Summary:
Close your eyes and imagine going back in time up a gravel road to a true log cabin with wide wood planked floors. Now open them and see all of that with todays amenities. Its easy for you to rest at ease by yourself or with family and friends. Mountain views await you on the large deck and around the grilling station and fire pit. Enjoy the simple charm of our rustic, cozy retreat in the heart of nature! This is a special place in the mountains!

The Space:
Take a nap in our double swing, relax in the Canadian Cedar hot tub or pull out some board games.... whatever you do enjoy the “Bear Necessities“ of life.

- Benton MacKaye Trail (trail from the house to get you to it) - Cherry Log -Walk on trail from home 0.06miles to the Benton MacKaye. Take a small loop back to the house that is 0.82miles perfect for kids or keep going down the Benton MacKaye. Its your adventure.
- Blue Ridge Downtown Welcome Center (8.2 miles) - Orvin Lance Dr, Blue Ridge
- Ellijay Downtown Welcome Center (12 miles) - Broad Street, Ellijay, Ga
- Expedition Bigfoot Museum - (1.8 miles) - GA 515, Blue Ridge, Ga
- Mercer Orchards - (8.5 miles) 8660 Blue Ridge, Ga
- Georgia Apple Festival - (14 miles) South Main St, Ellijay, Ga
- Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery - (7.5 miles) 2281 Tennis Court Rd, Blue Ridge
- Cartecay Wine & Craft - (6miles) 598 E Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga
-Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area (9miles) - Dry Branch Rd, Blue Ridge, Ga
- Chattanooga Airport - (77 miles)
- ATL Atlanta Airport - (98 miles)

OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered front porch with large double swing and Amish rocking chairs next to a log chess table, Conversational Seating, Fire pit with aderondack chairs and grilling area with granite prep table. Lower Deck has the Canadian Cedar Hot tub for two amongst the mountain laurel.
INDOOR LIVING: 1 Smart Roku TV in living room, Dining table (sits up to 4), wood burning fireplace, Upstairs Loft with 2 twin beds, Queen bed in Master Bedroom
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, cooking basics, Keurig, knife set, small Crock-Pot, dishware & flatware, wine glasses and wine opener (no dishwasher)
GENERAL: Washer & dryer, laundry detergent, towels/linens, free WiFi, hair dryer, Minisplit heating & air conditioning, ceiling fans
PARKING: Driveway - 2+ cars
STAIRS: 3 Stairs to get on the front porch. Stairs going down to lower deck and laundry. Tight stairs going up to loft area.
PETS: Pet friendly with fee (paid pre-trip, dogs only, max 2 allowed) $50 pet fee and all dogs must be house trained and over 18 months old. You must agree to keep your dogs off the furniture, keep them crated when left alone, and to pick up after them in the yard.
SMOKING: No smoking/vaping/e-cigarettes/open flames.
TRASH: There is a box with a trashcan in the font by the road. Make sure to leave trash in box to prevent Bears from coming up for the trash. Housekeeping will take away at checkout. If staying for an extended stay or have a lot of trash we ask that guest take it to Gilmer Landfill Scale House (Ellijay) or Waste Management (Blue Ridge). Less than $1 a bag to drop off.
MOTORCYCLES: Not recommended due to gravel road.
ROADS: We drive a front wheel drive minivan and rear wheel drive SUV. Home is 0.3 miles up a typical mountain curvy gravel road. If you are not use to mountain roads they are narrow and can be a little intimidating at first but are part of the adventure of getting to a cabin in the woods. Gravel road can get challenging with a lot of rain or snow if not use to them. They really do change depending on the weather. We do not recommend a low riding car. If you are not use to mountain roads, we would recommend a large SUV or 4-wheel drive.

Guest Access:
Easy contact-less check-in.

The Neighborhood:
Home is located in Cherry Log Mountain community. There are trails throughout the community that can be accessed by walking down the roads. There is an abundance of wild life so keep a look out for Deer, Turkeys or Bear. There are 2 lakes towards the back. We would recommend downloading the Far Out App and get the Benton MacKaye trail off of it for hiking trails throughout the community. The Benton MacKaye trail can be accessed by walking down the hill from our cabin we have stairs leading down to it (once at the road look for the metal ramp and follow the trail with white diamonds) or you can walk down the gravel road 0.3 miles to the creek and jump on the trail. I can send you a map as well. The Benton MacKaye is over 300 miles long!

Getting Around:
In addition to the trails in Cherry Log we are 7 miles from downtown Blue Ridge where you will find lots of antique shops and restaurants. Hike the famous Appalachian Trail, visit Fall Branch Falls, or spend the day on the waters of Lake Blue Ridge. There is also the Expedition Bigfoot, Sasquatch Museum right down the road.
The small town of Ellijay is about 13 miles South where you will find more antiques shops and restaurant. It is also known for its mountain bike trails.
The roads in the community are mountain roads. If you are not use to them the first time might be a little intimidating but then they become part of the adventure.

Other Things to Note:
Kitchen is stocked and ready for vacation cooking. We work hard to have everything you need to cook comfortably while on vacation.

Interaction with Guests:
Home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac in Cherry Log Community. It is between Blue Ridge (5.9mi) and Ellijay (12mi).
Road leading up to home is paved until the last 0.3 miles which is all gravel. Please follow directions we sent and not GPS.