63 Bushy Head Rd
Cherry Log, GA 30522
$524,900
3 bd · 3 ba · Listed 18d ago
View on Realtor.com →Year built
2007
Sqft
—
Lot sqft
64,469
HOA / mo
None
Furnished
Yes
List date
2026-09-09T11:51:34.000000Z
Revenue
Annual revenue
$39,682
ADR
$235
Occupancy
46%
Cleaning fees (12 mo)
$8,787
Confidence
Med (60.58), 31 comps
Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)
Painted Skies | Mtn View | Hot Tub | Fire Pit
Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi
Revenue $6,813ADR $358Occ ≈ 5%—
Private, Peaceful Getaway!
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi
Revenue $50,788ADR $2,492Occ ≈ 6%4.9★ (78)
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Game Room & Hot Tub: Cabin 9 Mi to Blue Ridge! Cabin | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 7 | $26,650 | $240 | 30% | 4.8★ (17) | 69 ft | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Black Bear Lodge | Cherry Log, Ga Cabin | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 | $41,063 | $295 | 38% | 5★ (2) | 486 ft | AirbnbVrbo |
Majestic Peace Mountainside Cabin | 3 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 8 | $32,715 | $315 | 28% | 5★ (51) | 0.1 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
15% Off Summer Sale—Discount Already Applied! Cabin | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 | $36,680 | $228 | 44% | 4.5★ (18) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Serenity Summit:Hot tub | Fire pit | Amazing Views Cabin | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 | $30,636 | $198 | 42% | 5★ (182) | 0.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Painted Skies | Mtn View | Hot Tub | Fire Pit Cabin | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 | $6,813 | $358 | 5% | — | 0.3 mi | Airbnb |
MTN Views! Private Cabin | Hot Tub, Fireplace Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $55,932 | $243 | 63% | 5★ (54) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Private, Peaceful Getaway! Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $50,788 | $2,492 | 6% | 4.9★ (78) | 0.4 mi | Airbnb |
Summer escape! Creek View! Hot Tub! 4 Fireplaces Cabin | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 | $42,308 | $299 | 39% | 5★ (86) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Private Modern Lodge | Views, Hot Tub, Trails Cabin | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 | $50,676 | $272 | 51% | 5★ (35) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
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🐦Perfect for Outdoor Enthusiasts!! 🌠 Hiking, Rafting 🚣, Ziplining & More!🚵
Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi
Revenue $51,129ADR $294Occ ≈ 48%5★ (280)
BLUE RIDGE SPLENDOR - 3 BR, 3 BA amazing cabin, with incredible mountain views!
Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi
Revenue $12,294ADR $279Occ ≈ 12%5★ (8)
Laughing Water | 3BR Cabin in Cherry Log, GA
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi
Revenue $16,911ADR $256Occ ≈ 18%5★ (2)
Views, Hot Tub, Movie Theater, Pool Table, Arcade!
Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.6 mi
Revenue $12,028ADR $293Occ ≈ 11%5★ (6)
Fish Camp Cabin! Outdoor Game Barn, Hot Tub, Firepit! on Fightingtown Creek!
