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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dogs and cats allowed
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Warm Springs or Pine Mountain, GA
Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park
Place, Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park
2 min drive
Callaway Gardens
Place, Callaway Gardens
16 min drive
Wild Animal Safari
Place, Wild Animal Safari
23 min drive
Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan)
Airport, Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan)
50 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2nd story Larger bedroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
First floor Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
MB Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens
Whether you plan to celebrate a honeymoon or anniversary, or enjoy a few days of "family time", we welcome you to Casa Cardinal. Rock on the porch, or go for long walks in the woods, then enjoy cooking in a completely outfitted kitchen. Savor the sounds of nature, or watch streaming TV. This is a custom built cabin offering a peaceful retreat! and located, literally, at the end of the road at Mountain Top. As you'll see from the most sweeping porch in the resort, cardinals, hummingbirds, deer and other wood critters appreciate the remoteness, and so will you.
All year 'round, you'll enjoy the ever changing panorama from the porch rockers and swing: spring blooms, summer shade, or cascade of fall color. If you're a winter hiker, you'll return to a roaring fire in the stone fireplace. Two bedrooms, two baths and a loft - sleeps 4 adults or a couple with 2 children comfortably. The decor is cozy and welcoming without being too frilly, or too "country"... just your "home away from home". The entrance ramp and interior, master bath and bedroom, were built to accommodate guests with mobility restrictions on the first floor but is not completely to ADA. On a rainy afternoon, the upstairs loft provides a comfy reading nook, skylight and a second full bath. Fully furnished for a weekend, or a few weeks, "mi casa es tu casa".
Casa Cardinal is located a few miles from Callaway Gardens and Warm Springs, in a small private development surrounded by FDR Park. Picturesque setting, well outfitted kitchen with full sized stove, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, and all the pots, utensils, glassware and dishes you’ll need! Linens & soap provided; W/D on first floor.
Kim, Ali and Stefani invite you to share our take on tranquility.
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Never indoors. Be considerate.
No outdoor fires - no fire pit - no campfires. We're a log cabin surrounded by trees and a long way from a fire hydrant or department.
Please expect to provide a copy of your Driver's License by email within 48 hours of booking. Thank you!
Important information
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Property Registration Number None
Property # 4018049
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Pine Mountain
Located in Pine Mountain, this cabin is in a rural area and near a water park. Some of the area's popular attractions include Callaway Gardens and Wild Animal Safari. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Mountain Creek Villas Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Sweetland Amphitheatre at Boyd Park. Waterskiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Callaway Gardens Robin Lake Beach - 15 min drive - 17.8 km
Callaway Gardens - 16 min drive - 18.5 km
Wild Animal Safari - 23 min drive - 28.8 km
Columbus Civic Center - 56 min drive - 78.5 km
Getting around
Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 14 min drive
Eddie Mae's Kountry Kitchen - 15 min drive
Mabel's - 14 min drive
San Marcos Mexican Restaurant - 16 min drive
Fox's Pizza Den - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens on 11 July 2026 start from AU$343, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Family owned 2nd home; Walk into FDR Park; 15 min to Callaway Gardens located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Callaway Gardens Robin Lake Beach and Chipley Historical Center. Callaway Golf Course and Callaway Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Very nice serene, secluded wooded property. Birds, squirrels, deer all around. Great experience setting on the porch in the morning and evening. Not too far from Columbus or Fort Benning. Would definitely come back. Thanks.
Derek A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2026
Derek and Susan, We appreciate your comments. I'm happy to know you too enjoyed the sights and sounds of the mountain's woods and our woodland critters! Sorry that it was carpenter bee season, but appreciated our conversation regarding their place in our environment. We welcome you back soon! and wonder if you are former military? another discount may apply ;-) Thanks again for the review and your visit! Hasta Pronto! kim
This host was very attentive and quick to respond to my questions plus she gave lots of helpful info about the area as we had bever been before. Casa Cardinal is a fabulous little cabin exceeding our expectations. Very cozy and clean with all the amenities we were looking for plus the location is perfect for the surrounding area.
Such a warm and inviting cabin in a gorgeous, secluded forest setting. Well equipped kitchen for making your own meals. Lots of restaurants in surrounding communities. Some closures during the holidays, but Callaway Gardens restaurants open every day. Kim is an excellent host - provides a wealth of information for your visit and is very gracious. LOVED our second visit to Casa Cardinal!
Excellent, beautiful property in forested mountain-top area directly on the border of FDR National Park. Quiet. Beautifully appointed with much attention to detail. Host was very helpful and accommodating throughout.
