Rooms & Suites
Founded in 2001 by Lucille Hlavenka and her husband George, Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa is warm and welcoming with distinct American Arts and Crafts style influences throughout, such as dark wood paneling, angular stained glass light fixtures, etched window panes and a grand staircase. On entering the Inn, the words cozy and comfortable spring to mind, creating an inviting home-away-from-home ambiance.
Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa features 12 spacious and contemporary guest rooms with private bathrooms and beautiful décor with unique touches, like handmade quilts and comforters, luxurious Turkish cotton towels and bathrobes, custom bath products and fresh flowers. Guest rooms range from Mountain and Valley View Rooms to Main Level Rooms and Luxury Mountain Suites, however, all guest rooms enjoy standard amenities, including flat-screen televisions with satellite channels and BluRay or DVD players, individual climate control, and ceiling fans, bottled water and sodas, electric chargers and complimentary wireless Internet. Most rooms have work desks and all private bathrooms feature luxury Turkish cotton towels, plush bathrobes, hair dryers and Thymes bath products.
Mountain View Rooms can be found at the back of the Inn building and enjoy spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. These rooms feature king-size beds with lovely handmade quilts and comforters, modern translucent fireplaces and private bathrooms with dual showers, whirlpool tubs, luxury Turkish cotton towels, plush bathrobes, hair dryers and Thymes bath products. Modern amenities include flat-screen televisions with premium channels and BluRay or DVD players, individual climate control, and ceiling fans, bottled water and sodas, electric chargers and complimentary wireless Internet.
Valley View Rooms are located on the front side of the building and boast beautiful views of the Sautee and Nacoochee Valleys. These sunny rooms feature king-size beds with lovely handmade quilts and comforters and spacious seating areas with sofas and freestanding electric fireplaces. Private bathrooms have walk-in showers with dual shower heads, luxury Turkish cotton towels, plush bathrobes, hair dryers and Thymes bath products and modern amenities include flat-screen televisions with satellite channels and BluRay or DVD players, individual climate control and ceiling fans, bottled water and sodas, electric chargers and complimentary wireless Internet.
The Main Level Rooms are the largest rooms at the Inn with high ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the exquisitely manicured gazebo garden and koi pond. These handicap accessible rooms feature one king and one queen-size bed, respectively, both dressed with gorgeous handmade linens and soft pillows. Private bathrooms with walk-in showers with skylights, luxury Turkish cotton towels, plush bathrobes, hair dryers and Thymes bath products, and French doors open onto the garden and fish pond. Modern amenities include flat-screen televisions with satellite channels and BluRay or DVD players, individual climate control, and ceiling fans, bottled water and sodas, electric chargers and complimentary wireless Internet.
The Mountain Suite is spacious and charming and features an enclosed porch with spectacular mountain views. This suite features a separate bedroom with a king-size bed dressed with handmade quilts and comforters and a private bathroom with a luxurious bubble massage tub, outdoor ‘rain-can’ shower, luxury Turkish cotton towels, plush bathrobes, hair dryers and Thymes bath products. A large living room has plush sofas, a translucent fireplace, fully-stocked wet bar and comfortable seating, along with a flat screen television with satellite channels and BluRay player in both the lounge and bedroom. Other amenities include individual climate control and ceiling fans, bottled water and sodas, electric chargers and complimentary wireless Internet.
Dining
A complimentary full gourmet breakfast is served every morning in the charming breakfast room which looks out over the valley. The delicious breakfast menu features a variety of hot and cold selections prepared and created from ingredients from local farms, farmer’s markets and artisan producers in the area. Served on fine china, breakfast delights include buttermilk pancakes, breakfast bread, strawberry scones, and hearty egg dishes like zucchini frittata. Add to that Greek yogurt, honey fig muffins, Vermont maple sausages and smoked bacon along with freshly squeezed fruit juices, coffee, and teas, and you have nothing less than a feast. Guests can dine in the sunny breakfast room or on the back porch in the summer months and soak up the views.
