Friday, September 26, 2008

The River's Edge Lodge ... Blue Ridge, Georgia

Our "River's Edge Lodge" is a well-appointed 5-Bedroom, 3.5-Bath Luxury Log Mountain Home situated on one of the widest parts of the Toccoa River and offering spectacular views of the river and surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.

As you sit on the covered porches of this large home you will be mesmerized by the white waters rushing over the boulders in the river and inspired by the awesome mountain views.

You can also enjoy our new deck on the river's edge, with easily accessible steps leading down to it.

The Cherokee Indian Fish Trap and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway (which rolls by under 10 mph) offer an ever-changing perspective as you take in the views. Wave to the passengers as they go by, enjoy trout fishing, go tubing, kayaking, or canoeing right outside your cabin.

With the five bedrooms and 3.5 baths spread out between three floors of living space, it would be almost impossible to feel cramped.

The Main Level includes the Great Room, Kitchen and Dining Areas, and a Half Bath.

On the third level plush Ralph Lauren bedding adorn the two King Master Suites which boast their own private balconies, one of which overlooks the sights and sounds of the Toccoa River.


Also on this level is a Queen Suite complete with luxury bedding and Egyptian cotton linens.

Amenities:

Sleeps 10 people comfortably

High speed wireless internet service

Six-person hot tub on the lower covered porch with a fabulous view of the Toccoa River

2 Kings, 2 Queens, 2 Twins, with pillowtop mattresses and luxury linens

Large gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, eating island, stainless steel appliances; side-by-side refrigerator, gas stove/oven, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, use of oils and spices as they are provided

Two large stone gaslog-burning fireplaces

Two Flat Panel LCD TV’s with surround sound, DVD

Billards Table and Air Hockey with 32-inch LCD TV and surround sound

Outdoor dining table/chairs, and rockers

Picnic table near river for lunch or breakfast

Luxurious leather furnishings, antiques, rugs, and accessories

Fantastic views of the Toccoa River and surrounding mountains from every room

Fully furnished, including linens, towels, paper products, and soaps

All-wood lodge interior with rustic furnishings

Central heat/air

Washer/dryer and detergent

Telephone with free local calls

Ceiling fans

Gas grill

Large covered porches

No Pets

No Smoking inside the cabin or on the porches

The River's Edge Lodge is located less than 10 miles from downtown Blue Ridge, McCaysville, GA/Copperhill, TN, as well as the Ocoee Olympic Whitewater Center.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Luxurious Majestic Lake Cabin Rental, Blue Ridge, Georgia

Our Majestic Lake Cabin, a luxury Blue Ridge cabin rental, has three bedrooms and two baths, and comfortably sleeps 8 to 10 guests.

It features upscale Leather Furnishings, Old World Antiques, Luxurious Bedding, Two spacious Covered Porches for extended living space, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Sleeping Loft, magnificent Views of Lake Blue Ridge and the mountains from every window, along with a Gourmet Kitchen and outdoor Herb Garden to enhance your culinary delights.

This is the perfect cabin for a romantic weekend getaway or a special honeymoon. It has a spectacular panoramic three-state view of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Blue Ridge. Nestled under the trees on top of a ridge overlooking Lake Blue Ridge, you will feel the cares of the world slip away.

Come and sit on the porch swing and marvel at the colorful sunrises and sunsets while you listen to a chorus of wild birds.

Sunrise ...

In the spring and summer watch the boats sailing on the blue-green waters of Lake Blue Ridge. In the fall take in the flaming reds, oranges, and yellows of the hardwoods that stretch as far as the eye can see.

In the winter you might be fortunate enough to play in the snow. Relax in the hot tub (complete with waterfall sounds and underwater colored lights) and soak in the gorgeous views that seem to constantly change as the clouds roll over the mountaintops.

Layout of Cabin:

The Main Level features the Great Room with a Wood-Burning Stone Fireplace, Ralph Lauren Leather Sofa and Chairs, upright Piano, and a 37" Flat Screen HDTV and Surround-Sound. Just wait until you see the Heart Pine Floors with boards that came from a 1926 whiskey distillery!

Also on the Main Level are the fully-equipped Gourmet Kitchen and Dining Area ...


The Master Suite, with King Bed and Bathroom with tub/shower is also found on the Main Level.

The Lower Level features a second Living Room that serves as a recreational room/library, with a billiards table, TV, DVD library, gas fireplace heater, TWO Bedrooms with Queen Beds, a bathroom with tub/shower, and a Laundry Room.


The Sleeping Loft (restricted height ceiling) has two Twin Beds.

The Hot Tub is off this level on the covered porch that offers a sweeping panoramic view of the North Georgia Mountains, the Tennessee Mountains, the North Carolina Mountains, and Lake Blue Ridge.

Amenities:

Sleeps 8 to 10 guests
10' x 40' covered porches for dining al fresco
Pool table
One King, Two Queens, Two Twins, and Sleeper Sofa
High Speed Wireless DSL

Six-person hot tub with waterfall and underwater colored lights on the lower covered porch

Surround-sound home theater system with 32 "Flat Screen TV in the media room, 19" TV in guest bedroom, and a 37" HDTV in living room with surround sound, DirecTV satellite, DVD player, VCR, DVD library

Fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with Granite Counter Tops, Dishwasher, Gas Stove/Oven, side-by-side Refrigerator with Ice and Cold Water Dispenser in door, Microwave, Coffee Maker and Grinder, Toaster Oven, Blender, and use of Spices/Oils

Small Herb Garden for your culinary delights

Lake and mountain views from every room
Fully furnished, including linens, towels, paper products, and soaps
Wood-burning Stone Fireplace
High-end leather furnishings and Old World Antiques
Central heat/air
Washer/dryer and detergent
Telephone
Ceiling fans
Gas grill
Adirondack chairs, rocking chairs, and porch swing
Parking area for two or three cars
No Pets

To view our other luxurious Blue Ridge cabin rentals, please visit our Cabin Rentals of Georgia web site.

