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6 Charming Cabins for Two



Life is demanding and it’s so easy to get caught up in everything you feel like you have to do day in and day out. Even the happiest of couples can find themselves in a regular rut, but it’s important to take time out of your busy lives to work on your relationship and focus on each other.

One of the best ways to reconnect is to have new experiences together. This gives you the perfect opportunity to discover new things to talk about, acquire new memories, and appreciate uninterrupted time for intimate moments. Add a stunning mountain backdrop and these six charming cabins for two are a perfect escape for reconnecting with your partner!

Cabin Sweet Cabin

Set deep in the My Mountain area of Morganton this hidden gem tucked away at the end of a short country lane offers a secluded and serene setting for your mountain vacation. With its warm decor and cheerful atmosphere, Cabin Sweet Cabin will make you feel right at home. This pet-friendly cabin even has a security gate on the main deck for keeping pets safe, so they can share the view with you!

Cuddle by the stone wood-burning fireplace on cooler nights or warm up in the bubbling hot tub on the private deck while enjoying a nightcap and breathtaking panoramic vistas. Cabin Sweet Cabin is a sweet retreat, offering privacy and a perfect place to unwind. Spend some time here with the one you love and you’ll truly experience ‘la dolce vita’.

Cozy Lakeview

Your vacation time is precious, so make the most of it by choosing an extraordinary destination like the North Georgia cabin rental Cozy Lakeview. With breathtaking picture-postcard views of Lake Blue Ridge framed by a canopy of trees and a majestic mountain backdrop, this very special place will calm you down, soothe your mind, relax your body and renew your spirit.

Located in a gated community on two wooded acres on former Native American land – many arrowheads and stone tools have been found right outside the door – the cabin is just six miles from downtown Blue Ridge and minutes from the Toccoa River and all the land and water activities the Aska Adventure Area has to offer. For a couple wanting to reconnect and unplug (not child friendly with open staircase and hot wood burning stove). Cozy Lakeview will soothe and comfort you and fill you with a sense of peace that you can only find when you’re surrounded by nature. Your worries and cares will melt away like magic, and you’ll feel relaxed and renewed – and never want to leave.

Lil’ Slice of Heaven

This enchanting Georgia mountain cabin rental is indeed a Lil’ Slice of Heaven. Perfect for a romantic getaway, this two bedroom cabin has plenty of room but is small enough to feel warm and cozy. It’s a place so relaxed and comfortable; you’ll feel like you’re walking on clouds. Your ride up Cherry Log Mountain will set the tone for your tranquil escape.

Looking through the canopied trees towards the mountaintops, you’ll feel so at peace here in your quaint little haven. Lil’ by lil’, the sky will change a spectacular array of colors before you as the sun goes down. Enjoy romantic evenings under the stars as you share a champagne toast by the light of the gas fire stand, or while immersed in the soothing bubbles of the hot tub. Spend some time on cloud nine with your special someone, and enjoy your own Lil’ Slice of Heaven in the North Georgia Mountains.

Stairway to Heaven

Ascend high into the mountains and climb up the front stairs of Stairway to Heaven where your vacation will reach a whole new level. This perfectly-appointed two-bedroom cottage is a truly romantic getaway with custom touches throughout. The home’s private ambiance belies its treasured location in My Mountain community and its easy 15 minute proximity to downtown Blue Ridge.

Stairway to Heaven’s dramatic wall of glass will draw you out toward the amazing covered deck overlooking spectacular mountain and pastoral views. You’ll feel torn about where to spend your time — out on the deck relaxing at the dining table and eating al fresco or back inside where the home’s unbelievable touches draw you in for restful luxuriating. Whatever your desire, Stairway to Heaven has it all. This custom home with true luxury fineries will keep your romantic getaway on Cloud Nine.

Sunset Lodge

Nestled on over three acres of unspoiled beauty, Sunset Lodge is located in one of Blue Ridge’s most serene and ideal spots. Sitting on a ridgeline located on Sunrock Mountain, this home has been thoughtfully built to perfectly face the ever-changing, natural light shows that continuously play against the mountain ranges. This inviting, mountain retreat sleeps four and is a wonderful escape for two couples, a small family, or a romantic getaway.

When you first arrive at Sunset Lodge, you won’t know what to explore first… Will you run around the wrap around deck to scan the magnificent views from all of its vantage points? With rocking chairs and patio furniture dotted around the deck’s perimeter, there is no shortage of viewing opportunities. Relaxation also awaits in this area during afternoon cook-outs on the gas grill, and evenings warmed by the chimanea. Or what about roasting some marshmallows to make s’mores over the fire pit located just few steps down onto the property. Regardless on how you spend your time, you realize you’ve found your perfect mountain getaway in Sunset Lodge.

White Tail Crossing

White Tail Crossing is a decidedly romantic, two-bedroom cabin sitting perfectly at the crossroads of luxury and serenity. Situated in the Aska Adventure Area close to all that is Blue Ridge, the home has magnificent wooded mountain views.

Meditative moments on a hammock off of the master bedroom overlooking Rich Mountain provide a perfect first course to relaxation. Yet, the most delicious rest awaits you in the queen-sized pillow-top master canopied bed with high thread count bedding and silky linens. You will appreciate the details at White Tail Crossing and reconnect with yourself – or your loved one – in comfort and with contentment.

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Escape to the Blue Ridge Mountains



Guest Blog by Forever Freckled.

If you haven’t already experienced the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia, you should! Our families have been visiting this area for the last 6 years. Each time we return, it becomes even more special. There is something so incredibly quaint and peaceful about the small town of Blue Ridge.

Growing up in South Florida, we do not get to experience the amazing change in seasons. If you know us sisters, we are always talking about “sweater weather” and how badly we want to see the leaves change colors.

Well, we’ve teamed up again with Escape To Blue Ridge who always help us experience incredible family trips in the Blue Ridge Mountains! As we gear up for our next trip, we are excited to share information about Escape to Blue Ridge, the company we rent the cabins from, as well as some of the best activities and spots to hit up on your journey. If you love a vacation with a small town feel and views to die for, this trip is one for you.

We also want to lend you some pointers for traveling with a ton of kids! You may deal with plenty of tantrums, tears, accidents, and fights along with the fun. But if you’re well prepared, you’ll make it out in one piece.

Escape to Blue Ridge

For the past 6 years, we have reserved our mountain family cabin with Escape to Blue Ridge. The most amazing part about this company is that they have hundreds of homes you can reserve, making it easy to choose the cabin that best suits the needs and preferences of your family.

The trip we took a couple of years ago was AMAZING! We want to share those adventures with you again, so let’s get started!

The Cabin

We love a cabin with mountain views and a great outdoor space that’s big enough for our three families. We could not believe our eyes when we arrived on this trip. The kids were in heaven, and the views were spectacular!

There are no words to describe this place.

The name of our cabin was Falling Waters Lodge, named after the two small waterfalls running down the front yard. Let me tell you, the house was spotless, at least in the moment we all arrived. The details and decor that went into creating this home were unlike anything we’ve ever seen. The cabin had a large open kitchen with top-of-line appliances and large windows to look out over the Blue Ridge Mountains while you cook.

There was also a hot tub on the downstairs patio to enjoy the few cold mountain nights. The bottom floor had a media room for movie nights with the kids and a play room with ping pong, billiards, and air hockey. There was a large open fire pit in the front next to the waterfalls where we made s’mores every night.

And even with all that, the most incredible part of this home was being able to wake up at 7am (before the kids) to enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise and seeing the most amazing fog spread across the mountain tops.

That view was worth the entire trip for us!

Things to Do in the Blue Ridge Mountains

On this particular trip, we spent 6 event filled days in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Here are some of our favorite activities from the trip and our top must do activities when visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Atlanta Aquarium

This aquarium is amazing, and the kids will love it. Take some extra time after flying into Atlanta before heading to Blue Ridge, or before you head home, check out this great aquarium.

Mercier Orchards

For us, this stop is one of the most memorable stops in Blue Ridge. There is something so special about visiting an orchard. We took a hay ride with the kiddos up to the orchard fields where they let you roam around picking and eating apples. The kids had a blast, and Mason even lost a tooth biting into an apple!

After picking apples, we walked around their enormous shop trying homemade foods and buying tons of their famous maple syrup and homemade fried apple pies. The fried apple pies disappeared before we even made it back to the car!

Burt’s Farm

What is fall without a pumpkin patch? This day was so much fun! Besides a few major temper tantrums, we managed to have a really great time. The ride around this property on the tractor was so much fun, and the kids had a blast. We got to see how the pumpkins grow and some of the biggest pumpkins we have ever seen! And of course, they had fun Halloween decorations to give us some good decorating ideas for home!

Hiking

The parents decided that one afternoon the guys would get some alone time, and the ladies would get to do the same the next day. Our husbands went fly fishing in the Toccoa River (please see the hilarious, yet handsome, photo below), and we went hiking.

We made videos on toddler bathroom accidents and literally almost peed our pants laughing so hard!

