Newly remodeled, Southern Hospitality Lodge by Drift Away Luxury Lodging is a luxe mountain retreat just minutes from Blue Ridge, GA! Brand new in-ground, heated pool & spa. Poolside fire pit, outdoor lounge area with TV, and al fresco dining table with seating for 10. We’ve also updated the interior design and décor. This is the perfect property for both small & large groups. Plenty of room to spread out or come together! This is your opportunity to get away and spend time with friends and fam - HEATED POOL & SPA - 6,000+ sqft. Lodge - 5 King Bedrooms with TVs - 6-Queen Bunk Room - 7 acres of private property with walking trails - High-quality cotton linens and towels - 4 miles to Ingles Market grocery store - 6 miles to downtown Blue Ridge (scenic train, restaurants, shops) - 2 Fireplaces - Huge, fully-stocked chefs kitchen with Viking gas stovetop & full size double ovens. - 2 full size refrigerators with ice makers - Coffee Bar: Keurig, Drip Coffee Maker, Bean Grinder, Coffee Filters, K-cups - Essential supplies & pantry items - Game Room: Pool Table, Shuffleboard Table, Darts, Wet Bar, 2 TVs, card table, board games, full-size Cornhole Boards - Weber 4-burner Gas Grill (propane included) - Fire Pit (wood included) - Full Size Washer & Dryer (laundry detergent included) - Hotel-sized toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, oatmeal soap) - Hair dryers in all bathrooms - Professional interior design by Dorothy Rose STR Consulting & Design (aka Jodi) - Private Chef, Grocery Delivery, and Concierge services are available for an additional charge. - EV friendly! 40 amp NEMA 14-50 Charging on site. *** SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS *** Main Level: The King suite on the main level has a gas fireplace, huge bathroom with walk-in glass shower and jetted tub, and access to outdoor deck with private seating area. King suite also has 2 very large walk-in closets big enough for families to use as small bedrooms for newborn/toddlers with a pack-n-play or crib. Upper Level: The Upper Level has 3 king bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with shower/tub combo. One bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and the other 2 bedrooms share a full bath which has a door separating the shower/toilet area from the vanity area for additional privacy. Lower Level: The lower level has a large king bedroom and full bath with walk-in shower. The Queen-over-Queen bunk room has 6 queen beds and en-suite bathroom with double vanity, walk-in shower, and separate toilet room for privacy. ***ESSENTIALS & SUPPLIES PROVIDED *** You'll find essentials like toilet paper, paper towels, and kitchen trash bags. We provide a brand new kitchen sponge, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, hand soap at all sinks, propane for the 4-burner Weber gas grill, and firewood for the fire pit. You’ll find basic pantry items like sugar, sea salt, pepper grinder, and a spice rack. Hotel-sized shampoo, conditioner, oatmeal bar soap, and hair dryer in each bathroom. ***PRICING DETAILS*** The standard nightly rate is for up to 8 guests. Each additional guest, age 3 and up, is a small nightly fee. This pricing structure allows rental to small and large groups alike, taking into account additional utilities and property wear attributed to a large group of guests. Max Capacity 22 guests. 100% of the cleaning fee is paid directly to our team members to provide a living wage. The cleaning fee covers of our 3-Point cleaning, disinfection, and inspection process. This includes post-check out cleaning team, pre-check in cleaning & staging team, and 2-hour quality control inspector just before guest arrival. A refundable security deposit in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) is held under each reservation via credit card hold or debit card charge, prior to check in for any incidents not covered by the Accidental Damage Protection Insurance. ***HEATED POOL *** Our Pool Heating Season is between May 1 and September 30 and the pool will be heated to a minimum of 78 degrees. If you would like to warm the pool up to a max of 85°, there will be a per day fee to cover fuel costs. This fee will apply to all nights under the reservation. If pool heating is requested outside of the Pool Heating Season, daily temps must remain over 35° for the duration of the guest stay and per day fee applies to all nights under the reservation. The daily fee