Log Cabin Near Unicoi · Private Hot Tub · Outdoor TV

Deer Ridge is a single-level log cabin near Helen, built for one thing: a romantic getaway. Spend the morning hiking at Unicoi State Park, five minutes up the road, then come back to a king bed, a gas fireplace and a screened porch where the private hot tub glows under LED lights. Put a game on the outdoor TV, light the grill, and let the North Georgia trees handle the rest.

INSIDE THE CABIN
Pull up on the gravel drive and walk straight into a log cabin that sits entirely on one level: vaulted wood ceilings, French doors and windows that fill with trees in every direction. The open great room runs from the sofa and TV to the round dining table and kitchen, with the bedroom tucked behind a partition wall. It's small in the best way, and guests keep calling it spotless.

THE SCREENED PORCH
Most evenings end out here. The private hot tub has LED mood lighting, gets a full professional clean between every reservation and stays hot all year. Above it, an outdoor TV is mounted to the wall, so movie night can happen from the water. Add a gas grill, two wicker chairs, a little glass table and string lights, and you have a second living room with forest views that works in rain, cold or bug season.

GREAT ROOM
From Labor Day through Memorial Day, the gas fireplace takes the chill off. Stream a show, set up the chessboard, or pull out a board game and open a bottle of wine. A Bluetooth speaker and fast WiFi reach every corner, and the sofa folds out into a sleeper for a third or fourth guest.

BEDROOM
The king bed is dressed in layered linens with spare pillows and blankets close by, lamps on both nightstands and a mini-split for heat and AC. The hot tub is just outside, so a midnight soak is a short walk away.

KITCHEN & COFFEE BAR
Everything for breakfast in or a slow dinner: full-size fridge with freezer, range and oven, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, blender, toaster, pots, pans and stemware. Mornings start at the coffee bar, with a pod machine, a row of mugs and a shelf of flavored syrups. Then carry your cup onto the porch.

BATHROOM
A full bath with tub-shower, stacked towels, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and shower gel. There's no washer or dryer at the cabin, so pack enough clothes for your stay.

OUT AND ABOUT
From the cabin in the woods, Unicoi State Park is about 5 minutes away for lake walks and hiking. Anna Ruby Falls, with its paved trail to twin waterfalls, is about 10. Downtown Helen's Bavarian streets, beer halls and summer river tubing are about 10 minutes, Smithgall Woods State Park 10 to 15, and local wineries such as Yonah Mountain, Habersham and Cavender Creek 15 to 25. Brasstown Bald, the state's highest summit, is about 45 minutes.

WHO DEER RIDGE SUITS
- Couples marking an anniversary, a birthday or a honeymoon
- Partners who need two days with nothing on the calendar
- Hikers and waterfall chasers who want a soak waiting at the end of the trail
- Wine-country weekenders who'd rather grill on the porch than wait for a table
Up to 4 can sleep here with the sleeper sofa, but Deer Ridge is made for two. Not suited to pets, groups or events.

GUEST ACCESS
The whole cabin is yours: the great room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and the screened porch with its hot tub, outdoor TV and grill. Nothing is shared. Check-in is contactless with a keypad smart lock, so you can arrive on your own schedule after 4:00 PM. We're Superhosts who live nearby and usually respond within the hour, with a local team on call during your stay.

PARKING
Free parking right at the cabin on the gravel drive. No street parking to hunt for and no permits or passes needed.

HOUSE RULES
- Check-in after 4:00 PM, checkout by 10:00 AM
- Maximum 4 guests (king bed plus sleeper sofa)
- No pets, please
- No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property
- No parties or events
- Hot tub: shower before you soak and put the cover back on when you're done
- The gas fireplace runs Labor Day through Memorial Day