Paradise in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Vacation in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Come to Blue Ridge and experience North Georgia's best kept secret.

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Truly Blessed - New North Georgia Luxury Cabin


Welcome to Truly Blessed - This brand new, luxury 3-bedroom North Georgia Cabin has everything: Amazing, unspoiled views of the Cohutta Mountains, two fireplaces (1 wood burning, 1 gas); a remote feel, but a great location less with than 10 minutes to downtown Blue Ridge; spotless interior (not a dust bunny in sight); luxurious furnishings including 300-count sheets; fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances; "He-man", stainless steel gas grill; wrap-around deck; high-speed internet; and so much more.... Visit once and you will know what it is to by Truly Blessed.
Amenities
  • Comfortably sleeps 8 guests (3 Bedrooms plus),
  • Master Suite (upper floor) has a king-size bed, an adjoining bathroom with a jetted tub and a private, covered deck,
  • The guest bedroom on the main level also has a king-size bed, adjoining bathroom, and direct access to the covered deck,
  • The guest bedroom on the lower level has a queen-size bed and adjoining bathroom,
  • The Great Room boasts a large open area with vaulted ceilings, luxurious furnishings, a beautiful wood burning fireplace, and windows across the back of the cabin to enjoy the wonderful views of the North Georgia Mountains,
  • The cabin offers a well equipped Kitchen including high-end, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and a large dining table,
  • The Family Room offers luxurious seating around a beautiful fireplace, large-screen television with surround sound, and an XBox system,
  • The Billiards Room offers a hardwood, regulation pool table,
    Separate digital satellite controls for the Great Room & Family Room,
  • The deck offers comfortable seating and exceptional long distance views of the North Georgia Mountains,
  • The hot tub is located on the lower deck for greater privacy,
  • Stainless steel Gas Grill on the deck is tapped into the house tank,
    Washer/Dryer,
  • JJJ High-speed internet access JJJ,
  • Local telephone service.

Special Amenities

  • Large, open great room with windows across the entire wall looking out over the North Georgia Mountains,
  • 2 Fireplaces (1 gas, 1 wood burning),
  • Mountain decor and furniture,
  • Only 5 miles from Blue Ridge,
  • Close proximity to Mountaintop Getaway, Timberland Lodge ,and Summit Escape.

Truly Blessed - Luxury North Georgia Cabin Rental


Saturday, January 20, 2007

North Georgia Events & Attractions - January - February 2007

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Winged for the Heart
January 27; 706-632-1772
Folk Stories and Songs - Free Admission.A special program and storytelling by Dr. Fred Craddock, director emeritus of the Craddock Center, with musical performances by Dr Steven Darsey, director of music at Glenn Memorial Methodist Church at Emory University. A must see
For more information, call 706-632-1772
1/27/2007


Saturday - Sunday, Starting on January 27, 2007
Dahlonega, GA (35 Miles)
Winter Art Show
January 27-28, 3-4, 10-11; 11:00 am -5:00 pm
Dahlonega Arts Council, Inc.
Olde Cannery Arts Center, Featuring Artist Robert Bernhardt, and abstact artists, along with fine art and fine crafts from local area artists. Show is at the Olde Cannery Arts Center, and opens Jan. 27, 2007 - Feb. 25th. open Sat. and Sundays 11 to 5pm. Opening Reception is Fri. Jan, 26, from 6-8pm
1/27/2007
MapQuest
Satuday - Sunday, February 17-18, 24-25 2007
Dahlonega, GA (35 Miles)

Dahlonega Literary Festival
10:00 am -10:00 pm
Dahlonega Arts Council, Inc.
Olde Cannery Arts Center, The Dahlonega Literary Festival returns for its fourth year to the mountains of Georgia with author signings, book fairs, seminars, readings, children's events (this year's theme of Curious George for kids, complete with live monkey appearance!), and more! The 2007 Festival promises the biggest headliner authors yet. For more information, go to www.literaryfestival.org
2/17/2007
MapQuest
Winter Art Show
February 17; 11:00 am -5:00 pm
Dahlonega Arts Council, Inc.
Olde Cannery Arts Center, Featuring Artist Robert Bernhardt, and abstact artists, along with fine art and fine crafts from local area artists. Show is at the Olde Cannery Arts Center, and opens Jan. 27, 2007 - Feb. 25th. open Sat. and Sundays 11 to 5pm. Opening Reception is Fri. Jan, 26, from 6-8pm
2/17/2007
MapQuest



2/16/2007
MapQuest

Sunday, December 31, 2006

Cohutta Overlook - Executive North Georgia log home

Cohutta Overlook. - Luxury North Georgia Cabin -

Welcome to the Cohutta Overlook Lodge – where executive comforts meet breath-taking, majestic views of the Cohutta wilderness. With Brazilian granite counter tops, custom-designed hand-made furniture, floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace, two flat-screen televisions with surround sound systems, a billiards room, an electronic game room, and a steaming Jacuzzi overlooking the view, Cohutta Overlook was designed as the ultimate oasis for those who need to forget the rest of the world exists – if only for a little while.

Amenities

  • Comfortably sleeps 12 guests (3 bedrooms plus),
  • 3 Bathrooms,
  • Each bedroom is uniquely decorated and furnished with a queen-size log bed and accompanying furniture custom designed for the home and handcrafted by local artisans,
  • The spacious loft has a queen trundle bed, a telescope for enjoying the night skies, and a private deck with rocking chairs,
  • The Great Room has a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace (with remote control, of course), a large flat-screen television, surround sound system, DVD Player, a movie collection, a leather sofa (sleeper) with matching loveseat, chair, and ottoman,
  • The Entertainment Room Game Room has a large flat-screen television with PlayStation 2 + games, Stereo System, DVD Player, Surround Sound, many board games, and a leather sleeper sofa,
  • The spacious Billiards Room has a beautiful cherry wood pool table,
  • The gourmet Kitchen contains Stainless Steel appliances, Brazilian granite counter tops, and is well equipped to host family holidays,
  • The Dining Room has a beautiful Eastern Red Cedar table and antler chandelier hand-made by a local artisan,
  • Very large, wrap-around covered deck for your enjoyment even during weather (snow, rain, etc),
  • Outside furniture for your comfort including hand carved rocking-chairs and a swing,
    Stainless Steel gas grill (on the covered deck - can be comfortably used during inclement weather),
  • A large hot tub is located on the lower deck for greater privacy,
  • Very luxuriously furnished and decorated,
  • Washer/Dryer,
  • Alarm system with motion sensor exterior lighting,
  • Easy access and ample parking (circular driveway),
  • Local telephone service.

