One year after Christmas we spent a glorious week in one of the most beautiful North Georgia luxury cabin rentals doing a whole lot of nothing. Our primary goals were to sit by the fireplace, read books and watch TV. I’m proud to say we accomplished all those goals.
If you are in a more active frame of mind than we were on that trip, there is plenty to do when (and if!) you are ready to leave your cabin in North Georgia. There’s hiking, whitewater rafting, hang gliding, zip lining and ropes courses to challenge yourself.
For more sedate activities, visit some of the many waterfalls in the area or check out the shops and restaurants in the cute mountain towns.
For a trip to Bavaria, visit Helen, Georgia, where astute tourism and town officials turned this small town into an alpine village, which has become one of the state’s major tourism attractions.
And while a few decades ago, my home state was possibly known more for the production of moonshine than wine, we now have several respected and award-winning wineries in North Georgia including Tiger Mountain Vineyards, Frogtown Cellars and Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery.
Whether you have a week or just a long weekend, time spent in the mountains in North Georgia is a perfect stress-reducing getaway. No matter how active you are.
We’ve found luxury cabins in Georgia that have fire pits, hot tubs, fireplaces, game rooms and one even has a music center. Some are on acres of property, at the top of mountains or right by a creek.
Here are our top choices for North Georgia luxury cabin rentals, starting with our top five, followed by more cabins organized by location.
Please note the rates we include are average rates and may vary depending on the dates you are traveling. Read the listings thoroughly for all the information and amenities including whether there is wifi or if pets are allowed.
For more options for stays in Georgia, see our related story Treehouses in Georgia: 27 Places to Sleep in Trees.
Our Top 5 Picks for North Georgia Luxury Cabin Rentals
Big Timber Lodge
Location: Cleveland, Georgia
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Average rate: $450
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This large cabin has a huge stone fireplace and a second family room with a bar and fireplace. There’s also a 7-person hot tub, fire pit and outdoor TV. There’s a small lake a short distance away with a private dock and canoes.
Guest review: “Cabin is exactly as described! Great amenities and lots of space and beds! Even the twin mattresses seemed a bit larger. 15-minute drive from Helen. There was privacy but wasn’t super secluded. Everything you need is at the house and labeled accordingly.”
Waterfall House
Location: Westminster, South Carolina
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Average rate: $365
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This home is in South Carolina, but so close to the Georgia border and so beautiful, we had to include it. This home is located on the side of a cliff on a 100-acre nature preserve overlooking a waterfall. It’s nine miles from Toccoa, Georgia and also close to historic Traveler’s Rest State Park.
Guest review: “It starts and ends with the view and location. To wake up, to sip coffee, to enjoy a glass of wine in front of an amazing waterfall is worth the price of admission. The home is a work of art and the location is amazing to be away from the rest of the world and just enjoy nature’s soundtrack.”
Knot Done on Lake Burton
Location: Clarkesville, Georgia
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5
Rate: $862
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A rare find, a home for rent on Lake Burton, this home has magnificent lake views. The huge master suite is stunning and includes a seating area with lake view and a stone fireplace.
Guest review: “Beautiful home, great setup for 10-12 people, not a bad bedroom in the house. The boathouse deck is great for spending time on the lake.”
(Please note this home has only one guest review.)
Bear Paw Luxury Estate Lodge
Location: Cleveland, Georgia
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
Average rate: $1,171
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For a truly memorable experience rent this 5,000-square-foot home and guest cabin on 130 acres that has a chef’s kitchen, media room, gym and game room. Activities include archery and riding ATVs through the private estate.
Guest review: “Reluctant to share how amazing this stay was because I want to keep it a secret! We were thrilled with everything about this incredible lodge.” (Please note, there is only one guest review, however the host identity has been verified.)
More North Georgia Luxury Cabin Rentals, Listed By Location
Cleveland, Georgia
Cleveland, Georgia is a cute mountain town with a historic town square from the 1800s. Ever heard of the Cabbage Patch Dolls that were wildly popular in the 1980s? Cleveland is home to their “birthplace,” Babyland General. It’s also close to several vineyards
Serenity Ridge Cabin
Location: Cleveland Georgia
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Average rate: $400
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Located seven miles from Helen, this 2,700-square-foot cabin has a hot tub, fireplace, wine bar and lower level entertainment room with a pool table, poker table and music center with a guitar, keyboard and percussion.
Guest review: “We just got home from our week in the cabin. What an incredible experience! This home looked amazing when we were searching for a place to stay. We kept our fingers crossed that it would be everything we hoped for. I can’t say enough how happy we were when we saw that house and THE VIEW in person!”
Soaring Hawk
Location: Cleveland, Georgia
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Average rate: $267
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Enjoy spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains from the spacious deck. The home has a fire pit, custom log furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows.
This home is on Yonah Mountain with Bald Eagle Lodge and Cloud 9. The cabins can be rented together to sleep up to 35 people. All three cabins are pet-friendly.
