Location: Helen, Northeast Mountains, Georgia, USA (Only 6.5 Miles from Helen and 4 Miles from Unicoi State Park) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 7)
Keywords: cabin, Helen, Unicoi, basketball, fireplace, hot tub, pool table, ping pong, wifi, broadband, wireless, fire pit, mountain, discount, North Georgia, game, activities, fun, relaxation, amenities
Misty Ridge Escape cabin is in the Sautee Valley, Northeast Georgia Mountains, just off Hwy 356, only 6.5 miles from Helen and 4 miles from the entrance to Unicoi State Park recreation area with all its recreational opportunities.
This is a high-amenity deluxe cabin with 3 bedrooms (sleeps up to 7), 2 baths, game room, full kitchen, living room, dining area, and outside deck (partly covered).
The cabin includes an ULTIMATE GAME ROOM with INDOOR HALF-COURT BASKETBALL (see picture), Cabin-Wide WI-FI, Private Hot Tub, MBR Balcony, Laundry Facilities, Gas Log Fireplace, two Flat Screen TVs (32” and 37”), Gas Grill out on deck, Outdoor Fire Pit, & No-Key Digital Lock Entry/Exit.
Misty Ridge Escape is the perfect getaway for Couples and Families who are looking for an ESCAPE from the stress and routine of everyday life. It is nestled in the deep woods among the tall hardwoods and pines adjacent to UNICOI STATE PARK recreation area and only minutes from exciting ALPINE HELEN. Misty Ridge Escape provides you with the kind of vacation experience you are looking for. Relax while you see and hear the owls, wild turkeys, deer and other wildlife during your visit.
Misty Ridge Escape has all the comforts of home. You and your guests will get a good night's sleep in the comfortable King Suite, Queen Bedroom, or Bunk Bedroom (one full size double bed and an upper twin bed). Phone service for local calls and high-speed wireless Internet are provided. Activities include Satellite TV (2), indoor half-court basketball in the high-ceiling game room, pool table, ping-pong, large sturdy card table, board games, puzzles, private Hot Springs hot tub and outdoor fire pit for campfire activities.
We continue to receive unsolicited compliments from renters on the cleanliness of Misty Ridge Escape. Besides the meticulous cleaning inside and around the cabin, we follow all Georgia Department of Health regulations regarding the hot tub. Between every rental party, the hot tub is completely drained, the tub and filter are sanitized, the tub is refilled, and the chemicals rebalanced.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer : In Basement Laundry Room
- Dryer : In Basement Laundry Room
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed : Lower Part of Bunk Bed
- Twin/Single Bed : Upper Part of Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD (2)
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System (2)
- Pool Table
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Includes Ice Maker and Filtered Water
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Outdoor Gas Grill
- Deck/Patio : Patially Covered
- Balcony : Off Master Bedroom
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Seasonal
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Indoor Basketball 1/2-Court, Sturdy Card Table, Outside Fire Pit, No-Key Digital Door Lock, Iron & Ironing Board
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Primary Renter 25 Years Old
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Other Activities
- Water Park; Tubing on Chattahoochee River; Cabbage Patch Kids Birthplace (Hospital & Museum); Gold & Gem Panning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
. Dates | Weekday Rates (Sun-Thu) | Weekend Rates (Fri-Sat) | Weekly Rates
Jan 02-May 24 ... $130/night .............. $155/night ........... $805/week
May 25-Sep 03 ... $165/night .............. $185/night ........... $865/week
Sep 04-Nov 04 ... $175/night .............. $185/night ........... $875/week
Nov 05-Jan 01 ... $165/night .............. $185/night ........... $865/week
2 Nights Min Stay. Primary Renter Minimum Age: 25 years old
Additional fully refundable $200 security/damage deposit required.
