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122 Laurel Creek Trl

122 Laurel Creek Trl

Cherry Log, GA 30522

$489,444

2 bd · 2 ba · Listed today

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Est. land %

Year built

2026

Sqft

—

Lot sqft

52,272

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

No

List date

2026-11-03T01:42:35.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$38,444

ADR

$198

Occupancy

53%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$8,918

Confidence

Low (51.78), 29 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$28,129$34,741$52,305

Median revenue of shown comps: $36,087

  • Bear Pause,BabblingCreekfront Logcabin,HotTub delivery Sept 2025,FirePit,Hammock

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 361 ft

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $13,859ADR $203Occ ≈ 19%4.5★ (22)

    Vrbo

  • CreekFront/Log Cabin/Hottub/Hammock&Pet Friendly!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 404 ft

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $17,218ADR $260Occ ≈ 18%4.9★ (50)

    Airbnb

  • Mountain View Retreat- Pet Friendly,Mountain View

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 492 ft

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $8,427ADR $279Occ ≈ 8%5★ (1)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Couples Retreat in Blue Ridge/HotTub/Firepit/Dome

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $51,367ADR $224Occ ≈ 63%5★ (100)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 706 On The Creek

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $28,153ADR $222Occ ≈ 35%5★ (1)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Luxe Retreat: Hot Tub, Outdoor Theater, Dogs OK

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $30,181ADR $209Occ ≈ 40%5★ (35)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Sauna, Rooftop Deck, Fire Pit, Indoor Fireplace

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +3

    Revenue $30,691ADR $180Occ ≈ 47%5★ (52)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Hot Tub · Screened Porch · Dogs OK · Blue Ridge

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $55,439ADR $218Occ ≈ 70%4.9★ (54)

    Airbnb

  • Hygge Haus - Rustic charm, & serene location!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $50,706ADR $214Occ ≈ 65%4.8★ (52)

    AirbnbBooking

  • 'Pinot & Pine' Chic Log Cabin ~ 5 Mi to Blue Ridge

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $19,600ADR $192Occ ≈ 28%4.8★ (102)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

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  • Gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain View*Hot tub*Gameroom

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $79,621ADR $265Occ ≈ 82%5★ (159)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Serenity High Up Mountain Views Haven 15 min to BR

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +5

    Revenue $34,586ADR $221Occ ≈ 43%4.8★ (149)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Beary Cozy Cabin: Serene Wooded Retreat w/ Hot Tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $34,741ADR $158Occ ≈ 60%4.9★ (56)

    Airbnb

  • Top of the Ridge Chalet- Pets OK, 2 BDR, MTN Views

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $63,260ADR $355Occ ≈ 49%4.7★ (3)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Overlook Oasis - Hot tub, firepit, and comfy beds!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $43,128ADR $222Occ ≈ 53%4.5★ (87)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Mountain Heaven-Hot Tub-Pet Friendly-Fire Pit

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $33,380ADR $189Occ ≈ 48%4.8★ (49)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Blue Ridge Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Mountain Views!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $39,891ADR $183Occ ≈ 60%4.9★ (75)

    AirbnbBooking

  • The Lodge: Upscale Log Cabin Living

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $37,433ADR $227Occ ≈ 45%5★ (237)

    Airbnb

  • Hilltop Haus: 6 Minutes From Downtown Blue Ridge

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +6

    Revenue $76,089ADR $331Occ ≈ 63%5★ (188)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cozy cabin w/View, Hot Tub, Firepit- 10 min to BR

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $60,969ADR $239Occ ≈ 70%5★ (303)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 2BR Mountainview | Game Room | Private Hot Tub

    House · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $37,493ADR $241Occ ≈ 43%4.5★ (120)

    AirbnbBooking

  • Just Renovated! The Best Little A-Frame in Blue Ridge—Cozy 2BR with Barrel Sauna

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $18,355ADR $223Occ ≈ 23%—

    Vrbo

  • Water surrounded cabin getaway with sauna, hot tub, wild life and private island

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $54,221ADR $349Occ ≈ 43%5★ (16)

    VrboBooking

  • Dreamy Treetop Nook • Cedar Hot Tub • 10 Mn to DT

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +3

    Revenue $67,422ADR $260Occ ≈ 71%5★ (231)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Mountain Cabin w/Private Hot Tub! ROAD NOW PAVED

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $19,932ADR $181Occ ≈ 30%4.8★ (470)

    Airbnb

  • The best little a-frame in Blue Ridge, Outpost 171

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.7 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +4

    Revenue $31,075ADR $270Occ ≈ 32%5★ (173)

    Airbnb

  • Creekside Cabin at Cherry Log Mountain

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.7 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $52,305ADR $201Occ ≈ 71%5★ (172)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Bear Lake Retreat | Cherry Log, GA

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $28,129ADR $250Occ ≈ 31%4.8★ (15)

    AirbnbVrbo

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

Financing
Management

Est. revenue

$38,444

NOI

$14,229

Cash flow /mo

$1,186

Cash needed

$525,022

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

2.7%

ROE (yr 1)

5.5%

Cap rate

2.9%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$125,427

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$40,137

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$14,229
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$14,683
ROE5.5%

Tax savings aren't counted. Turn on “Count tax savings in returns” above if you can use the losses.

Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$7,689
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,153
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,922
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$3,964
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$5,286

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$489,444
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$19,578
  • Furnishing (bought new)$16,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$40,137

No county tax record split for property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split, so those use market defaults — edit the price above; 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

$416,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$109,000 · 26%

Year-1 deduction

$125,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$40,000

Land 15% (market default, no usable tax-record split) · building $307,000 over 39 years · new furniture $16,000

Based on: ~1,400 sq ft (from beds), built 2026, 2 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, fence, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, septic, wooded lot).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $74,000 in year 1 (14% short-life, $24,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$77,200
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $8,900 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $12,300
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $9,100 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $12,500
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,500 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $3,400
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $400
  • Shelvingdefault

    $900 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $1,200
  • Window coverings (14)default

    $3,500 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $4,800
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,900 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $9,500
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,200 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $5,800
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)default

    $8,100 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $11,200
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $16,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $16,000
15-year land improvements$47,900
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $7,800 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $10,700
  • Landscaping (minimal)listing

    $3,700 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $5,200
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,400 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $1,900
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $15,800 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $21,800
  • Fencinglisting

    $6,000 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $8,300
Building, 39-year$306,900
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $151,800 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $209,900
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $15,700 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $21,700
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $15,000 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $20,800
  • HVACdefault

    $15,800 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $21,800
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $9,000 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $12,500
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $3,600
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $16,600

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$77,200$47,900$300$125,400
2$0$0$7,900$7,900
3$0$0$7,900$7,900
4$0$0$7,900$7,900
5$0$0$7,900$7,900
6+$0$0$275,100$275,100
Total$77,200$47,900$306,900$432,000

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: California, Georgia and Wisconsin disallow 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.