Stunning views! Luxury Mountain Retreat. Main lodge PLUS separate guest house.

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Starlit Lantern Lodge
Lodge and guest house
Exterior
Lodge - back view
Back yard patio with fireplace and pizza oven

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$2,360
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Blairsville, GA
  • Misty Mountain Model Railroad and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Vogel State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Brasstown Bald Mountain
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bear Cottage Guest House

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Colorado Peak

2 Double Beds

Eagles Nest

1 King Bed

Honey Moon Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Mountain View

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

3 Single Beds

Office 2

3 Single Beds

Open loft entertainment TV area - NOT a bedroom

3 Single Futons

Sunset Valley Suite

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Colorado Peak bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Eagles Nest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guests House Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Mountain View Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Sunset Valley Suite Bath- Jack and Jill Shared bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 30
  • 3 King Beds, 3 Queen Beds, 3 Double Beds, 8 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons
Price is NZ$2,360 avg per night,

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About the area

Blairsville

Located in Blairsville, this lodge is in the mountains. Crane Creek Vineyards and Boundary Waters Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chattahoochee National Forest and Vogel State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Rollins Planetarium and Village Boutique. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby.

What's nearby

  • Misty Mountain Model Railroad and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Vogel State Park - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Nottely Lake - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Helton Creek Falls - 21 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Brasstown Bald Mountain - 22 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Stunning views! Luxury Mountain Retreat. Main lodge PLUS separate guest house.

Nestled on top of a beautiful valley, the Lantern Lodge offers extraordinary views of the sun setting over the mountains. Cozy and inviting, the lodge offers 7 bedrooms, each with direct access to the one of 6 baths; plus 2 additional attic dormers, offering 3 bunkbeds each. Every bedroom, as well as the attic dormers, offer spectacular views. The four level log/rock home offers five covered porches, plus an additional covered porch at the guest house. The log beams give the feel of a superb mountain lodge. All new furniture, mountain themed, further add to the chalet air. Fully paved accessible road and driveway.

The main level offers two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed, the other with a queen-size bed. The floor plan is open and includes the great room with a cathedral ceiling, a double see-through fireplace, which serves both the great room as well as the brand new kitchen. The kitchen has two bar seatings as well as a cozy hunter themed dining area, creating a spacious area for guests to enjoy. On the upper level, the exquisite master suite features a king size bed, a wood fireplace, and a porch overlooking the patio below, as well as the mountain across. The rustic master bathroom has a jacuzzi, as well as a rainfall style, massage system in the rock mosaic shower stall. The other bedroom on the upper level has two double beds, and a private covered porch. On the third level, two spiral staircases lead to two separate attic dormers, each offering three bunkbeds, rustic decor, and magnificent views.

On the lower level, one bedroom offers a queen size bed, as well as a two bunkbeds, one double size, one twin. The jack-and-jill bathroom joins the cellar bedroom, an actual rock cellar transformed into a bedroom, with a queen-size bed. Both bedrooms open onto a covered porch overlooking the valley below, and the mountains beyond. The laundry, offering all new appliances, is also located on the lower level. If needed, there is an inflatable double-sized mattress with pump which can create sleeping space for an additional two guests.

The separate guest house, rock covered and rustic, provides a bedroom with a king-size bed, as well as two twin bunk-beds; a bathroom and full kitchen; as well as a covered porch overlooking the valley and the mountains. The all rock back patio has a fireplace, as well as a pizza/bread oven. Down from the patio is the built-in rock waterfall, and a rock fire-pit with rock benches. The spiral staircase tree-house near the fire-pit offers breathtaking views, as well as the opportunity to hang your ENO hammock so you can enjoy the breeze.

FOR WEDDINGS, there is an additional $600 site fee collected. This covers the customary increased use of the facility, as well as the additional guest traffic usually expected with such events. Weddings can have a maximum of 40 guests in attendance. Also, the lodge is a dry venue. As such, alcohol cannot be served/consumed on the lodge premises.

