River Ridge Lodge View from the River
Location: Aska, Blue Ridge Lake, Northwest High Country, Georgia, USA (Located on the Taccoa River in the Aska Adventure Area) View Map
Accommodations: Log Cabin, 5 Bedrooms + Loft, 3.5+ Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
River Ridge Lodge is located on the Toccoa River with 170 feet of river frontage in the heart of the Aska Adventure Area in Blue Ridge Georgia. This is not the typical log sided cabin, our cabin has been built with huge genuine slow growth Canadian cedar logs with each log being unique. The cabin was designed and built by a master craftsman and shows the attention to detail throughout. River Ridge Lodge is a five bedroom, three and a half bathroom 4500 square-foot, three-level cabin that features huge soaring ceilings and has artist carvings of bears and raccoons carved into the logs throughout the house.
Toccoa river views can be viewed from just about every room. New upscale designer rustic furnishings offering beauty and comfort. The layout of the house features two master suites with each having its own whirlpool tub. One suite is located on the lower level the other suite is on the upper level and both have top of the line king-size pillow top mattresses. The main floor features two guest bedrooms with a shared bathroom with each bedroom having a queen-size pillow top mattress. The fifth bedroom is on the lower level features twin beds that also have pillow top mattresses.
For planning sleeping capacity the bedroom layout at River Ridge Lodge is as follows:
Master Bedroom upper level – King size bed
2nd Bedroom main floor – Queen size bed
3rd Bedroom main floor – Queen size bed
4th Bedroom lower level Second master suite– King size canopy bed
5th Bedroom lower level – two twin size beds
Sleeper sofa bed Game Room lower level(queen size bed)
Sleeper sofa bed Loft upper level (queen size bed)
Most of the bedrooms have satillite TV with remote controls. The loft area provides a built in workstation with a computer and high-speed Internet access and has a queen-size sofa sleeper. The greatest feature of River Ridge lodge it that is has its own Theater Media room for entertainment as well as a large game room with a pool table. The lodge features a wood-burning fireplace on the main level and game room.
The hot tub is located directly outside the family room and can accommodate eight guests. Three decks, porches, and balconies provide a wonderful opportunity to take in the riverfront views.
The gourmet kitchen features granite counter tops, double dishwashers and a professional six-burner range and double ovens. Every kitchen amenity can be found for example; bread maker, waffle maker, ice cream maker, food processor etc. The dining area has exceptional views of the river. The river is close enough to enjoy the sounds of the river flowing while visiting with friends while dining. A wonderfult Gazebo with outdoor fireplace sits right at the Toccoa river's edge with horseshoe pits and picnic tables.
The Toccoa River provides some of the best trout fishing in north Georgia, along with swimming and tubing down the river. Guided or self-guided canoe, hiking, or bicycling trips are also available. Grassy picnic area and horseshoe pit ocated on the grounds directly next to the river. For those with more leisurely pursuits in mind, the Town of Blue Ridge is just nine miles away and boasts some of the best antique shopping anywhere. The sightseeing train ride along the Toccoa River valley makes for a delightful morning or afternoon adventure.
CHECK OUT OUR UNIQUE RATE STRUCTURE:
River Ridge Lodge is a 5 bedroom cabin...our rates are based on the total number of bedrooms required during the stay (we only rent to one party at time this is not a shared house rate). We only close off the bedrooms that are not used... the rest of the home is available for use. This rate structure allows us to offer a lower rate to couples and smaller size families that are not using all the bedrooms and sofa beds in the house.
AVAILABILITY CALENDAR KEPT CURRENT AT ALL TIMES...LINK TO OUR WEBSITE BELOW CALENDAR
MINIMUM STAY:
June, July & October 3 night minimum, Balance of the year 2 nights (except holidays)
Holidays: Thanksgiving & Christmas 5 nts, Memorial Day, Labor Day & New Years 3 nts
WEDDINGS: The River Ridge Lodge is the perfect venue for a small intimate wedding. Your wedding is sure to be an event you and your guests will never forget. This unique riverfront luxury cabin provides an extraordinarily beautiful setting for your most meaningful ceremony. Flagstone steps lead from the lodge down to the beautiful wedding gazebo that sits next to the Toccoa riverbank. Have your wedding on the lovely grounds and then stay in this luxury vacation home for your Honeymoon. When you book a week long stay we do not charge for use of the grounds or the gazebo; however wedding guests are limited to the 12 guests staying in the vacation home. For additional guests the fee is $50.00 per person with a maximum of 30 guests.