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.6 mi
Revenue $44,837ADR $485Occ ≈ 25%4.9★ (15)
Creekfront Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Barn & Fire Pit
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi
Revenue $40,587ADR $296Occ ≈ 38%5★ (22)
Fightingtown Trout Haven Retreat @ *Cashes Valley*
Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi
Revenue $69,278ADR $285Occ ≈ 67%5★ (19)
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rustic Ridge -mountain view, hot tub, pool table Cabin | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 | $49,811 | $270 | 51% | 4.8★ (27) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
A Walk in the Clouds: Views & Hot Tub Cabin | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 | $45,521 | $307 | 41% | 4.2★ (4) | 0.4 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
🐦Perfect for Outdoor Enthusiasts!! 🌠 Hiking, Rafting 🚣, Ziplining & More!🚵 Cabin | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 | $51,129 | $294 | 48% | 5★ (280) | 0.5 mi | Vrbo |
Family Mountain Cabin: Hot Tub, Games, Large Decks Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $24,694 | $215 | 31% | 5★ (16) | 0.5 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Hot Tub · Arcade Loft · Fire Pit · Wooded Cabin Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $66,064 | $264 | 69% | 5★ (166) | 0.5 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
A River Runs Through It-sits on the creek, hot tub Cabin | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 | $62,113 | $301 | 57% | 4.8★ (32) | 0.5 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Blue Fox Retreat, Pet friendly, Hot tub, MTN View Cabin | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $46,757 | $232 | 55% | 4.9★ (26) | 0.5 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
The Blue Fox Retreat Cabin | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $17,857 | $0 | — | 5★ (25) | 0.5 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Laughing Waters-on Fighting Town Creek, hot tub Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $44,520 | $272 | 45% | 4.8★ (45) | 0.5 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
BLUE RIDGE SPLENDOR - 3 BR, 3 BA amazing cabin, with incredible mountain views! Cabin | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 | $12,294 | $279 | 12% | 5★ (8) | 0.5 mi | Vrbo |
Bear Holler Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $45,101 | $184 | 67% | 4.8★ (132) | 0.5 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Sunset Vista-Hot Tub-Wood Burning Fireplace Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $56,659 | $205 | 76% | 4.9★ (319) | 0.5 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Laughing Water | 3BR Cabin in Cherry Log, GA Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $16,911 | $256 | 18% | 5★ (2) | 0.5 mi | Airbnb |
Whispering Creek & Hot Tub | Game Room Cabin | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 | $52,701 | $266 | 54% | 5★ (237) | 0.6 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Views, Hot Tub, Movie Theater, Pool Table, Arcade! Cabin | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 | $12,028 | $293 | 11% | 5★ (6) | 0.6 mi | Airbnb |
Romantic Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Creek Views Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 | $59,170 | $272 | 60% | 4.8★ (85) | 0.6 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Fish Camp Cabin! Outdoor Game Barn, Hot Tub, Firepit! on Fightingtown Creek! House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $44,837 | $485 | 25% | 4.9★ (15) | 0.6 mi | Vrbo |
Leaf Season•Family Cabin•Hot Tub•FirePit•Gameroom Cabin | 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 | $32,067 | $231 | 38% | 5★ (101) | 0.7 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Secluded Cabin, Epic Mountain Views, Hot Tub Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $38,065 | $211 | 49% | 4.9★ (196) | 0.7 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Creekfront Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Barn & Fire Pit House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $40,587 | $296 | 38% | 5★ (22) | 0.7 mi | Airbnb |
Creek Access | Game Barn | Hot Tub | Fire Pit! Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $54,350 | $317 | 47% | 5★ (21) | 0.7 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Fightingtown Trout Haven Retreat @ *Cashes Valley* Cabin | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 | $69,278 | $285 | 67% | 5★ (19) | 0.7 mi | Airbnb |
Revenue and nightly rate (ADR) are trailing-12-month figures per listing. Occupancy is estimated as revenue ÷ ADR ÷ 365 and can read high when revenue includes cleaning fees.
Cash flow calculator
Est. revenue
$39,682
NOI
$17,082
Cash flow /mo
$1,423
Cash needed
$545,896
Cash-on-cash (all cash)
3.1%
ROE (yr 1)
6.0%
Cap rate
3.3%
DSCR
—
Year-1 write-off
$87,396
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$27,967
Year-1 return on equity
- Cash flow (annual)$17,082
- Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
- Appreciation at%$15,747
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown
Annual operating expenses
- Management (20% of revenue)$7,936
- Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,190
- Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,984
- Utilities & supplies$4,200
- HOA$0
- Property tax$1,699
- Insurance (STR-rated)$5,590
Cash needed to close
- Purchase price (all cash)$524,900
- Closing costs (4.0%)$20,996
- Furnishing (conveyed with the sale)$0
Tax savings if the STR loophole applies
- Tax shield @ 32%$27,967
Property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split come from this listing's county tax record; other assumptions match the daily feed (see tasks/plan.md).