SECURITY: Please be aware that security cameras are installed in the driveways for increased safety purposes. Hope you enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Cornel and Kristina Potra
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
NO ELECTRONIC LOUDSPEAKERS/AMPLIFIERS MAY BE USED
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO ELECTRONIC LOUDSPEAKERS/AMPLIFIERS OF ANY KIND MAY BE PLACED/USED AT THE LODGE. Please see Vacation Rental Contract. Risk of eviction and fine.
WEDDING SITE FEE- there is an additional $600.00 administration fee. This fee covers the increased use of the facility and additional guest traffic.
This is a NON-SMOKING venue.

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: 40
Note from host: NO ELECTRONIC LOUDSPEAKERS/AMPLIFIERS MAY BE USED
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning views! Luxury Mountain Retreat. Main lodge PLUS separate guest house. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning views! Luxury Mountain Retreat. Main lodge PLUS separate guest house.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning views! Luxury Mountain Retreat. Main lodge PLUS separate guest house.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning views! Luxury Mountain Retreat. Main lodge PLUS separate guest house. located?

This family-friendly Blairsville lodge is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and Misty Mountain Model Railroad and Museum. Rollins Planetarium and Village Boutique are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Stunning views! Luxury Mountain Retreat. Main lodge PLUS separate guest house. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 179 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 179 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lizbet O.

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

Perfect Wedding Weekend

The property was perfect for our large family. We had a great time. We enjoyed the property. It had all the amenities needed. It was in the most beautiful location. Hope to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Breathtaking views in a wonderful secluded location

Although we were not that far from other houses, this beautiful home felt so secluded and private. We loved having all the outdoor space to be outside and enjoy the amazing views of the mountains and valley below us. So many great hikes nearby made it such a huge plus. Jessica, the house manager, was so responsive and very helpful when we needed things. There were 2 units for heat and A/C, which was perfect for such a big house. The 2nd guest house was nice for the family that needed more privacy and was great for cooking big meals for our huge group. Directions on how to get there, how to get in and how to use everything was far better than most VRBO houses that we rent (and we rent all the time). Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

josh w.

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

Winter Retreat

Really good place for a retreat for about 15! We had a good time and enjoyed the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great family gathering place.

Very well equipped kitchen. Outside area great. Only issue is that it is advertised with 30 beds and there are definitely not places for 30 adults to sleep. Good for families with children to use bunk areas.Property manager was excellent to communal with h- very responsive and informative.I would highly r commend,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

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

December weddinh

The property is well kept, rustic and just lovely, with perfect views. We decided to have our wedding here and was beyond expectations. The cabin had everything available for a wedding and more, and Jessica was a great help with questions and vendor recommendations. It couldn’t have been a better weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wedding Fairytale

We couldn't have picked a better place for our wedding! The views were out of this world. We could sit there all day staring out into the valley. We are SO thankful that this family is sharing their beautiful property with the rest of us. It was a perfect setup for our family reunion/wedding. It had everything we needed and plenty of space for everyone. The outdoor space was perfect for pizza night, a cold evening with a fire, or place for the kids to have fun. The host, Jessica, was absolutely amazing! She was super friendly, knowledgeable and always there when we needed her. The day of coordination by Jessica was hands down the best, so thankful she was there for our special day! She was always in communication with us and went over everything we needed to discuss. She did a superb job and I felt so comfortable putting our special day in her hands. Jessica makes all the difference and the all around our experience here couldn't have been more perfect. We loved it so much we have already booked our anniversary trip here next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

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

Nothing short of STUNNING

Our wedding experience at this venue was nothing short of magical. The picturesque setting, with its enchanting woods, felt like something out of a fairytale—reminiscent of the ethereal beauty of Twilight. The trees seemed to whisper with the wind, creating the most perfect backdrop for our special day. Every corner of the property felt like home, not only to us but to our family and friends who stayed with us. What made it truly seamless was Jessica, the property manager. She was incredibly attentive, ensuring that every detail was perfectly orchestrated. Her warmth and professionalism allowed us to enjoy the moment without worry. This place, with its natural beauty and welcoming ambiance, will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We cannot recommend it enough for anyone seeking a wedding venue that feels both intimate and magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney F.

