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Southern Cross Guest Ranch

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Madison with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Southern Cross Guest Ranch combines countryside charm with genuine hospitality. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet on the sunny terrace or gather around the firepit in the evenings. The ranch offers horseback riding, mountain biking trails, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1670 Bethany Church Rd, Madison, GA, 30650

What's nearby

  • Rogers House and Rose Cottage - 9 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Madison Morgan County Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Madison Town Park - 10 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Madison Morgan Cultural Center - 10 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Lake Oconee - 13 min drive - 14.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Godfathers Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hardees - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Southern Cross Guest Ranch

Bed & breakfast in a rural location
Consider a stay at Southern Cross Guest Ranch and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a firepit. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like mountain biking and horseback riding. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a vending machine, and outdoor furniture
  • A gift shop, a TV in the lobby, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Southern Cross Guest Ranch have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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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

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 elevator

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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March 15 to November 15
Children 3 years old and younger are not permitted 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Cross Guest Ranch have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Southern Cross Guest Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Cross Guest Ranch?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Cross Guest Ranch?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Southern Cross Guest Ranch located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is within 9 mi (15 km) of Beacon Heights Shopping Center, Lake Oconee, and Rogers House and Rose Cottage. Madison Morgan County Visitor Center and Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Southern Cross Guest Ranch Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

8/10 Good

wendy

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

DEEANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow! What an amazing place. Beautiful, well loved and managed property. The front office manager (Karen) was wonderful and happy to give us the properties history. Dinner was well thought out and excellent. They had a spread of everything you could imagine potatoes, Ribs, chicken, beans, huge salad bar with all the fixings and desert lots of it!! I was impressed.I need to also mention the dinning room with 10 huge windos overlooking the pool, large flowering trees and the pasture of horses, donkies and ponies. I came here with my daughter for her 16th Birthday and we really enjoyed our time. The property was incredible to walk. They had geese, ducks, over 150 horses, hummingbirds and butterflies I could not ask for a nicer country ranch to visit. We will come back for sure but with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Celine

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

Magnifique Ranch

Un vrai havre de paix , nous serions bien restés 3 jours de plus . Les animaux , les chevaux , le site , la chambre , le petit déjeuner tout était parfait .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Philippa

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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

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

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

Joy

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

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