Nestled in the heart of Blue Ridge, Southern Orchard House by Drift Away Luxury Lodging is a haven for those seeking comfort and adventure. This 6,000+ square foot authentic log cabin features an open floor plan with multiple spaces for relaxation and socializing. A wraparound covered porch invites you to unwind while taking in the serene surroundings of private creek views.
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Luxury Oasis w/ Waterfall Pool & Sauna - Sleeps 20
Welcome to Southern Orchard House by Drift Away® Luxury Lodging—a private 6,000+ sq. ft. retreat on 15+ acres where deer, wild turkey, and guinea fowl roam freely. Here, luxury meets nature with a waterfall pool, creekside pastures, and spaces designed for connection and quiet moments alike. Gather your family and friends and experience the perfect blend of farmhouse charm and modern comfort.
- Seasonably Heated Pool (May-Sept 80°). Additional heat to 85° OR Heating outside of this timeframe is available and pricing is based on fuel cost. Contact us for a quote. - NEW Outdoor Barrel Sauna! - 8 person hot tub - 15 acres of property with private creek - 4 King Bedrooms - 2 Queen Bunk Rooms - High-quality cotton linens and towels (no microfiber) - 8 miles to Ingles Market grocery store - 7.5 miles to downtown Blue Ridge (scenic train, restaurants, shops, wineries, breweries) - 5 miles to McCaysville GA & Copperhill TN - Wrap around covered porches - Living Room gas fireplace (for use during fall/winter, Oct 1- March 31) - Fully-stocked chef kitchen - Wolf gas oven and stovetop - Coffee Bar: Keurig, Drip Coffee Maker, Bean Grinder, Coffee Filters, K-cups - Essential supplies & pantry items - 2 Game Rooms: pool table, foosball, ping pong table, darts, corn hole, poker chip set, and board games. - Treehouse & playground - Dedicated office space for work/study - Weber 4-burner Gas Grill (propane included) - Kamato Joe charcoal grill & smoker (BYO lump charcoal) - Fire Pit with 6 Adirondack chairs (wood included) - Full Size Washer & Dryer (laundry detergent included) - Hotel-sized toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, oatmeal soap) - Hair dryers in all bathrooms - Professional interior design - Private Chef, Grocery Delivery, and Concierge services are available for an additional charge. - All paved roads. No steep mountain terrain. - Whole-home generator in case of power outage - EV friendly! 40 amp NEMA 14-50 Charging on site.
***SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS*** Main level: 1 King bedroom with en-suite bath, stone shower with double shower heads, double vanity, and jetted tub.
Upper level: 2 extremely large King bedrooms with a shared full bath (tub/shower combo). Each upstairs King bedroom has a vanity area with makeup mirror and hair dryer.
Lower Level: 3 bedrooms: 1 King with en-suite bath, 1 bunk room with 4 Queen beds and another bunk room with 2 Queen beds. Bunk rooms have a shared bath with large shower, double sinks, vanity area, and separate private toilet room.
*** ESSENTIALS & SUPPLIES PROVIDED *** You'll find essentials like toilet paper, paper towels, and kitchen trash bags. We provide a brand new kitchen sponge, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, hand soap at all sinks, propane for the 4-burner Weber gas grill, and firewood for the fire pit. You’ll find basic pantry items like sugar, sea salt, pepper grinder, and a spice rack. Hotel-sized shampoo, conditioner, oatmeal bar soap, and hair dryer in each bathroom.
*** HEART OF BLUE RIDGE AREA ACTIVITIES *** There are so many things to do in the Blue Ridge area and Drift Away Luxury Lodging is located in the heart of it all! From golfing, boating, biking, white water rafting, zip lining, river tubing, trout fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, paintball, and tank driving (you can even crush a car!)... to boutique/antique shopping, scenic train rides, amazing wineries, breweries, and cocktail bars, U-Pick fruit farms, and fabulous restaurants, there is absolutely something for everyone in the mountains of Blue Ridge, GA.
*** PRICING DETAILS *** The nightly rate is the same for 1-8 guests. Each additional guest is a nightly rate of $20. Please be sure to enter the number of guests you’re planning to accommodate in order to receive an accurate quote. *This pricing structure allows rental to small and large groups alike, taking into account additional utilities and property wear attributed to a large group of guests. Max Capacity 20 guests.
100% of the cleaning cost is paid directly to our team members to provide a living wage. The cleaning cost covers of our 3-Point cleaning, disinfection, and inspection process. This includes post-check out cleaning team, pre-check in cleaning & staging team, and 2-hour quality control inspector just before guest arrival.
A refundable security deposit in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) is held under each reservation via credit card hold or debit card charge, prior to check in for any incidents not covered by the Accidental Damage Protection Insurance.
