8 Unusual Places to Stay in Georgia
Farmhouse or mansion? Treehouse or yurt? Book your ideal vacation at one of these truly unique Georgia stays, or find more places to stay throughout the state.
Whether you're looking for a luxury retreat, a rustic hideaway, or something totally off the beaten path, Georgia's got you covered. The state is chock-full of one-of-a-kind accommodations.
Book a night inside a tree house or stay at an inn that's the very definition of Southern hospitality. Better yet, why choose? Explore all 8 of these Georgia gems.
Treehouse in Dahlonega, Georgia. Photo by @waymanstory
1. Stay Dahlonega in Dahlonega
Choose to stay in a whimsical treehouse, a cozy farmhouse, a modern home just blocks from the Dahlonega square, or a farmhouse next to a waterfall with Stay Dahlonega's collection of vacation rentals. While you're in the mountains, explore miles of trails through the forest; wineries, breweries and meaderies; historic gold mines and much more. Find more places to see in this Guide to Dahlonega.
Len Foote Hike Inn in Dawsonville, Georgia
2. Len Foote Hike Inn in Dawsonville
They say the journey — in this case, a five-mile trek from the top of Amicalola Falls — is the reward. But staying at the Hike Inn is pretty rewarding, too. This backcountry lodge, which is only accessible by foot, has 20 guest rooms and offers hot showers, soft beds and home-cooked meals. It's located in Dawsonville’s Amicalola Falls State Park.
Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs, Georgia
3. Yurt camping at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs
Central Asians have sheltered in this type of utilitarian hut for millennia. But the 10 yurts at Sweetwater Creek State Park, just 15 miles from downtown Atlanta, have a little something more to offer, like ceiling fans, personal heaters and electrical outlets to charge your gadgets. Up to six people can sleep in each yurt.
White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia
4. Farm stays at White Oak Pastures in Bluffton
See what farm life is all about at this southwest Georgia farm that welcomes guests to spend the night in on-site houses and cabins. White Oak Pastures raises grassfed beef and pastured poultry, in addition to organic vegetables and pasteurized eggs. Learn about environmental sustainability and where your food comes from at this fifth-generation family farm.
Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg, Georgia
5. Tree house rooms at Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg
Channel The Swiss Family Robinson when you sleep in a tree house perched high above the 300-acre Historic Banning Mills adventure resort in Whitesburg. You’ll enjoy the best of both home and camping with a king bed, gas-log fireplace, jetted tub for two, and a covered back deck overlooking Snake Creek Gorge.
Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island, Georgia
6. Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island
Seeking solitude? Look no further than the Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island, one of the most remote and romantic of Georgia's barrier islands. A former Carnegie family retreat, the 1890 inn has 16 guestrooms in the main house and two additional cottages. Rates include meals, which are as elegant as their luxe surroundings.
James Madison Inn in Madison, Georgia
7. James Madison Inn in Madison
For a historic bed and breakfast experience, stay at Madison's namesake James Madison Inn, an award-winning property. Rooms, each decorated in a different way, come with Egyptian cotton linens, flat-screen televisions, fireplaces and a rain shower. There is also an outdoor porch where guests can cozy up with a book by a local author. Pamper yourself with an in-house spa treatment before exploring the area further.
Scamper Van
8. Scamper Van
Ready to roam? Hit Georgia's backroads and highways in an easy-to-drive camper van rental that seats and sleeps up to six people. Pick one up in the Atlanta area, and go, go, go.
