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Property Description

The first thing you notice is the quiet. Then the view: layer after layer of Blue Ridge mountains unfolding past the tree line, glowing gold as the sun slips behind them. You are standing on the wrap-around porch of a three-story black-timber cabin, coffee in hand, and the whole valley feels like it belongs to you. Inside, a wood fire is already crackling. Below, a hot tub steams, a sauna warms, and the theater is cued up. This is where the week finally slows down and everyone exhales at once.

About This Space

Grin and Bear It is a three-story cabin built for togetherness - room for ten across four bedrooms, two full master suites, and a walk-out basement made for late nights. Every floor has its own reason to linger.

MAIN FLOOR - A bright, open living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, big windows framing the ridgeline, and a 65" smart TV. The fully equipped kitchen has stainless appliances, a gas range, and an island with four bar stools. Just off the living room, the main-floor master sleeps two on a brand-new king bed and opens through double doors onto the porch. Its spa-style ensuite pairs a deep soaking tub with dual vanities and a separate walk-in shower. A half bath, pantry, and in-unit washer and dryer complete the level, with a crib and high chair ready for little ones.

UPSTAIRS - The second master suite claims the best views in the house. A king bed faces two private decks - one for sunrise coffee, one for sunset wine - and the ensuite mirrors the main floor with a soaking tub, dual sinks, and a separate shower. Outside it, a sunny loft holds a twin daybed with a pull-out twin trundle.

WALK-OUT BASEMENT - The floor guests rave about. A media room brings a true theater with surround sound, a pool table, arcade games, and a wet bar with a wine fridge. Two more bedrooms sit down here: a queen room and a bunk room with a full bed below and a twin above. A newly upgraded bath features a rainfall shower and a private cedar SAUNA. When muscles are sore from the trails, slip through the french doors to the private hot tub steaming under the stars. Outside, a fire pit, gas grill, and porches on every level keep the mountain air close.

Location & What's Nearby

You are perched on a private mountaintop yet only about 5 minutes and under 2 miles from downtown Blue Ridge - close enough for a dinner run, far enough to feel like the ridge is yours. Best of all, you reach the cabin on paved roads the whole way, not the white-knuckle gravel so many North Georgia rentals require.

- Downtown Blue Ridge shops, galleries & restaurants - ~5 min
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway (historic depot & river-gorge ride) - ~5 min
- Mercier Orchards (apples, cider, bakery & u-pick) - ~10 min
- Lake Blue Ridge (boating, swimming & marina) - ~15 min
- Toccoa River Swinging Bridge (longest of its kind east of the Mississippi) - ~20 min
- Aska Adventure Area (miles of hiking & mountain-biking trails) - ~15 min
- Blue Ridge wineries (Bear Claw, Serenberry) - ~15-25 min
- Fall Branch Falls (short hike to a waterfall) - ~25 min
- Ocoee River whitewater rafting - ~40 min
- Amicalola Falls State Park (tallest cascade in the Southeast) - ~50 min

Hike, paddle, sip, or rock on the porch - the best of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a short drive away.

Who This Home Is Best For

MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILIES - Two king master suites give grandparents and parents their own retreats while the kids claim the loft and bunk room. A crib, high chair, and baby gates make traveling with little ones easy.

COUPLES' GETAWAYS - Two couples can each claim a true master suite with a soaking tub, then reconnect over the hot tub, sauna, and theater.

FRIEND GROUPS & REUNIONS - Sleeping ten with a pool table, arcade, theater, and wet bar, this is the cabin where the group stays up late.

REMOTE-WORK RETREATS - Fast Wifi, a dedicated workspace, and porches with a view let you log a few hours, then step straight into the mountains.

OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS - Hikers and paddlers land here for the trail access, then soak away the miles in the sauna and hot tub.

What Guests Are Saying

Rated 4.93 from 162 reviews and an Airbnb Guest Favorite. A few recent guests said it best:

"The sauna and hot tub were perfect to soothe sore muscles and the peace and quiet of the area was enjoyable. The views were amazing and it was just an overall great place to relax!" - Trevor

"A surprising hit was actually the arcade area downstairs. My husband loved the golf game and pool table while my son enjoyed the Pac-Man... Very private residence - we felt like we had the entire mountain top to ourselves." - Rachel

"The cabin was beautiful and private, the space was clean, and Brandon and Tiffany were very communicative. We would absolutely book again in the future!" - Regan

Guest Access

The entire home is yours - all three floors, every porch and deck, the hot tub, the sauna, and the media room. Check-in is contactless with a keypad smart lock, so you can arrive on your own schedule with no meetups or key handoffs. Your personal door code is sent within 48 hours of arrival and works for your whole stay. Superhosts Brandon and Tiffany are a quick message away if anything comes up.

Parking

Park with zero stress. There is free parking on the premises for multiple vehicles right at the cabin, plus free street parking nearby if your group rolls in with extra cars. Because the entire approach is paved, you will not be creeping up a steep, rutted gravel road or worrying about ground clearance - a real convenience that sets this cabin apart, especially after dark or in wet weather.

House Rules

We keep the rules simple so everyone can relax. Quiet hours run from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM nightly - the neighborhood strictly enforces this, and any noise complaint carries a $500 fine that would be passed along, so please keep the volume gentle after 10. Well-behaved pets are warmly welcome; just ask us first. Check-in is after 4:00 PM and checkout is by 10:00 AM. Please note we do not host local guests seeking an event or party venue. Firewood is not provided, so plan to bring your own for the fireplace and fire pit - we are happy to share a local supplier.