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April 9, 2022April 9, 2022

Escape to Blue Ridge on a Budget

Getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and come escape to the peace & quiet of the mountains! At Escape to Blue Ridge your home away from home will be filled with wonderful amenities and so many fun activities that you won’t even need to leave the comforts of the cabin to enjoy yourself! But if you want to get out and explore the town you can easily do so without going over budget. We’re here to help make your mountain vacation affordable and fun!

Fun at the Cabin

You don’t even have to leave the cabin to have a good time! You can enjoy all the amenities and luxuries that your Escape to Blue Ridge cabin offers without having to spend any extra money. Get outdoors and play a game of football on the extensive yard, take a dip in the hot tub, challenge your family to a game of pool, take in the views, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal. There’s so much to do at your cabin!

Game Rooms

Kick off your cabin fun with a game night in your cabin’s amazing game room! Play round after round of pool and darts, soar the puck through the goal with a game of air hockey, watch as the ball bounces back and forth with ping pong or foosball, take things old school with some fun on a classic pinball machine, start up the TV and play some video games, or gather the whole family around the table for a board game or cards. Our game rooms have everything you’re looking for and more! Having a game night is a great way to put the electronics down and really focus on the friends and family in front of you. Just have a great night eating, drinking, and playing games with the ones you love the most. Check out some of our favorite cabin game rooms here: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/9-cabins-with-incredible-game-rooms/

Home Cooked Meal

Save some money dining out by making a home-cooked meal in one of our cabin’s extraordinary large kitchens! Our favorite cabin kitchens have stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and plenty of space to prepare your meal. Our fellow chef extraordinaires will love cooking up their favorite meals in these dreamy kitchens! And once the meal is finished the whole family will have plenty of choices on where to dine whether it be at the kitchen bar, dining room table, or outdoors on the patio. Check out our top cabin kitchens here: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/gourmet-kitchens-in-blue-ridge-cabins/

And if you’re interested in preparing meals on the grill instead, many of our cabins have grills out on the patio. You can fire up the grill and cook up some burgers for all your guests. Anyone in your party consider themselves a bartender? Send them off to the cabin’s wet bar to prepare cocktails for everyone in your party. With Escape to Blue Ridge’s wonderful in-cabin amenities, there’s no need to go out for dinner or drinks; when everything you need is right in house!

Outdoor Fun at the Cabin

Photo Courtesy of @bayleigh_barnes staying at GrandView cabin

Looking for some outdoor fun? Stay right at your cabin to find it! Some of our cabins are right next to a river or pond that is always stocked with fish. So grab your pole and get to catching! Other cabins have plenty of yard space for a game of touch football or ultimate frisbee. For pet-lovers, we have some cabins with fenced-in yards or gardens where the dogs can run and play to their heart’s content. And a few of our cabins have fun outdoor sports and games like basketball and cornhole. Spyglass even has a pool and Toccoa Playground & Blue Mist Heaven have playgrounds for the kiddos! If you have a lakeside cabin you’re just a few steps away from taking a swim or boat ride on Lake Blue Ridge. Some of our cabins even have their own hiking trails right out the back door! If you’re an avid hiker lover be sure to check these trailside cabins out: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/hiking-out-the-back-door/

Relax

Relaxation is the name of the game, and our cabins are made with comfort in mind. Wake up from a good night’s sleep on one of the queen or king-sized beds. Our beds are incredibly comfy and you’ll awake to the peace & quiet of mother nature. Make a cup of coffee from the cabin’s keurig or drip coffee maker, and then cozy up on the leather couch in the great room watching your favorite TV shows and staying warm by the fire. After a bit of binge-watching and taking in the cabin’s other wonderful amenities, head to the porch to take in the views. Sway back and forth on the porch swing or lay back in an adirondack chair. Whether you want lake views, mountain views, or to be completely surrounded by trees we’ve got just the view for you. Check out these 8 cabins with amazing lake & mountain views: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/8-cabins-with-incredible-lake-mountain-views/

