Paradise in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Amazing Grace - Announcing our new North Georgia Luxury Cabin

2007-04-29T13:30:00.002-04:00

Amazing Grace

Exceptionally Private Executive 4 bedroom lodge in the North Georgia Mountains

Elegant Mountain Lodge located privately on four acres in the North Georgia Mountains just 7 minutes from Blue Ridge. Amazing Grace is gates and offers 100% paved access. This spacious mountain cabin was designed to exceed expectations with two master suites (hammered copper sinks, walk-in travertine showers, large jetted tubs, and custom designed furniture, a third bedroom with a king-size bed, and a children's bedroom with twin-over-queen bunkbeds. This mountain home also has a gourmet kitchen and adjoining picturesque dining room overlooking the North Georgia Mountains. You are sure to enjoy an unforgettable mountain experience when staying at Amazing Grace...

Amenities

Luxurious Stone and Wood Lodge,
Comfortably sleeps 12 guests (4 bedrooms),
Two Master suites each with its own custom style king bed; private bath with jetted tub and tiled shower for two; each with spacious triple windows overlooking the North Georgia Mountains,
3rd Master suite has a king custom hickory log canopy bed, private bath, and mountain views,
Large 4th bedroom has 2 twin over queen hickory bunk beds, a large private bath, and great views of the mountains,
Great Room with 100 year old barn wood, hand-hewn beams, massive 26 foot stone fireplace, majestic long range views of 3 states, and interior accents with an elegant lodge look are sure to add to your warmth and enjoyment,
Kitchen has premium appliances, massive 5x8 foot granite top island, stone backsplashes and hickory barstools,
The dining room features an antler chandelier, copper and iron table with hickory chairs, and a massive 9 foot Eddy West hutch,
Large game room is well-equipped with professional style air hockey table, foosball, large flat screen TV with home theater and Nintendo Wii, wagon wheel game table, wet bar, board games, and comfortable seating around a stone fireplace,
The loft is a great place to relax and read, use your computer at the desk overlooking the mountains...all surrounded by railing artistically designed of mountain laurel,
Enjoy the spectacular wrap-around deck with an 8 foot dining table, a massive wood burning fireplace surrounded by comfortable seating overlooking miles and miles of mountains in three states (Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee),
3 stone fire places (porch, great room, and game room),
*** High-speed internet access via high-speed cable with WiFi ***,
*** On-demand Hot Water system - never go without hot water ***,
Cable TV,
Stainless steal Gas Grill with side burner,
Washer/Dryer and laundry sink,
Local telephone service.

Special Amenities

Mountain Lodge is surrounded by 4 private wooded acres with beautiful mountain views of Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee,
Complete privacy - no other cabin/home in site,
Beautiful large wool area rugs decorate each room,
Abundant outdoor seating for lounging, eating, taking an afternoon nap or gazing at the stars at night,
Tell stories, sing songs, roast marshmallows or make S’mores around a large stone fire pit surrounded with log seating,
Hot Springs Spa with moto massage,
Large game room furnished with professional style air hockey table, foosball, large flat screen TV with home theater and Nintendo Wii, wagon wheel style game table, wet bar, board games, and comfortable seating around a stone fireplace,
DVD and VHS collection,
Rest on pillow top mattresses on the three king beds,
Furnished with elegant lodge décor and items from local artisans,
Easy access: paved road in gated community – only 2 miles from down town Blue Ridge.

Amazing Grace - Luxury North Georgia Cabin Rental

Executive North Georgia Vacation Homes

North Georgia Events & Attractions - May 2008

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Events for May, 2008

May 13, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

May 15, 2008
Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park , McCaysville, GA.

May 16, 2008 - May 18, 2008May 18, 2008
Comedy / Foreigner
Blue Ridge Community Theater

May 17, 2008
Smokie Mountain Melodies Show
Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center

May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Mountain Flower Art Festival
Dahlonega, Ga.

May 17, 2008
Street Dance / The Boomers
Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association

May 20, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

May 22, 2008
Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park , McCaysville, GA.

May 23, 2008 - May 25, 2008
Comedy / Foreigner
Blue Ridge Community Theater

May 24, 2008 - May 25, 2008
Arts in the Park
City Park - Downtown Blue Ridge

May 24, 2008
Classic Cars "Cruise In"
Home Depot Parking Lot

May 27, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

May 29, 2008
Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park , McCaysville, GA.