Everyone was in full hiking gear, but we were probably the least prepared on our trail! We hiked at Springer Mountain, which is the very beginning of the Appalachian trail that leads north all the way up to Maine. There are so many great hikes and waterfalls around the Blue Ridge Mountains, even ones that are less challenging and more kid friendly.

Lily Pad Village

This spot has the cutest little fishing pond and gem mining spot that you ever did see! The kids loved spending the morning here. They sorted through their rock buckets full of soil, mining for gems and keeping some of the cool rocks and gems they found. We spent some time fishing by the pond using live bait. They also have a mini-golf course built into the side of the mountain!

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

This trip was very cool for the kids and great for the parents, especially if you go during the fall when the leaves are changing. The scenery on the ride is beautiful. The hour-long train ride on Blue Ridge’s old train cars takes you to a quaint town in Tennessee where you can shop the general stores and enjoy some southern food.

Our kids enjoyed riding the train and sitting in the open cart! Also, close to the train station in Blue Ridge is an amazing public park for the kids. We spent a lot of time there, until one of the kids had an accident in his pants, and we had to leave!

Three Sisters Fudge & Das Kauffee Haus

All day, every day! We ate so much fudge and drank so much coffee, and I am not upset about it! These are just two of the many perfect little shops you can stop at for fudge and coffee in downtown Blue Ridge.

We are obsessed with walking around main street going in and out of all their great shops.

BBQ and S’mores

Do not miss out on BBQ and s’mores – you don’t even have to leave your cabin! Yes, going out to dinner is fun but not always with 6 kids in tow. So we cooked at the cabin most of the time, and it made things a lot easier. We ate dinner outside and built a fire for the kids to make s’mores.

Some of our best memories from this trip were made staying home at the cabin!

Once the kids were in bed by 8:30pm, the parents enjoyed alone time and even some of our own s’mores, too!

Black Sheep Restaurant

Hands down, Black Sheep is the restaurant you want to visit in Blue Ridge. We were lucky enough to have one parent’s night out during the trip and decided to head to the main street of Blue Ridge and try this raved about dinner spot. This place is an historical home converted into one of the coolest restaurants we have ever seen. In the past when we visited Blue Ridge, we heard about this place but we didn’t feel like it would be family friendly.

But on this trip, new owners had completely revamped the restaurant in the best way possible. The ambiance and atmosphere are comfortable and casual, but it still has that fine dining feel we were craving.

We were lucky to be seated outside on the patio where the guys could watch their football during the meal. They even have an old-school movie night on the front lawn, which is such a great touch for bringing families and children to the restaurant!

Our meal was amazing, and the food was top notch. Seriously, everything was delicious, but we must say the crab cakes and the lamb bolognese were our favorites. For dessert, we had the most amazing pumpkin cheesecake ever…a slice of heaven.

Tips on Traveling with Kids

Oh man…before you do anything else, read this article Katie wrote on traveling with kids.

Now, for the tips. Our first tip is simple – just don’t take the kids with you!

Just kidding!

We were all nervous before we left, but I have to say, the kids were great. We had a few tantrums and one nasty cold that spread around fast, but we did well. The one thing that helped us immensely was preparation!

For the airport, make sure you stock snacks, iPads, movies, games, and whatever you can stuff in your bag. Entertainment and distraction are key! We had some really fun travel games that the kids LOVED playing.

The looks we got boarding a plane with 6 kids were laughable. But never say you’re sorry as a mom. We realized we were apologizing for having kids on the plane…that’s ridiculous, right? This is life. Kids fly, and we will do our very best to keep them happy, but sometimes, kids will be kids. Luckily, ours all behaved pretty well, and we didn’t get too many dirty looks.

A great tip to keep your kid busy and interested is to let them oversee their own suitcase. Each kid had their own personalized suitcase that they were responsible for. It was so cute how much they loved having matching luggage with their cousins, and they were proud to show off their bags!

We also brought nap mats which the kids used for movie nights in the media room. Sleeping bags would be fun, too!

Final Thoughts on Traveling to the Blue Ridge Mountains

All we can say is that Blue Ridge is a magical escape that takes you to a different world. It’s a great place for families or for couples.

Blue Ridge has it all!

We are so happy we discovered this amazing vacation spot, so we can create more memories over the years. All the cabins from Escape to Blue Ridge are incredible. We have stayed in a few cabins now, but if you need a 4+ bedroom home, and it is available, we highly recommend you book the cabin Falling Waters Lodge. It has that special, warm feeling of home you long for on family vacations. We most certainly will go back!

Thanks Escape to Blue Ridge for having us and letting us experience this amazing trip with our families!

Love,

Carrie, Katie, and Alison

*This trip was sponsored but all opinions are our own! We mean it!

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Isn’t it Romantic



A few years ago, you and your spouse promised each other a weekly date, knowing that it would be good (maybe even great) for your relationship. You’ve still been trying to find time for that first date. “Life” somehow always seems to take precedence, and finding time away from the merry –go-round we ride day in and day out has been nearly impossible.  Maybe it’s time to jump off that ride for just a few days. It’s time to come to the mountains and re-discover each other.  

Let’s start by renting a cabin in Blue Ridge for a romantic weekend for two. You arrive on Friday night. You enjoy an evening of sipping champagne in the hot tub and….. well, you know the rest of that evening …. 

Falling Waters Lodge

When you wake up on Saturday at noon,  feeling more connected than you have in a while, it’s time to share even more time together.

And then you realize you have nearly forgotten how to just spend time together.

Here are some suggestions to help open up the gateway to re-discovery. 

A Walk in the Woods of a Poet

You know what your heart feels, but you’ve never been able to put it to prose like a poet. The Byron Herbert Reece Farm and Heritage Center will cover that for you. Located in Union County, just a stone’s throw from Blue Ridge, this 9+ acre parcel is where Reece, a celebrated 20th Century Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet was born and raised. Now restored into a beautiful public park, with lovely walking trails cradled along Wolf’s Creek, you can take an easy stroll to our favorite romantic stop simply known as the Poetry Trail. Here you’ll discover four small islands of stone with seating at each slab that has been carved with a different poem from the Reece collection. Pick a poem, read it together and talk about your life shared, there in the stillness of the moment.

Keeping it Spa-cial

One of the most popular services our cabin couples like to take advantage of at local Serenity in the Mountains Spa is the Couples Massage. With cozy, heated tables, in a beautifully appointed private room, two therapists will give you the massage style you each prefer. Then afterward, you both can relax alone in front of the fireplace, making this a totally romantic experience.

Over a Cocktail

Maybe it’s a little later than noon before you both want to get going. You both decide you need a little nourishment but you really aren’t ready for dinner, but a great conversation over a good cocktail or two is what you’re feeling for this afternoon. We highly recommend you find a seat on the patio or on the porch at The Black Sheep. Their bartenders are highly skilled, their $5 bar menu (served from 2 till 5) is an outrageously cheap gourmet delight and the atmosphere is divine. 

Keep It Moving

Your lives seem like they are in perpetual motion, and you aren’t always on the same ride. This is a great time to move in the same direction sharing the jaunt, whether by land or by sea.  For a romantic evening on the lake, contact Capt’n Joe and book an evening sunset pontoon boat ride on Lake Blue Ridge. Enjoy cuddling under the moon as the lake laps in a soothing motion, getting your heart beats to synchronize once again.

Would you like to propose all over again to the love of your life? Appalachian Trail Rides has the “horse” power you need to do it in style. Their “Proposal Ride”  is a 1.5 Hour reserved guided ride (includes a bottle of sparkling cider) on a private trail to a secluded romantic gazebo in the woods by a stream and lake.

Bring Back the Memories

Remember the good old fashion make out sessions you had at the Drive-in movie? Well, you can rekindle those sparks just around the bend at the Swan Drive-in here in Blue Ridge. This historic drive-in theater was established in 1955. It shows first-run movies, has great popcorn and hot dogs and they promise to not shine a light inside your car because they got a call from your concerned parents.  

Star Gazing

Sometimes relationships need perspective. We are so busy, day in and day out, each fighting the challenges presented to us, we forget the big picture. There’s no better reminder of our place in the universe than to stare up at the starlit night. Away from the glare of the city lights, there is nowhere better to observe the galaxy than here in the mountains. Grab a blanket and take a ride out to Cooper’s Creek Wildlife Management Area. Part of the US Forest Service, the Wildlife area is open 24 hours a day. It is just the perfect place to share a romantic evening, together, under the stars.

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10 Cabins with Awesome Fire Pits



There are a lot of Blue Ridge mountain cabin rentals with great views, charming décor and proximity to activities and recreation destinations. Some have many bedrooms and are great for large families and groups of friends, and some are cozy and quaint that are perfect for a small family or a two-couple or BFF getaway. Regardless of the cabin size and location after the sun sets and dusk falls across the mountains what better way to relax than to sit around the fire pit with your favorite people telling stories, roasting marshmallows, and creating memories to last a lifetime. On your next Escape to Blue Ridge, consider one of these ten cabins that have fantastic fire pits!

