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Waterfront Lodge - Sleeps 22! Pet friendly. Secluded. Entirely level property !

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Porch overlooking trophy trout stream & fire pit with 18ft bar w/ seating area
Tubing in the cold water on a hot summer day - east beach into the water
Open-concept dining room with fireplace and lounge over-looking the water
Breakfast on the porch overlooking the water
Fire pit overlooking the water
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 22372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Popular LocationGilmer County Fairgrounds7 min drive
  • Popular LocationTabor House & Civil War Museum8 min drive
  • Popular LocationEllijay Marketplace9 min drive
  • AirportAtlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Loft

1 King Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Upper Level Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Large Full-sized Bunk Bedroom

+6
6 Single Bunk Beds and 4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk room bathroom

Toilet

Lower Level Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upper Level Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront Lodge - Sleeps 22! Pet friendly. Secluded. Entirely level property !

This Cabin is conveniently located just minutes (4 miles) from downtown Ellijay and the Apple Festival, yet it feels like it’s miles from civilization. It is a 4+ bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom cabin in the woods, just steps away from a beautiful trophy trout stream that can be heard throughout the property and house. Native Americans once thrived in this area and considered the rivers sacred.

The Master-on-main has a brand new pillow-top king sized mattress, a sitting area with a flat screen TV, and a large bathroom with separate shower and Jacuzzi tub for two. It opens up to both the front stone patio and back deck overlooking the river through French doors.

A second bedroom on the lower level features a queen sized bed with an organic cotton high-end Sealy pillow-top mattress. There is a great view of the river and this room has it's own separate patio area. The full bathroom with shower/bathtub combo is adjacent.

Upstairs is a cute loft that overlooks the dining room and fireplace. There is a computer nook with desk and a king sized mattress that can sleep one or two. Perfect for reading a book or taking a nap.

A third bedroom upstairs overlooks the river and has a brand new queen sized bed. The private outdoor deck accessible through sliding glass doors is a great place to enjoy morning coffee. The full bathroom with shower is adjacent.

The fourth bedroom is a very large suite that features a private half-bath and a separate deck overlooking the front of the property. There are three full sized bunk beds plus two additional twin sized beds that each have pull-out twin sized trundle beds. There is a sitting area as well. This room can sleep 7-10 people. Great room for all the kids!

All linens and towels are clean and white.

The Kitchen has stainless appliances, including new stainless steel Samsung refrigerator, four-top gas range, double oven, and a dishwasher. There is a microwave, a brand new Keurig coffee maker, Cuisinart coffee maker with coffee pot, a toaster, a griddle, and many other appliances/devices. The kitchen has recently been remodeled with granite countertops with a bar that can seat up to 4 people on barstools.

There is a 10+ person dining table in the dining room, plus up to 4 at the inside kitchen bar, plus a second table in the living room that can seat 2-4. The live-edge bar (seats13+) overlooking the water on the covered porch next to the XL360 grill is a huge hit for everyone and all meals! Plenty of seating for everybody.

This house can easily accommodate large parties or families. It would be perfect for large groups or retreats. There is plenty of room for parking as well.

While this cabin does not meet the ADA handicapped standards and regulations, it is very handicapped friendly. The main living areas are one level without stairs. The level lot, even though it is surrounded by mountains, is very level and has river access without stairs. Please call with any questions regarding special needs.

Other amenities:

THE RIVER: Abundant with trout (rainbow is most prevalent). Small mouth bass have been caught on the banks of this property. Catfish and craw dads have also been caught here.

THE FIRE-PIT: Recently updated fire-pit with log seats overlooking the river.

Remote controlled gas fireplace in the dining room area.

Full HVAC system but additional air conditioners in certain rooms for individual comfort preferences

Samsung front-loading large capacity high efficiency washer and dryer in laundry room

Living room features 75 inch Samsung Smart TV, Blu Ray/ DVD player.

BBQ grill(s) -
1. Cuisinart 360XL - you can cook breakfast, lunch, & dinner for the entire crew on this “blacktop” griddle. For more information: https://youtu.be/c6hZ88Fay4c
2. Wood-burning pizza oven next to firepit area
3. BBQ grill over woodburning firepit

Wrap-around deck overlooking water

Free broadband WIFI

We supply:

* 1 roll of paper towels

* Toilet paper (1 roll for each bathroom)

* Dish detergent

* Dishwasher detergent pods for at least 2 cycles

* 4 garbage bags

* Liquid Hand Soap (1 in each bathroom)

* Rental Rate is based on up to 4 guests. Each additional guest is $20.00 per night per person.

* Minimum of 8 extra adult guests (TOTAL 12 adults) for all Major Holidays.4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years

* 3-Night Minimum - Non-Holidays

* 5-Night Minimum - Memorial Day, Labor Day and New Years

* 7-Night Minimum - Week of 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas

* No Check-In or Check-Out allowed on 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year's Day.

