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Refuge Ranch Lodge | Log Cabin | Lake | Privacy | Weddings

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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

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Locust Grove, GA
  • Popular LocationTanger Outlets13 min drive
  • Popular LocationNoah's Ark Rehabilitation Center15 min drive
  • Popular LocationIndian Springs State Park22 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Common spaces

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Refuge Ranch Lodge | Log Cabin | Lake | Privacy | Weddings

The Lodge at Refuge Ranch isn’t just a place to lay your head…it’s a special place where memories are made. Whether you are celebrating the day you wed your best friend, celebrating the life of a friend or relative who is no longer with us, celebrating the reunion of your family, or the day of your birth, the Lodge at Refuge Ranch is the place to be. Whether you are just passing through, or coming for a “stay-cation,” the Lodge at Refuge Ranch will become your retreat.


The log Lodge at Refuge Ranch is the perfect location to seek refuge and get away from it all. Cozy up to the wood-burning stove while you watch a movie, share ghost stories while you grill or roast marshmallows over the fire pit grill, or sit on the porch while you read and let go of the life stressors. The ranch sits comfortably on 53+ acres of incredible views. You never know what wildlife you will see on the property! Refuge Ranch is the ideal place to enjoy or learn new activities including exploring nature and the wilderness of the property, fishing (from bank or small bass boat), boating + kayaking, mountain biking through the trails (NOTE: we do not provide mountain bikes), archery, guided hunting (boar), early morning run, professional firing range, pet horses, and MUCH MORE.

The Refuge Ranch is in Locust Grove, Georgia, south of Atlanta in Butts County, and sits along I-75.

With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, we can comfortably sleep 10 guests! In addition, the home is equipped with a coffee station + fire pit + wood-burning stove!

Take a short drive to local outdoor activities; with 219+ days of sunshine, Georgia is perfect for all your favorite outdoor activities, vineyards, amazing waterfalls/caves, shops, and great libations!

PROXIMITY TO NEARBY TOWNS, ATTRACTIONS, AND AIRPORT

Airport:
Atlanta International Airport- 44 Minutes (38.8 Miles)

Downtown Atlanta: 52 Minutes (43 Miles)
Downtown Locust Grove: 9 Minutes (6.1. Miles)
Downtown Jackson: 11 Minutes (7.3 Miles)
Downtown Griffin: 22 Min (16.0 Miles)

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner Top Visited Restaurants:
The French Market: 9 Minutes (6.2 Miles) (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Koji Japanese Steakhouse + Sushi: 12 Minutes (7.0 Miles)
Peach Pit Bar + Grill: 9 Minutes (6.2 Miles)
Southern Fusion: 11 Minutes (6.7 Miles)
Shorty’s BBQ + More: 9 Minutes (6.1 Miles)
O.B. BBQ: 25 Minutes (18.3 Miles)
Buckner’s Family Restaurant: 13 Minutes (9.4 Miles)
Jimmy’s Steak and Seafood: 11 Minutes (7.5 Miles)

Outdoor Activities:
High Falls State Park (Fishing, Hiking, State Parks, Canoeing + Kayaking)
Lake Jackson (Fishing, Lakes + Rivers, Boating + Sailing, Swimming)
Dauset Trails Nature Center (Trails + Tours, Hiking, Natural Attractions, Wildlife Viewing)

Other Activities:
Tanger Outlet Center- Locus Grove: 12 Minutes (7.8 Miles)
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY: 30 Minutes (20.2 Miles)

Brews + Libations:
Fox City Brewing Company: 28 Minutes (23.7 Miles)
River’s Distillery: 9 Minutes (7.0 Miles)
Jail House Brewing Company: 32 Minutes (19.5 Miles)
Bradley’s Old Tavern: 10 Minutes (7.3 Miles)
The Goat Island: 11 Minutes (7.3 Miles)
Fox Vineyards + Winery: 46 Minutes (34.5 Minutes)
Vintage Vineyard Wine Store: 10 Minutes (7.3 Miles)

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
Our cleaning service provides start-up supplies, including paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, kitchen trash can liners, toilet paper, and bathroom trash liners. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase additional items when the initial supply runs out.

+ DISCLAIMER: Exterior Video Surveillance cameras are located on the post by the entry gate and under the carport (does not face Lodge). Footage remains private and may be used for liability reasons and to monitor occupancy and other policies per VRBO guidelines. It is in no way to infringe upon the expectation of privacy in these public areas. To disable or obscure any cameras is prohibited and is grounds for immediate termination of your reservation.

