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Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat

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This may be the nicest, most thoughtful house we have ever used, and we have rented many! It was easy to find, accessing the house couldn't have been easier, and it was just beautiful inside and out. The main room had plenty of seating and a large TV. There were plenty of bedrooms (loved the large beds for everybody) and bathrooms, and we enjoyed using the pool table and hot tub. The host went beyond in that there were some snacks and drinks provided, and the master bathroom even had toothbrushes, etc.

Beautiful home and a beautiful place to stay

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home and had a wonderful stay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime, whether you return to Blue Ridge or want to explore one of our homes in Chattanooga or Spring City for your next getaway!

I cannot say enough good things about this experience. The house was amazing. Absolutely beautiful home and location. The house was stocked with everything you could think of...extra air mattresses, extra sheets, towels and blankets, all baby needs, bathroom supplies, kitchen supplies, coffee, laundry detergent, etc. I could go on and on. It was very refreshing to walk into a home that had everything we needed even if we didn't realize we would need it. On top of all that, the beds were so comfortable.

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for this incredible review! It truly means the world to us that you felt like the home had everything you could possibly need and then some. We put so much thought into the little details, especially for families, so hearing that you appreciated everything from the baby supplies and extra linens to the s’mores kits and scavenger hunt makes us so happy! We also love that your family took full advantage of the amenities. The pool table, hot tub, golf cart, kayaks, paddle boards, and dock are all there to make it easy to spend the whole day enjoying the lake, so it’s wonderful to hear you had so much fun down there. And we completely agree, the lake is pretty special! Your comment about this being the best rental you’ve ever stayed at is such an incredible compliment. Thank you for taking the time to share so many details and for recognizing all the care that goes into making the home feel comfortable and welcoming. We’d absolutely love to have your family back with us at Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat! And if you ever want to explore a different kind of getaway, we’d be thrilled to host you at one of our homes in Blue Ridge or Chattanooga too.

Absolutely beautiful house with many things to do to keep you busy. Host responded within 15 minutes with any questions I had. Will definitely use this Airbnb again if we are in the area.

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you loved the house and enjoyed all the fun things there are to do during your stay. We’re always happy to help, so it means a lot to hear that we were able to respond quickly when you had questions. We’d love to host you again next time you’re in the area, or at one of our other homes in Chattanooga, Blue Ridge, or Spring City!

They added lots of amenities in the kitchen for treats and bathroom for anything forgotten. Nice attention to details. Some water recreation equipment was available at the dock. Was very accommodating.

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re so glad you noticed the little details and enjoyed having the extra treats and essentials throughout the home. We love being able to provide those thoughtful touches that make a stay feel a little easier and more enjoyable. We’re also happy you were able to take advantage of the water recreation equipment at the dock! We’d love to have you back again, or welcome you to one of our other homes in Chattanooga, Blue Ridge, or Spring City.

Great place, comes with a ton of life jackets, toys, etc.

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the home and appreciated the thoughtful selection of life jackets, toys, and other amenities. We love providing those extras to make it easier for families to settle in and enjoy their time together. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back for another getaway at this home or one of our other North Ridge Escapes properties!

We could not ask for a nicer place to stay for our vacation. This gorgeous lakeside property was an absolute dream for our entire family, spanning ages from 3 to 60. The house was fully stocked with excellent kitchen supplies and so many unexpected extras. The hosts truly thought of everything, even leaving welcoming snacks and treats for us. The bathrooms were packed with little necessities in case anyone forgot something from home.

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for such a heartfelt review! We’re so happy your whole family had such a wonderful time at the lake. Hearing that everyone from the 3-year-old to the 60-year-old enjoyed the home, dock, kayaks, and all the little extras makes us smile! We put so much thought into the details, so it means a lot to know that those touches helped make your family vacation feel extra special. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the scavenger hunt too! We’d absolutely love to welcome your family back for another lake getaway. And if you’re ever ready for a change of scenery, we’d be thrilled to host you at one of our other homes in Blue Ridge or Chattanooga too!

We had a great stay at North Ridge Escape! The house and Beth were very welcoming and made us feel right at home. The proximity to the lake was perfect! - so easy to get there and enjoy all the amenities provided. I would recommend staying here!

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you felt right at home during your stay. Creating a welcoming space where guests can relax and enjoy their time together is exactly what we strive for. We’re so glad you were able to take advantage of the easy lake access and enjoy the amenities the home has to offer. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back anytime—whether it’s to this home again or one of our other North Ridge Escapes properties for your next getaway!

The house and property are wonderful

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and loved the home. It means a lot to us that you chose to stay with us, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime, whether in Chattanooga, Blue Ridge, or Spring City!

This was our second time staying at this property and it is truly the best place to make memories with your group. It is well stocked with all the necessities and amenities you could want. The property is beautiful and provides many different areas to hang out.

