Southern Orchard House - Blue Ridge

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!

*** OTHER DRIFT AWAY®️ PROPERTIES***
• Southern Hospitality Lodge – 5 King Suites + Bunk Room (6 Queens), heated pool, 12-ft hot tub, game room, fire pit. Sleeps 22. VRBO ID 1021458
• 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 14. VRBO ID 2240348
• Fawn Mountain Lodge – 3 King Suites + Bunk Room, 5 baths, hot tub, game room, 4 fireplaces, long-range mountain views. Sleeps 10. VRBO ID 4488429
• Summit Sky – Brand New Mountain Modern with breathtaking long range layered mountain views, 3 King Bedrooms + Bunk Room, 3.5 bath, hot tub, game room, paved roads, minutes to downtown, Sleeps 9. VRBO ID 4880819

***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.

The rental cabin is not childproof, and that extreme care must be exercised with children in rental cabins, especially around electrical outlets, fireplaces, fire pits/tables, swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, decks, loft railings, etc. Any outdoor exploration on the property will be done at the Guests and party's own risk.

***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!