snakes Alive!

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Vacationing renters staying inside of North Georgia’s Big Canoe or other nearby Gerogia mountain rentals often ask about local points of interest in the surrounding North Georgia mountains.  Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge is a short 15 minute drive from the gates of Big Canoe - plus it’s easy to find (just off of GA [...]

Big Canoe Rentals Enjoy Winter Weather

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Some of the folks that had come to visit the North Georgia community of Big Canoe were surprised to wake-up Wednesday morning to a light dusting of snow covering the early spring landscape.  While flurries had been forecast, Mother Nature gave us a little extra winter weather to enjoy.  I know our kids were out [...]

Spotlight on Big Canoe Rentals - Mountain Zen (with hot tub!)

Friday, January 18th, 2008

With the “threat” of more snow on the way for the mountain community of Big Canoe, you might wonder who would want to spend a few days in one of our Big Canoe rentals or North Georgia cabins.  Believe it or not, plenty of people!  The thought of spending a fews days safely tucked away [...]

Our Big Canoe Rentals FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)…

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

IBA Vacation Rentals reveives several rental inquiries daily regarding rentals in Big Canoe or in one of our North Georgia cabins.  IBA Vacation Rentals is a “mom and pop” type business which means that we are always the ones that answer these calls or emails.  Not surprisingly, we are often asked the same types of questions regarding [...]

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