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Rushing River Lodge - Fish, Tubing, Dog Friendly

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Welcome to Rushing River Lodge!
Cartecay River
Fitness facility
Exterior
Great Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cartecay Vineyards
  • Place, Ellijay Marketplace
  • Place, Gilmer County Fairgrounds

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Rushing River Lodge - Fish, Tubing, Dog Friendly

STR LICENSE# 004070
PLEASE NOTE: Last minute reservations (14 days prior to check in) will be required to check in at the Mountain Oasis office prior to 5pm, Mon-Fri unless previous arrangements are made in advance. Reservations made after 5pm for same day check in are NOT allowed.

CHECK IN 4PM
CHECK OUT 10AM

Whether you are looking to participate in some whitewater excitement or plan on just kicking back and enjoying the view, Rushing River Lodge will be sure to please. On one of the most beautiful stretches of the Cartecay River, this cabin has 350' of gorgeous river frontage all while privately situated on over 3 acres of land. With a fire pit complete with seating and a picnic table to enjoy a meal right at water's edge, you could spend hours here, enjoying the spectacular scenery and listening to the rush of the cool mountain waters.

The large covered porch with seating and dining space also provides a great place to take in the sights and sounds of the river regardless of the weather. Inside, you will have all the comforts of home including a huge wood burning fireplace for those chilly fall and winter evenings.

Rushing River Lodge has been a favorite by those staying here! The cabin is easy to access, mostly paved and less than 5 miles from downtown Ellijay where unique shopping and fabulous dining await you!


* Queen bedroom UPPER level with private covered porch overlooking river
* Queen bedroom MAIN level with 37" TV
* Queen bedroom TERRACE level with access to lower deck
* Full bathroom MAIN level & Half Bath on Main Level
* Full Master bath UPPER level with jetted tub
* Full bath TERRACE level
* Great Room with stunning rock, wood burning fireplace (fireplace season 10-1 thru 4-30), 1 Fire Log provided, 50" Smart TV for Streaming. Fully equipped Kitchen and Dining Area (Drip coffee maker and Keurig - coffee, filters not provided)
* Large covered porch
* Hot Tub
* Gas Grill (propane provided)
* Fire Pit at waters edge with seating
* (2) DOGS Under 50 lbs

All of our cabin rentals are fully furnished and include a minimum of the following unless otherwise stated in the listing:

Fully equipped kitchen: Refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, glassware, utensils, cutlery, pots, and pans.
Linens for each bed, 2-bath towels, 1-hand towel, 1-wash cloth per person listed on guest list, dresser or closet for clothing storage, central heat & air, washer/dryer, vacuum and/or broom and dust pan, mop, Smart TV for Streaming, internet, and propane grill.

In addition we provide a complimentary start-up supplies of: Toilet Tissue (2 rolls per bathroom), Paper Towels, (1 roll), Garbage Bags (2-3 bags) , Dishwasher Detergent (1-2 loads) Laundry Detergent (1 load), and Dish Washing Soap (mini bottle).

Many of our cabins include more than this basic list of inventory items.

The only items you'll need to bring will be food, beverages, and condiments.

Required Fees - Cleaning, Processing & Damage Insurance
15% lodging tax added to all reservations

Click on the "GET QUOTE" button for exact pricing.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT OF 25 YEARS OF AGE FOR RENTERS AND GUESTS (UNLESS ACCOMPANIED FOR A PARENT/GUARDIAN)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE CABIN ARE E-MAILED TO YOU 7 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IF YOUR RESERVATION HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH YOUR GUEST LIST AND DL.

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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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is on the waterfront. Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Tater Patch Community Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Burt's Pumpkin Farm and Upper River Adventures are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Cartecay River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buffalo Luke’s - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rushing River Lodge - Fish, Tubing, Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Rushing River Lodge - Fish, Tubing, Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rushing River Lodge - Fish, Tubing, Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rushing River Lodge - Fish, Tubing, Dog Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Cartecay River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and Cartecay Vineyards. Chateau Meichtry and Ellijay Marketplace are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessie O.

