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Riverfront Ellijay Cabin - Hot Tub, Trout Fishing, Sleeps 14

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Six person hot tub looks over the river. Great ending for the perfect day.
Mountaintown Creek is a trophy trout stream. Fish right in front of the house.
Large Waterfront lodge just steps from the river. Big Porches on every level.
Leather sofas, real stacked stone fireplace with incredible views of the river
Outdoor dining and sitting area off the kitchen overlooking the river

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Place, Gilmer County Library
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Gilmer County Fairgrounds
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cartecay River
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

1 Double Futon and 3 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront Ellijay Cabin - Hot Tub, Trout Fishing, Sleeps 14

Wake up to the sound of rushing water at Trout Trap Lodge, a spacious riverfront cabin on Mountaintown Creek in Ellijay, GA. With private creek access, a hot tub overlooking the water, multiple porches, a stacked-stone fireplace, and room for up to 14 guests, this is the kind of cabin families and friend groups remember long after the trip ends.

Why guests love this cabin

Private access to Mountaintown Creek
Hot tub with creek views
Large porches for coffee, dining, and relaxing
Big-group layout with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
Pet-friendly for well-behaved dogs
Stone fireplace, pool table, and comfortable gathering spaces
Easy access to downtown Ellijay, orchards, wineries, and Blue Ridge

The space

With 3,200 square feet, Trout Trap Lodge gives your group plenty of room to spread out without losing the cozy cabin feel. The main living area features a dramatic stacked-stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and windows that keep the creek in view. The kitchen is fully equipped for everything from quick breakfasts to group dinners, and the multi-level porches make outdoor living a big part of the stay.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Bedroom 4: Bunk room with additional sleeping for kids and groups
The home sleeps up to 14 guests.

Outdoor experience

The real standout here is the setting. Step outside to porches overlooking the creek, soak in the private hot tub, grill dinner, or head down to the water for trout fishing just steps from the house. This is the kind of place where mornings start slow and evenings end outside listening to the water.

Perfect for

family getaways
fishing weekends
fall apple orchard trips
couples traveling together
relaxed group retreats

Location

Located in Ellijay, GA, the cabin offers a private waterfront feel while staying close to town, shopping, wineries, hiking, and other North Georgia favorites. Blue Ridge is also an easy day trip.

Good to know

Pet-friendly with approval/fee
Sleeps up to 14
On-site parking available
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM; checkout is 11:00 AM

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This Lodge was made for Family Fun!!!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is on the waterfront. Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Fort Mountain are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Engelheim Vineyards and Ellijay River Vineyards. Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Gilmer County Library - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Riverside Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cartecay River - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cartecay River Brewing Co. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Ellijay Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mr. P's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ellijay Coffeehouse - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Ellijay Cabin - Hot Tub, Trout Fishing, Sleeps 14 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverfront Ellijay Cabin - Hot Tub, Trout Fishing, Sleeps 14?

As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverfront Ellijay Cabin - Hot Tub, Trout Fishing, Sleeps 14 on 20 June 2026 start from NZ$606, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverfront Ellijay Cabin - Hot Tub, Trout Fishing, Sleeps 14?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Ellijay Cabin - Hot Tub, Trout Fishing, Sleeps 14?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Ellijay Cabin - Hot Tub, Trout Fishing, Sleeps 14?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Ellijay Cabin - Hot Tub, Trout Fishing, Sleeps 14 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Riverside Park, Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Piedmont Hospital. Gilmer County Library and Cartecay River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 191 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, great hosts who were super responsive to questions, loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Risa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent time during our stay at the Trout Trap Lodge. Our host was very friendly and stayed in contact with us. We had plenty of room and enjoyed our walk, time in the hot tub and the porches to sit and listen to the creek was relaxing. A perfect place for my family to spend Christmas!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maranda s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erin f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great for our group. The amenities in the house and at the resort were great for our family. Communication with the owner was easy. Our kids had so much fun being on the river.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial weekend

Had a great stay! Owner provided some great information on local restaurants and attractions. House was just as described and was perfect for me my wife and our two grown children. There’s just something about listening to that creek at night!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very beautiful and spacious with easy access to the river!

Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and peaceful retreat

Trout trap is lovely. The music from the creek is a constant joy. The porches were great. Our family loved the Blackstone and used it a lot.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great secluded family vacation

This was a great cabin to stay at as it was secluded but a short drive to anything you could want.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay!

This property is amazing. We all enjoyed our time very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Everything was absolutely perfect. Great place, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ED G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had fun river is beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamar Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Property!

Our family rents various cabins a few times each year in the Ellijay area. This cabin is the most well stocked we’ve ever seen. When we read the reviews we were concerned about the stairs, but these stairs are NOTHING compared to past rentals. The river is beautiful and the property is gorgeous. We had plenty of space to play. The fire pit was great. We had the most amazing stay and recommend this property to families and large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Multi Family Getaway

Perfect for a weekend away with multiple families with small children. Great location, incredible scenery, and the house was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trout trap

We had a great time! Cabin was fantastic nice and clean everything was perfect! Plenty of room for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jason s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Friends weekend

Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

this property was everything and then some. this was the perfect location for our friends reunion.

Everything was exceptional from the booking to leaving this property. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

riotbloodxion D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Great place to just unwind and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend get away

Very serene
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sydney C.

Wonderful place. We had 6 adults and 2 children and had plenty of space!

House is beautiful and Location is pristine. Thank you Amy for offering your place at such a reasonable price. Owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randal A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

This is a well appointed and beautiful cabin. Everything is clean and in working order. The description is very accurate and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

chris r.

Incredible weekend, plenty of room to breathe!

Can’t ask for a better place for a big group! Close to town but feels like it’s off the beaten path, which is what you want in a cabin! Fly fishing, fires, and great memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hal A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trout trap

Really enjoyed our stay here. Was relaxing, just what we needed. Amy was very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time!

The place was just as described. All 11 of us thought the house was so nice and had plenty of room. I would highly recommend to friends and would love to take my family back there in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trout Trap made for the best vacation!

Amy was the perfect host and could give a masterclass for VRBO hosts. All the beds were super comfortable, the house was very clean and we even came home and ordered some things we enjoyed at the house! The Trout Trap was well stocked with all the necessities for vacation from the kitchen utensils, plenty of towels, blankets, every day essentials and even two washer and dryers. You could spend all day on the creek enjoying the cool water, fishing, enjoying the rope swing or tubing! The house is off the beaten path and down a steep hill, but you feel like you are in your own world! The kids loved the many many deer we saw in the neighborhood. Amy was quick to answer any questions we had and offered up many places in the area to enjoy with our group! I would highly recommend for a relaxing vacation!
The Trout Trap at Night
Playing in the creek
Kayaking around the creek
The many deer in the resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Amy Padgett

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We are a family of six from Milton, GA with three boys and a girl. We have another house for rent in Coosawattee, VRBO #583476.

Why they chose this property

We love coming to Ellijay and the fact that it is so close to our house in Milton is a big bonus for us. Our kids love playing in the water, riding dirt bikes and fishing. It is so nice to be in the mountains and on the water in a place that feels so remote but you are less than 15 minutes from shops, restaurants, and grocery stores.

What makes this property unique

The word “Ellijay” is an Anglicized form of a Cherokee word, perhaps meaning "place of green things" or "many waters." This would make a lot of sense considering this is the place where the Ellijay and Cartecay Rivers meet forming the Coosawattee River. The Coosawattee and Mountaintown come together and flow into Carter’s Lake: A gorgeous recreational lake developed by the Corps of Engineers. This region abounds with wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, bears, eagles, and hawks. The Rivers are a favorite for trout fishermen or feel free to our stocked fishing pond within the resort.

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