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

Family Wedding

Overall a beautiful lodge! We couldn’t have picked a better place to host our small family wedding. The lodge was supplied with almost anything you can think of you’d need. Beautiful space to hold our ceremony and reception. Hosts of the lodge are very accommodating and wonderful to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

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

Beautiful Lodge

Wonderful stay with friends and family. Excellent layout with large common areas to enjoy time with company, and large private rooms to retreat to. Plenty of outdoor seating with large wooden tables. They have plenty of host ware: serving ware, utensils, plates - you name it. And the view is beautiful! I would recommend this stay to anyone wanting quality time with their people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Wonderful weekend retreat!

We gathered at Lantern Lodge for our annual team retreat. I was specifically looking for lots of bedrooms so each team member could have as much space as possible. This was the perfect property for that. The views are beautiful, and Jessica was super responsive to all of our questions. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham G.

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

Group Retreat

We spent 2 nights at the Lantern Lodge with a large group. The views from the property are fantastic and the entire plot in unbelievably maintained. The house is great and accommodated all of of groups need above and beyond, and the outside space is excellent. I would highly recommend booking this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Fun Venue that Feels like Home

Great venue and place to rest your head. The house is gorgeous and set up for large parties. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

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

Exceeded our expectations

We stayed at Lantern Lodge as a family group consisting of four generations ranging in ages 3-86. The property is beautiful, well maintained and landscaped. The main view is directly west with rolling hills and mountains offering beautiful sunsets. We stayed four nights and each day offered a different sunset vibe. We ate in each night and found the kitchen well appointed. We like to cook and didn't have any problem cooking for and feeding our group. Communications with the property manager were great. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Stunning

This house was absolutely everything that was described, it was incredibly beautiful. The house had a well-stocked kitchen, and the property was stunning. This will not disappoint, a definite stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Second Stay at Lantern Lodge

Just like our family's first stay at Lantern Lodge, July 4th Holiday of 2023. Our 4th of July 2024, stay was just as wonderful! The Lodge was clean, more than adequately stocked with starter supplies such as towels, dish soap, etc. Our granddaughters (ages 9 & 13) loved having their own bunkroom. We all enjoyed gathering at the fire pit to watch the incredible sunsets over the beautiful valley and distant mountains. I highly recommend the Lantern Lodge for a large family gathering!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred S.

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

Family reunion

The property more than met our expectation with lovely views of the valley and beautiful sunsets. There was more than adequate sleeping arrangements. We enjoyed local events such as rope courses, tubing, fishing, wine tasting, local restaurants, convenient grocery shopping, making pizza and smores, sitting by the outside fire behind the house and playing games together with the family. Jessica was an excellent help in getting settled in. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

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

Family vacation

We have our big family vacation with grandparents, siblings and kids every 3 years and Lantern Lodge was exceptional! There was room for everyone. My aunt and parents are elderly and have very limited mobility so they were able to stay in the bedrooms on the main floor and they also had space for parking for their vehicle so they never had to use the stairs. There was ample room for all of us to hang out and when we needed some alone time we were able to retreat to our rooms to decompress. The property was close to many fun activities and the property manager kept us well informed of everything available to do. The first night, the grill was leaking propane and we contacted Jessica. Literally, from the time I texted her to her arriving and fixing the grill was 30 minutes! She was always so polite and informative and anything we needed she was able to help. This was hands down the best big family vacation we’ve had and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arjun P.