Special Amenities

  • Exceptional, high elevation mountain views of the Cohutta Wilderness area,
  • 2 game rooms (traditional and electronic games),
  • 2 surround sound systems on large-screen televisions,
  • Exceptionally well decorated including high-end luxury furniture custom designed for the home,
  • Very large back yard (3 acres) including hiking trails,
  • Natural spring on the property (small pond and waterfall is planned in the future),
  • Rock campfire ring,
  • Exclusive mountain community,
  • Easy Access.

    Luxury North Georgia Cabins - Mountain Paradise Cabin Rental

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Sanctuary - Our Executive North Georgia Cabin



Welcome to Sanctuary - one of the most spectacular log homes in the Blue Ridge Mountains with breath-taking, panoramic, floor-to-ceiling views of beautiful valleys and mountains from every room in the house. With remote-controlled gas fireplaces in the bedrooms, a home-theatre system and wood-burning fire-place in the Great Room, a library in the Loft, a Jacuzzi on the deck overlooking the view, and a Game Room equipped with PlayStation2, air-hockey table, darts, boards games and more, Sanctuary was designed as the ultimate Blue Ridge Cabin. Even the small, special touches (picnic baskets, antique pieces, robes waiting for you in the bedrooms, etc.) have not been forgotten.

Amenities

  • Comfortably sleeps 6 – 8 guests (2 Bedrooms plus),
  • 2.5 Bathrooms (Jacuzzi in the Master),
  • Remote-controlled gas fireplaces in each bedroom,
  • Great Room with a wood-burning stone fireplace, home theater system with a large-screen TV, and a large sectional with queen sleeper,
  • Game Room with air hockey, Sony PlayStation2 with games, darts, board games, puzzles, large-screen TV, stereo, and a futon,
  • DVD and VHS movie collection,
  • 2 separate digital satellite receivers,
  • IPOD connections to stereo systems,
  • Loft library with a sleeper sofa,
  • Fully equipped Kitchen (gas grill on deck) and a unique Glass Dining Room,
  • Deck furniture for your comfort including lounge chairs, dining room set, and a hammock,
  • Sunken hot tub on the deck,
  • Washer/Dryer,
  • Local telephone service,
  • Firewood provided,
  • Easy access and ample parking

Special Amenities

  • Exceptional, panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
  • Floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows,
  • Plush robes in each bedroom closet,
  • Picnic and wine baskets,
  • Private mountain community

Sanctuary - Luxury North Georgia Cabin Rental

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3 bedroom Cabin - Big Bear's Bluff

Big Bear's Bluff

Welcome to the Big Bear's Bluff – Steal away with the family and combine luxury, fun and breath-taking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains - Big Bear’s Bluff was designed to pamper all of you. From remote control fireplaces and a regulation pool table to PlayStation 2 and a movie collection right at your fingertips, Big Bear is the perfect place for your family to come home to after spending a day playing in the mountains.

North Georgia Cabin - Big Bear's Bluff

Amenities

  • Comfortably sleeps 8 guests (3 bedrooms plus),
  • Master suite in the loft includes a king-size polished log bed, a queen futon, master bath with walk-in shower and private deck with rocking chairs,
  • The Guest Bedroom on the main level has a queen-size log bed and a large walk-in closet,
  • The Guest Bedroom on the lower level has 2 custom designed twin log beds,
  • Each bedroom enjoys beautiful mountain views,
  • 3 Bathrooms,
  • The Great Room has a beautiful fieldstone gas fireplace (with remote control), a large 32" television, DVD Player, leather sofa with matching recliner,
  • Game Room has a regulation pool table, poker table, and wide-screen television with PlayStation 2,
  • Separate digital satellite controls for the Great Room & Game Room,
  • A fully equipped Kitchen with high-end appliances, island bar with seating for four and a grill conveniently located a few steps from the kitchen door,
  • The Dining Room has seating for 6 and is adjacent to the large picture windows in the Great Room,
  • Very large, covered deck for your enjoyment even during inclement weather (snow, rain, etc),
  • Deck furniture for your comfort including rocking-chairs,
  • Hot tub on the lower deck for greater privacy,
  • Washer/Dryer,
  • Easy access and ample parking,
  • Local telephone service.

Special Amenities

  • Large picture windows in the Great Room provide breath-taking views of the North Georgia Mountains,
  • 2 gas log fireplaces with remote controls (Great Room & Game Room),
  • On-demand hot water system (never run out of hot water for showers),
  • Exceptionally well decorated including high-end luxury furniture custom designed for the home,
  • A gently flowing creek on the property,
  • Custom log staircase.