For the ultimate relaxation take a dip in the hot tub. You’ll feel your worries wash away as the steamy water covers your body. Want a hot tub with a view? Check! A round tub? Check! A hot tub to fit up to 8 friends? Check! Whatever your style we’ve got the best hot tub for you: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-blue-ridge-cabin-hot-tubs/

End your night under the stars at your cabin’s very own firepit! You can roast marshmallows and compare who can make the best s’more, swap ghost stories and scare your friends, or just lay back, relax, and enjoy the warmth of the fire. And we have the perfect fire pit for you: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/10-cabins-with-awesome-fire-pits/

There’s so much fun to have right at your very own cabin but if you do want to get out and explore then check out these great free activities!

Fun Downtown

Head to the heart of Downtown Blue Ridge to take in the sights! Downtown is known for it’s amazing local shops and restaurants but you don’t need to spend a dime to have a good time.

Window Shop

You can take in all the great shops Downtown without having to spend any money. Check out trendy clothes, artisan goods, home decor, furniture and so much more at our local shops. Explore the local wares and take note of some of the great items you’ve found for next time. No need to bring back bags and bags of souvenirs, but if you see something that really speaks to you feel free to go for it! After all, you saved your money by not splurging on every cool thing you found. By window shopping you can learn more about Blue Ridge and get to know the community better as well.

Live Music

Live music is always happening in and around town! Downtown you can catch a performance from local artists at spots like Misty Mountain Hops, Blue Coyote, Bin 322, Hook & Eye, and The Dogwood. You can enjoy music from local singers and musicians most weekends in town. Outside of downtown you can also hear live music at spots like Grumpy Old Men Brewing, Cartecay Vineyards, and Bear Claw Winery. And head over to the Copper Basin for live music at Tooney’s or Copperhill Brewing. And during the summer you can enjoy live music by the waters of Lake Blue Ridge at Boat Dock Bar and Grill. There’s always something happening in Blue Ridge!

Explore Landmarks

Take out your phone and get ready to say cheese as you explore great photo-op spots around town! Downtown Blue Ridge alone has a lot of great spots for a photo. There’s the welcome bears at Blue Ridge Mountain Mall or the Coca-Cola mural at the end of East Main Street. One of the most famous spots for a photo-op is the Blue Ridge mural which you can find on the corner of Mountain and East First Street. Have a blast running around town trying to get the best photos at some of these iconic locations. And find more photo-op spots with our guide here: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/10-best-blue-ridge-photo-ops/

Fun in the Great Outdoors

Mother Nature won’t charge you a thing to get outside and enjoy her beauty! Blue Ridge was made for outdoor lovers! There are miles and miles of trails to be explored by foot or by bike, multiple rivers and streams perfect for fishing, numerous waterfalls just under an hour away, and many beautiful and scenic spots perfect for a picnic. Grab your gear and get outdoors!

Hiking

Over miles and miles of hiking trails are at your exposure in Blue Ridge! Hike to the tallest peaks in the state, cross over rivers, and venture through thick forests and discover what beauty awaits you. We have local trails perfect for hikers of any level of experience: from beginner to advanced. Many of our trails connect to the famous Appalachian Trail that stretches through most of the states on the east coast. A few of our favorite connecting trails include the Benton McKaye Trail, The Hemp Top Trail, and the trails in the Aska Adventure Area. For more details and more trails to explore check out our hiking blog: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/8-blue-ridge-hiking-trails/

Fishing

If you love to fish then Blue Ridge is just the place for you as it is known as the Trout Capital of Georgia! Bring along your poles and fish on the waters of the Toccoa River, the Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery, or Lake Blue Ridge. Some of our cabins even have their own fishing ponds or sit alongside the Toccoa River, so you can go fishing without having to leave the cabin! Learn more about fishing in Blue Ridge here: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/blue-ridge-fly-fishing-capital-of-georgia/

After catching your dinner, keep the trout fun going by playing the trout game Downtown! Just print the trout map from Fannin County Chamber’s website (https://www.blueridgemountains.com/things-to-do/family-fun/trout-art-trail-kids-game/) then visit each trout statue around town to find each fish’s name on your map. The kids will love this fun free hunt around town!

