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Red Barn Retreat | Pool, Cabana + Putting Green

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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Dining
Property grounds
Interior
Welcome to Southern Ridge Manor, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy long-range mountain views from the 4 covered porches or unwind by one of two fireplaces. With a heated pool, cabana, and putting green on site, you'll find plenty of activities to enjoy at this luxurious retreat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

7 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Red Barn Retreat | Pool, Cabana + Putting Green

Welcome to Southern Ridge Manor, where farmhouse charm meets resort-style fun! Lounge by the pool, sip a drink in the cabana, or fire up the Kamado & Weber grills for a feast. Getting here is a breeze with all-paved roads, and you’ll be just 12 minutes from the shops and dining of downtown Blue Ridge plus the sister towns of McCaysville, GA & Copperhill, TN. The perfect mix of relaxation and adventure awaits

• Seasonally Heated Pool (April–Sept, set to 80°). Upgrade to 85° or off-season heating available—pricing based on fuel cost. Contact us for a quote.
• 6-Person Hot Tub
• 5-Hole Putting Green (rare find in Blue Ridge!)
• Covered Deck & Lounge Area with fire table
• Long-Range Mountain Views
• 6 Suites each with private en-suite baths
• Bunk Room (twin over full) with shared bath
• Luxury Linens & Towels provided
• 4 Acres of Private Property
• Close to Town: 7 miles to Ingles Market, 9 miles to downtown Blue Ridge (restaurants, shops, train, breweries & wineries)
• 4 Covered Porches (front, back, hot tub deck, & private King suite)
• 2 Fireplaces (wood-burning outdoors, gas indoors)
• Fire Table on hot tub deck
• Wood-Burning Fire Pit with 10 Adirondack chairs + firewood included
• Chef’s Kitchen fully stocked
• Coffee Bar: Keurig, drip coffee maker, bean grinder, K-cups & filters
• Starter Pantry & Starter Essential Supplies included
• Game Room: shuffleboard, foosball, arcade, card table, TV, board games, full-size cornhole
• Outdoor Cooking: Weber 4-burner gas grill (propane included) + Kamado Joe smoker (BYO charcoal & wood chips)
• Full Laundry Room with detergent included
• Hotel-Size Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash)
• Hair Dryers in every bathroom
• Optional Services: private chef, grocery delivery & concierge (extra fee)
• Easy Access: all paved roads, no steep terrain, no 4WD required
• Whole-Home Generator for peace of mind during outages

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Upper Level: King Suite with flat-screen TV and spa-style bath (double vanity, stand-alone shower, garden tub, private toilet room). Large private covered patio with mountain views. Also on this level: Queen bedroom + Bunk Room (twin over full) sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath (tub/shower combo).

Main Level: Open-concept Kitchen, Dining Room, and Living Room with fireplace + large-screen TV. Covered rocking-chair porch and outdoor deck with fireplace for dining, grilling, or simply enjoying the view.

Lower Level: 4 Queen Suites, each with en-suite bath (tub/shower) + flat-screen TV—perfect for privacy. Game Room with shuffleboard, foosball, arcade, card table, and large-screen TV. Walk-out access to deck with fire table, hot tub, putting green, and fire pit.

ESSENTIALS & SUPPLIES PROVIDED

We stock the cabin with starter essentials: 14 rolls of toilet paper, 2 rolls of paper towels, trash bags, new kitchen sponge, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, and hand soap at every sink.

Pantry basics: sugar, sea salt, pepper grinder, and spice rack. Outdoor supplies: propane for the Weber grill + firewood for the fire pit. Bath amenities: hotel-size shampoo, conditioner, oatmeal soap, and hair dryers in every bathroom.

HEART OF BLUE RIDGE AREA ACTIVITIES

Southern Ridge Manor puts you close to it all: golfing, boating, biking, whitewater rafting, zip lining, tubing, trout fishing, kayaking, horseback riding—even tank driving and car-crushing! Or explore boutique and antique shopping, scenic train rides, wineries, breweries, cocktail bars, U-Pick farms, and incredible restaurants.

