The JOY House- LUXE, Minutes to DWTN Clayton, Lake Burton & Club at Waterfall!

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A gated entrance to a ranch with stone pillars and a metal gate.
A porch with a dog, a chair, and a table.
A stone chimney, a hanging planter, and a wooden chair.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and various kitchen items including a coffee maker, knives, and a decorative bowl.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a window above the sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Chattahoochee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Clayton, GA
  • Place, Lake Burton
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
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About the area

Clayton

Located in Clayton, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Rock Mountain State Park and Moccasin Creek State Park, while Foxfire Museum and Main Street Gallery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Clayton, GA

What's nearby

  • Black Rock Mountain State Park - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Lake Burton - 17 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park - 34 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 56 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 58 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lake Burton Bar And Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The JOY House- LUXE, Minutes to DWTN Clayton, Lake Burton & Club at Waterfall! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The JOY House- LUXE, Minutes to DWTN Clayton, Lake Burton & Club at Waterfall!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The JOY House- LUXE, Minutes to DWTN Clayton, Lake Burton & Club at Waterfall!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The JOY House- LUXE, Minutes to DWTN Clayton, Lake Burton & Club at Waterfall!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The JOY House- LUXE, Minutes to DWTN Clayton, Lake Burton & Club at Waterfall! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Burton and Black Rock Mountain State Park. Coleman River Wildlife Management Area and Nantahala National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful, comfortable home. The property was perfect and so charming. Thank you for being wonderful hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Adorable home. A little further outside of Clayton than I was expecting but the house was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2026
Thank You Debbie! Great hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at this property multiple times, and it never disappoints. Hosts are also super easy to work with and very accommodating. Highly recommend for relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, quiet 4th time staying at this beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2025
Thank you Erin, love having you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect retreat! Great hosts and the most beautiful setting! The Joy a house was so charming, we cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thank you Hannah. It was great hosting your family. Come and see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Great retreat to relax and unwind. Not far from great food and lovely scenic adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Please know you are most welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The scenery was amazing!

We had great walks along the creek. Great rental, would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2020
You were wonderful to host- please know you are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay!

We loved the entire experience! The bathroom was just perfect for a relaxing night in, then traveling the property the next day and walking around every part, and just minutes from downtown Clayton! I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

We had a great time here at the Joy property. The detail in this home and property is absolutely gorgeous!! We really enjoyed our stay and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Thank you Dana. Come back and see us next time you're in the Ga Mountains.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful birthday weekend

We had a wonderful stay here for my husband’s birthday weekend. Great communication from host, idyllic setting, lush accommodations...perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2020
Thank you for your kind words Katie and we are so glad it made for a great birthday weekend. Please know you are most welcome back anytime and have found yourself a mountain retreat in Victory Ranch!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quiet

We loved coming back to this beautiful spot. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thanks Aaron! Great having you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Elegant

Our second time to visit one of these properties and we loved it again. Very upscale, quiet and romantic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2023
Great Guest, I'd be delighted to host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joy House

Simply an amazing property. Many thanks for helping us create such a special weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beauty and Peace

Joy House will not disappoint. Very peaceful surroundings and short drive to charming towns. Comfortable home with great beds and wonderful soaking tub! Enjoyed our visit very much, hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure Joy!

The Joy house is the perfect name for this cottage in the woods. We had a great time and we will plan our next trip to Clayton around the availability of this wonderful little cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2021
Thank you for your sweet review, Allison. Please know you are most welcome back anytime! We look forward to the pleasure of hosting you again. Thanks for being such a great guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, relaxing retreat

This was our second stay at the Joy house. We just love it here. Such a unique property. Perfect setup for a family of four. Our pup had a blast running around too! Can’t wait for our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2023
Thank you Beth. We love hosting you, your family and pup and look forward to your future stays.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical

I had to book last min at this beautiful home. I had a family emergency with an uncle that lives in the area. The house is GORGEOUS! The property is stunning! If you want to get away and relax in high luxury, then this is your place! Everything was perfect! ENJOY!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Maria, Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure having you. Best to your uncle's recovery. Please come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

