A Great Escape - Modern Cabin w/ views & waterfall

A Great Escape is the perfect modern rustic cabin offering that modern mountain vibe taking a modern design while using rustic natural building elements. Located in the popular Aska Adventure Area this spacious open floor plan design features 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathrooms, all king ensuites, on two levels of living space. Finished terrace level features a REC Rm/Den w/ sectional sofa perfect for relaxing watching football or having a move night + lots of games & pool table w/ full wet bar.

Located in the Aska Adventure Area of Blue Ridge. The Aska Adventure Area is located a few miles out of the City of Blue Ridge, but it is still part of Fannin County. Riddled with hiking trails including large sections of the Appalachian Trail and of the Benton MacKaye Trail, the Aska Adventure Area is the home of the Toccoa River, a favorite summer activity with hundreds of tubers enjoying this beautiful natural wonder.

The Aska Adventure Area starts when you turn off onto Aska Road, just past Ace Hardware Store. A beautiful, winding path takes you south (uphill) towards the best this area has to offer. On your left, you will pass Aska Farms – an amazing and picturesque Farm, where weddings are an every day occurrence. Slow down and enjoy the scenery and enjoy the cows, horses and (in early spring) the beautiful Bradford Pearl trees on this picturesque property.

You will drive by the famous Aska Trails – a very popular hiking area for our visitors. Although not really designed for serious hikers, the Aska Trails offer a great hiking experience for beginners as well as people who can do a nice seven mile loop. Please be warned, that especially in season, these trails are very busy, so if you are looking for a peaceful and silent experience of our natural beauty, you might be mobbed and find yourself in the middle of a noisy experience.

In a further few miles of leisurely drive you will see the Toccoa River on your left, where you can pull over and take a dip or simply take photographs. The famous ‘party rocks’ were the subject of some controversy a few years ago, but are definitely worth a stop.

A few miles further south, the Lilly Pad Village will be on your left – you simply cannot miss the large fishing pond and (especially in season) the numerous cars, guests and kids enjoying a day of gem mining, mini golf and fishing. The mini golf is absolutely unique – built into the side of a mountain – very cool and shaded in the summer, not to mention the sounds of nature that surround you while you meet the challenge. The gem mining is perhaps the best – they do spend a lot of time explaining the finds and make your experience not just fun, but educational also. Not many gem mining companies offer the this service or guarantee the best finds!

Fire Station Lucky 13:
Fire Station Lucky 13 is a quarter mile on your right and is the social center of the Aska Adventure Area. Staffed by volunteers, this Fire Station is also the home to Aska CERT..

The Toccoa Riverside Restaurant will be just half a mile past the Lilly Pad Village and is the largest sit down, family style restaurant in the Aska Adventure Area. Having been destroyed by a fire a few years ago, the Toccoa Riverside Restaurant was re-built and offer an amazing view of the Toccoa River as well as great food (Trout is my favorite).

Directly across from the restaurant is Stanley Creek Road – actually a beautiful winding party paved partly gravel road, which is actually a shortcut to Hwy 115 just north of Ellijay. The first part of this road in Fannin County is actually part of the Benton MacKaye Trail System and your turn to take if you are looking for Falls Branch Falls.

The Aska Hiking Trails are within walking distance otherwise most attractions will require driving to.
House Information, Rules & Regulations

Please make sure to read this important information. These house rules and regulations that are expected should go without saying as they’re very standard and customary. These rules have been set out so that every guest visiting the property has a safe, secure, and (most importantly) fun stay at the property. Breach of any of these house rules is a breach of the terms and conditions of occupancy and make you subject to eviction. Additionally, we also reserve the right to evict any guests or visitors from the property who refuse to follow the house rules and regulations. If you’re unsure about any of the rules included herein or need further clarification, please feel free to contact us. We hope you have a wonderful time at A GREAT ESCAPE.