Mountain Biking

Are you the adventurous type? If so, plan to bring along your mountain bike to explore the miles of trails in Blue Ridge perfect for a ride. We love cruising around the local Lake Chatuge on JackRabbitt Mountain Trail or soaring past waterfalls and country views on Pinhoti Trail, which connects to a 350 mile stretch of trails that goes all the way from Georgia to Alabama! We love exploring Blue Ridge by bike and if you’re up for the adventure too, check out more mountain biking trails here: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/11-memorable-mountain-biking-trails/

Waterfall Hunting

Photo Courtesy of @suzann.dickens_hairstylist

Forget what TLC says, spend the day chasing waterfalls! Blue Ridge and the surrounding areas are home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the state! Within an hour of Blue Ridge, there are over a dozen stunning falls for you to explore. Stay close by with Long Creek Falls or Fall Branch Falls, or make the trip out to the beautiful yet challenging hike to Jack River Falls, or pay a visit to the tallest waterfall in Georgia, Amicalola Falls. You’ll have a blast exploring the trails to these waterfalls, taking group photos in front, and then cooling off after your journey by splashing around in the pool below. Learn all about these falls and more with our North Georgia waterfall guide: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/8-best-north-georgia-waterfalls/

Picnic

Prepare lunch back at the cabin, then pack a cooler or basket filled with all kinds of goodies, and take to the outdoors for a lovely picnic! Have a relaxing waterside picnic at either Morganton Point on Lake Blue Ridge or the Toccoa River Park. After you finish your picnic you can dip your feet in and splash around in the cool waters. Or instead, hop in the car and drive a short while to get to one of these beautiful scenic overlooks: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/5-scenic-north-georgia-overlooks/ You’ll have a meal with a view!

Blue Ridge Activity Booklet

Lastly, print off our fun Activity Booklet for your kiddos! This free educational booklet will keep your kids entertained as they venture around Blue Ridge with the help of Ricky the Raccoon. He will help them to identify trees, animal tracks, wildlife, and more. Visit awesome spots around town included in the booklet like Mercier Orchards and the Georgia/Tennessee State Line. Not only will this booklet get the whole family out and exploring town but it will also teach your kids about the great outdoors! Download & print the Blue Ridge Activity Booklet for free here: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blue-ridge-georgia-activity-booklet.pdf

With our helpful guide Blue Ridge can easily be a fun and memorable vacation without going over budget. We hope that you’ll create lasting memories on your trip that the whole family won’t forget! Please tag us with your photos on Facebook & Instagram using #escapetobr.

December 9, 2021June 9, 2022

Top 10 Cabins for Cuddling

Wintertime is the perfect time to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. You survived the holidays (it was a close call, but you did it!). You’ve socialized till you’re blue in the face. You attended every shindig, holiday party, and get-together. Now is the time to recharge your own spirit. Much like bears retreat to their den to hibernate until spring. You too need to retreat to a comfortable cabin and recharge your energy. Send the kids to grandma’s, scoop up your best love, and escape to Blue Ridge for some good quality down time, lots of cuddling, and a renewed temperament.

Bear Hug

If privacy, peace and quiet, and a spectacular view top your winter vacay wish list, you’ll find that and so much more at the 3-bedroom, 3-bath North Georgia mountain cabin rental, Bear Hug. It’s the kind of place that envelops you like a huge hug from a loved one, surrounding you in an atmosphere of fun, love and laughter. This spacious tri-level lodge is warm, welcoming and inviting, just ten miles from downtown Blue Ridge but worlds away from civilization. So private you can see only one neighboring home, Bear Hug overlooks the land-protected Chattahoochee National Forest to the west, ensuring you a breathtaking sunset view every evening.

