FAQs About Our Luxury Cabin Rentals in North Georgia

Please do not attempt to use the GPS, as many of the roads in the North Georgia mountains are not mapped correctly or don’t appear in some older mapping programs. If you use a GPS, you may end up on a difficult road that dead-ends or leads you into endless circles. Seven (7) days prior to your arrival, we will send you exact, step-by-step directions to the front door of your cabin.

You don’t have to! We make it super easy – just follow the step-by-step directions that we send to you seven (7) days prior to your arrival at the cabin. You may arrive at your cabin rental any time after your assigned check-in time, locate the lockbox, and enter the code listed in the directions. You will open the box and find the cabin key inside. It’s now time to begin your vacation in the gorgeous North Georgia mountains!

Our goal is to have the cabin ready for your 4:00 pm check-in. You may request an early check-in (2-3 pm), and we will do our best to accommodate. If there are guests checking out on the day you arrive, an early check-in would not be possible. During our busy seasons, cleaners may need to spend a few extra minutes at the property to ensure everything is ready for your stay. On the rare occasion that a cleaner is still at the cabin when you arrive, please be patient and allow them to complete their job.

Although it is extremely rare, sometimes errors happen. Please call us immediately, and we will get someone out there to address the problem. Even if you don’t want someone to come out and take care of it, we would still like to know if there is a problem. Just call or email us immediately so we can address it or at least document the issue.

The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), located about 90 to 120 minutes south of our cabins. For those flying private, the Blue Ridge Sky Park and Gilmer County Airport provide closer access to the Ellijay and Blue Ridge areas.

Unless you are being dropped off by a helicopter, the only way to get to a cabin with a spectacular view of the gorgeous North Georgia mountains is to drive up the mountain. Many of the roads are steep, and many are gravel or dirt, making them quite bumpy at times. If a 4WD vehicle is needed, we will list it on that cabin’s web page. If there is no mention of a 4WD vehicle being required, it means our cleaning crew, handyman, maintenance companies, and prior guests have traveled this road and reached the cabin without any issues. Almost all of the cabins that have spectacular mountain views will have you driving in an upward direction. So, if this makes you nervous, we highly suggest one of our lower-lying water properties. Most of our lake cabins are easy to reach by car on paved roads. Feel free to call or email BEFORE booking if you would like assistance choosing a cabin based on the drive.

All the light bulbs are checked when the cleaner is there, but they occasionally burn out (sometimes several at once). Typically, we leave a light bulb or two under the kitchen sink. If it’s not too much trouble, you may replace the bulb yourself. If it’s an overhead item and you need it done immediately, please don’t hesitate to call us.

Most of the time, this falls under the common-sense rule about whether to call during the day or in the middle of the night. If you are unsure of where something is, how to operate the remote, or what the Wi-Fi code is, you can first refer to the cabin booklet or the refrigerator. If it’s 1:00 in the morning and the remote doesn’t work, you can’t find the can opener, or you notice there aren’t enough towels in your rental cabin, please wait until morning to address this. If you arrive and any appliance, including the hot tub, A/C, or heat, is not working, please call us immediately. Our goal is to ensure you have an enjoyable vacation, and we are here to help – please don’t hesitate to call between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., even if it’s a “minor” issue.

All of our cabin rentals have washer/dryers for you to use if needed. We even leave you two laundry pods if you would like to do a load of laundry or refresh your towels. If you bring extra laundry detergent, just get the regular kind, not the high-efficiency kind. 

Yes, all of our cabin rentals are within 15-25 minutes from a grocery store, including Super Walmart and Ingles in both the lovely mountain towns of Ellijay and Blue Ridge. You will most likely pass one on the way to your cabin.

When you arrive, your cabin will have all the basics that you will need for your stay. This includes sheets, towels, and items for cooking and eating (dishes, silverware, cookware, etc.) All of our cabins are individually owned, so the styles and supplies vary from cabin to cabin, but there will be enough to serve the number of guests that your cabin rental can accommodate. If you have a specific gadget, tool, or pot you rely on for cooking, feel free to bring it from home. When you arrive, we will have left a starter supply of basic paper goods and soaps to help you get through the first 24 hours. There will be a mini shampoo, a bar of soap, and a roll of toilet paper in each bathroom. In the kitchen, you will find one roll of paper towels, three (3) white trash bags, dish soap, and dishwashing detergent. We also leave a pod or two for laundry. There will be a dishcloth to wash your dishes, but if you prefer a sponge or brush, please bring one with you. If you have a pet, be sure to bring a crate if you are going to leave your furry friend alone in the cabin. Also, bring an extra towel or blanket if you would like Fido to sit with you on the furnishings. We will provide a pet bed and food/water bowl. 

