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Southern Cross Guest Ranch

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Madison B&B

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Resort View | Bathroom
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Resort View

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1670 Bethany Church Rd, Madison, GA, 30650
  • Rock Eagle Effigy Mound
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Lake Oconee
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Lake Oconee Village
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Resort view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Resort View

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Madison

In Madison .Stay at this Madison B&B and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Oconee and Beacon Heights Shopping Center. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Rogers House and Rose Cottage and Madison Morgan County Visitor Center.
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What's nearby

  • Madison Morgan County Visitor Center - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Madison Morgan Cultural Center - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Rock Eagle Effigy Mound - 14 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Lake Oconee - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Lake Oconee Village - 27 min drive - 28.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dos Amigos - Mexican Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Southern Cross Guest Ranch

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Madison B&B
Southern Cross Guest Ranch offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Southern Cross Guest Ranch. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Madison bed & breakfast.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Southern Cross Guest Ranch offers 17 accommodations with hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Madison bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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The Lodge On Lake Oconee

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
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The price is CA $149
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 3 are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open March 15 and close November 15.
  • Children 3 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Southern Cross Guest Madison
Southern Cross Guest Ranch Madison
Southern Cross Guest Ranch Bed & breakfast
Southern Cross Guest Ranch Bed & breakfast Madison

Southern Cross Guest Ranch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It snowed the weekend we were there, but still enjoyed going down to the barn to spend time with the horses. They are amazing. Disappointed by the breakfast/meals that were included. We couldn't go far because of the snow, so we were limited and the meals were disappointing. Thank God they had snacks !!! The cook/ kitchen manager appeared to not want to be there and it was evident in the food she served and her general attitude (unwelcoming).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis

Amazing stay. What a difference from similarly priced chain hotels in the area. Wish I had more time to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best B&B I’ve ever been to!

I only stayed one night but it was amazing! I have never stayed anywhere so clean and cozy in my life! Can’t wait to book again for a couple getaway! Beautiful location and the place is just amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Philippa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the horse riding. The property would be a great family weekend away. Simple but had so many things to do. Bikes. Swimming. Riley our trail ride guide was fantastic and very patient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel, Hawthorne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing beautiful place. So relaxing. Delicious food and very comfortable bed and a home feeling
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went for a quick one night get away. Had a great time, can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, well maintained and expertly furnished property. There are so many places, including the pool area, to sit, relax and listen to and watch the wildlife. It is set in wonderful grounds and extensive countryside with amazing views. We had breakfast daily which was plentiful and tasty and the service from staff was excellent throughout our stay. We did not ride, but if you are a horse rider this is a great place to stay. The nearby town of Madison (about a 15 min car journey) is delightful with a good selection of shops and restaurants and has an old town charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomasina

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Relaxing and enjoyable venue. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place to stay

Amazing place to stay. Service, food, and atmosphere are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Just for riding horses, not a hotel to stay in.

If you want to ride horses, stay here. A bit odd to me, clean, but needs a refresh. Beautiful grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED our time at Southern Cross Guest Ranch. The property was charming. The staff was super friendly. The horses were beautiful. Our room was large, beautiful and a perfect place to enjoy our anniversary.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Heaven on earth!! Staff and everyone was so nice! The horses were so sweet. Not rough at all. Our room was beautiful. Perfect place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karen was so helpful, my friend and I stayed at the ranch for a Con in Covington & it was just a short drive away. The ranch was beautiful and we loved all of the animals!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
He staff made an effort to make guests feel at home. The room was quiet and comfortable and offered a lovely view. Snacks and drinks were available 24/7, and the breakfast was fine. My only suggestion would be to serve the breakfast at a warmer temperature. At serving time, the food was fairly cold; not a good temperature for eggs and pancakes. The horses were gorgeous and very well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Tacky decor but clean. No iron or ironing board in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful vacation at Southern Cross Guest Ranch.

This place was amazing. I have gone twice and truly enjoyed both stays. The staff were wonderful. It is a place you can enjoy whether you ride horses or not. I used it as a B&B. It was very relaxing. I also enjoyed walking to the stables to feed the horses treats. The food is amazing. You would be surprised with the options you have to choose from. With the B&B a you have the option to include lunch and dinner with your stay if you want to. With the all inclusive horse riding pkg it was included.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ranee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderfull

Wonderful to wonderful place. Relaxing and so nice! Have already recommend it to my office and all my friend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can't wait to go back

My daughter and I had a wonderful time at the Ranch. We're pet the horses, played with the cats and dogs who live there, she saw the most incredible stars at night. Breakfast was excellent and if you tell them you're diet restrictions they'll work with them. The rooms are beautiful and have character. There are tons of places to sit and relax. The only negative thing I would say is they had terrible 1-ply toilet paper. So we're definitely going back, but maybe I'll bring a roll or two.
Sunset on the ranch
One of the many horses to pet
Willie Nelson, the friendliest cat ever
Horses playing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023