Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Blue Ridge, GA Amenities Market

Mark Lumpkin breaks down the amenity data for Blue Ridge, one of the most popular cabin markets in the Southeast.

Using insights from STR Search, this episode dives into which amenities top-performing properties are using to dominate the market—and how much additional revenue those features are generating annually.

Here’s what the data shows in Blue Ridge:

• Hot Tubs (91%) → +$20,000+/year
• Game Rooms (50%) → +$16,451/year
• Home Gyms (8%) → +$9,123/year
• Saunas (5%) → +$24,861/year
• Swimming Pools (3%) → +$57,348/year
• Mini Golf (4%) → +$14,700/year

The biggest takeaway? In Blue Ridge, amenities drive performance.

Hot tubs are essentially mandatory for top-performing cabins, while features like saunas, pools, and mini golf courses are still rare—but generating massive revenue advantages for properties that have them.

If you’re investing in Blue Ridge or planning upgrades to an existing cabin, this episode reveals the amenities that can help your property stand out and maximize revenue.

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