Luxury North Georgia Cabins - Mountain Paradise Cabin Rentals

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Pet-Friendly Blue Ridge Cabins

Mountain Paradise is a full service North Georgia Cabin Rental Resort that offers pet-friendly accomodations. There's no reason to leave Rover at home. Share your vacation to the North Georgia Mountains with your best friend. Most of our homes are pet-friendly and accept 1 or 2 pets. Blue Ridge Cabin Rental - Pet Friendly

Blue Ridge Pet-Friendly Cabins:
  • Mountaintop Getaway
  • Cloud 9
  • Sanctuary

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What is the difference between a Cabin Resort and a real estate agents offering cabin management


If you are considering investing in a luxury vacation rental property in the Blue Ridge area, here are 5 things you should know:

  1. Choosing a Cabin: If the decision is between two homes, one that is larger with more bedrooms and a smaller home with large picture windows and an outstanding view (of the mountains, a lake, or a creek), choose the smaller home with the large windows and outstanding mountain/lake view. Most prospective guests are interested in homes with a mountain view and/or one that is located on water. It’s also very important the home photographs well. Magazine quality homes will photograph very well which is very important - Pictures “sell the house”. Bottom Line: a smaller house in a great location with an extraordinary view that photographs well will typically produce more annual revenue than a house with 1 or 2 additional bedrooms that has an average view.
  2. Seasonality of Rentals: North Georgia ”Peak” rentals occur during the summer (June, July, August), the Fall Leaf Season (October), and Major Holidays. 75%+ occupancy during these periods is not unexpected. “Off Peak” months should rent consistently on weekends provided the rental rates correspond to amenities and the view. Look for a property manager that has targeted marketing campaigns and does not rely upon discount-pricing to acquire clients. While discount-pricing should translate to higher occupancy levels, it will also produce more wear, tear, and damage to a home without the necessary revenue to cover repairs of a luxury home (i.e. it may match the mortgage payment but little else).
  3. Pets: Allowing pets will increase the home’s marketability, and in some cases increase rentals by a factor of 2x. However, allowing a large number of unsupervised pets free reign over a house while guests are sightseeing can lead to serious damage to both the home and furniture. Depending upon the damage, it could even depreciate the value of a home. Solution: if pets are allowed, specify (in your contract with the property manager) the specific types and quantity of pets allowed and require guests to bring pet-crates for times they will be leaving the home. Also ensure the property manager has pet-crates available if the guests can not provide their own.
  4. Furnishing / Equipping the Home: …Do I need a Hot Tub or a Game Room? …How well do I need to outfit my home? In making these decisions, please remember clients searching for a vacation home would like to enjoy things they don’t necessarily have at home. Executive clients are specifically searching for vacation homes that “have it all” and will not be interested in anything less to which they are accustomed. Ironically, many clients may ask for a hot tub and never use it. However, they will eliminate a home from their list of choices that does not provide one. As for Game Rooms, having the room is not enough if it is poorly equipped or has low quality entertainment. This does not mean it should cost a fortune, but it is necessary to have a mix of high quality traditional and contemporary games. Regulation Pool tables (professional 8' or 9' tables only) are requested frequently and also important are professional-grade air-hockey and foosball tables. Small 7’ pool tables or poor quality air hockey and foosball tables predominant in “rental cabins” only serve to disappoint guests who will search elsewhere for accommodations on their next visit. Electronic games, such as PS2 or X-Box, are necessary for adults as well as kids (be sure to include some games). Caveat: it is imperative that no “adult” games of any kind are in the home due to legal liabilities. Quality stereo equipment, including DVD’s and VCR’s, are fundamental requirements. Having a small library of movies at the home will delight guests. Finally, to round things out (for both families and couples), there’s something to be said for stocking up on classic board games. They are rather inexpensive, are great for families and groups, and quite often add a nostalgic flavor to the experience of staying in a log cabin that many have dreamed about since they were kids.
  5. Insurance: Make sure the house insurance policy is a “renter’s policy” and covers liability for any injuries to a guest or property damage caused by a guest. While it may never be needed, it is critical to the home owner. While a “homeowner’s” policy is less expensive, it will not cover a rental home, provides a false sense of security, and exposes the homeowner to financial and legal risk.

Mountain Paradise Properties:
All of our properties are located on water or mountains and provide breath-taking views of the North Georgia Mountains,

  • All have fireplaces, hot tubs overlooking the view and have well-equipped game rooms,
  • All are well furnished and exceptionally appointed to meet the luxury standards required by our guests,
  • Each home is unique in either theme or the “special touches” it offers making it unforgettable to each guest who visits,
  • Access to each home is simple and not uncomfortable to someone who is accustomed to driving in town (i.e. 4 wheel drives and pack mules are not necessary).

Why Trust Your Investment to Mountain Paradise:
Mountain Paradise is a luxury cabin resort offering guests superior accommodations and concierge services – this is a service unlike “traditional” cabin rental companies/real estate agents and enables us to distinguish ourselves in a very “cluttered” and fragmented marketplace that often present themselves as low-cost vacation solutions. Additionally, we are focused on the vacation industry and our guests, not on selling homes.

Mountain Paradise views management of luxury properties as providing a service for our owners. This means respecting that you, as an owner, have made an investment in your property, and it is our responsibility to ensure that your property is not only rented but rented appropriately:

We do not exceed maximum guest limits and we rent to mature, responsible adults only. How can we be sure? We check guests in personally at the cabin,

We respect your position regarding pets in your home. If you do not want them, we will not put a pet in your home. If you are willing to accept pets, we honor your choices as to type and number allowed (and of course, we have pet crates available for guests who cannot bring their own),

We maintain your home to the same exacting standards we use for our own homes,

We de-ionize cabins to remove pollens and dander and treat them for nuisance pests – i.e. spiders, etc., twice yearly to help preserve your investment,

When maintenance is needed, we can either help you coordinate the service or handle the arrangements for you. We do NOT have hidden revenue streams such as upcharging / overcharging for maintenance. Original receipts from respective repair vendors illustrating repair costs are provided to owners at the end of each billing cycle.

Mountain Paradise was founded by highly experienced business professionals. Our management team consists of an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, a network marketing vice-president with 10+ years of experience creating marketing strategies for successful companies and the former general manager of a luxury property management company who also has over 11 years of experience in federal service.