***HEATED POOL & HOT TUB *** The outdoor hot tub is heated year-round. Our Pool Heating Season is between May 1- Sept 30 and the pool will be heated to a minimum of 80°. If you would like the option of warming the pool up to a max of 85°, there will be a fuel cost. The fuel cost depends on the forecasted weather during the guests stay. This optional cost will apply to all nights under the reservation. If pool heating is requested between October 1 - April 30, daily temps must remain over 35° for the duration of the guest stay and fuel cost applies. The fuel cost to heat the pool depends on outside air temps, water temps, and propane costs 48 hours prior to check in. 24 hour advanced notice is required and this charge will apply to all nights under the reservation. NOTE: If temps drop below 35° we may be unable to heat the pool.
*** NO WORRIES *** All reservations include worry-free Accidental Damage Protection Insurance. We get it, stuff happens!
*** BLUE RIDGE RECOMMENDATIONS *** See Drift Away®️Luxury Lodging for a list of our favorite restaurants, wineries, breweries, shops, and outdoor attractions!
*** 4 DRIFT AWAY PROPERTIES*** Our other Blue Ridge GA properties by Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging include:
-Southern Ridge Manor, a gorgeous Farmhouse with 6 PRIVATE SUITES, heated pool, putting green, pool cabana, hot tub, fire pit, mountain views, 7BR/6.5BA sleeps up to 14 guests in 8 beds. VRBO ID 2240348
-Southern Hospitality Lodge, 5 KING bedrooms, Bunk Room w/ 6 Queen beds, in-ground heated pool, 12 FT hot tub, game room, fire pit, newly remodeled, 6BR/5.5BA sleeps up to 22 guests in 11 beds. VRBO ID 1021458
-Fawn Mountain Lodge, incredible long range Mountain View, 3 KING SUITES, 5 bath, 4-person bunk room, hot tub, game room, 4 fireplaces. Sleeps up to 10 in 7 beds. VRBO ID 4488429
***PROPERTY HEALTH & SAFETY *** All Drift Away®️Luxury Lodging properties have HVAC UV Light Systems installed to kill bacteria and viruses in the air. We provide no-contact, keyless entry. Each property interior is protected with smoke detection, carbon monoxide detection, and fire extinguishers. Some properties may have water leak detection, natural gas leak detection, and/or a fire suppression system. The property is treated monthly for pest control and prevention to mitigate insects/pests. However, 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 of each property is protected with outdoor cameras covering front entrances, back entrances, parking, and/or property perimeter. There are no cameras inside any Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging rental properties.
***Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging properties are animal-free zones due to very severe allergies.
***Use of fireworks & firearms are not permitted on property and a violation of Fannin County Short Term Vacation Rental Ordinance 10-24-2023.
*** Jodi & Steve are professional owner/operators of Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging and are API integrated with property management software. This technology allows owners/hosts to manage multiple properties across several platforms from one software program. Once booked, you’ll receive an email reservation confirmation along with a link to a secure portal to electronically sign the rental agreement, upload a copy of Government-issued ID for renter verification, and provide credit card for the security deposit.
Please don’t hesitate to send us a message with any questions before, during, or after booking. We are happy to help!
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Massage
Private pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Heated pool
Table tennis
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Electric car charging station
Garden
Unit size: 6,000 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Security deposit HOLD of $1,000 via credit card required 4 days before arrival and will be released within 10 days after check out, minus any damages.
Guests are required to sign the Rental Agreement within 14 days of booking confirmation.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: Animal-free Zone due to severe allergies
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional fees apply
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Additional fees apply
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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About the neighborhood
Mineral Bluff, GA
What's nearby
Blue Ridge Lake - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
Ocoee River - 15 min drive - 5.5 km
Blue Ridge Lake Marina - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 17 min drive - 17.9 km
Mercier Orchards - 18 min drive - 20.7 km
Restaurants
Mercier Tasting Room - 16 min drive
DQ Grill & Chill - 14 min drive
Starbucks - 15 min drive
Taco Bell - 12 min drive
The Waterfront Bar - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Luxury Oasis w/ Waterfall Pool & Sauna - Sleeps 20 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Luxury Oasis w/ Waterfall Pool & Sauna - Sleeps 20 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Luxury Oasis w/ Waterfall Pool & Sauna - Sleeps 20?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury Oasis w/ Waterfall Pool & Sauna - Sleeps 20?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury Oasis w/ Waterfall Pool & Sauna - Sleeps 20 located?
This family-friendly Mineral Bluff cabin is located on a river, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Ocoee River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rolling Thunder River Company and McCaysville City Park. Toccoa River Adventures and McCaysville City Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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