Dogs! Mountain View - Fenced Yard - Hot Tub - Game Room - Hikes out the door

Welcome to SUM FUN - dog-friendliest mountain cabin. Wow-worthy Blue Ridge Mountain views. Fenced yard! Hot Tub with breathtaking sunset view. Two bedrooms with King beds, game room (with 2 Twin beds and Full-sized futon), and 2 full bathrooms. Enjoy the fireplace (wood provided), fire pit, and ample outdoor seating on 2 decks. A log cabin with modern amenities for comfortable vacationing.

Up to 3 pups welcome. Dog amenities & extra sanitation for every stay. Paved roads. Walk to Benton MacKaye Trail. About 15 minutes to downtown Blue Ridge and Ellijay.

*HIGHLIGHTS*

Each room is themed: decorated to share local wildlife on the mountain - red fox, deer, bear, squirrels, and many varieties of birds. So whether you're outside on the decks or trails or inside cozied up or playing in the game room, enjoy wildlife sightings.

MAIN FLOOR
- Bedroom 1: Custom walnut furniture, king bed, nightstands, black out cellular blinds, pack-n-play with changing pad, 32” Smart TV
- Bathroom 1: Tub/shower combo, shaving/makeup mirror
- Bedroom 2: Custom walnut furniture, king bed, nightstands, black out cellular blinds, 32” Smart TV
- Kitchen: Stocked with cooking and dining essentials, island for prepping, and appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave, crockpot, blender, ice maker, and toaster
- Dining: Dining table with seating for 6, coffee & tea bar (drip coffee maker, electric kettle, and coffee bean grinder), and cozy propane heater, dining mat and bowls for pups. 6x6 picture window. Beautiful space to work, if needed - panoramic mountain view.
- Living: Microfiber sofa with pet cover, leather dual recliner loveseat, leather recliner chair, wood burning fireplace with stone surround (wood provided), 50” Smart TV

LOWER LEVEL
- Games: Foosball, dart board (kid safe), giant Connect Four, table top shuffleboard and curling 2-in-1 gameboard, books for adults, teens and children, puzzles, playing cards, board games
- 43” Smart TV
- Sleeping area in game room: 2 twin beds, 1 full-sized futon
- Bathroom 2: Tub/shower combo, hand-held shower head, step-stool for kids
- Laundry: Full-sized washer and dryer

OUTDOOR
- The Benton MacKaye hiking trail runs right through the neighborhood, marked with white diamond blazes; great for people and pups!
- All spaces overlook mountain range
- Covered entry porch: Keypad entry, porch swing, rocking chairs, outdoor ceiling fans, firewood rack
- Deck 1: Picnic table, additional seating for lounging and dining
- Deck 2: Covered deck, seating for lounging and dining, hammock, pet hammock, water hydrant, hot tub with seating for 4
- Fire pit: Adirondack seating for 6, fully-fenced yard, water hydrant
- Driveway: Level, gravel, parking for 4 cars, charcoal park-style grill
- Driving: 2 routes (i) an all-paved road or (ii) paved road, except for a ¼ mile packed-gravel

KID-FRIENDLY
- Graco 3- way pack n' play
- Bathroom step stool
- 2 Bathtubs
- Handheld shower wand
- Machine washable plastic dinnerware
- 2 Twin beds
- TVs in all bedrooms
- Waterproof mattress & pillow covers in all bedrooms
- Blackout window treatments
- Game & playroom
- Games, books, board & card games, for children
- Full-sized washer and dryer
- Sofa covers
- Fireplace guard
- Gated deck
- Fully fenced yard