Breathe Inn

Imagine a place where the sky is brilliant blue, the spectacular mountain views extend into infinity and glorious greenery surrounds you—and you’ll find it at the Georgia mountain cabin rental called Breathe Inn. Its name serves as a reminder to stop, take a deep breath, slow down for a bit and enjoy being with the people you love, and that’s exactly what you’ll want to do when you arrive at this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath tri-level showplace cabin in the Aska Adventure Area. Breathe Inn gives you awe-inspiring, ever-changing views of the mountains, from the family room or outside on the screened-in porch or deck. The most important feature of Breathe Inn is the way you’ll feel when you stay there: relaxed, refreshed and reconnected to nature and each other.

Creekside R&R

Is your ideal North Georgia cabin rental surrounded by nature in a beautiful, secluded wooded setting, or so close to a stream that you can fish for trout right from the deck? You get both at Creekside R&R, a cozy mountain getaway situated across from a nature conservancy on the banks of Fightingtown Creek, just a short drive from Lake Blue Ridge, Toccoa River adventure activities and the shopping and restaurants of downtown Blue Ridge.

Cozy Cub Cabin

If you’re looking for a place to relax, unwind and recharge in a lovely wooded setting and all the fun and adventure you desire in a vacation, look no further than the 2-bedroom, 2-bath cabin rental, Cozy Cub Cabin. This warm and inviting retreat is the perfect, carefree escape from the pressures of everyday life. Perched on hillside and surrounded by tall trees, it’s a quiet, private oasis in a gated community with three private lakes for fishing and a five-minute walk from the Toccoa River, located just 30 minutes from downtown Blue Ridge. If you’re seeking a romantic weekend you can make lasting memories at Cozy Cub Cabin.

Red Roof Zen

Have you been eagerly searching for a peaceful and relaxing place that feels like home to stay near the Aska Adventure Area? Look no further: Red Roof Zen (formerly Cozy Aska Cabin) is the ideal spot for you! With a beyond stunning mountain view, it’s a great place to rest and unwind after days of Blue Ridge fun and exploration. As you walk inside, you’ll notice the wood interior. This is a classic yet modern cabin with cute touches such as lantern lighting fixtures and sisal rugs. Partake of all the amenities at this cute and cozy cabin. Enjoy a screened-in porch and a hot tub outside. It’s a perfect place to spend some time soaking in the sights and strengthening your bonds with family and friends. And, it’s time for some fun with Fido, too. The cabin is pet-friendly!

Nestled In

If you are seeking solitude and relaxation, you’ve come to the right place. Nestled In’s secluded setting in the Sunrock Mountain area offers total privacy – you’ll have spectacular views all to yourself, with birds chirping as your only background music. You will truly feel “Nestled In” here among the trees and surrounded only by nature. This is a wonderful 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin for anybody looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city – you will feel like you have the whole mountain to yourself here in this delightful, tucked away cabin. Prepare to enjoy a few days “nestled in” this cozy retreat…you may never want to leave.

Sunset Lodge

The North Georgia mountains offer some of the most breathtaking views in the country and nature’s experience unlike anywhere else. 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.

Suite Dreams

At Suite Dreams, the North Georgia Mountains are in such close range, it’s as if you can touch them. The cabin’s 25-foot high wall of glass allows you to take in the mountain views, watch the clouds drift by, and stargaze at night all from inside the comforts of this lovely property. Just 15 minutes from the quaint town of Blue Ridge, GA, Suite Dreams is located off of entirely paved roads and is convenient to the scenic drive of Highway 60. This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath cabin offers a familiar, homey-feel but captures spectacular views and the restorative powers of a true mountain getaway. Step outside on the covered deck and enjoy ample outdoor living amenities with rockers, dining space, hot tub, and wood burning fireplace overlooking the spectacular view. Suite Dreams promises incredible sunsets over the mountains, abundant wild life, and has many covered porches to enjoy as you reconnect this winter.

