Laurel Escape - Cozy Cabin in Blue Ridge near Laurel Creek

Welcome to the Laurel Escape cabin!

Laurel Escape is your perfect mountain vacation home located in Blue Ridge, GA! The cabin is nestled in the private Laurel Ridge Community surrounded by rushing creek waters, hiking trails, dense national forest, the sounds of wildlife, and the golden hues of sunrises & sunsets. The house sleeps 6 people, with 3 separate bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms & is pet-friendly. It is beautifully decorated in a rustic, mountain theme with upscale, high quality furnishings.

This little gem is a perfect getaway for all seasons of the year. You'll be able to enjoy the sun & the sound of rustling animals in the spring/summer, changing leaves in the autumn, and cozy fires with a chance of snow in the winter.

There are plenty of things to do in the community and in the surrounding areas. The cabin is located within walking distance to Laurel Creek and the Benton MacKaye hiking trail (which feeds into the Appalachian Trail), a 10-15 minute drive to historic downtown Blue Ridge & Lake Blue Ridge, and a 20-30 minute drive to the Toccoa River & the Aska Adventure area. Other attractions & activities include an abundance of lake/river activities, hikes, waterfall excursions, seasonal farms (farm animals, gardens, pumpkin patches & Christmas tree farms), winery & brewery tours, shopping and delicious local restaurants. The opportunity for adventures and treating yourself is simply endless!

Guest Access:

You don't have to go far to find your escape...

Laurel Escape is a "straight shot" from the Atlanta airport (1h45min) and the surrounding metro-Atlanta areas (1h15min). It conveniently situated right off of Hwy 515 (turn at the Cherry Log Church), with clearly marked and safe roads leading to the cabin.

The Laurel Ridge Community is a private residential and rental community filled with traditional & luxury mountain cabins. The cabin is situated within ear-shot of Laurel Creek and within walking distance to the Benton MacKaye hiking trail entrance point (access to Appalachian Trail). This is a peaceful, safe, secluded community with pleasant nature, wildlife and neighbors.

Amenity List:
Pet-friendly*, Keyless & contactless smart lock, Self check-in/check-out, U-shaped wrap around parking, high-speed WiFi, High-end & fully equipped kitchen, K-cup coffee maker, Electric fireplace, Gas grill, Outdoor gas fire pit, Sunbathing chairs, Interior farmhouse dining table for 6p, Exterior screened-in dining table for 4p, 50” Samsung UHD 4k Smart TVs (log into all your favorite apps: Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu and Apple TV+), YouTubeTV w/ local, cable & sports channels, Bose Bluetooth sound bar speaker, Card games, Smart Sensi thermostat, Washing machine & Dryer, Closet in every bedroom with extra blankets & hangers, (2) Hairdryers, Starter supplies (extra gas propane tank, trash bags, standard cleaning supplies, sponges, face masks, hand sanitizer, dish detergent, dish soap, paper towels, instant coffee, ground coffee, coffee filters, k-cup coffee pods, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, an assortment of spices, laundry detergent, toilet paper & generic body soap).

*Pet-friendly: our $150 pet fee covers 1 pet and an additional one will cost $50. We require that all guests register their pet(s) with us during the VRBO booking process & through VRBO messaging after your booking is complete. We will need more information on your pet(s) such as their names, breeds, ages, weights, vet records and number of pets (limited to 2). We also kindly ask that pets are kept off the furniture, droppings are picked up from the yard, no excess exterior barking & they are kept on a leash when leaving the cabin.

Getting Around:
Take advantage of all the wonderful things the Blue Ridge area has to offer! Laurel Escape is conveniently located near scenic outdoor activities that are within walking distance, a 10 minute drive to downtown Blue Ridge and a 15 minute drive to Lake Blue Ridge. Go a little further and you'll heave access to a variety of adventure activities, parks, farms, vineyards, trails, waterfalls, rivers, seasonal opportunities & much more!

