Welcome to Smoky Mountain Bearadise
We’re The Gustafsons and we own this Family Cabin just a few minutes off the parkway. First off we’d like to say thank so much for choosing our place to stay and we really hope you enjoy it as much as us! We try to keep everything in good order, but should you need to contact us during your stay, the best way to reach us is directly through the app you booked with!
We made this quick manual to help call out some common questions on the house and the surrounding areas so that you can have the best stay possible.
Warmest regards,
Your Hosts
The Gustafsons
Check in: 4pm
Check Out:
● Check out time is 10am.
● Please do not place any loose trash in the outside trash can. All Trash must be bagged.
● Please put any dirty dishes in the dishwasher & Run it when you leave
● Please leave the sheets on the bed upon check out, no need to strip them we will get it.
● Please put any dirty towels in the washer and start it if you don’t mind. If any towels were stained during your stay please leave them in the tub or shower.
● Please turn out the lights when you leave
● Please lock all doors other than the main door from the inside and then lock the main entry door by pressing the lock icon in the lower Right corner of the Smart lock to lock the door behind you.
Parking: There are a couple spaces to park along the drive and you are also welcome to use the garage. The garage code is 4057 then press the unlock button. The opener is located to the right just inside. Please Lock when you leave by making sure the door is all the way closed and pressing the Lock icon.
House Rules:
● WE ARE A SMOKE FREE PROPERTY. Smoking inside will result in an additional $250 Cleaning Charge plus any additional damage expense as a result.
● We do not allow pets..
● No Parties or Events.
● Many owners and guests in the area come to enjoy the quiet and the wildlife. Please respect our neighbors by keeping outdoor noise to a minimum.
Essentials:
● The HVAC controls are located on the living room wall behind the couch by the stairs. Pressing + raises the temp and – lowers it.
● The TV is equipped with a ROKU streaming stick that allow access to many streaming services. There is a ton of Free content, I always start by clicking on “Featured Free” and browsing from there or you are welcome to sign into any service that you subscribe to, please remember to sign out before leaving.
● Here is a good guide on how to access 1000’s of Free Tv Shows & Movies on Roku www.cloudwards.net/roku-free-channels/
● The easiest way to reach the little creek that runs out front is by walking down the driveway. There are some old steps on the steep part of the hill that are not useable, Please DO NOT attempt to go down them. The land by the creek is wild and not maintained, please explore at your own risk.
● There is wildlife in the area. Please keep trash in the trash can and don’t leave food out overnight.
Kitchen:
● We supply a limited number of Dishwasher tabs for each stay.
● Please feel free to use any of our stocked items in the cupboard or fridge.
● There are trash bags under the sink, please bag all trash and place in the can outside. Please do not place any loose trash in the outside cans. All trash needs to be bagged.
Laundry:
● We are working on getting laundry for this place, but the space is small and we haven’t found the right fit yet– It’s a vacation who wants to do laundry anyway?
Wifi PASSWORD: Top10Vacation.com
EMERGENCY AND SAFETY INFO
In Case of Emergency Call
MEDICAL | FIRE | POLICE
911
FIRE EXTINGUISHER: Located in the kitchen under the sink
FIRST AID KIT: Located in the kitchen under the sink
Some of our Local Favorites
Breakfast and Brunch Restaurants
Name: Trailer Drive In – Blue Ridge GA
Why we Love it: If you’re looking for some great biscuits you can’t go wrong with the Trailer Drive In in Blue Ridge! I love the Sausage biscuit sandwich with some Sweet Tea.
Name: El Burrito to Go – Ellijay GA
Why we Love it: If you are in a rush, but want a tasty breakfast burrito this is the place to go. If you go between 7 and 8am be prepared to wait a few minutes as every construction worker in the county goes here for breakfast, so you know it’s good! The Steak and Egg breakfast burrito is my favorite.
Lunch and Dinner Restaurants
Name: El Rey in Ellijay near the Walmart
Why we Love it: This place has some great Mexican food. I personally love the Fajita burrito!
Family Entertainment/Attractions
Name: Blue Ridge Adventure Park
Why we Love it: If you’re looking for something fun check out the adventure park, they have ropes courses and so much more!
Popular Nearby Activities
Apple Orchards
~ BJ Reece Orchards - 8 min
~ Hillcrest Orchards - 9 min
~ Mercier Orchards - 29 min
Wineries & Breweries:
~ Ott Farms and Vineyard - 3 min
~ Buckley Vineyards - 5 min
~ Cartecay River Brewing Co - 12 min
~ Grumpy Old Men Brewing - 26 min
~ Fannin Brewing Company - 28 min
~ Fainting Goat Vineyards - 21 min
Fun:
~ Ellijay River Outfitters - 12 min (tubing, rafting, Kayaking)
~ Mountain Cinemas Movie Theater - 7 min
~ Amicalola Falls State Park - 20 min (Drive & Short Hike)
~ Lilly Pad Village - 38 min (Gem Mining, Mini Golf, Fishing)
~ Blue Ridge Lake Recreation Area - 34 min
~ Blue Ridge Adventure Park - 25 min
~ Expedition BigFoot! - 20 min
Food:
~ Pink Pig BBQ - 20 min
~ Toccoa Riverside Restaurant - 39 min ( Highly Recommend Giving it a Try)
~ Walmart in Ellijay - 8 min (Plus They Deliver)
Hiking & Mountain Biking:
~ Long Branch Loop Trailhead - 36 min this is a 2.3 mile loop
~ Green Mountain | Aska Trail - 34 min this is a 2.8 mile trail loop
~ Flat Creek Loop - 34 min, this is a 6-mile loop
With options on the Gulf Coast of Florida and the North Georgia Mountains we would love to host you! Just click on a picture to see more details or see all of our properties Here.