Sweet Seclusion

When you are looking for a great mountain adventure, in the perfect high-elevation hideaway, Sweet Seclusion is your vacation’s ‘sweet spot.’ This quaint cabin is located off of winding roads atop one of the highest points in the Aska Adventure Area in the North Georgia Mountains. Feel like you are in total seclusion within the hardwoods as there are no visible neighbors, and the only sounds you’ll hear within this special setting are those purely from nature. Sweet Seclusion is a 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath log cabin facing toward the woods where you can peek through the trees at the picturesque mountain views beyond. Enjoy this special cabin located literally and figuratively at the pinnacle of tranquility. Sweet Seclusion is your private oasis in the woods to reconnect with your favorite people or the quietest part of yourself.

Tranquility

With beautiful mountain views and a secluded setting, Tranquility is the North Georgia cabin rental you are searching for to escape the demands of your hectic life! This peaceful, pet-friendly cabin is tucked away in the mountains, but is only 8 miles from the shops and dining of downtown Blue Ridge and the hiking, fishing and mountain biking of the Aska Adventure Area. Tranquility offers a restful retreat whether you are returning from a day of outdoor adventures or would rather spend the day hibernating in the cabin. Relax and reconnect with nature and with your loved ones at Tranquility, the perfect cozy cabin for the quiet mountain getaway you crave!

May 6, 2021January 8, 2022

The Ultimate Guide To Blue Ridge Cabin Hot Tubs

Sometimes you plan an Escape to Blue Ridge six months ahead of time and just dream of what it will feel like when you unlock that cabin door and walk in for the first time. You’ve been day dreaming (and maybe even night dreaming!) about exploring the beautiful town of Blue Ridge. Shopping, eating, hiking and enjoying all the quaintness that makes up this town. Back at the cabin you can’t wait to cozy up on the couches, light a fire-indoors or out, and of course relax in the hot tub before turning in for the evening in comfortable bedrooms.

With over 230+ cabins to choose from you can be particular about which one you select based on your taste and style. You can select pet friendly cabins or by the quantity of bedrooms. You can pick cabins with game rooms or with gourmet kitchens. You can book cabins with glorious views or that are privately situated. You can reserve cabins by the lake or by rivers. You can even base your decision on the style of hot tub you will get to enjoy! We’ve created a roundup of twenty cabins with nine different hot tub styles!

Under The Stars

Pinecone Peak

High on a hilltop in Mineral Bluff, Pinecone Peak is positioned to maximize the panoramic picture postcard Georgia and Tennessee mountain views from its wraparound decks and the great room’s wall of windows. Of pine tongue-and-groove construction and beautifully designed in cozy cabin style with soaring cathedral ceilings, the home is bright and airy, welcoming and cozy. It’s a peaceful, private retreat for your vacation getaway just minutes from everything the mountains have to offer, in all four directions.

Here, you can kick back and relax in comfort in the main level great room or the downstairs rec room, which has a pool table, wet bar and a full-size futon. Both rooms are outfitted with gas fireplaces and 55” TVs with DISH Network and DVD players (the main level TV also has surround sound and CD system). Or head out to the screened-in porch, light the wood-burning fireplace, and take in a spectacular sunset or enjoy the views from the lower deck’s hot tub, which seats 6.

Bearly Behaving

This 4-bedroom, 3 bath home is pet friendly and only ten minutes from the quaint town of Blue Ridge and is perched perfectly within a comfortable and paved cabin community located at the top of Trammell Mountain. This executive-level cabin has a completely open floor plan and offers amazing floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the expansive mountain range. Bearly Behaving is a wonderful, all-around cabin for all kinds of great vacation behavior —it’s cozy enough for a romantic getaway and large enough for multiple families to enjoy. Its panoramas are all-inclusive with short and long-range mountain views and idyllic pastoral scenes.

Round Tubs

Bent Tree

Bent Tree is a 3-bedroom, 3 bath cabin situated at one of the highest points of the gated Greenridge Mountain community in the Aska Adventure Area, overlooking Lake Blue Ridge and miles of rolling mountains for a truly awe-inspiring showcase of views. This is a professionally decorated cabin where the owner has thought of all of the amenities, whether your vacation is for a romantic getaway for two or for the whole family. Although Bent Tree is only 5 minutes from the Lake and the charming town of Blue Ridge, it is the perfect hideaway for an unforgettable vacation.