The write-off comes from the cost segregation estimate below. Not tax advice.
Cost segregation estimate
An estimate from the listing: every part of the home is priced from national construction costs, less wear for age, and the price (less land) is spread over the parts in proportion. The headline is what a typical cost seg study would claim for this property. The answers below are optional refinements.
Depreciable basis
$506,000
Short-life (5/15-yr)
$86,000 · 17%
Year-1 deduction
$87,000
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$28,000
Land 4% (county tax record, market value split) · building $420,000 over 39 years
Based on: ~1,900 sq ft (from beds), built 2007, 3 bd / 3 ba, furnished, listing features (hot tub, game room, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list, septic, wooded lot).
IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $65,000 in year 1 (13% short-life, $21,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.
- $8,900
Kitchen cabinetsdefault
$10,000 new × 40% good × 2.22 allocation
- $7,300
Kitchen countertopsdefault
$8,200 new × 40% good × 2.22 allocation
- $3,000
Decorative trimdefault
$3,300 new × 40% good × 2.22 allocation
- $400
Mirrorsdefault
$500 new × 40% good × 2.22 allocation
- $1,100
Shelvingdefault
$1,200 new × 40% good × 2.22 allocation
- $4,200
Window coverings (19)default
$4,800 new × 40% good × 2.22 allocation
- $10,700
Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault
$7,800 new × 62% good × 2.22 allocation
- $6,500
Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault
$4,700 new × 62% good × 2.22 allocation
- $6,900
Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing
$7,700 new × 40% good × 2.22 allocation
- $8,000
Hot tub (freestanding)listing
$9,000 new × 40% good × 2.22 allocation
- $7,800
Furniture conveyed with the sale (used)listing
$19,500 new × 40% good · out of the price
- $2,400
Game-room equipment (used)listing
$6,000 new × 40% good · out of the price
- $10,100
Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default
$9,000 new × 50% good × 2.22 allocation
- $4,800
Landscaping (minimal)listing
$4,300 new × 50% good × 2.22 allocation
- $2,100
Patiosdefault
$1,900 new × 50% good × 2.22 allocation
- $2,100
Decks & porches (attached)default
$1,900 new × 50% good × 2.22 allocation
- $313,100
Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault
$206,000 new × 68% good × 2.22 allocation
- $29,500
Building plumbing & fixturesdefault
$21,400 new × 62% good × 2.22 allocation
- $29,500
Building electrical & lightingdefault
$21,400 new × 62% good × 2.22 allocation
- $19,000
HVACdefault
$21,400 new × 40% good × 2.22 allocation
- $10,900
Hardwood & tile floorsdefault
$12,200 new × 40% good × 2.22 allocation
- $4,700
Fireplaces (2)listing
$5,300 new × 40% good × 2.22 allocation
- $13,300
Septic systemlisting
$12,000 new × 50% good × 2.22 allocation
About the property
Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study
| Year | 5-yr | 15-yr | Building | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $67,000 | $19,100 | $1,300 | $87,400 |
| 2 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 | $10,800 |
| 3 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 | $10,800 |
| 4 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 | $10,800 |
| 5 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 | $10,800 |
| 6+ | $0 | $0 | $375,500 | $375,500 |
| Total | $67,000 | $19,100 | $420,000 | $506,000 |
Model-based estimate, not an engineered cost segregation study. The IRS doesn’t approve studies; get a professional study before filing. Using these losses against W-2 income needs the short-term rental exception (average stay ≤7 days + material participation). The 39-year building life applies because stays average under 30 days, a separate test (27.5 years for a long-term rental). Federal only: Georgia disallows bonus depreciation, Ohio adds back 5/6 of it, and Tennessee has no personal income tax. Not tax advice.
Market note
Fannin and Gilmer counties require STR registration and lodging tax; no cap found. Blue Ridge and Ellijay city limits have their own rules; most cabins are in unincorporated county.