Montaluce Winery & Restaurant
VILLA RENTALS in Dahlonega, GA
Montaluce Winery & Restaurant has on-site unique lodging available in 4 privately-owned Tuscan-style villas from $300/night. Includes use of community pool and hot tub in warmer months. Children allowed. No parties or events, no smoking, no pets. Walk through the vineyards to an award winning winery and restaurant. Villas require a minimum stay of 2 nights. Prices do not include cleaning fee, service fee, or 12% lodging tax.
Villa La Vigna Vista: rated 5.0 (50+ reviews)
- Sleeps 6 people (3 bdrms / 3.5 baths)
- $300 Mon-Wed / $375 Thu-Sun
- Fireplace in living room
- Fireplace and seating on patio overlooking vineyard
- Gourmet kitchen with Wolf gas range
- King master suite with bear claw tub
Villa della Luna: rated 4.9 (50+ reviews)
- Sleeps 6 people (3 bdrms / 3.5 baths)
- $300 Mon-Wed / $375 Thu-Sun
- Vineyard and mountain views
- Fireplace and seating on veranda overlooking vineyard
- Next door to Villa del Sole (below)
Villa del Sole: rated 4.9 (40+ reviews)
- Sleeps 6 people (3 bdrms / 3.5 bath)
- $350 Mon-Wed / $400 Thu-Sun
- Vineyard and mountain views
- Double-sided fireplace between kitchen and family room
- Private veranda off of king master suite
- Next door to Villa della Luna (above)
Villa Oliveti: rated 4.9 (60+ reviews)
- Sleeps 10 people (5 bdrms / 3.5 baths)
- $550 Mon-Wed / $600 Thu-Sun
- Outdoor screened dining area
- Outdoor courtyard with fireplace
- Laundry room with 2 washers and 2 dryers
- Secluded lot 1/4 mile from Villa della Luna and Villa del Sole
Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery
ANTIQUE CABIN RENTAL in Dahlonega, GA
Stay in a restored 1820’s antique log cabin at The Cabin in the Vines at Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery in Dahonega, GA. This log cabin sits across from the tasting room and has 3 porches to enjoy the views of the vines on the rolling hills. The 2 bedroom cabin can sleep 6 people and includes 2 bathrooms and 2 wood burning fireplaces (living room & upstairs bedroom). Kitchen, wifi, and linens provided.
- Minimum 2 nights
- + tax
- + cleaning fee (~$30 / stay)
- + service fee (~$30 / night)
- Discount for stays 4+ nights
- Check in 3pm / Check out 12pm
- Rated 5.0 (30+ AirBNB reviews)
No parties or events (unless pre-approved / additional fees may apply). No smoking. Dogs allowed for overnight guests but must be kept under your control at all times (other animals and pets live on the property).
Crane Creek Vineyards
COTTAGE RENTAL of The Vine Keeper’s Cottage in Young Harris, GA
Stay at a relaxing cottage, tucked into the vines and rolling hills of the Upper Hiawassee Highlands AVA at the beautiful Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris. Wander around the 40 acre vineyard, soak in the private hot tub, or use the provided fishing poles to fish in the vineyard ponds (full of bass, blue gill, and catfish). It’s just a short walk to the tasting room and winery to enjoy vineyard activities.
Cottage has all the comforts of home including living room with fireplace, private hot tub, private pool, rocking chair wrap-around porch, TV, wifi, master bedroom on main level, full kitchen, outdoor grill, A/C & heat. Sleep up to 6 people in this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom vineyard cabin. Kids and pets are welcome. No smoking. Rated 5.0 (7 reviews) on VRBO.com.
Nightly Cottage rentals $150 / night (double occupancy)
- Minimum 2 nights
- $75 cleaning fee (per stay)
- + 13% tax
- + $25 / night per person over double occupancy
Weekend Special Vine Keeper’s Cottage Retreat $420 / stay
- Spend a weekend at the cottage (2 nights)
- $25.00 gift voucher for the Friday evening “Tapas & Acoustics”
- Saturday Vintner tour for two 2:00pm (please reserve 24 hrs ahead)
Paradise Hills
CABIN RENTALS in Blairsville, GA
With it’s winery, 15 cabins, spa on-site, and beautiful mountain vineyard views, Paradise Hills can accomodate a romantic couple’s getaway or larger group retreats. Choose from a variety of cabins (ranging from 1 – 4 bedrooms), some of which include hot tubs. Dogs are allowed in most cabins (with pet fee). Minimum stay 2+ nights (depending on season).