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for staying with us again! There’s no greater compliment than having returning guests, and we’re honored that you chose our home for another trip. We’re so glad it continues to be a place where you can make lasting memories with your group. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the beautiful spaces and found everything well-stocked with the amenities you needed. We truly appreciate your continued support and can’t wait to welcome you back again—whether it’s to this home or one of our other North Ridge Escapes properties for your next getaway!

Best VRBO my family has ever stayed at. Everything needed, and more, was here. We had 51-9 and everyone had something to do. Very clean, very remote, very easy to get to the lake. Would easily return. Only had one quick issue with the door code, and that was addressed in less than 5 minutes. Nearly a perfect week, thank you!

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for such an amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear this was the best VRBO your family has stayed in. It sounds like you had quite the age range, so we’re especially happy that everyone found something to enjoy and that the lake was easy to access. We also really appreciate your patience with the door code and are glad we could get that sorted out so quickly. We’re so glad you had such a great week and would absolutely love to welcome your family back! If you ever want to explore another getaway, we’d be happy to host you at one of our other homes in Blue Ridge, Chattanooga, or Spring City too.

Great place. Awesome lake access

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and were able to take advantage of the lake access—it’s one of our favorite features of the property. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime—whether it’s to this home again or one of our other North Ridge Escapes properties for your next getaway!

Amazing lake home! Beautifully decorated and comfortable. Kitchen well appointed with cookware, bakeware, all the gadgets. Outside porch area with TV so quiet and comfortable, cool breeze all day. Yards surrounded by trees so felt very private. Firewood stocked for fire pit. So many nice touches all around, welcome snacks…. Beach towels and hot tub towels, everything thought out so well. Resort like feel. Host Beth was amazing! Quick communication and so accommodating. Overall, best vacation rental for our family’s yearly trip. Thank you Beth!

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! We’re so happy your family had such a special stay and that the home felt like a true little resort getaway. Hearing that you enjoyed the porch, privacy, fire pit, hot tub, and all the little extras means so much to us. We put a lot of thought into making the home feel comfortable and well equipped, so it’s wonderful to know those details made a difference. And thank you for the kind words about us as hosts! We absolutely loved having your family and would be thrilled to be part of your yearly trip again. If you ever decide to switch things up, we’d also love to host you at one of our other homes in Blue Ridge, Chattanooga, or Spring City!

Great house! We loved all the extra treats and details the owner left for us. We had four generations in the house and lots of space. Highly recommend this rental!!!

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad the home worked so well for your four generations and that everyone had plenty of space to relax and enjoy being together. We love adding those little treats and thoughtful touches, so it makes us happy to know they were appreciated! We’d love to welcome your family back, whether here or at one of our other homes in Blue Ridge, Chattanooga, or Spring City.

Great home with a beautiful dock and lake access! Beth and her team were very welcoming, responsive, and professional! Would stay here again!

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home, the dock, and the lake access—it really is such a special spot to relax and unwind. We also truly appreciate your kind words about our team; providing a welcoming and responsive experience is always our goal. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d absolutely love to welcome you back anytime—whether it’s here again or at one of our other North Ridge Escapes properties!

We had 11 adults & 2 children under 2 years old. To say that this house had everything would be an understatement. To say that our hosts, Beth & Rob are absolutely terrific, would be an even greater understatement. Let me start by saying that this house had everything we needed, EVERYTHING! Fully stocked kitchen with every appliance you can think of, including a standalone ice maker.

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review! Reading comments like this truly means the world to us. We’re so glad the home worked well for your large group and that everyone—from the adults to the little ones—had a comfortable and enjoyable stay. It’s wonderful to hear that all the extra touches throughout the home helped make your trip easy and relaxing. We really try to think through the little details so guests can focus on making memories together, whether that’s enjoying the lake, relaxing by the fire pit, or gathering around the kitchen. We also deeply appreciate your kind words about the communication and responsiveness. It was absolutely our pleasure to help however we could during your stay, and you were never a pest at all 😊 We truly enjoyed hosting you and your family. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us, and we’d absolutely love to welcome you back anytime—whether it’s to this home again or one of our other North Ridge Escapes properties for your next getaway!

this home is BEAUTIFUL and the owners were so responsive and friendly! definitely would want to stay again.

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you found the home clean and comfortable—those are two of the most important things we strive for with every stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime—whether it’s to this home again or one of our other North Ridge Escapes properties!

We had an excellent stay at North Ridge Escapes. It was just that - the perfect escape for our group visiting for a few days. It was just as pretty & well-kept as the pictures. Host was very responsive and helpful and clear instructions on check-in & check-out procedures. We did not use any of the lake amenities but did get a few pictures of the pretty view. Fire pit, golf cart & Hot Tub added bonuses as were the many large decks/porch/patio areas with ample seating.

