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Cherry Log, GA Cabin Rental — The Lazy Laurel
Escape to the North Georgia mountains in Cherry Log! Perfectly positioned just 20 minutes from Blue Ridge and Ellijay, the cozy Lazy Laurel is one of the area's favorite cabin rentals. Featuring private bedrooms and bathrooms on each floor, a game room, hot tub and fire pit, our cabin is a great place to relax and enjoy the clean mountain air. Our secluded location with year-round mountain views and the waterfall sounds from nearby Fightingtown Creek form the perfect backdrop for your next mountain getaway. Click below to book today or feel free to contact us with any questions.
Escape to the mountains
A Cozy Cherry Log Cabin Rental Getaway
Cherry Log, GA is located an hour and a half from Atlanta and is the perfect little town for your next mountain escape. The historic downtowns of Blue Ridge, GA and Ellijay, GA are less than 20 minutes away, offering great local dining and shopping options. Some of the most scenic hiking trails in North Georgia are all within an hour’s drive from our cabin. Looking for a place to just getaway and do nothing? The Lazy Laurel is secluded and peaceful with year-round mountain views and sounds from nearby waterfalls. Relax on our porch, our cozy living room, in the hot tub or by the fire pit. Our game room has enough games and activities to create family memories.
Searching for Blue Ridge cabin rentals but want peaceful seclusion? Cherry Log offers the perfect solution. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Blue Ridge and equidistant to Ellijay, Cherry Log provides mountain tranquility while keeping you close to everything that makes the Blue Ridge area famous. Enjoy easy access to Blue Ridge’s scenic railway, downtown restaurants and shops, local breweries, and mountain adventures – then return to your private Cherry Log retreat. It’s the best of both worlds: Blue Ridge accessibility with Cherry Log serenity.
Explore Blue Ridge & Ellijay from Your Cherry Log Base Camp
The Lazy Laurel is a great place to just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of Cherry Log. For our more active guests, our central location between Blue Ridge and Ellijay makes us the perfect base camp for mountain adventures. Spend your day exploring downtown Blue Ridge, then return to the serenity of Cherry Log. Take your Jeep or 4-wheel drive vehicle for a great day trip on the Cashes Valley trail, located a half mile from our cabin. Visit Blue Ridge’s famous scenic railway or explore local wineries. Take a day trip to Amicalola Falls State Park. Visit us in the Summer to enjoy all of the great rivers and creeks around us. Fly fishing around Blue Ridge can’t be beat and spending a day floating down the Toccoa River is the best way to escape the Summer heat.
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Features and Ammenities
The Lazy Laurel Cabin Layout
The first level of our cabin features a large porch with a built in dog gate to keep your fur babies contained while you enjoy the views. A grill and outdoor dining area round out the amenities on the top porch. Step inside to our cozy living room with cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace, full kitchen, coffee bar and king size master suite with attached full bathroom and dual sinks.
Downstairs features our game room with bar area, pull out sofa, large Smart TV, pool table, air hockey and our queen bed guest suite with attached full bathroom.
Step outside from the game room to our lower patio and enjoy the views from the hot tub or fire pit!
Dog friendly
We welcome up to two well behaved dogs to our property. The porch features a custom gate to keep dogs contained while enjoying the porch.
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Things To Do Near Cherry Log, Blue Ridge & Ellijay
Mercier Orchards
U-pick apples and blueberries, ciders and wines, market and bakery located just a few miles down the road.
Trout fishing
Some of the best trout fishing in North Georgia is within an hour of our cabin.
Zip Line tours
Kids and adults alike love the nearby zip line and canopy tours offered in Blue Ridge.
Blue Ridge & Ellijay Wineries and Breweries
Several award-winning wineries and breweries are located in nearby Blue Ridge and Ellijay, all within 20 minutes of Cherry Log.
Hiking and waterfalls
Short, long, difficult or easy; there are plenty of hiking options within a short drive of the cabin. Stroll down our private street and enjoy some of the best mountain views in the area.
Expedition Bigfoot
Learn about the legend on the Sasquatch at the nearby Expedition Bigfoot.
Tubing and kayaking
There is no better way to spend a summer day than in the water. The nearby Toccoa river offers many outfitters providing kayak and tubing trips.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Ride the historic railway through North Georgia's mountains. The train station is located in beautiful downtown Blue Ridge, just 20 minutes from the cabin.
Cherry Log, GA FAQs:
How far is Cherry Log from Atlanta? Cherry Log is an hour and a half from Downtown Atlanta, GA.
How far is Cherry Log from Blue Ridge, GA? Cherry Log, GA sits in between Ellijay and Blue Ridge, less than 20 minutes from either town’s Downtown district.
What is there to do in Cherry Log, GA? Cherry Log offers hiking, horseback riding, and off-road trails through Cashes Valley, along with easy access to the restaurants, shops, and breweries of nearby Blue Ridge and Ellijay. The town itself is peaceful and secluded, the perfect base camp for North Georgia mountain adventures.
What are the nearest airports to Cherry Log, GA? Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are both about 1.5 hours from Cherry Log, GA.
Is 4WD necessary for Cherry Log, GA? No, although AWD or 4WD is recommended in snowy conditions as smaller towns like Cherry Log lack the equipment to clear the roads quickly after a Winter storm.
Are the roads steep in Cherry Log? Cherry Log is located in the North Georgia mountains so expect some steeper roads as you head North out of Atlanta. If you are concerned about steep and narrow roads, just use your GPS to route on highways as much as possible to your destination.
Are the roads well-maintained in Cherry Log? Most of the roads around Cherry Log are well maintained paved asphalt roads although some of the neighborhood roads are gravel. Upon venturing out to outdoor activities, also expect to be on Forest Service dirt roads as you enter the Aska adventure area.
Is Cherry Log, GA in the Appalachian Mountains? Cherry Log is located in the Blue Ridge mountains, which is a sub-range of the Appalachian Mountain chain.
Are cabin rentals available in Cherry Log, GA? Yes, this is the draw for most people in the area looking for a more secluded place to stay compared to the busier nearby towns of Ellijay and Blue Ridge, GA.
What is the best time to visit Cherry Log, GA? Cherry Log is a great place to stay year-round, depending on the experience one is after. Like most mountain towns, Fall is the most popular time to visit Cherry Log to enjoy the amazing colors of the leave changes. Winter is a great opportunity to enjoy the occasional peaceful snow day and longer-range views after the leaves drop. Spring offers great hiking opportunities and the best waterfall water volume of the year. Summer is the favorite for those wanting to enjoy all of the nearby water activities like tubing on the Toccoa River and rafting on the nearby Ocoee.