15 Cabins on-site from 1 – 4 Bedrooms
- Rates from $89 / night
- 5 hot tub cabins
- 14 cabins allow pets
- Vacation package specials include lodging with spa treatments, horse riding, or wine tastings
- Stay 6 nights, get 7th night free with code FREENIGHT (not valid during holidays)
Odom Springs Vineyards, Winery, Tasting Room, & Lodge
LODGE RENTAL in Blairsville, GA
Gather your extended family or a large group of friends for this 5 bedroom lodge available at Odom Springs Vineyards. A large covered deck has a bench swing, rocking chairs, and views of the vines. Two fireplaces will keep you cozy on chilly nights and a visit to the winery and tasting room is a great way to immerse yourself in the surroundings of this member of the Upper Hiawassee Valley AVA.
Two night minimum stay. $100 cleaning fee plus taxes (7% state + 5% county). Service fee may also be required. No pets allowed.
- Sleeps 12 people (5 bdrms / 3 baths)
- Rated 5.0 (20 reviews)
- $199 / night Jan 1 – Feb 28
- $275 / night Mar 1 – Dec 31
Bear Claw Vineyards & Blue Ridge Treehouse
TREEHOUSE RENTAL in Blue Ridge, GA
For a unique vineyard experience, make a reservation at Blue Ridge Treehouse at Bear Claw Vineyards in Blue Ridge. You’ll sleep in a modern treehouse with amenities including a steam shower with body massage jets. The large deck is the perfect place to enjoy panoramic views of the vineyard and evening sunsets. The 1 bedroom treehouse can sleep up to 4 people.
- $229 / night (Sun-Thu)
- $275 / night (Fri-Sat)
- $325 / night (Holidays – see website for list)
- + tax
- One night stays are okay
- No additional cleaning fees
Book your treehouse nights online and even add on a S’mores Package, Birthday Surprise, or Romance Package. PLUS… for every $100 spent at winery, receive one entry to win a one night stay in the Blue Ridge Treehouse. For every case of wine purchased at the winery, receive 4 entries to win a one night stay!
Explore more treehouse lodging at either luxury treehouses or rustic treehouses.
Kaya Vineyard & Winery
5400 Town Creek Rd, Dahlonega, GA
The newest vineyard lodging is at Kaya Vineyard & Winery in Dahlonega, as they have just completed 4 new cottages that are now available for rental! Choose one of 4 different luxury Craftsman-style cottages.
Just footsteps away from Kaya Vineyard and Winery, you can go relax and enjoy a bottle of your favorite wine, a light lunch prepared onsite by our executive chef, listen to live music (weekends) while sitting on one of our decks or covered patio overlooking the estate, reserve a picnic lunch to enjoy on the property, book an educational tour or shop in our quaint little gift shop that has something for everyone!
Each cottage features a three bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom floor plan including a full kitchen, laundry room, media room, and dining room. Additional items such as cheese plates, meat plates, picnic baskets and wines are available and can be placed in your cottage upon request.
The cottages comfortably sleep six guests in bedrooms, with an additional two guests in the media room on a pull-out Tempur-Pedic sofa. Pricing varies depending on the month and day of your stay, length of stay, and additional items you choose to add on. Prices and availability can be checked online.
Each cottage is two stories. There are two Master King suites on first floor, each with it’s own private bath. There is an additional bedroom with two twin beds and a loft/media space with a queen sofa sleeper on the second floor, as well as another full bath. The kitchens are fully stocked with all appliances, cookware, dishes, utensils, coffee maker, toaster, ice maker, wine fridge and more! There is a laundry room located on the first floor as well as a half bath and a large gas fireplace. We provide complimentary WiFi, Direct TV and you may enjoy our Bluetooth surround system installed in almost every room!
Located between Cottages 2 and 3 there are two community stone fire pits (gas ignited) with Adirondack chairs for you to enjoy with your friends and family.
When this buildout is complete, there will be 14 cottages on-site at Kaya available to rent. These cottages have a 2-night minimum stay, which allows for a little more time to explore the surrounding areas.