* Standard Rate: varies with market

* Month of October: varies with market

* All Major Holidays: varies with market

* Cleaning: $250.00

* No Resort Fee: $0.00 (usually includes gated community, parks, fishing)

* Pet Fee: $150.00 per pet (2 pet max)

* The $30 “heating fee” is actually a fee for providing firewood. Please let host know in advance if requested.

* Kayaks are not provided unless specially requested with reservation. Three kayaks available. $100/each

*No filming allowed on property

* No Cats Please

Check in 4:00 pm and Check out 10:00 am

Many other amenities…. too many to list…. so just ask!

Also can be rented with the Cottage as VRBO listing number 2381014 ..... Waterfront Cottage on trophy trout stream

Property manager

Ashleigh
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
Agent needs to approve unauthorized guests

Pets

Pets allowed
Fine for unauthorized pets. Complete pet form.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed in or around the house
Relocating furniture, art, or decor - fees may incur for damage or locating items
Clean outdoor grills after each use - if grill(s) require attention, cleaning fees will incur.
Keep hot tub clean - if draining, vacuuming, & cleaning are necessary, cleaning fees will incur.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Agent needs to approve unauthorized guests
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Chattahoochee National Forest and Cohutta Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 7 min drive
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 8 min drive
  • Pig Hill of Fame - 9 min drive
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 9 min drive
  • Carters Lake - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cartecay River Brewing Co. - 6 min drive
  • Arlowe's Bakehouse - 8 min drive
  • Papa's Pizza To Go - 7 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 6 min drive
  • Mr P's Take Out Food - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Lodge - Sleeps 22! Pet friendly. Secluded. Entirely level property ! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Lodge - Sleeps 22! Pet friendly. Secluded. Entirely level property !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Lodge - Sleeps 22! Pet friendly. Secluded. Entirely level property !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Lodge - Sleeps 22! Pet friendly. Secluded. Entirely level property ! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Gilmer County Library, Piedmont Hospital and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Riverside Park and Tabor House & Civil War Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We had a great experience at Mountain Creek lodge. It was exactly as described and pictured and Ashley was very communicative and helpful. We rented the house for my mother’s 80th birthday and had 12 family members ranging from 3 to 86. Every member of the family enjoyed the river and there was plenty of room in the house. We especially loved the huge round griddle grill and used it everyday. Ashley gave us tons of extra information about fun things to do and good fishing locations. The fire pit was terrific and the kayaks were well used. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harmony N., Panama City, FL, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation for water lovers
We have vacationed in the blue ridge area every summer for the last 14 years but this was our first rental in Ellijay. We loved the cabin and especially the easy access to the river. We spent a lot of time sitting in the water, fishing (didn’t catch much) and tubing. Enjoyed the fire pit at night. Plenty of room for relaxing, eating and sleeping for our large party. Enjoyed shopping downtown and the local wineries. We had friends rent the cabin next door which was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tinika L., Canton, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great property close to the creek
We really enjoyed the location and property. We were sad to learn that the hot tub is no longer there. But the kids had plenty of fun in the creek. Great place for a family or even a family and friends because the cabin sleeps so many!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Very well kept. Beautiful property. Incredible host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun, family friendly house
We had a wonderful stay, house was perfect for our family which included 4 kids (ages 1,2,3 and 4). Ashleigh was very sweet and attentive to our needs. The river in the back was the highlight of our trip and offered a lot of options for the kids to use theirs imaginations while the parents sat down and relaxed for a while. Thank you Ashleigh!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ashleigh

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I purchased this Lodge13 years ago because I visited it and fell in love with the properties.... they are truly unique and magical ! I am an avid fly-fisher and love kayaking..... both are perfect for both!

Additionally, I purchased the Cottage, directly next door to the Lodge, for the same reasons. Stunningly beautiful shelf of the river. Rent both properties and you can float or kayak from one property to the other.

I am happy to share my slices of Heaven on Earth with others.

Why they chose this property

It is directly on the water, it's spacious, it is unique, and it is beautiful in all seasons. It is a very humble and welcoming log cabin but it has all of the modern amenities needed to stay in touch with the rest of the world.

The house footprint is grand-fathered on the water and is only a few feet from the sandy beach into the river. It is very rare to have a handicapped-friendly property on a level lot on a trophy trout stream.

What makes this property unique

It is an incredibly remote cabin in the woods but only a few minutes from town. Many properties are difficult to reach due to unstable and or long gravel roads or complicated gate passwords. This property has all of the feelings of mountain living but is in the ideal location for traveling to town.

Additionally, the property is surrounded by mountains but it is a very level lot with an easy sandy beach into the water. Older guests and younger guests can easily enjoy getting in the river without scaling steep rocks or flights of steps. Although there is one step to enter the house, the main part of the house is all one level with no steps so it is convenient for travelers who are not mobile. The master ensuite with king bed and one queen guest bedrooms with adjacent bathroom are on the main level.

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