Southern Orchard House - Blue Ridge

The family reunion cabin you've been looking for — without the compromises. Southern Orchard House is a 6,000 sq ft luxury cabin on 15 private acres in Blue Ridge, Georgia, with a heated waterfall pool, barrel sauna, 8-person hot tub, and two full game rooms. Named Best of Georgia 2025 for luxury vacation rentals. Less than 15 minutes to downtown Blue Ridge.

Sleep 8 to 20 guests comfortably across 6 bedrooms — 4 private king suites and 2 spacious queen bunk rooms — so every couple, every family, and every generation gets their own real bed and real space. No pullouts, no air mattresses.

PERFECT FOR FAMILIES AND LARGE GROUPS

This is the kind of property where three families can vacation together and everyone has room to breathe. The kids disappear into the game rooms or treehouse while the adults relax poolside. Grandparents take the main-level king suite (no stairs, en-suite bath with jetted tub), teenagers claim the bunk rooms downstairs, and everyone comes together in the chef's kitchen or around the fire pit at night. 15+ flat, usable acres mean the kids can actually run — and you'll spot deer, turkey, and guinea fowl from the porch.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

→ Heated waterfall pool — saltwater, 80°+ from May through September, with extended heating options year-round
→ 8-person hot tub with outdoor TV viewing area
→ Barrel sauna
→ Two full game rooms — pool table, foosball, shuffleboard, skeeball, darts, arcade games, cornhole, poker, and board games
→ Chef's kitchen with Wolf gas range, fully loaded with cookware, coffee bar (Keurig, drip, grinder), and a full spice rack
→ Private chef, grocery delivery, and concierge services available on request
→ Two outdoor grills (Weber and Kamado style) with propane provided
→ Fire pit with wood provided, plus a fire table
→ Treehouse and playground
→ Wraparound covered porches
→ Creek access on the property
→ 500 Mbps WiFi throughout the cabin
→ Dedicated office/workspace
→ EV Level 2 charging station
→ Whole-home backup generator
→ Full-size washer and dryer with detergent provided

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (6 Bedrooms / 4.5 Bathrooms)

Main Level: King suite with private en-suite — stone shower with double shower heads, double vanity, and jetted soaking tub.
Upper Level: 2 large king bedrooms sharing a full bathroom (tub/shower combo). Each bedroom has its own vanity area with makeup mirror and hair dryer.
Lower Level: King suite with private en-suite, plus 2 queen bunk rooms (one with 4 queen beds, one with 2 queen beds). Bunk rooms share a bathroom with large walk-in shower, double sinks, vanity area, and a separate private toilet room.

All bedrooms have high-quality cotton linens and towels. Hotel-sized toiletries and hair dryers in every bathroom. Pantry stocked with sugar, salt, pepper, and a spice rack.

PRICING — BUILT FOR GROUPS

Base nightly rate covers up to 8 guests. Each additional guest is just $20 per person per night, up to 20 total. So whether you're bringing 8 or 18, the pricing scales fairly.

BLUE RIDGE, GEORGIA — THE LOCATION

Southern Orchard House is in the heart of the North Georgia mountains, less than 15 minutes from downtown Blue Ridge and under 10 minutes from McCaysville and Copperhill.

→ Lake Blue Ridge — boating, paddle boarding, swimming
→ Toccoa and Ocoee Rivers — kayaking, tubing, whitewater rafting, trout fishing
→ Mercier Orchards — seasonal fruit picking, baked goods, and cider
→ Local wineries, craft breweries, and cocktail bars with live music
→ Horseback riding, zip lining, scenic train rides, gem mining, and Expedition Bigfoot
→ Hiking to Swinging Bridge, Fall Branch Falls, Long Creek Falls, and Turtletown Creek Falls

Under 2 hours from Atlanta | 1.5 hours from Chattanooga | 2.5 hours from Asheville | 3.5 hours from Nashville

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 available for an additional cost applied to all nights under the reservation. 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.

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 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. Since this property is in the mountains surrounded by forest, it is impossible to keep all insects/pests away at all times. The exterior is protected by outdoor cameras covering 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. Since 2016, we've grown from a single cabin to a curated collection of luxury vacation homes in Blue Ridge. Every property is fully serviced with professional cleaning, staging, and quality inspections. We respond within the hour and we're here before, during, and after your stay.

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.

Please don't hesitate to send us a message with any questions before, during, or after booking. We are happy to help!

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