Birthdays & Celebrations in Mystic Falls
The Hideaway at Mystic Falls in Covington, Georgia has become a go-to destination for birthday celebrations, milestone trips, and unforgettable surprises. Guests travel from across the Southeast and beyond — from Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, Virginia, and farther — to celebrate in a setting that makes every detail feel intentional.
Optional celebration packages include custom gothic rose arch setups, signature quote banners, 1864-era treats, and curated keepsakes. For birthday surprises, guests coordinate with Amanda in advance — she has coordinated cakes, custom welcome notes, and room decorations that arrive before the guest does.
Covington, Georgia — 45 minutes east of Atlanta on I-20 — is the real-world Mystic Falls. For fans of The Vampire Diaries, celebrating a birthday here means waking up a short walk from Elena's house, the clock tower, and the Mystic Grill. The combination of themed experience and a genuinely beloved town is what keeps guests coming back year after year.
★★★★★ Alex · Troy, OH
February 2026
“You're not just buying a place to stay, you're paying for an experience. It was so fun and we had the best time for my sister-in-law's 30th birthday. What a wonderful house, hostess, and town!”
★★★★★ Nicole · Harvey, LA
January 2026
“Amanda is an excellent host!! We went for my daughter's 18th birthday and she helped me by surprising my daughter with a cake and note waiting for her when we checked in. The place was awesome! We are already planning another trip there.”
★★★★★ Michel · Miami, FL
January 2026
“We went to celebrate my wife's birthday and we were delighted with the experience, a beautiful property, with spectacular attention to detail. Amanda is an excellent host — the house had details that we did not expect to find and that we loved.”
★★★★★ Jordan · Sims, NC
January 2026
“My wife and I stayed here for her surprise birthday trip and absolutely loved it. The home was very clean and smelled amazing the whole stay. The decorations were so fun and matched the theme perfectly! Highly recommend!”
★★★★★ Zaasia · Richmond, VA
November 2025
“I took this trip for my birthday and the host, Amanda, treated me like I was family. The games/challenges were so much fun!! Amanda also helped me find local events related to the tv show and restaurants in the area. Thank you Amanda for making this trip so iconic and unforgettable!!”
★★★★★ Amie · Chesapeake, VA
July 2025
“This was hands down the most incredible and creative Airbnb experience we've ever had! The secret passageway? Absolutely brilliant. Solving the clues to find it felt like a real escape room inside Mystic Falls. My daughter's 21st birthday could not have been more fun or more memorable.”
★★★★★ Katie · Burleson, TX
July 2025
“We brought our little family for a trip to celebrate our daughter's 13th birthday, Katherine style and it was AMAZING!!! We loved the little trinkets and scavenger hunts Katherine sent us on. We will tell everyone we know how much we loved it and sing Amanda's praise to the world!”
★★★★★ Hannah
July 2025
“Everything was Epic! Amanda decorated and was super courteous setting up a secret birthday surprise for my group and even included extras, kept tabs the whole weekend. The place was so beautiful, there was stuff in every corner to discover.”
★★★★★ Allison · Childersburg, AL
January 2025
“Hands down the best place we have stayed! My daughter had the best 15th birthday ever!!! We are already planning our next trip and hope to stay here again!”
★★★★★ Kelly · Marrero, LA
November 2024
“We went for my daughter's 15th birthday and couldn't have picked a more perfect place. Amanda left a sweet personalized message for my daughter with a special gift. I've stayed at plenty of places but never one like this. Highly recommend and would stay again.”
★★★★★ Hattie · Hyden, KY
October 2024
“If you are wanting your Vampire Diaries dreams to come true, please book the hideaway! Thanks so much Amanda for making our Vampire Diaries dreams come true. I will be staying again!”
★★★★★ Marquita · Valrico, FL
July 2024
“Amanda made my daughter's 15th birthday one to remember. The Hideaway is one of the best places we have ever stayed at. You feel like you're stepping in the Vampire Diaries world. The attention to detail in the house was amazing!!!!”
★★★★★ Jonathan · Pittston, PA
July 2024
“Our stay at the Hideaway was way more than I expected. Amanda was very thoughtful and even gave my daughter a Christmas gift in July!”
★★★★★ Terri
June 2024
“My sister and I highly recommend staying with Amanda! The goodie bags, cupcakes, blood bags, necklaces, roses, t-shirts and snacks were very much appreciated. She put so much effort into making our 'Sister's Trip' one we will never forget and so EPIC!!”
★★★★★ Melissa
May 2024
“We drove 12 hours for my daughter's 19th birthday and it was worth every hour. The home was amazing and beautifully decorated for her birthday. It was everything we expected and more. We will definitely go back!!”
★★★★★ Juliet · Chicago, IL
April 2024
“Amanda was an amazing host! Went there for my birthday weekend & she decorated the place so beautifully! Decorations & the small details to make the place a Vampire Diaries dream come true! It was epic, thank you so much!”
★★★★★ Logan
October 2023
“They went out of their way to make everything special for a surprise birthday and proposal weekend! Even had it decorated, roses and birthday cake! House decor was amazing!”
★★★★★ Adam · Fort Payne, AL
September 2023
“The antique furniture, decorations, and candles make this house so amazing. Everything was extra clean. They even took the time to decorate for my daughter's 16th birthday! Definitely give this house a try — it's simply wonderful.”
★★★★★ Cynthia
October 2025
“My girls and I LOVED everything about this perfect little gem! What a fantastic spot for her 20th birthday getaway weekend. Amanda was so kind and helpful with any questions I had. We can't wait to go back!!!”
★★★★★ Kennedy
July 2024
“The Hideaway was so amazing and beautiful!! It truly made me feel like I was living in 1864 with the Salvatores and Katherine!! It was the best way to spend and celebrate my 20th birthday! I will definitely be back!”
★★★★★ Nelson
February 2024
“The hideaway was the perfect home for our Mystic Falls visit. The house was beautifully decorated for my daughter's 17th birthday. We loved all the special little touches that were left for us.”