Bearway To Heaven

Perched on a forested hillside with an absolutely breathtaking view of the lush green mountains in the distance and Lake Blue Ridge shimmering below, this magnificent log home is surrounded by the glory of nature, and close to all the outdoor activities that the Aska Adventure Area has to offer.
Inside, its cathedral ceilings and huge windows let in light, create an open and airy feel, and maximize the view. Sunrises are especially spectacular! Or you can take in the view from a rocking chair or roast marshmallows over the fire pit, which has five colorful Adirondack chairs encircling it.

After the day’s activities, you’ll slumber in comfort in one of five comfortable bedrooms, each with luxurious bedding and a unique quilt. But the best thing about Bearway to Heaven is the blissful way you’ll feel when you’re there, and the memories of that feeling that you’ll take home with you.

Big Buck Lodge

Big Buck Lodge is a charming mountain chalet in a lovely wooded setting. But what sets this tri-level vacation home apart from the others are the unique, one of a kind touches you won’t find anywhere else. Built by local craftsman Jerry Sisson of Jerry’s Mountain Furniture for his daughter, it’s made of handcrafted wood floor-to-ceiling and throughout the house, with unique log beds and branch chairs and tables in every room.

Each of the three bedrooms are outfitted with a queen bed topped with a cozy quilt and a screened-in deck or balcony. There’s plenty of seating on the lower screened-in porch, including rocking chairs and a swing. Afterward, you can have a relaxing soak in the hot tub, or toast marshmallows over the fire pit while you enjoy the evening breeze. Big Buck Lodge’s ambiance is its best attribute. Its seasonal glorious views of mountain sunrises and sunsets, serene natural setting and the relaxed and happy way you’ll feel while you’re there make for an unforgettable getaway.

Cohutta Overlook

This cabin’s name, ‘Cohutta Overlook‘ tells it like it is — this home is perched beautifully on an overlook high above the spectacular Cohutta Wilderness. With more than 40,000 mountainous acres, it is the largest wilderness east of the Mississippi and runs from Fannin County, Georgia up to the Smoky Mountains on the Tennessee/North Carolina border. And here, at the Cohutta Overlook lodge you’ll be in the distinct position to be above it all.

This cozy cabin sits peacefully on the edge of Sunrock Mountain and has panoramic year-round views. This cabin is decorated in rustic elegance with custom furniture and attention to every detail. Start your day by enjoying the view overlooking the Cohutta mountain range and witness the flight of eagles and hawks as you sip your morning coffee on the large, open porch. If you are looking for a romantic mountain getaway, enjoy the beautiful spa on the main level and then relax by the stone fire pit or curl up in front of either of the two massive, stone fireplaces inside.

Come On Inn

Come on Inn and make yourself at home. In fact, that’s the very reason this cabin was given its welcoming name. Its cozy environment will make you feel like this is your home away from home right away. The cabin’s beautiful interior mixes mountain cabin decor with charming country accents to create a unique and inviting atmosphere all its own.

This gorgeous mountain home’s riverfront location is the envy of many other Blue Ridge cabin rentals. Sitting right on the shores of the Toccoa River, close to the Aska Adventure area. In the evening, there’s no better spot for stargazing than the lovely fire pit area. Gather some chairs, listen to the river flow and the crickets chirp, and take in these special moments with family or friends. What a serene way to end each day.

Meandering Moose

Meandering Moose is custom, 3000 sq/ft. luxurious cabin in a private mountain community appropriately named Natures Courtyard. Located in the Northern portion of the Georgia mountain region, it is ideal for all seasons offering a private secluded area and a gorgeous view of the hardwoods and evergreens for which this amazing region is known. Its private and rustic setting allows you to enjoy the peacefulness of the North Georgia mountains. 

The large covered deck spans the length of the entire back of the home offering several conversation areas to have quality time with your family and friends – whether gathering in front of the gorgeous outdoor stone fireplace or eating at the outside dining table. You can also enjoy the full deck on the front of the house in the rocking chairs and outdoor swing while waiting for the occasional deer to stroll by. Take in the views from the private Master Bedroom upper deck and still watch over the kids roasting marshmallows around the beautiful stone paved fire pit.

SpyGlass

SpyGlass is the name, the view will explain.  The largest of our Blue Ridge GA cabin rentals, seize the opportunity to stay in this $5 million custom resort lodge with its own private pool and spa, where you can come and go by helicopter, and treat the entire family to 8,000 sq. ft. of pure luxury and decadence. SpyGlass is the stuff of fairy tales.  Every detail, from the large log cross-beamed ceilings down to the polished wood floors, is dressed in elegance. 

Start your morning keeping fit and healthy with the help of gym-quality weight and exercise machine.  After your workout relax as you marvel at the wide-open 40-mile views before you. Set out fresh fruit and snacks in the gazebo for your guests while they swim, sunbathe or chat at tables and chairs throughout the deck. After dark, the fire pit is an enchanted place for stargazing and making s’mores.  

Stone Pine Lodge

Stone Pine Lodge is not your typical Blue Ridge mountain cabin rental. As you’d expect, this brand new vacation home has the rustic cabin feel, secluded private setting and breathtaking view of the mountains from its tri-level decks. There are enormous windows in its great room that let you take in nature in all its expansive glory. The cabin is also the epitome of effortless modern luxury, putting everything–state-of-the-art at your fingertips. With sound system TVs, lighting, remote gas fireplaces and hot tub with Bluetooth-enabled speakers throughout all with simplistic operations, the better to relax and enjoy the comforts of your home away from home.

The cabin can accommodate 11 guests in its three comfortable bedrooms (all with custom king beds with pillow top mattresses), a loft with a twin over queen bunk bed made of striking Amish wormy wood logs, and a queen-size rough saw timber sofa lounger in the game room. Step outside onto the decks and you can fire up the gas grill for a barbecue, settle into a rocker with a drink or soak your cares away in the six-person hot tub in the warmth of the custom level gas fireplace (there’s a wood-burning one too, on the entertainment deck above). Other options for outdoor fun include horseshoes, a corn hole game, rope swing, deck hammock and fire pit with seating for 12.

Toccoa Lookout Cottage

Toccoa Lookout Cottage is not your average Blue Ridge GA cabin rental. With 3,000 square feet of gorgeously decorated living space and four bedrooms to accommodate 11 people, all the comforts of home and amenities of a private resort, and the Toccoa River running through the property, this is a very special place. Beautifully crafted with two huge decks with plenty of seating overlooking the Toccoa and a third deck down the steps at the river’s edge with a picnic table, chairs and a fire pit, the property is customized for outdoor living.

Inside, this magnificent, updated, and unique home is warm and inviting.  It is elegantly furnished and decorated in soothing, calming neutral shades that complement the serene, tranquil ambiance of its natural setting. The cottage’s greatest asset is the way it will make you feel when you’re there and remember long after you leave.

Tondelia

Stepping into Tondelia, you’ll immediately be taken by its views and open, airy feel, with spacious rooms and windows at every turn. You’ll marvel at the careful attention to detail that’s been lavished throughout the cabin, where the game room is every bit as beautiful as the main floor and gorgeous bedrooms.

Looking for pure relaxation? Lounge on the leather sofas watching the big game, warmed by the cozy gas fireplace. Grill some burgers and eat lunch on the deck during halftime. Spend the afternoon in the gorgeous game room, playing billiards or soaking in the indoor Jacuzzi, gazing out at lush and vibrant fall foliage from your magnificent windows on the world. Hire a local chef to prepare a celebratory dinner for you and your guests. Enjoy some pre-dinner drinks and music out on the deck. Then retreat to the elegant dining room, where you’ll be treated to a fabulous meal and amazing views as the stars start peeking through the skylights above you. After dinner, bring some hot chocolate or a Spanish coffee down to the fire pit. Reminisce with your old friends by the light of the moon.

Woodentops

Woodentops is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of your everyday hectic life. Located in Mineral Bluff, just 15 minutes from the shops and restaurants of downtown Blue Ridge, this charming real-log cabin is the ideal family vacation destination. With room for eight guests in three bedrooms, the accommodations are spacious, comfortable and inviting.

You can breathe in fresh mountain air while relaxing with a glass of wine in a rocking chair or soaking in the soothing bubbles of the walk-in hot tub. Or settle into an Adirondack chair and pop open a bag of marshmallows to toast over the fire pit. The best thing about Woodentops is the peaceful, relaxed, refreshed way you’ll feel when you’re there, having fun with your family and friends (even the canine ones—you’re welcome to bring two small dogs). It’s the kind of magical place where memories are made, and yours will last a lifetime!

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9 Cabins with Incredible Game Rooms



Ha! I knew I was going to win!

What? Best two out of three determines the winner?

Alright then! Bring it!

This is my game right here. May the best man (or woman) win!

