Mountain getaway · Near Atlanta
The mountain getaway that's closer than you think.
Blue Ridge is about two hours north of Atlanta, close enough for a Friday-night getaway. The Black Ember is a modern A-frame in the woods there, with a barrel sauna, a hot tub, a fire pit, and high-speed Wi-Fi if you need to stretch the weekend into Monday.
- About 2 hours from Atlanta
- Private sauna, hot tub & fire pit
- Three-hole putting green
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Sleeps 5 · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
- 10 min to downtown Blue Ridge
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Leave work, wake up in the mountains
Head up I-575 and GA-515 and you're in the North Georgia mountains in about two hours. The last stretch to the cabin is a gravel road with a few rough spots; most cars handle it fine, just take it slow.
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Everything you came up here for
A private barrel sauna, a hot tub, a wood fire pit, and a putting green at the cabin. Downtown Blue Ridge, Mercier Orchards, the Toccoa River, Lake Blue Ridge, and miles of national forest trails close by.
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Good in every season
Fall color turns the woods around the house red and gold. Winter is made for the sauna and hot tub. Spring and summer are for the river and the lake.
- 5
- Guests
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Beds
- 2
- Full baths
“We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property this weekend! Everything was absolutely perfect, from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. The house was beautiful, cozy, spotless, and had everything we needed to feel right at home. The location was lovely, and the peaceful surroundings made our getaway even more special. You can truly tell that a lot of thought and care went into making this property a welcoming and comfortable place for guests. We enjoyed every moment of our stay and honestly didn't want to leave! We would absolutely love to come back and stay here again. Highly recommend this beautiful property to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable getaway in Blue Ridge! Thank you for making our weekend so special!”
Isabel D. · November 2026 · via Airbnb · 5.0 average from 7 reviews
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Good to know.
About two hours depending on traffic, mostly via I-575 north and GA-515.
The last stretch is gravel with a few rough spots. Most cars handle it fine; just take it slow.
Yes, high-speed Wi-Fi.
Any season. Fall color usually peaks in late October into early November, winter is perfect for the sauna and hot tub, and summer is for the river and lake.
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