Your ideas are really nice and I think it will be very good for me to give them a try as well. Seeing that I can actually stay for three days for $300 is cool because I can get to save especially since it is a group outing. The list is very comprehensive and good too. Thank you.
Hi John, These are definitely nice ways to enjoy the area and experience the natural beauty of these georgeous mountain vineyards at all times of day.
Wow, this is very nice and I must say that I am very impressed with the vineyard wineries that you have shared here. I think it will be a very good experience for me because I am a very big traveller. You have given a very good list. I want to know how good the weather is in Georgia and how accommodation is as well.
Hi Henderson, The weather will depend on the season. The Georgia mountains truly enjoy all 4 seasons and each provide a unique way to experience the area. The peak season for North Georgia is fall / autumn due to all the beautiful colors of the changing leaves in the Blue Ridge mountains.
Hello, I was thinking about taking my wife to a place similar to yours. Awesome website by the way. I am thinking about doing something for a week or so in September 2020. What would be your best recommendation for a couple celebrating their 5 year anniversary? What are your reservation guidelines?
Thanks so much
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Hi Justin,
September is a lovely time to visit the Georgia mountains.
The summer attractions in the area will start to close for the season after Labor Day weekend, so I’d recommend arriving early in the month if you want to explore seasonal activities (things on the water). The autumn / fall attractions will start to pick up towards the end of the month as the temperatures cool (corn mazes, scenic railway fall foliage rides, harvest festivals, and more!).
Each vineyard lodging option will have it’s own individual policies regarding reservations, but I’d recommend making your reservation as soon as you can to get the best availability!
Thank you for this post. I am so glad I found this. My friends and I built a huge tree house when we were kids. The thought of taking a vacation and staying in a tree house sounds amazing. My wife and I love wine and this will definitely be on my to do list. Thanks again. Michael
Hi Michael, You’ll have a great time at these vineyards or at a treehouse. You can stay at The Blue Ridge Treehouse (on site at Bear Claw Vineyards) or choose to stay at a rustic treehouse rental (no climate control or plumbing) or a luxe treehouse rental (modern luxurious amenities).
Thank you for this great article! The weekend special Vine Keepers deal for $240 for the weekend sounds really good. All of the Villas also sound really nice. That’s cool that you get to stay in a whole entire house. That would be really nice since a change of scenery can be really helpful at times.
That’s nice that in the cabins, you can get one day for free when you stay for a full seven days. I really liked that treehouse in the bear claw Vineyards. The tree house would probably be my number one favorite choice. Thank you for your expertise on staying in places in Georgia, and I have a great day!
Hi C, I agree that the vineyard treehouse is a fun choice that would provide a very memorable stay. If that treehouse is booked during your visit, be sure to check out the other posts with details about either Rustic Treehouse Rentals or Luxury Treehouse Rentalsin the Georgia mountains.
My wife and I went on our honeymoon to Italy and those Montaluce Villas remind me so much of some of the houses we saw there. I never thought of Georgia as a winery destination before, but it really looks spectacular! I also really like the look of the Blue Ridge Treehouse. I have watched shows about the construction of treehouses and thought it would be fun to stay in one. This looks like the opportunity to do so!
It’s great that there is such a variety of options when looking for a unique place to stay in the Georgia mountains. The Montaluce Villas are definitely a bit of luxury in the Dahlonega area, while the neat treehouse provides a more laid-back environment (Bear Claw Vineyards include firepits, cornhole games, and more). You can be sure of a memorable trip with either vineyard lodging choice!!
Wow, this is really nice. I have been looking for a place to visit this December and I have been hearing alot about Georgia Mountains. So far ibhage gathered quite alot about this place and this good details just keeps getting more and more. Looking at the idea of staying at a vineyard would make so much sense to me. I’ll love to visit some day. Thanks for sharing.
It’s great that so many Georgia vineyards have facilities where you can stay and really enjoy the scenery and all that the vineyard and surrounding area has to offer. Winter is a lovely time to visit as it’s the least crowded time of year for a visit (which will allow for specialized attention for your group!).
Planning ahead is always going to be the way forward, especially when it comes to having a family of six. For once I have a selection to choose from, which is excellent. In the past it has always been a struggle to find choices, there would only ever be one or two that could accomodate six.
