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Riverside Runaway | Ellijay, GA

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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a river and forest.
A log cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television.
A cabin interior with a wooden bench, a cushioned chair, a framed picture, and a lamp.
A house by a clear stream with a red roof, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, oven, and microwave.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Peace of mind included
    Guests rate the location highly for safety.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cartecay River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Place, Cartecay River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Amicalola Falls State Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Chateau Meichtry and Cartecay Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.
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Map
Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Cartecay River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 32 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 36 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 43 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Luke’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Runaway | Ellijay, GA pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverside Runaway | Ellijay, GA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Runaway | Ellijay, GA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Runaway | Ellijay, GA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Runaway | Ellijay, GA located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Cartecay River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chateau Meichtry and Pig Hill of Fame. Ellijay Marketplace and Talona Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in a beautiful setting, the closeness of the Blue Ridge mountains and a roaring river virtually under your feet while enjoying the back deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The cabin was in great shape, very clean, and in the perfect location.

The cabin was in great shape, very clean, and in the perfect location. We will definitely stay there again. The team members were very easy to work with, and extremely helpful during the booking process.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved everything about the cabin.

Loved everything about the cabin. Beautiful!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

It was a very good experience for my family.

It was a very good experience for my family. They were helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding 2023

Loved our stay. Rode the rapids and enjoyed the outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our stay and experience was very pleasant and will definitely be renting Riverside Runaway again.

Our stay and experience was very pleasant and will definitely be renting Riverside Runaway again. Overall communication was well with members of Blue Sky cabin rentals team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay by the creek.

Loved it very much. Had a problem one day with well but blue sky took care of it promptly. Enjoyed the creek, porch!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My family needed a getaway that was safe in the context of the pandemic, relatively close to home, a

My family needed a getaway that was safe in the context of the pandemic, relatively close to home, and relaxing. Riverside Runaway was exactly what we needed! The house was homey and comfortable, and the close proximity to the water was exceptionally relaxing. We also enjoyed the hot tub very much! We will definitely come back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A

Amazing! Looking forward to coming back Your team was great! They were incredibly helpful with our last minute vacation plans and helping us find a perfect cabin to fit our needs and let us bring our dog
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Since I’m staying again in another property in November, I’m hoping it will be cleaner and bette

Since I’m staying again in another property in November, I’m hoping it will be cleaner and better taken care of. I enjoyed it but would hesitate renting the same one eventhough the deck was the best.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything was so great.

Everything was so great. We enjoyed our stay immensely. Only thing I would say to watch out for was when we arrived, every single towel left for us was damp. Other than that, amazing experience. Thank you! Everyone I spoke to was helpful and friendly
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great experience with the exception of all the construction next door.

Great experience with the exception of all the construction next door. We couldn’t enjoy the porch during the day because of all the noise.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Riverside Runaway needs a new stove.

Riverside Runaway needs a new stove. Other than that, property was perfect.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice Riverview Cabin

Very enjoyable place on the Cartecay River. River isn’t really accessible as the current is too strong on this stretch and there isn’t any place to launch or retrieve a tube or kayak. Close to many hiking trails for any experience level. Master bedroom (with king) has to use bathroom attached to queen bedroom (or go down steep staircase at night to first floor bath). Great place for pets (check for ticks...we found some on ours). Very relaxing and wonderful sounds of the river.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We have stayed several times in the area.

We have stayed several times in the area. We loved the house but would have preferred a little more seclusion. An acre or two to walk around is what we prefer. But the access to town is quit convenient. We arrived while Dorian was building in the Atlantic. Being from Florida we were not sure if we could get home. Your team made arrangements for us to be able to stay longer if needed. But we were able to return home as planned. Staff was excellent.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Riverside runaway are what dreams are made of.

Riverside runaway are what dreams are made of. Everything about this cabin was spectacular, from the kitchen to the bedrooms. We enjoyed every little detail of this cabin and never wanted to come home! I emailed the company on July 4th to add someone on my vacation and was extremely surprised to have someone answer within an hour! They were so polite and made me feel I had nothing to worry about. The customer service was really over and beyond.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The only problem was that one of the river lights was out.

The only problem was that one of the river lights was out. It would have been even more beautiful at night if both had been working.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A bit disappointed the cabin wasn’t decorated for Christmas but I called and they did let me know

A bit disappointed the cabin wasn’t decorated for Christmas but I called and they did let me know ahead of time. We brought our own decorations to make it feel like the holidays. The cabin we originally booked was sold and a staff member informed us with another cabin. It was nice and overall a great experience.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

This house was a solid little cabin.

This house was a solid little cabin. We had a good weekend away, and the decks were really nice. Sitting by the river for s’mores by the fire pit was great. The kitchen is pretty basic, and the screened porch isn’t really enclosed which meant a lot of bugs could still get in. It could use a good cleaning to remove the ones that didn’t make it and their old webs, etc. King bed was so comfortable and smart TV was nice to have as well. I would second another review to say that considering an alternate way to enter river would be great. Out of five people only two could actually climb OUT of the river on the ladder. I’d also note that a letter about the river and the fact that you can’t really exit should you start tubing away (or instructions abt exiting) would be nice. I didn’t expect it to be so deep and would like to warn others that the area right by ladder can be high—I’m 5’7 and it was up to my chest there (then gets more shallow). Understanding that people come to play, just a few tidbits would help people feel more comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

v

very pleasant staff
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

W

Wonderful communication and lovely location!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 stars We give Five stars for the Cabin!! Rivershire is a beautiful escape from the business of lif

5 stars We give Five stars for the Cabin!! Rivershire is a beautiful escape from the business of life!! Plenty of room to spread out for...
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful A wonderful, fun filled, relaxing family mountain vacation.

Wonderful A wonderful, fun filled, relaxing family mountain vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

amazing.

amazing.. Amazing. Really well handled and the cabin was amazing. Will come back!!
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