Rates do not include 7% sales tax, 8% hotel tax, & $115 cabin and spa cleaning fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Misty Ridge Escape - Amenities - Activities - Relaxation - Fun
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Helen
We moved to Marietta, Georgia, a northern suburb of Atlanta, about 30 years ago. At the time we definitely knew we were moving into a beautiful area of the country. Each of the seasons in north Georgia exhibit a special beauty.
However, nothing prepared us for the spectacular beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Helen, Georgia, only about 74 miles north of our home. During our first trip to Helen, we were highly impressed with the natural beauty of the Chattahoochee River (which runs right through downtown Helen), Unicoi State Park and Anna Ruby Falls (both only a few miles away) and, of course, Mount Yonah (the highest mountain peak near Helen). Subsequent visits demonstrated to us how intense the seasons are in Helen.
Springs are punctuated with the natural beauty of rhododendron, wild azaleas and dogwoods, to mention only a few flowering plants. The summers yield more natural beauty all around with temperatures considerably cooler than Atlanta. Opportunities for many and varied activities abound. The intense colors of fall rival and, many times, exceed the fall color of New England. Winters provide quiet relaxation and an occasional light snowfall frosts the mountains on a par with a Currier and Ives setting.
We fell in love with the Helen area and began going there often. Ultimately, we purchased Misty Ridge Escape, where we seek a change-of-pace and an escape from the stresses of everyday life.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
What don’t we enjoy about escaping at Misty Ridge Escape? We have plenty of amenities in the cabin. The romantic loft bedroom master suite offers us privacy in a beautiful setting with our own private balcony to look out at the mountains. The Wi-Fi Internet system allows us to communicate with our friends and tell them about all the great fun we are having in Helen. We have a game room that offers an escape even when it rains, including an indoor basketball court, ping pong, pool table, card table and some classic board games. In the evening, to relax, we jump into the hot tub and enjoy its warm waters. If we want to stay in, our kitchen offers all the appliances and cooking tools we need to prepare a dinner for all our friends or enjoy a romantic dinner for two. The additional table and chairs on our outdoor deck allow us to commune with nature. We can listen to the birds in the morning, evening and at night. Sometimes, we see some deer or turkeys or other friends from the local fauna population.
When it is time for a change-of-pace, we hike on the many miles of trails in Unicoi State Park or push out from Helen on a tubing or kayaking adventure on the Chattahoochee River. Between Helen and Unicoi State Park, there are many adventures to be explored, along with the many other national forests and state parks available close by. Later we can visit some of the quant and unique shops in downtown Helen to purchase that perfect item to add to our home décor, a bottle of local wine, crafts or pottery.
Helen also offers many top notch restaurants with a variety of menus for breakfast, lunch or dinner to satisfy any palate. You can sit outside along the Chattahoochee River and enjoy the relaxing sound of the water as you dine or seek a quiet corner inside a romantic restaurant.
There is virtually no limit to the fun that you can have in Misty Ridge Escape and in Helen.
Nestled in N. GA mtns 4 mi. from Misty Ridge Escape cabin, Unicoi is one of GA’s most beloved state parks. It offers outstanding natural, historical, cultural & recreation programs & activities.
One of the most outstanding recreational sites in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Its twin waterfalls, hiking trails, picnic area, & visitor center are only about 10 miles from Misty Ridge Escape.
Includes part of N. GA's premier trout stream, Dukes Creek, which runs through spectacular mtn. property & is a favorite for catch & release fishing. 5 mi. of trails & 18 mi. of roads to hike & bike.
One of the most spectacular canyons in eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is 2 miles long & 1,000 ft deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or can obtain free permit to hike the floor.
Owner's Map of Helen
Our names are Terry and Kathi Torzala. We have been married for over 40 years and currently live in Tucson, Arizona. Terry is a consulting biomedical engineer for medical device manufacturers and Kathi is a human resource consultant and career coach. We enjoy our trips back to Georgia to visit all our friends in Helen and in Atlanta. We enjoy relaxing and escaping in our cabin, Misty Ridge Escape.
