| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 14 positive, 0 negative]
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| 09/28/09 |
Positive
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| There are not enough peaceful, fabulous, spectacular or extraordinary words in the English language to describe my experience at the Country Villa. To say it was serene and perfect would NOT do it justice. The online photos, while beautiful do NOT adequately describe the beauty and detail of the home. The bedding was WHEW! I've NEVER slept so good. The mattress and the linen were magnificent in their own way. 2 Washers/Dryers, 2 Full Kitchens, The kids' room have two extra beds under the bunk beds. The view of Lake Petit CAN NOT be described by any human on this planet. From this point on, no matter what, there is only ONE home that I will rent in Big Canoe Georgia and that is the Boyd Villa. And last, but certainly not least, the Boyds are real live angels. No doubt about it. I looked in every closet for their extra set of wings, but did not find them. I don't know where they hide them, but i know they have them somewhere. Ms. Beverly sounds like that family member you love to hear talk. EXTREMELY kind and pleasant. I LOVE them. They are part of my family forever. And Mr. Boyd, GOOOOOOO DAWGS...sic 'em! Class of '94!!!!!! |
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Leigh McMutry, Winston, GA
404-310-7517 |
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| 09/15/09 |
Positive
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Our family visited the Boyd Villa at Big Canoe July/2008. The house was beautiful with wonderful views. The house was perfect for our family. The golf course was great. The rock slide at the pool and fitness center was exceptional. Everyone enjoyed the hiking as there were different levels ranging from easy to hard. We enjoyed your beautiful and comfortable home.
Thanks to Beverly and Jim for a great vacation.
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Rita and Bill Collins
229-888-7329 |
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| 05/19/09 |
Positive
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Dear Beverly and Jim:
Thanks so much for making your beautiful home available to us for celebration of my parents' 50th wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful time. The house is marvelous, spacious, oh so comfortable. All the furnishings, linens, and kitchen accessories were of excellent quality. The entire weekend was a delight for our large crowd. We had to draw straws taking turns sitting in Jim's chair in the family room. My 90-year-old grandmother is very very picky . . . her comment on inspecting your home was "Hmmmph! These people don't miss a trick!" High praise from Nanny.
Thanks again.
Josie & the rest of the Redwines |
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Josie Redwine, Marietta, GA
770-579-6070 |
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| 10/09/08 |
Positive
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Dear Jim and Beverly,
We want to again thank you for going above and
beyond the role of homeowners renting their home.
When our family arrived in Blue Ridge to find the
home we rented already occupied (23 of us, mind
you) we thought our vacation was being stolen from
us. We thank God that he led us to your property
and that he spoke to your hearts and you let us rent
your home with only a day's notice. We know there
was extra effort to get your home ready for us yet
you were willing to make that effort. So many in
today's world would have seen our request as
inconvenient and would not have been as gracious
as you were. Our vacation was not only restored to
us but also enhanced by your beautiful home and
the wonderul Big Canoe community. We were truly
blessed by our time there and looking back we can
see God's hand in giving us what we needed. He is
a generous God and you are his generous servants.
To anyone considering this property to rent I say
you cannot find a more welcoming and luxurious
home and you certainly cannot find more giving
and caring homeowners. I hope you have the
privilege of meeting them. |
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Cheri Bowman, Columbus, Ohio |
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| 10/08/08 |
Positive
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| I am not sure where to even begin about our WONDERFUL experience at the Boyd Villa. We had a party of 16 stay for 2 nigths and never wanted to leave. The home is BEAUTIFUL!! It is totally 5 star all the way. The beds were so comfotable that i was tryign to see what types of mattress they had! It was so clean and smelled fresh. The lines were so soft and plush. The propery is amazing and the Boyds are delightful to work with as well as full of integrity. This home is defintely very upscale and along the lines of the finest I have seen. You will NOT be dispappointed. Enjoy your stay! |
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Marie Tittle, Woodstock, Ga
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| 06/05/08 |
Positive
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What a wonderful vacation our family had at the Boyd Villa. There were fourteen of us ranging in ages from one to seventy-nine. We loved the beautiful setting overlooking the lake. The interior of the Villa is magnificent with the natural wood colors and lovely furnishings. The dining room table was perfect for us to sit around for our meals and the spacious high ceiling living room was the perfect setting for the story telling that goes with our reunions. Wonderful bedroom provided some moments of privacy.