May 30, 2008
Movies in the Park / "Grease"
Fannin County Park

May 30, 2008 - June 01, 2008
Comedy / Foreigner
Blue Ridge Community Theater

May 31, 2008
Rhythm on the River
Ocoee Whitewater Center

May 31, 2008 - June 01, 2008
Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
Historic Downtown Square in Blairesville

Sanctuary - Our Executive North Georgia Cabin

2006-12-31T11:41:00.003-05:00

Welcome to Sanctuary - one of the most spectacular log homes in the Blue Ridge Mountains with breath-taking, panoramic, floor-to-ceiling views of beautiful valleys and mountains from every room in the house. With remote-controlled gas fireplaces in the bedrooms, a home-theatre system and wood-burning fire-place in the Great Room, a library in the Loft, a Jacuzzi on the deck overlooking the view, and a Game Room equipped with PlayStation2, air-hockey table, darts, boards games and more, Sanctuary was designed as the ultimate Blue Ridge Cabin. Even the small, special touches (picnic baskets, antique pieces, robes waiting for you in the bedrooms, etc.) have not been forgotten.

Amenities

Comfortably sleeps 6 – 8 guests (2 Bedrooms plus),
2.5 Bathrooms (Jacuzzi in the Master),
Remote-controlled gas fireplaces in each bedroom,
Great Room with a wood-burning stone fireplace, home theater system with a large-screen TV, and a large sectional with queen sleeper,
*** New Home Theater / Game Room just installed ***
Large, flat-panel LCD HDTV,
High-fidelity surround sound system,
Premium Satellite package including 120 stations plus local channels and 2 separate digital satellite receivers,
DVD and VHS movie collection,
Sony PlayStation 2,
Air Hockey, Darts, numerous board games, puzzles,
A beautiful hardwood futon with a one of a kind cover designed just for Sanctuary,
DVD and VHS movie collection,
2 separate digital satellite receivers,
IPOD connections to stereo systems,
Loft library with a sleeper sofa,
Fully equipped Kitchen (gas grill on deck) and a unique Glass Dining Room,
Deck furniture for your comfort including lounge chairs, dining room set, and a hammock,
Sunken hot tub on the deck,
Washer/Dryer,
*** High-speed internet access ***,
Local telephone service,
Firewood provided,
Easy access and ample parking.

Special Amenities

Exceptional, panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
Floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows,
Home Theater room complete with a large, flat-panel HDTV,
Remote-controlled gas fireplace in each bedroom,
Plush robes in each bedroom closet,
Remote-controlled Sound systems for each bedroom,
Picnic and wine baskets,
Private mountain community (easy access).

Sanctuary - Luxury North Georgia Cabin Rental

Executive North Georgia Vacation Homes

Mountain Brook - Executive North Georgia log home

2006-12-31T11:41:00.002-05:00

Mountain Brook

Executive 4 bedroom lodge in the North Georgia Mountains on Fightingtown Creek

Slips away for a weekend (or entire week) to enjoy fly fishing on one of Georgia's most reknowned trout streams - Fightingtown Creek. This luxury North Georgia Cabin offers great privacy on nearly 4 private acres in the North Georgia Mountains which includes a large section of Fightingtown Creek.

Amenities

Comfortably sleeps 8 guests (4 bedrooms),
Master suite on the upper level has adjoining bath with jetted tub and private reading area,
Each Guest bedroom is beautifully decorated and features a private bath with walk-in tiled showers and hammered copper sinks all,
Great Room with towering wood-burning stone fireplace, plasma TV, fine leather furniture and original oil paintings,
Kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops,
Dining area accommodates 8, also screened-in deck accommodates 8 for dining,
Game room has something for everyone. Large plasma TV with DVD and surround sound, PlayStation 3, spacious comfortable lounge area, air hockey, foosball and hot tub on the lower deck overlooking Fightingtown Creek,
Screened-in deck,
Gas Grill,
Washer/Dryer,
*** High-speed internet access ***,
Local telephone service.

Special Amenities

Direct, private walkway to Fightingtown Creek (stocked by the state of Georgia),
Screened-in deck for year around enjoyment overlooking the creek,
Great privacy (4 acres) and easy access,
15 minutes to Blue Ridge and 20 minutes to Lake Blue Ridge,
Benton MacKaye and the Appalachian Trail are approximately 25 minutes,
The Cohutta National Wilderness is about 15 minutes.

Luxury North Georgia Cabin Rental

3 bedroom Cabin - Big Bear's Bluff

2006-12-31T11:40:00.001-05:00

Big Bear's Bluff

Welcome to the Big Bear's Bluff – Steal away with the family and combine luxury, fun and breath-taking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains - Big Bear’s Bluff was designed to pamper all of you. From remote control fireplaces and a regulation pool table to PlayStation 2 and a movie collection right at your fingertips, Big Bear is the perfect place for your family to come home to after spending a day playing in the mountains.

