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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Dahlonega, GA
  • Place, Wolf Mountain Vineyards
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Crisson Gold Mine
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Frogtown Cellars
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dahlonega

With a stay at this vacation home in Dahlonega, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dockery Lake Recreation Area and Wolf Mountain Vineyards. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Crisson Gold Mine.

What's nearby

  • Dockery Lake Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Wolf Mountain Vineyards - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Crisson Gold Mine - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Frogtown Cellars - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Consolidated Gold Mine - 16 min drive - 8.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Wolf Mountain Vineyards - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kaya Vineyard and Winery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern At Turner's Corner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪JR's Roadkill BBQ & Ribs - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

New Listing! The Porter Retreat - Hot Tub

The Porter Retreat | Luxury Hillside Escape in Dahlonega 🍷

Set on the historic grounds where the Porter Springs Hotel once welcomed travelers, The Porter Retreat offers a fresh take on a classic North Georgia getaway. Tucked into a quiet hillside on a private 35-acre estate, this newly built custom home blends modern comfort with the timeless charm of Dahlonega wine country.

Thoughtfully designed for couples or small groups, this space is all about slowing down—without sacrificing style or convenience. You’ll feel tucked away in the mountains, yet just minutes from some of the area’s best wineries, trails, and local spots.

Inside, vaulted ceilings and a stone fireplace create a warm, elevated living space filled with natural light. The chef’s kitchen—complete with a gas range—makes it easy to enjoy a quiet night in, while the open layout flows seamlessly outdoors to your private covered porch.

Step outside and settle into the rhythm of mountain living: morning coffee on the porch, afternoons exploring, and evenings by the fire.

Highlights you’ll love:
•Private 35-acre setting—this is the only home on the property
•Hot tub + custom fire pit for relaxed, cozy nights
•Covered porch with outdoor TV for year-round enjoyment
•Vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace & designer touches throughout
•Chef’s kitchen with gas range
•Easy indoor-outdoor living designed for gathering and unwinding
•Firewood available for purchase on-site
•Dogs welcome (pet fee applies; contact us for dogs over 20 lbs)

Sleeping Arrangements:
•Primary suite with king bed + ensuite bathroom
•Second bedroom with queen bed + nearby full bathroom
Perfect for a romantic getaway, a wine weekend, or a peaceful reset in the mountains.

Close to everything, but feels a world away:
•R-Ranch in the Mountains – 5 minutes
•Wolf Mountain Vineyards – 8 minutes
•Frogtown Cellars – 9 minutes
•Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery – 11 minutes
•Preacher`s Rock – 14 minutes
•Downtown Dahlonega – 15 minutes

Booking Notes:
•Same-day bookings must be confirmed before reserving
•Stays over 10 days may require additional fees
•Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM

Whether you’re soaking in the hot tub after a day of wine tasting or enjoying a quiet morning on the porch, The Porter Retreat is designed to give you that rare mix of privacy, comfort, and true North Georgia charm.
Important things to know:
• Dogs are allowed with our pet fee of $85 plus tax per pet. If you`ve added pets to your reservation, one pet fee will be included and we will manually charge for additional pets after booking. If your dog weighs more than 20lbs, please contact us before booking.
• There is a $27 damage protection waiver included in the base rate for this property. It covers guests for up to $500 in accidental damages if a guest reports damage that happens during their stay. Intentional damage, unreported damage, or anything exceeding $500 will be charged to the guest`s payment method.
• We have firewood available on-site to purchase for $10 per bundle (including tax). We can also arrange a delivery of 50 pieces for $60 (including tax) if you let us know 7 days before your stay. Please message us if you are interested.
• We offer travelers insurance if you`re worried you may have to cancel your trip for any reason. More info can be found at the end of the listing description.
• Our cabin has a Ninja coffee pot that can be used as a pot or with K-cups.
• We provide ground coffee, coffee pods, 1 roll of paper towels, bar soap, hand soap, toilet paper, and plenty of towels and linens.
• We provide propane for the grill.
• There is not a washer and dryer is available in the basement.
• Check-in is at 4 p.m. and checkout is at 10 a.m. Early check-ins are possible, but subject to availability and a $20 per hour fee, rounded to the nearest hour. Late checkouts are generally not available, but if we can make an exception, the fee is $20 per hour.
• The address will be sent to you at the time of your booking, and your check-in information will be sent to you two days before your stay.
• This listing uses a dynamic pricing algorithm; prices are updated daily.

Additionally, although we have a strict cancellation policy, we offer travelers insurance through Generali Global Assistance if you`re worried you may have to cancel your trip for any reason.
Guest Protect Travel Insurance (G-330CSA)
- Insurance Premium: 6.95% of total price
No music, loud noise, or sound-amplifying equipment outside between the hours of 10:00pm and 8:00am.

