We normally take our fall breaks to a farm in TN but our children wanted to go apple picking so after much research, we found Cozy Bear Lodge. As a homeschooling foster family that carries a very busy schedule, this was the PERFECT place to reset & reconnect as a family. The location is nice & remote, you donât hear any traffic, yet you are close enough to town. We visited Mercier Orchard a couple of times because we needed fried pies & apple cider donuts often. Calories donât count on vacation! We took one day & drove the hour into Helen. We got European pastries from Hoferâs & had very tasty German style food at HofbrĂ€uhaus (we ate outside alongside the river). Then we traveled about 15 miles south to Cleveland to visit the Cabbage Patch hospital (free admission) & our almost 4 year old was on cloud 9 loving on every doll she could get her hands on. This was such a fun hidden gem. We also ate out at the Cuban Cafe (Rum Cake Lady) in downtown Blue Ridge, INCREDIBLE mom & pop shop! The tamales were legit! The cabin has everything you would need for cooking. We never thought once âI wish we hadâŠ.â My big kids found plenty of games in the game closet, the front yard is big enough to throw football or play catch. The outdoor space alone is worth booking! Matthew was extremely quick to respond when we needed to connect with him. Best experience weâve had with a VRBO home & we have stayed at quite a few