– NEW Heated Pool (May-Sept). Heating outside of this timeframe is available for a fee. Contact us for a quote.
– Hot Tub open year round
– 5-Hole Putting Green
– Outdoor deck, lounge area, fire table, and 6-person hot tub
– Mountain View
– 6 bedroom 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 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 (aka Jodi)
– Private Chef, Grocery Delivery, and Concierge services are available for an additional charge.
– All paved roads. No steep mountain terrain.

*** 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.

*** 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 standard nightly rate is for up to 8 guests. Each additional guest, age 3 and up, has 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 14 guests in 8 beds.

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 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.

*** NO WORRIES ***
All reservations include worry-free Accidental Damage Protection Insurance. We get it, stuff happens!

*** BLUE RIDGE RECOMMENDATIONS ***
See the Drift Away™️ Luxury Lodging site for a list of our favorite restaurants, wineries, breweries, shops, and outdoor attractions!

-Southern Orchard House, 6BR/4.5BA, 4 KING BEDROOMS, 2 bunk Rooms with 6 Queen beds, sleeps up to 20 guests in 10 beds, private waterfall pool, hot tub, playground & treehouse, and 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, and 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’s just creepy.

***Drift Away™️ Luxury Lodging properties are animal-free zones due to very severe allergies.
***Use of fireworks are not permitted on the property and is a violation of Fannin County Short Term Vacation Rental Ordinance 10-24-2023.

*** Jodi & Steve, professional owner/operators of Drift Away Luxury Lodging, are software-connected hosts and 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 a 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 10+ year local residents of Blue Ridge and our rental property 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 park, and tank driving (yep, you heard me)…to boutique/antique shopping, scenic train rides, amazing wineries & breweries, farm fruit picking and fabulous restaurants, there is something for everyone in Blue Ridge. Since we are locals, we’ll let you in on all the best spots!

Stay With Drift Away,
-Jodi & Steve