If you prefer to “rough it” in luxury, you need to see this amazing creekside short-term rental that made Vrbo.com’s list of Vacation Rentals of the Year for 2024.

The home is located near Epworth, Ga., which is just a little more than a three-hour drive from Huntsville or Birmingham and nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Click here to see the listing.

The home not only has amazing interior spaces but several decks overlooking Fightingtown Creek. This stunning retreat features:

4 bedrooms that sleep a total of 10 people (one is a bunkroom);

3.5 bathrooms;

A gourmet kitchen with restaurant-quality appliances and a huge island;

A coffee bar;

A game room with billiards, shuffleboard and foosball;

A wet bar with sink and full fridge in the game room.

The award press release says: “The home combines modern design and comfort with stone and wood elements and includes spa-like bathrooms, a generously stocked gourmet kitchen with river views, and a game room with a wet bar. An outdoor living area also provides serene views of the forest and a cozy space for evenings spent under the stars. This Georgia vacation rental was selected from over 2 million properties worldwide available on Vrbo.”

See the top 11 rentals for 2024 here.

They were chosen based on stellar star ratings, rave guest reviews, feature some of the most standout spaces and amenities for spending time together with family and friends, and are hosted by Premier Hosts who offer exceptional guest experiences.”

Don’t forget, you can now earn rewards on all the featured homes: Vrbo offers the first loyalty program from a major online vacation rental platform. Guests can earn 2 percent in OneKeyCash to be used toward future bookings on eligible Vrbo vacation rentals or on Expedia.com and Hotels.com.