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New Sauna! Mountain Oasis, Heated Waterfall Pool!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 20557.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mineral Bluff, GA
  • Blue Ridge Lake Marina
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Mercier Orchards
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

2 Queen Bunk Room (lower level)

2 Queen Beds

4 Queen Bunk Room (lower level)

4 Queen Beds

King Bedroom 2 Upper Level

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 3 Upper Level

1 King Bed

King Suite 1 Main Level

1 King Bed

King Suite 4 (lower level)

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk Room Bath (lower level)

Toilet · Shower only

King 1 Bathroom Main Level

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

King 2 & 3 Shared Bathroom (upper level)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

King 4 Ensuite Bathroom (lower level)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

New Sauna! Mountain Oasis, Heated Waterfall Pool!

Welcome to Southern Orchard House by Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging! All paved roads lead to this 6,000+ square foot authentic log cabin, on 15+ acres with local residents of Deer, Turkey, and Guinea Fowl roaming the pasture, orchard, and private creek.

Here it is - You've found your Blue Ridge Mountain Oasis!

This full-service vacation rental is meticulously outfitted in modern farmhouse décor. The open floor plan and wrap around deck are perfect for any type of gathering, inside and out. There are multiple places for spending time together or spreading out for some quiet time.

- Seasonally 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 manager

Jodi & Steve
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional fees apply
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Pets

No pets allowed
Animal-free Zone due to severe allergies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mineral Bluff

Located in Mineral Bluff, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Toccoa River Adventures and Blue Ridge Lake Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Rolling Thunder River Company. Travelling with kids? Consider Tank Town USA and Cohutta Cove Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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

  • ‪DQ Grill & Chill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mercier Orchards - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does New Sauna! Mountain Oasis, Heated Waterfall Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is New Sauna! Mountain Oasis, Heated Waterfall Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New Sauna! Mountain Oasis, Heated Waterfall Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Sauna! Mountain Oasis, Heated Waterfall Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Sauna! Mountain Oasis, Heated Waterfall Pool! 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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay with multi-families!

We had a wonderful stay with our friends and family. Not far from Downtown Blue Ridge and the Host was very responsive. Plenty of places in house and on property for all to enjoy. We will stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chasity H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our large group

This place was perfect for our large group. It was the perfect distance in and out of town. We loved all the amenities, especially the newly added sauna! The hosts went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. They were very responsive and acted quickly to our requests. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Everything was spectacular, house was great, beds were comfortable, pool was spectacular!! Made for an easy and wonderful family vacation!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sutton family

We enjoyed our visit
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

Perfect for our old college friends getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Altec Golf Trip

Loved the property and the locale to the golf course was very ideal!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home and property!!

Our stay was absolutely perfect in every way! The house is fully stocked and has all the amenities. We stayed over Thanksgiving and it was a perfect getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding house and location

This house is stunning, inside and out. The pool area is gorgeous. There’s not a single thing missing that we needed for our 7 nights. The beds are big and comfortable. The ping pong table, darts and shuffle board room was so fun. I can’t recommend this property enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Cabin

This was our first time to this area of Georgia and the cabin was amazing. Plenty of room for our group of 14 people between 3 different families.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twins 18th birthday weekend

Place was great. Everything you would ever need. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation.

House and area were perfectly suited for our family: something for everyone - pool, hot tub, creek, playground, 1st class kitchen, very comfortable bedrooms, golf course, nice town, berry picking, Ingles. WARNING - no liquor, strictly BYOL. One of the best vacation rentals since 1976!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Reunion Location!!

Every year we have a family reunion and this property was perfect for us! The kids loved the pool and playground and had plenty of room to play. The teenagers enjoyed ping pong, darts and pool. The adults had plenty of time to relax and enjoy each others company. Jodi and Steve were responsive and so helpful all week. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

Spent New Year's vacation at this beautiful home. Jodi was absolutely a wonderful host and very attentive. Loved the property, the creek, the home has everything that we needed. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot.

