-Enjoy stunning mountain views; a 2 story entertainment deck, and screened porch with gas fire pit. -5 minute scenic drive to the Toccoa River, tubing (seasonally), restaurants, gem mining -20 min to downtown Blue Ridge for restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway -20 minutes to Lake Blue Ridge -2 king bedrooms/ 4 twin XL bunks/ 2.5 baths -New hot tub! Located in the heart of The Aska Adventure Area, this cabin is an ideal basecamp for thrill-seekers and explorers, with its close proximity to abundant outdoor activities like hiking, biking, tubing, kayaking, gem mining, and fishing. Situated on 12 private acres and adjoined by 50 acres of Chattahoochee National Forest, Aska Stargazer provides abundant space to stretch out, relax, and immerse yourself in the rejuvenating effects this natural retreat has to offer. Take a walk in the Appalachian Temperate Rainforest from your front door! Enjoy gorgeous mountain views, a two-story deck, a screened-in porch with a gas fire pit, and a rocking chair front porch overlooking the Chattahoochee National Forest adjacent to the property. After a long day on the river or playing outside, unwind in the living room with an expansive wall of windows overlooking the view, a wood-burning fireplace, 55-inch Roku Smart TV, and a telescope for skywatching on clear nights. Your inner chef will be delighted to spend time in the fully equipped kitchen with bar seating for two. After whipping up a feast, gather around the dining table that comfortably seats six or eat under the stars on the patio table. Escape for the night to one of three bedrooms. The main level king bedroom includes a reading nook and ensuite bathroom with jetted soaker tub, separate shower, and French doors that open to the upper deck. One guest room includes a custom king-sized laurel canopy bed with string lights, and the other has two sets of bunk beds the kids will love. The lower-level bonus room is where the fun begins! It includes a 65" Roku Smart TV, ample seating, a wet bar with a mini-fridge and Keurig, a shuffleboard table, and games. There is also a music corner to expand your entertainment options if you are musically inclined: a Donner electric weighted-key piano and guitelele (small-sized guitar). There are two levels of decks overlooking the long-range Mountain View. The upper deck has a propane grill and an outdoor dining area; the lower deck has ample seating, a hammock swing chair, cafe string lights, corn hole, and a six-person Nordic hot tub with an ozone system. IG @askastargazer Check out our Guidebook (below the map) with ideas to help you to plan your trip! (Best viewed on a web page). Guest review: “Nearly the entire time outside all you can see and hear are sights and sounds of nature, the gentle breezes… whispering through the trees, the birds so happily gathering their food and flittering to and fro, the blue mountains seen from miles away, the deer frolicking out back, the swallow-tails swooping… the many stars and constellations unspoiled light pollution at night.” -Michael D. Activities: -hiking and mountain biking: 6 miles to the Aska Trail System for hiking and mountain biking; 4 to 6 miles from the closest Benton Mackaye Trail access points; 16 miles to the Appalachian Trailhead in Springer Mountain; very close to numerous other hiking hotspots and landmarks such as Fall Branch Falls and the Toccoa Swinging Bridge. We also enjoy just walking the property around the cabin and the quiet, scenic neighborhood. -5 minutes from fishing on the Toccoa River or a premier guided trout fly fishing experience on private land; the best river tubing In the area at the Toccoa Valley Campground; kayaking and canoeing excursions, gem mining, 2 highly rated restaurants, and a convenience store. -13 miles to Lake Blue Ridge for swimming, kayaking, or boating on Lake Blue Ridge -13 miles to Blue Ridge Adventure Park -13 miles to Downtown Blue Ridge for shopping, dining, and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway -Within 20-30 minutes you can visit several area Vineyards and Wineries, and Mercier Orchards. -45 minutes from world class Whitewater Rafting on the Ocoee River! -Once the sun goes down, explore the stunning starry night sky as it can only be seen from Aska Stargazer laying back in the deck lounge chairs or house telescope!