depends on outside temps and fuel costs at the time. 24 hour advanced notice is required and this charge will apply to each night under the reservation. NOTE: If temps drop below 35° we may be unable to heat the pool. *** NO WORRIES *** All reservations include worry-free Accidental Damage Protection Insurance. We get it, stuff happens! *** BLUE RIDGE RECOMMENDATIONS *** Check out our 5 star reviews and Drift Away Luxury Lodging site for a list of our favorite restaurants, wineries, breweries, shops, and outdoor activities! *** 3 DRIFT AWAY PROPERTIES*** Our other Blue Ridge GA properties by Drift Away Luxury Lodging include: Southern Ridge Manor - Gorgeous Farmhouse with mountain views, 7BR/6.5BA sleeps up to 14 guests. Southern Orchard House - 6BR/4.5BA, sleeps up to 20 guests, private waterfall pool & hot tub with a creek on 15 acres of private property. ***PROPERTY HEALTH & SAFETY *** All Drift Away Luxury Lodging properties have HVAC UV Light Systems installed to kill bacteria and viruses in the air. We provide no-contact, keyless entry. Each property interior is protected with smoke detection, carbon monoxide detection, along with fire blanket & extinguishers. Properties may have water leak detection, natural gas leak detection, and/or a fire suppression system. The property is treated monthly for pest control and prevention to mitigate insects/pests. However, since this property is in the mountains, surrounded by forest, it is impossible to keep out all insects/pests at all times. The exterior of each property is protected with outdoor cameras covering front entrances, back entrances, parking, and/or property perimeter. There are no cameras inside any Drift Away Luxury Lodging rental properties, because that would be creepy. ***Drift Away Luxury Lodging properties are animal-free zones due to very severe allergies. ***Use of fireworks & firearms are not permitted on property. ***Jodi & Steve are professional owner/operators of Drift Away Luxury Lodging and are API integrated with Online Travel Agencies (OTA’s). This technology allows owners to manage multiple properties across several platforms from one software program. Once booked, you’ll be required to provide your email address and receive a secure portal link to electronically sign the rental agreement, upload a copy of Government-issued ID for renter verification, and provide credit card for the security deposit. Please don’t hesitate to send us a message with any questions. We are happy to help! Guests will be given a personalized access code for keyless entry. *Once booked, we are happy to provide a landmark in order to plan for driving time and excursions in the area. We are local residents and available throughout the guest visit. Response time is normally just minutes between the hours of 9a-9p. Quaint & Adventurous Mountain Town of Blue Ridge, GA. Also just minutes to McCaysville GA, Copperhill TN, and Murphy NC. We’re located just 6 miles from downtown Blue Ridge restaurants, shops, wineries, breweries, and Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. You may want to visit the ‘sister towns’ of McCaysville GA & Copperhill, TN, just 10 miles up the road. Or the Aska Adventure area. We are 10+ year residents of Blue Ridge and the owner/operators of Drift Away Luxury Lodging. Blue Ridge, McCaysville, and Copperhill TN are where we live, work, and play! Vehicle required. Easily accessible - no 4 wheel drive needed in standard weather conditions. Local Car Services: A2B Transit and Mountain Transportation DRIVING: 2 hours from Atlanta; 2.5 hours from Asheville NC; 3.5 hours from Nashville TN PUBLIC AIRPORTS: 2 hours from Atlanta Airport; 1.5 hours from Chattanooga TN Airport PRIVATE AIRPORTS: 23 min from Blairsville Muni DZJ; 20 min from Martin Campbell Field 1a3 (Copperhill TN) There are so many things to do in the Blue Ridge area and Drift Away Luxury Lodging is located in the heart of it all! From golfing, boating, biking, white water rafting, zip lining, river tubing, trout fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, paintball, and tank driving (you can even crush a car!)... to boutique/antique shopping, scenic train rides, amazing wineries, breweries, ciders, and cocktail bars, U-Pick fruit farms, and fabulous restaurants, there is absolutely something for everyone in the mountains of Blue Ridge. Private Chef, Grocery Delivery, and Concierge services are available for an additional charge.