Very lovely spot. Well maintained. Well laid out. Plenty of room. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer

Comfortable house on peaceful property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Tamarac, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

From the moment we arrived, we knew this place was special. The location & scenery are spectacular. The communication and check in were on point. Would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone who’s looking for an awesome place to get away. Happy new years.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Celebration

13 of us stayed comfortably in the home and enjoyed the game rooms and property. We also enjoyed the blue ridge scenic railroad ride one day !! Excellent communication and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin getaway

This is a beautiful property. A remote location yet close enough to lots of activities. The kids had great fun in the pool, the game room, and the TV room. We had a couple of questions while there and they were answered immediately by Jodi. Highly recommend this property for a family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trisha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

Beautiful home and property. Photos accurate. A perfect place for a family getaway. Rooms exceeded expectations. The wild turkeys wandering in the late afternoon were an added delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raquel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home, great location!

We absolutely loved and enjoyed our stay. The house was incredibly clean, organized and functional. Literally, anything you’d expect or want from a home- they thought of. We had everything we needed. Steve and Jodi were amazing hosts with great communication. Highly recommend for any occasion. Kids loved the bunk rooms, playground and arcade room. Great amenities for all ages. Property is just stunning, walk to creek was so much fun, we found turkey feathers and kids loved that! It’s a very short drive to downtown Blue Ridge and grocery store. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hartley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break in the Mountains

We stayed at this property for our Spring Break! The beaches in Alabama where we are from would have been too cold this time of year, so we decided on a change of scenery. This house was perfect! We had four families with kids ranging from 3-12 and everyone had a blast. The owners were wonderful to work with. Anyone who stays here will not be disappointed!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ravi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home for a family trip during winter or summer

This was a wonderfully maintained home, with a great kitchen, outdoor areas and location near downtown Blue Ridge. Many different spaces across 3 floors with a pool table, ping pong table and TVs. Having a gas line to the grill was a plus and appliances were top of the line. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Private Luxury Getaway!

What an absolutely beautiful property. 15 acres, very private, home has EVERYTHING you need. Beautifully decorated, well-appointed kitchen and appliances. Plenty of space for our party of 15. Very clean - no detail is missed! Owner was very attentive to anything we needed during our stay, Pool and hot tub were amazing. It is just the most perfect spot and we can't wait to rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent All Around

Excellent accommodations for all 18 members of our family gathering to celebrate our 50 Anniversary! Wonderfully decorated, very CLEAN and handy to conveniences! There are many areas of the home to entertain ourselves. All of us enjoyed the swimming pool, deck areas, rec rooms, fire table and living room. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

We went with a family of 15 and were very happy. Everything was clean and working. Property was very private with lots of room for everyone to spread out and do your own thing. Enjoyed the pool, hot tub, fire fit and playing corn hole in the back yard. Communication with Owner Jodi was excellent which made our trip that much easier. Looking forward to trying another one of their properties.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jodi & Steve

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Hello! We've launched this as our 3rd vacation rental property under Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging. For reviews of our other properties, see VRBO listing #1021458 Southern Hospitality Lodge and #2240348 Southern Ridge Manor.
These properties were purchased to share our love of Blue Ridge and the North Georgia Mountains, along with providing an opportunity for family and friends to create wonderful memories together. We truly enjoy the outdoors and tons of activities the area has to offer. Come stay with us and experience it for yourself!
– Jodi & Steve

Why they chose this property

We are 10+ year residents of Blue Ridge and the owner/operators of Drift Away®️Luxury Lodging. Blue Ridge, McCaysville, and Copperhill TN are where we live, work, and play! We take impeccable care of our guests, properties, and are available throughout your stay should you need anything. Whole home generator in the event of power outage.

Who better to provide the best experience for visiting Blue Ridge and the Copper Basin than a local resident?

Blue Ridge is less than 2 hours from Atlanta and surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest. There are a ton of outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, golf, boating, kayaking, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, zip lining, and a brand new paintball park, just to name a few.

We’ll provide recommendations to all of the best restaurants, shops, wineries, and craft breweries…. Or you can just relax and not even leave the property!

Stay With Drift Away®️
-Jodi & Steve

What makes this property unique

LOCATION, WATERFALL POOL, SAUNA, HOT TUB, PRIVATE CREEK, AND FULL-SERVICE! Southern Orchard House is located just 12 minutes from downtown Blue Ridge, Lake Blue Ridge Marina, and McCaysville/Copperhill. Our property is truly a 'home away from home' with beautiful décor and luxury amenities. We are passionate about sharing our love of the Blue Ridge area, and are here to help with your stay in any way we can. Whole-home generator in case of power outage.

Suggestions for improvement are always appreciated and we are constantly looking for ways to improve our home for guests to enjoy. Come #staywithdriftaway

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests