Cabin Selection
Photos
A cabin rental company should supply several photos of each cabin it offers. These photos should show you the cabin’s amenities, the layout of each room, and the views from the decks or windows. As you browse through the slide shows, pay close attention to what you see in the views provided. If you can see other homes in the picture or it looks like photos were taken to hide views, exercise caution.
Virtual Tours
More companies offer virtual tours of cabins these days. These videos show off the best features of the home and give you a more realistic look at the size and amenities of the rental. Make sure the tour includes a tour of the outdoor facilities and views from the deck, porches, and windows. Consider pausing the video during certain portions to assess the cabin’s privacy.
Maps
Map technology available on the Internet has improved greatly in the past few years allowing people to look at 360-degree street-level views of just about any address on the planet. If you can, look at a Google Earth image of cabins in the Georgia mountains before you book a rental. Or, once you have the address of the rental, check the Google Earth image at that time and call your rental company if you have concerns about your cabin’s privacy.