Barefoot Hills, Dahlonega

Barefoot Hills - Mountain Lodge with Private Farm Setting and Vineyard Access

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 3-star Dahlonega hotel spans across a private farm along the Chestatee River. Barefoot Hills features diverse accommodation options, including shipping container rooms with kitchenettes, log cabin suites, and two-level suites with full kitchens. Room amenities include free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with streaming services, and private bathrooms, while select units offer mountain views from private decks. The property maintains a communal fire pit, gas grill, and back porch areas. Guests at Barefoot Hills Hotel can access multiple outdoor activities, from hiking the Appalachian Trail to kayaking on the Chestatee River. The hotel provides shuttle services to Springer Mountain and Amicalola Falls, departing at 8:00 AM. Located 62 miles from DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, the property sits 2.5 miles from Wolf Mountain Vineyards and 2 miles from Three Sisters Vineyards.

Pros

Direct access to Chestatee River for kayaking and outdoor activities

Morning shuttle service to major hiking destinations

Unique accommodation options including converted shipping containers

On-site outdoor amenities including fire pit and gas grill

Cons

Some rooms require climbing stairs or hills to access

Certain bathrooms are shared between rooms