PRICING DETAILS

• Nightly rate covers 1–8 guests; $20 per night for each additional guest (max 14). Quotes will be calculated based on the number of guests entered.
• Cleaning fee directly supports our 3-step process: post-checkout clean, pre-checkin staging, and a 2-hour quality control inspection before arrival.
• $1,000 refundable security deposit held via card on file, in addition to Accidental Damage Protection coverage.

HEATED POOL & HOT TUB
• Hot tub heated year-round.
• Pool season: April 1 – Sept 30, maintained at 80°. Optional upgrade to 85° with fuel cost (based on temps & propane rates).
• Off-season pool heating (Oct–Mar) available if temps stay above 35°. Requires advance request; costs apply. Contact us for an estimate.
• Note: If temps fall below 35°, pool heating may not be possible.

NO WORRIES
All stays include Accidental Damage Protection—because accidents happen!

BLUE RIDGE RECOMMENDATIONS
See Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging for our hand-picked local guide to the best restaurants, wineries, breweries, shops, and attractions. These are our true favorites—personally tried, never sponsored, and absolutely no kickbacks. Just the spots we love sharing with our guests!

OTHER DRIFT AWAY®️ PROPERTIES
• Southern Hospitality Lodge – 5 King Suites + Bunk Room (6 Queens), heated pool, 12-ft hot tub, game room, fire pit. Sleeps 22. VRBO ID 1021458
• Southern Orchard House – 4 King Suites + 2 Bunk Rooms (6 Queens), sauna, waterfall pool, hot tub, playground, treehouse, 2 game rooms, creekside on 15 acres. Sleeps 20. VRBO ID 2153628
• Fawn Mountain Lodge – 3 King Suites + Bunk Room, 5 baths, hot tub, game room, 4 fireplaces, long-range mountain views. Sleeps 10. VRBO ID 4488429

PROPERTY HEALTH & SAFETY

• HVAC UV light systems in all properties.
• No-contact, keyless entry.
• Smoke & CO detectors, fire blankets, extinguishers; some homes include fire suppression system, gas leak & water leak detection/prevention.
• Monthly pest prevention service (though insects are part of the wildlife in a mountain environment)
• Outdoor security cameras (entrances, parking, perimeter only; no interior cameras).
• IMPORTANT: Animal-free zone due to severe allergies.
• County ordinances: No amplified outdoor music, quiet hours after 10 pm, no fireworks/firearms (deposit forfeited if violated).


***Drift Away®️ Luxury Lodging properties are animal-free zones due to very severe allergies.

BOOKING & COMMUNICATION

Reservations are secured through our property management software. After booking you’ll receive:
• Reservation confirmation email
• Link to secure portal for rental agreement signature
• ID verification upload
• Security deposit card hold

Questions? Message us anytime—we’re here before, during, and after your stay.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Security deposit HOLD of $1,000 via credit card required 4 days before arrival and will be released within 10 days after check out, minus any damages.
Guests are required to sign the Rental Agreement within 14 days of booking confirmation.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Animal-free Zone due to severe allergies

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Mineral Bluff, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Blue Ridge Lake and Ocoee River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Tank Town USA. Travelling with kids? Consider Rolling Thunder River Company and Cohutta Cove Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mineral Bluff, GA

What's nearby

  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 14 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake Marina - 14 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Mercier Orchards - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Cherry Log Creek - 21 min drive - 19.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mercier Tasting Room - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Red Barn Retreat | Pool, Cabana + Putting Green have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Red Barn Retreat | Pool, Cabana + Putting Green pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Barn Retreat | Pool, Cabana + Putting Green?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Barn Retreat | Pool, Cabana + Putting Green?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Barn Retreat | Pool, Cabana + Putting Green located?

This family-friendly Mineral Bluff cabin is located on a river, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Ocoee River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Tank Town USA. Rolling Thunder River Company and Blue Ridge Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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