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.

Just Added Hot Tub

Knotty Nest

What do you want most in a Georgia mountain vacation? Is it a secluded, private place surrounded by nature’s beauty, a warm and inviting sanctuary where you can forget about the stresses of daily life and enjoy special times with family and friends? Knotty Nest is that, and so much more. Located in a gated community just 10 miles north of Blue Ridge, the hillside 3-bedroom cabin is surrounded by tall trees that part to reveal magnificent long-range mountain views. Homey, rustic, but with all the modern conveniences you expect, it’s a place where you can relax, unwind and disconnect from the world. You can fish in the community pond as part of the cabin rental, take nature walks to the suspension bridge and nearby waterfalls, rent a boat at Lake Blue Ridge, or head into town to explore its many quaint shops and excellent restaurants.

Indoor Tub

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. This is the perfect setting for several couples looking for a peaceful escape from the city. With its grace and beauty, Tondelia offers a lovely setting to leave your cares behind and enjoy great times with good friends. The days you spend here will be cherished for years to come.

Family Friendly

Toccoa Playground

If you’re looking for the perfect place to bring your whole family on your next vacation, look no further than Toccoa Playground, a Blue Ridge, GA cabin rental that promises you and your children a fun-filled getaway. True to its name, this spacious cabin in the woods near the Toccoa River is a playground for both adults and kids, with plenty of child-friendly features and amenities. Large family? No problem: the cabin sleeps ten, and has two sets of twin bunk beds in the downstairs bedroom and twin beds and a toddler bed in the upstairs loft, perfect for your young ones. The loft’s play area includes a puppet theater, play kitchen, a 32” flat screen with Blu-ray, and toys to delight kids of all ages, and the swings, slide, playhouse, and trampoline on the railing-protected deck will provide hours of fun. Older kids (and parents) will love the basketball shooter game outside. A crib, bassinet, baby swing, carrier, portable child seat and high chair are available, and there are safety gates on the stairs.

Riverside

Riverbend Cottage

When you think of the perfect Blue Ridge mountain cabin rental, does it have a beautiful wooded mountain setting on a river? Is it private, romantic, and tailor-made for an intimate getaway for two? Riverbend Cottage is that place, a cozy hideaway where you and your loved one can relax, reconnect and rekindle in a picturesque, nature-filled Fightingtown Creek setting. This property also features a separate artist studio right on the water. Located in McCaysville, less than 11 miles from downtown Blue Ridge, but worlds away from the commotion of daily life, this two-level gem of a home is professionally decorated to maximize the spectacular view of the river, just steps away from your door.

River Rush Cabin

Nestled on the wooded banks of the popular Fightingtown Creek, River Rush Cabin is a perfect choice for your next North Georgia mountain getaway. This professionally decorated cabin has every amenity you will need, and is uniquely situated on a backyard beach that makes it easy to access the wide, whitewater creek where you can enjoy floating, swimming and world-class trout fishing. The natural treehouse setting of the cabin is nicely complemented by the convenient location – only 5 miles away from dining and shopping in quaint downtown Blue Ridge. Every detail was carefully considered when creating this serene hideaway so you can effortlessly relax and take pleasure in the sights and sounds of the nature that surrounds you.

Screened in Porch

Adventure Us

Set on a hillside on more than two acres with breathtaking unobstructed long-range views of the mountains and Lake Blue Ridge, the Adventure Us has its very own waterfall and lots of areas to explore. A spacious tri-level showplace, this 3-bedroom, 3 bath is a private mountain oasis where you can gather with loved ones in a magnificent natural setting that’s close to fabulous and fun activities and experiences. 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. It’s a short scenic drive to destinations like Amicalola Falls, the Toccoa Swinging Bridge, wineries of Dahlonega and the shops and restaurants of downtown Blue Ridge are only a 10-minute drive down the mountain.

