The Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick … I was there 10 years ago and even today the time I spent there brings back memories with a smile--a big smile. The place was, and still is (as I hear from friends who recently visited), the best place one can go to recharge the inner battery. It's great. It was an experience on its own.
The Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick … This one is like no other. A destination unto itself! Don't miss this one, travel out of your way to get here and plan to stay awhile... you won't want to leave. Trust me, come to America just for this!
The Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick … The worst thing about this hostel for me is that it's about 9,000 miles away. I stayed there in November for what was supposed to be 2 nights. After my fifth night I had to force myself to leave. How can I sum it up? Imagine a beautiful forset....add in some great food, relaxed atmosphere, stimulating conversation with friendly interesting fun people.....around a dancing camp fire under the stars. And doorknobs!!
Atlanta International Hostel in Atlanta … fantastic! we went there with my boyfriend at the last minute and we enjoyed the place so much that we decided to stay another night! the area is really convenient, five minutes walking from the first underground station (which is just three stations from downtown). the staff was just amazing! without asking anything back the girl at the reception has been really nice to us. we had a lovely room, lot better than what you could except from a hostel in most countries. it was just perfect as an hostel and i would recommend it to everybody who wants to travel and like contact with people!
The Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick … I have been a part of the hostel family for about eight years. I have experienced time and again the wonder and beauty of the people and situations that the hostel seems to manifest. If you need rest, it's there. If you need a friend, they are there as well. That's the beauty of the place, it's exactly what you need it to be. Today I'm thankful for the memories of love, light and life! Can't wait to go back. What are you waiting for? See ya there.
The Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick … We love the Hostel. St. Simons Island is just a few minutes away so you can spend the day at the beach and come back for dinner (included with your stay). May and June have biting flies which suck, so plan on wearing long pants and shirts. Many folks swim in the spring fed pool in the nude, which is a normal thing for our family but may not be for everyone else. My children never want to leave and always ask "Why can't real life be like this?"
The Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick … I love this place. I remember the first day I walked up to the front porch, it was the most peaceful feeling I had felt in a long, long time.
The people I have crossed paths with there make up a big part of my life now. I will never be the same.
The Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick … I stayed here in 2001. I left this place covered in mosquitoes and happy as hell. It was by far one of the best memories of my lifetime. One night is definitely not enough time to take in everything it has to offer. I now have moved into the Georgia area from California and I plan on visiting often...hell, maybe even this weekend.
The Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick … I adore the hostel, the kindness and creativity of the people, not to mention their stories. The tranquillity and beauty of the forest always reminds me of what is truly important in life. We love this magic place so much that my partner and I got married there, complete with a surprise hosteller that happened to be a classical harpist.
One word of caution: try to avoid mosquito season.
Hiker Hostel in Dahlonega … I visited this hostel late summer 2009 and was very impressed by its top-notch hospitality, friendliness, and most notably its impeccable cleanliness. I've stayed at a few hostels in my day, and have admittedly had to "bite the bullet" sometimes when it came time to take a shower or use the kitchen; not the case with this one. You detect the wafting aroma of clean the moment you enter and it never goes away. The other major selling point of this hostel is its price, $16/night at the time of this review. I'd planned to stay at an area campground ($15/night) before I luckily stumbled upon the Hiker Hostel. For $1 more per night I received all the aforementioned benefits as well as a hearty, delicious family-style breakfast each morning and the knowledgeable owners of the hostel even gave me some leads on nearby hiking areas, which were spot-on. I would fully recommend this hostel.
The Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick … I stayed at this "hostel" more than twenty years ago and remember it fondly. Since that time I have traveled across the world, married, had a child, had a career, divorced and gone back to University. I still remember my stay and the friends I made there as a significant event in my life.
The Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick … The hostel in the forest opened up a new chapter in my life. My first night there was December 31, 1999. I rang in the new year with some good friends and several new friends. The magic of the hostel is powerful -- it attracts soulful, big-hearted people from all walks of life. On every return visit I have met several interesting people. No matter what goes on in life, staying at the hostel allows me to realize that I am not my circumstances. I am neither my thoughts nor my feelings. As well I have learned a lot about living with a small physical impact on the Earth. The hostel isn't for everyone. If you cannot get by without the plushest of accommodations, stay far away. If nature is your bitch, stay far away. If you feel -- or at least have a sneaky suspicion -- that the universe is a magical and beautiful place, then go! Call in advance though -- space is limited.
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