Oh yes, there is nothing more fun than a little trash talking before you take on your spouse, kid, or best friend in a friendly game of pool, foosball, air hockey, darts, video games or even old-fashioned board games. Bored teenagers are usually super thrilled to have new ways to beat their siblings and on rainy days you will be so thankful you considered the cabin’s gaming options when you booked your Escape to Blue Ridge. We in fact have 175 cabins with game rooms, but let’s take a look at the 9 most Incredible Game Rooms:

A Heaven on Earth

A Heaven on Earth is indeed in a heavenly spot atop a scenic ridge with two private, wooded acres to roam. This real log home offers a unique floor plan with two master suites featuring custom crafted log beds on the main level and adjoining bathrooms. Each also features direct access to the large deck overlooking the North Georgia Mountains. Game rooms have become ever so important in selecting the perfect cabin for your vacation. This one is no exception with dynamic offerings such as a beautiful pecan wood billiards table, foosball, and steps away from a warm and cozy lounging area in front of the stone fireplace. This is an ideal cabin offering the fulfillment of anyone’s aspirations for a great mountain getaway. Bring your better half, several friends or your whole family and everyone is sure to find “A Heaven on Earth!”

Aska Adventure Lodge

Aska is the Cherokee Native American word for “winter retreat,” however, this cabin is perfect in every season. The home’s professionally decorated and richly appointed great room features expansive glass windows that are strategically positioned to overlook the breathtaking and panoramic Aska Adventure area mountains. The Game Room features regulation size billiards, an air hockey table, a dart board and an Xbox gaming system. Aska Adventure Lodge is the perfect place and setting to clear the mind and steal away on vacation with your friends or family. Here, overlooking the mountains and upward to the sky-blue heavens, take in the crisp, clean air that rejuvenates the spirit!

Bearfoot Bungalow

Bearfoot Bungalow complete with magnificent vistas and cozy rustic charm is a mountain oasis where you can relax and recharge. Inside the cabin settle into a comfy couch or recliner and kick off your shoes in front of a fire while you watch TV in the family room, or play ping-pong, pool, air hockey, and board games in the game room, which is equipped with DVD and Wii. There are four flat screen TVs in the cabin, each with Dish service and Netflix ability and wireless Internet throughout. When it’s time to turn in for the night, you’ll choose from three comfortable, inviting bedrooms. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a weekend with the guys or the girls, there’s something for everyone at Bearfoot Bungalow!

Celtic Weaver Lodge

Celtic Weaver Lodge is one of the most delightful North Georgia Mountain cabin rentals imaginable. Elegantly rustic with tongue and groove wood throughout, Celtic Weaver Lodge was professionally decorated and it shows. Bursting with character, this charming cabin will intrigue you at every turn with eye-catching furnishings and accents abundant in this split log home. The kids will naturally gravitate to the game room downstairs, drawn there to play billiards, ping pong, Xbox, board games, even NASCAR mini air hockey. The DVD player and iCraig will also keep them entertained for hours — they can play movies or music to their hearts’ content while lounging by the stone gas fireplace. This warm and cheerful cabin is positively peace on Earth for all in its midst. Location, relaxation and a sense of magic — Celtic Weaver Lodge weaves all the best things vacations are made of into one perfect place!

Hilltop Hideaway

Located on a mountain with wraparound decks to showcase the view from every angle, Hilltop Hideaway is the epitome of rustic elegance, with plenty of country charm and a relaxed, welcoming ambience. The downstairs game room is a gamer’s paradise, with air hockey, billiards, foosball, a classic arcade machine with 60+ games including Donkey Kong, a wood-slab bar, plenty of comfy seating, and a 65” flat screen TV. There’s also a fireplace, hot tub, and a ping-pong table on the adjacent patio. The two screened-in porches each have a wood-burning fireplace. There’s a hot tub on the lower level porch, outfitted with Bluetooth speakers, and the upper patio has a large swing, six rockers, and a gas grill with a picnic table on the upper level near the kitchen. If you have dogs, you don’t have to leave them behind. You’re welcome to bring up to two with you (as long as you pick up after them) while you and your loved ones create vacation memories at this very special mountain paradise.

Lake Vista Lodge

Lake Vista Lodge is a relaxing getaway where you can escape from the everyday world, enjoy the company of your family and friends, and marvel at the peaceful, 50-mile views of Lake Blue Ridge and mountains as far as the eye can see. If you’re seeking a bit of rest and relaxation, there is nothing better than simply swinging or rocking on the porch and soaking up the beautiful vista of Lake Blue Ridge, the mountains surrounding it, and on clear days, the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and North Carolina beyond. On rainy days, kids will have fun playing Xbox 360 Kinect with games foosball, shuffle board, or choosing amongst plenty of books and board games. Grownups can play billiards or indulge in a dip in the hot tub from the comfort of the covered porch. Lake Vista Lodge was built as a welcoming place for families and friends to come together to enjoy simple pleasures and each other’s company. Create your own traditions and special memories here that you’ll share for many years to come.

Legend

Staying at Legend is like having an entire five-star resort all to yourself. This luxury log cabin is truly in a class of its own. It’s built from handcrafted Douglas-fir logs and each spacious room presents incredible attention to detail with cathedral ceilings, arched doorways, sumptuous furnishings, stylish fixtures, and every amenity you desire to relax in complete luxury. Any time of year, Legend’s spacious, covered decks with their sweeping views make entertaining easy as a mountain breeze. Nature will entertain you and your guests for hours, with views of the rushing creek, horses playing in the nearby pastures, and the verdant tree farm nearby. Inclement weather can’t dampen your spirits here. Spend an afternoon in the game room downstairs playing pinball, billiards, foosball, ping pong or board games— there’s a little something for everyone. Legend even has its own cinema screening room downstairs, complete with stadium seating — it doesn’t get any closer to an authentic movie theater experience than this! Make some popcorn, grab drinks at the nearby kitchen and bar, then everyone can sink into sumptuous loungers and enjoy a great movie up on the big screen. A stay at this peaceful and elegant retreat is just the start of what your special time here will mean for family and friends. Stories will be recounted for years to come, and the memories will be legendary!

Moonlight Lodge

Moonlight Lodge is a spacious four-bedroom cabin with gorgeous mountain views. The house features two master bedrooms, ideal for a multi-family getaway. The two bedrooms on the lower level open to a game room and media center perfect for family fun. Sharpen your pool skills or play foosball or Xbox 360. Watch a movie or cheer on your favorite team on the big screen TV. There’s plenty indoors to keep kids of all ages entertained. This secluded refuge is perfect for families looking for a comfortable, relaxing home away from home!

Our Blue Heaven

Named for the old song of the same name, Our Blue Heaven is ideally located on a magnificent wooded property just five miles from downtown Blue Ridge. Inside, it’s built for comfort, with inviting, spacious rooms, all of them cozy and handsomely appointed with high-end furnishings in rustic mountain style. It’s also built for outdoor living, with over 1100 square feet of covered, screened-in deck space on three levels. Inside, you can gather in the living room, with its soaring vaulted ceiling, impressive stone gas fireplace, and 55” TV, or head to the game room to play pool or watch the game on the 65” screen. The cabin’s three inviting bedrooms, one per level, each have their own full bath and deck or balcony access. And if your dog is well trained, feel free to bring him along. Whether you’re taking a family vacation or planning a getaway with your best friends, you’ll have unforgettable memories of your stay at Our Blue Heaven!

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8 Cabins with Incredible Lake & Mountain Views



When you plan an escape to Blue Ridge there is nothing better than spending time with friends and family while taking in the sights and sounds of natures’ majestic beauty. When you add in stunning mountain and lake views to your cabin selection, you’ve just taken your vacation to a whole new level! These eight amazing cabins with picture perfect postcard views are all located in the desirable Aska Adventure Area.

Close to town yet miles away, you’ll want to get out and explore all the activities the Blue Ridge and Aska Adventure Area have to offer. Take the natural path and enjoy hiking, paddle boarding, tubing, fishing and geocaching or head just six miles into downtown Blue Ridge for shopping, restaurants, and winery and brewery tours. The wonder, excitement, and beauty of the North Georgia Mountains are waiting for your adventure to begin. So, what are you waiting for?

Above the Blue

Above the Blue is all about its million-dollar view! This private, 3-bedroom wooded oasis is convenient to popular attractions like Falls Creek Falls, the Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River, and of course Lake Blue Ridge. Constructed of the finest pine and furnished in modern rustic style, the tri-level cabin is warm and inviting, the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy a carefree experience with friends and family.

Breathtaking, magnificent, and stunning are words you might use to describe its spectacular sunrise-to-sunset picture postcard vistas, if you’re not rendered completely speechless by nature’s beauty. It’s pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your dog with you to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the mountain vacation of your dreams!


Adventure Us

If your idea of the perfect vacation getaway is a private mountain oasis where you can gather with loved ones in a magnificent natural setting, the North Georgia cabin rental Adventure Us has exactly what you’re looking for and so much more!

