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Located on the third-floor of the Lodge at The Rise Retreat here in Blairsville, this suite offers plenty of comforts for a perfect romantic getaway or solo adventure in the North Georgia Mountains. Venture out a bit to discover several local attractions including Vogel State Park, Helton Creek Falls, the Blood Mountain Overlook, and the cities of Blairsville and Helen for excellent shopping dining all within 25 miles of this property. Named after Emma Gatewood, the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail alone at the age of 67, The Emma suite boasts a comfortable king-size bed as well as a coffee maker, TV, mini-fridge, and complimentary internet access. During your visit, enjoy access to a wide variety of shared amenities including a large covered and furnished deck with an outdoor gas fireplace, two firepits, and a fun-filled, lower-level game room with classic arcade games, vending machines, a TV, full-size pool table, virtual reality area, ice machine, and poker table. The MacKaye Conference Room is available for guest rental as well. If you're looking to book a few or all of the Lodge, check out The Rise Retreat where you can book each unit or as many as you need! Things to Know Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 10:00 a.m. All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

No dog(s) are welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval. This rental is located on floor 3. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a damage waiver fee which covers you for up to 3,000 dollars of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. More information can be found from the "Additional rules" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.