Handmade Log Cabin w/ Full-Length Private Screened Balcony, atop Small Mountain

This Log Cabin has spectacular views of surrounding mountains, and the screened-in back porch is like being in a treehouse within the protected Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, located directly below and behind the Log Cabin. It was custom-built in 1994 from 150-year-old hand-notched Cypress logs (it was not made from a kit). It has hand-made cypress cabinetry; its decor includes many antiques and curios; and it sleeps up to 6. Please note that the quoted price is for 2 guests, with a $10 per night additional guest fee, for each person beyond the first two. Our Log Cabin has three bedrooms (the ground-floor primary bedroom with a queen-size bed, luxury 100% cotton linens and duvet, a second-floor loft bedroom with double bed with luxury cotton linens and duvet, and a separate second-floor bedroom with two twin XL beds), and there is also a very comfy queen sleeper-sofa with a memory foam topper for your convenience, along with two full bathrooms with showers—one on each floor). We also recently upgraded all beds with new luxury memory foam mattresses, for the coziest sleep ever.

Please be aware that our beloved Log Cabin was built in a traditional 1800s style, with several steps to enter the first floor, and a staircase to reach the second floor, so mobility/wheelchair-accessibility is not possible.

That said, don't let the authentic period architecture, country decor, or antiques fool you. Every amenity is provided, including free WiFi, DIRECTV STREAM channels, Roku for streaming apps, Blu-Ray/DVD, luxury cotton linens and towels, dishes, a fully equipped kitchen and dining room, luxury bathroom amenities, washer and dryer, central heat and air and a warm gas-powered fireplace (for both beauty and heat).

Most everyone loves settling into a porch-swing or rocker to find deep serenity on the full-length/screened-in balcony overlooking the forest and nearby mountains, typically accompanied only by the soft sounds of wind in the trees and the birds of the forest. We see deer families visiting frequently below.

For dining out, downtown Blairsville is in the valley below, only a few minutes drive away; and there is a plethora of nearby restaurants ranging from fine dining to down-home country cookin'; and there is even a local whiskey distillery, with tours!

Nearby you will find Vogel State Park, the Appalachian Trail, and countless waterfalls, along with trout fishing, boating, kayaking, golf — and if you like whitewater rafting (we like Wildwater Rafting Company as guides), the cabin is almost directly between the Chattooga and Ocoee rivers (each is only about an hour’s drive away). Sightseers will love nearby Helen, Georgia or a day trip to Cashiers-Highland, NC. The kids will delight in finding gold or gems in the mines which are a short and scenic drive away.

Although there are many activities nearby, most guests love the peaceful sanctuary that the Log Cabin is, in its secluded location on top of a mountain — yet still only a few minutes drive from Walmart and Blairsville’s Town Square. We very much enjoy welcoming our new and returning guests each year. Hopefully you will become one of our regular guests, too! You do not need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to ascend our mountain, but you must use only a car, van, SUV, or truck to enter and exit our street and property -- no RVs, trailers, 5th wheels, pedestrians, bicycles or motorcycles. There is room to park for 4 vehicles. Please park only on-property (marked by reflectors), not along the street or right-of-way, and please *keep the gate closed except when actively entering or exiting the driveway*.

3-Night Minimum during most weekends, and 2-Night Minimum on most Monday through Thursday nights, excepting holidays and subject to availability. During “Peak Leaf Season” (mid-October through mid-November), the minimum stay is 4 or 5 nights as indicated when you book. Rental is for the entire home. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 10:30 a.m. Please adhere to these times strictly, for the comfort and safety of all of our guests. If you wish to have early check-in or late departure, it is sometimes available for a fee, based on availability; please inquire about it, if so.

If you would like to bring one or two quiet, house-trained dogs that weigh less than 50 pounds each, you agree as follows: 1) to notify us of their breed and weight, 2) Dogs are not allowed on any furniture including beds, 3) that your dogs must be leashed when outside and that you allow them only on our property (not on or next to the paved street, or on the surrounding properties, 4) that your dogs are crated or secured on back porch if you are not there, 5) to walk dogs along the treeline away from the home to avoid offending anyone, 6) that you will NOT walk dogs along the pavement or on the gravel area past the power pole, since it is not our property, and (7) that you are responsible to pay for damage/extra cleaning. Although we love cats, they are NEVER allowed.

We normally open bookings for each season on January 3rd of each year, and we *strongly* recommend booking as soon as possible thereafter, particularly for peak leaf season, holidays and weekends which typically sell out quickly. We do have a number of annual guests (and even some who book with us multiple times per year), and would welcome you to join that esteemed and appreciated set of folks who love our Log Cabin like we do...

By the way, our cleaning fee of $85 per stay goes 100% to our housekeeper, Amy; but you are always welcome to leave her something extra on the dinner table when you check out, should you so desire.

We are most grateful for all of our guests, and deeply appreciate sharing our unique Log Cabin with those who long for the authenticity and peace you will find there. This Log Cabin is an ideal place to recharge and reboot.

We hope you can stay with us!
Union County, GA STR License # 015248

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