Almost There
03-14-2006, 00:08
Seeing as this topic has come up quite a bit I thought I would throw an idea out for those who have yet to start the trail. My wife and I stayed at a great Bed and Breakfast very close to the start of the trail. The place is called Mountain Laurel Creek Inn. They also have a dayspa. Their prices aren't low ranging from around $140-$185 a night but all of the rooms have whirlpool tubs and they serve an excellent breakfast(included in price). Why bring it up? Many have asked about doing something nice for that understanding significant other who puts up with our crazy hiker trash ways. This is one way. The Inn is located just outside of Dahlonega right down the road from The Hiker Hostel. They do not offer shuttles or laundry service as it is a more upscale place, but this would be a suggestion that might work if your spouse is shuttling you to the start of the trail or if they wanted to meet you at Neel's Gap, as it is only about a 20-30 minute drive from Walasi-Yi. Anyways I'll list the website below and feel free to check it out. My wife absolutely loved the place and she thought I should post here as a recommendation to those about to leave wives and girlfriends. Just another option closer to the start.
www.mountainlaurelcreek.com (http://www.mountainlaurelcreek.com)
www.mountainlaurelcreek.com (http://www.mountainlaurelcreek.com)