North Georgia Cabin - Big Bear's Bluff

Amenities

Comfortably sleeps 8 guests (3 bedrooms plus),
Master suite in the loft includes a king-size polished log bed, a queen futon, master bath with walk-in shower and private deck with rocking chairs,
The Guest Bedroom on the main level has a queen-size log bed and a large walk-in closet,
The Guest Bedroom on the lower level has 2 custom designed twin log beds,
Each bedroom enjoys beautiful mountain views,
3 Bathrooms,
The Great Room has a beautiful fieldstone gas fireplace (with remote control), a large 32" television, DVD Player, leather sofa with matching recliner,
Game Room has a regulation pool table, poker table, and wide-screen television with PlayStation 2,
Separate digital satellite controls for the Great Room & Game Room,
A fully equipped Kitchen with high-end appliances, island bar with seating for four and a grill conveniently located a few steps from the kitchen door,
The Dining Room has seating for 6 and is adjacent to the large picture windows in the Great Room,
Very large, covered deck for your enjoyment even during inclement weather (snow, rain, etc),
Deck furniture for your comfort including rocking-chairs,
Hot tub on the lower deck for greater privacy,
Washer/Dryer,
Easy access and ample parking,
Local telephone service.

Special Amenities

Large picture windows in the Great Room provide breath-taking views of the North Georgia Mountains,
2 gas log fireplaces with remote controls (Great Room & Game Room),
On-demand hot water system (never run out of hot water for showers),
Exceptionally well decorated including high-end luxury furniture custom designed for the home,
A gently flowing creek on the property,
Custom log staircase.

Luxury North Georgia Cabins - Mountain Paradise Cabin Rentals

Pet-Friendly Blue Ridge Cabins

2006-12-31T11:40:00.000-05:00

Mountain Paradise is a full service North Georgia Cabin Rental Resort that offers pet-friendly accomodations. There's no reason to leave Rover at home. Share your vacation to the North Georgia Mountains with your best friend. Most of our homes are pet-friendly and accept 1 or 2 pets. Blue Ridge Cabin Rental - Pet Friendly

Blue Ridge Pet-Friendly Cabins:

Mountaintop Getaway
Cloud 9
Sanctuary

Blue Ridge Cabin Rental

What is the difference between a Cabin Resort and a real estate agents offering cabin management

2006-12-31T11:39:00.001-05:00

Mountain Paradise Cabins

If you are considering investing in a luxury vacation rental property in the Blue Ridge area, here are 5 things you should know:

Choosing a Cabin: If the decision is between two homes, one that is larger with more bedrooms and a smaller home with large picture windows and an outstanding view (of the mountains, a lake, or a creek), choose the smaller home with the large windows and outstanding mountain/lake view. Most prospective guests are interested in homes with a mountain view and/or one that is located on water. It’s also very important the home photographs well. Magazine quality homes will photograph very well which is very important - Pictures “sell the house”. Bottom Line: a smaller house in a great location with an extraordinary view that photographs well will typically produce more annual revenue than a house with 1 or 2 additional bedrooms that has an average view.
Seasonality of Rentals: North Georgia ”Peak” rentals occur during the summer (June, July, August), the Fall Leaf Season (October), and Major Holidays. 75%+ occupancy during these periods is not unexpected. “Off Peak” months should rent consistently on weekends provided the rental rates correspond to amenities and the view. Look for a property manager that has targeted marketing campaigns and does not rely upon discount-pricing to acquire clients. While discount-pricing should translate to higher occupancy levels, it will also produce more wear, tear, and damage to a home without the necessary revenue to cover repairs of a luxury home (i.e. it may match the mortgage payment but little else).
Pets: Allowing pets will increase the home’s marketability, and in some cases increase rentals by a factor of 2x. However, allowing a large number of unsupervised pets free reign over a house while guests are sightseeing can lead to serious damage to both the home and furniture. Depending upon the damage, it could even depreciate the value of a home. Solution: if pets are allowed, specify (in your contract with the property manager) the specific types and quantity of pets allowed and require guests to bring pet-crates for times they will be leaving the home. Also ensure the property manager has pet-crates available if the guests can not provide their own.
Furnishing / Equipping the Home: …Do I need a Hot Tub or a Game Room? …How well do I need to outfit my home? In making these decisions, please remember clients searching for a vacation home would like to enjoy things they don’t necessarily have at home. Executive clients are specifically searching for vacation homes that “have it all” and will not be interested in anything less to which they are accustomed. Ironically, many clients may ask for a hot tub and never use it. However, they will eliminate a home from their list of choices that does not provide one. As for Game Rooms, having the room is not enough if it is poorly equipped or has low quality entertainment. This does not mean it should cost a fortune, but it is necessary to have a mix of high quality traditional and contemporary games. Regulation Pool tables (professional 8' or 9' tables only) are requested frequently and also important are professional-grade air-hockey and foosball tables. Small 7’ pool tables or poor quality air hockey and foosball tables predominant in “rental cabins” only serve to disappoint guests who will search elsewhere for accommodations on their next visit. Electronic games, such as PS2 or X-Box, are necessary for adults as well as kids (be sure to include some games). Caveat: it is imperative that no “adult” games of any kind are in the home due to legal liabilities. Quality stereo equipment, including DVD’s and VCR’s, are fundamental requirements. Having a small library of movies at the home will delight guests. Finally, to round things out (for both families and couples), there’s something to be said for stocking up on classic board games. They are rather inexpensive, are great for families and groups, and quite often add a nostalgic flavor to the experience of staying in a log cabin that many have dreamed about since they were kids.
Insurance: Make sure the house insurance policy is a “renter’s policy” and covers liability for any injuries to a guest or property damage caused by a guest. While it may never be needed, it is critical to the home owner. While a “homeowner’s” policy is less expensive, it will not cover a rental home, provides a false sense of security, and exposes the homeowner to financial and legal risk.

