The Portico Cabin at High Shoals
Overview
Rooms and Beds
| Room | Count | Capacity | Details |
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| bedroom | 1 | sleeps 4 |
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| bathroom | 1 |
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Description
The Portico cabin, built in the 1870’s, is cozy, rustic and carefully preserved. It is ideal for a couples getaway, small family staycation or solo retreat to escape everyday life and connect with nature. Relax on the porch rockers or cozy up by the wood stove, surrounded by books.Enjoy the cabin and surrounding 60 acres, featuring walking trails, fishing pond, a large fire pit, river access with canoes, and historic church, The Portico. Explore the nearby towns of Athens, Monroe and Madison.The spaceon IG@portico_highshoalsWe also have a farmhouse listed on Vrbo:see reviews here-https://www.vrbo.com/1476253PET FRIENDLY, please read pet rules>must let us know you are bringing a pet before arrival>no extra feeLIVING ROOMThe living room is so cozy you don’t want to leave. Look over the wall to wall bookshelves with a focus on nature, gardening and living off the land. Get out the games and puzzles and take over the dining table. Cuddle up by the wood burning stove. Wonder what it was like to live here long ago.THE KITCHENThe kitchen contains all the items you need to stay in and make your meals. We stock it with the basics for meal prep in addition to coffee, juice, farm fresh eggs and bread. If you need a particular item, we can make sure it is there before your visit.Kitchen amenities->drip coffee maker>small oven, stove, fridge, microwave, toaster>charcoal grill on back porchTHE BEDROOMqueen bedquiet ac/heateroversized chair for readingarmoire for a closetTHE BATHROOMThe bathroom is attached to the back hallway. There’s a shower stall, toilet and sink. There was no bathroom when it was originally built.OUTDOOR SPACEBoth porches have rocking chairs for taking in the scenery. Relax with your favorite drink and watch the clouds roll by and whatever animals wander out of the woods and into the meadow. Fireflies grace the meadow in the summer.Once you step off the porch, you have roughly 60 acres of woods to explore with walking trails by the creek, by the pond and to the river. Fishing allowed in both places. There is a rustic, outdoor shelter by the pond with a large fire pit and picnic tables. There is an old tool workshop overlooking the pond.On your walks, visit our old church event space and library, The Portico, where you can study and use the Wi-Fi. Laundry facilities also available at The Portico.Guest accessYou have the entire to cabin to yourselves. Our own home is also located on the property, further down the driveway, not visible from the cabin. We are around to assist you with any needs. Wi-Fi available nearby on our property, in The Portico.
What's Nearby?
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Restaurants
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| McDonald’s | 13 min drive |
| Zaxby’s | 13 min drive |
| Fully Loaded Pizza Co | 13 min drive |
| Club Brewtopia | 14 min drive |
| Dunkin’ | 13 min drive |
Getting Around
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FAQs
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at The Portico Cabin at High Shoals?Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Portico Cabin at High Shoals?Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Portico Cabin at High Shoals located?Situated on the riverfront, this cabin is 1.3 mi (2 km) from High Shoals City Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of A&F Golf Range and Oconee Veterans Park. Bishop Town Hall and Oconee County Civic Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