Our internet marketing and technology expertise has garnered an Alexa ranking in the top 200,000 web-sites, and page 1 placement for the top cabin rental search terms used on key search engines such as Google, Yahoo, MSN, and Overture.

Our extensive ongoing marketing campaigns targeted at “non-vacation” travelers have created ties to church groups, travel agents and organizations such as the US Military, Homeland Defense, many law enforcement organizations, and the Boy Scouts of America.

Our strategic relationships with investors developing new businesses in Blue Ridge have provided access to the vacationing Atlanta executive marketplace.

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North Georgia Cabins - Pet Friendly

Mountain Paradise offers North Georgia Cabin Rentals that are pet-friendly. There's no reason to leave Rover at home. Share your vacation to the North Georgia Mountains with your best friend. Most of our homes are pet-friendly and accept 1 or 2 pets.

Pet-Friendly Cabins:

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We Take Care of Those Who Take Care of Us



Military (active, retired disabled veterans, guard/reserve on active duty)
Intel Service,
Law Enforcement,
Federal Judiciary
Fire Dept,

Mountain Paradise is a full service
Luxury Cabin Resort offering stress-free, relaxing vacations to individuals, like yourselves, who have extremely demanding and highly stressful professional lives. We hoped to take a moment to introduce our resort and our services to you and your personnel and to let them know that there is a place that very much appreciates their dedication and hard work. Come to Blue Ridge and enjoy a peaceful, relaxing vacation in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.

... we take care of those who take care of us




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Most luxurious Cabin Resort in the North Georgia Mountains

The newest Mountain Cabin Resort in North Georgia.

Mountain Paradise offers executive and luxury log vacation homes in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia 10 - 20 minutes from Blue Ridge, GA and 15-20 minutes from two area lakes.

Attractions & Activities:
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Fly Fishing (guided, public water)
Fly Fishing (guided, private water)
Goldmine Tour
Golf
Hang gliding (with instructor, powered gliders)
Horseback rides (public)
Horseback rides (private, 2 riders)
Rock City Gardens
Thunder Road Museum
Vineyard (Crane Creek) Tour

Food/Meals:
Catered meals (prepared by Atlanta chefs to client requirements)
Chocolate Basket (large, chocolate made locally)
Fudge Covered Strawberries (1/2 dozen, made locally)
Grocery delivery (breakfast items)
Personal Chef (for 2): meals designed, prepared, and presented specifically for client
Picnic for 2 (includes picnic backpack, gourmet lunch prepared to client requirements, bottle of wine and water)
Picnic for 4 (includes picnic backpack, gourmet lunch prepared to client requirements, bottle of wine and water)

Concierge Services:
Flower Delivery
Laundry Service
Maid Service
Fireplace make-ready (fireplace prepared and ready to light)
Reservations/directions

Concierge (Spa Services):
Massage, 1 hour (kriya, pre-natal, hot stone, neuromuscular)

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Tuesday, October 10, 2006

North Georgia Events & Attractions - October 2006

Friday, October 13, 2006
Blairsville, GA
Sorghum Festival
Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15
Friday, October 20 to Sunday, October 22
Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce
385 Welcome Center Lane, A Festival that is a step back in time when people had to depend on local produce as well as their own sweeteners. The lost art of Sorghum Syrup making is brought back to life during this arts & crafts festival. There are "Biskit Eatin", "Log Sawin, & Rock Throwin Contest. A parade & car show also.





Saturday, October 21, 2006
East Ellijay, GA
Georgia Apple Festival
Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, October 22
Fair Grounds/South of Ellijay
Producing 600,000 bushels of apples each fall, Ellijay/Gilmer County is Georgia's Apple Capital, so it's only natural that the second and third weekends of October each year, people from all over the nation come to Ellijay to celebrate our Apple Festival. Handmade arts and crafts, homegrown entertainment, and fun combined with every apple product imaginable to make the weekends a family adventure.


Blue Ridge, GA
Mountain Harvest Sale
Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, October 22; 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Blue Ridge
Mountain arts, crafts, antiques, good food. State Farmer's Market, Blue Ridge. For more information, call


Talking Rock, GA
Talking Rock Heritage Days Festival
Saturday, October 21; 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Talking Rock Historic District
HIGHWAY 136 E, Antiques, arts & crafts with Bluegrass Music on Saturday, Gospel Music on Sunday afternoon


Dahlonega, GA
52nd Annual Gold Rush Days Celebration
Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, October 22; 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Downtown Dahlonega
Gold Rush Days are held the third weekend in October,when thousands come to see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event.


Sunday, October 22, 2006
Talking Rock, GA
Talking Rock Heritage Days Festival
Sunday, October 22; 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Talking Rock Historic District
HIGHWAY 136 E, Antiques, arts & crafts with Bluegrass Music on Saturday, Gospel Music on Sunday afternoon


Saturday, October 28, 2006
Blue Ridge, GA
Mountain Harvest Sale
Saturday, October 28 to Sunday, October 29; 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Blue Ridge
Mountain arts, crafts, antiques, good food. State Farmer's Market, Blue Ridge. For more information, call


Tuesday, October 31, 2006
East Ellijay, GA
Trick or Treat on the Square
Tuesday, October 31; 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
Downtown Square
Costume Contest, Jack O'Lantern Contest and more

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Paradise in the North Georgia Mountains

Paradise in the Blue Ridge Mountains

We are proud to annouce the newest Mountain Cabin Resort in North Georgia. Mountain Paradise offers executive and luxury log cabins in the Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 20 minutes from Blue Ridge, GA and 15-20 minutes from two area lakes.

We offer an extensive array of concierge services to include personal chefs, massage therapists, private horseback trips, fly fishing with the renowned guides from Fly Drifters, limousine service and even grocery delivery. We also have vacation packages (romance, adventure, trips & tours) for your enjoyment and convenience.