Unfortunately, we cannot leave any food items in the cabin due to liability issues, but you will most likely find coffee filters, salt and pepper shakers, and occasionally unopened items such as tea bags or spices.

Check your specific cabin rental page to see what type of grill is provided. You would need to bring your own charcoal and lighter fluid for charcoal grills (only two cabins have these). We provide the propane for gas grills, and there is typically an extra tank locked up next to the grill in case you run out.

No. Each cabin has a maximum occupancy listed on the cabin page. We do not allow additional guests above that number. We take great pride in our beautiful cabins, and to maintain them without overuse, additional guests are not permitted. We also know that the water and septic can accommodate the maximum occupancy, and we don’t want to cause any damage from too many guests using the facility.

We supply two (2) bath towels, one (1) hand towel, and two (2) washcloths per guest listed on your cabin rental reservation form, so please be sure to put the correct number of guests you will have. This ensures you have the proper number waiting for you when you arrive at the cabin.

No, we do not have extra towels for the hot tub, but you are welcome to bring some of your own if the two we leave out for you are not enough.

If you feel the cleaner has gone above and beyond in their job and you would like to leave a little bit extra, you absolutely can leave a tip.

If your cabin has a wood-burning fireplace or fire pit, we will leave approximately 10-12 pieces of firewood out for you during your stay. This is valid from October through March (if your cabin does NOT provide firewood, it will be listed in the cabin description). We do not provide kindling/starter, so you may want to consider bringing a Duraflame-type log or other starter wood. No liquid accelerant is allowed in any form as it is very dangerous. For April through September, you may use the outside fireplaces and fire pits, but you will need to bring your own wood. All indoor fireplaces are non-operational from April through September and cannot be used during those months. 

Please place all bagged trash in the outside trash cans. (Walnut Mtn guests need to take their trash to the dumpster near the gate.) Our cleaners will take your trash away after you depart. If you have excess trash that does not fit in the outdoor trash cans provided for you, you have several options:

1. You can take the bagged trash to our office and place it in our dumpster. The address is 950 Appalachian Hwy, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.
2. You can take it to a local dump (for a small fee) in Ellijay or Blue Ridge/Mineral Bluff.
3. Orc for $30, contact our office to arrange a one-time pickup of up to 4 bags of your trash to be hauled away during your stay.

Sometimes utilities go out in the mountains, especially during storms. Just call the 888 number on the fridge and let the property manager know. We’ll make all the necessary calls, and utilities are usually restored in a reasonable amount of time. Keep in mind that we have no control over a utility outage.

We allow up to 2 dogs per cabin, with a $75 pet fee at almost all of our cabin rentals. If you would like to bring additional dogs, please check with the staff, as some properties allow this, and there will be an extra charge of $75/dog. If you are bringing a dog, please be sure to read over our Pet Policy, so you know what we expect. No other pets are allowed. You can browse all of our pet-friendly North Georgia cabin rentals here.

Yes! North Georgia is incredibly dog-friendly. Popular trails like Benton MacKaye and Amicalola Falls allow leashed dogs. Many local breweries and restaurants with outdoor seating, such as Grumpy Old Men Brewing in Blue Ridge or River Street Tavern in Ellijay, welcome your furry friends. We provide a pet bed and bowls in our cabins to make your “Fido-friendly” vacation seamless.

Our cabins are centrally located to the best of North Georgia! Most rentals are within a 20-minute drive of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Mercier Orchards, and the antique shops of Downtown Ellijay. For outdoor enthusiasts, we are close to the Aska Adventure Area for hiking and the Toccoa River for tubing and trout fishing. Check out our favorite things to do in North Georgia!

For the best North Georgia fall colors, we recommend booking our Mountain View cabins or those located in higher elevations like Mineral Bluff. Peak leaf season is typically late October through early November. If you prefer waterfront views, our Lake Blue Ridge and Coosawattee River cabins offer stunning reflections of the autumn leaves right off your private deck.

