Foothills Family Retreat - 7 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, & Playground

Our Foothills Family Retreat was designed with families and large groups in mind. The wheelchair-accessible cabin is pet-friendly (pet fee applies*) and work-friendly and features a hot tub, playground, volleyball court, fire pit, ping pong table, over 1100 sf of covered porch space and more. The cabin is located in Lumpkin County, near Dahlonega, and is also convenient to Cleveland, Helen, and many popular wineries and wedding venues.

This cabin has a very quiet, peaceful setting, and White Dog Farm, which offers horseback riding lessons, is only a quarter mile down the road. Whether you’re here for a reunion or a retreat or just to sit by the fire roasting marshmallows after a day of hiking, this is the place for you.

Life isn’t about business or busyness, but things that last. Ten years from now, your family won’t remember a vacation where you watched Netflix or scrolled through social media on your phone. Your family will remember the fish they caught, the hike they went on, the tubing trip down the river. They will remember when you slowed down and enjoyed the simple pleasures in life.

We designed this cabin as a retreat away from it all, because we believe in simplicity. We also believe families that play together, stay together. That’s why we provide a volleyball court and horseshoe pit, as well as badminton, wiffle ball, soccer, bocce, ping pong, and board games for those rainy days.

This cabin sleeps up to 16 people. It sits on a seven-acre tract with another smaller cabin on the other side of the property, which can be booked for up to six additional guests. The playground and volleyball court are shared access with the other cabin. Guests have access to the entire cabin, and I am available as needed.

To get a better understanding of the property, watch our video tour: https://youtu.be/YnPviDmZMYE

Same-day bookers: Do not book for the current night without confirming the unit is available and ready for check-in.
Long stays: If your stay is longer than 10 days, extra fees may apply. Please inquire before booking.

Property Notes:
- There is one security camera facing the dumpster.
- Kayaks and paddles pictured are free to use. Safety equipment and transportation is not provided. No navigable water on property.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Are you pet-friendly?
A: *There is a pet fee for all pets that are not service animals. The pet fee is $100 plus tax for the first pet, and $75 plus tax for each additional pet. This fee includes up to 3 nights. After 3 nights, there is an additional fee of $20 per pet per night plus tax. The tax rate is 16%. The first pet will be included in your booking total if you select "Pets" when booking (only for stays up to 3 nights). Please let us know about any additional pets right after you book and we will charge your payment method before your stay. We handle additional pets manually so pet fees are more affordable for guests.

Q: What if I accidentally damage something?
A: There is a $37 damage protection waiver included in the base rate for this property. It covers guests for up to $750 in accidental damages, if the guest reports damage that happens during their stay. Intentional damage, unreported damage, or anything exceeding $750 will be charged to the guest's payment method.

Q: Is there a fee for extra guests?
A: Please select the correct number of guests when booking, as there is a $15 (per person, per night) extra guest fee for each guest after 12.

Q: What if I need to cancel?
A: Although we have a strict cancellation policy, we offer travelers insurance if you're worried you may have to cancel your trip for any reason. More info can be found at the end of the listing description.

Q: What kind of coffee maker do you have?
A: Our cabin has a drip coffee maker and a Keurig. We provide regular coffee, but not K-cups.

Q: Do you provide firewood?
A: We have self-service firewood available on-site to purchase for $10 per bundle (including tax). Please inquire if you would like to purchase firewood. Firewood is also available at most local convenience stores and gas stations.

Q: Is the gas fireplace available to use year round?
A: The gas to the fireplace is turned off from May 1 to October 1.

Q: What kind of grill do you have?
A: We have a propane grill, and we provide propane.

Q: When is check-in/checkout?
A: Check-in is at 4 p.m. and checkout is at 10 a.m. Early check-ins are possible, but subject to availability and a $30 per hour fee, rounded to the nearest hour. Late checkouts are generally not available, but if we are able to make an exception, the fee is $30 per hour.

Q: How do I check in?
A: The address will be sent to you at the time of your booking, and your check-in information will be sent to you two days out from your stay.

Q: I thought I saw a different booking price the other day. Why did the price change?
A: This listing uses a dynamic pricing algorithm; prices are updated daily.

Additionally, although we have a strict cancellation policy, we offer travelers insurance if you're worried you may have to cancel your trip for any reason.

Guest Protect Travel Insurance (G-330CSA)
- Insurance Premium: 6.95% of total price

Note: These insurance options are invoiced manually after booking if requested by message and are not included in the booking total.

STR License #: 4804
No music, loud noise, or sound-amplifying equipment outside between the hours of 10:00pm and 8:00am, and noise must be kept to a reasonable level at all times. There is plenty of space inside to enjoy at night.

No smoking within 50 feet of the cabin.

No pets without a pet fee. If it is found that guests brought a pet/pets without disclosing them, the guest will be subject to a $150 fee on top of the pet fees for the number of pets brought.

Guests causing excessive noise or disturbances, including, but not limited to, underage drinking, partying, drug use, and exceeding max occupancy, will be asked to check out immediately and full stay rent charge will be due including deposit amount with NO REFUNDS.

Guests who leave the place excessively dirty will be subject to additional cleaning fee. Examples of excessively dirty are stains on the floors and walls, pots and pans left unwashed in the sink, and trash left on the floor and outside.

Any guest that checks in early without written permission may result in a $50 per hour fee.

Any checkout after 10:00 am without written permission may result in a $50 fee.

Any checkout more than 2 hours after check out will result in a fee for the entire daily rate, without any discounts, and guests will still not have rights to the property.

Any guests checking out late that cause us to refund the next guests are subject to reimburse us for that amount, on top of the fees previously stated.