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

Love this place!

We’ve stayed in this area a few times and this was our favorite rental! You cannot beat being right in the Cartecay River! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

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

Nature Retreat/Birthday Reunion of Sisters

Great retreat. The sound of the Cartecay River was constant and soothing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Family & Friends gettaway

Our family and a couple friends had a lovely weekend at this beautiful cabin. It had everything we needed and more. We enjoyed the river and the rooms a lot. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mack S.

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

Rushing River Lodge

We are in our 80’s and didn’t realize that the master bedroom was on the 3rd floor with very steep and open stairs. We found that the main floor bedroom was much more accessible for us. However, the shower attached to that bedroom was not working so it was necessary to use the 3rd floor shower. We did, however, enjoy our stay and the river view was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F., Aurora, Ohio

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

Fabulous

The most relaxing getaway. To wake up to the sound of the river was the perfect way to start a day. Will return !!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham P.

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

Birthday Getaway

We had a great time at the rushing river lodge! We were a multigenerational crew who went up for a weekend to celebrate birthdays. Favorite parts: sitting by the river, fishing and floating down the river, and relaxing in the hot tub and enjoying the river. We slept with the window opened at night so we could hear the river—amazing! The house was super comfortable and had everything we needed for a very memorable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Best vacation

After all the cabins we have rented in north Georgia ,this was by far the best! The cabins location is excellent , close to downtown Ellijay ,Blue Ridge , orchards ,Amicola falls, other falls in area . The location on the cartecay river is perfect , allowing us to tube from cabin to a take out area further down stream . We saw abundance of deer around cabin and floating down river. It was the best family vacation we ever had ! The cabin is perfect with 3 seperste levels and privacy for everyone . Views over river are beautiful and peaceful . The house has everything you need and made us feel right at home . Thankyou for sharing this wonderful cabin !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Charlie P.

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

Great view and relaxing river sounds

This property is all about the view. You can not get a more beautiful river view than this cabin. Close to Atlanta and close to Elijay. It is well situated. The cabin was clean. Beds and bathrooms were comfortable and worked well for us. There is one way into this property. There is a turnaround down from the house. I never looked forward to using it, as it was tight and very high up. But it worked. Any issues I mention are overcome by the river view. I did wish they had better lighting in the main living area. It is all overhead and I find it glaring and uncomfortable. A couple of lamps would solve this problem. Also the TV's are really cheap and the sound is so bad it was very hard to make out what was being said. Volume doesn't help. A sound bar would save the day. Overall this is a beautiful property. Kitchen was well stocked. We enjoyed ourselves and spent a lot of time on the beautiful decks with comfortable chairs. But the best part was sitting by the river at night with a little fire. Fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Paradise on the River

This cabin is a gem right on the river with all the major amenities needed for a comfortable relaxing stay. Pros: Exceptionally clean, great location, direct river access on the best part of the river, beautiful home, very large porches, grill had extra propane, close proximity to waterfalls, hiking and downtown Elijah, well secluded, well equipped, and rental company communications were great. Cons (not complaints): Beds/pillows were not very comfortable, hot tub cover was very difficult to get on/off without 2 people, wish there were basic spices like salt and pepper, house is very creaky and makes it difficult to sleep if your on lower levels, would be great if river floats or kayaks were provided on property, and there should be more information provided in the cabin about the river and where to get in/out for tubing. Before entering the river for any type of water sports, do your research. The rapids get pretty intense further down the river and if you miss the takeout point, your in for a long treacherous journey down the river for many hours without any houses or takeouts in sight. Again this is not the responsibility of the rental home but I'm just passing along helpful information. All in all we had a great family vacation here and we will absolutely be back for future trips.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, exactly as depicted. River was amazing. Cabin clean and well appointed with fully stocked kitchen and luxury linens. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was a breeze the key was in a lock box. House was very clean and welll supplied. Our only complaint would be the cob webs everywhere. We knocked down as many as we could to make it comfortable to sit on the porch. Miss Muffet spider spray would be a welcome addition to their cleaning supplies. Other than that it was wonderful. Very relaxing, the sound of the river was amazing and watching tubers going by was icing on the cake. I would recommend Rushing River Lodge to anyone. Oh, a king size bed in one of the bedrooms would be nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Best Anniversary Trip

