Visit This Southern Georgia Wheelchair-Accessible Cabin
Located about 1.5 hours south of Atlanta, Thomaston is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. President Roosevelt favored the area, as his Little White House was located just 33 miles away in Warm Springs. And the good news is, that rural doesn’t necessarily mean inaccessible. Today, everybody can kick back and enjoy the country life in this Southern Georgia wheelchair-accessible cabin
Stillmeadows Cabins
The brainchild of Rick and Mary Pat Jones, Stillmeadows Cabins (www.stillmeadowscabins.com) includes two 1885 log cabins located on 14 country acres. And Cabin 2 was retrofitted with access features for the Jones’ son.
The cabin includes a level boardwalk entrance from the nearby parking area, wide doorways and good pathway access throughout the first floor. The second-floor loft has three twin beds, and can only be accessed by the stairs; however, the majority of the facilities are located on the first floor.
Loaded with chicken bric-a-brac, rustic accents and lots of natural wood, the cabin has a definite country feel. The first floor features a large kitchen, a comfy living room and a spacious bedroom. There’s plenty of room for a wheelchair on both sides of the queen-sized bed, and the futon in the living room can sleep two people. It’s a very comfy setup, with a fireplace in the living room and a barbeque on the back porch.
Access upgrades include a large Continental-style shower with a hand-held showerhead, grab bars and a portable shower chair on one side of the bathroom. Other bathroom access features include toilet grab bars on the back and right walls (as seated), a roll-under sink and full five-foot turning radius. And for a little old fashioned ambiance, there’s also a claw foot tub on the other side of the bathroom.
Outside, there’s an accessible boardwalk down to the lake; and if you like animals, you’re in luck, as there’s a resident donkey, some goats and a flock of chickens. It’s a great place to explore the outdoors, linger on the dock or catch a nap on the front porch. In short, you can do as little or as much as you want when you visit this Southern Georgia wheelchair-accessible cabin.