No pets without a pet fee, and the only pets that are acceptable are dogs. If it is found that guests brought a pet/pets without disclosing them, the guest will be subject to a $150 fee on top of the pet fees for the number of pets brought. Maximum dog weight limit is 25 lbs.

Guests causing excessive noise or disturbances, including, but not limited to, underage drinking, partying, drug use, and exceeding max occupancy, will be asked to check out immediately and full stay rent charge will be due including deposit amount with NO REFUNDS.

Guests who leave the place excessively dirty will be subject to additional cleaning fee. Examples of excessively dirty are stains on the floors and walls, pots and pans left unwashed in the sink, and trash left on the floor and outside.

Any guest that checks in early without written permission may result in a $50 per hour fee.

Any checkout after 10:00 am without written permission may result in a $50 fee.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No music, loud noise, or sound-amplifying equipment outside between the hours of 10:00pm and 8:00am.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number 5136

Property is also known as

487422

New Listing! The Porter Retreat - Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prepare yourself! You will not want to leave the Porter. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home was decorated beautifully and the stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling made for a dramatic entrance. They have everything you need for a relaxing enjoyable stay. The hot tub was large and clean, and we enjoyed catching up and roasting smores over the firepit. You'll love the Porter!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly met our needs! Comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen and a hot tub within our budget. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rita W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very amazing getaway
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin boggs B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was perfect! Perfectly stocked kitchen down to the amities. The weather was beautiful which made our mornings a breath of fresh air. It was the perfect location not too hard to get to at all. The bed was super comfortable. We definitely enjoyed every minute. Close to town but not too close. We give it two thumbs up and all the stars. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was awesome. Easy in and easy out. We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

heather h.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this beautiful property in Dahlonega! The two-bedroom home was perfect—thoughtfully designed with a chef’s kitchen, a relaxing hot tub, and a cozy fire pit that made our weekend extra special.The host, Matt, was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout our stay. I also have to give a huge shout-out to the housekeeper, Crystal—she truly deserves a bonus or a raise. I have stayed in many rentals, and none have ever been presented as clean and organized as this one. The level of cleanliness was exceptional.The coffee station was such a sweet and thoughtful surprise and really made my mornings! We enjoyed everything about our weekend here and cannot wait to return again soon. Highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing and top-notch getaway in Dahlonega!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jennifer G.

I have mixed feelings about this house. It is a super clean, modern, new home in a great location! But they overlooked a few things when building it. Here’s my pros and cons:Pros:-easy to find! Even at night…they have a sign off the road leading into the long driveway. Would be impossible to locate otherwise. -very private. You feel like you’re in the middle of the woods. You can see/hear the neighbor but I liked that because I felt less secluded :-). (City girl here!)-the house is SO cute! Like, really cute! Super modern, great fixtures, well appointed. -love the outside balcony w TV. Our family of 4 spent a lot of time out there -the coffee station is a nice bonus - cute and useful!-the fire pit is great although we never go around to using it. It’s really cozy and relaxing looking -the beds/bedding are great! We slept like babies!-check out requirements are super lenient compared to many other properties. They only ask that you load up the dishwasher and start it. Super easy and fair. I hate when I have to pay a high cleaning fee and then feel like I’m doing half the work. Not the case here. CONs:-while the living room, kitchen are roomy and very well appointed, the bedrooms are quite small. There are no closets and no where to lay out luggage without it being in the way. This seemed like an oversight to us. Who builds a house with no closets?-the house has no washer and dryer. This is listed but on the site but I didnt notice until we got the
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of nice features, comfy chairs and fire pit and hot tub and …….Little tricky to find due to mapping glitch, thank goodness the host mentioned that in his directions. Very secluded and nice-highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and well equipped. Hot tub was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect! House was beautiful, secluded and clean. Even added on an extra night, we loved it so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host was fantastic and approachable. Loved the options of a hot tub and fire pit. The Porter House included the special touches of a unique coffee bar, fireplace, large screen T.V. and a BBQ. I would recommend this VRBO in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved this vacation rental. We will definitely rebook for future visits. We had daily visits from deer about 7:30am. The location is close to wineries and waterfalls. Looking forward to our next booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay! The property was clean, well-equipped, and exactly as described. Great location and responsive host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place ! Very clean, very comfortable. Agent responded quickly to answer questions. 10/10 Would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was beautiful property! The girls had a great girls weekend! We easily traveled to dahlonega and Helen. Hot tub was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay with easy access

The property is very nice and in a great location. It is well equipped with all of the kitchen utensils and appliances. Great hot tub, fire pit, and grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay!

We stayed for one night in this peaceful home! We enjoyed the proximity to north Georgia’s top hiking trails and the convenience to local north Georgia gems (Cleveland, Dahlonega & Suches).The hosts left clear instruction & a very clean home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025