Paradise Hills looks like the favourite, with it being a Spa-site and, not that it’s a deal breaker for me, they allow pets. I had a look at the other venues and they’re all exceptional but I think this one tops it all with having the horse riding available. At a very low price of $89 per night I think anyone would be hard pushed to find a better deal.
A short break in a beautiful location, throw in horse riding, spa, ‘pet friendly’ and a very reasonable price, ticks all the boxes for me.
Paradise Hills is a lovely choice for staying at a Georgia mountain vineyard and nicely tucked away in the mountains. It will definitely feel like a nice retreat with all of the available activities.
This is amazing!
We plan to take vacation in GA next year and this gives so much insight on all the option and prices we could stay.
Thank you so much for all the info. How fun would be to stay at a vinyeard.
Rin, you are most correct. These options to stay on site at a Georgia mountain vineyard can provide beautiful scenery with a truly unique local experience.
Hello there, thanks for sharing this wonderful post. Having to spend a night at a vine yard is one cool experience I have always enjoyed once I was a kid, and growing up and meeting all these changes have removed lots of fun activities from my life. Looking at this post, I am really impressed with the suggestions you have given on these vine yard, aloe for those prices, its something I’ll love to experience. Nice being here.
HI!
Thank you for the walk down memory lane! I lived in Atlanta for five years, and some reason every 6 to 7 weeks was required to go to the Georgia Mountains. It looks fantastic but be very careful there are a lot of creepy and crawly in them their hills. The wine was extraordinary and worth the trip.
Thanks again and take care of yourself!
John
Haha, it does always pay to be alert and aware of wildlife that you may encounter when you go into the woods. Fortunately, the vineyards always feel to be a safe space to relax with a glass of wine!
Hi! I really like these Italian villages in Montaluce! They have an air as if one was in Tuscany. If I have to choose from these 4 villages, my personal preference is Villa Oliveti because we’re a big family group and we like to stay all together. Having bedrooms makes it the perfect match! Thank you very much!
The Montaluce villas are a rare gem in the Georgia Mountains. Excellent choice and the vineyard, winery, and restaurant on site are some of the nicest in the area!
I used to have a time share that would let me stay at places like this. The vacation spots were wonderful but those hidden fees led to us suing them and getting rid of them forever. I’ve been looking for vacation spots that could fill the void of no longer having the time share and this is one that seems to fit. Thx for the info and I’ll bookmark it as an idea for my next vacation
Yes, I’ve heard some crazy stories about timeshare properties… fortunately these vineyard accomodations don’t include any sales pitches to invest in the property! 🙂
Thank you so much for highlighting these rental options. This is an excellent short get away idea that I never would have thought of.
I especially love the look of the cottage at the Crane Creek Vineyard. It looks absolutely beautiful and I love how a private pool and hot tub is included on the property. Are you aware if the $25 charge per extra people applies to children or is it only adult occupants?
Our family loves to go on nature walks. I know there are tours of the vineyards but are you aware if there are any type of nature trails in the Crane Creek area? Thanks so much!
I do believe that the extra charge over double occupancy will also apply to children. Crane Creek Vineyards sits on a beautiful site and is tucked away close to the North Carolina border near the Nantahala River. You will find wonderful hiking trails and some of the most beaufitul rafting anywhere in theNantahala National Forest!
Vineyard wineries are something that really interest me. I had not heard of vineyard wineries in the Georgia Mountains before, so I was pleasantly surprised to find my way to your post here. For me, I think I would prefer either the Villa Della Luna, as it looks like a really enchanting building overlooking the mountains, or Odom Springs Vineyard, which has a large capacity and two fireplaces. Sitting in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine in the Georgia Mountains sounds like such a great trip. I’ll be referencing your post for when it’s soon time to plan it, thank you!
I agree that these are some very special places to stay and enjoy a glass of local wine. The most luxurious accomodations are the Italian Villas at Montaluce, the newest are at Kaya Vineyard & Winery, while the others are more in line with what you might expect in a mountain cabin. You can’t go wrong with any of them!
really good use of visuals ! very easy to read, information is clear and listed.
Can you do other activities than just visit the vineyards ? What type of wine do the vineyards produce ? wine lovers would probably like to know what types of wine they produce. What’s the wine specialty of the vineyard ? etc… you see what I mean ?