-Internet is through Starlink. There is a secured network “Starlink” and the password is 7064559968 and there is an unsecured network “STARLINK” and there is no password for that one. The internet satellite receiver/modem is located on the terrace level porch. Please do not touch or move it. If you have internet issues, please contact host. There is a secondary wireless router/booster located in the main level kitchen in the corner on the side where refrigerator is.

-The maximum number of people that can occupy this residential home is 8 people.

-There is no landline phone at this property so you are dependent upon your cell phone for all phone communication. All cell phone carriers should work from the property.

-Please enjoy yourself and have a great time! However, please do remember that voices echo through the mountains. Due to the natural topography, voices can echo so please we aware and courteous of the people around you. Please just don’t scream or yell or talk in loud voices especially late at night. The neighbors all around you are wonderful people. They will be very courteous and respectful to you I promise, so please make sure and show them the same courtesy.

-No smoking is permitted inside the house. This includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, vapes, etc. This is strictly enforced.

-The tap water is safe to drink. It is public water.

-Please do not flush anything but toilet paper down the toilet. The property is on a septic tank and it could stop up the system. Please put any sanitary items in a trash can.

-A first aid kit is located in the kitchen in the cabinet below the sink and in the terrace level below the wet bar sink.

-There are 2 fire extinguishers – one is in the laundry room hanging by washer/dryer and the other one is under the sink in the kitchen.

-There is a limited supply of laundry supplies in the laundry room for your use.

-We hope you enjoy the outdoors. You’re welcome to use the gas grill on the front porch. If you run out of propane (gas), contact host and we can walk you through how to get a back up tank onsite. Please make sure to turn off the propane on the tank immediately after use. Grilling accessories, such as tongs, grilling baskets, cleaners, etc. are located in the bottom cabinet just to the right of the kitchen sink.

-Keurig coffee maker in kitchen has many varieties of brands/blends provided in the carousel. Also, in the canisters next to the coffee maker are a variety of sweeteners and creamers.

-Pets are not allowed unless prior granted permission from owner/host. Pet fee is required as stated.

-The fireplaces in the main level living room, the terrace level den/recreation room and the terrace level porch are all gas log fireplaces. No flu or anything needs to be opened so please do not tamper with anything. To work the fireplace, use the remote control hanging on the wall next to the fireplace.

-Please do not park on the road (Deer Crest Road). Please mark in the driveway only or against the edge of the road at the top of the driveway (far right side).

-Firearms and fireworks are strictly prohibited.

-PLEASE DO NOT TURN OFF THE PILOT LIGHT ON THE GAS LOG FIREPLACES. If they get turned off the gas company must come back and relight them and you will be charged the service call if pilot lights are turned off. Use the remote controls only to turn the fireplaces on and off. The only wood burning fireplace is the main level porch fireplace and the outdoor firepit located on the ground level by waterfall.

-Please do not leave the fire at the fire pit still burning or the outdoor fireplace on the porch and go to bed. This is a neighborhood, and it would put not only you at risk but your fellow house guests as well as the entire neighborhood. Some firewood for the fire pit is in the rack on the level where fire pit is located but ultimately guests is responsible for firewood. Please make sure the cover is put back on the wood to keep it dry.

-Please do not rearrange any of the furniture. If furniture is moved and the floors are scratched you will be financially responsible.

-No persons shall be doing anything on the premises of the subject property that is illegal or against the law.

-Renter/guests will be held responsible for any damage to the subject property. The property owner shall not be responsible for any damage to renters/guests’ personal property or bodily injury that may occur during rental dates. This rental is made upon the express condition that the property owner, its agents, hosts, and employees shall be free from all liabilities and claims for damages and/or suits for or by reason of any injury, or death to any person or property of the renter/guests, its agents, family members, third parties or other permitted guests, from any cause or causes whatsoever while in or upon said premises or any part thereof during the rental dates. The renter/guests hereby expressly release the property owner from and agrees to indemnify property owner against any and all claim for such loss, damage and/or injury.

-While we know our guests won’t intentionally break anything, we understand accidents can happen. Report any damages or breakages in a timely manner, especially before check-out. We do recommend renters insurance;