Picture this: you step out of the car and mountain air hits first — clean, cool, quiet. Tonight the fire pit is crackling and the hot tub is bubbling under string lights. Tomorrow: trails, a hidden waterfall, tubing, or a slow porch morning with coffee in hand. This wooded 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin in Cherry Log sleeps 8, with an arcade loft, wraparound decks, and Blue Ridge just 9.7 miles away. The hardest part is leaving.

Southern Serenity Cabin sits on a wooded lot in Cherry Log, GA — genuine mountain character, real comfort, built for a group that wants to be together and still spread out.

OUTDOOR LIVING
The wraparound deck is the social hub. A private hot tub with Bluetooth speakers anchors the upper deck, flanked by rocking chairs — string lights auto-on at dusk, off at midnight. The lower deck has cornhole and Pop-a-Shot basketball. The fire pit area is its own destination: black slate stone, Adirondack chairs and bench seating for eight. A propane grill and outdoor dining table round it out.

MAIN FLOOR
Vaulted ceilings open the cabin up as you walk in. The living room centers on a remote-control gas fireplace, a leather couch, and a 50-inch Roku TV, with a bar ledge and two extra seats. The kitchen just got a refresh — freshly painted cabinets alongside the electric range, full-size refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, and a dual-service coffee maker. A round table seats the group for cards after dinner.
- Bedroom 1: king bed, Roku TV, a newly painted armoire and nightstands, blackout shades
- Bedroom 2: queen bed, Roku TV, drawers and hanger rack
- Main-floor full bath: tub/shower combo

THE LOFT
Climb the stairs and the loft is its own world. A second king bed sits under a ceiling fan, and the futon folds out into a queen for overflow sleeping. The game room is why kids sprint upstairs first: foosball, Golden Tee Golf, and a Pac-Man cabinet under a "Classic Arcade" sign, plus a 55-inch Roku TV. A loft desk gives remote workers a place to work, and its own full bath has a shower plus a washer/dryer combo.

SLEEPING: 2 king beds, 1 queen bed, 1 queen futon. Sleeps up to 8, four Roku TVs so nobody argues over the remote.

LOCATION & WHAT'S NEARBY
Centrally located between three towns — you're never more than 25 minutes from something to do.

BLUE RIDGE (9.7 miles, ~20 min): Downtown shops, art galleries, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway wine excursion, Mercier Orchards, the Expedition Bigfoot Museum, and Lake Blue Ridge for swimming/kayaking (~26 min).

ELLIJAY (14 miles, ~24 min): B.J. Reece Orchards, downtown dining and shopping.

McCAYSVILLE (12.2 miles, ~22 min): Right on the GA/TN border — Riverwalk shops, local restaurants, and Tooey's Music Venue for live music.

ADVENTURE, RIGHT OUT THE DOOR:
• Benton MacKaye Trail, 0.6 mi (Bushyhead Gap trailhead)
• Fightingtown Creek, 0.3 mi — fishing, wading, rock skipping
• Zipline Canopy Tours (13 min), Adventure Park (18 min)
• Rolling River Thunder rafting (23 min)
• Mountain Kayaking (21 min), Tubing (31 min)
• Fall Branch Falls hike (29 min)

GROCERIES: Walmart in Blue Ridge, ~20 min away.

WHO THIS HOME IS BEST FOR

FAMILIES WITH KIDS: The loft game room gives kids their own space while parents unwind on the deck. Fire pit s'mores, trail access from the property, Fightingtown Creek around the corner.

FAMILIES WITH KIDS: The loft game room gives kids their own space while parents unwind on the deck, with fire pit s'mores and Fightingtown Creek around the corner.

FRIEND GROUPS (4-8): Hot tub, fire pit, foosball, arcade games, cornhole, Pop-a-Shot — always something going on. Blue Ridge restaurants and wineries are 20 minutes out.

BACHELORETTE / BACHELOR TRIPS: Wine tasting or kayaking by day, hot tub and fire pit by night — the amenity stack keeps the energy going.

COUPLES RETREATS: Two main-floor bedrooms plus the loft give up to three couples real privacy, with smart lock check-in and no key handoffs.

REMOTE WORKERS: Reliable WiFi and a loft desk mean real work gets done — then the kitchen and hot tub take over.

GUEST ACCESS
Full, private access to the entire cabin — every interior space and both decks are yours for the stay. Smart lock check-in means your door code arrives via the app before arrival, with a backup key in the lockbox just in case. The only off-limits area is a locked crawl space on the lower deck. The host isn't on-site but responds within an hour.

PARKING
Free parking on premises with room for multiple vehicles — no permits, no street parking to worry about. The last stretch in is a gravel mountain road, typical for North Georgia; a standard two-wheel-drive vehicle handles it fine in most weather. Motion-sensing lights and a security camera cover the driveway after dark.

COMMUNICATION:
We believe in giving our guests complete privacy to enjoy their mountain retreat. We will not be present during your stay, but we are always available and happy to assist with any questions or needs via the messaging app or by phone. Check-in is seamless with a smart lock, so you can arrive and unwind at your own pace.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

HOUSE RULES
Check-in after 4:00 PM, check-out before 10:00 AM, maximum 8 guests. Guests must be 21+ to book. Well-behaved dogs are welcome — up to 2 dogs, 50 lbs max each, $75 per pet. Quiet hours run 10:00 PM-8:00 AM; no gatherings off the property after hours. No smoking or vaping indoors or on the decks.

BOOKING REQUIREMENTS: A signed rental agreement and a $300 security deposit hold are required to finalize your booking. An automated message with a link to complete these will be sent after you reserve. Directions and door codes will not be issued until both items are received. The Security Deposit is released shortly after departure once the cleaning staff has verified that there is no damage or extra cleaning required.

STARTER SUPPLIES: We provide an initial starter supply of toiletries, paper towels, trash bags, and laundry pods. For longer stays, you may need to purchase additional supplies from nearby stores.

MOUNTAIN LIVING: This is a true cabin-in-the-woods experience. You may encounter wildlife like bears and bugs; please keep car doors locked and do not leave food outside. The metal roof can also be noisy during heavy rains and when acorns and small branches drop from the trees.

POWER AND WIFI: In the event of bad weather, power outages can occur, which would affect Wi-Fi. Emergency flashlights are provided for your convenience. We will attempt to provide updates on power restoration as much as possible; however, we can only provide what local power companies are sharing.

FIREWOOD: We do our best to keep firewood stocked for the fire pit, but a supply is not guaranteed. We recommend bringing your own fire-starting materials. Firewood is available for purchase at local stores.

CANCELLATION POLICY: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 7 days before the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 7 days before the arrival date, no refund will be issued. Grace period with free cancellation for 48 hours after booking if arrival is at least 6 days away at the time of booking.