Set on a hillside on more than two acres with breathtaking unobstructed long-range views of the mountains and Lake Blue Ridge, the unique three-bedroom property has its very own waterfall and lots of areas to explore. You can take your pet for a walk (yes, your dogs are welcome!) along the fenced-in property for a small taste of the wondrous nature that surrounds you.

Bearway to Heaven

Perched on a forested hillside with an absolutely breathtaking view of the lush green mountains in the distance and Lake Blue Ridge shimmering below, this magnificent log home is surrounded by the glory of nature, and close to all the outdoor activities that the Aska Adventure Area has to offer.

Bearway to Heaven is a tastefully decorated five-bedroom retreat with comfortable furniture that invites you to kick back, relax, and relish in the blissful way you’ll feel when you’re there. With a stellar location, wonderful ambience, and a picture postcard view, you’ll never want to go back home!

Blue Chase Lodge

There are many Blue Ridge mountain cabin rentals, some with a view of the water, others with a mountain view. But if you stay at Blue Chase Lodge, you don’t have to choose. This handsome home overlooking Lake Blue Ridge offers you both water and mountain vistas, and they’re spectacular! This lovely property in the heart of the Aska Adventure is a hiker’s dream and paradise for fishers and boaters, and perfect for anyone who wants to relax with friends and family in an amazing setting.

Whether you’re enjoying coffee at sunrise or a glass of wine at sunset, the view from the cabin’s three decks is absolute perfection! The open floor plan and two large screened decks provide ample space to gather and relax, and the three bedrooms, each with rustic log furniture, sumptuous bedding, private bath, fabulous view, and 32” TV, provide a hotel-like experience. With the beauty of the lake and mountains surrounding you, a stay at Blue Chase Lodge offers a unique opportunity to get away from it all and experience a carefree, blissful vacation with the ones you love.

Heavens Whisper

Heavens Whisper is a peaceful 3-bedroom oasis in the popular Aska Adventure Area of Blue Ridge. Tucked into a hill, its serene setting is a haven from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A group of friends or couples looking for a relaxing mountain getaway will think they’ve found heaven on earth here.

Wake up to spectacular mountain and lake long range layered views set against picture perfect skies outside your window. You’ll feel close to heaven and nature at this quiet, secluded retreat… and if you listen closely, you’ll hear the Heavens Whisper, calling you back here time and again!

Lake Vista Lodge

Situated on Green Mountain just south of Blue Ridge, Lake Vista Lodge is a relaxing getaway where you can escape from the everyday world, enjoy the company of your family and friends, and marvel at the peaceful, 50-mile views of Lake Blue Ridge and mountains as far as the eye can see!

Featuring a wildlife and nature theme, Lake Vista Lodge’s rooms are rustic yet modern with hardwood floors and tongue and groove walls and ceiling throughout, making this four-bedroom cabin a warm and welcoming place. If you’re seeking a bit of rest and relaxation, there is nothing better than simply swinging or rocking on the porch and soaking up the beautiful vista of Lake Blue Ridge, the mountains surrounding it, and on clear days, the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and North Carolina beyond!

Lakeview at Boulder Rock

Some say that Lakeview at Boulder Rock has the best view in the Blue Ridge area, and it’s easy to see why. Perched high on a hillside above a glistening Lake Blue Ridge with long-range mountain vistas stretching 50 miles into Tennessee and North Carolina, its magnificent show-stopping panorama will take your breath away.

Named for the big rocks surrounding it as well as its location, this exceptional property is in Necowa Cove adjacent to the National Forest, convenient to everything you want to see and experience. It’s just a mile to the Aska hiking trails, three miles to tubing and fishing on the Toccoa River, and five miles to both the boat marina and the shops and restaurants of downtown Blue Ridge.

Perfectly situated and custom designed to showcase the stunning picture-postcard-perfect view with soaring ceilings and enormous windows throughout, this elegant three-bedroom mountain home is professionally decorated in soothing neutral tones that enhance the relaxing, peaceful ambiance. But it’s the incredible view that really sets it apart, and it can be the backdrop for vacation memories you’ll cherish long after you leave.

Mountain Vista

There are a lot of fabulous things about the North Georgia cabin rental Mountain Vista, but the first one you’ll notice is the view. True to its name, its panoramic long-range mountain vistas overlooking Lake Blue Ridge are like a picture-postcard come to life!

Inside, the cabin is bright, airy and roomy enough for a big family or group of friends, accommodating nine people in four spacious, comfortable bedrooms. Imagine stepping out on the deck in the morning with a cup of coffee and enjoying a Technicolor sunrise or taking in the night air under the twinkling stars… simply breathtaking!

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Pet Friendly Blue Ridge



As animal lovers ourselves, we understand that when you plan a vacation to Blue Ridge, Georgia that you want your four-legged family members to accompany you. Just as you love the fresh mountain air and seeing new places, so do pooches! There are so many new smells they’ve never sniffed, creeks to splash in, and they would much rather be with you than be kenneled!

Stay

Here at Escape to Blue Ridge we have over 100 cabins that are pet friendly! You can choose cabins by the lake or near a river. There are also pet friendly cabins in the middle of the woods with acres and acres for your puppers to run to their little heart’s content. Some properties are even fenced in like Black Dog of Blue Ridge.

Shop

Blue Ridge is a very pet friendly community. Whether you are bringing Fido with you or just want to bring home a souvenir for your best friend, Blue Ridge Cotton Company is both a pet and human friendly store! Here you will find great apparel, gifts, and of course doggie approved décor! The owner’s own pup, Watson Agee, can often be seen “working” at one of their two locations in Blue Ridge or Blairsville. Stop in, give him a pet on the head, and enjoy browsing all of their unique finds!

Watson Agee working at Blue Ridge Cotton Company

For the outdoorsy canines, head to Blue Ridge Adventure Gear for the hottest trends, most delicious treats, and all the outdoor gear you might possibly need. Keep Rufus safe out on Lake Blue Ridge with life jackets, play fetch at Morganton Point with glow in the dark balls, or keep them safe in your car with a dog hammock. Oh, did we mention the treats? Well, they have plenty along with their sister store, Blue Ridge Adventure Wear. Your pup is going to get pawsitively excited when you buy him some of their most scrumptious looking doggie donut treats!

Doggie Donuts at Blue Ridge Adventure Wear

Love Dogs and Cats Too is a holistic pet supply shop that has everything you could ever need for your favorite family member. They carry collars, leashes, food, toys, and treats. Here you’ll find natural flea and tick soaps, pet friendly cbd oils, and even puppy clothes! Stop on in if you Love Dogs, they’ll be happy to see you!

Dine

It’s true. We have some incredible restaurants here in Blue Ridge. The best part is some of them allow pets to join their owners for delicious meals. Right in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge, you can sit on the inviting patio of Treo and enjoy an outstanding meal. This fine dining establishment features southern cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Their steaks are to-die-for, but really you’ll enjoy anything Chef Patrick prepares!

Coolest Pooch at Treo

Why does happy need to be limited to an hour when you get to vacation with your best friend? Well, it doesn’t have to be at Brew Ridge Brewery! Their “yappy” hour lasts from 4pm to 7pm. You get good deals on custom crafted brews and your BFF gets a special puppy treat! While you’re here you can also enjoy a delicious burger, meatloaf sandwich, or some good ol fashioned chicken wings. They often have live music and of course ice-cold beer!

Yappy Hour at Blue Ridge Brewery

Drink

How can you not love a business that broadcasts “Dogs are welcome, and people are tolerated!” Grumpy Old Men Brewing is a laid back, fun microbrewery is open Tuesday through Saturday and offers 18 beers on tap. They often have live music and they stand by their motto: If we don’t like it, we don’t drink it. If we don’t drink it, we don’t sell it. So, come out and feel like a local, have fun, and drink good beer!

Chilling at Grumpy Old Men Brewing

Best Friend Wanted

If you don’t already have a best friend or are looking to grow your furfamily, stop by the Humane Society of Blue Ridge. This no kill shelter often partners with local businesses to encourage pet adoptions and to support their non-profit work of supporting sick, injured, or abandoned animals. They run a Thrift Store to help offset operational costs, and they even have a dog park that’s open 24/7 that all are welcome to use!

Adopt a best friend at the Humane Society of Blue Ridge

Doggy Daycare

A lot of times our guests will make day trips from the cabin and not all towns are as pet friendly as Blue Ridge. If your planning an adventure and you can’t take Benji with you, make an appointment at Violet’s Doggy Daycare. Here your pup will be able to make friends, run around, and be safe and secure until you come retrieve them. While there you can even get your pooch a peticure or a full grooming session. Violet’s also offers homemade pet treats and jerky treats.  

Puppy Play Date at Violet’s Doggy Daycare

Emergency Services

While you are on vacation, sometimes things can happen. Maybe Rufus counter surfed and gobbled down some grapes and now he feels under the weather or maybe while he was out exploring in the yard, he tried to eat some berries that he shouldn’t have. We don’t like to think about these things happening and when you are away from home you don’t know who to use or where to go to when emergency services are needed. Fortunately, right here in Blue Ridge we have a highly rated and extremely respected emergency veterinary service that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! Mountain Emergency Animal Center provides comprehensive emergency and urgent care and work closely with your primary veterinarian to provide the most complete care possible for your family pet. We hope that you won’t need to utilize their services, but in the event that you need to, know that you are in great hands!