Here's our list of nearby Attractions & Recommendations:

Laurel Ridge Community:
- 5 min walk: Laurel Creek
- 10 min walk: Benton MacKaye hiking trail (access to Appalachian Trail)

Blue Ridge (10-15 min drive):
- Lake Blue Ridge
- Historic town of Blue Ridge (restaurants, bars, shops, photo points)
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway entry-point
- Serenity in the Mountains (day spa & hair salon)
- Swan Drive-In Movie Theatre
- Blue Mountain Bikes (bike rentals)
- Lake Blue Ridge Boat Marina (boat rentals)
- Blue Ridge Adventure Park
- Zip-line Canopy Tours
- Blue Ridge Motorsports Park
- Fannin County Veteran's Memorial Park
- Morganton Recreational Area

Waterfalls & Hiking:
- Fall Branch Falls
- Long Creek Falls
- Amicalola Falls
- Little Rock Creek Falls
- Aska Trails
- Benton MacKaye Trail

Wineries & Breweries:
- Ott Farms
- Chateau Meichtry
- Cartecay Vineyards
- Bear Claw Vineyards
- Serenberry Vineyards
- Blue Ridge Cellars
- Grumpy Old Men Brewery
- Fannin Brewing Company
- Blue Ridge Brewing Company

Tour Companies:
- Grape Escape Wine Adventures (public tour, 6.5hrs, meeting point in town Blue Ridge)
- A2B Transit (custom wine tour, pick up/drop off directly at the cabin, completely private & customizable.)

**Message your co-hosts with any questions you have about wine tours.

Farms:
- Mercier Orchards
- Daffodil Hill Farm & Carriage (mini-farm animal farm, horse & carriage rides, walking trails, waterfall)
- Cowgirl Up Stables (horseback riding)
- Burt’s Pumpkin Farm & Petting Zoo
- Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides at Hells Hollow (horseback riding)
- Gibbs Gardens (seasonal gardens & farms)

Aska Adventure Area (30min drive):
- Toccoa River & Noontootla Creek
- Toccoa River Swinging Bridge
- Noontootla Creek Farms (guided fly fishing, bird hunting, sporting clays course, shooting range)
- Toccoa Wilderness Tubing
- Aska Mining Company
- Lilly Pad Village (mini-golf, gem mining, pond/farm fishing)

Restaurants & Bars:
- Harvest On Main
- The Black Sheep
- Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
- Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
- Cantaberry Restaurant
- Southern Charm
- Mike's Trackside BBQ
- Mystic Mountain Pizza
- Rum Cake Lady Cuban Food Restaurant
- Boat Dock & Grill at Blue Ridge Marina
- The Blue Coyote (bar)
- Morganton Music Park (live music & dancing)

...and much more! Book your stay and start discovering everything the Blue Ridge area has to offer!

Important to Know:
- Laurel Escape is a Premier Host & Super Host property, and managed by co-hosts with a stellar 5-star review history.
- Keyless entry with Smart Code lock.
- Handicap Accessible Information: This is a single-level cabin with a flat driveway. It is easily accessible for any type of guest(s) aiming to avoid stairs & steep driveways. All bedrooms and bathrooms are on the same level and on the main floor.
- All tap water is clean drinking water. There is also a filtered water dispenser on the refrigerator.
- The property is accessible with any type of vehicle (including cars). Traveling via SUV, truck or 4x4 vehicle is not required.
- High-speed WIFI is available in the entire house. Remote work is possible.
- A digital version of the guest manual will be provided to guests after their booking is confirmed. A hard copy will be available at the cabin.
- Our management team prides itself on extremely high cleaning standards, customer service, instructions, information, and communication with both potential & confirmed guests.

Strict House Rules & Fines:
- There will be a $250 fine for any additional unauthorized pets. 
- No smoking in or on the property. There will be a $150 fine for breaking this rule.
- Minimum age requirement to rent: 25 yrs. There will be a $500 fine for breaching this rule due to liability reasons.
- Discharge of firm arms, uncontained fires, use of fireworks & all other activities which create a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of other residents.
- No recreational use on indoor or outdoor fire place/fire pit.
- No large parties & commercial events.
- Quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Maximum occupancy rate: 6 people
- Maximum on-site vehicle capacity: 4 vehicles
- Guests are subject to covering the costs of any broken, damaged or stolen items.
- Check In: 3:00 PM, Check Out: 11:00 AM.

Understanding the Extra Fees & Charges:
- Nightly Rates: the hosts adjust & set the nightly rates.
- Cleaning Fee: Guests are only charged a portion of the full cleaning cost.
- Pet Fee (if applicable): this non-refundable cost covers the additional cleaning cost & wear/tear of accommodating pets.
- Service Fee: VRBO charges the guests 6-15% as a usage fee for their platform. This cost is beyond our control. (Hosts also have to pay our own service fees to VRBO).
- Occupancy taxes & fees: these are taxes and fees withheld from us by the state of Georgia & Gilmer County. These costs are beyond our control.