Porch life

Rocky Top

Rocky Top is a cozy Georgia Mountain cabin rental nestled into the My Mountain area of Morganton. You’ll feel like you’re on top of the world here, and truly away from it all. Great for a couple or family, this lovely two-bedroom, authentic log cabin has caramel-colored real log with chinking inside and out, and open beam ceilings throughout the space. Every room has a chic country touch, from the main room’s elegant furniture to the romantic French toile master bedroom, down to the hutch near the dining area displaying a toile-themed plate collection. Spend quiet evenings out on the screened-in porch, lounging on the swing or rockers with a nightcap. Watch a movie on the 50″ flat screen TV in the great room, kept warm and cozy by the corner gas fireplace. Enjoy a romantic, late night dip in the hot tub under starry skies. Rocky Top is a peaceful place high above the hills that feels far away from the rest of the world. With its beautiful mix of mountain cabin and French countryside decor, its unique and charming atmosphere offers a wonderful environment to relax and restore you.

The Overlook

The Overlook cabin is a place in a storybook setting where stories are also in fact, created. By far, this property is in one of the most private settings in the North Georgia Mountains. You’ll travel along a sharply winding, steep gravel road that will rekindle imaginings from childhood fables which took place in secret woods. However, this road is easily mastered and your reward rests in the charm and beauty of The Overlook cabin. Perched high above the Aska Adventure area, this home has panoramic mountain and distant lake views.

Fireside

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. Named for its four Tennessee Stone fireplaces and pines that surround it, Stone Pine Lodge is perched on a mountainside 22 feet off the ground from its lower deck, where you can hear the faint sound of a small creek below the property.

Lakeview

Lake View Retreat

Lake View Retreat is a serene cabin built into the side of a mountain in the Aska Adventure Area. It has a breathtaking view of Lake Blue Ridge framed out by a canopy of trees with a backdrop of rolling Blue Ridge mountains in the distance. This is private home and a calming spot that soothes the spirit allowing you to tap back into the essence of living. The two story living area has rich leather sofas and all furnishings are upscale in touch and designed for comfort in every way. Let Lake View Retreat reignite your romance or reunite you with friends closest to your heart. This quintessential mountain cabin is a quiet place to fall in love with and focus on the essence of life.

Pure Pleasures on the Lake

Pure Pleasure on the Lake is a pure delight! This magnificent North Georgia cabin rental is located on the 20-mile-long Lake Nottely, and has one of the best lake views the area has to offer. It 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. The cabin is equal distance to iconic Blue Ridge, GA and the new Harrah’s casino in Murphy, NC. This home has been thoughtfully designed all for its guests’ pleasure. Come to Pure Pleasure on the Lake and you’ll find that it fulfills all of your family’s vacation needs from endless fun to never-ending tranquility.

Best View

Blue Mist Haven

Blue Mist Heaven is a luxurious mountaintop cabin with spectacular 180o views that can be yours for a very special vacation getaway. Ideal for large families or a group of friends, this spacious cabin sleeps 12 in its four bedrooms and library/loft, with king beds in the upstairs master, main floor and downstairs bedrooms, twin bunk beds and twin over double size beds in the second downstairs bedroom that kids will love. There’s also a full-size crib and Pack ‘n Play in the closet. But its most important feature is the way it will make you feel: comfortable, relaxed and at peace, like you’ve left your cares behind and entered a luxurious private world, a heavenly experience you’ll treasure for years to come.

Summit Escape

Escape to a mountaintop in Blue Ridge to a home with some of North Georgia’s best views that extend out to two more states. Summit Escape is in the wonderful community of Sun Rock Mountain, and is easily accessible off of paved roads. This property is adjacent to 100 acres of pristine, undisturbed wilderness, yet is convenient to downtown Blue Ridge and McCaysville. There is no better place than this cabin’s expansive wraparound deck or beautiful screened in porch to watch the area’s abounding wildlife from wild turkeys, to deer and hummingbirds. Summit Escape offers great amenities for your perfect mountain vacation experience. Enjoy life at the top where the views will sweep your stress away.

