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Laughing Hippo is a classic mountain cabin

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Exterior
Living area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Blue Ridge, GA
  • Cherry Log Creek
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Mercier Orchards
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Laughing Hippo is a classic mountain cabin

Laughing Hippo is the classic mountain cabin named after a beloved Grandfather.  This two bedroom one bath beauty is located high on a mountain in the Cherry Log community half way between Ellijay and Blue Ridge.  Its tranquil setting is just what you need to wind down from your hectic daily schedule.  All of the living area is located on one level and there are only four easy steps to get in. There are two queen bedrooms and one full bath with a tub/shower combo.  The living room is clean and comfortable with seating for four facing the wood burning fireplace and a flat screen TV/DVD with cable programming and WIFI. The kitchen has everything you need to keep the family happy and seating for four as well.  The laundry is also located on this level.   Kick back on the screened in porch and watch nature pass by in the wooded valley below.    Downstairs on the covered patio you will find a picnic table, swing, gas grill with a spare tank, and a wood burning stove.  There is even a double size hammock and another flat screen TV waiting for you and a dart board too.  Feeling ambitious, the Benton Mackaye hiking trail passes only a couple hundred yards away.  Please respect our guests with allergies, sorry no pets at Laughing Hippo.
With easy access to highway 515 it is a breeze to get here, no 4WD needed.  Perfectly located for day trips to Blue Ridge and north into Tennessee and the Ocoee River, Ellijay, Carters Lake, Amicalola Falls and the wineries of Gilmer County and Dahlonega, there is even an old time drive-in movie theater close by.  

Entire Home

Dominic Pasqualini

A car is needed and no parking on streets.
You must be 24 years old or older to rent.
No smoking inside cabin.

Property manager

Dominic Pasqualini

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge is home to this cabin. Cohutta Cove Mini Golf and Ellijay River Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Ellijay Marketplace. Tank Town USA and Gilmer County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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Blue Ridge, GA

What's nearby

  • Cherry Log Creek - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Community Theater - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Mercier Orchards - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake Marina - 19 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DQ Grill & Chill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mercier Orchards - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Laughing Hippo is a classic mountain cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Laughing Hippo is a classic mountain cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laughing Hippo is a classic mountain cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Laughing Hippo is a classic mountain cabin located?

Situated in Blue Ridge, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cherry Log Creek. Cohutta Cove Mini Golf and Sugar Creek Raceway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

Our first "trip" together & it was MORE than we hoped for! We were charmed with this cabin & location! We plan on coming back to this exact cabin again one day soon. Completely satisfied. I actually miss it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JC R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location

Horrible experience

The heat stopped working Friday night and i called then they sent someone to the wrong cabin to check it out then finally they came late Saturday night and also said to use the fireplace and when we did it was not venting out and smoked the whole cabin up we could barely breathe in the middle of the night I had to get up and put the fire out and open the doors to air the place out,so I have never in my life been dissatisfied with a place in my life,and on top of that there were pictures of a man all over the place and what seem to be ashes in one bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jay L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

It was a good stay but property does not seem to be monitored closely but only minor things like bath clothes and detergents for dishes and clothing. TV and furniture need updating. Outside sitting area was excellent. Nice couple get away for two or three nights
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Johanna R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Small and outdated cabin

Location is good but cabin is too small, it needs updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Forest Cabin!

My husband and I celebrated our Anniversary at the cabin. It was a wonderful experience, cozy and had everything we needed for a vacation. We loved sitting on the Adirondack chairs next to the fire pit in the evenings!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a lovely get-away. Loved the hot tub. Loved the trees! I will definitely book this cabin again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite place to stay

The place was in a very quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

JOSIAH C.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Fixed feelings

It was a very nice place, but we had some difficulties finding it as the gps didn’t bring us to the right cabin and we couldn’t get ahold of anyone to help until the morning so we had to get a motel for the night. Rough start that kinda dampened the mood for the week. But the cabin was very nice once we settled in. Hot tub needed to be a bit cleaner, but overall stay was nice and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary trip

We had an awesome time at the cabin. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Christy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Beds were not comfortable at all and the hot tub was dirty and would not heat up. Location was great!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay

Overall it was very nice and enjoyable. Some of the lighting/electrical switches were confusing, but we figured it out. We were not able to turn on the lights on the level with the hot tub, so we’re not sure if they were broken or not. Entering and exiting the parking area was a little dangerous/sketchy, but we made it work in a sedan. Otherwise, was a very nice place and good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin, secluded but close to Blue Ridge

The cabin and surrounding areas were beautiful! We loved the surrounding forest and nature, and enjoyed being close to downtown Blue Ridge. I would advise that guests come prepared. We were told that some firewood would be provided, but there was none. Luckily the nearby Ingles was well stocked! Additionally, there were only a few paper towels supplied and no lighter or matched that we could find. Other than that, we definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time and loved the property

It was nice and fit our needs. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 6 nights for honeymoon

Overall we really enjoyed the stay. Loved our time in the hot tub and porch swing. Very close to town and in close driving range to many activities. We were a lot closer to neighbors than I’d liked, but we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Holiday weekend

Had a great weekend at cabin in Blue Ridge, Ga Very peaceful!!! Secluded away from the daily life
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

The cabin is perfect for a couple- very cozy. We loved the hot tub. It rained quite a bit while we were there but we did get to sit out back and enjoy the woods a short time. The only issue we had was that the cabin had not been cleaned when we checked in. The owner was very easy to get in touch with and someone came to clean relatively quickly. We didn't get settled in the cabin until almost 7:30 pm so that was disappointing. However, we didn't let it spoil our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Bad news then Good news.

Bad News: I never got the check in directions , so when I got there I had to call VRBO and we called the property owner 4X . In the property owners defense it was 12 midnight. Finally he email back and we got in. Good News: everything was clean and well maintained. The beds were soft and relaxing. We felt right at home. The hot tub was a great touch! I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we needed for a cozy, relaxing runaway weekend

Everything we needed for a cozy, relaxing runaway weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shae O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Birthday Getaway

I loved staying in the little cabin! It was so cozy, and the hot tub is definitely a must. Great price for all the amenities available to you. Can't wait to come back to Blue Ridge!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Marquis M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not the best of luck

If ypu rent this place. Please make sure you put a space between Ridge View. If you type it in like they send it to you. You will end up 50 miles north of the location. Nobody ever provided a key code to the box the door was just left u locked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cozy

We spent our honeymoon in the cabin love the town we were in so much to do the cabin was nice and comfortable we enjoyed the hot tub
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful for a getaway!

Me and my two friends just got home from a 4 day stay here !!! It was wonderful, relaxing, private, and so adorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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