FAQ's
Escape to Blue Ridge reservation specialists are available 7 days per week as follows:
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday & Sunday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
We've made booking a reservation quick and easy. Simply select and book a home from our Cabin Listings page, or give our office a call to speak directly with one of our vacation planners at 866-618-2521.
Yes. Before we can complete your reservation, we must have a signed Cabin Rental Agreement. You will receive the agreement via email upon making your reservation however, you may review our rental policies here
Many of our cabins are on gravel roads. A few cabins are best accessed by front wheel or four wheel drive. You’ll find this information in the cabin descriptions amenities list or you may call our office for information.
Yes. We accept reservations from responsible adults age 25 or above. Guest(s) who initiate the rental are responsible for all other guest(s) during their cabin stay.
Many of our cabins are within walking distance of each other. Others are in more remote, private locations. You’ll find this information under the Amenities section of each cabin description. If you have a specific question, please call our reservation office. Our team will be happy to answer your questions.
Packaged beer and wine may be purchased in Blue Ridge, GA, and in most surrounding towns. Several Blue Ridge restaurants serve alcohol by the drink. Alcohol may be purchased at liquor stores in Ellijay, GA or Murphy, NC. Both are about 25 minutes from Blue Ridge.
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE ANY PROPERTY OR IN HOT TUBS!!! Smoking is only permitted outside. Cigarette butts must be disposed of in ash trays or designated areas. There is a $500.00 fine (or more, depending on circumstances) when smoking is discovered inside a cabin, hot tub or for littering. ALL CIGARETTE BUTTS MUST BE FULLY EXTINGUISHED, BAGGED AND PLACED IN THE OUTSIDE TRASH CAN.
Yes. Escape to Blue Ridge gift certificates are a thoughtful way to show your appreciation for family, friends and business associates. To purchase a gift certificate, call 866-618-2521 or 706-413-5321.
Cost for the Cancel For Any Reason (default option) is 10.8% of the total cost of your booked lodging. Purchase eligibility if trip arrival is more than 30 days, the policy can be purchased within 15 days of booking. CFAR is not available for any trips with an arrival of less than 30 days. Coverage includes all the benefits of the standard plan (below) at 100% claim benefit for covered reasons. You can also cancel your trip for any reason, outside of the coverage benefits, and receive 75% of trip cost. See policy sample here and choose the state you live in.
Standard travel protection is available for 7% of the total cost of your booked lodging. Eligible to purchase if trip arrival is more than 30 days then it can be purchased at any time. If trip arrival is less than 30 days, policy must be purchased within 5 days of booking date. Coverage includes Weather Related - Hurricane/Mandatory evacuation, Illness/Injury (including COVID-19 sickness or quarantine), Job Loss, Mandated Work, and more. See policy sample here and choose the state you live in. Please call us if you want to add on the Standard policy instead of Cancel For Any Reason.
These policies are offered to all guests when they pay their rental deposit, and coverage starts the next day after purchase. Contact the Rental Guardian offices to receive a complete Description of Coverage document. Once Travel Protection has been purchased, you receive a 10 day 'free look' period; after this time period, it is considered accepted and is non-refundable. For more policy information on Travel Protection with Rental Guardian, click the button below.
Travel Protection can be added at the time of booking or outside of 30 days prior to your arrival. If you choose not to purchase travel insurance, please be advised of our cancellation terms detailed above.
During peak seasons or holidays, we require a three or four-night minimum. The following schedule explains our current seasonal minimum stay policies:
- MLK Weekend: A three-night minimum.
- Valentine’s Day: Three-night minimum if it falls on a weekend.
- Presidents’ Day: A three-night minimum.
- Memorial Day: A three-night minimum.
- Mid-June: A three-night minimum when staying over a weekend.
- July to Mid-August: A four-night minimum when staying over a weekend.
- Independence Day: A four-night minimum.
- Labor Day: A three-night minimum.
- October to Mid-November: A three-night minimum when staying over a weekend.
- Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s: A four-night minimum.
Each reservation requires a minimum down payment of $250.00 and the balance must be paid in full 30 days before check-in or when you make your reservation – if you call within the 30-day period. We accept personal checks (must clear our bank before crediting your reservation), money orders, cashier’s checks, travelers checks, Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover cards.
You will be emailed or mailed directions and specific property information such as gate and/or alarm codes 10 days before your arrival or after your full payment has been received.