Over the years we have had our family gatherings in many places in this country and in Europe. The Boyd Villa is now our favorite.
John Coffin
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John Coffin, Austell, GA
770-819-7379 |
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| 08/06/05 |
Positive
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| What a surprise to find that the last guest to comment on your lovely home was there for the same reason we were--to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary-- and with almost as many people (we had 18)! It was perfect! We had plenty of room and plenty to do for every age--our 8 grandchildren range from 9 to 18. The party our family had to celebrate was beautiful--even gold balloons released from the vaulted ceiling! We have gotten together every summer since the children started leaving home, but we all agreed this was the best! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! |
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Ruth and Joe Smisko, Wadsworth, Ohio
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| 04/28/05 |
Positive
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| Your lovely Boyd Villa was the perfect spot for our family of seventeen folks to gather and to celebrate our Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary! Children and grandchildren of all ages were comfortable, entertained, and had the privacy they needed. Gathering places to enjoy the view of lake and woods, the fireplace on cool nights, the decks when sunny..what fun we had visiting and making wonderful memories. Thank you for having every convenience, lovely rooms, kitchens(2), and good comfortable beds. Big Canoe and Boyd Villa will linger fondly in our family memories. The folks at Lake Sconti Club, the Woodbridge Inn in Jasper, and the Appalachia Grill had fine menus and good service. Thanks again for being great hosts! Dick and Mary Helen Jost |
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Dick and Mary Helen Jost, Knoxville/Rockwood, TN.
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| 08/02/04 |
Positive
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2 August 2004
Hi Jim and Beverly,
We completed a great family reunion week in July at your home in Big Canoe. Our family of 13 has been vacationing for over ten years at sites varying from the Florida Keys to the North Carolina Outer Banks and the consensus is that your Big Canoe home and area were among the best we have stayed at. Your home is complete from a tremendously well-stocked and efficient kitchen to more than enough room for adults and children to have their own space, and of particular importance, for the young children to feel and be safe in that space. Evening home-cooked meals served on the dock with views of the lake were especially memorable. The swim club with the rock slide was a big hit with all family members.
Thank you for the opportunity to stay in your luxurious French Villa and we would like to be back in the future.
Cheers,
The Bob Peterson Family from Texas, Florida, and Virginia |
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Bob Peterson
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| 06/28/04 |
Positive
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Dear Jim and Beverly,
My family (14 of us) recently returned from a week at your beautiful Boyd Villa. The spaciousness of the house, enormously tall wooden ceilings, beautiful furnishings and beautiful views exceeded our expectations.
I am so glad you did not assess my security deposit for the drool that was accummulating in puddles under your husband Jim's gorgeous pictures from his show business, professional skiing and modeling days!
We found the Boyd Villa to be exactly what we wanted....a peaceful place to hang out with the family, grill and cook meals, watch movies, go fishing and hiking, canoe or paddleboat, and play golf.
Thank you for being so accommodating any time we had any questions. I would highly recommend the Boyd Villa to others and invite them to e-mail me with any questions.
Best wishes to you and your family.
Allison Wildman |
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Allison, Gainesville, Florida
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| 11/17/03 |
Positive
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Our stay at the Boyd Villa defined hospitality! Your home was spacious and beautifully appointed, but it was the subtle luxuries that made us feel so welcome .. a phone call from you upon our arrival making sure that we had arrived safely and that we had everything we needed for our stay, decks that beckoned us to share the spectacular view, feather beds that nestled us to sleep at night, room enough to have half a dozen different activities going on at once, and time -- time for a group of old friends to catch up with each other's lives.
