Description
Luxurious vacations in the Blue Ridge Mountains start at Red Fox Manor, previously known as Grayson Manor. This 5-bedroom, 5½-bathroom lodge in North Georgia features top-notch finishes, elegant touches, and 6,900 square feet of space to spread out. Groups of up to 12 guests can kick back, relax, and make memories together at this luxury cabin with a variety of amenities to entertain. Not to mention, this cabin rental is located in Big Canoe in Dawsonville, so you’ll have plenty of community amenities to enjoy as well — including a 27-hole golf course, 16 tennis courts, 4 swimming pools, 3 lakes, a fitness center, a sauna, miles of hiking trails, and even a $7-million-dollar clubhouse!
Swing open the front door to a classic manor entrance at your Big Canoe rental, featuring a sweeping staircase, a brilliant chandelier, and heaven-reaching ceilings. Step into the spacious living room with walls of windows framing towering trees and rolling mountains and a gorgeous stacked-stone (gas) fireplace. Rest on the sofa or armchairs to chat, read, or sip wine. There’s also a second living room with a whopping big screen TV and YouTube TV access for more entertainment.
Hungry? The gourmet kitchen at this lodge in Big Canoe is fully equipped with everything you need, including stainless steel appliances, an island with a wine fridge, bar seating, and dishware. Set the formal dining area for mealtimes together and enjoy scenic views while sipping coffee or a locally crafted brew in the sunroom. You can also toss prime ribs or steaks onto the gas grill for a fun barbecue on the main deck. Hang out at the chairs and tables across the decks, sway on the pergola swing, or slip into your swimsuit for a splash in the outdoor pool with a waterfall!
Inside, more fun awaits your family and friends in the rec room that features a kitchenette, a pool table, a ping pong topper, and a pub table for drinks. You can chill out in the den that has more sofas, a fireplace, and a TV, or plan a cool movie night in the theater with a ceiling that mimics the night sky! When it’s time to drift to dreamland at your Big Canoe cabin rental, slip away to your suite — each bedroom has elegant furnishings and views of the trees. There’s a mix of 2 king, 3 queen, and 2 twin beds. The main bedroom has its own fireplace, TV, and en-suite bathroom with an indoor jetted tub and tiled shower.
Additional amenities at this huge cabin rental in Big Canoe include an indoor hot tub, flat and paved roads to the vacation home, a flat and paved driveway with a 3-car garage (8 parking spaces total), complimentary high speed Wi-Fi to stay connected, a laundry room with a washer and dryer for guest use, and convenience to local attractions, antique shops, and eateries.
Living Room
Wow is what you’ll be thinking as you enter the upscale living space at this luxury cabin rental in North Georgia. Windows surround the space and open it to the great wooded and mountain views outside. The gas fireplace steals the spotlight, encased in stacked stones and reaching high to the elevated ceiling. Complementing the elegant space is a plump sofa, armchairs, ottomans, glass tables, and reading lamps.
Sit around with your best friends, chatting about the day’s activities together while sipping local wine from Fainting Goat Vineyards. Open a riveting novel to read under a plush blanket beside the crackling fireplace. Or spread out into the second living area that’s next to the kitchen. It features a charming stone (gas) fireplace, windows showcasing the trees, seating, and a big screen TV for entertainment.
Kitchen
Ah, the smell of freshly baked cookies will lure your entire group into the fully outfitted kitchen at this Big Canoe vacation rental. Southern charm meets modern style in this welcoming kitchen with tons of counter space, stainless steel appliances, an island with a rinse sink, and bar seating. Pots, pans, cooking utensils, plates, bowls, glasses, mugs, and cutlery are all provided as well.
Cook breakfast, lunch, or dinner on the gas range with stunning architectural features. Pop sweet treats into the double ovens, make movie-night popcorn in the microwave, and brew single cups of joe with the Keurig. Keep fresh ingredients in the refrigerator, store delectable wines in the wine fridge, and let the dishwasher help with any cleanup.
Dining Area
Just off the kitchen at this Big Canoe rental is the formal dining space with an elegant wood table and matching cushioned chairs plus tree and mountain scenery peering through the tall windows. Set homemade dishes on the buffet to serve and enjoy memorable moments dining with loved ones in the North Georgia Mountains. You can also spread out at the breakfast bar in the kitchen if you like.
Sunroom
Off the dining area, you’ll find a cozy sunroom that beckons you to take a load off for a spell and enjoy the serenity of the treetops and mountain peaks. With windows all around, natural light is all you’ll need during the day. Lounge on the plush wicker seating with a glass of wine or a jar of Dawsonville moonshine. You can chat with friends, host your book club, or simply enjoy coffee sips in peace.
Private Outdoor Pool
Change into your swimsuit and relax by the swimming pool at this luxury cabin rental in North Georgia. Gorgeous stonework surrounds your private outdoor pool (typically open May 15 – October 15, weather permitting), and there’s even a tranquil waterfall flowing into the refreshing water. Hang out on the cushioned loungers with a cocktail or a glass of lemonade while sunbathing. Take a romantic dip with your partner or splash around with the kiddos. Swim morning, noon, or night because it’s YOUR swimming pool!