70th Birthday Girls' Trip

We had a wonderful stay at the Joy House for my mom's 70th birthday! The house and property exceeded our expectations. We loved relaxing by the fireplace! It was about a 20 minute drive to Downtown Clayton, but the drive through the mountain is beautiful. The host was responsive about any questions and we had everything we needed. I appreciated the easy check out process, so we didn't have to spend our last hours doing much cleaning, as I have other places. I can't wait to come back with my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2024
Thank you Sarah. Love hosting you and mom... next time you're in the Ga mountains come and see us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snowy weekend

Joy House lived up to its name when snow fell closing down many Clayton businesses. We grabbed take out n stoked a fire in the stunning rock fireplace n snuggled down for a night in. The house is well furnished w multiple games n Netflix and Apple TV as well as all the comforts of home. Lovely experience .... including FOUR inches of snow !!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2021
We are so glad you felt comfortable and well accommodated amidst a snowy weekend. Thank you for your kind words and for being such a great guest! You are most welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Persimmon paradise

This is a beautiful house on an amazing property. It used to be a vineyard , the meadows and stream with incredible views still exist , just no vines. Only issue was the kitchen as we like to cook. Limited prep space and drawer only fridge/ freezer was too small.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2021
Thank you for your honest and earnest review. Our cottages are ideal for short term stays.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, luxurious cabin!

We stayed for 2 nights and really enjoyed our stay. A beautiful, high end cabin with HUGE bathrooms, comfy beds, and a wonderful outdoor fireplace with covered veranda. I’m only giving it 4 stars because there is a refrigerator “drawer” and not an actual refrigerator, making it difficult to store both food and water/beverages. They also didn’t have cable/satellite tv making it frustrating to watch live sports, and we had to check out at 11am. Hoping for a leisurely morning, we needed to pack up and leave early, making our last day rather rushed. But, the setting of the home, the decor and surrounding area really is beautiful and we enjoyed the nearby town of Clayton very much!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Our goal is to have our guests have a five star stay, which is why we clearly state and have pictures on our listing of all the appliances, fireplaces, bedrooms, kitchen, check in and out policies so there won’t be any disappointments or surprises. After receiving this review it was quite a shock in view of our personal correspondence with this guest, because we graciously refunded the $100.00 pet fee as a courtesy to any inconvenience that the TV situation might have caused. We are currently addressing the issue of only having “internet TV”. In regards to checking in and out policy, per the guest request, we allowed them to check in early but had people coming in on their check out date and can’t always accommodate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joy Is the Perfect Name

The Joy House is a beautiful and cozy VRBO across the lane from the Hope House on Victory Ranch. The sign in the kitchen reads, "Faith and worry can't live in the same heart. One has to go." The entire experience at Joy House was like a message from the universe to leave all our cares behind. We relaxed the moment we entered the gates. As for the details... the space is beautifully appointed. We're extremely picky about beds and bedding. The bed in the master bedroom was like sleeping on a cloud. The bathrooms were spacious, sparkling, and gorgeous. We bought wood in town and kept a fire going in the stone fireplace all the time. We enjoyed the gardens and the grounds. The kitchen is small but had everything we needed, and we expected that from the descriptions, reviews, and photographs. We highly recommend this VRBO. It's perfect for couples or a small family. Choose JOY!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2020
Thank you for such a beautiful review and for being such lovely guests! We are so glad your stay was enjoyable end relaxing. We strive hard to create a curated experience for our guests and it delights our hearts when it is felt. Thank you for expressing it! Please know you are most welcome back to our little mountain hideaway. We would love the opportunity to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and cozy hideaway

We can really recommend this beautiful home so quiet and peaceful. We found everything neat and clean and well maintained. Thanks to Daniel who was being helpful with the access to the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage

We booked the Joy House during spring break for a short mountain getaway with our teenage daughter. The cottage was very comfortable and well thought out. The attention to details was much appreciated. The property was absolutely beautiful and very private. We enjoyed long walks in the morning and sitting on the porch taking in the beautiful mountain scenery. Our hosts were very welcoming and kind. They communicated with us to ensure we had a safe and enjoyable stay. We really appreciated that! We enjoyed exploring Clayton and the surrounding towns. The property is centrally located to the area and we would definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

Loved every inch and every moment of our stay. We did have problems finding it - mentioning Victory Ranch in the directions would be helpful. Thank you and we plan to return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
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