Thank you for allowing us to make your home ours for a short while. We'd love to come again. |
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Debbie Hemphill, Suwanee, GA |
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| 08/29/03 |
Positive
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Your home was fabulous! The layout
allowed the adults and kids to enjoy
the house, often without even
knowing the other group was there. It
really gave all of us space and down
time when we needed it.
Your kitchen was delightful as well
and we took full advantage of its
great design and equipment.
All in all, we had a wonderful time at
Big Canoe and would love to return
to Boyd Villa again next year. |
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Jonathan and Nancy Jarman, Atlanta, Georgia
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| 06/03/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We all want to thank you for a great vacation. There was so much to do and see and also to just relax. Your home is beautiful and we are looking forward to coming back.
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Daniels, Brown and Harden Family
Roswell, GA
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| 04/24/03 |
Positive
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| This is a beautiful propery. The house has a large living/dining room space perfect for a family gathering, yet many more intimate spaces for those members of a family/group needing more seclusion! The owners did a wonderful job of anticipating the needs of their guests. You will not be disappointed here! |
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Christine Guminski
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| 02/06/03 |
Positive
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| We LOVE the Boyd Villa! My friends and I were looking for a first-class, comfortable, all-inclusive vacation rental home, and that's exactly what we found in the Boyd Villa. The views are gorgeous, it's private, very spacious, and there's something for everyone. The Boyds have truly thought of everything for guest comfort. We liked it so much the first time, that we rented it again during the holidays for our family gathering. Our time there was magical and we will definitely be back! |
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Janet, Atlanta, GA |
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| 12/31/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We felt very comfortable and at home in your lovely villa. It seemed as if we'd all been here before. You have done a wonderful job in attending to every detail and making sure that even when its owners are not present the house is warm, welcoming and decidedly un-hotel like. We are very grateful for the opportunity to share your home. We had plenty of room, blankets, a well stocked kitchen and firewood. We could go on and on listing all of the virtues of your villa!
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Donald & Nancy Bell
Cartersville, GA
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| 12/11/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our stay at the Boyd Villa was the most peaceful and relaxing vacation we've ever had. The view is breathtaking! We're so looking forward to our next visit.
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Mike and Sylvia Chilton
Valencia, CA
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| 12/01/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a joy this Thanksgiving reunion was! All fourteen of us agree this was the inaugural mountain getaway for our family. Thank you, Beverly and Jim, for allowing us to visit your beautiful home
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Jerry & Evelyn Mauldin
Charleston, SC
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| 11/10/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Turning 40 in this beautiful villa with your closest friends has been wonderful. The colors outside were "made to order". We had a great time and hope to visit again soon! Thanks!
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Brad & Nancy Sebring and Friends
Woodstock, GA
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| 08/04/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our Annual Turman reunion, held at the Boyd Villa this year, will definitely become most memorable! Your home is so inviting and comfortable. We spent a fabulous weekend away from the "hustle and bustle" of our everyday lives and will go home refreshed. Thank you.
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Yowells and
Marietta, GA
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| 04/14/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This is an amazing home, surrounded by magnificant country. Thank you Beverly and Jim for your warmth and thoughtfulness! During our week here, you have made us feel so welcomed and comfortable.
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Larry and Sharie Williams
Toronto, Canada
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| 11/27/01 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The time went by too quickly. We really enjoyed the spacious coziness of your villa. The children loved the room upstairs. Big Canoe is beautiful, thank you for your hospitality.
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The Millsaps
Atlanta, GA
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| 11/02/01 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a perfectly delightful weedend in your beautiful home. Thanks for the attention to detail that you gave us during our stay - we enjoyed ourselves immensely!
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The Trembles and Friends
Atlanta, GA
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