DOG-FRIENDLIEST
- Up to 3 dogs permitted, no breed or size restrictions
- Extra sanitation & cleaning provided for every stay
- Machine-washable rugs and couch cover
- 2 enclosed areas for pups (i) gated deck and (ii) fully-fenced yard
(All of the fencing is reinforced with welded wire mesh, including under the stairs. But of course, be mindful if your pup is a little escape artist.)
- Pet hammock
- First aid kit for dogs
- 2 large (36”) crates with mat/blanket
- Dog bed
- Dog blankets and towels
- 2 outdoor water hydrants for drinking or bathing pets
- Dog bowls, dining mats, leash hooks, poop bags, etc.
- Exterior motion sensor lights
- List of nearby dog-friendly activities and places
- Dog Photos Digital Frame: *Send us a photo of YOUR PUP having a pawtastic time at SUM FUN to be added*
- Dog Rock Garden: paint your pup, add to the cabin pup collection, because your dog rocks! (rocks and paint provided)

*Veteran-owned*

- If you have a larger group, we have a second, riverside cabin - THE BEAR'S CREEK RETREAT - available for rental about 20 minutes away; receive 10% off the second rental: https://www.vrbo.com/3318995?unitId=3892120

- PEOPLE: Ensure all guests are accounted for within your reservation; we can accommodate up to 6 people. We DO NOT allow anyone that is not accounted for onto the property, even if they do not plan to stay the night. Unannounced guests will result in a $100 per guest, per night booked AND you will need to vacate immediately.

- PETS: Up to 3 dogs welcome (no size or breed restrictions), $80 additional cleaning fee. We may be able to accommodate additional dogs on a case-by-case basis, however you will need advance approval from host. There is a $180 fee for bringing an unannounced pet. Ensure all pet waste is picked up around the cabin and in the community. Failure to do so may result in additional fees to reimburse owners for fines. Due to local wildlife, please be mindful of your pets.

- SEPTIC/PLUMBING: ***This cabin is on a septic system ***Toilets - Flush only toilet paper. Do not flush hygiene products, wipes (even if flushable), paper towels, or tissue, as this will cause a blockage and render all plumbing useless .***Kitchen - Only liquids can go down the kitchen sink drain. Cooking oils, grease, fats, food debris, and coffee grounds must go into the trash. ***Drains - There are drain screens in the kitchen and bathrooms to prevent hair, food, and other items from going down the drains; these must be used at all times.***

- DRIVEWAY: Directly across from the driveway, there are rocks and rebar to prevent accidental sliding into the narrow adjacent drainage culvert. Please be extremely mindful of this when pulling out of the driveway to avoid damage to vehicles. We recommend backing into the driveway when possible.

- HOT TUB: The hot tub is emptied between every reservation, therefore the water may not be hot upon your arrival. The hot tub can reach temperatures up to 104°F. It will lose about 5°F per hour when the lid is off; weather conditions and use of the jets may expedite this cooling.

- TRASH: ***All trash and poops bags must be BAGGED and TIED in kitchen-sized 13 gallon bags, then placed in the outdoor bear-resistant trash bins. The trash company removes each bag individually; no dump truck. Trash is collected Tuesdays and Fridays.***

- PROPANE HEATER: Turn off the dining room propane heater when not in use.

- FUTON: The futon in the game room is designed for convenience over comfort. If you are sensitive to mattresses, one of the traditional beds is recommended.

- WATER: Because our well has an electric pump, water may be limited if the electricity is out. Although we do have reserve tanks, please conserve water during an electrical outage.

- FIREPLACE: To use the fireplace, ensure the flue is open by sliding the handle that's at the top center of the fireplace (smoke should go up the chimney). Fires must be attended at all times. Place all cold ashes in the metal bucket provided; do not dump outside. Do not use the air conditioning and fireplace at the same time. (Not permitted for use May-August)

- INSECTS: Because this is a rural area, we recommend turning off lights not directly in use as insects are prevalent and attracted to light, especially at night. **If you are sensitive to wildlife, this listing may not be the right fit**

- LAWN CARE: Lawn maintenance is completed each month, weather permitting. You may see contractors working outside.

- FLAMMABLES: No candles and no fireworks permitted anywhere on the premises.

- FENCED YARD: All of the fencing is reinforced with welded wire mesh, including under the stairs. But of course, be mindful if your pup is a little escape artist.

- BOOKS: There may be books in the cabin's Take One, Leave One libraries which do not represent the opinions or values of your host. If you find something offensive or inappropriate, please tuck it away and let us know.