About Us: Vacation Holdings is a trusted member of the Vacation Rental Industry and a member of the Professional Vacation Rental Association. We have been in business for over 10 years and have the highest integrity. We welcome you to click on the links below to give you an idea of the quality of all of our vacation rental homes. We are not a management company these are all of our own properties. This enables us to describe the home in great detail. I am an interior designer so all of our homes have been designer decorated by the design arm of our company. In addition all of our vacation homes are maintained by a caretaker so that the property is well cared for and our guests are given individual attention. I respond to inquiries within 10 minutes of submission or give us a call as we are super easy to reach. If we have exceeded your expectations... then we have done your job!
Click the link to The River Ridge Lodge website to see more photos and amenity information
Georgia Permit #304550471
*River Ridge Lodge is a Register US Tradeark serial number 77594599
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Two High effiency air conditioning units in the cabin
- Washer: New High capacity Maytag Washer
- Dryer: New High Capacity Maytag Dryer
- Linens Provided: The cabin has 400 count cotton sheets and down pillow cases and comforters. We also have allergy free down alternavive pillows for our guests. High quality bath, hand and washcloths sets provided.
- Covered Parking: The entry to the home as a large covered parking area in the circular driveway area.
- Wood Fireplace (3) : Cabin has three fireplaces one in the great room on the main floor, a second in the downstairs family room and the third is in the outdoor gazebo area by the river.
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : Two Beauty Rest high end pillow top mattresses one in the upper master suite the other is in the downstairs master suite. We have a photo of both bedrooms. The lower level master suite is the bedroom with the canopy bed!
- Queen Bed (2) : Two Beauty Rest pillow top mattesses in the two guest bedrooms on the main floor
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two Beautry rest pillow top mattresses located in the 5th bedroom on the lower leve.
- Convertible Bed (2) : Two sofa sleeper beds one located in the loft area the second is located in the family room downstairs.
- Crib: Porta crib is stored in the guest bedroom closet on the main floor.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5) : Satellite TV in all the bedrooms as well as the Great Room area.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath (2) : Jetted bath tub in both master bathroom suites
- Private Hot Tub: Private hot tub with capacity for 8 guests is located just outside the family room downstairs. Photo is on the site
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: This is truly a gourmet kitchen with GE Monogram everything and even has two dishwashers!
- Cooking Utensils Provided: This kitchen has Cusinart everything! Food processor, 4 slot toaster, cofee maker, grinder, bread maker, waffle maker, fondue pots, crock pot..you name it we have it!
- Refrigerator: GE Monogram refrigerator with double doors and ice maker.
- Dishwasher (2) : Two GE dishwashers
- Microwave: New Monogram Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Gas Stainless Steel BBQ...we have the BBQ hooked up to the main propane tank so no worries about every running out!
- Deck/Patio: Large deck area that expands across the entire back of the home with views and sounds of the river. Two outdoor tables with lots of seating and rocking chairs. We have a photo on the site.
- Balcony: Balcony just off the upper Master Bedroom
- Gazebo: Gazebo is the best feature of the cabin is huge with outdoor fireplace and sits right next to the river bank. Photo showing the gazebo on the site.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: This cabin is located right in the heart of the Aska Adventure area on the Toccoa River. This is one of the most popular areas is all of Blue Ridge. The Toccoa River is a lovely meandering river that is perfect for inter-tubing or renting a kayak.
