These guys are the best! They helped us plan our tour but they were also very flexible when we…read moredecided to add stops to our tour in the middle of the trip. We had about 12 rowdy EARLY middle agers up to blue ridge for a birthday weekend. The cornerstone of the trip was a wine tour that included six stops and lots of driving. We all wanted to enjoy the experience and unfortunately everyone in the group is a stone cold boozer! Enter Gregg and Bev...the super hero DDs for the mountain winery tour experience. They met us at our cabin and waited patiently as we got our acts together. We were off and running, they were great drivers, great guides and knowledgeable about wine. They gave us hints at every stop, took copious pictures and graciously endured our chatter, singing and shenanigans between stops. If you're looking for a easy and safe way to tour the wineries in the North Georgia mountains, I highly recommend reaching out to Gregg and Bev!

This is the second time we've used Drive for You Winery Tours, and both times we have greatly…read moreappreciated the service. The driver was prompt, friendly, and polite. Our plans changed midway through the day when we realized that one of the wineries was closing earlier than expected, so he quickly found another option so our tour could continue. Afterwards we had dinner downtown and he dropped us off back at home safe and sound afterwards. Highly recommended and worth the minimal expense.

Totally recommend this trip, great for a girls weekend! Bob our driver was great!! There was a…read morebus mechanical issue but not only did Bob make sure it was made up for, the company ensured the wineries helped improve the experience! Great customer service and the wineries obviously have a good relationship with the company as well!! Very worth the money!

What a perfect Saturday afternoon outing!!! Depending on where you're coming from, the depot is…read more~1.5-2 hrs from the metro area. BUT well worth it. We reserved our tickets in advance but had until 2-3 days beforehand to cancel with NO penalty. We received several reminder emails with day-of instructions. We arrived right at an hour before our ride, which gave us ample time to park, find our train car location, stroll through the downtown area and grab pre-ride drinks. We boarded with no issues about 30 minutes before the ride started and were pulling out of the station a minute or so after 3pm. Jordan was amazing! So knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. We were in a closed car - HIGHLY recommended for the summer months and on a train that travels about 15 MPH - and sat across from the sweetest couple celebrating their nephew's 3rd birthday. The hour out and hour return seemed to fly by! It was so interesting to learn more about the history of the area, as well as see SO MANY people out tubing, swimming, kayaking, spending time with family, fishing or just watching the train go by. Again, so worth the drive. We did pack ample snacks but the snack car is well stocked with refreshments (and alcohol). Several groups purchased pizza and other snacks from the downtown area and brought them on board. Do whatever tickles your fancy. A great adventure. For couples. Families. Kiddos. Small groups. Anniversaries. And MORE!

What a relaxing scenic train ride through the blue ridge countryside…read more Tom, our car guide was so friendly and accommodating. We had no expectations and thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Would definitely do this again.

My partner and I spent the day with A Grape View Tours and it was a truly magical experience. Our…read moreguide was just an all-around great person to spend time with and really knew the area inside and out. The van was clean and comfortable, the scenery was out of this world, and every destination was a treasure. One of our stops was Roo winery (named after a ROOster :D), which I understand had recently opened and was beautiful inside and out. We also stopped at a dairy farm for ice cream and a roadside farmers market. One of my favorite stops was a gentle hike to a waterfall - stunning!! This was not our first wine tour but I have to say it was one of the nicest. It just felt so personal, like we were visiting an old friend who was treating us to all the local flavors and colors. Highly recommended!

The absolute BEST tour. Cliff is an amazing driver and host. Loved everything about the experience…read moreand we will be back!

The comments I kept hearing from our group was, " ...we picked a winner on the tour company; Cindy…read morewas great; boy did we luck out and get a great tour guide; it was so cool that she really knew everyone everywhere we went..." Cindy picked us up at our cabin rental and dropped us back, she let us add on a winery because we still had time left, she seemed to be personal friends with each place we went which was to our favor. Ellijay is Cindy's home she knew the area intimately. You will not be disappointed using Searcy Bend Tours.

Searcy Bend Tours made my anniversary weekend extra special! We were able to arrange pickup in…read moreCherokee, despite it being a little further than their usual pickup area, and we were able to reserve the entire tour for just us so we could come and go as we pleased at each location. Cindy, our planner and driver, was quick to reply to questions in the weeks leading up to our tour weekend, and she gave great recommendations based on what I described about wanting entry-level education about wine and a cider house in between vineyards so we wouldn't be burned out on wine. She recommended Chateau Meichtry and helped me figure out how to sign up for the Chateau's tour of the vineyard, which was exactly the level of information we were looking for! We then went to Reece's Cider House and she even drove my wife across the street to the apple house store because it was hot out and my wife's shoes weren't quite sufficient to walk in tall grass. We ended the day at Engelheim, which was much quieter and more relaxed, which was exactly what we needed to enjoy a conversation quietly while preparing to return home to our kids! I can't recommend this service enough!

Our car broke down on a Sunday afternoon in Blairsville. Enterprise was closed as was A&A. Left…read moreA&A a voice message on the after hours number. After a short wait, Larry called us back, picked us up and rented us a van so we could get home - 125 miles away. Great guy to work with, sure helped us out while we were in a huge bind!

