When cold weather arrives, many folks like to hunker down inside next a cozy fire. What better way to do this than by sharing a Blue Ridge cabin with friends? Thanks to the many cabins available around Blue Ridge, you and your friends can experience the ultimate couples getaway. Plus, you’ll find plenty of entertainment–home and away–for your entire stay.

No matter your preferences, rental cabins in Blue Ridge deliver. You can choose from a variety of cabins that comfortably sleep groups of six or more. Beyond that, you’ll find cabins outfitted with a variety of amenities to further enhance your stay. Obvious amenities include a fireplace complemented by gorgeous mountain views. At many cabins, you can also sit by the fire at an outside fire pit, where you can enjoy quiet conversation, roast some marshmallows and search the stars.

Don’t forget to pack your swimsuit because many cabins also include a hot tub, where you can soak away the day. Other amenities include large flatscreen TVs so you can cheer on your favorite teams (Super Bowl Sunday, anyone?), and game rooms with such favorites as air hockey, ping pong, billiards and more. Some cabins have home theaters so you can settle in for a beloved movie. Just don’t forget the popcorn!

Many cabins not only include full kitchens, but also grills, so you can show off your culinary skills. Nothing is better than breaking bread with loved ones, especially over a home-cooked meal. Of course, you don’t have to cook every night. Blue Ridge offers plenty of top-notch restaurants, or you can opt for a meal by a private chef or local catering service. One of the benefits of a cabin stay is you can make it as simple or as luxe as you like.

Perhaps the best amenity of a cabin is privacy. Unlike other types of accommodations such as a hotel or campground, cabins are truly a home away from home. You and your friends can bask in the peace and quiet of your own space. Or you can fill it with laughter and cheers as you compete over board games or cards. The choice is yours.

While many Blue Ridge cabins offer panoramic views, another way to take in the views is by going for a scenic drive. There are many options to see and explore the vistas and valleys of Blue Ridge. For instance, on the Mountain & Country scenic drive, you’ll pass by country churches, the waters of the Toccoa River and the historic Shallowford Bridge. When following the Town & Country scenic drive, you can visit some of the area’s rural communities and settlements along with Blue Ridge and McCaysville. And on the "Suches It Is" scenic drive, you’ll be able to discover Suches, the highest “community” in the state, earning it the nickname of “the Valley Above the Clouds.”

It’s a relaxing way to see Blue Ridge and the surrounding area as you can go at your own pace. Best of all, following your drive, you’ll be able to return to the comfort of your cabin to continue the adventure.

Sharing a Blue Ridge cabin with your closest friends provides an opportunity to spend quality time together, sharing tales around the fire or challenging one another to the next game of corn hole. What better way to create memories that last a lifetime?