The luxury mountain cabin your group has been looking for. 6,000 sq ft Blue Ridge retreat on 15+ private acres — heated waterfall pool, barrel sauna, 6-person hot tub, and TWO game rooms with arcades, billiards, shuffleboard, skeeball & more. Sleep 8–20 across 4 king suites + 2 queen bunk rooms. Chef's kitchen with Wolf range. Treehouse, fire pit, creek access, 500 Mbps WiFi, and EV charging. Named Best of Georgia 2025. Under 15 min to downtown Blue Ridge. Base rate covers 8 guests.
The space
WHY GROUPS BOOK THIS CABIN
→ Heated waterfall pool (80°+ from May–Sept, extended heating available year-round) plus an 8-person hot tub and barrel sauna — the full relaxation trifecta
→ Two separate game rooms with pool table, foosball, shuffleboard, skeeball, darts, arcades, and poker — enough to keep every age group entertained
→ Chef's kitchen with Wolf gas range, fully loaded — plus private chef and grocery delivery available on request
→ 15+ private acres with creek access, treehouse, playground, fire pit, and two outdoor grills
→ 500 Mbps WiFi, EV charging, whole-home generator — all the modern essentials on a mountain estate
→ Rare flat, enjoyable acreage for kids and families — with wildlife viewing including deer, turkey, and guinea fowl
→ Ideal for family reunions, multi-family gatherings, retreats, and milestone celebrations
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
4 King Bedrooms + 2 Queen Bunk Rooms (6 queen beds total) | 4.5 Bathrooms
Main Level: King suite with en-suite bath — stone shower with double shower heads, double vanity, and jetted soaking tub.
Upper Level: 2 large king bedrooms with shared full bath (tub/shower combo). Each bedroom has its own vanity area with makeup mirror and hair dryer.
Lower Level: King suite with en-suite bath. 1 bunk room with 4 queen beds and 1 bunk room with 2 queen beds. Bunk rooms share a bath with large shower, double sinks, vanity area, and separate private toilet room.
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE
→ Heated waterfall pool (saltwater, 80°+ in season)
→ 8-person hot tub with outdoor TV viewing
→ Barrel sauna
→ Fire pit with wood provided
→ Fire table
→ 2 outdoor grills (Weber and Kamado style, propane included)
→ Treehouse and playground
→ Wraparound covered porches
→ 15+ private acres with creek access
CHEF'S KITCHEN
Fully loaded with Wolf gas oven and stovetop. Coffee bar includes Nespresso classic, Keurig, drip coffee maker, bean grinder, filters, and K-cups. Private chef, grocery delivery, and concierge services available for an additional charge.
ENTERTAINMENT (2 Game Rooms)
→ Billiards / pool table
→ Foosball
→ Shuffleboard
→ Skeeball
→ Darts
→ Arcade games
→ Cornhole
→ Poker chip set
→ Board games
COMFORT & TECH
→ 500 Mbps high-speed WiFi
→ Dedicated office/workspace
→ EV Level 2 charging on site
→ Whole-home generator
→ High-quality cotton linens and towels
→ Hotel-sized toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap) in all bathrooms
→ Hair dryers in every bathroom
PRICING
Base nightly rate covers up to 8 guests. Additional guests over 8 are just $20 per person per night, up to 20 total.
HEATED POOL & HOT TUB
The outdoor hot tub is heated year-round. Pool heating season runs May 1 – September 30, heated to a minimum of 80°. Optional upgrade to 85° max is available for an additional cost applied to all nights. Pool heating between October 1 and April 30 is available when daily temperatures remain above 35° — a fuel cost applies. If temperatures drop below 35°, we may be unable to heat the pool.