Evenings are given over to desserts, and a sweet treat is included in the stay, ranging from homemade cakes and cookies to chocolate bars and strawberry cheesecake. The Inn also serves a range of fine wines, French champagnes, and craft beers by the bottle or the glass, which can be enjoyed on the back porch as the sun sets.
Amenities
Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa offers a range of first-class amenities for guests to enjoy, including a complimentary gourmet breakfast in the morning and sweet treats in the evening, a full service day spa and wellness center, and a full service bar with a selection of fine wines, French champagnes and craft beers by the bottle or the glass.
Extra add-ons can be requested for special occasions, such as breakfast in bed, a bottle of Champagne, wine or bucket of beer on ice on arrival, a mixed seasonal bouquet of flowers, chocolate covered strawberries, artisanal cheese, and fruit plate, or a dozen roses.
Spa
Set on a mountaintop overlooking North Georgia’s historic Sautee Valley, The Spa at Lucille’s is a tranquil hideaway to relax and be pampered. Open to the public, as well as overnight guests of the Inn, The Spa at Lucille’s specializes in traditional and custom treatments to energize and refresh body and soul.
Connected to the inn by a covered walkway, the Spa is designed to reflect the soft green and golden hues of the surrounding landscapes and offers the perfect place to unwind after a day of hiking or mountain biking one of the many trails in the area. has an extensive spa menu featuring massages, body treatments, skin care, facials and salon services, as well as signature services such as Dry Brush & Aromatherapy Massage, Agave Nectar Skin Softening Wrap, and Lucille’s Nourishing & Hydrating Facial. The Spa uses 100% organic products and offers a variety of packages for special occasions, however, Spa services are by appointment only.
Weddings
Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa is an idyllic locale for small, intimate weddings and elopements, as well as small business meetings and retreats, with a private meeting space for up to 30 people. The Inn offers a beautiful setting for weddings with picture-perfect views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance, as well as an array of services such as cakes, photographers, and a wedding planner. Weddings held at Lucille’s includes a personalized ceremony at the venue of choice, a wedding officiant, bridal bouquet, matching groom’s boutonnière and a professional wedding consultant. Additional service for wedding parties includes luxurious overnight accommodations, gourmet cuisine and evening treats, exclusive use of the Spa and wellness center and an array of activities in and around the area.
Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa is also ideally suited to host small meetings and corporate retreats, as well as gatherings like book clubs, family reunions and clubs. The Inn provides intimate venues and flexible spaces ranging from executive-style boardrooms to the relaxed outdoor deck with stunning views. Meeting packages include services such as comfortable accommodations and guest rooms for overnight guests, gourmet cuisine, exclusive use of the Spa and wellness center, friendly staff and a professional event planner if required, and an array of activities in and around the area.
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964 Rabun Rd, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571, website, Phone: 706-878-5055
Conclusion
Boasting beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the picturesque Sautee Valley from a mountain top ridge, Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa is a luxury bed and breakfast and day spa in the heart of Georgia’s wine country. Situated just outside the quaint Village of Sautee, the Inn is surrounded by several award-winning wineries and spectacular natural landscapes, making it an ideal base for exploring this stunning Georgian countryside.
One of the best romantic weekend getaways from Atlanta, The elegant and inviting Inn offers luxurious accommodations with all the modern conveniences needed for relaxed holiday living. Guests are treated to a complimentary gourmet breakfast every morning and homemade sweet treats and drinks in the evening, which can be enjoyed on the back porch of the Inn. Climb into the Inn’s Crow’s Nest for magnificent panoramic 360-degree views of the mountains and Sautee Valley and superb stargazing. Spend the day being pampered in the Inn’s onsite spa and wellness center or stroll into the nearby Village of Sautee for shopping, wine-tasting, dining and visiting museums. The little village is home to several antique and craft shops and unique boutiques, as well as a variety of local restaurants and the Sautee-Nacoochee Theatre, which hosts regular performances.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Chattooga and Chattahoochee Rivers offer white-water rafting, tubing, and fishing, while the beautiful terrain of the Sautee Valley is ideal for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, zip lining or hot air balloon adventures.