So quiet!! Great place to unplug and unwind. House is very comfortable and well maintained. Loved the setting. Located at the end of a road bordering FDR State Park. Callaway Gardens is nearby which offers seasonal events. Decent array of places to eat in several neighboring towns.
The cabin made our get away even more enjoyable. Really enjoyed the cozy feeling and everything we need was there. I would recommend this cabin to anyone who was looking for a great place to stay.
Our stay was wonderful, a little cabin situated in a very quiet location. The cabin was very clean and had everything that we needed. We definitely would stay again.
We enjoyed our stay here! The property was nice, the cabin was clean and cozy and the location was quiet. Kim was great, she made sure we had all the information we needed regarding the property, recreation and recommended some great places to eat in town! I would definitely stay here again!
Rebecca S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2022
Rebecca, so appreciate your kind words and welcome you and yours back anytime!!! I love the area myself and explore each time I visit even after all these years; I also appreciate and include "new finds" from our many wonderful guests, like you! so thanks again for the nice review; we look forward to your return! Kim, Ali and Stefani
Cute cozy cabin tucked back in the woods. Conveniently located to Pine Mountain, Warm Springs, and FDR State park. Cabin was clean and very comfortable. Host was very responsive and provided very helpful recommendations for the area. Excellent stay, highly recommend!
Great cabin well stocked with everything you will need. We appreciated the correspondence with Kim from the moment we booked. Easy check in and out and she gave us great ideas/recommendations about the surrounding area. Thank you for a great stay!
Christina W.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Christina, It was such a pleasure to have you as our guests! and thank you for your own feedback on hiking at Amicalola and Providence Canyon. They are a bit of a reach, but do-able and imho (and yours!) worth the treks. Please visit again soon; happy Summer!
About the host
Hosted by KIM M. LEWIS
Kim, Ali and Stefani welcome you to our beloved log cabin and hope you make your own family memories! We three (mother & daughters) built the cabin to be a place of peace and spirituality-- a place to enjoy nature and one another. Over the years, we have hiked, biked and horseback ridden pretty much all of Callaway Gardens, FDR park, Warm Springs, LaGrange, Westpoint and surrounding countryside. A former military family, we still travel the world, but love to return to Casa Cardinal, to rock on the porch, enjoy the fireplace, play board games and enjoy photography. Now that reliable internet has arrived;-) we particularly enjoy sharing our home-away with other foreign service and military members and their families, teachers, authors & artists, and all who are young at heart or who find the flora and fauna, as well as rich history and outdoors activities in the area, a welcomed change of pace.
Why they chose this property
With roots in Atlanta, but a life spent in Florida, Callaway Gardens was a family "stop" along the oft traveled road in-between. On one such stop, to marvel at the Christmas Fantasy of Lights at Callaway Gardens, Kim, Ali and Stefani found Mountain Top Resort was being planned, near FDR park and above Callaway Gardens. We chose the lot literally at the end of road, bordering the forest and brimming with fireflies and birdlife. We intended our cabin to be a place to relax, observe and enjoy nature and our own ever-changing lives. From the start, young Stefani (later an architectural student and designer) had clear ideas as to how to build and furnish our cabin. Over the years, Ali (now an ER Doc) and Kim (slow retiring from DOD) also brought items which reflect our international travels and interests, yet fit harmoniously into our simple place. When the girls were small, the surrounding attractions offered safe but beautiful trails for them to explore; as they grew up, the cabin, Callaway and day-trips to Atlanta's great museums, shopping and restaurants made our cabin the perfect place to share with friends. Designed with future accessibility and space utility in mind, we three plan to keep the cabin for decades to come and to continue to enjoy the seasons of our family's life, as much as the panorama of nature's changing annual seasons. We hope you will do likewise, as our guests.
What makes this property unique
There are many log cabins sprinkled around Pine Mountain and Warm Springs, but our cabin was one of the first. We situated our cabin to allow for privacy and proximity to woodlands nature. We enjoy morning coffee on the porch, rocking or porch-swinging; and evening wine as the sun sets and the wood fire in the fireplace is started. The downstairs master has a sauna and walk-in shower with a built in seat. Upstairs, the girls' room, has a skylight which often showcases a passing moon, as well as a loft for reading or naps. A metal roof allows just the right amount of soothing patter on the roof when the rains come. It's simple, but cozy and convenient. Internet allows for one, streaming, TV; a dishwasher and stackable washer/dryer make the cabin modern. If you like the all white sterility of chain hotels, then our cabin is not for you. If you prefer the peace and quiet, and tasteful colors and textures of nature, then you will find your comfy escape here.
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