BLUE RIDGE AREA — LESS THAN 15 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN
There are so many things to do in the Blue Ridge area and we're located in the heart of it all. Lake Blue Ridge for boating and paddle boarding, Toccoa and Ocoee Rivers for kayaking, tubing, whitewater rafting, and trout fishing. Mercier Orchards for seasonal fruit picking, baked goods, and cider. Local wineries, breweries, and cocktail bars with mountain views and live music. Plus horseback riding, zip lining, scenic train rides, gem mining, paintball, and Expedition Bigfoot. Under 2 hours from Atlanta, 1.5 hours from Chattanooga, 2.5 hours from Asheville, 3.5 hours from Nashville.
ESSENTIALS & SUPPLIES PROVIDED
Toilet paper, paper towels, kitchen trash bags, new kitchen sponge, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, and hand soap at all sinks. Basic pantry items including sugar, sea salt, pepper grinder, and a spice rack.
CLEANING PROCESS
Our cleaning process includes 3-point cleaning, disinfection, and inspection. This includes a post-check-out cleaning team, a pre-check-in cleaning and staging team, and a 2-hour quality-control inspection prior to your arrival.
NO WORRIES
All reservations include worry-free Accidental Damage Protection Insurance. We get it, stuff happens! A refundable security deposit of $1,000 is held via credit card hold or debit card charge prior to check-in for any incidents not covered by the insurance.
PROPERTY HEALTH & SAFETY
We provide no-contact, keyless entry. Each property is protected by smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. The property is treated monthly for pest control and prevention to mitigate insects/pests. Since this property is in the mountains surrounded by forest, it is impossible to keep all insects/pests away from and out of the property at all times. The exterior is protected by outdoor cameras covering front and back entrances, parking areas, and the property perimeter. There are no cameras inside the property.
The cabin is not childproof. Care must be exercised with children around electrical outlets, fireplaces, fire pits/tables, swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, decks, and loft railings. Outdoor exploration on the property is at the guest's own risk.
This property is an animal-free zone due to very severe allergies.
Use of fireworks and firearms is not permitted on property and is a violation of Fannin County Short Term Vacation Rental Ordinance 10-24-2023.
BOOKING PROCESS
Jodi & Steve are professional owner/operators of Drift Away Luxury Lodging. Once booked, you'll receive an email confirmation along with a link to a secure portal to electronically sign the rental agreement, upload a government-issued ID for renter verification, and provide a credit card for the security deposit.
BLUE RIDGE RECOMMENDATIONS
See Drift Away Luxury Lodging for a list of our favorite restaurants, wineries, breweries, shops, and outdoor attractions.
OTHER DRIFT AWAY PROPERTIES
→ Southern Hospitality Lodge — 5 King Suites + Bunk Room, heated pool, 12-ft hot tub, game room, fire pit. Sleeps 22. VRBO ID 1021458
→ Southern Ridge Manor — 6 Private Suites, heated pool, putting green, pool cabana, hot tub, fire pit, mountain views. Sleeps 14. VRBO ID 2240348
→ Summit Sky — Mountain Modern, 3 King Bedrooms + Bunk Room, hot tub, game room, mountain views, minutes to downtown. Sleeps 9. VRBO ID 4880819
Guest access
Full access to the entire 6,000 sq ft cabin and all 15+ acres. Pool, hot tub, sauna, game rooms, kitchen, all bedrooms, porches, fire pit, treehouse, and creek access. Check-in instructions and access codes are sent two weeks prior to arrival, provided we've received the signed rental agreement, ID, and scheduled security deposit.
Other things to note
Southern Orchard House offers a heated waterfall pool, hot tub, sauna, fire pit, wraparound porch, treehouse, and playground — all set on 15+ private acres with a creek, herb and vegetable gardens, and a hayfield. Inside, enjoy luxury furnishings, a new themed game/hangout room with a 75" TV, a pool table, arcade games, foosball, shuffleboard, darts, and more. With a whole-home generator, high-speed Wi-Fi, paved access, and space for large families or groups, you're less than 15 minutes from downtown Blue Ridge, the Copper Basin, and local dining.