Firewood is provided for cabins with wood burning fireplaces inside or outside (on porches, etc.) Firewood is not provided for outdoor fire pits. Firewood can be purchased at local convenience stores, grocery stores and at times, from roadside vendors. Do not cut wood surrounding the cabin. ABSOLUTELY NO LIQUID ACCELERANTS ARE ALLOWED. Liquid accelerants are extremely dangerous to you and our properties. Guests may be fined if an accelerant is used.
We recommend that you bring Duraflame® fire logs to help start harder woods.
Escape to Blue Ridge has many pet-friendly cabins. Each is designated “pet friendly” in the cabin description. You may also find these cabins on the on our Pet Friendly Cabins Page. We charge an additional daily rate of $40.00 per day per pet with a maximum of two pets.
We also have many “people only” cabins for guests who prefer properties that do not allow pets.
Yes. You can go straight to your cabin to begin your mountain vacation! Our cabins have a keyless entry system. Your cabin access code is provided with your directions.
Yes. Escape to Blue Ridge is required by law to charge local and state sales tax, at the prevailing rate on each reservation.
Our North GA cabin rentals have flat nightly rates, and are based upon cabin size, location, views and amenities. You can view each cabin’s nightly rates by viewing the calendar on each cabin's web page.
If you or your guest(s) accidentally leave a personal item in the cabin, please contact us as soon as possible. If we discover something left behind, we will make every effort to contact you and make arrangements to return the item(s). During our busier seasons, it may take up to 14 days to return certain items. The charge for returning items is $35 plus shipping and handling.
The Escape to Blue Ridge team is available to guests 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The on-call service number is provided with your cabin directions.
No. As a guest, you MUST REPORT any damage at the property during your stay to qualify for full coverage. If damage is discovered by our Property Inspectors after your departure, the Accidental Damage Protection will be denied. Please report any damage if it occurs.
The Guest Services Fee includes:
- Accidental Damage Protection Coverage - up to $500.00 for unintentional damage to the cabin. (See item #6 on Guest Rental Agreement.)
- Reservation and Credit Card Processing
- After-Hours Emergency Service
- Free Lock-Out Visit
- Concierge Services
The $31.00/day non-refundable Guest Service Fee is required for all reservations. This fee is capped at a maximum 7 day rate of $217.00.
We suggest you bring personal grooming items, groceries and the items below:
- Insect repellent (summer)
- Duraflame logs for wood-burning fireplaces only
- Medicines (aspirin, ibuprofen, first aid kit, etc.)
- Beach towels (for summer excursions to Lake Blue Ridge)
If you’re enjoying a lengthy stay, you may want to bring:
- Additional hand soap and shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Coffee filters
- Laundry detergent
- Entertainment items (DVDs, CDs, books, board games, playing cards, puzzles)
Each of our North Georgia vacation rental cabins includes:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Professionally cleaned and pressed luxurious linens and towels
- A starter supply of paper products, trash bags, shampoo, conditioner, dish and dishwasher detergent
- Fully-equipped kitchens for preparing and serving meals
There’s so much to see and do in Blue Ridge, Georgia! Several pages of this website discuss activities and attractions. For more information, visit North Georgia Mountains Activities or speak with one of our knowledgeable reservationists at 866-618-2521.
We want your stay in our Blue Ridge cabin rentals to live up to your expectations. Please contact us at 866-618-2521 or by email if you have questions or concerns.
Check-in time: 4 p.m. Check-out time: 10 a.m.
Our rental cabins are located throughout throughout north Georgia including Fannin, Gilmer and Union counties. You will find a map with easy to follow directions here.
Fannin County areas: Aska Adventure Area, Blue Ridge, Cohutta Wilderness, Lake Blue Ridge, Mineral Bluff, Morganton
Gilmer County areas: Cherry Log, Ellijay
Union County areas - Blairsville, Lake Nottely
Each home's nightly rates includes up to the maximum number of people the home sleeps. We do require the name of each person who will be staying in the home, and cannot allow for more than the maximum allowed.
Cell phone service can be sporadic in the mountains. Most of our cabins have cell phone coverage. You may also make local calls from your cabin phone. If you wish to make long distance calls from your cabin phone, please bring a prepaid calling card.
The Guest Services Fee includes Accidental Damage Protection. This protects guests from incurring costs for unintentional and incidental damage to the rental cabin and its contents if it is reported by the guest during their stay. Protection doesn’t exceed the amount of coverage purchased. Accidental Damage Protection includes coverage up to $500.00. As a guest occupying an Escape to Blue Ridge property and covered under this plan, you are not obligated to pay for accidental damage (up to $500.00) to the property owner’s covered personal property located within the rental property that you occupy.