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

Excellent stay, views, property, and property manager

We loved our stay at the Lantern Lodge! The property and views were beautiful and I would definitely recommend to others. The outside areas are awesome to hang out with a group. So happy we decided to have our intimate wedding here. And Jessica, the manager was incredibly helpful and responsive! She went way above and beyond to make our stay and event preparation very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran C.

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

Granny’s 90th Birthday

My family and I recently used the Lantern Lodge to celebrate the 90th birthday of our beloved granny! The place was perfect! All things needed to create an enjoyable weekend are available onsite. The host were very kind and surprised us with some birthday decorations that awaited us upon our arrival. We had a great weekend and hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed E.

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

Wonderful Weekend Wedding

We are incredibly happy we chose the Lantern Lodge for our wedding for a number of reasons. 1- it allowed us to host our families for the entire weekend while giving everyone space to both gather together and escape to rest when needed. 2- we had an incredibly beautiful ceremony on site, which offered multiple options to adjust around rain/weather, even up to the last minute. 3- most notably Jessica, the property manager, was incredibly helpful and responsive with pre-planning AND throughout the long weekend stay. She quite simply pulled together the final pieces for our ceremony and allowed us to simply enjoy our time together as a family. Highly recommend this location, the owners and staff. We will definitely be returning for a reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole K.

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

Beautiful venue with lots of space for wedding weekend!

We booked this venue for our 4/20/24 wedding so friends and family had room to come stay with us for a long weekend. There was more than enough living space and the outdoor patio areas worked perfectly for the wedding event and just relaxing on the mountain. The property is simply stunning! The Lantern Lodge does not disappoint! The owners having wedding rental equipment onsite saved us so much time, money and effort, and the brick pizza oven was so much fun! The communication was more efficient than any other stay I have had, and I cannot thank Jessica enough for all of her help and assistance. I was a little worried about the noise ordinance, but it worked out just fine. I do wish the lights would have stayed on versus being on timers though, and just a warning, the fountain was hit by lightning before our stay, so we did miss out on that photography backdrop unfortunately. Lastly, the treehouse was also not accessible, which was a bummer, but those are the only negatives on an overall absolutely amazing weekend in a gorgeous property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Stay at The Lantern Lodge

BOOK YOUR STAY HERE! This is the most beautiful property and cabin located in the wonderful town of Blairsville. We booked The Lantern Lodge in March 2024 for our wedding and it was wonderful. The space accommodated 30 of our closest friends and family and was truly breathtaking for everyone that was apart of our weekend. Our highlights were cooking pizzas in the pizza oven located on the back patio, making s’mores on the back patio, and utilizing all of the fun games provided in the basement. This cabin truly feels like a castle and will make your stay magical. As if this is not enough, Jessica, the property manager, is one of the most helpful individuals. Not only did she provide so many helpful suggestions and advice on the surrounding area, but she was only a quick message away during the whole planning process. Whether you are booking a trip for vacation or event, this cabin in “God’s Country” will leave quite the impression!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lane F.

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

Family get together

Lantern Lodge met all expectations. Beautiful time, thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen N.

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

Fairy tale wedding

Finding this location for a wedding was a blessing. Due to the weather, the wedding was moved indoors; doing that made it a magical, beautiful, exhilarating wedding ; Lantern Lodge, being the place it is, is the perfect place for a fairytale wedding, even with cold temperatures and rain. The venue is stunning, lovely, enchanting, and indeed, perfect. Also, Lantern Lodge has an exceptional Property Manager, Jessica Young, with her assistants Susie and Mike, that are available for hire. Also recommend the wedding planner, Lydia Leek, who is very talented. Lantern Lodge is a haven for many weddings.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip K.

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

Great for large family retreat

We chose Lantern Lodge for a large family retreat and had a wonderful time! The property is beautiful, the view is gorgeous, and since it was winter we put all of the outdoor and indoor wood burning fireplaces to good use! Our hosts were very responsive and there were no issues. Our only surprise was that a few of the bedrooms are lofts that are connected to other bedrooms with no door or privacy between. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023