Dog Friendly Hikes
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16 Best Cabins to Watch Football Outdoors!



We may be in the heat of summer now, but it won’t be long before the temperatures cool off, the leaves start to change, and football season is back! We feel strongly that just because you are on vacation, doesn’t mean you have to give up your passion for the ‘ol pigskin. Whether you are a die-hard college fan or prefer the professional leagues, we have eighteen cabins that will allow you to relax on the deck, take in the crisp mountain air, and keep up with the score of your favorite teams!

Ambelside

Not every Georgia mountain cabin rental looks like the elegant homes in “Southern Living” magazine, but Ambleside is that kind of place. This 5-bedroom lodge features magnificent mountain and river views from every window and fun things to do right on the property. Enjoy the ultimate in outdoor living on the deck and covered porch, where there are plenty of places to sit, socialize and relax. There’s a gas grill, dining table, wood burning fireplace, 50” TV and a fire pit area, where you can make s’mores and gaze up at the night sky, glittering with stars!

Big Canoe Lodge

Big Canoe Lodge – the name says it all. The gleaming canoe suspended over the great room represents the best of what the North Georgia Mountains has to offer. Here, nestled deep in the woods, you’re connected to the streams, lake, and rivers around you, situated on two acres of land with gorgeous long-range vistas. If you can deter your eyes from the spectacular mountain views, you can keep up with the game on the covered deck complete with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a 30” flat screen television in this 4-bedroom luxurious retreat!

Colby’s Cabin

Beautifully designed and decorated in rustic style with a comfortable, cozy and inviting feel, Colby’s Cabin is spacious. It has all the amenities of a home away from home and the privacy and beauty of your own private wooded oasis. Inside, the cabin is airy and open, with a nature theme (notice the bear accents) and comfy furniture that invites you to kick back and relax. Enjoy the fresh mountain air as you revel in the incredible outdoor living space, with its roomy decks, ample seating, and screened-in porch that features a wood-burning fireplace and 55” flat screen!

Hooked on Toccoa

If you are searching for a North Georgia cabin rental right on the river, look no further than Hooked on Toccoa.  This stunning 4-bedroom cabin is beautifully constructed and is only a 10-minute drive to historic downtown Blue Ridge. The outdoor living areas at Hooked on Toccoa take full advantage of the riverfront, just steps from the back door.  French doors off the main living area open to an enormous screened-in porch with a dining table on one side and a cozy sitting area with flat-screen TV on the other. Step outside the porch and you can cross over a gently curved walkway directly down to the gently sloped riverbank or gather under the covered pavilion with wood-burning stone fireplace, Adirondack chairs, gas grill and picnic table for dining al fresco.  The pavilion leads to a large wooden deck perched above the river, ideal for fishing for award-winning trout!

Lake Blue Ridge Overlook

This unique 3-bedroom cabin is situated on Lake Blue Ridge, which makes it perfect for water sports enthusiasts. It comes with a private dock and boat slip, so you can swim, water ski, and go fishing, boating, kayaking or canoeing to your heart’s content, all just a few steps away. Lake Blue Ridge Overlook was designed for outdoor living, with a gas grill, six-seat picnic table, 50” TV with soundbar, and plenty of comfy seating on the screened porch. You can soak those sore muscles to your heart’s content in the hot tub without missing one touchdown, and a fabulous view of the lake!

Leatherwood Lodge

Set on the very top of Leatherwood Mountain with breathtaking views that extend as far as the eye can see, including 5 mountain ranges, Leatherwood Lodge is your private vacation oasis with all the comforts of home located in Cherry Log, Georgia. Rustic yet contemporary, with cathedral ceilings, huge windows and double decks that are perfectly positioned to give you an unobstructed view of the mountains, it’s the kind of place where you can relax, unwind and see the sun set in a glowing red sky as red-tailed hawks soar overhead. That spectacular view is yours from just about everywhere, from the comfortable leather recliners in the living room, from the hot tub, or a rocking chair on the covered deck, where you can throw a log on the wood-burning outdoor fireplace while you grill your dinner and enjoy it under the stars!

Mountain Laurel Hideaway

Perched on a hillside in the Mineral Bluffs community of Mountain High, the Blue Ridge cabin rental Mountain Laurel Hideaway is appropriately named: tall mountain laurel trees surround the property, hiding the cabin from view until you’re right in front of it. With its warm and inviting atmosphere and a spectacular view of the mountains from inside and out, this wooded oasis will enchant you from the moment you walk through the door. When it’s time to tune into the game, head outside to the screened-in porch, with a Weber gas grill, six-seat dining table, stone wood-burning fireplace, a 32” TV, and a porch swing!

Our Blue Heaven 

Our Blue Heaven is ideally located on a magnificent wooded property just five miles from downtown Blue Ridge, surrounded by the wonders of nature and close to hiking trails, trout fishing, water sports and other activities. Inside, it’s built for comfort, with inviting, spacious rooms, all of them cozy and handsomely appointed with high-end furnishings in rustic mountain style. It’s also built for outdoor living, with over 1100 square feet of covered, screened-in deck space on three levels. You’ll find a gas grill, wood-burning fireplace, a five-seat hot tub, a 55” TV, a picnic table and plenty of seating. Whether you want to spend some time alone to catnap or read a book or take in a few quarters of football, you’ll find a place to do it here!

Row Harder 

With the amenities of an exclusive riverside resort, a charming private guesthouse, and sleeping accommodations for dozen friends or family members in a gorgeous wooded setting, Row Harder is not your average Blue Ridge mountain cabin rental. Situated on 1.8 green acres with 200 feet of frontage on the Toccoa River, this magnificent property is a nature lover’s dream. On the back deck, there are both gas and charcoal grills for your cookouts and plenty of seating space to dine, relax and enjoy good company. The screened-in porch has an outdoor living room with a wood burning fireplace, TV, and a spectacular view. Near the river’s edge, there’s a fire pit for your marshmallow roasting and storytelling pleasure, and a large flat area that’s perfect for playing touch football or hosting a party!

Secluded Serenity

Secluded Serenity is a spectacular mountain cottage that offers you peaceful relaxation in a breathtaking mountain setting and the ultimate in privacy—you won’t see another cabin, car or road in any direction. At the same time, you’ll enjoy all the modern amenities and conveniences of an exclusive high-end hotel. It’s like having your own private resort! Built with adult entertaining in mind, Secluded Serenity features a large game room with pool table, books, board games, HD satellite and built-in wet bar (with wine fridge and microwave) lend itself to evening relaxation. On the back deck, light the fireplace, watch the fireflies, and tune into your favorite games battling it out on the turf!

Stone Pine Lodge

Stone Pine Lodge is not your typical Blue Ridge mountain cabin rental. This brand new vacation home has the rustic cabin feel, secluded private setting and breathtaking view of the mountains from its tri-level decks. The cabin is also the epitome of effortless modern luxury, putting everything–state-of-the-art at your fingertips. With sound system TVs, lighting, remote gas fireplaces and hot tub with Bluetooth-enabled speakers throughout all with simplistic operations, the better to relax and enjoy the comforts of your home away from home. Step outside onto the decks and you can fire up the gas grill for a barbecue, settle into a rocker with a drink or soak your cares away in the six-person hot tub in the warmth of the custom level gas fireplace or there’s a wood-burning one on the entertainment deck above along with a 55” television to tune into the gridiron!

Triple Vista Mountain Tops

Perched high on the mountain summit and with expansive wrap-around decks, Triple Vista Mountain Tops offers breathtaking views of three distinct mountain ranges. As you walk onto the sprawling deck with hand-made Mountain Laurel railings you will encounter a lovely outdoor sitting area with a comfy wicker loveseat and matching rockers arranged around a stacked stone wood-burning fireplace with TV mounted above. The adjacent area for cooking al fresco offers you both a charcoal grill with smoker and a gas grill, with a convenient side table and western-inspired raised cooler to keep cold beverages at hand. The decks offer various wooden rockers, Adirondack chairs and handmade benches for relaxing and enjoying the beauty of nature and the fantastic views!

Twin Pine Lodge

Twin Pine Lodge’s unique look and feel as an elegant yet earthy and rustic retreat sets it apart from other Blue Ridge, GA cabin rentals. This cabin embodies tranquility, offering breathtaking beauty inside and out. Your peaceful haven has entertainment galore in store as well. Between the cabin’s many TVs, the DISH Network’s Hopper system, there will be plenty for you to sit back and enjoy. Head downstairs to the game room to play darts on the electronic dartboard, or get everyone together to play board games on the handmade, eight-person game table.The nature surrounding Twin Pine Lodge entreats you to spend time outdoors enjoying the fresh mountain air. Spend a crisp fall afternoon on the deck watching a game on the 50″ outdoor television. Listen to music on the outdoor speakers as you lounge in the hot tub. Feel every part of you melt with relaxation while the breeze blows gently around you!

