I must say, I almost don't want y'all to hear how wonderful the Toccoa River Lodge is because I'm selfish! You pull down the long drive to find an upscale rustic lodge, full of comfort and amenities. Wrap around covered porch, with swings and hammocks and fans perfect for listening to the Toccoa River, dining, visiting. The river is a stone throw away. We kept a bon fire going, sipping wine under the stars next to the river bank. There is a fully equipped kitchen, open to the large family room and family sized dining table. There are three comfortable king bedrooms, a 3 twin bunk room, a double twin room. The furniture is adorable, quality and comfortable. There's direct tvs in most rooms along with wifi. The guys loved playing pool downstairs at night. The girls loved hot tubbing. We had such a wonderful Christmas there. We went on daily hikes in Aska and surrounding areas. The drive to Amacalola Falls wasn't far, 35 minutes or less, and we hiked and had a great buffet lunch. Excellent fried chicken!! Blue Ridge is cute and had a great time at the Angry Men Brewery. You pay $10 for a glass and get 6 different full sized "tastings". If you're searching for a "lodge setting" for your friends and family, search no more!!! Trust me. I am picky and don't like musty or substandard accommodations. This place was near about perfect for what we wanted. We all Loved it!!!