Mountain Paradise Properties:
All of our properties are located on water or mountains and provide breath-taking views of the North Georgia Mountains,

All have fireplaces, hot tubs overlooking the view and have well-equipped game rooms,
All are well furnished and exceptionally appointed to meet the luxury standards required by our guests,
Each home is unique in either theme or the “special touches” it offers making it unforgettable to each guest who visits,
Access to each home is simple and not uncomfortable to someone who is accustomed to driving in town (i.e. 4 wheel drives and pack mules are not necessary).

Why Trust Your Investment to Mountain Paradise:
Mountain Paradise is a luxury cabin resort offering guests superior accommodations and concierge services – this is a service unlike “traditional” cabin rental companies/real estate agents and enables us to distinguish ourselves in a very “cluttered” and fragmented marketplace that often present themselves as low-cost vacation solutions. Additionally, we are focused on the vacation industry and our guests, not on selling homes.

Mountain Paradise views management of luxury properties as providing a service for our owners. This means respecting that you, as an owner, have made an investment in your property, and it is our responsibility to ensure that your property is not only rented but rented appropriately:

We do not exceed maximum guest limits and we rent to mature, responsible adults only. How can we be sure? We check guests in personally at the cabin,

We respect your position regarding pets in your home. If you do not want them, we will not put a pet in your home. If you are willing to accept pets, we honor your choices as to type and number allowed (and of course, we have pet crates available for guests who cannot bring their own),

We maintain your home to the same exacting standards we use for our own homes,

We de-ionize cabins to remove pollens and dander and treat them for nuisance pests – i.e. spiders, etc., twice yearly to help preserve your investment,

When maintenance is needed, we can either help you coordinate the service or handle the arrangements for you. We do NOT have hidden revenue streams such as upcharging / overcharging for maintenance. Original receipts from respective repair vendors illustrating repair costs are provided to owners at the end of each billing cycle.

Mountain Paradise was founded by highly experienced business professionals. Our management team consists of an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, a network marketing vice-president with 10+ years of experience creating marketing strategies for successful companies and the former general manager of a luxury property management company who also has over 11 years of experience in federal service.

Our internet marketing and technology expertise has garnered an Alexa ranking in the top 200,000 web-sites, and page 1 placement for the top cabin rental search terms used on key search engines such as Google, Yahoo, MSN, and Overture.

Our extensive ongoing marketing campaigns targeted at “non-vacation” travelers have created ties to church groups, travel agents and organizations such as the US Military, Homeland Defense, many law enforcement organizations, and the Boy Scouts of America.

Our strategic relationships with investors developing new businesses in Blue Ridge have provided access to the vacationing Atlanta executive marketplace.

North Georgia Cabins - Pet Friendly

2006-12-31T11:39:00.000-05:00

Mountain Paradise offers North Georgia Cabin Rentals that are pet-friendly. There's no reason to leave Rover at home. Share your vacation to the North Georgia Mountains with your best friend. Most of our homes are pet-friendly and accept 1 or 2 pets.

Pet-Friendly Cabins:

Pet Friendly North Georgia Cabin

We Take Care of Those Who Take Care of Us

2006-12-31T11:38:00.001-05:00

Military (active, retired disabled veterans, guard/reserve on active duty)
Intel Service,
Law Enforcement,
Federal Judiciary
Fire Dept,

Mountain Paradise is a full service Luxury Cabin Resort offering stress-free, relaxing vacations to individuals, like yourselves, who have extremely demanding and highly stressful professional lives. We hoped to take a moment to introduce our resort and our services to you and your personnel and to let them know that there is a place that very much appreciates their dedication and hard work. Come to Blue Ridge and enjoy a peaceful, relaxing vacation in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.