CHILD FRIENDLY
If you need baby equipment, we recommend checking out babyquip.com!!

Refuge Ranch is a family-oriented and child-friendly home. However, children and infants must be under active supervision by a parent or guardian at all times. All responsibility and duty of care for them must be provided by you, including their equipment and needs.

Do I need to rent a car?
Refuge Ranch sits about 45 minutes from the Atlanta Airport; therefore, we recommend renting a car if you plan on traveling to local areas such as downtown Atlanta. Ensure that you book your car at the airport that you travel through.

Are there any transportation services?
Yes! Uber and Lyft are available in Locust Grove. You can download the app and make prior reservations.

Neighborhood Description
Refuge Ranch sits on 53+ acres along with two small homes owned by Refuge Ranch. The area offers a level of solitude and quietness that only the country can provide. There is not a lot of vehicle traffic on the road in front of the ranch. Even though you feel miles away from civilization, you’re only seven miles from restaurants, shopping, and grocery stores.

ATTENTION NON-AMBULATORY/SPECIAL NEEDS GUESTS:
While most of the Lodge is accessible by wheelchair, please provide us with advanced notice of your needs since our wheelchair ramp for the lower level stairs (2) is portable and only put into place upon request. The ramp makes the two downstairs guest rooms and sitting area more easily accessible.

Property manager

Katrina Abbate
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Jenkinsburg

Located in Jenkinsburg, this cabin is on the waterfront. High Falls Water Park and Dauset Trails Nature Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Tanger Outlets and South Point Shopping Center. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Locust Grove, GA

What's nearby

  • Tanger Outlets - 13 min drive
  • Noah's Ark Rehabilitation Center - 15 min drive
  • Indian Springs State Park - 22 min drive
  • High Falls State Park - 24 min drive
  • Atlanta Motor Speedway - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King - 9 min drive
  • Papa John's Pizza - 11 min drive
  • McDonald's - 13 min drive
  • Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - 13 min drive
  • Starbucks - 13 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dedrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wish we stayed longer
When I say this was the best home to stay in for our occasion it was absolutely amazing! We originally booked for 8 people but only had maybe 5 people come but the property was perfect and sooooo peaceful. The amazing host checked in everyday to make sure we were good and didn’t need anything even when we had to leave a little early she was very understanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

wade T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable Family Holiday Vacation
This property is breathtaking!!! Our family thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay. The professional firing range was where our family enjoyed a majority of our time! The hosting of the property was hands down the most gracious hosting we have ever experienced through a vacation rental! We were planning our second trip back to the property before we were done with our first trip! The horses, the lake, the fire pit…. This was a quiet piece of paradise. This property is Highly recommended by our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice n relaxing place to stay.
We enjoy the privacy n quietness of the property. I will give it a thumbs up to rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding.. Our way on the ranch
We searched for an intimate wedding venue and decided to take another route and look at this site. We were completely happy with our choice to use the ranch. We booked 9 months ahead and they allowed us times to come look prior to and were more than accommodating to make our event the most incredible day possible. We enjoyed using the pole barn for the reception, they left us a perfect blank canvas to let our creativity take action. My vision fully came to life. The house was perfect as well.. I have no complaints and can fully recommend this for family travel.. ladies weekend.. or for us a personal intimate wedding. It’s where we began our forever and it will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
We had a great stay. We will book again with Katrina when we come back to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Katrina Abbate

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Family owned and operated rural "farm" property that we love to share with our guests!

Why they chose this property

The Lodge was completely and professionally renovated and re-furnished in December 2021 and offers a private sanctuary experience without being too far away from civilization.

What makes this property unique

This ideally situated rural property offers the privacy and seclusion of a luxurious log lodge waterfront retreat yet is minutes from major shopping attractions and a multitude of outdoor activities. Convenient access to I-75 via two exits (205 and 212), you can make a quick run to the Atlanta Airport or to Downtown Atlanta, or head south to Macon. Outdoor amenities abound. Fabulous retreat for families, executives, or VIPs in the booming Georgia film industry. Professional firing/archery ranges onsite are available for use on request with world renowned instructors available for private classes. Wildlife viewing and guided hog hunts also available on request.

Languages:

English

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