Property Photos
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- High Deck and Tall Basement for Basketball - Mountainview Vacation Cabin in Helen, GA with Wireless Internet, Private Hot Tub, Game Room
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- Beautiful Views from High Deck - Mountainview Vacation Cabin in Helen, GA with Wireless Internet, Private Hot Tub, Game Room
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- Nestled in the Sautee Valley Woods - Mountainview Vacation Cabin in Helen, GA with Wireless Internet, Private Hot Tub, Game Room
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- Indoor Half-Court Basketball Court
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- Ultimate Game Room Includes Pool Table & Large Swivel-Mounted Overhead TV
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- Large Master Suite with King Bed, Balcony and Desk
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- Comfortable King Bed in Loft Master Suite
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- Queen Bedroom Sleeps 2 Comfortably
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- Queen Bedroom Large Dresser
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- Bunk Bedroom Sleeps Up to 3 Persons
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- Enjoy Ping Pong in the Ultimate Game Room
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- Plenty of Light in Living Room, Dining Area and Kitchen
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- Living Room and Dining Area
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- Living Room from Loft Balcony
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- Well-Equipped Gourmet Kitchen with Plenty of Cubbard Space
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- Kitchen and Dining Area Seen from Loft Balcony
Traveler Reviews (11)
Wonderful vacation!
Guest: TMP
(Southwest Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/02/09
Review Submitted: 08/31/09
We had an amazing stay at Misty Ridge Escape. My husband, two children and I decided to spend a week in the mountains to relax and refuel this summer. The kids had a blast playing basketball and exploring the property and we really enjoyed the jacuzzi and the pool table. The cabin was very clean and well maintained. There are two televisions in the cabin but we did not even make use of them. The only problem we encountered during our stay was a few missing pieces in the board games that were provided but the kids were so busy during the day they barely noticed. We were just a couple of miles from Anna Ruby falls, 10 minutes from Helen and about an hour from Blairesville. I recommend eating at Ain't B's during your stay, the food is great, the prices are reasonable and it's just a mile or two from the cabin. If you are looking for some great family fun, I suggest tubing on the "Hooch." We enjoyed tubing so much that we went again a second day! We also enjoyed hiking and checking out numerous local waterfalls.
Owner response:We are happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time at Misty Ridge Esacpe. This is always our goal. There is always a lot to do at Misty Ridge Escape, both inside and outside. Thanks for the tip regarding the missing board game pieces. We are in the process of replacing those games.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Christmas 2011 Memories
Guest: Carol
(Cartersville. GA)
Date of Stay: 12/21/11
Review Submitted: 12/30/11
My family and I had a great time at the cabin at Misty Ridge. It was everything the owner said and more. We enjoyed the cabin so much we only went into Helen once and went mining in Cleveland twice. We never got around to using the firepit (but bought wood, hope someone else will enjoy it). We also didn't use the hottub. Both would have been great but we used most of our time cooking, eating, and playing games. My 2 grown sons made us all play H-O-R-S-E on the basketball court. We also enjoyed the ping pong table. We took alot of board games (alot was at the cabin as well). Lots of great memories. First time in years our whole family had been together since 2 of my children are in the military and one out and remained in California. I would/will recommend this cabin to anyone. Very clean, well maintained, and furnished. I would also recommend going to Cleveland to mine. We mined many gems. Most of all we loved staying at this cabin for the size, location, the beauty of the surroundings, the beauty of the cabin, and what the cabin had to offer. You won't go wrong with this place!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful weekend get away
Guest: TheBridges
(Valdosta, GA)
Date of Stay: 12/02/11
Review Submitted: 12/07/11