- Communications
- Telephone (5) : Telephones are located in the Kitchen, Master Bedroom upstairs and downstairs, family room and loft office area
- Free Long Distance: Free long distance telephone service
- Broadband Internet: High Speed Internet service
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless internet thoughout the cabin
- Other Amenities
- This is a high quality luxury cabin read the comments from prior guests on our website at www.TrulySpectacular.com
- Suitability
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Main floor has kitchen, great room and two guest bedrooms making it handicapped accessible
- Kid Friendly: Great place for the kids...lots of things for kids to do.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Please no smoking in our cabin
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season..(May-October & Holidays) Low Season..Balance of the year
1 Bedroom : Low Season: $150/nt....High Season: $1645/wk $235/nt
2 Bedrooms: Low Season: $200/nt....High Season: $1995/wk $285/nt
3 Bedrooms: Low Season: $250/nt....High Season: $2345/wk $335/nt
4 Bedrooms: Low Season: $300/nt... High Season: $2695/wk $385/nt
5 Bedrooms: Low Season: $350/nt... High Season: $3045/wk $435/nt
We rent by bedroom to only one party at a time (NOT A SHARED HOUSE RATE)
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years High Season rate + $100.00/nt premium
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Aska
One day, I was reading an article stating that Blue Ridge, Georgia was listed as one of the 10 vacation spots in the nation. We did not have a riverfront property as yet in our portfolio, so we decided to jump on a plane from California over Thanksgiving holiday and spent a week looking for property in Blue Ridge. I can recall the drive up from Atlanta being so beautiful even in the winter and it took far less time than I thought. We spent a week viewing property and when we were shown the River Ridge Lodge cabin it was still under construction. The best feature as the views of the river but best yet I still had time to design the kitchen and make changes and make two master suites. The setting was just what we were looking for and all it needed was a large gazebo with fireplace at the river’s edge. We made the trip back out five months later and to our surprise the cabin turned out even better than we ever imagined. Blue Ridge is a very special place doing business with our contractor was for the most part done with a handshake and I can say for a fact that Southern Hospitality is alive and well. I will always have found memories of our neighbors brining over welcome baskets and so excited to hear that the cabin was going to be used as a luxury vacation rental. .
The Unique Benefits at this Log Cabin
The best feature by far is the location on the Toccoa River with the large Gazebo and fireplace. This is a genuine log home that was crafted with real western cedar logs which gives you a totally different feel. River Ridge Lodge stays much cooler in the summer and is really cozy and comfortable in the winter because the logs hold in most of the heat. The private media room is a real plus as it has a projection TV. The kitchen and dining areas are a real favorite with guests that want to entertain in cabin. I under curved benches around a large round dining table with a lazy susan in the center so it makes it ideal for sharing a meal with friends and family. River Ridge Lodge is true luxury accommodations..we hope you will come stay with us so we can show you what true luxury is all about
Owner's Map of Aska
After spending 25 years in high tech procurement as a start-up company expert and entrepreneur I left that part of my life behind to become the Vacation Lady. In the early 1980’s I was having to make frequent trips to the Far East and experienced High tea at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. It was during this trip that the inspiration and entrepreneurial vision came to open Tea Salons in the US. In 1988, I founded a new specialty retail tea business. Created the concept, interior design elements and business plan model from a one-store operation to over 16 US franchised operations and two International locations in less than four years which placed us number 35 of the 100 fastest growing privately held companies in Silicon Valley in 1995. After 10 years in the tea business and spending stints in high tech start-ups I was ready for a new challenge. Since my husband and I enjoyed traveling and dabbling in real estate and nearing retirement age it seemed like the perfect fit. In 1996 we founded Vacation Holdings, purchased our first vacation home and set off to build a luxury vacation rental business using our properties as vacation rentals. It was such a natural progression as I could use my skills in purchasing, interior design and use the same disciplines required in franchising such as scheduling, creating instruction manuals for guests and tracking linen, towels and kitchen inventory. Basically, I was back in the Franchise business only this time we were creating turnkey vacation rentals instead of retail store fronts. My lessons learned from the service industry are applied every day in customer service and satisfaction. We are now up to 9 properties in various areas of the US and Virgin Island and I can say that this is the best time of my life as there is nothing more satisfying than helping to make a Dream Vacation come true.
Property Photos
- River Ridge Lodge View from the River - Blue Ridge, Georgia Cabin
- Gazebo with wood burning fireplace right on Toccoa River - Blue Ridge, Georgia Cabin
- Gourmet Kitchen with professional range two dishwashers, bistro table - Blue Ridge, Georgia Cabin
- Media Room with projection TV system curved sofa and lounge chairs
- Large dining area with lazy susan comfortable bench seating for twelve
- View from the upper level of the Greatroom
- Lower Level Master Bedroom features king size canopy bed
- Master Bedroom features king size bed with views of the Toccoa river
- This very unique bathroom feature is an example of the details in the Cabin
- Guest Bedroom Riverfront side unique carved out log entry to deck
- Guest Bedroom with twin beds featuring western rodeo theme
- Game room pool table wood burning fireplace and queen sofa bed
- Loft area features sleeper sofa, rockers and full office set up DSL
- Perfect small wedding venue rock pathway leads to gazebo at rivers edge
- View from the banks of River Ridge of tubing down the river
- Hot tub located just outside the lower level family room and master bedroom
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #125987
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