Cabin

River Rock Retreat | Ellijay, GA

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A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, a leather sofa, and a kitchen area.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in oven, and a stainless steel range hood.
A two-story house with a stone chimney, a porch with a bench, and a view of a river.
A hot tub with a digital control panel, surrounded by a wooden deck and a metal railing, overlooking a river and forested area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cartecay River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Place, Cartecay River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ellijay Marketplace
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Ellijay

Located in Rivers Edge, a neighbourhood 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Amicalola Falls State Park and Cartecay River. Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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Map
Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Cartecay River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 24 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 31 min drive - 42.5 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Luke’s - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Rock Retreat | Ellijay, GA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Rock Retreat | Ellijay, GA?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Rock Retreat | Ellijay, GA on 4 January 2027 start from NZ$2,043, 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 River Rock Retreat | Ellijay, GA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Rock Retreat | Ellijay, GA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Rock Retreat | Ellijay, GA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Rock Retreat | Ellijay, GA located?

Located in Rivers Edge, this cabin is steps from Cartecay River and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest. Chateau Meichtry and Ellijay Marketplace are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my second time this year staying here! I absolutely love this place and i know i will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay.

Wonderful stay. Looking forward to our next trip! Very pleasant
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Had a great time.

Had a great time. Very relaxing stay Great
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was absolutely Amazing!!! Beautiful inside and out! My mom and i were sooo relaxed. We planned to go to a winery, but didn't want to leave the cabin. Great customer service from everyone and i even met the owner Warren, who was such a nice man. Great stay!!! Can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great cabin and staff at Blue Sky rental was the best.

Great cabin and staff at Blue Sky rental was the best. Excellent service
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It was the perfect vacation to leave everyday cares behind and just relax and be with family.

It was the perfect vacation to leave everyday cares behind and just relax and be with family. Was very impressed they called us on arrival day to alert us to the incoming weather (snow)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

had a great time.

had a great time. very peaceful good communication
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Towel should be white and not blue . This way , it can be washed with soap and bleach . I wish better soap in the bathrooms .. nice home and gorgeous view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Memorable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

This cabin was very clean and comfortable. It’s location was perfect for my husband and I and our teenage daughter. We needed to decompress a couple of days and this, and couldn’t have done so in a better place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exceeded all of our expectations.

Exceeded all of our expectations. We will definitely be back! N\A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

This was one of the cleanest and well equipped homes we have had the pleasure of ever being in. Very clean and close to the river, no complaints on anything other than wish we could have stayed longer than a weekend. It was just what we needed to get away! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We loved the cabin, found the master bed to be too hard for a comfortable night’s sleep.

We loved the cabin, found the master bed to be too hard for a comfortable night’s sleep. The lady who called to ask if we had any questions was extremely kind and helpful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cabin in the North Georgia mountains with modern luxury amenities.

Beautiful cabin in the North Georgia mountains with modern luxury amenities. We had a great time, and absolutely loved the cabin. My experience was limited to one phone call and emails. Very professional.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This property made you feel like you were in a cabin with all the bells and whistles.

This property made you feel like you were in a cabin with all the bells and whistles. It was beautifully decorated and upgraded everything! The back porch by far was our favorite, the sitting area and outdoor fire place were relaxing. We cant wait to come back to the cabin. Your team members are professional and very knowledgeable about the properties
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

New lovely home on moving river, all amenities provided, very clean, great location close to town an

New lovely home on moving river, all amenities provided, very clean, great location close to town and close to other desirable towns, and ease of drive within the development (even gravel roads pretty simple to navigate). Sweet neighbors, beautiful river sounds and views and cozy back porch made this a relaxing, charming and fun get away. Easy communication, kind people
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My biggest issue was we didn't book for more time! EXCELLENT experience.

My biggest issue was we didn't book for more time! EXCELLENT experience. Courtesy phone call after booking was a very nice touch!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent staff.

Excellent staff. Each person was helpful and responsive. The email communication was comprehensive yet easy to read. My primary contact was Zoie and she has outstanding customer service skills.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We LOVED this property and reflected this in our comments in the guest book.

We LOVED this property and reflected this in our comments in the guest book. It's absolutely beautiful. Overall, we enjoyed our stay ...just wanted to provide feedback to make it even better. Already addressed this in the earlier comment about the smoke detector.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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The best Superior Efficient Responsive Thorough
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved the property, one of the best ever, and will definitely return.

We loved the property, one of the best ever, and will definitely return. Didn't work with anyone on your team. Just on line and auto generated emails.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

the cabin was beautiful with so many accomodations.

the cabin was beautiful with so many accomodations. We loved seeing the deer family that came to visit every morning and evening. Upon first entering the cabin, my husband and I immediately noticed how impecable the cabin was cleaned. Our family was able to make many memories. Thank you! great communication. love how someone is always available 24/7
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The property is beautiful and overall was clean.

The property is beautiful and overall was clean. However, the inside of the drawers and cabinets in the bathroom and kitchen were not clean. Also, the website said there would be 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom and there was only 1. This is a beautiful property. We had a great experience and hope to come back again soon. The team was very friendly and helpful. Excellent customer service.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Loved the ice maker at this property and how well the cabin was designed.

Loved the ice maker at this property and how well the cabin was designed...the only drawback was that the kitchen pots and pans were very difficult to clean We accidentally left a coat at the property, but to pick it up, we had to wait over the weekend to come pick it up. We had to leave a message and then have our call returned
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Altho the cabin is the newest and nicest cabin we've rented, the lack of privacy on the porch will p

Altho the cabin is the newest and nicest cabin we've rented, the lack of privacy on the porch will prevent us from renting it again. We have rented River Song (next door) and River Rhapsody twice each and really like them; especially the privacy they offer. Everyone with whom we've spoken has been extremely nice and helpful. We've already recommended Blue Sky to several friends.
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