The cabin was beautiful! Right on the rushing water of the Cartecay River and my husband had a blast fly fishing. Not the best river in the area for catching trout, but the property itself was perfect. At the end of the private road, on 3 acres where no one could bother us. We used the hot tub multiple times a day. If you cant use stairs, dont stay here because there are a lot. We found it to be the perfect piece of quiet paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Dream vacation

Beautiful cabin on the Cartecay river, love the sound of the rushing water. This cabin is a must stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

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

wonderful

Everything was wonderful we really enjoyed all
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Awesome property

I rented this property for my wife’s birthday. When pulled onto the property and opened the door she said I hit it out of the park. This place is amazing. I would go back every time. You definitely won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Great weekend on the river

We really enjoyed our stay at Rushing River Lodge. The fire pit by the river was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Great Vacation Spot

Loved the cabin and the separate levels. The river was very beautiful. Cabin is located close to several small towns that were wonderful for shopping etc. the beds were challenging.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

Beautiful cabin with the creek/river right below us. It was very peaceful. Lots to do nearby activities and shopping. Our family e hours out stay! A few kinks No curtains in the bedroom I stayed in or blinds over the windows. Morning sun became an issue. None in the den either. Which was great for the den/kitchen area because lighting was poor for cooking We noticed a leak under the sink in the kitchen and could only use one side of the sink Trash was knocked over every night. It needs to be more secured. Wonderful cabin just needs a little more TLC
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

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

Beautiful spot

Rushing River Lodge is secluded and on a river. The only people we saw while at the lodge were kyakers. River access is easy and the fishing was a blast. We love that each bedroom was on a different level so while we were together as a family, everybody had their own space for private time. It was a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The river was beautiful and so peaceful! The location is central to all the area attractions too! I will definitely be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri P.

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

Spring break

We loved this cabin! The location on the river was perfect (the neighborhood driving in, not so much.) We appreciated that this was a dog-friendly property. It’s isolated enough yet still close to shops and restaurants! We had an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Family Christmas vacation

This was the sweetest cabin in the mountains beside a beautiful creek! Our family truly enjoyed our stay here! So cozy from the Christmas tree to the fireplace to much more! We have told our family and friends all about this Awesome place and hope to come back again! Caught giant trout and saw multiple deer! We made many memories that will last a lifetime!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Perfect

Beautiful place, beautiful atmosphere. Love the shopping and food around Ellijay and Blue Ridge.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Wonderful, beautiful, peaceful

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at the rushing River lodge for 4 nights. Beautiful accommodations. Waterfront seating with firepit. Kitchen is completely outfitted for most anything. Has a drip coffee maker as well as a keurig. Seating for dining in and outside. Porches on each level. Fabulous views of the river. Wish we had booked a longer stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lori O.

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

Rushing River Journey

House and river were fantastic! Too much of a house for 2 people -- too many stairs to climb to get to river, hot tub. Turn around - not good! Gravel road into property was not very good for the car (even though we have a Suburu all wheel drive). Beds too high and squeaky - needed a step stool to climb up on it. Enjoyed Ethel's painting (since I am a little bit of an artist). Great location to meet up with friends that live quite close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mountain Oasis Cabin Rentals

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Mountain Oasis Cabin Rentals located in the beautiful North Georgia was established in 2014. We are the property manager for this fabulous property as well as many other beautiful properties in Ellijay and Blue Ridge. With over 11 years experience in the hospitality industry, 30 years in management and customer service, you can be assured that your stay with us and the customer service you receive, will always be superior! Our goal has been and always will be, to exceed your expectations so that we are the company you think of and come to when visiting North Georgia! Expect the best with Mountain Oasis!

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