Relax in the mountains, poolside at Southern Ridge Manor by Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging! Hang out in the pool cabana while the kamado grill/smoker is cooking your favorites. Just 12 minutes from both downtown Blue Ridge and “sister towns” of McCaysville GA & Copperhill TN with all PAVED roads
- Seasonally Heated Pool (April-Sept 80°). Additional heat to 85° OR Heating outside of this timeframe is available and pricing is based on fuel cost. Contact us for a quote.
- Hot Tub (6 person)
- 5-Hole Putting Green
- Covered deck and lounge area with fire table
- Long Range Mountain Views
- 6 suites with en-suite bathrooms
- 1 bunk room, single over double, with shared bath
- High-quality cotton linens and towels
- 4 acres of private property
- 7 miles to Ingles Market grocery store
- 9 miles to downtown Blue Ridge (scenic train, restaurants, shops, wineries, breweries)
- 4 covered porches (front, back, hot tub lounge area, & King bedroom)
- 2 Fireplaces (wood burning outside, gas inside)
- Fire Table on Hot Tub Deck
- Wood-burning Fire Pit with 8 Adirondack chairs (firewood included)
- Fully-stocked chefs kitchen
- Coffee Bar: Keurig, Drip Coffee Maker, Bean Grinder, Coffee Filters, K-cups
- Essential supplies & pantry items
- Game Room: Shuffleboard Table, Foosball, Arcade Game, Card Table, TV, board games, full-size Cornhole Boards
- Weber 4-burner Gas Grill (propane 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
- Private Chef, Grocery Delivery, and Concierge services are available for an additional charge.
- All paved roads. No steep terrain. No 4WD.
- Whole-home generator in case of power outage
*** SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ***
Upper Level:
King Suite with flat screen TV and large double vanity bathroom, which includes separate stand-alone shower, garden tub, and toilet room. A large private covered patio, with beautiful Mountain views. Upper level also has 2 additional bedrooms - one Queen bedroom and one Bunk Room (1 double on bottom + 1 single on top). These 2 bedrooms share an en-suite Jack-n-Jill full bath with tub/shower combo.
Main Level:
No bedrooms. Open floor plan with Kitchen, Dining Room, Fireplace Living Room with large screen TV, covered rocking-chair front porch, and covered outdoor deck with fireplace to lounge, dine, grill, or just relax and enjoy the mountain views.
Lower Level:
4 Queen Suites each with flat screen TV and private en-suite full bath with tub/shower combo. This design provides the ultimate private retreat for guests of each room! The lower level also has a Game Room with Shuffleboard, Foosball, Arcade Game, Card Table, and large flat screen TV. Outdoor deck, lounge area, fire table, and hot tub, putting green, and fire pit just outside the Game Room.
*** 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.
*** HEART OF BLUE RIDGE AREA ACTIVITIES ***
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, and cocktail bars, U-Pick fruit farms, and fabulous restaurants, there is absolutely something for everyone in the mountains of Blue Ridge, GA.
*** PRICING DETAILS ***
The nightly rate is the same for 1-8 guests. Each additional guest is a nightly rate of $20. Please be sure to enter the number of guests you’re planning to accommodate in order to receive an accurate quote. *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 14 guests.
100% of the cleaning cost is paid directly to the team members to provide a living wage. The cleaning cost covers of our 3-Point cleaning, disinfection, and inspection process. This includes post-check out cleaning team, pre-check in cleaning & staging team, and a 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 & HOT TUB ***
The outdoor hot tub is heated year-round. Our Pool Heating Season is between April 1- Sept 30 and the pool will be heated to a minimum of 80°. If you would like the option of warming the pool up to a max of 85°, there will be a fuel cost. The fuel cost depends on the air and water temps 48 hours prior to check in. This optional cost will apply to all nights under the reservation. If pool heating is requested between October 1 - March 31, daily temps must remain over 35° for the duration of the guest stay and fuel cost applies. The fuel cost to heat the pool depends on outside air temps, water temps, and propane costs 48 hours prior to check in. 24 hour advanced notice is required and this charge will apply to all nights 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 ***
See Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging for a list of our favorite restaurants, wineries, breweries, shops, and outdoor attractions!
*** 4 DRIFT AWAY®️ PROPERTIES***
Other Blue Ridge GA properties by Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging include:
-Southern Hospitality Lodge, 5 KING bedrooms, Bunk Room w/ 6 Queen beds, in-ground heated pool, 12 FT hot tub, game room, fire pit, newly remodeled, 6BR/5.5BA sleeps up to 22 guests in 11 beds. VRBO ID 1021458
-Southern Orchard House, 4 KING Bedrooms, 2 bunk Rooms with 6 Queen beds, New SAUNA, waterfall pool, hot tub, playground, treehouse, 2 game rooms, and creek on 15 acres of private property. 6BR/4.5BA sleeps 20 guests in 10 beds. VRBO ID 2153628
-Fawn Mountain Lodge, incredible long range Mountain View, 3 KING SUITES, 5 bath, 4-person bunk room, hot tub, game room, 4 fireplaces. Sleeps up to 10 in 7 beds. VRBO ID 4488429
***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 blankets & 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 insects/pests away from, and out of, the property 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’s just creepy.
***Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging properties are animal-free zones due to very severe allergies.
*** Fannin County Noise Ordinance does not allow for amplified music heard beyond the property line at any time and quiet hours outside after 10p. Violation results in loss of security deposit.
***Use Use of fireworks & firearms are not permitted on property and is a violation of Fannin County Short Term Vacation Rental Ordinance 10-24-2023. Violation results in loss of security deposit.
*** Jodi & Steve are professional owner/operators of Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging and are API integrated with property management software. This technology allows owners/hosts to manage multiple properties across several platforms from one software program. Once booked, you’ll receive an email reservation confirmation along with a link to a secure portal 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 before, during, or after booking. We are happy to help!
