Southern Hospitality Lodge by Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging, luxe mountain retreat just minutes from Blue Ridge, GA! New in-ground, heated pool & hot tub. Poolside fire pit, outdoor lounge area with TV, and al fresco dining table with seating for 10. This is the perfect property for both small & large groups. Plenty of room to spread out or come together!
- Seasonally Heated Pool (April-Sept 80°). Additional heat to 85° OR Heating outside of this timeframe is available and based on fuel cost. Contact us for a quote.
- Hot Tub open year round
- 6,000+ sqft. Lodge
- 5 King Bedrooms (with TVs)
- 6 Queen Bunk Room
- 2 Indoor Gas Fireplaces (available Oct 1-March 31)
- High-quality cotton linens and towels (no microfiber)
- 7 acres of private property with walking trails
- 4 miles to Ingles Market grocery store
- 6 miles to downtown Blue Ridge (scenic train, restaurants, shops)
- Huge, fully-loaded chef’s kitchen with Viking gas stovetop & full size double ovens.
- 2 full size refrigerators with ice makers
- Coffee Bar: Keurig, Drip Coffee Maker, Bean Grinder, Coffee Filters, K-cups
- Essential supplies & pantry items
- Game Room: Pool Table, Shuffleboard Table, Darts, Wet Bar, 2 TVs, card table, board games, full-size Cornhole Boards
- Weber 4-burner Gas Grill (propane included)
- Fire Pit (fire 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.
- EV friendly! 40 amp NEMA 14-50 Charging on site.
- Whole-home Generator for power outages
*** SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ***
Main Level:
The King suite on the main level has a gas fireplace, huge bathroom with walk-in glass shower and jetted tub, and access to outdoor deck with private seating area. King suite also has 2 very large walk-in closets big enough for families to use as small bedrooms for newborn/toddlers with a pack-n-play or crib.
Upper Level:
The Upper Level has 3 king bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with shower/tub combo. One bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and the other 2 bedrooms share a full bath which has a door separating the shower/toilet area from the vanity area for additional privacy.
Lower Level:
The lower level has a large king bedroom and full bath with walk-in shower. The Queen-over-Queen bunk room has 6 queen beds and en-suite bathroom with double vanity, walk-in shower, and separate toilet room for privacy.
*** 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 22 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 & SPA ***
The outdoor spa is heated year-round to 101-102°. Our Pool Heating Season is between April 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 air and water temps 48 hours prior to check in. This optional cost will apply to all nights under the reservation.
If pool heating is requested outside of the Pool Heating Season, 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 Orchard House – 4 King Suites + 2 Bunk Rooms (6 Queens), sauna, waterfall pool, hot tub, playground, treehouse, 2 game rooms, creekside on 15 acres. Sleeps 20. VRBO ID 2153628
• 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
• 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, along with fire blankets & extinguishers. 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. However, since this property is in the mountains, surrounded by forest, it is impossible to keep out all insects 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, because that’s weird & creepy. There is a noise monitoring device installed outside as to be sure we are in compliance with the Fannin County noise ordinance (April 2024).
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 prohibited on property and a violation of Fannin County Short Term Vacation Rental Ordinance 10-24-2023.
*** Fannin County Noise Ordinance does not allow for amplified music heard beyond the property line at any time and quiet hours outside after 10p.
*** 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, prior to, or after booking. We are happy to help!
