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Cedar House Inn and Yurts
Category: Hotels & Travel Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast [Edit]
6463 Highway 19 NDahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 867-9446
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4 reviews for Cedar House Inn and Yurts
4 reviews in English
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Review from Bryan B.
Atlanta, GA
11/16/2011
What's a yurt? That's a question I had a few months ago. But, now having stayed in one, I can tell you all about it! My girlfriend brought up the idea (she had stayed there once before) and at first I was a little leery, but being an avid outdoors-man, I couldn't pass this up. So, for those who don't know: a yurt is small, wood-frame structure that's traditionally portable. Basically, it's a larger, more permanent tent. The frame is covered with felt, canvas, etc... The yurts at Cedar House Inn & Yurts are fairly large (about 200 sq. feet) and have a bed, sitting area, heater, microwave, mini-fridge and composting toilet (which should be used for emergencies or middle of the night, really...you do have access to a private bathroom attached to the main house/inn, with running water/shower).
Ok, so on to the actual review: I made the reservation online at the Cedar House Inn & Yurts website on Sunday for a Monday night stay. I received a confirmation e-mail shortly (I'd say within 2 hours). When we arrived, Fred greeted us by name and introduced us to his wife, Mary Beth. We were given some chai tea and cookies while they explained the yurt rules/procedures to us, planned our breakfast for the next morning and got the financials out of the way. They were very welcoming hosts.
The yurt was roomy enough for two people and had plenty of space. The yurts are down a short path from the main house in a wooded area. Luckily, it was raining, so the sound coming from the roof was very serene and only added to the ambiance. We did have to walk to the bathhouse in the drizzle, but it was no problem and added to the charm.
We didn't see Fred or Mary Beth until the next morning (they aren't the prying, overbearing type; they did tell us to feel free to come into the inn until 10 PM if we wanted more chai/cookies). When we arrived at our breakfast time, they were very welcoming and were just finishing up the breakfast (they timed it right, so it didn't have time to get cold before our designated time). The breakfast was excellent: biscuit & gravy, sweet/regular potato home fries, eggs, and a fruit salad made of apples, pears, grapes and fresh mint)! Of course, coffee and juice were provided. The food was excellent - I didn't have any problems cleaning my plate! While we ate, Fred & Mary Beth sat with us and chatted. They're very easy to talk to and it felt more like sitting down to breakfast with family. They really make the effort to make you feel welcome and it's obvious every "customer" is important to them. I put customer in quotes because you don't really feel like a customer...but keep in mind that this is a business for them (granted, it's one they seem cut out for and certainly enjoy). That said, be sure to follow the rules. If you want to tour a yurt, you can do so...but there's a $10 fee. That $10 will be credited to your stay (either yurt or room) if you decide to stay. There's a firm check-out time of 'before 11 AM'! If you pass that, there is a $50 fee. So, even though you'll feel welcome and at home while there - keep it in mind that they do have policies!
Check out their site for more info. They are very 'green', which is refreshing compared to the usual hotels/B&Bs I've stayed in. It's good to see people caring about the environment and practicing what they preach.
Well, I've babbled on enough - check out the yurts!!! Their website cautions that yurts aren't for everyone, so if not for you, then check out the traditional rooms. I'd definitely return to Cedar House Inn & Yurts when I stay in the Dahlonega area. -
Review from Jenni F.
Garner, NC
3/20/2011
My husband and I love Cedar House Inn & Yurts for lots of reasons. First, they are definitely an "Eco Inn." By that, I mean that everything they do is geared towards reducing waste, reusing as much as possible and recycling almost everything.
But, aside from their eco-slant, first and foremost, Cedar House is a bed&breakfast. You'll find 2 cozy wood-paneled rooms and a large wood paneled suite in the main house. If you're feeling adventurous, stay in one of the two yurts on property. A yurt is a temporary structure like a round tent, but they have all the comforts of home.
Breakfasts are filling and healthy. Always vegetarian, but never lacking in flavor, you'll love everything from the organic eggs to veggie sausage to the baked blueberry French toast. Vegan meals are available on request.
Fred and Mary Beth, the innkeepers, are great people. They are warm and welcoming to everyone, have great senses of humor and are a wealth of information about cool stuff to do and places to eat in and around Dahlonega. -
Review from Bill R.
Cartersville, GA
9/1/2011
A beautiful and unique B&B that helped my wife and I get away from it all. Great breakfasts and beautiful rooms with excellent common areas, but all with an emphasis on low impact on the ecology. In particular, I found the information on permaculture very enlightening, and greatly appreciated Fred's tour of the grounds. Cedar House Inn is living proof of how a field can be transformed into a virtually self-support eco system in only a few years.
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Review from David M.
Duluth, GA
4/10/2011
If you are looking for something more out of your bed & breakfast experience, then you have to visit Fred and Mary Beth at Cedar House Inn & Yurts! They don't make you feel like just another guest, they make you feel like family! We really enjoyed their lively, intelligent conversation and wonderful, healthy home-cooked breakfasts. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to support a small family business or to anyone who wants to experience a unique eco-friendly B&B experience! We will definitely visit again.
Specialties
Eco friendly bed and breakfast inn in the North Georgia mountains and wine country. Full breakfast each morning. Vegetarian always available. Vegan with advance notice. Adults only, no pets.
History
Established in 2003
The inn was originally a passive solar private home that was converted to a bed and breakfast inn. Since purchasing the property we have planted over 250 trees and shrubs to provide shading and a positive environment for birds and other wildlife. We are now using permaculture methods on the property and hope to make the property into a permaculture demonstration site with workshops in the future.
Meet the Business Owner: Fred and Mary Beth T.
We moved to the Dahlonega area from Sarasota, Florida. Fred is a retired from the corporate world and college teaching. Mary Beth is a retired school teacher. We both care deeply about the environment and the Earth we all call home and use green operating methods daily.
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