The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

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Enjoy a kitchen stocked with every item you'll need during your stay. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

This lush, down-filled, custom sofa made its debut at the Schoolhouse in January 2023. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

Master bedroom with the original flooring, ceiling, and windows of the schoolhouse. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

Bathroom off of main bedroom with walk-in shower, stocked with an assortment of towels, soaps, toilet paper, and personal hygiene items. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

The screened master bedroom porch is the perfect place to cozy up with a book, a loved one, or just gaze into the forest around you and watch the deer, squirrels, and turkey. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

Backyard fire circle on a misty winter morning. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

The Schoolhouse living room is part of the original school building. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

The sideboard in the living room contains multiple guides to activities and restaurants in the area as well as reading material on the history of Dahlonega and North Georgia. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

Looking out from the living room onto the back porch. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

Full bed in smaller bedroom. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

Full bath for second bedroom. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

The laundry room is stocked with everything you'll need if you'd like to wash anything. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

Early February at the Schoolhouse - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

The Schoolhouse is dog friendly with NO pet fee. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

Secluded in your own little private forest. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

Building a nature fort down hill from the cottage. Come and make your own additions! - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

Picnic Cafe on the Square is a lovely place to grab a cup of coffee, breakfast, lunch, or a sweet treat. - The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

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The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega

19th Century Schoolhouse turned Cottage in the Forest •Dogs stay FREE •Exceptional attention to detail •Completely private yet close to everything

5 Guests · 2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Cottage · Entire place · 1056 Sqft

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Registration ID: 053

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Pets are allowed

The Schoolhouse is very dog friendly. You are welcome to bring your well behaved canine family members.

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At The Schoolhouse Cottage you will savor calm, relaxation, and solitude within the walls of a beautifully restored two-room schoolhouse built in 1848. This home is not your typical mountain vacation cabin, it is a piece of history that is thoughtfully attended to by the owner between every guest stay. When you walk through the living room and master bedroom you are walking on floors that school children walked on 170 years ago. The photos hanging throughout the cottage are historic images of Dahlonega and North Georgia from an archived collection that youd be lucky to see anywhere else. Whats more, the modern amenities and attention to detail allow you to appreciate the history that surrounds you while still enjoying the comforts of the 21st century. Only ten minutes from the Dahlonega Square, yet tucked away in its own little forest, the Schoolhouse is a unique private retreat that still keeps you close to everything.

Finally, please read the full description of the cottage, the amenities, and the house rules prior to booking. And if you plan to bring your pup along for your stay you must make a note of him/her as part of your booking party and follow the pet policy in order to be refunded your pet deposit.

Lumpkin County Short Term Rental License Number: 053

Sleeping Configuration

Master

1 queen bed, 1 crib bed

Crib set up upon request. Please bring your own bedding (mini-crib/pack'n'play size).

Guest room

1 double bed

Living room

1 sofa bed

Technically the sofa is not a sofa bed but will comfortably sleep one person.

What this place offers

Washing Machine

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Linens Provided

Full Kitchen

Oven

Private Garden

Fire Pit

High Speed Internet

Laptop friendly workspace

Smart TV

Security Cameras

Nearby activities

Water tubing

Kayaking

Golf

Cycling

Fly fishing

Fishing

Hunting

Horseback riding

Suitability

Child friendly

Please be aware that the home is not baby/toddler proofed.

Children's books and toys

Crib/Pack 'n Play

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No Parking

Two car maximum.

Meet The Host

Callie

Owner

I'm an outdoor enthusiast, explorer, mom, dog lover, and a wife. I only own one vacation rental property and I have my little cottage because I adore it and want to share it with others. Making my guests happy makes me happy.

Member since: April 2021

Speaks: English

Response rate: 100%

Response time: within an hour

Email: Click to show 1848schoolhousecottage@gmail.com

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Co-Hosts

Chuck

Scenic views

Woods view

Backyard fire circle on a misty winter morning.

Woods view

Looking out from the living room onto the back porch.

Garden view

Location

Mountainfront

Woods

Getting around

There is taxi and Lyft service available in the area.

Drive time to some points of interest:
Cavender Creek Vineyard and Winery - 9 minutes.
Historic Dahlonega Square - 10 minutes.
Accent Cellars, Dahlonega's Urban Farm Winery - 13 minutes.
Kaya Vineyard and Winery - 15 minutes.
Wolf Mountain Vineyards - 16 minutes.
Montaluce Winery & Restaurant - 25 minutes.
Amicalola Falls State Park (access to southern terminus of Appalachian Trail) - 33 minutes.

These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.

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Policies and Rules

Check In: 3PM - Flexible

The door code is the last for digits of your phone number followed by the lock symbol. To lock the deadbolt simply press the lock symbol. The code will only operate the deadbolt. If you lock the doorknob you must have the physical key to unlock it from the outside.

Check Out: 10AM

Minimum age limit for renters: 25

At least one guest must be over 25.

Maximum occupancy: 5

House Rules

•No more than 5 guests, one of which must be at least 25 years of age.
•All guests and pets must be noted as part of the booking party.
•Two vehicle maximum. Guests must respect the neighbors and obey a 10mph speed limit on the private drive leading to the cottage.
•Guests traveling with their canine family members agree to abide by the Dog Policy found found below.
•The propane tank that fuels the fire bowl in the backyard MUST be turned off when not in use.
•Only toilet paper may be flushed down the toilet.
•Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property, including outside. A $200 penalty will be incurred if any evidence of smoking is discovered after guests check out.
•Hunting, fireworks, sound amplifiers, and parties of any kind are not allowed.
•Two exterior security cameras are in place for the safety of guests, the property, and as documentation that the cottage is within the legal occupancy limit of Lumpkin County Ordinances. Tampering with the security camera is grounds for immediate, nonrefundable termination of stay.

Payment Policy

Initial payment is required for confirmation of reservation.

Refundable Damage Deposit

If you are bringing any canine family members a refundable $75 pet deposit will be collected prior to check-in.

Cancellation Policy

Travelers who cancel at least 75 days prior to check-in will get back 100% of the amount they've paid. If they cancel between 75 and 30 days before check-in, they will get back 50%. If travelers cancel within 30 days of check-in there will be no refund unless the cancelled dates are rebooked by new guests. In this case, the original booking party will receive a refund equivalent to what is covered by the new booking.

Notes

Dog Policy:
We love dogs at the Schoolhouse and are happy to welcome yours with a REFUNDABLE $75 deposit under the following conditions:
•Canine companions must be clean and up to date on flea and tick prevention.
•Remove any waste from the yard.
•Cover furniture with your own blankets or the one provided in the canine cupboard before allowing pups up.
•Wipe dirty paws and wet dogs with cleaning cloths found under the kitchen sink or in the laundry room cabinet. Do NOT use the white bathroom towels/cloths).
•If white bedding accidentally get soiled, guests should treat the area with stain spray found in the laundry cabinet.
•Vacuum floors and lint roll furniture to remove pet hair prior to check-out. Guests who wish to have an expedited check-out and skip this step can opt-in to a $50 pet cleaning fee by letting Callie know ahead of time.
•Please do not bring your dog if he or she is not fully house trained or has incontinence issues, i.e. if the use of puppy training pads or diapers are required.
•Guests who do not adhere to any part of the pet policy will forfeit their $75 deposit refund.

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The Schoolhouse Cottage: Historical & Dog-friendly - Dahlonega