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Southern Cross Guest Ranch

3.5 star property

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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1670 Bethany Church Rd, Madison, GA, 30650
  • Place, Rogers House and Rose Cottage
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Madison Morgan County Visitor Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Heritage Hall
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Resort View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Southern Cross Guest Ranch

Along with a restaurant, this bed & breakfast has coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a fridge in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool and free use of bicycles are on-site.
Southern Cross Guest Ranch offers 17 accommodations with a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Southern Cross Guest Ranch. During your stay, you'll be close to Upper Carmichael Lake. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Dining Room
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a gift shop, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles, hiking/biking trails and horse riding/rentals
  • 14 minutes by car from Lake Oconee and 12 minutes from Beacon Heights Shopping Center
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, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games 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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Dining Room – Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Dining Room

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Horseback riding is not included in the rates, extra fees apply.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests will receive an access code.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 15 March and close on 15 November.
  • 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. 57 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and very spacious, staff was very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and food. Room was great and the horses were a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The facility and rooms were immaculate, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yogaraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very calm, homely and unique ranch experience that my family thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique place with amazing service, looking forward to staying longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was just the breath of fresh air we needed! The ranch was like something out of a Hallmark movie(which I love). The staff was so welcoming and accommodating to our every need. There is so much I could say, from the beautiful horses to the comfy beds, good food and just peaceful atmosphere! Wewilldefinitely be
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Great property! Loved all the fury friends!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place! Staff and accommodations are fantastic. Will be back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The horses is why I went and was not disappointed. We were unable to ride but it was due to the weather. Breakfast was delicious and a lot of fun activities if it hadn’t rained the whole time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CarLeigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so beautiful, quiet, and amazing!!! I have a horse allergy and no interest in horses so I almost didn’t book but options were running low and I took a risk and I’m so glad I did!! It was so EXTREMELY clean and I could’ve easily stayed for a week and had so much fun in such a calming environment. I can’t wait to come back with my kids and stay longer to truly enjoy how put together the inn was!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomasina

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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved this place! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Our stay was short, but we enjoyed our time. I'm already thinking my grandkids would like this for a future stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been there numerous times. Love the horseback riding!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We will be back

Our family really enjoyed the stay. We felt welcomed and at home on the propeety
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was surprised by the size and quality. Food was excellent. Very friendly staff. Will book there when we are in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was absolutely beautiful and the accommodations were great! The room was spacious and the pool area was very inviting! The dinner buffet was filled with many delicious options to choose from and was very convenient. I would suggest a vent for the bathroom and possibly a mini fridge in each room. I would definitely love to return with my daughter and her friend for another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent R

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camila

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