October 20, 2019November 9, 2019

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 ….

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 20^th 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.

May 5, 2019June 21, 2021

Memorial Day in the Mountains

Spring has sprung, the temperatures are climbing, and everything is blooming! The last weekend in May, Memorial Day Weekend, is an excellent time to get away from the hub bub of daily life and Escape to the Blue Ridge Mountains to enjoy the beauty that is bursting all around us!

Extreme or Serene

There is no shortage of fun to be had around town, but if just relaxing with your favorite people (and pups) in a fabulous cabin is your idea of a good time, we totally get it. Many of our cabins are equipped with game rooms, hot tubs, fire pits, and wooded trails to explore. There is also horseback riding stables, zip lines, and whitewater rafting close by for added immersion into the wonders of Mother Nature.

Downtown Blue Ridge

In downtown Blue Ridge you’ll enjoy attending the 44^th Annual Spring Arts in the Park event on Saturday and Sunday, May 25^th & 26^th. This Southern tradition features more than two hundred arts, crafts, and food booths for you to admire fine arts and mountain crafts. You’ll also be able to see artist’s demonstrations, hear some great music, and support the Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association! The event is held rain or shine, and well-behaved leashed pets are welcome. Admission is $5 and children 12 and under are free!

Spring Arts in the Park
Photo Courtesy of The Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Center

Music will be abundant in the Downtown area as well. The Blue Ridge Brewery will welcome Gopher Broke on Saturday and Travis Bowlin on Sunday. At Grumpy Old Men Brewery you’ll get to see Highbeams on Saturday and the Copperhill Brewery will host Gerry Herndon on Sunday. You won’t want to miss Travis Bowlin at the Boat Dock Bar & Grill, which by the way, did you know, they are a sunny spot for shady people? Check them out. They offer great views of Lake Blue Ridge, delicious food, and fantastic drinks! Last but not least, The Blue Coyote will be jamming on Saturday with the Breaking Point Band and a local favorite, Gregg Erwin on Sunday.

Downtown Blairsville

About thirty minutes East of Blue Ridge in the town of Blairsville, you’ll encounter their annual Spring Arts, Crafts, & Music Festival. Saturday morning begins with a Memorial Day Parade and the rest of the day and all-day Sunday you can enjoy more than 200 local and regional artists. Many musicians will also be on site to entertain you and your family. There is no charge to attend, but plenty of family fun is sure to be had!

McCaysville/Copperhill

Photo Courtesy of the Blue Ridge Railway

If you’ve never experienced a trip on the Blue Ridge Railway, you should definitely consider boarding in downtown Blue Ridge and taking an enjoyable two hour ride to the revitalized cities of McCaysville, Ga and Copperhill, Tn. Yep, this is your chance to stand in two states at one time! Grab a sinful shake or decadent donuts at Sweet & Southern Sugar Company. Maybe Cuban is more your style and you prefer a Cuban coffee and empanada at the Rum Cake Lady for an afternoon treat. For a good giggle and unique gifts, head over to Weird Oh!. So, what exactly is Weird Oh!? Well, it’s a magical emporium of fun! Better known as an unusual place for unusual people, inside you will find peculiar treasures and trinkets. It’s a place where kids can be kids and adults can be kids too! Everything can be touched, moved, and you can even write on the walls and not get in trouble! The only rule that you will encounter is that laughter is a must! No matter what.

Whatever plans you make for the holiday weekend, we hope that you are spending it with all the ones you love creating memories and enjoying the freedom that we get to enjoy in the great United States of America. As we approach Memorial Day Weekend, we want to take a moment to thank all of the men and women that have so courageously given their lives to defend this beautiful country in which we are so fortunate to live. There is no greater sacrifice one can make and the patriotism that these honorable souls displayed deserves our recognition and gratitude, not just one weekend a year, but all year long. Thank you for your service.