Hi, for more information about any of the vineyards, simply click on the name of the vineyard… these links go to pages with more full details about each vineyard. This way the current article is more focused on vineyard lodging details available, while still providing access to find more information about the vineyards with a convenient link. Hope this helps!
We will be visiting Georgia next year for my God-daughter’s wedding. As we are coming all the way from the UK, we have of course decided to make the most of our trip by extending it to a three week family vacation. I have never visited this area before and I have very little knowledge of the geography or the culture so please excuse me that I didn’t know it was also a wine-making region. I can’t tell you how exciting that is to me – I am really looking forward to sampling some of your local wines. I am thinking now that a large cabin would be perfect for us as we are a large group and because we plan to stay in the area and explore for a week, I think I would much prefer this to a hotel.
I am going to send your website details to my sister and her family who are travelling with us as I think this will really appeal. Can you also advise me please regarding the sorts of leisure and tourism opportunities in the area. We will be travelling in September time so what sorts of interesting places and activities can you recommend in the area for that time of year?
Wonderful news, as the area is such a perfect place for a gorgeous wedding. The wine harvest is probably just starting around that time… September is a great time of year to travel, as most things are still open and it’s slightly earier than the biggest crowds which arrive in October.
If you prefer to be in nature, there are many wonderful hikes, including the world renouned Appalachian Trail which starts in the area (don’t worry – you won’t have to hike the entire 2,000+ miles to Maine!). Rafting is also very nice, and you can choose something with an easy floating pace on the Chattahoochee or something more thrilling on the Chestatee. There are parks and caving opportunities as well.
There are also tons of quirky and unique activities as well… explore the site to find ways to drive a tank and crush a car, ziplining, aerial tours, panning for gold, and much more!
Please reach out with any more specific questions — I’m happy to help you find ideas and plan an unforgettable trip!
Warm Regards, Alyce
I am very interested in so much here. My wife and I have been to the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. She just recently mentioned a train ride from Bryson, NC with the Smokey Mountain Railroad and it would include a dinner with wine tasting.
The vineyards in Georgia sound intriguing and makes for what could be very relaxing evenings. I am not as familiar with the area, but the description of the area sounds like there is plenty to keep someone occupied for the daytime entertainment. I am always looking for a different place to go and vacation and this sounds like a new one for us to explore.
Hi Bob, both TN and NC share a border with GA in the Georgia mountains. Just like those mountain areas, there are so many ways to spend your time! What you choose just depends on what types of activities you’d most like to try.
Staying at a vineyard is a unique way to immerse yourself in one of the area’s newest industries… and even among the vineyards, your experience can be as rustic as staying in a treehouse (Bear Claw Vineyards), a log cabin (Cavender Creek Vineyards), or an Italian-style villa (Montaluce).
Hope you have a wonderful visit!
Warm Regards, Alyce
I love this post, I used to work in a winery that offered a really nice accommodation as well and I know how great it is to spend couple of days surrounded with vineyards. Perfect place to unwind and recharge.
My favorite on your list is probably Odom Springs vineyard lodge..I mean, all of them look great but if we’re in Georgia mountains then I prefer a lodge over a modern villa 🙂
Thanks for providing this winery accommodations,
Katya
This is great – I used to advise a cabin rental in Blairsville – a small town in the beautiful mountains. There are numerous smaller and larger towns that are very close in proximity so that you will have plenty of places to purchase food for your Georgia mountain cabin rental and enjoy various cuisines. The outdoor activities in the area abound, includin golfing, white water rafting, tubing, fishing, and horseback riding. Great way to spend a chill week!!
Hi Fabio,
Staying at a cabin in the Georgia mountains is one of the BEST ways to relax. These locations are beautiful all year long and truly see a change in scenery with each new season.
Fall is the most popular time of year, as the sight of the colors of the leaves on the deciduous trees is spectacular! Be sure to book well in advance for stays during the fall – especially the peak weekends of October and early November.
Even though the scenery will make you feel like you are a world away from civilization, modern amenities are generally a short drive away. There are plenty of places to stock up on the essentials… and staying at the vineyards ensures that you won’t go thirsty. 😉
Cheers!
Alyce