Vista Ridge

The North Georgia mountain cabin rental Vista Ridge looks impressive from the front, but the real wow moment happens when you open the door, step inside and walk toward the back of the house. There, you’ll find an enormous covered porch overlooking the Toccoa River Valley and a spectacular view that stretches all the way to Tennessee and North Carolina. It’s guaranteed to take your breath away. With that amazing backdrop, you’ll want to stay outside as long as possible, which is why there’s a wood-burning fireplace, plenty of seating and 40′ flat screen TV on the main deck and a six-person hot tub, and porch swing below!

Winding Log Ridge

A Blue Ridge mountain cabin rental can be just as luxurious as a four-star resort, with all the amenities you crave but with lot more privacy and breathtaking beauty inside and out—and you’ll find it all at Winding Log Ridge. This gorgeous Aska Trail retreat is 11 miles from downtown Blue Ridge but worlds away from everything, the cabin has soaring cathedral ceilings and glass walls that flood the rooms with natural light and provide a magnificent view of the mountains, making you feel as one with woods and nature reserves that surround you. When it’s game time, head out to the deck fire up the gas grill and enjoy your meal outdoors, where there’s plenty of comfortable seating. The screened-in deck is covered so you can sit back, relax, and watch the 50” TV, no matter what the weather!

Wine Down

You have a lot of choices in Blue Ridge cabin rentals, but if you’re looking for comfort, privacy, great views and all the modern amenities and conveniences you crave in a spectacular wooded setting, Wine Down is the perfect vacation destination. This beautifully appointed mountain retreat is the kind of place that invites you to settle in, wind down and relax with a glass of wine, like its name suggests. Wine Down’s covered outdoor living room on the main deck has a gas grill, table for eight, plenty of seating, and a 60” TV above the fireplace. One level below, you’ll find a hammock, bistro table and chairs, and a covered hot tub area that seats seven and offers you a magnificent mountain view while you soak your cares away.

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The 9 Best Lakeside Cabin Rentals



As the days grow longer and the temperatures begin to sore, it’s finally time for our favorite season of all – Sweet Summertime! Those sunshine filled days and star filled evenings are finally here and at Escape to Blue Ridge we want to help you create memories that are as happy and warm as the rays of sunshine piercing through the trees. Take some time out to relax on the patio with a cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade while you take in the magnificent mountain and lake views of the North Georgia mountains. Once you get hot enough, splash into the lake and cool off or take a boat ride to explore all the coves of Lake Blue Ridge or Lake Nottely. As the sun begins to set, finish off your perfect day roasting s’mores around the fire or catch lighting bugs in a jar. Just because you’re grown up, doesn’t mean like you shouldn’t feel like a kid again while you’re on vacation! Slow down, savor summer, and soak up the Lake Life at one of these nine lakeside cabins!

Dock Holiday

When you think about your dream vacation, does a beautiful mountain setting, proximity to water, and plenty of space for your family and friends top the list? Then look no further than the North Georgia cabin rental Dock Holiday. This magnificent four-bedroom cabin is situated in a wooded lot on Lake Nottely. True to its name, this retreat comes with a double-decker dock that’s tailor made for swimming, fishing, and sunning. The nearby marina provides boats and jet skis for rent, and it’s an easy drive to activities like tubing, golf, hiking, or exploring vineyards, parks and waterfalls. The possibilities for adventure are endless here, but if you just want to relax and unwind, you’ll find that too, without leaving the property. You can soak your cares away in the eight-seat hot tub with a view of the lake, settle into a rocking chair with a book, a beer or a glass of wine, or simply enjoy a spectacular sunset from the porch!

Eagles Landing

Take in the breathtaking beauty of natural surroundings and the serenity of a lodge situated against the National Forrest and directly on Lake Blue Ridge. Eagles Landing is a spectacular showplace that has incomparable views of the surrounding mountains and will capture your attention and your heart before you even step through the front door. The epitome of rustic elegance, there are seven bedrooms to accommodate 19 guests, making it ideal for large families, reunions, couples’ weekends or getaways with all your friends. By day, enjoy boating and swimming at the lake and all the activities the nearby Aska Adventure Area has to offer. Unwind afterward with good food, conversation, and entertainment indoors or under the stars. Whether inside or out, enjoy views and privacy that cannot be found anywhere else!

Firefly Lake House

Ahh, the lake! If you’re looking for a waterfront home away from home, Firefly Lake House offers a refreshing respite right on Lake Nottely during the summer months. This contemporary, spacious three-level house provides plenty of room for everyone, easily accommodating several couples or one or two families. Professionally decorated, it features upscale furnishings throughout the home and four luxurious bedrooms awaiting you at the end of each fun-filled day on the lake. Like catching fireflies in a jar, capture brilliant memories here that you’ll treasure forever!

Lake Blue Ridge Overlook

This unique three-bedroom cabin is situated directly on Lake Blue Ridge, which makes it perfect for water sports enthusiasts. It comes with a private dock and boat slip, so you can swim, water ski, and go fishing, boating, kayaking or canoeing to your heart’s content, all just a few steps away. Have a Labrador or other four-legged family member that likes to swim? Bring them! This cabin welcomes well behaved (and dried off) fur babies. Lake Blue Ridge Overlook was designed for outdoor living. Grab a good book and relax on the screened in porch, soak your sore muscle in a hot tub, or kickback on the party deck complete with a wood burning fireplace, flat screen tv, comfortable seating, and an incredible view!

Lakefront Getaway

True to its name, Lakefront Getaway has 94 feet of lake frontage and a huge double-decker dock with chaise lounges, two Jet Ski lifts, and a boat hookup. A nearby marina rents Jet Skis, pontoon boats, paddleboards and kayaks, but feel free to bring your own. Uniquely designed and luxuriously furnished, with a wall of windows in the open-plan great room and the two master suites on either side opening onto an enormous deck framing the view, this cabin elicits the same reaction from everyone that visits: “Wow!” Ideal for a small family or a couples’ weekend with your best friends, this two-bedroom cabin is like having your own private high-end luxury resort with a beautiful lake steps away!

Luxury Lakeside Lodge

Swim in the lap of luxury as well as Lake Nottely with every amenity imaginable all on the shores of deep lake water with its own private boat dock. This welcoming log home with its green shingled roof complimenting the bright blue-green color of the water will take your breath away. At Luxury Lakeside Lodge, you’ll be living large in every way as this home is about all things abundant or oversized! This cabin features king-sized beds and seating areas in each of its five bedrooms. There is a huge deck with an outdoor dining area and new gas grill for those fresh caught fish coming in from your guests’ fishing excursion. Greet them at the dock just steps away from the home — or take a little dip before heading back inside. Inside, there’s a great wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, just one indication that everything about this North Georgia cabin was built to showcase the gorgeous views of the lake and mountains. It has been professionally decorated with well-appointed furnishings that were also chosen for comfort and relaxation. Truly living up to its name, Luxury Lakeside Lodge can easily accommodate one or multiple families for a truly spectacular lake side vacation!

Meant to Be

Located on Lake Nottely five miles from the town of Blairsville, this spectacular tri-level showplace offers you breathtaking mountain and water views, accommodations for 14 guests in its five bedrooms and loft, and all the amenities of a top-flight resort. Meant to Be has a game room, but the outdoor living is where it’s at in this spectacular getaway. Dine alfresco at the marble table that seats eight while you cook your fresh catch on the gas grill. Need more seating? There is plenty on the screened-in porch or down at the dock. On the lower level deck, there’s a six-person hot tub with a great view of the mountains and lake, providing magnificent scenery as you soak your cares away. Designed for maximum comfort, each of the five spacious bedrooms has its own bathroom. But the best thing about this unique mountain retreat is its wonderful setting, welcoming ambiance, and the feeling of peace and serenity that you’ll remember long after you’ve left!

Pure Pleasure on the Lake

This magnificent North Georgia cabin rental is located on Lake Nottely and has one of the best lake views the area has to offer. This pet friendly retreat sits just over the shoreline with tiered steps down to its private dock with a ladder. Year-long deep water makes it a great property if you’d like to bring your own boat or rent one from the nearby marina. Double your pleasure at Pure Pleasure on the Lake, because when it comes to this home, it seems to have two (or more) of everything you really want. There are two top-of-the-line kitchens, one located on the main and the other in the game room. Two indoor dining tables, adjacent to each of the kitchens and another table out on the deck provide plenty of spots to share and take pride over the fresh fish that was caught earlier in the day. When its time to turn in for the day you can choose from four bedrooms that all have plush king-sized beds. This home has been thoughtfully designed all for its guests’ pleasure and you’ll find that it fulfills all of your family’s vacation needs from endless fun to never-ending tranquility!

Southern Comfort

Standing tall on the lakeshore, the three-bedroom Blue Ridge mountain cabin rental Southern Comfort offers you two vacation destinations in one: a magnificent mountain retreat and an aquatic playground that boating, fishing and swimming enthusiasts will love. Located on Lake Blue Ridge near Morganton boat launch, this lovely lakefront property comes with its own double-decker dock with a boat slip below and a lounging area above with umbrella-shaded table, chairs and lounges. If you settle in there or on the cabin’s double deck, you’ll be treated to a magnificent year-round view. Sunsets are especially incredible, with the sun shining on the lake as it dips behind the mountains!

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6 Extraordinary Vacation Rentals for an Unforgettable Family Reunion



Whether your family gets together every year or every few years, it’s always a good time to come together and celebrate your history and heritage. Reunions give the older generations time to sit together and reminisce and the younger generations and meet each other and develop lifelong friendships.

Blue Ridge, Georgia is the perfect location to plan a family reunion because there is something to entertain the entire family. Book a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway or plan a hike to Long Creek Falls along the Benton Mackaye Trail. Maybe a tractor ride and apple picking at Mercier Orchards is on the agenda or an exhilarating rafting trip on the Ocoee River will bond together long-lost family members. Either way, you need a base camp and we have the perfect cabins to accommodate your group!

Ambleside

Not every Georgia mountain cabin rental looks like the elegant homes in “Southern Living” magazine, but Ambleside is that kind of place! Exquisitely appointed, this five bedroom, five and a half bath lodge is roomy enough to accommodate (16) sixteen guests in comfort and style. Add in magnificent mountain and river views from every window and fun things to do right on the property and nearby, and you have the makings of a magical vacation!

Ambleside rests on a hillside in a secure, gated community eight miles from downtown Blue Ridge, between the seventh and eighth holes of the top-rated Old Toccoa Farm golf course which you have “member rate” access to play. The cabin’s property overlooks the fairway and the Toccoa River below inviting your family to fish, kayak, or explore the beautiful hiking trails.

Take turns preparing meals in the fully stocked expansive kitchen with its new stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, and conveniences like an icemaker, coffeemaker, blender, and anything else you may need to prepare a feast for your crowd. After dinner, enjoy a friendly game of ping pong or foosball or take it outside for a corn hole tournament!  End the day relaxing in the hot tub or roasting s’mores over the fire pit area.

Eagles Landing

Situated directly on Lake Blue Ridge, Eagles Landing is a spectacular showplace that has incomparable views of the surrounding mountains! If the epitome of rustic elegance is what you’re looking for, this spacious lodge has seven bedrooms to accommodate (19) nineteen guests!

By day, the whole family can enjoy boating and swimming at the lake and all the activities the nearby Aska Adventure Area has to offer. Unwind afterward with good food, conversation, and entertainment indoors or under the stars. Whether inside or out, enjoy views and privacy that cannot be found anywhere else. You may even be lucky enough to spot the family of bald eagles that nests nearby!

There are three decks spanning the length of the home, a hot tub, swings, and a picnic table, but that’s not all! This home comes complete with a two-story dock that has enough furniture enough to accommodate sixteen! Enjoy a picnic on the water, fishing directly from the dock, taking a ride on the paddleboat, or swimming. There are also two ramps for watercraft, as well accommodations for a motorboat. Whether you and your family spen time watching the skiers and wakeboarders, or watching an incomparable sunset, you’ll spend as much time as possible on the dock!

Falling Waters Lodge

Falling Waters Lodge sits at the pinnacle of luxury in every way. The four bedroom, three and a half bath retreat can comfortably accommodate (12) twelve guests. Lucky for you, the home’s location is at one of the highest points in the Aska Adventure Area. Step out on the expansive decking, which provides the best seat in the house, as you become the ultimate spectator of nature’s most majestic scenic views!

Every detail put into Falling Waters is living testimony that craftsmanship is alive and well. It is large and spacious with abundant windows, yet it is also – somehow – inviting and snug.  You will become invigorated as you inch up the driveway passing the gazebo, fire pit and of course, the home’s multi-level waterfall for which it is named, and that bids you welcome. 

At Falling Waters, every luxury is thoughtfully provided from high-thread linens to a gourmet kitchen. The home offers entertainment you can share from the game library or billiards, ping pong and air hockey fun. Or, make your time as personal as a work out in the home’s private gym. In the evening, take in the sun set over the mountains, from the hot tub which is set on the lower-level deck or choose to cap off the evening with a movie in the theater-quality media room.

Just Like Heaven

Just Like Heaven is a gorgeous mountain retreat that features six bedrooms for up to (16) sixteen guests making it perfect for a vacation with your entire family! With incredible seasonal mountain views this cabin in the Blairsville woods is your own private, secluded hideaway but close to activities like hiking, horseback riding, fishing and boating at Cozy Cove Marina. There’s even an ATV trail at nearby Davenport Ridge!

Inside, Just Like Heaven is warm, airy, and bright, with décor that’s a professionally decorated mix of modern and traditional furnishings, colors and touches. The solid pine interior, vaulted ceilings and spacious open living area provide a welcoming setting for gathering before the wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs in the media room, you’ll find billiards, shuffleboard, board games, a karaoke machine, foosball, an enormous 103” flat screen TV with DirecTV and DVD for hours of fun and entertainment!

There’s even more fun to be had outside, where you can play corn hole, basketball, ping-pong or fire up the charcoal grill for an al fresco meal. There’s plenty of comfortable seating on the covered deck, where there’s a wood burning fireplace to keep you cozy on crisp evenings while you enjoy the mountain air. But the best attribute of Just Like Heaven is the feeling it gives you while you’re there and the experience you’ll take home with you. The name says it all!

Legend

Staying at Legend is like having an entire five-star resort all to yourself. This luxury log cabin is truly in a class of its own. It’s built from handcrafted Douglas-fir logs and each spacious room presents incredible attention to detail with cathedral ceilings, arched doorways, sumptuous furnishings, stylish fixtures, and every amenity you desire to relax in complete luxury!

You’ll have everything you need to entertain your (13) thirteen guests in this six bedroom, six and a half bath lodge and on the land surrounding you. Bring your fishing pole and spend the day at the stocked trout stream rushing right outside your door, or simply have fun splashing around and getting a little sun! Go on an exhilarating hike through one of the property’s hiking paths, or enjoy a leisurely stroll in the pastures, taking in breathtaking mountain views around you. The gang can even play a little touch football on the sprawling lawn. You can also take a foursome just a short drive to one of three fantastic golf courses in the area or indulge in a little pampering at a spa in town followed by some shopping.

In case of inclement weather you can spend an afternoon in the game room downstairs playing pinball, billiards, foosball, ping pong or board games — there’s a little something for everyone. And with another gourmet kitchen and wet bar at the ready, you’ll have everything you need — no need to even go upstairs for snacks and drinks! Legend even has its own cinema screening room downstairs, complete with stadium seating — it doesn’t get any closer to an authentic movie theater experience than this! Make some popcorn, grab drinks at the nearby kitchen and bar, then everyone can sink into sumptuous loungers and enjoy a great movie up on the big screen!

Legend’s spacious, covered decks with their sweeping views make entertaining easy as a mountain breeze! Nature will entertain you and your guests for hours, with views of the rushing creek, horses playing in the nearby pastures, and the verdant tree farm nearby. With the smoker and gas grill at the ready, host a mouthwatering barbecue — with two picnic tables, there’s plenty of room for everyone to dine al fresco, with the soothing sounds of the nearby stream as background music. Or, perhaps make a feast in the enormous gourmet kitchen, and everyone can gather ’round the large dining table in front of epic mountain views!

Spyglass

SpyGlass is the name, the view will explain. The largest of our cabin rentals, this six bedroom, five and a half bath home can comfortable accommodate (21) twenty-one guests. Seize the opportunity to stay in this $5 million custom resort lodge with its own private pool and spa, where you can come and go by helicopter, and treat the entire family to 8,000 sq. ft. of pure luxury and decadence!

SpyGlass is the stuff of fairy tales. The palatial custom gourmet kitchen is made for entertaining, with two refrigerators, two dishwashers, two drawer warmers, a double oven and wine cooler. Relax after a meal in the great room with its 32 ft. vaulted ceiling, imposing iron chandelier, custom woodcarvings of wildlife adorning the walls, and a huge stone fireplace as the room’s centerpiece. The curved, windowed wall has built-in seating for a perfect view of the hills and starlit sky offering wide-open 40-mile views!

Outside the fire pit is an enchanted place for stargazing and making s’mores. During the day, set out fresh fruit and snacks in the gazebo for your guests while they swim, sunbathe or chat at tables and chairs throughout the deck. They can also have lunch at the picnic tables whenever they’re ready.  And there’s plenty of room for everyone at dinner as well – you can seat 20 between the formal dining room and informal dining seating.

Reservations

We are here to help make your family reunion one for the books! Our helpful Reservation Specialists can assist with any concierge services you would like. From stocking your fridge to booking an excursion, we are here to help! Escape to Blue Ridge for an unforgettable family vacation!