Guest review: “Amazing view! This cabin was a little piece of heaven in the mountains. Even with cabins nearby it was very quiet and peaceful. Close to several hiking trails and rafting. We love staying at Airbnb cabins for vacations and would return.”
Bald Eagle Lodge
Location: Cleveland, Georgia
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Average rate: $290
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This cabin features a spectacular view and a game room with a bar. There’s also a fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows in the great room and hot tub.
This home is on Yonah Mountain with Soaring Hawk and Cloud 9. The cabins can be rented together to sleep up to 35 people. All three cabins are pet-friendly.
Guest review: “Our wedding party stayed here and at Alan’s other cabins before our wedding. Everyone LOVED the hot tubs and the views. I can’t recommend this place enough.”
Cloud 9
Location: Cleveland, Georgia
Bedrooms: 3 plus sofa bed
Bathrooms: 3
Average rate: $275
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Cloud 9 has a main cabin with two bedrooms and a guest cabin with one, both with beautiful mountain views. There’s a fire pit and sunken hot tub on the deck between the two.
This home is on Yonah Mountain with Soaring Hawk and Bald Eagle Lodge. The cabins can be rented together to sleep up to 35 people. All three cabins are pet-friendly.
Guest review: “This was a beautiful spot to spend a few days. The interior is warm and inviting. The view is spectacular. When the sun breaks over the high mountain in the morning and lights up the valley below, it’s simply heaven.”
Near Blue Ridge, Georgia
Just 90 miles from Atlanta, Blue Ridge is one of my favorite North Georgia towns. It has a cute downtown and really good restaurants. It’s close to the starting point of the Appalachian Trail and it’s the trout fishing capital of Georgia!
SonRise Retreat
Location: Blue Ridge, Georgia
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Average rate: $289
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This gorgeous home has a fireplace, large deck and a hot tub. You’ll love stone firepit with a beautiful view.
Guest review: “Ashley’s place was just the spot we needed for a relaxing family vacation in the mountains! Plenty of room and areas to enjoy including multiple screened-in porches and decks, living areas, etc. Lots of great amenities like the hammock, games and puzzles, hot tub and big TV’s.”
Lake Hideaway
Location: Blue Ridge, Georgia
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Average rate: $173
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The water view and private dock are two of the best features of this North Georgia luxury cabin rental that has a paddle boat, canoe, wood-burning fireplace and fire pit.
Guest review: “Really neat space on the river. Peaceful … would be a great place to get away from the world on your own but have proximity of town within a few miles.”
The Falls at Lake Buckhorn
Location: Ellijay, Georgia
Bedrooms: 3, two with king beds
Bathrooms: 2
Rate: $195
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This dog-friendly home, located about halfway between Ellijay and Blue Ridge, has a wood-burning fireplace, washer/dryer and a ping pong table. The best part is the lake access with a dock where you can fish with supplied fishing equipment.
Enjoy the view from the balcony of the upstairs bedroom where you can see the falls and Lake Buckhorn. There are several hiking trails nearby.
Moosemac Cabin
Location: Morganton, Georgia
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Rate: $256
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Ready for adventure? Moosemac comes equipped with coolers, backpacks, walking sticks and other gear, plus the owner will help you plan your getaway. The outdoor living room is my favorite feature. There’s also a 7-person hot tub, fire pit and huge stone fireplace.
Guest review: “We were referred to Moosemac cabin by a friend and I cannot begin to express how AMAZING this place is. The cabin is sparkling clean with everything – I mean everything – you need for the perfect vacation. The beds were extremely comfortable, felt like a Tempur-pedic mattress in the master. More than enough room for a large group, but we only had 4 so it almost like we had a resort all to ourselves.”
Near Clayton, Georgia
Clayton is another one of my favorite towns in North Georgia. There are fun shops and restaurants on Main Street and plenty of waterfalls to explore. Be sure to visit Tallulah Gorge State Park and hike all the way down 1000-feet into the Gorge. If you can handle the stairs and the long suspension bridge on the treacherous hike.
Kleinhaus
Location: Clayton, Georgia
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Rate: $351
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The great room has huge windows for spectacular mountain views. This home is great for a girlfriend getaway or families with lots of kids as one bedroom has a double bed, bunk beds, a toddler bed and two cribs.
Guest review: “This is a spectacular home in a breathtaking location. There is nothing quite like the view from the master bedroom balcony – tree-covered mountains literally as far as the eye can see, and not another house in sight. The home is clean and spacious with tons of huge windows, allowing for incredible natural lighting.”
Big Creek Lodge
Location: Clayton, Georgia
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Rate: $445
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Just a few minutes from Clayton, this 5,000-square-foot home has a huge fireplace, outdoor kitchen, pool table and a pond on the property.
It’s in Big Creek Flying Ranch, a fly-in community so come on your private plane.
Guest review: “The house/cabin is very cool! I reserved the house for a weekend to celebrate my best friend’s bachelor party and couldn’t have been more happy with our stay. The back porch is fantastic for grilling burgers and eating dinner.”
Black Bear Ridge
Location: Clayton, Georgia
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Rate: $222
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This cabin has two decks with fantastic views and is just four minutes from downtown Clayton. It sits on close to four acres.