Executive North Georgia Cabin Rental

North Georgia Mountains - events and attractions

North Georgia Cabins - Blue Ridge Mountains

Misty Mountain Model Railroad
Date: through Dec 31
Location: Blairsville, GA
www.mistymountainrailroad.com
706.745.9819

Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze
Date: Sep 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, Sep 29-Oct 1
Location: Dawsonville, GA
www.uncleshucks.com
706.781.5389

Fall Festival
Date: Sep 15
Location: Blairsville (St Francis of Assissi Catholic Church)
706.745.6400

Apple Pickin' Jubilee
Date: Sep 16-17, 23-24, 30, Oct 1
Location: Ellijay (Hillcrest Orchards)
www.hillcrestorchards.com

Southeastern Bluegrass Festival
Date: Sep 22-23
Location: Blairsville
706.379.2367

6th Annual Stars Across Georgia
Date: Sep 30
Location: Jasper
770.893.2673

Most luxurious Cabin Resort in the North Georgia Mountains

The newest Mountain Cabin Resort in North Georgia.

Mountain Paradise offers executive and luxury log vacation homes in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia 10 - 20 minutes from Blue Ridge, GA and 15-20 minutes from two area lakes.

Attractions & Activities:
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Fly Fishing (guided, public water)
Fly Fishing (guided, private water)
Goldmine Tour
Golf
Hang gliding (with instructor, powered gliders)
Horseback rides (public)
Horseback rides (private, 2 riders)
Rock City Gardens
Thunder Road Museum
Vineyard (Crane Creek) Tour

Food/Meals:
Catered meals (prepared by Atlanta chefs to client requirements)
Chocolate Basket (large, chocolate made locally)
Fudge Covered Strawberries (1/2 dozen, made locally)
Grocery delivery (breakfast items)
Personal Chef (for 2): meals designed, prepared, and presented specifically for client
Picnic for 2 (includes picnic backpack, gourmet lunch prepared to client requirements, bottle of wine and water)
Picnic for 4 (includes picnic backpack, gourmet lunch prepared to client requirements, bottle of wine and water)

Concierge Services:
Flower Delivery
Laundry Service
Maid Service
Fireplace make-ready (fireplace prepared and ready to light)
Reservations/directions

Concierge (Spa Services):
Massage, 1 hour (kriya, pre-natal, hot stone, neuromuscular)

Luxury Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals




Please visit our sites:

We Take Care of Those Who Take Care of Us



Military (active, retired disabled veterans, guard/reserve on active duty)
Intel Service,
Law Enforcement,
Federal Judiciary
Fire Dept,

Mountain Paradise is a full service
Luxury Cabin Resort offering stress-free, relaxing vacations to individuals, like yourselves, who have extremely demanding and highly stressful professional lives. We hoped to take a moment to introduce our resort and our services to you and your personnel and to let them know that there is a place that very much appreciates their dedication and hard work. Come to Blue Ridge and enjoy a peaceful, relaxing vacation in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.

... we take care of those who take care of us




Thursday, May 18, 2006

North Georgia Cabins - Pet Friendly

Mountain Paradise offers North Georgia Cabin Rentals that are pet-friendly. There's no reason to leave Rover at home. Share your vacation to the North Georgia Mountains with your best friend. Most of our homes are pet-friendly and accept 1 or 2 pets.

Pet-Friendly Cabins:

What is the difference between a Cabin Resort and a real estate agents offering cabin management


If you are considering investing in a luxury vacation rental property in the Blue Ridge area, here are 5 things you should know:

  1. Choosing a Cabin: If the decision is between two homes, one that is larger with more bedrooms and a smaller home with large picture windows and an outstanding view (of the mountains, a lake, or a creek), choose the smaller home with the large windows and outstanding mountain/lake view. Most prospective guests are interested in homes with a mountain view and/or one that is located on water. It’s also very important the home photographs well. Magazine quality homes will photograph very well which is very important - Pictures “sell the house”. Bottom Line: a smaller house in a great location with an extraordinary view that photographs well will typically produce more annual revenue than a house with 1 or 2 additional bedrooms that has an average view.
  2. Seasonality of Rentals: North Georgia ”Peak” rentals occur during the summer (June, July, August), the Fall Leaf Season (October), and Major Holidays. 75%+ occupancy during these periods is not unexpected. “Off Peak” months should rent consistently on weekends provided the rental rates correspond to amenities and the view. Look for a property manager that has targeted marketing campaigns and does not rely upon discount-pricing to acquire clients. While discount-pricing should translate to higher occupancy levels, it will also produce more wear, tear, and damage to a home without the necessary revenue to cover repairs of a luxury home (i.e. it may match the mortgage payment but little else).
  3. Pets: Allowing pets will increase the home’s marketability, and in some cases increase rentals by a factor of 2x. However, allowing a large number of unsupervised pets free reign over a house while guests are sightseeing can lead to serious damage to both the home and furniture. Depending upon the damage, it could even depreciate the value of a home. Solution: if pets are allowed, specify (in your contract with the property manager) the specific types and quantity of pets allowed and require guests to bring pet-crates for times they will be leaving the home. Also ensure the property manager has pet-crates available if the guests can not provide their own.
  4. Furnishing / Equipping the Home: …Do I need a Hot Tub or a Game Room? …How well do I need to outfit my home? In making these decisions, please remember clients searching for a vacation home would like to enjoy things they don’t necessarily have at home. Executive clients are specifically searching for vacation homes that “have it all” and will not be interested in anything less to which they are accustomed. Ironically, many clients may ask for a hot tub and never use it. However, they will eliminate a home from their list of choices that does not provide one. As for Game Rooms, having the room is not enough if it is poorly equipped or has low quality entertainment. This does not mean it should cost a fortune, but it is necessary to have a mix of high quality traditional and contemporary games. Regulation Pool tables (professional 8' or 9' tables only) are requested frequently and also important are professional-grade air-hockey and foosball tables. Small 7’ pool tables or poor quality air hockey and foosball tables predominant in “rental cabins” only serve to disappoint guests who will search elsewhere for accommodations on their next visit. Electronic games, such as PS2 or X-Box, are necessary for adults as well as kids (be sure to include some games). Caveat: it is imperative that no “adult” games of any kind are in the home due to legal liabilities. Quality stereo equipment, including DVD’s and VCR’s, are fundamental requirements. Having a small library of movies at the home will delight guests. Finally, to round things out (for both families and couples), there’s something to be said for stocking up on classic board games. They are rather inexpensive, are great for families and groups, and quite often add a nostalgic flavor to the experience of staying in a log cabin that many have dreamed about since they were kids.
  5. Insurance: Make sure the house insurance policy is a “renter’s policy” and covers liability for any injuries to a guest or property damage caused by a guest. While it may never be needed, it is critical to the home owner. While a “homeowner’s” policy is less expensive, it will not cover a rental home, provides a false sense of security, and exposes the homeowner to financial and legal risk.