We had a wonderful time staying at the Misty Ridge Escape. We met friends of ours that we were stationed with in Germany, since Helen is like a tiny piece of Germany. We enjoyed walking around Helen, the Christmas market and parade. This is a great time of year to be in Helen. And the weather was perfect! The cabin is located in a great location right outside of Unicoi Park. On Sunday, we walked up Anna Ruby falls. Such a beautiful place. The Cabin is great. We enjoyed the fire pit, playing basketball and the game room. The twins (4 years old) enjoyed rolling down the hill the most! There was a dog named bear that hung out on the porch and at the fire pit with us. We all enjoyed him. Not sure who he belonged to but he followed our car once down the road when we went into town on Saturday. Thanks for lots of great memories! We would stay here again and again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
weekend retreat
Guest: cory and jessica
(graniteville sc)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11
Review Submitted: 04/12/11
this cabin is very clean and nice . my wife and i celebrated our anniversary and enjoyed time to ourselves without kids . the cabin has all that you need except food and clothes . thanks so much for sharing your cabin with us cory and jessica graniteville sc
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
wonderful and relaxing
Guest: Jane
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10
Review Submitted: 10/11/10
The description is accurate except the picture of the dining area. The table in the dining area is now rectangular and will accomodate eight. Very comfortable cabin. The grill is nice. I visited with my mother and two teenage boys. We had friends visit for some meals. We stayed for three nights. We ate all meals in. The kitchen was clean and well equipped. The boys hiked for miles around the woods and near by stream. They loved it. My mother forgot to bring reading material, but that was not a problem. The owners provided a variety of various books and magazines to keep her occupied. We always bring big towels with us when we travel, but lots of nice towels were hanging in the bathrooms when we arrived. Back up blankets were in the closets too. Nice touch! The boys enjoyed the basketball downstairs and the pool table/ping pong table. It is so roomy down there that you could put a blow up matress down there for kids and leave them there. On Friday, when we arrived, the boys only came up from down there to eat and use the rest room! Some of us fished at Smithgall Woods and we all went zip-lining in Lula which was amazing! We went into Helen for a little shopping; however we all enjoyed our time at your cabin with friends and family, cooking, eating, laughing, exploring, reading, playing cards, soaking in the hot tub, playing pool and ping pong, enjoying old friends, hiking, getting lost, fishing, drinking wine (adults only!), and relaxing. What amazed me about the trip is that, I kid you not, by 10:00pm every night the kids fell out asleep. They were worn out! That NEVER happens on a school night, and these little buggers were on vacation with no bed time!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Getaway
Guest: Suzette & Ken
(Bartow, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10
Review Submitted: 09/14/10
We had a great week at your cabin. We were looking forward to a quiet week away from our busy schedules and that's exactly what we had. We also enjoyed the game room (even at our age). The weather was perfect and we look forward to another trip later in the year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Misty Ridge Escape
Guest: Angie & Shane
(Lakeland FL)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 08/10/10
We had a great time for the week we stayed in the cabin. The cabin is beautiful, very clean, and well maintained. We have 4 boys and the gameroom was a plus for them. I loved playing ping pong I have not played that in quite a few years. We made use of the grill while we were there. The wi-fi worked great so that was good to be able to look up places around Helen. We went tubing down "The Hooch" which needs about a foot of rain but it was a good time. We went to Anna Ruby Falls & Tallulah Falls and then went to Brasstown Bald where you can see 4 different states. Thanks for everything, Angie & Shane
Owner response:Thanks Angie & Shane, Our goal is to have all our guests enjoy the kind of positive experience that we would want to have on our own vacation. Thank you for all your feedback and we hope we see you again soon. Best regrads, Terry
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09
Review Submitted: 03/21/09
We really enjoyed our stay in your beautiful cabin. The master bedroom and bath were very private. Downstairs was a big enjoyment for our boys. The pool table and how amazing to have a basketball court inside!! We were there for three nights and it was rainy and cold. It was a great place to be on a weekend like that. The hot tub,fireplace and the entire cabin was a lovely retreat away from the real world. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Jeff,Darlene,Jordan & Jared Spencer Dalton Fowler
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