The Porter Retreat | Luxury Hillside Escape in Dahlonega 🍷
Set on the historic grounds where the Porter Springs Hotel once welcomed travelers, The Porter Retreat offers a fresh take on a classic North Georgia getaway. Tucked into a quiet hillside on a private 35-acre estate, this newly built custom home blends modern comfort with the timeless charm of Dahlonega wine country.
Thoughtfully designed for couples or small groups, this space is all about slowing down—without sacrificing style or convenience. You’ll feel tucked away in the mountains, yet just minutes from some of the area’s best wineries, trails, and local spots.
Inside, vaulted ceilings and a stone fireplace create a warm, elevated living space filled with natural light. The chef’s kitchen—complete with a gas range—makes it easy to enjoy a quiet night in, while the open layout flows seamlessly outdoors to your private covered porch.
Step outside and settle into the rhythm of mountain living: morning coffee on the porch, afternoons exploring, and evenings by the fire.
Highlights you’ll love:
•Private 35-acre setting—this is the only home on the property
•Hot tub + custom fire pit for relaxed, cozy nights
•Covered porch with outdoor TV for year-round enjoyment
•Vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace & designer touches throughout
•Chef’s kitchen with gas range
•Easy indoor-outdoor living designed for gathering and unwinding
•Firewood available for purchase on-site
•Dogs welcome (pet fee applies; contact us for dogs over 20 lbs)
Sleeping Arrangements:
•Primary suite with king bed + ensuite bathroom
•Second bedroom with queen bed + nearby full bathroom
Perfect for a romantic getaway, a wine weekend, or a peaceful reset in the mountains.
Close to everything, but feels a world away:
•R-Ranch in the Mountains – 5 minutes
•Wolf Mountain Vineyards – 8 minutes
•Frogtown Cellars – 9 minutes
•Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery – 11 minutes
•Preacher`s Rock – 14 minutes
•Downtown Dahlonega – 15 minutes
Booking Notes:
•Same-day bookings must be confirmed before reserving
•Stays over 10 days may require additional fees
•Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM
Whether you’re soaking in the hot tub after a day of wine tasting or enjoying a quiet morning on the porch, The Porter Retreat is designed to give you that rare mix of privacy, comfort, and true North Georgia charm.
Important things to know:
• Dogs are allowed with our pet fee of $85 plus tax per pet. If you`ve added pets to your reservation, one pet fee will be included and we will manually charge for additional pets after booking. If your dog weighs more than 20lbs, please contact us before booking.
• There is a $27 damage protection waiver included in the base rate for this property. It covers guests for up to $500 in accidental damages if a guest reports damage that happens during their stay. Intentional damage, unreported damage, or anything exceeding $500 will be charged to the guest`s payment method.
• We have firewood available on-site to purchase for $10 per bundle (including tax). We can also arrange a delivery of 50 pieces for $60 (including tax) if you let us know 7 days before your stay. Please message us if you are interested.
• We offer travelers insurance if you`re worried you may have to cancel your trip for any reason. More info can be found at the end of the listing description.
• Our cabin has a Ninja coffee pot that can be used as a pot or with K-cups.
• We provide ground coffee, coffee pods, 1 roll of paper towels, bar soap, hand soap, toilet paper, and plenty of towels and linens.
• We provide propane for the grill.
• There is not a washer and dryer is available in the basement.
• Check-in is at 4 p.m. and checkout is at 10 a.m. Early check-ins are possible, but subject to availability and a $20 per hour fee, rounded to the nearest hour. Late checkouts are generally not available, but if we can make an exception, the fee is $20 per hour.
• The address will be sent to you at the time of your booking, and your check-in information will be sent to you two days before your stay.
• This listing uses a dynamic pricing algorithm; prices are updated daily.
Additionally, although we have a strict cancellation policy, we offer travelers insurance through Generali Global Assistance if you`re worried you may have to cancel your trip for any reason.
Guest Protect Travel Insurance (G-330CSA)
- Insurance Premium: 6.95% of total price
No music, loud noise, or sound-amplifying equipment outside between the hours of 10:00pm and 8:00am.
No pets without a pet fee, and the only pets that are acceptable are dogs. If it is found that guests brought a pet/pets without disclosing them, the guest will be subject to a $150 fee on top of the pet fees for the number of pets brought. Maximum dog weight limit is 25 lbs.
Guests causing excessive noise or disturbances, including, but not limited to, underage drinking, partying, drug use, and exceeding max occupancy, will be asked to check out immediately and full stay rent charge will be due including deposit amount with NO REFUNDS.
Guests who leave the place excessively dirty will be subject to additional cleaning fee. Examples of excessively dirty are stains on the floors and walls, pots and pans left unwashed in the sink, and trash left on the floor and outside.
Any guest that checks in early without written permission may result in a $50 per hour fee.
Any checkout after 10:00 am without written permission may result in a $50 fee.