Mountain Paradise Properties:
All of our properties are located on water or mountains and provide breath-taking views of the North Georgia Mountains,

  • All have fireplaces, hot tubs overlooking the view and have well-equipped game rooms,
  • All are well furnished and exceptionally appointed to meet the luxury standards required by our guests,
  • Each home is unique in either theme or the “special touches” it offers making it unforgettable to each guest who visits,
  • Access to each home is simple and not uncomfortable to someone who is accustomed to driving in town (i.e. 4 wheel drives and pack mules are not necessary).

Why Trust Your Investment to Mountain Paradise:
Mountain Paradise is a luxury cabin resort offering guests superior accommodations and concierge services – this is a service unlike “traditional” cabin rental companies/real estate agents and enables us to distinguish ourselves in a very “cluttered” and fragmented marketplace that often present themselves as low-cost vacation solutions. Additionally, we are focused on the vacation industry and our guests, not on selling homes.

Mountain Paradise views management of luxury properties as providing a service for our owners. This means respecting that you, as an owner, have made an investment in your property, and it is our responsibility to ensure that your property is not only rented but rented appropriately:

We do not exceed maximum guest limits and we rent to mature, responsible adults only. How can we be sure? We check guests in personally at the cabin,

We respect your position regarding pets in your home. If you do not want them, we will not put a pet in your home. If you are willing to accept pets, we honor your choices as to type and number allowed (and of course, we have pet crates available for guests who cannot bring their own),

We maintain your home to the same exacting standards we use for our own homes,

We de-ionize cabins to remove pollens and dander and treat them for nuisance pests – i.e. spiders, etc., twice yearly to help preserve your investment,

When maintenance is needed, we can either help you coordinate the service or handle the arrangements for you. We do NOT have hidden revenue streams such as upcharging / overcharging for maintenance. Original receipts from respective repair vendors illustrating repair costs are provided to owners at the end of each billing cycle.

Mountain Paradise was founded by highly experienced business professionals. Our management team consists of an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, a network marketing vice-president with 10+ years of experience creating marketing strategies for successful companies and the former general manager of a luxury property management company who also has over 11 years of experience in federal service.

Our internet marketing and technology expertise has garnered an Alexa ranking in the top 200,000 web-sites, and page 1 placement for the top cabin rental search terms used on key search engines such as Google, Yahoo, MSN, and Overture.

Our extensive ongoing marketing campaigns targeted at “non-vacation” travelers have created ties to church groups, travel agents and organizations such as the US Military, Homeland Defense, many law enforcement organizations, and the Boy Scouts of America.

Our strategic relationships with investors developing new businesses in Blue Ridge have provided access to the vacationing Atlanta executive marketplace.

Pet-Friendly Blue Ridge Cabins

Mountain Paradise is a full service North Georgia Cabin Rental Resort that offers pet-friendly accomodations. There's no reason to leave Rover at home. Share your vacation to the North Georgia Mountains with your best friend. Most of our homes are pet-friendly and accept 1 or 2 pets. Blue Ridge Cabin Rental - Pet Friendly

Blue Ridge Pet-Friendly Cabins:
  • Mountaintop Getaway
  • Cloud 9
  • Sanctuary

3 bedroom Cabin - Big Bear's Bluff

Big Bear's Bluff

Welcome to the Big Bear's Bluff – Steal away with the family and combine luxury, fun and breath-taking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains - Big Bear’s Bluff was designed to pamper all of you. From remote control fireplaces and a regulation pool table to PlayStation 2 and a movie collection right at your fingertips, Big Bear is the perfect place for your family to come home to after spending a day playing in the mountains.

North Georgia Cabin - Big Bear's Bluff

Amenities

  • Comfortably sleeps 8 guests (3 bedrooms plus),
  • Master suite in the loft includes a king-size polished log bed, a queen futon, master bath with walk-in shower and private deck with rocking chairs,
  • The Guest Bedroom on the main level has a queen-size log bed and a large walk-in closet,
  • The Guest Bedroom on the lower level has 2 custom designed twin log beds,
  • Each bedroom enjoys beautiful mountain views,
  • 3 Bathrooms,
  • The Great Room has a beautiful fieldstone gas fireplace (with remote control), a large 32" television, DVD Player, leather sofa with matching recliner,
  • Game Room has a regulation pool table, poker table, and wide-screen television with PlayStation 2,
  • Separate digital satellite controls for the Great Room & Game Room,
  • A fully equipped Kitchen with high-end appliances, island bar with seating for four and a grill conveniently located a few steps from the kitchen door,
  • The Dining Room has seating for 6 and is adjacent to the large picture windows in the Great Room,
  • Very large, covered deck for your enjoyment even during inclement weather (snow, rain, etc),
  • Deck furniture for your comfort including rocking-chairs,
  • Hot tub on the lower deck for greater privacy,
  • Washer/Dryer,
  • Easy access and ample parking,
  • Local telephone service.