GUEST COMMENTS:

This cabin and location was EXACTLY what we were looking for. We are celebrating our honeymoon, and it couldn't be more perfect!

The view is amazing and seemed to change every day. The fall colors were beautiful and the weather was so mild.

We felt right at home in your cabin and are envious of any who stay here. Lissa, we love the decor! We spent many hours outside and found our way to the beautiful lake. We fell in love with the peaceful, serene environment and even picked up real estate magazines!

The Stephens



Gary and Lissa: Just what the doctor ordered! It was so nice to be in such a beautiful and tranquil place ... quite the antithesis to our tiny apartment in Brooklyn, NY!

We had a great time on our 8-mile hike yesterday, and a visit to the Swan Drive-In. Also, thanks for the recommendation to the enchanted butcher! Great Food. Our only regret is that we didn't bring friends...the place is almost too big for two!

We will be back--with friends!

Andrew and Marcella, NY

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Riverview Lodge, Blue Ridge, Georgia ...

Riverview Lodge is a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath luxury Toccoa River Cabin Rental perched high on a ridge with a spectacular view of the winding whitewaters of the Toccoa River.

The mountains of Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina provide a beautiful backdrop as you listen to the rushing waters of the river echoing from below.

A short hike down to our mountain lot below, you will find a 200-foot staircase or a private hiking/walking trail that will take you all the way down to the railroad tracks to watch the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway go by, or go to the river's edge to do some trout flyfishing right where the Cherokee Indians built their rock Fish Trap, or maybe go tubing or canoeing, or just do some exploring.

Riverview Lodge is a luxuriously spacious lodge with sleeping capacity of up to 10 guests.

Even when you're inside the lodge, you will feel as though you are outside with the spectacular 2-story prow of solid glass and beams overlooking the rushing river and the mountains of Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

Riverview's Main Level consists of a King Master Suite with doors opening up to a covered porch which houses the hot tub (see photo below); a living area with stone gas-log fireplace; the impressive 2-story prow of glass and beams; and a spacious gourmet kitchen and dining area with doors opening up to a covered porch perfect for al fresco dining ... all overlooking the breathtaking view of river and mountains, along with a "sea of trees."

Upstairs there is a Loft which is the media/library area.

There are TWO Bedroom Suites off each side of the loft which contain queen size beds and private baths.

Each bedroom upstairs has its own private deck giving you a panoramic view of the North Georgia Mountains and the Toccoa River.

The Basement Level provides an extra Queen Bedroom and Bath ...

We provide everything you will need for your stay except for food, drinks, and personal items ...

Amenities:

  • All-wood lodge interior with elegant and sophisticated furnishings throughout

  • Central Heat and Air

  • Ceiling Fans

  • Comfortably sleeps 2-9 guests

  • 1 King, 3 Queens, and Futon with Pillowtop Mattresses, luxury Cotton Linens, and Down Comforters

  • Fully-equipped Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Countertops, Dishwasher, Gas Stove/Oven, Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Ice and Cold Water Dispenser in door, Microwave, Coffee Maker and Grinder, Toaster Oven, Blender, Food Processor, and use of Spices and Oils

  • Washer/Dryer and Detergent

  • Finished Basement with Pool Table and Ping Pong

  • Surround-Sound Home Theater System with 27" TV, DirecTV Satellite, DVD/VCR/CD, with a DVD Library and Games for your enjoyment

  • Surround-Sound Home Theater System with a Flat Screen TV, DirecTV Satellite

  • High Speed Wireless Internet

  • Gas-Log Stone Fireplace

  • Six-person Hot Tub on the main deck

  • River and Mountain Views from every room

  • Gas Grill

  • 10'x14' Screened Gazebo and Picnic Area at River's edge

  • Bistro Table and Chairs for outdoor dining, as you listen to the rushing waters of the Toccoa River

  • Two Private Decks

  • Private Hiking/Walking Path to the River

  • Parking area for three to four cars

  • Fully furnished, including Linens, Towels, Paper Products, and Soaps

  • No Pets

  • No Smoking inside the cabin or on the porches

    We've added to our little piece, or should I say "peace," of heaven and we hope you will make Riverview Lodge your home away from home. Located just minutes between the towns of Blue Ridge Georgia, McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee, and the Ocoee Olympic Whitewater Center, Riverview Lodge is perfectly and serenely located. With so much to see and do, you will never want to leave!

    To see our other luxury cabins in the Blue Ridge area, please visit our Cabin Rentals of Georgia web site.

    Guest Comment:

    We had such a wonderful time! Your house is beautiful, warm and comfortable. It's so peaceful here. The view is spectacular. We spent a day at Amicalola Falls which was a great hike. We spent a day at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, TN which was awesome. We also went to Ruby Falls, which the kids really enjoyed. We took a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and waved to Riverview Lodge as we rode by!

    Our last day we went back to Chattanooga and rode the Tennessee Valley Railway (short ride) and then rode the Incline Railway, then visited the Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hotel - great fun for the train buffs!

    Our nights were spent in the hot tub, gazing at the stars. We slept great here, the beds are so comfortable!

    We greatly appreciate you allowing us to share in your home! It's truly special here. Thank you for everything!

    Best regards, The Carlsons from IL