... we take care of those who take care of us

Luxury North Georgia Log Home

Most luxurious Cabin Resort in the North Georgia Mountains

2006-12-31T11:38:00.000-05:00

The newest Mountain Cabin Resort in North Georgia.

Mountain Paradise offers executive and luxury log vacation homes in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia 10 - 20 minutes from Blue Ridge, GA and 15-20 minutes from two area lakes.

Attractions & Activities:
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Fly Fishing (guided, public water)
Fly Fishing (guided, private water)
Goldmine Tour
Golf
Hang gliding (with instructor, powered gliders)
Horseback rides (public)
Horseback rides (private, 2 riders)
Rock City Gardens
Thunder Road Museum
Vineyard (Crane Creek) Tour

Food/Meals:
Catered meals (prepared by Atlanta chefs to client requirements)
Chocolate Basket (large, chocolate made locally)
Fudge Covered Strawberries (1/2 dozen, made locally)
Grocery delivery (breakfast items)
Personal Chef (for 2): meals designed, prepared, and presented specifically for client
Picnic for 2 (includes picnic backpack, gourmet lunch prepared to client requirements, bottle of wine and water)
Picnic for 4 (includes picnic backpack, gourmet lunch prepared to client requirements, bottle of wine and water)

Concierge Services:
Flower Delivery
Laundry Service
Maid Service
Fireplace make-ready (fireplace prepared and ready to light)
Reservations/directions

Concierge (Spa Services):
Massage, 1 hour (kriya, pre-natal, hot stone, neuromuscular)

Luxury Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals

Please visit our sites:

North Georgia Cabin Rentals

North Georgia Events & Attractions - October 2006

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Friday, October 13, 2006

Blairsville, GA

Sorghum Festival
Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15
Friday, October 20 to Sunday, October 22
Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce
385 Welcome Center Lane, A Festival that is a step back in time when people had to depend on local produce as well as their own sweeteners. The lost art of Sorghum Syrup making is brought back to life during this arts & crafts festival. There are "Biskit Eatin", "Log Sawin, & Rock Throwin Contest. A parade & car show also.

Saturday, October 21, 2006

East Ellijay, GA

Georgia Apple Festival
Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, October 22
Fair Grounds/South of Ellijay
Producing 600,000 bushels of apples each fall, Ellijay/Gilmer County is Georgia's Apple Capital, so it's only natural that the second and third weekends of October each year, people from all over the nation come to Ellijay to celebrate our Apple Festival. Handmade arts and crafts, homegrown entertainment, and fun combined with every apple product imaginable to make the weekends a family adventure.

Blue Ridge, GA

Mountain Harvest Sale
Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, October 22; 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Blue Ridge
Mountain arts, crafts, antiques, good food. State Farmer's Market, Blue Ridge. For more information, call

Talking Rock, GA

Talking Rock Heritage Days Festival
Saturday, October 21; 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Talking Rock Historic District
HIGHWAY 136 E, Antiques, arts & crafts with Bluegrass Music on Saturday, Gospel Music on Sunday afternoon

Dahlonega, GA

52nd Annual Gold Rush Days Celebration
Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, October 22; 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Downtown Dahlonega
Gold Rush Days are held the third weekend in October,when thousands come to see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event.

Sunday, October 22, 2006

Talking Rock, GA

Talking Rock Heritage Days Festival
Sunday, October 22; 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Talking Rock Historic District
HIGHWAY 136 E, Antiques, arts & crafts with Bluegrass Music on Saturday, Gospel Music on Sunday afternoon

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Blue Ridge, GA

Mountain Harvest Sale
Saturday, October 28 to Sunday, October 29; 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Blue Ridge
Mountain arts, crafts, antiques, good food. State Farmer's Market, Blue Ridge. For more information, call

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

East Ellijay, GA

Trick or Treat on the Square
Tuesday, October 31; 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
Downtown Square
Costume Contest, Jack O'Lantern Contest and more

Paradise in the North Georgia Mountains

2006-09-12T11:43:00.000-04:00

Paradise in the Blue Ridge Mountains

We are proud to annouce the newest Mountain Cabin Resort in North Georgia. Mountain Paradise offers executive and luxury log cabins in the Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 20 minutes from Blue Ridge, GA and 15-20 minutes from two area lakes.

We offer an extensive array of concierge services to include personal chefs, massage therapists, private horseback trips, fly fishing with the renowned guides from Fly Drifters, limousine service and even grocery delivery. We also have vacation packages (romance, adventure, trips & tours) for your enjoyment and convenience.