First the deets: you reserve and pay and then there's radio silence...until a couple days before…read moreyour date. At that time you'll receive a reminder that your trip is coming up and you're emailed a map of the cabin grounds. You'll need it. Print it. On the day off (I may have gotten it the night before but checkin wasn't until 3pm anyway), I received another email and text with the actual address, my cabin name and the pin code to get inside. I actually like this. It's a safety measure. So onto the review.... What can I say? I love this place and it's likely going to be my little secret (amongst my friends anyway ) for as long as I can keep it a secret. These Getaway Cabins are popping up across the country. I had no clue until a night was gifted to me that they existed. After checking out their Instagram and seeing all the rave reviews I decided to book my visit in February. New car. Road tested. Let's go! Did I mention I'm a little afraid of death drops off the side of mountainous roads? Yeah, there's that but I survived going up and coming down those sharp twisty turny roads without looking at those drops. About halfway up I pulled over to take a pic of a mini waterfall and graffiti art on the mountain wall. My picture probably doesn't do it justice but it was dope. Moving along through confederate country. Finding the cabins from the road wasn't hard. Finding my cabin was a little tricky for me for some reason. I think it was because I printed the map without enlarging it and my eyes aren't as young as they used to be. But when I did I was so pleased. All the cabins have people names and I stayed in Doreen. This was a middle of the week visit so it was actually quiet but fairly partially inhabited. There are trails to walk (it rained while I was there so I skipped it). All the things you might need (some for an extra but small fee) are available to you including prepackaged food. The bed was super comfy and the cabin cozy. If you have a pet, they have a food bowl under the sink. They provide cookware and utensils. There's a mini fridge and a 2 eye range. The views are picturesque. Simply beautiful and tranquil. I plan to stay at least 3 days next time. I didn't partake in any of the outside options (fire pit, trails) because of the rain but next time I hope to be able to fire up the pit. I've mentioned the rain a couple times but it was indeed a gift. If you've ever experienced the sound of rain hitting a tin roof, then you know based on my very short stay, I literally drove 4 hours from home to get the best sleep of my adult life. The only complaint I had, was I lost hot water midway of my shower. Not cool for a girl living with anemia but I survived. It's taken me a minute to review because I posted the pics and I simply forgot. What I will do next time for my more extended stay: buy food to cook. I didn't use any of the food they supply (for a fee) but I would have had I not had some keto food with me. Which leads to my next thought, not off carbs next time. I passed some places I'd like to dine at and there's no point skipping carbs . I'll also be sure to walk the trail. I'd also bring a cooler with drinks so they're cold until the fridge is turned on and cold. The fridge is turned off upon arrival and it took forever to get my drinks cold. Last, I'll bring someone I really like. Final word, I love this little getaway and it's perfect for anyone who wants to disconnect (there's no Media access of any kind and cell service is patchy). I slept. I read. I reflected. Then I slept some more. It was awesome. Oh yeah, I agree with the first reviewer about what to bring. While mosquitos weren't my issue (it was February), there were lady bugs EVERYWHERE. But I couldn't kill them. I just couldn't. They mostly kept to the walls.

Those who know me well often laugh about my tumultuous, even Lifetime movie-esque, "romantic" life…read more Reflecting on it, I even told my therapist once, "Why watch 'The Bachelor' for entertainment when someone could just ask about my love life." Yeah, I see a therapist. lol. In order to turn things around, while scrolling on the 'gram, I saw Getaway. (Damn you, targeted ads. How did you know I love the outdoors and can't resist certain millennial-influenced excursions?) I told shawty, and we booked night. Simply go on their website, choose the date(s), enter how many adults (and if you're bringing your pup), and start planning. Things we brought that you should bring: - Food: they have cans and some instant stuff, but I wouldn't call anything substantial (or particularly healthy). - Bug spray: The mosquitos didn't come out in full force, but no one wants to be eaten alive. - Metal tongs with rubber grip: I used the wooden ones from the kitchen - I hope they don't charge me - and got by. - Clothes: For obvious reasons. Don't forget sandals and windbreaker in case it rains. - Toiletries: Toothpaste, toothbrush, etc... - Dish soap: They provided hand soap, but no dish soap to wash plates, bowls, silverware, etc. What they provided: - Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap - A comfy bed (which could use a heavier comforter/ blanket) w/ four pillows - Running water - Full-functioning toilet - Electricity - An easy-to-use campfire with a fire starter kit and logs - Complimentary s'more kit - Cellphone lockbox, things to do during your getaway, and more The morning of the Getaway, they emailed and texted the address of the location. (An entire area exists in the Blue Ridge Mountains.) Since the location resides in the boonies, I suggest downloading an offline map in order to help you navigate there. GuruMaps or even utilize Google Maps' offline feature. If you don't, you're sort of screwed trying to find it. Regarding prices, they vary. Sometimes you can find a deal if you book late. We paid around $140, but saw nights (last minute) for $90. Overall: If you're looking to for a unique way to spice things up, or in my case figure out my crazy love life, Getaway might be a good option for ya.

This was our fourth cabin rental and A Blue Ridge Vacation was the best experience, we had a couple…read moreof cabin issues and they resolved them immediately. We will definitely book with them again.

We have rented cabins from this company several times, they are always beautiful, clean locations…read moreusually with a hot tub and a game room of some sort ( pool table or video games), we love it! I usually book online and the rest of the transaction has been seamless, no issues. One of our favorite cabins would be 3 Blind Moose it's roomy,has an outdoor fireplace and a breathtaking view, very relaxing.