Thank you for your interest in our properties. We’re Julie and Terry, and it would be a pleasure to host you. Our goal is to provide a comfortable, memorable experience that you’ll want to return to again and again.

At Southern Retreats, our journey began with a simple idea—offering a place where guests can relax in a space we truly love ourselves. In 2024, we began searching for our first property and quickly fell in love with a cabin in the North Georgia Mountains. That’s how Newport River Retreat came to life. We poured our hearts into creating a space that feels warm, welcoming, and truly special—like it’s your own while you’re there. Our cabin is located in the Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay, Georgia.

After seeing how much our guests enjoyed Newport River Retreat, we felt inspired to expand. In 2026, we found a beautiful classic beachfront condo complex and created Sugar Beach Retreat, where the ocean is just steps away and each stay is filled with peaceful beach days with local activities and dining within walking distance. Our condo is located in the Sugar Beach Condominium complex in Panama City Beach, Florida.

During your stay, we would love for you to leave a journal entry about your experience. Your stories mean so much to us and to future guests. When you have a moment, we would also greatly appreciate you sharing your experience by leaving a 5-star review on your booking platform.

We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Ellijay, Georgia, or Panama City Beach, Florida. Thank you again for choosing Southern Retreats—we’re so glad you’re here!

Terry & Julie
Owners