Executive North Georgia Cabin Rental

North Georgia Mountains - events and attractions

2006-09-12T11:31:00.000-04:00

North Georgia Cabins - Blue Ridge Mountains

Misty Mountain Model Railroad
Date: through Dec 31
Location: Blairsville, GA
www.mistymountainrailroad.com
706.745.9819

Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze
Date: Sep 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, Sep 29-Oct 1
Location: Dawsonville, GA
www.uncleshucks.com
706.781.5389

Fall Festival
Date: Sep 15
Location: Blairsville (St Francis of Assissi Catholic Church)
706.745.6400

Apple Pickin' Jubilee
Date: Sep 16-17, 23-24, 30, Oct 1
Location: Ellijay (Hillcrest Orchards)
www.hillcrestorchards.com

Southeastern Bluegrass Festival
Date: Sep 22-23
Location: Blairsville
706.379.2367

6th Annual Stars Across Georgia
Date: Sep 30
Location: Jasper
770.893.2673

Most luxurious Cabin Resort in the North Georgia Mountains

2006-09-12T11:30:00.000-04:00

Please visit our sites:

North Georgia Cabin Rentals

We Take Care of Those Who Take Care of Us

2006-09-12T11:27:00.000-04:00

Luxury North Georgia Log Home

North Georgia Cabins - Pet Friendly

2006-05-18T12:40:00.000-04:00

Pet Friendly North Georgia Cabin

What is the difference between a Cabin Resort and a real estate agents offering cabin management

2006-05-18T12:33:00.000-04:00

Mountain Paradise Cabins

If you are considering investing in a luxury vacation rental property in the Blue Ridge area, here are 5 things you should know:

Choosing a Cabin: If the decision is between two homes, one that is larger with more bedrooms and a smaller home with large picture windows and an outstanding view (of the mountains, a lake, or a creek), choose the smaller home with the large windows and outstanding mountain/lake view. Most prospective guests are interested in homes with a mountain view and/or one that is located on water. It’s also very important the home photographs well. Magazine quality homes will photograph very well which is very important - Pictures “sell the house”. Bottom Line: a smaller house in a great location with an extraordinary view that photographs well will typically produce more annual revenue than a house with 1 or 2 additional bedrooms that has an average view.
Seasonality of Rentals: North Georgia ”Peak” rentals occur during the summer (June, July, August), the Fall Leaf Season (October), and Major Holidays. 75%+ occupancy during these periods is not unexpected. “Off Peak” months should rent consistently on weekends provided the rental rates correspond to amenities and the view. Look for a property manager that has targeted marketing campaigns and does not rely upon discount-pricing to acquire clients. While discount-pricing should translate to higher occupancy levels, it will also produce more wear, tear, and damage to a home without the necessary revenue to cover repairs of a luxury home (i.e. it may match the mortgage payment but little else).
Pets: Allowing pets will increase the home’s marketability, and in some cases increase rentals by a factor of 2x. However, allowing a large number of unsupervised pets free reign over a house while guests are sightseeing can lead to serious damage to both the home and furniture. Depending upon the damage, it could even depreciate the value of a home. Solution: if pets are allowed, specify (in your contract with the property manager) the specific types and quantity of pets allowed and require guests to bring pet-crates for times they will be leaving the home. Also ensure the property manager has pet-crates available if the guests can not provide their own.
Furnishing / Equipping the Home: …Do I need a Hot Tub or a Game Room? …How well do I need to outfit my home? In making these decisions, please remember clients searching for a vacation home would like to enjoy things they don’t necessarily have at home. Executive clients are specifically searching for vacation homes that “have it all” and will not be interested in anything less to which they are accustomed. Ironically, many clients may ask for a hot tub and never use it. However, they will eliminate a home from their list of choices that does not provide one. As for Game Rooms, having the room is not enough if it is poorly equipped or has low quality entertainment. This does not mean it should cost a fortune, but it is necessary to have a mix of high quality traditional and contemporary games. Regulation Pool tables (professional 8' or 9' tables only) are requested frequently and also important are professional-grade air-hockey and foosball tables. Small 7’ pool tables or poor quality air hockey and foosball tables predominant in “rental cabins” only serve to disappoint guests who will search elsewhere for accommodations on their next visit. Electronic games, such as PS2 or X-Box, are necessary for adults as well as kids (be sure to include some games). Caveat: it is imperative that no “adult” games of any kind are in the home due to legal liabilities. Quality stereo equipment, including DVD’s and VCR’s, are fundamental requirements. Having a small library of movies at the home will delight guests. Finally, to round things out (for both families and couples), there’s something to be said for stocking up on classic board games. They are rather inexpensive, are great for families and groups, and quite often add a nostalgic flavor to the experience of staying in a log cabin that many have dreamed about since they were kids.
Insurance: Make sure the house insurance policy is a “renter’s policy” and covers liability for any injuries to a guest or property damage caused by a guest. While it may never be needed, it is critical to the home owner. While a “homeowner’s” policy is less expensive, it will not cover a rental home, provides a false sense of security, and exposes the homeowner to financial and legal risk.

