Cheap Vacations In The Southeast: A Weekend Cabin In The North Georgia Mountains
Although we all need a break from time to time, family vacations can become very expensive, very quickly. Between the costs associated with traveling from Point A to Point B, accommodations, paying for meals, and buying tickets to attractions, you may want to throw up your hands and give up on the idea of taking a trip altogether. How can you possibly afford to take your family somewhere where you will all be comfortable and have a good time? Your sweet escape and cheap vacations are much closer than you think.
Located just a short drive north of Atlanta, the northern Georgia mountain cabins are the ideal place for families and friends to come together to enjoy a little R&R. Not only is the area filled with exciting things to do and see, but the trip can be worked into any budget. One weekend in the cabins will reinvigorate your spirit without burning a hole through your wallet. Here’s a look at how a vacation to northern Georgia can be quite cheap.
Affordable Accommodations
The cabins that are located in the Helen area of northern Georgia are surprisingly affordable. Although a lush cabin is certainly a bit pricier than a standard hotel room, when you consider what is included in the cost, it is extremely reasonable. When you stay in a hotel, you are typically required to share one mid-sized room with your entire family. For your family to spread out, you would have to book multiple rooms, or a large suite, which would be considerably more expensive. Renting a cabin actually costs less than reserving multiple hotel rooms, and is much more comfortable.
Although cabin rentals promote privacy, they also promote togetherness. The whole group can come together to play pool or Foosball in the game room, toast marshmallows around the fire pit, or watch movies in the family room. Then at night, Mom & Dad can retreat to their own separate bedrooms, and all of the kids can enjoy their own space by either having their own bed or even having their own bedroom.
Low-Cost Travel
When embarking on a big trip across the country, you may be forced to fly to your destination. Every year, the cost of a plane ticket gets higher and higher, meaning that your boarding passes could actually take up the majority of your trip budget. On top of this cost, when you arrive, you will need a way to get around. This often means renting a car – more expenses! The cabins in northern Georgia can be accessed via a short drive from a variety of major cities, saving you a pretty penny on travel costs. You’ll also enjoy free parking at your cabin, once you arrive.
Meal Savings
When on vacation, most of us are generally required to eat out at a restaurant for nearly every meal of the day. When the whole family is on a trip, this can become extremely expensive. Because the cabins in the Helen area of northern Georgia are equipped with completely modern kitchens, though, guests are able to save money – big time. By cooking up your own meals in the cabins, you can significantly scale back your costs. And nothing says ‘family bonding’ like frying up the fresh fish you just caught after a day on the water together.
Free and Cheap Attractions
Families love to visit the northern Georgia cabins because there are so many free or low-cost things to do while you are here. Of course, while you are in the mountains, you will want to go hiking on the many scenic trails in places like Unicoi, Smithgall Woods, Tallulah Gorge, and Amicalola Falls state parks. Free museums like the Sautee-Nacoochee History Museum and The Gourd Place are also very popular, as are free tours of Habersham Winery and Babyland General Hospital. Tubing down the Chattahoochee River is extremely low-cost, and other budget-friendly activities include bike rentals, Alpine mini golf, and panning for gold. There’s something for everyone!
Luxurious Amenities = More Value for Your Dollar
When all is said and done, you just can’t beat the value that you get by booking a stay in the north Georgia mountain cabins. In addition to all of the other perks, you’ll feel like you’re getting the royal treatment. A “cheap” vacation doesn’t have to feel cheap. You can select cabins with incredible views of the mountains, forest, creeks, or even your own private waterfall which can be enjoyed from your private patio. Hot tubs and Jacuzzi baths will help you to truly relax and unwind at the end of the day. You can even enjoy satellite radio and Wi-Fi, to stay connected. The value can’t be beat.
Are you ready to experience all that the northern Georgia mountain cabins have to offer?
