North Georgia is known for its quaint B&Bs, wineries, mountain cabins and chalets, and inns. When you add the beautiful vistas, hiking trails and water falls, and tons of activities, you have the makings for an amazing day trip, weekend trip, or even a longer vacation.
However, are you ready to break out and experience North Georgia in a new way? If so, read on. Take a look at some of the unique options for places to stay in North Georgia.
Treehouses
Even as a kid, I loved treehouses. As an adult, I religiously watched “Treehouse Masters” and even sent a video in to the show, hoping they’d chose our farm for a tree house. Sadly, we were not chosen. But there are now tree houses all over the state of Georgia that can be rented for a night or longer.
The Sereni-tree House (shown above and in the feature photo) is located near Suches with one bedroom and bath. It’s beautiful year round.
The Firefly Bend Treehouse has one bedroom and bath, and a hot tub. The treehouse, along with two others and the master cabin, sits on 5 acres of land surrounded by national forest.
Other treehouses are larger, with more bedrooms. For other available treehouses in the state, search “treehouses” on Airbnb.com.
Glamping
I loved the movie Out of Africa, and ever since I saw it, I’ve had this huge desire to go to Africa on a safari. I want those amazing tents that were pictured in the movie and I think I could really enjoy dressing like Meryl Streep did in the movie. Bob, however, has already done a day tour in Kenya while in Africa on a mission trip and has no real desire to spend the kind of money to go back to see more my way. So, glamping in North Georgia could be the next best thing for us.
There are several levels of places to stay under the heading of glamping. For me, the large canvas tent with the huge bed is a must. Something like this:
Or this:
Finally in glamping category are camping trailers. This is just one example:
All of these examples are from Georgia Glamping Company. Other options are available by googling “glamping in North Georgia.”
Yurts
Yurts are now available in several Georgia State Parks. State parks which offer art accommodations in North Georgia include: Tugaloo State Park near Lavonia; Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn near Dalton; Red Top Mountain State Park near Acworth; Fort Yargo State Park near Winder. Yurts are also available to rent from private owners, such as Cedar House Inn & Yurts, a B&B establishment for adults only
Barrel Cabins
Unicoi State Park near Helen offer barrel cabins, which are totally unique. Each cabin is shaped like a wine barrel placed on its side and offer one or two bedroom options.
Train cars
My grandson Caleb is not yet 4 but he loves trains. LOVES! As in stop in the middle of a road and not move if a train is in sight. I cannot imagine anything he would enjoy more than staying in a train car. We’ve stayed at the Chattanooga Choo Choo several times, but never in a train car. Sadly, I always thought that was a missed opportunity. Until now!
One train enthusiast has totally restored a 1929 caboose which he now offers up as a place to stay. And for fans of antiques, the caboose sits next to the owners Black Bears Antiques.
Conestoga wagon camping
Last, but certainly not least, is the most unique accommodation I found. On The Rock Ranch, a dude ranch located in The Rock, Georgia, outside Atlanta, you and up to 63 of your friends could stay in a group of Conestoga wagons. Each wagon has four sets of bunk beds and can accommodate 8 people. Wagons are rented separately or in a group for as little as $30.00 a person and includes linens, firewood, paper goods, picnic tables, port-a-potties and more. Although the ranch is closed at this time because of COVID, it’s not too early to think about doing something totally off the wall–like a wagon train experience with your many best friends.
Any of these options can provide special memories for you and your family. Be aware that these accommodations get booked up early, so plan and book early!