Mountain Paradise Properties:
All of our properties are located on water or mountains and provide breath-taking views of the North Georgia Mountains,

All have fireplaces, hot tubs overlooking the view and have well-equipped game rooms,
All are well furnished and exceptionally appointed to meet the luxury standards required by our guests,
Each home is unique in either theme or the “special touches” it offers making it unforgettable to each guest who visits,
Access to each home is simple and not uncomfortable to someone who is accustomed to driving in town (i.e. 4 wheel drives and pack mules are not necessary).

Pet-Friendly Blue Ridge Cabins

2006-05-18T12:27:00.000-04:00

Mountaintop Getaway
Cloud 9
Sanctuary

Blue Ridge Cabin Rental

3 bedroom Cabin - Big Bear's Bluff

2006-05-18T12:26:00.000-04:00

Amenities

Comfortably sleeps 8 guests (3 bedrooms plus),
Master suite in the loft includes a king-size polished log bed, a queen futon, master bath with walk-in shower and private deck with rocking chairs,
The Guest Bedroom on the main level has a queen-size log bed and a large walk-in closet,
The Guest Bedroom on the lower level has 2 custom designed twin log beds,
Each bedroom enjoys beautiful mountain views,
3 Bathrooms,
The Great Room has a beautiful fieldstone gas fireplace (with remote control), a large 32" television, DVD Player, leather sofa with matching recliner,
Game Room has a regulation pool table, poker table, and wide-screen television with PlayStation 2,
Separate digital satellite controls for the Great Room & Game Room,
A fully equipped Kitchen with high-end appliances, island bar with seating for four and a grill conveniently located a few steps from the kitchen door,
The Dining Room has seating for 6 and is adjacent to the large picture windows in the Great Room,
Very large, covered deck for your enjoyment even during inclement weather (snow, rain, etc),
Deck furniture for your comfort including rocking-chairs,
Hot tub on the lower deck for greater privacy,
Washer/Dryer,
Easy access and ample parking,
Local telephone service.

Special Amenities

Large picture windows in the Great Room provide breath-taking views of the North Georgia Mountains,
2 gas log fireplaces with remote controls (Great Room & Game Room),
On-demand hot water system (never run out of hot water for showers),
Exceptionally well decorated including high-end luxury furniture custom designed for the home,
A gently flowing creek on the property,
Custom log staircase.

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Sanctuary - Our Executive North Georgia Cabin

2006-05-18T12:23:00.000-04:00

Comfortably sleeps 6 – 8 guests (2 Bedrooms plus),
2.5 Bathrooms (Jacuzzi in the Master),
Remote-controlled gas fireplaces in each bedroom,
Great Room with a wood-burning stone fireplace, home theater system with a large-screen TV, and a large sectional with queen sleeper,
Game Room with air hockey, Sony PlayStation2 with games, darts, board games, puzzles, large-screen TV, stereo, and a futon,
DVD and VHS movie collection,
2 separate digital satellite receivers,
IPOD connections to stereo systems,
Loft library with a sleeper sofa,
Fully equipped Kitchen (gas grill on deck) and a unique Glass Dining Room,
Deck furniture for your comfort including lounge chairs, dining room set, and a hammock,
Sunken hot tub on the deck,
Washer/Dryer,
Local telephone service,
Firewood provided,
Easy access and ample parking

Special Amenities

Exceptional, panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
Floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows,
Plush robes in each bedroom closet,
Picnic and wine baskets,
Private mountain community

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Executive North Georgia Vacation Homes

Cohutta Overlook - Executive North Georgia log home

2006-05-18T12:20:00.001-04:00

Cohutta Overlook. - Luxury North Georgia Cabin -

Welcome to the Cohutta Overlook Lodge – where executive comforts meet breath-taking, majestic views of the Cohutta wilderness. With Brazilian granite counter tops, custom-designed hand-made furniture, floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace, two flat-screen televisions with surround sound systems, a billiards room, an electronic game room, and a steaming Jacuzzi overlooking the view, Cohutta Overlook was designed as the ultimate oasis for those who need to forget the rest of the world exists – if only for a little while.

