Main Level Amenities

A washer and dryer with a starting supply of detergent.

A bedroom (king sized) with a Flat Screen TV and full bathroom.

Rustic bedroom - Appalachian Promise - Mount Laurel Cabin Rentals - Blue Ridge, Georgia

A full sized kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a full sized 6 person dining room table. The setup works out perfectly for longer stays as you can save a lot of money by avoiding pricey restaurants for every meal. It’s nice to have an oven if you do feel like cooking. With views like this who needs a restaurant?

Fully equipped kitchen - Appalachian Promise - Mount Laurel Cabin Rentals - Blue Ridge, Georgia

Living room with satellite TV, a DVD player, 3 leather sofas/recliners, and a gas fireplace. The couches were very comfortable. The fireplace can only be turned on seasonally which is a bit of a bummer. However, the outdoor fire-pit is perfect for warmer months. High ceilings and nice rustic touches added to the secluded mountain in the wilderness atmosphere.

A view of the living room from the loft - Appalachian Promise - Mount Laurel Cabin Rentals - Blue Ridge, Georgia
Rustic living room of Appalachian Promise - Mount Laurel Cabin Rentals - Blue Ridge, Georgia

A deck, complete with rocking chairs, a grill, and a small table

Deck with a nice wooded view - Appalachian Promise - Mount Laurel Cabin Rentals - Blue Ridge, Georgia

Upper Level Amenities

Master bedroom with jacuzzi bathroom. Also access to a deck with 2 lounger chairs and beautiful wooded views!

Jacuzzi bathroom of Appalachian Promise - Mount Laurel Cabin Rentals - Blue Ridge, Georgia

Loft area with day bed, games, and a game table.

Loft of Appalachian Promise - Mount Laurel Cabin Rentals - Blue Ridge, Georgia

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Appalachian Promise despite preferring hotels and resorts over cabin rentals. There are a few areas that need improvement, however, as a whole we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to others. For the affordability and great amenities, it is definitely a steal. Take a look below at some of the pluses and minuses of the cabin.

Pro’s

*We did not see a single bug in the house. They use electronic bug repellents, which really seemed to work as there were hundreds of bugs on the deck, yet not a single ant spotted inside.

*Nice shady, wooded area. Great views from the deck, no sun shining in through the cabin or on the decks. Very peaceful setting with not much in the way of noise. You really feel alone in the woods here. Appalachian Promise is a great place to get away from it all.

*Plenty of space. The cabin can sleep up to 8. There are so many extra rooms, decks, and amenities to enjoy during your stay. You will not feel cramped whatsoever.

*Very affordable

*Easy and fast check in. Easy check out procedures. Friendly staff at check in office.

*Hiking sticks included. Be sure to bring one with on any area hike. They are great for extra balance, especially trekking up and downhill.

Con’s

*Tons of daddy long legs outside, especially by the patio and fire-pit at night. At times, hard to walk due to the heavy infestation.

*TV’s are a bit outdated and could use a major upgrade.

*More rustic/mountain themed decor would be nice in the following areas: bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, and entryway. The rustic theme throughout the house is a bit inconsistent.

*The solar powered lights by the fire-pit were not working. This is unfortunate as it would have been much easier to see at night had they been working.

*The kitchen faucet needs to be repaired – it was not shutting off all the way.

*The hot tub took a long time to heat up.

*Larger windows to take in the wooded views would have been nice. The cabin lacks windows, especially in the living room area.

*Fireplace only operates seasonally.

A few guidelines

*No pets are allowed.

*Because it is so secluded and you need to take a gravel road, you will want to plan for at least a 20 minute drive into the Blue Ridge downtown area.

*Pricing does not include a mandatory $85 cleaning fee. You must also provide a $200 security deposit when booking (you will receive it back as long as there are no damages).

*A minimum night stay applies throughout the year (for example 4 nights are required during Thanksgiving and 3 during the winter holidays)

*Be prepared for possible wildlife sightings (black bear, etc.) due to the secluded, wooded location. A list of bear safety tips are included with the paperwork at the cabin.

*Most restaurants and shops in the Blue Ridge downtown area close a bit early and some are closed on Sunday. Check individual websites before making the drive.

*Check in time is 4:00pm and check out is 11:00am. You must call ahead of time to see if an early check in is available. You will check in/check out at the Mount Laurel Cabin Rental Office and receive/return your keys.

*You may or may not be able to get cell phone service, depending on your provider.