The weather in the Blue Ridge Mountains can change quickly. We recommend “mountain casual” attire: layers for chilly mornings, sturdy hiking boots, and swimwear for the hot tub (available year-round). Don’t forget a camera for the wildlife and a physical map or our printed directions, as cell service can be spotty on the trails!

This is definitely a possibility, as all of the above live in abundance in the beautiful North Georgia mountains, but the good news is, most of the time, you will not encounter any of them. If you do, it’s typically outside of your cabin; on rare occasions, they do get inside (not the bears). All of our cabin rentals are under regular pest control service, but at certain times of the year, you may still encounter some of the insects. You might run into some extra luck during the winter months, due to hibernating ladybugs.  They like to come out on the warmer days.  Keep in mind, they are harmless.  If you have a critter or bug phobia, this may not be the ideal vacation for you, as an anxiety attack does not make for an enjoyable trip.

You may hear noises outside, and that is not unusual in any way. There is abundant wildlife in the mountains. Just sit back and enjoy the wildlife from the deck or through the window. You may also hear nuts drop on the roof, especially in the fall. Metal roofs can be loud, but the sound of rain on them is wonderful!

Several of our cabin rentals are truly secluded, and you will feel like you are the only ones out there; however, most will have other cabins nearby. Keep in mind that even if there are other properties nearby, you will still have plenty of privacy at your cabin, as we don’t include them in our program if they are too close to a neighboring cabin. Feel free to check with our reservation office if you have any questions regarding privacy/seclusion.

That totally depends on your carrier and where in the Georgia Mountains your cabin is located. Most will get some cell service, and we have noted that Verizon and AT&T seem to have the best coverage in the North Georgia Mountains. All of the cabin rentals have landlines, and the number will be listed in your directions. Note that no long-distance calls can be dialed out.

All of our cabin rentals have Wi-Fi service, but interruptions may occur due to local service provider outages or maintenance issues. This is rare, but if you are conducting business, studying for finals, or waiting for an important email and can’t afford to have Wi-Fi down for even a few minutes, we recommend bringing a backup portable hotspot to support your cell service.

For our larger cabin rentals with more than two (2) bedrooms, we simply lock the third or fourth bedroom and charge a lower nightly rate and a lower cleaning fee. Don’t worry, there will not be any other parties sharing the cabin with you.

You can cancel your reservation up to 30 days prior to arrival for a $100 cancellation fee.

If you are less than 30 days from your arrival date, Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals can open up your dates to see if they rebook. If the cabin rebooks at the same rental rate, you will have the opportunity to stay with us within 90 days of the original reservation dates. If your cabin does not rebook, there is no refund or rescheduling. If you need to change your reservation, you can do so up to 30 days prior to arrival for a $50 change fee.

See Five Star Lodge and Stables, Edgewater, Hunters Lodge, and Stoney River Lodge for those specific change/cancellation policies. 

No, parties are allowed. No guests other than those noted on the reservation are allowed. If additional guests are at the cabin without our prior knowledge and permission, you may be evicted.

No. You must sign a waiver to use any watercraft. We need one waiver per adult (children’s names can be added to the bottom of the parent’s waiver). Please submit the waivers BEFORE your arrival date so we can get you the code to unlock the canoe. If you have forgotten to fax or scan your waiver, you can hand-deliver it to the Blue Ridge office located at 950 Appalachian Hwy. If it’s after 5, just leave it in the mailbox. If you need one printed out, please call the 888 875 5669 number and press #2, if someone is in the office, they can assist you with this. (not open on the weekends).

Email our office at info@morningbreezecabinrentals.com and let us know what you forgot and where you may have left it. There is a $25 fee to have anything shipped back. You will also have the option to pick up your item at our Blue Ridge office, but please don’t head over until we confirm the item is available for pickup and you have checked our office hours.

Lucky for you, 95% of our cabins have the Damage Protection Waiver included in the fee. This is a non-refundable charge that is included on all reservations. It provides up to $600 in protection for accidental or unintentional damage to the rental property and its contents. We require notification of any incidents prior to your departure to qualify for this coverage (please read our terms and conditions for a full explanation of coverage).

As long as you follow the check-out instructions, you should not incur any extra cleaning fees. If you leave your dishes/pots/pans unwashed and piled on the stove/sink, have thrown garbage in the indoor or outdoor pail without a liner, or left dog droppings inside or on the decks of the cabins, you will most likely be charged an extra fee.