Guest review: “We have traveled from St Louis to Clayton every year for 35 years to visit family. We love the mountains, including winding roads leading up to secluded and spectacular views. Of all the places we have stayed and enjoyed on our trips to Clayton, this was our favorite.”
Beary Blessed
Location: Clayton, Georgia
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Rate: $194
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With this cabin you get views, a hot tub, two large decks and two fireplaces set on a 2-acre lot.
Guest review: “Even nicer than the pictures! Amazing views from a wonderful porch, great hot tub on the lower screen porch, awesome, huge hang area downstairs with a big TV, comfy seating and a foosball table. Sparkling clean and extra, extra comfy beds! Really nice grill and a fun firepit area with great seating.
Heaven Sent Cabin
Location: Clayton, Georgia
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Rate: $250
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The private balcony off the master suite with mountain views really sold me on this cabin close to downtown Clayton and Tallulah Gorge.
Guest review: “We absolutely loved our stay! The cabin is gorgeous and we loved all of the personal touches – it was so easy to relax because Judy and her family thought of everything! The views are spectacular and various hiking trails, including Tallulah Gorge, are just a short drive away. Definitely a must-stay.”
Cabin on a Creek
Location: Tiger, Georgia
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Rate: $175
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We love this cabin for its huge stone fireplace, large deck and location just above a rushing creek. Relax in a hammock on the deck while watching the water flow by.
Guest review: “We had a great time at the Cabin. The river sounds are calming, and the records kept us and our little one dancing. The wifi worked great and was fast. We set up a nice campfire and got cozy with the indoor fireplace.”
Dog-friendly Riverfront Cabin
Location: Tiger, Georgia
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4.5
Rate: $237
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Enjoy the sounds of the Tiger River at this large home set along waterfalls. It has several porches, a swing , ping-pong table and a fire pit. The home is close to Tiger, Tallulah Gorge State Park and Black Rock Mountain State Park.
Guest review: “Located right on a river, tucked away in the woods. You have a great sense of privacy here. There are neighbors within 100 feet but you don’t see the houses much. The river In the backyard is beautiful.”
Hangover Mountain Cabin
Location: Dillard, Georgia
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
Rate: $175
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Named for its position hanging over the side of Rabun Bald Mountain and not how you might feel waking up after over indulging, this is a great family home located just 10 miles from Highlands, North Carolina. It has a pool table, a little treehouse and the views are gorgeous.
Guest review: “Wonderful stay for my buddy’s bachelor weekend. The house is extremely spacious and the decks are wonderful for hanging out and taking in the views.”
Skyfall Lodge
Location: Sky Valley, Georgia
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Rate: $220
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This home has two master suites, screen porch, fire pit and hot tub. Guests have access to the pool, sauna, tennis & fitness center, pond and park.
Guest review: “Loved this house! It was amazing and it was perfect for all 10 of us. We had a blast and we loved all the amenities.”
North Georgia Luxury Cabin Rentals Near Lake Rabun
Wiley Mountain Lodge
Location: Lakemont, Georgia
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Rate: $290
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This century-old inn has been converted to a welcoming lodge with a huge porch with plenty of seating. There’s a hot tub and fire pit. And check out the sleeping porch!
Guest review: “Awesome experience, it was the perfect spot for a girls weekend. We would all love to return with our families. The touches are amazing. The outside showers are so fun. There were many places for reading a book or playing a game. Hot tub was awesome and we enjoyed a fire every night.”
Lakemont Cabin
Location: Lakemont, Georgia
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Rate: $254
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This home near Lake Rabun has two master suites, covered porch and wraparound deck. It has a large open kitchen area with a stone fireplace.
Guest review: “This place was absolutely incredible! Everything is up to date, the beds were the most comfortable out of any place that we have ever rented.”
Other Cabin Rentals in North Georgia
Coyote Bluff
Location: Chatsworth, Georgia
Bedrooms: 2 plus sofa bed
Bathrooms: 2
Rate: $202
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We love the mountain views from the couch as you lounge in front of the fireplace at Coyote Bluff, located in a gated 129-acre private reserve on top of Fort Mountain.
Guest review: “This place is isolated and cozy! Definitely a spot for those who prefer their privacy yet enjoy exploring in nature. The actual cabin was a dream – loved its vibes and views.”
Seven-Bedroom Retreat
Location: Dahlonega, Georgia
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 3
Rate: $603
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This new home is wheelchair-accessible and includes a 70” TV, huge playground, hot tub, fire pit, creek, volleyball court, horseshoe pit and ping-pong table and a 7-acre property.
Guest review: My family of 4 and 3 other families stayed here for 4 nights and loved it. We had 11 children, many of which were toddlers and had a great time. The playground, horse shoes, hot tub, fire pit and ping pong table were used every day as well as the creek that runs behind the property. We visited downtown Dahlonega and Helen (both close by) and hiked multiple places (my favorite being Blood Mountain.)
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– Jan Schroder is a lifelong resident of Georgia.