Special Amenities

  • Large picture windows in the Great Room provide breath-taking views of the North Georgia Mountains,
  • 2 gas log fireplaces with remote controls (Great Room & Game Room),
  • On-demand hot water system (never run out of hot water for showers),
  • Exceptionally well decorated including high-end luxury furniture custom designed for the home,
  • A gently flowing creek on the property,
  • Custom log staircase.

Luxury North Georgia Cabins - Mountain Paradise Cabin Rentals

Sanctuary - Our Executive North Georgia Cabin



Welcome to Sanctuary - one of the most spectacular log homes in the Blue Ridge Mountains with breath-taking, panoramic, floor-to-ceiling views of beautiful valleys and mountains from every room in the house. With remote-controlled gas fireplaces in the bedrooms, a home-theatre system and wood-burning fire-place in the Great Room, a library in the Loft, a Jacuzzi on the deck overlooking the view, and a Game Room equipped with PlayStation2, air-hockey table, darts, boards games and more, Sanctuary was designed as the ultimate Blue Ridge Cabin. Even the small, special touches (picnic baskets, antique pieces, robes waiting for you in the bedrooms, etc.) have not been forgotten.

Amenities

  • Comfortably sleeps 6 – 8 guests (2 Bedrooms plus),
  • 2.5 Bathrooms (Jacuzzi in the Master),
  • Remote-controlled gas fireplaces in each bedroom,
  • Great Room with a wood-burning stone fireplace, home theater system with a large-screen TV, and a large sectional with queen sleeper,
  • Game Room with air hockey, Sony PlayStation2 with games, darts, board games, puzzles, large-screen TV, stereo, and a futon,
  • DVD and VHS movie collection,
  • 2 separate digital satellite receivers,
  • IPOD connections to stereo systems,
  • Loft library with a sleeper sofa,
  • Fully equipped Kitchen (gas grill on deck) and a unique Glass Dining Room,
  • Deck furniture for your comfort including lounge chairs, dining room set, and a hammock,
  • Sunken hot tub on the deck,
  • Washer/Dryer,
  • Local telephone service,
  • Firewood provided,
  • Easy access and ample parking

Special Amenities

  • Exceptional, panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
  • Floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows,
  • Plush robes in each bedroom closet,
  • Picnic and wine baskets,
  • Private mountain community

Sanctuary - Luxury North Georgia Cabin Rental

Cohutta Overlook - Executive North Georgia log home

Cohutta Overlook. - Luxury North Georgia Cabin -

Welcome to the Cohutta Overlook Lodge – where executive comforts meet breath-taking, majestic views of the Cohutta wilderness. With Brazilian granite counter tops, custom-designed hand-made furniture, floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace, two flat-screen televisions with surround sound systems, a billiards room, an electronic game room, and a steaming Jacuzzi overlooking the view, Cohutta Overlook was designed as the ultimate oasis for those who need to forget the rest of the world exists – if only for a little while.

Amenities

  • Comfortably sleeps 12 guests (3 bedrooms plus),
  • 3 Bathrooms,
  • Each bedroom is uniquely decorated and furnished with a queen-size log bed and accompanying furniture custom designed for the home and handcrafted by local artisans,
  • The spacious loft has a queen trundle bed, a telescope for enjoying the night skies, and a private deck with rocking chairs,
  • The Great Room has a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace (with remote control, of course), a large flat-screen television, surround sound system, DVD Player, a movie collection, a leather sofa (sleeper) with matching loveseat, chair, and ottoman,
  • The Entertainment Room Game Room has a large flat-screen television with PlayStation 2 + games, Stereo System, DVD Player, Surround Sound, many board games, and a leather sleeper sofa,
  • The spacious Billiards Room has a beautiful cherry wood pool table,
  • The gourmet Kitchen contains Stainless Steel appliances, Brazilian granite counter tops, and is well equipped to host family holidays,
  • The Dining Room has a beautiful Eastern Red Cedar table and antler chandelier hand-made by a local artisan,
  • Very large, wrap-around covered deck for your enjoyment even during weather (snow, rain, etc),
  • Outside furniture for your comfort including hand carved rocking-chairs and a swing,
    Stainless Steel gas grill (on the covered deck - can be comfortably used during inclement weather),
  • A large hot tub is located on the lower deck for greater privacy,
  • Very luxuriously furnished and decorated,
  • Washer/Dryer,
  • Alarm system with motion sensor exterior lighting,
  • Easy access and ample parking (circular driveway),
  • Local telephone service.

Special Amenities

  • Exceptional, high elevation mountain views of the Cohutta Wilderness area,
  • 2 game rooms (traditional and electronic games),
  • 2 surround sound systems on large-screen televisions,
  • Exceptionally well decorated including high-end luxury furniture custom designed for the home,
  • Very large back yard (3 acres) including hiking trails,
  • Natural spring on the property (small pond and waterfall is planned in the future),
  • Rock campfire ring,
  • Exclusive mountain community,
  • Easy Access.

    Luxury North Georgia Cabins - Mountain Paradise Cabin Rental

Saturday, October 22, 2005

North Georgia Events for December

North Georgia Cabin Rentals - Mountain Paradise Cabin Resort Executive and luxury homes for family vacations, business retreats (seminars, training, employee incentives), and romantic getaways. Also offering concierge services (personal chef, catering, private chartered activities, limo/car service, etc.) and vacation packages (adventure, romance, weekend getaway, trips & tours).

North Georgia Attractions and Events - December


Young Harris College (Jan 1 - Dec 30); Cosmic Shows @ the Rollins Planetarium

East Fannin Elementary School (Jan 14-16); North Georgia Adventure Race

Fannin County High Performing Arts Centers (Jan 15); Bettine Clemen Concert

Young Harris College (Jan 16-18); Fine Arts Exhibit

Hayesville NC (Feb 11-13); Licklog Players

Hayesville NC (Feb 18-20); Licklog Players

Dahlonega (Feb 18-20); Literary Festival

North Georgia Cabin Rentals

North Georgia Events for October 2005

North Georgia Cabin Rentals - Mountain Paradise Cabin Resort Executive and luxury homes for family vacations, business retreats (seminars, training, employee incentives), and romantic getaways. Also offering concierge services (personal chef, catering, private chartered activities, limo/car service, etc.) and vacation packages (adventure, romance, weekend getaway, trips & tours).

