When was the last time you closed your eyes and listened to the peaceful sounds of nature in the mountains and tried to identify the calls? Vacationers who choose to stay in a Georgia mountain cabin instead of a Helen Georgia hotel know what delights a quiet night has to offer. They also know that when they sit on the front porch of their mountain cabin enjoying that first cup of coffee in the morning, there is a whole new shift of creatures singing in the trees. It is the reason they return year after year.
Time for Family
Renting a luxury cabin instead of staying at Helen Georgia hotels is also a way for families to connect in a way that they never could in the bustle of city life. Under the quiet mountain skies, parents and children can share the joy of peaceful conversations or walk on mountain paths when they are not taking a rafting trip on the rapids, horseback riding, or mountain climbing. Many mountain cabins come with amenities like Jacuzzis, hot tubs, fire pits, and breathtaking mountain views. All of them, whether cozy or spacious, are luxurious and beautifully furnished.
Nearby Venues
Mountain cabin rentals, as opposed to staying at Helen Georgia hotels, are a great way to enjoy privacy and seclusion. Many vacationers who rent mountain cabins decide to go out for a night of dining or a day visiting quaint shops and boutiques. Families may visit the nearby miniature golf course or water park. There are several attractions and museums nearby where vacationers may learn about the area’s history and resources as well as specialty art galleries to suit a variety of interests.
Families who visit in the fall, mid-September through mid-October, will be treated to Oktoberfest in Helen, GA. The mountain community fills up fast for this Bavarian revelry where traditional foods, dance, and costume prevail. Year-round activities include fishing, biking, horseback riding, mountain climbing, and hiking.
Creatures and Other Wonders
One of many things that you will not be able to do at Helen Georgia hotels is interact with nature. Outside of watching deer feeding on grass in front of your private cabin, there are opportunities to have hands-on experiences with fauna and witness the wonders of other wildlife, in the convenient, woodsy setting surrounding your cabin.
When time and energy warrant a day trip. the Black Forest Bear Park allows guests to interact with wildlife in a controlled environment. Watch bears swim in mountain streams and climb trees within their enclosures, or see them up close and feed them. There are also snakes reptiles and tarantulas to see up close. Learn all about the creatures that call Georgia’s forests and state parks home by taking a guided tour in the Smithqall Woods State Park or going on a nature walk in the Unicoi State Park.