Amenities

Comfortably sleeps 12 guests (3 bedrooms plus),
3 Bathrooms,
Each bedroom is uniquely decorated and furnished with a queen-size log bed and accompanying furniture custom designed for the home and handcrafted by local artisans,
The spacious loft has a queen trundle bed, a telescope for enjoying the night skies, and a private deck with rocking chairs,
The Great Room has a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace (with remote control, of course), a large flat-screen television, surround sound system, DVD Player, a movie collection, a leather sofa (sleeper) with matching loveseat, chair, and ottoman,
The Entertainment Room Game Room has a large flat-screen television with PlayStation 2 + games, Stereo System, DVD Player, Surround Sound, many board games, and a leather sleeper sofa,
The spacious Billiards Room has a beautiful cherry wood pool table,
The gourmet Kitchen contains Stainless Steel appliances, Brazilian granite counter tops, and is well equipped to host family holidays,
The Dining Room has a beautiful Eastern Red Cedar table and antler chandelier hand-made by a local artisan,
Very large, wrap-around covered deck for your enjoyment even during weather (snow, rain, etc),
Outside furniture for your comfort including hand carved rocking-chairs and a swing,
Stainless Steel gas grill (on the covered deck - can be comfortably used during inclement weather),
A large hot tub is located on the lower deck for greater privacy,
Very luxuriously furnished and decorated,
Washer/Dryer,
Alarm system with motion sensor exterior lighting,
Easy access and ample parking (circular driveway),
Local telephone service.

Special Amenities

Exceptional, high elevation mountain views of the Cohutta Wilderness area,
2 game rooms (traditional and electronic games),
2 surround sound systems on large-screen televisions,
Exceptionally well decorated including high-end luxury furniture custom designed for the home,
Very large back yard (3 acres) including hiking trails,
Natural spring on the property (small pond and waterfall is planned in the future),
Rock campfire ring,
Exclusive mountain community,
Easy Access.

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North Georgia Events for December

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North Georgia Events for October 2005

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North Georgia Cabin Rentals - Mountain Paradise Cabin Resort Executive and luxury homes for family vacations, business retreats (seminars, training, employee incentives), and romantic getaways. Also offering concierge services (personal chef, catering, private chartered activities, limo/car service, etc.) and vacation packages (adventure, romance, weekend getaway, trips & tours).

North Georgia Attractions and Events - October

October 01 - October 31, 2005
Southern Tree Plantation Fall Fun
- 4.7 miles south of Blairsville

October 07 - October 09, 2005
Sorghum Festival
- Blairsville, Ga. From

October 07 - October 16, 2005
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
- Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
- Hiawassee, Ga.

October 07 - October 08, 2005
Flea Market
- St. Anthony's Church

October 08 - October 09, 2005
Cherry Log Festival
- Cherry Log, Ga.

October 08 - October 09, 2005
Georgia Apple Festival
- Ellijay

October 08
Wild Game Dinner
Blairsville United Community Bank's Jr. Brackett Community Room

October 14 - October 16, 2005
Sorghum Festival
Blairsville, Ga.

October 14 - October 15, 2005
Fiddler's Convention
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hiawassee, Ga.

October 14 - October 15, 2005
Misty Mountain Quilters' Quiltfest 2005
North Georgia Technical College
Blairsville

October 14 - October 15, 2005
Flea Market
St. Anthony's Church

October 15 - October 16, 2005
Georgia Apple Festival
Ellijay

October 15 - October 16, 2005
Mountain Harvest Sale
Blue Ridge

October 15 - October 16, 2005
Cherry Log Festival
Cherry Log

October 15, 2005
Fall Day Hike # 1
Old Copper Trail

October 15, 2005
3rd Annual Ride for the Angels
United Community Bank Pavillion

October 21 - October 23, 2005
Sorghum Festival
Blairsville, Ga.

October 21 - November 13, 2005
Blue Ridge Community Theater / The Nerd
Blue Ridge Community Theater

October 22 - October 23, 2005
Mountain Harvest Sale
Blue Ridge

October 22 - October 23, 2005
Moonshine Festival
Dawsonville

October 23 - October 28, 2005
Ducktown Haunted House
Ducktown Basin Musem Hoist House

October 28 - October 31, 2005
Haunted House
Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association

October 30
Punkin Pickin Special
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

October 31
Trick or Treat Safe Zone
McCaysville, Ga. & Copperhill, TN

October 31
Halloween Safe Zone
Blue Ridge

October 31
McCaysville & Ducktown- Trick-or-Treat Safe Zone
McCaysville, Ga. & Copperhill, TN

October 31
2nd Annual Copper Basin Halloween Costume Parade
Downtown McCaysville and Copperhill

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