Title: Hippopatumus Haven - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Hippopatumus Haven Waterfront cabin with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Hippopatumus Haven ![Exterior detail - Hippopatumus Haven (Blue Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19091700/19091604/3ccbb47e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Hippopatumus Haven (Blue Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19091700/19091604/e4124c1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hippopatumus Haven (Blue Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19091700/19091604/82052c45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Hippopatumus Haven (Blue Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19091700/19091604/9d101436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hippopatumus Haven (Blue Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19091700/19091604/951ed403.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this luxurious cabin retreat in Fannin County, where romance and entertainment blend with the soothing sounds of the Toccoa River. Cozy up by the hand-cut stone fireplace or unwind on your private balcony overlooking the river. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hippopatumus Haven This cabin was built with luxury, entertainment, and romance in mind, but since it's right on the best stretch of river in Fannin County, the Hippopotamuses have taken over. Still, you can cozy up with someone special in front of the hand-cut stone fireplace in our spacious great room. Enjoy a king-size master bedroom suite with a quaint personal balcony overlooking the Toccoa River. Entertaining is easy in our fully equipped kitchen, including a gas range, microwave, coffee grinder, custom countertops, walk-in pantry, separate wet bar and bar-fridge, and complete sets of cookware and cutlery. Gather around the Kitchen Island while preparing dinner, or around the tv and fireplace in the connected great room, or around the full-size shuffleboard in the loft. Dine inside or out using either of our 8-person dinner tables. The large private hot tub is perched on the hillside, overlooking the river. The kids will enjoy counting the hippopotami hiding throughout the cabin, or perhaps the shuffleboard and dartboard. Overstuffed chairs throughout the cabin allow for relaxation and reading. Cook s’mores in our large dug-out fire pit steps away from the Toccoa River, or ribs on our charcoal grill. Enjoy great fishing and the best stretch of inner tubing around ends at our private sandy beach. (The hippos keep all the crocodiles away!) On top of all that, we have wireless Internet and all the other amenities from home: satellite television, fresh linens, gas-assisted wood fireplace, washer and dryer, shag carpet on the bottom level, etc. If you need more room, ask me about my Father’s cabin next door! Keywords: Custom, hippopotamuses, Luxurious, Retreat, Resort, Dwelling, Aska, Aska Adventure Area ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119970000/119968700/119968638/8b9a23c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Chic Cabin Retreat on 7 acres with hot tub. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Unmatched Luxury Right Toccoa River Cabin Blue Ridge Unmatched Luxury Right Toccoa River Cabin Unmatched Luxury Right Toccoa River Blue Ridge Unmatched Luxury Right Toccoa River Unmatched Right Toccoa River Unmatched Luxury Right on the Toccoa River Cabin Unmatched Luxury Right on the Toccoa River Blue Ridge Unmatched Luxury Right on the Toccoa River Cabin Blue Ridge ## About the area Located in Blue Ridge, this cabin is in the city center and on the waterfront. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Toccoa River Swinging Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Blue Ridge Lake Marina and Mercier Orchards. Traveling with kids? Consider The Lilly Pad Village and Upper River Adventures. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hippopatumus Haven Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 141 8 - Good 22 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen S. Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place and very relaxing stay. We all enjoyed it tremendously. Awesome hosts! ##### Stephen S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim K. Oct 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Get Away Nice, quiet location on the river ##### Kim K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### gabbie Feb 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home & Great Location This was an amazing stay and the host was very responsive to all of our questions, we would definitely book here again when it is warmer to have a chance to swim. The house and river were absolutely breathtaking! ##### gabbie Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Heather L. May 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful water view location Beautiful setting. Great location to just get away and relax. ##### Heather L. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine Q. Mar 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Spring Break with Dog Very nice property, we had a great time on the areas around the home hiking, fishing, and exploring. Be sure to visit the welcome center in town. We appreciate the hosts responsiveness on issues. It was great to be able to have our dog with us. ##### Christine Q. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan Z. Nov 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! The view every morning to the river was awesome and you could hear it if you open the windows it was so close. Just a short walk down to the river for some s’mores and good times! The rooms were spacious and it is about a 15 minute drive to downtown! ##### Nathan Z. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Justin H. Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun mountain getaway Location right next to the river is great. Just walk down and you can swim or fish! Great for the family. Excellent communication with the owner. ##### Justin H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah W. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Week! Enjoyed every minute of our stay! The home is easily accessible to town center but located on a small quiet cutoff road in the mountain side. Beautiful scenery and lots to do inside on the rainy days. We will be back! ##### Deborah W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick R. Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring break getaway This cabin did not disappoint. Very large with plenty of space for the whole family. The river is right in front of you and the large windows and balconies provide an excellcent view. I would stay again. ##### Nick R. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. May 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean property with great access to river We found the property to be very clean and pest free. The deck overlooking the river was wonderful, cooking dinner on the grill and enjoying the river sounds. The access to the river is great, even getting in and out of the water was a breeze. Location was great, area was quiet. We will definitely visit this property again! ##### Michael M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie K. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome!! Such an awesome house! Exactly as shown in pictures and right next to the river. We enjoyed being close to town, yet in a quiet, relaxing area next to some great hiking and outdoor activities. The hot tub and shuffleboard were fun! Super easy check in/out process and very easy communication with owners. We would absolutely stay here again! ##### Leslie K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra R. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Reunion A great time was had by all. The property is located overlooking the beautiful Toccoa River. The cabin was clean and basic supplies were provided. The kitchen had everything you need to cook. Loved the beautiful decor. ##### Sandra R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb H. Dec 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Located right on the side of a mountain Beautiful cabin and the owner allowed us to bring our pets. You could open the doors and hear the river flowing. ##### Deb H. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher H. Oct 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house on the river We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was right on the upper Toccoa river in a nice, quiet spot. The house was clean and smelled nice. It was a great size for a couple and their children. We plan to return again. ##### Christopher H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine R. Nov 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK! I can not say enough how beautiful this home and location was. It was so much more beautiful than the pictures. The home had everything you need for a long stay from the kitchen to towels and more. My kids had a blast fishing, playing the many board games by the fire place, s’mores and scary stories by the fire pit. We were all so sad to leave. Only thing to be aware of is the very steep driveway but that seems to be the norm in that area.. mountains and all lol we can’t wait to go back! ##### Christine R. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura Y. Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adventure in Hippopotamus Haven The property was absolutely beautiful with a gorgeous view of the Taccoa River. The bathrooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable. The stone fireplace made everything cozy! There were quite a bit of steps to climb which was worth the work out! Our van didn’t quite make it up the driveway due to how steep it was but there was parking available at the bottom on the side which worked out fine. We were only about 5-10 minutes to Walmart and grocery stores. The cabin was beautiful and our family and pup loved it! We will definitely be back. ##### Laura Y. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John L. Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Visit and Home We had an amazing visit at the Hippopotamus Haven! The hosts were lovely and prompt to answer all of our questions, making us feel very comfortable from the start. The cabin is absolutely perfect! It is located just off the beaten path with complete privacy. It has all of the amenities necessary for a week with the family. Access to the Toccoa River was perfect. We enjoyed quick trips into town for supplies and to enjoy the local shops, restaurants and the local brewery. It was an enjoyable visit and we will definitely return to this hidden gem! Thank you for having us! ##### John L. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louis R. Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxation Overload Wonderful property! Beautiful scenery. Huge windows looking out at the river. It’s quiet and peaceful. If you bring your pet(s), just be mindful that ticks are very prominent in the area. No issues inside the house, just when walking in the high grass or against bushes. I would definitely stay again if I am vacationing in the area. ##### Louis R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Amamda M. May 28, 2024 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness #### Hippo Haven Review This place was advertised as being right on the river with chairs and bonfire, but there was none of that. There were also cigarettes, dirt, and hair balls. The hot tub wasn’t hot at all and didn’t work, so we couldn’t use this really, which is one of the main reasons we come here and to hike. The stairs Outback had rotted wood and we almost tripped. We did trip on the deck several times as there are holes in the deck. The sound of the river was really nice and relaxing ##### Amamda M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica G. Mar 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cabin getaway and location I cannot not say enough good things about this cabin. Myself and my family wanted to getaway for the weekend to fish, stay at a cabin on the water, and explore downtown blue ridge, and this was the perfect place for it. The river was only a few steps away, the cabin was gorgeous, and all the restaurants and shops in downtown blue ridge were only a 15min drive away. I was instantly at peace stepping into this cabin when I heard the water from the river and looked out from the balcony at all the woods and nature. The solid wood, stone countertops, and architecture inside the cabin were also beautiful. I loved the shuffle board table and board games as well. You can stare out the big windows in the cabin and see the water right there while you drink your coffee or play a game with your family. We loved how close the river was to fish. My kids especially loved all the hippopotamus decorations and are already asking when we are going back. The owners were also very prompt and contactable with anything we needed. ##### Monica G. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shawn L. Dec 25, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Dirty and smelly Pros: The cabin is cute and cozy with a beautiful scenic river view and accessibility. It has plenty of space for a small family, and finding somewhere that takes dogs is helpful when traveling with your pets. It is located on a quiet street and conveniently located to everything. Cons: It is dirty, inside and out. The carpets and bedding were stained and smelly. There were dead bugs, lady bugs and flies through the whole house, the vents have about 2” of dust on them along with everything else, the windows were stained and the furniture had dog hair on it when we got there . There were large nest of something on the vents on the outside patios and it just felt unsanitary. Also, there were no brooms, mops or cleaning supplies to cleanup with. If I were the owner I would deep clean the property, remove the carpets (especially when hosting pets) and get a NEW cleaning company. ##### Shawn L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Leonel L. Dec 5, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location #### Good expectation turned to bit disappointment Cabin is beautiful, nice decoration, shuffleboard game, kitchen and living room, cabin location is also good, however will be a place we would not return. Every year we go to the mountains with kids and this was the only cabin we would not return, so we were bit disappointed with these points: sofa bed mattress is terrible and wasn't clean, several kitchen drawers were dirty, we didn't like the bed clothing smell and organization, we found a lighter in the hot bathtub, the master bedroom mattress and in general all other ones should be replaced in our opinion and experience, coffee mugs were found dirty, all TV remote control do not work on the TV, etc. There were lots of things that adding together made our experience not good as we were expecting by seen the reviews and photos. ##### Leonel L. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam C. Sep 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is exactly what we needed!! Such a beautiful place, and the river was so relaxing with the camp fire and fishing! ##### Adam C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan P. Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our stay at the cabin was great. The location was perfect next to the river and close to several hiking trails. The kitchen had everything we needed for making meals. We really enjoyed our visit and hope to come back soon. ##### Ryan P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica A. Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing location. Cabin was clean and we had Zero complaints! Highly recommend. ##### Veronica A. 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