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad the home lived up to your expectations and served as the perfect escape for your group. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the outdoor spaces, the hot tub, fire pit, and those peaceful nature-filled surroundings (and of course, the s’mores 😊). We’re also happy the check-in process and communication made things easy during your stay. That’s always something we strive for. And thank you for noting the nearby plant as well; we appreciate you mentioning it in a helpful and balanced way for future guests. It was a pleasure hosting your group, and we’d absolutely love to welcome you back anytime, whether it’s here again or at one of our other homes. You’re always welcome with us!

Great place !

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again soon!

The house was everything described and more! It seemed as if you forgot something, it’s ok, they provided it in the house. From snacks, extra toiletries and water, the house has everything you need! The house was super clean, beds were comfortable and location was perfect! Thank you!

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so glad you felt well taken care of and had everything you needed during your stay. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the comfort of the home and the location. We’d love to host you again anytime!

My family stayed here when they were in town for my wedding. They loved it! Great family stay. The layout of the house is great too! With the master and a main on one floor and three bedrooms downstairs, it made it great for hosting a big family and everyone having their own corner of the house when it was time for bed. We loved the lake, even though it wasn’t lake season, still enjoyed the dock.

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you for sharing this special stay with us, and congratulations on your wedding! We’re so glad your family loved the home and that the layout worked well for everyone to have their own space. It’s wonderful to hear you still enjoyed the lake and dock, even in the off-season. We’d love to host your family again anytime!

I took my entire family, perfect home for all age groups. Lovely surroundings.

Lovely property! I wish I would have stayed in the summer to take advantage of the water.

The host was very responsive and accommodating to our every need. 19 of us stayed in the house and there was enough bedding to accommodate everyone. The house was fully stocked with supplies, dishes, appliances and anything you think you'd need. We thoroughly enjoyed this cozy home and the views from the dock. Would definitely stay again!!

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from North Ridge Escapes: So glad to hear that the accommodations were enjoyable for all! We would love to have you back anytime to any of our properties!

This place was absolutely beautiful! The house was clean, spacious, everything we needed the host had provided. The views were gorgeous. Then it’s a short walk to the lake - where the sunset was breathtaking. We loved it, and will definitely be back!

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you for the beautiful review, Leslie. We love providing spaces where everyone can relax and unwind. We would love to have you back anytime!

The house was pristine and one of the most well stocked I have ever stayed at. Home decor was very tasteful and everything from the mattresses to the towels and kitchen are top notch. The private dock has everything you need and the golf cart was an added bonus. Beth was accommodating and very fast to respond. I would absolutely recommend this home and would gladly stay again.

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thanks for the great review! We would love to have you again. So glad you found our home for your getaway and thanks for your trust with your vacation!

These is a beautiful home just mins from the water. Very well stocked, large spacious home. Plenty of seating and places to sleep. Definitely worth the stay!

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thanks for the great review! This lake house is a treasure for sure and we are very glad you found it to be accommodating and enjoyable! Come back any time!

This is an amazing property. We love staying here. A great place to relax. So many little details and extra amenities. Highly recommend.

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from North Ridge Escapes: We love having you! Our goal is to be a place of relaxation and recharging and it is wonderful to hear that you were able to do just that! Would love to have you back anytime.

My Fiancé and I booked this location for our bridal party on our wedding weekend. It was spacious, conveniently located, and beautiful! The Hosts were very quick to respond and answered all of our questions.

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you for trusting us with such an important weekend for you and your fiancee! It was a true honor to host you and would love to have you back any time! Blessings on your marriage!

The house was just as described. Honestly it was the most well stocked house we’ve ever stayed at- I was very impressed. Everything was labeled and they had everything we needed (they had more than enough linens available, which has been an issue at other places we’ve stayed). The owner was courteous and communicated well. Overall, we had a great stay!

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from North Ridge Escapes: We are so thankful that you had a nice stay! We love keeping the house stocked so that you can enjoy your stay and think about the little things less! We would love to have you back to any of our properties!

This was our second visit. We had the best time. We have four adult children so the five bedroom fits us perfectly! There are so many amenities. Dock, fire pit, hot tub, pool table, canoes, paddle boards, 2 refrigerators, plenty of dishes, 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, beautifully decorated, a lot of indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, just a short 5 minute walk to the water, nice area, great to work with! We have stayed twice!

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from North Ridge Escapes: Thank you so much for your very kind words! We are beyond thankful to have a space that can help create lasting memories for your family! We would love to have you back to any of our properties!

Went for a group trip! The house is beautiful. The path to the dock was easy and the golf cart was a lovely feature. Also the ice machine was a big hit! Really enjoyed our stay here.

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from North Ridge Escapes: We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and that the golf cart was a useful amenity for your crew! Our favorite thing is trying to think of everything to help our guests feel right at home for each stay! We would love to have you back at any of our North Ridge Escapes properties!

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