Den + Rec Room
With groups on vacation, it’s important to have lots of space to spread out as you want. At Red Fox Manor, you’ll have a roomy den with walls of windows letting in tons of natural light and tree-studded scenes, another gas fireplace, a TV, and plush sofa seating. Chill out together, read your favorite blog, or enjoy conversation and cocoa by a roaring fire.
Plus, there’s a rec room that boasts a pool table with a ping pong topper, a kitchenette with a mini-fridge, microwave, and sink for snacks and drinks, and a pub table. Shoot pool or play ping pong, grab treats, and mix drinks. Did we mention this Big Canoe rental has an indoor hot tub? Yep, just off the rec room is a steamy hot tub to soothe tired muscles after fly fishing, playing community golf, or riding horses.Â
Theater Room
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a private home theater beneath a beautiful night sky? At this luxury cabin in Big Canoe, settle into the theater room for movie nights to remember. The ceiling is painted to mimic nighttime in the Blue Ridge Mountains, so it adds a little something extra to your movie experience. Seating is reclinable and features drink holders for added convenience, just like a real theater! You can watch movies with family and friends on the big screen TV that has access to YouTube TV.Â
Bedrooms
Racing around the Atlanta Motorsports Park, kayaking or pontoon boating at the community lakes, or shopping for souvenirs downtown gives you that good kind of tired. And what better place to rest up than your North Georgia luxury cabin rental! Red Fox Manor features 5 inviting bedrooms with a mix of 2 king-size beds, 3 queen-size beds, and 2 twin-size beds.
The bedrooms have a blend of amenities, like desks, vanities, and armchairs. As a bonus, the main bedroom features a canopy-style bed, a massive bay window sitting area, a gas fireplace, a TV, and a walk-in closet. There’s even a tiled walk-in shower, his-and-her sinks, a vanity, plus an indoor jetted tub in the en-suite bathroom! This Big Canoe, GA, rental has a total of 5 full bathrooms and 1 half bath, suitable for 12 guests.
Outdoor Spaces
Multiple decks plus a private outdoor pool await in the fresh mountain air at this luxury lodge in North Georgia. Fire up the large gas grill for a mountain cookout, unwind with your favorite beverage at the tables and chairs, and swim in summer and early fall (weather permitting). You can sway with a good book on the pergola swing and admire the many angles of wooded and mountain views at this semi-private rental home!
As another convenience on your Blue Ridge Mountain getaway, this Big Canoe rental boasts easier mountain roads to the home plus a flat and paved driveway with parking for 8 vehicles — including a 3-car garage. And there are no steps to enter the home, just a stone pathway, so you can unload and reload the cars with ease.
Other Amenities
Are there seriously more amenities at this cabin rental in Dawsonville? You bet! There’s a laundry room with a washer and dryer, sink, and counter space so you can wash and reuse provided towels and linens as needed or stay on top of personal laundry. There’s also high speed Wi-Fi to stay connected, free of charge to all guests! Please note this cabin rental is not pet friendly.
Community Amenities
Staying at Red Fox Manor with Georgia Cabins for YOU grants you and your group access to an array of amenities within Big Canoe — an 8,000-acre gated community. For starters, you can tee off at the luxury golf course, play tennis with friends, rent paddleboards and gaze at mesmerizing lake views, or dine at a variety of restaurants.Â
There’s a fitness center, a sauna, a grocery store, and even a chapel and a post office. You can also swim at more outdoor pools in the community, explore 10 hiking trails, gawk at cascading waterfalls, plan a memorable event at 3 wedding reception venues, or hang out at the multimillion-dollar clubhouse. Believe it or not, that’s not all!Â
While some community amenities in Big Canoe are free, others may require an on-site fee — please note this is not included in the rental price.
Local Fun
Nestled in Dawsonville (near Jasper and Marble Hill) within the Big Canoe Community, this luxury large group cabin keeps you near local fun and activities for all ages. Museums, soothing spas, boutiques, Appalachian eateries, and seasonal events await. Plus, you’ll be within a 30-60-minute drive to historic North Georgia towns that have even more to offer your mountain retreat, including Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Dahlonega, and Helen.
Don’t forget the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is nearby and offers loads of outdoor fun for family and friends. Go ziplining, whitewater rafting, fishing for rainbow trout, picnicking beneath the lofty trees, wildlife spotting, mountain biking, river tubing, geocaching, and hiking!
Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery
Taste white lightning from the South when you pay a visit to the Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery, which specializes in small batches of handcrafted moonshine.
Quality shopping experiences are waiting for you at the Premium Outlets in North Georgia that sell clothing, shoes, jewelry, home decor, and more!
Jungle Paradise Daylilies
Take a stroll through Jungle Paradise Daylilies, an enchanting garden with thousands of hybrid lilies that bloom in all kinds of color blends.
Amenities
Bedding
Bedroom 1
King
Bedroom 2
King
Bedroom 3
Twin
Twin
Bedroom 4
Queen
Bedroom 5
Queen
Bedroom 6
Queen
Reviews
We had a truly wonderful time!
The weekend get-a-way was all we had hoped for. It was truly a retreat in which we had time to talk and engage in the amenities. If you are looking for a relaxing, healthy weekend do think of Grayson Manor. It is large enough to bring a critical number of friends and relatives. We had a truly wonderful time!