North Georgia Attractions and Events - October

October 01 - October 31, 2005
Southern Tree Plantation Fall Fun
- 4.7 miles south of Blairsville

October 07 - October 09, 2005
Sorghum Festival
- Blairsville, Ga. From

October 07 - October 16, 2005
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
- Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
- Hiawassee, Ga.

October 07 - October 08, 2005
Flea Market
- St. Anthony's Church

October 08 - October 09, 2005
Cherry Log Festival
- Cherry Log, Ga.

October 08 - October 09, 2005
Georgia Apple Festival
- Ellijay

October 08
Wild Game Dinner
Blairsville United Community Bank's Jr. Brackett Community Room

October 14 - October 16, 2005
Sorghum Festival
Blairsville, Ga.

October 14 - October 15, 2005
Fiddler's Convention
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hiawassee, Ga.

October 14 - October 15, 2005
Misty Mountain Quilters' Quiltfest 2005
North Georgia Technical College
Blairsville

October 14 - October 15, 2005
Flea Market
St. Anthony's Church

October 15 - October 16, 2005
Georgia Apple Festival
Ellijay

October 15 - October 16, 2005
Mountain Harvest Sale
Blue Ridge

October 15 - October 16, 2005
Cherry Log Festival
Cherry Log

October 15, 2005
Fall Day Hike # 1
Old Copper Trail

October 15, 2005
3rd Annual Ride for the Angels
United Community Bank Pavillion

October 21 - October 23, 2005
Sorghum Festival
Blairsville, Ga.

October 21 - November 13, 2005
Blue Ridge Community Theater / The Nerd
Blue Ridge Community Theater

October 22 - October 23, 2005
Mountain Harvest Sale
Blue Ridge

October 22 - October 23, 2005
Moonshine Festival
Dawsonville

October 23 - October 28, 2005
Ducktown Haunted House
Ducktown Basin Musem Hoist House

October 28 - October 31, 2005
Haunted House
Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association

October 30
Punkin Pickin Special
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

October 31
Trick or Treat Safe Zone
McCaysville, Ga. & Copperhill, TN

October 31
Halloween Safe Zone
Blue Ridge

October 31
McCaysville & Ducktown- Trick-or-Treat Safe Zone
McCaysville, Ga. & Copperhill, TN

October 31
2nd Annual Copper Basin Halloween Costume Parade
Downtown McCaysville and Copperhill

North Georgia Cabin Rentals

Blue Ridge Cabin Rental - Pet Friendly

Mountain Paradise is a full service North Georgia Cabin Rental Resort that offers pet-friendly accomodations. There's no reason to leave Rover at home. Share your vacation to the North Georgia Mountains with your best friend. Most of our homes are pet-friendly and accept 1 or 2 pets. Blue Ridge Cabin Rental - Pet Friendly

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Pet Friendly North Georgia Cabin Rental

Mountain Paradise is a full service North Georgia Cabin Rentals that offers pet-friendly accomodations. There's no reason to leave Rover at home. Share your vacation to the North Georgia Mountains with your best friend. Most of our homes are pet-friendly and accept 1 or 2 pets.

North Georgia Cabin Rental - Pet Friendly


What is the Difference between a Cabin Company and a Cabin Resort

Simple. The level of luxurious accomodations and services. A cabin company provides the client with contact informaton and possibly a recommendation on activities or attractions. A resort provides recommendations based on a client requirements or desires, makes all the arrangements to fit the schedule of the client, and follows up with the client to ensure he or she is completely satisified with the arrangments and the activities. This is the level of service a client can expect of Mountain Paradise. You will not find this level of service anywhere else in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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North Georgia Events for November

North Georgia Cabin Rentals - Mountain Paradise Cabin Resort
Executive and luxury homes for family vacations, business retreats (seminars, training, employee incentives), and romantic getaways. Also offering concierge services (personal chef, catering, private chartered activities, limo/car service, etc.) and vacation packages (adventure, romance, weekend getaway, trips & tours).

North Georgia Events and Attractions for November

October 21 - November 13, 2005
Blue Ridge Community Theater / The Nerd
Blue Ridge Community Theater

November 05
Fall Day Hike #2

November 05, 2005
Nature Photography Workshop
Ocoee Whitewater Center in Ducktown, TN

November 05
John C Campbell Folk School Blacksmith Auction
John C Campbell School

November 11 - November 12, 2005
Starry Night Stroll Weekend
McCaysville, Ga. & Copperhill, TN

November 12
Veterans Day Parade / Blue Ridge
Down Town Blue Ridge

November 19
Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association Holiday Art Show & Sale
Arts Association Building
Blue Ridge

November 19 - December 20, 2005
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Christmas Express
Blue Ridge

November 19
Holiday Open House
Down Town Blue Ridge

November 19
Mistletoe Market & Sugar PlumTearoom
North Georgia Technical College
Blairsville

November 26
Light up Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge

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We Take Care of Those Who Take Care of Us



Military,
Intel Service,
Law Enforcement,
Fire Dept/EMS,
Federal Judiciary

Mountain Paradise is a full service
Luxury Cabin Resort offering stress-free, relaxing vacations to individuals, like yourselves, who have extremely demanding and highly stressful professional lives. We hoped to take a moment to introduce our resort and our services to you and your personnel and to let them know that there is a place that very much appreciates their dedication and hard work. Come to Blue Ridge and enjoy a peaceful, relaxing vacation in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.

... we take care of those who take care of us