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River Gem on the river with a private location

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A spacious wooden cabin interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows.
A cabin interior with a wooden interior, large windows, a kitchen area, and a cozy seating area.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden staircase, and a kitchen in the background.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a black countertop.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Chattahoochee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Hiawassee, GA
  • Place, Chattahoochee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chatuge Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiwassee River
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Hiawassee

Located in Hiawassee, this cabin is on the waterfront. Boundary Waters Marina and Jackrabbit Campground are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and Hamilton Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Rollins Planetarium and Southern Water Trails LLC. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Hiawassee, GA

What's nearby

  • Chattahoochee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chatuge Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hiwassee River - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 33 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 35 min drive - 41.6 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Marina Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dentons Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Gem on the river with a private location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Gem on the river with a private location?

As of 15 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Gem on the river with a private location on 16 Mar 2027 start from NZ$1,286, 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 Gem on the river with a private location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Gem on the river with a private location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Gem on the river with a private location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Gem on the river with a private location located?

This family-friendly Hiawassee cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee National Forest and Chatuge Regional Hospital. Hiwassee River and Chatuge Lake are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place for a quick getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and decorated well. We would stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is pristine. The house was comfortable and well equipped. Our stay, though short, was very enjoyable. I would recommend this property very highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful. Beautiful location. It took us a little bit to follow the directions to the house, but we figured it out. The place is very well furnished and beautifully designed. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The access to the river made this property one of a kind. The water was crystal clear and refreshing. The cabin was very clean and well equipped. The one issue we had was resolved quickly. The landscaping made it feel like we were staying at a botanical garden. That coupled with the Mountain views and the river sounds made for an extremely relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful place.. so sorry we didn’t get to see some deer-.. cleanliness and location was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Together Tour Weekend

Beautiful property. Well furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great vacation spot

The view of the river was spectacular. We enjoyed the fire pit area near the river one night.The house was comfortable and clean. We will visit this location again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

It was just what we were hoping to find and the property was as represented. Loved the location. Would definitely recommend and plan to return again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful property, enjoyed stay

The property is beautiful as described. We enjoyed our time at River Gem. The road going to the property has a shockingly steep portion, but once you are used to navigating it, it is very doable. The beauty of the home and property is worth the short drive off main road. Our only problem was that a question we had was not addressed in a timely manner. We texted the number provided and did not get an answer and then messaged through VRBO and got a delayed response. Property manager was alerted that we saw a rodent.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place also very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed in many beautiful homes in the area over the years, and this one may have been our favorite.The property was absolutely beautiful, spacious, and private. We loved sitting in the rocking chairs on the front porch, watching the sunset over the mountains, and spending time down by the creek. Our boys had so much fun splashing around and tubing a bit, though you cannot go too far since there is not really a clear drop-in or drop-out point.Even the campfire area was perfect. We were pleasantly surprised that the bugs were not overwhelming, and we loved seeing wildlife, including bunnies on the property. The house was well equipped, spacious, and comfortable, and despite the remote setting, the Wi-Fi worked perfectly. The hosts were also very kind and helpful whenever we needed anything.The driveway is quite steep, which we jokingly called “the roller coaster,” so I imagine it could be challenging in the winter. Our Jeep handled it just fine, though. The location is excellent because while it feels very private, you are still close to downtown, grocery stores, and local attractions. Bell Mountain was stunning and only about 10 minutes away.We did notice homes being built on part of the open property, which may eventually affect some of the privacy that makes this location so special. Even so, we would definitely come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Vacation

This cabin was exactly as described. Beautiful inside and out. Just steps away from the river, with awesome surrounding views of the mountains. The cabin has plenty of everything you need for a stay their. Very roomy and comfortable and easy to get to as it’s pretty close to town. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was great! We were very lucky with great weather!

We hope to go back. It was very lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice cabin. Clean and beautiful

We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely a Gem!

This house was fantastic! There were no negatives about this house and the yard and creek were fantastic! They have everything you need. The only thing I would say would be having a can opener (they have a hand held one which is fine but it doesn’t work) and the coffee maker looked great on the outside but when you go to fill up the water it was gross so we opted for Starbucks which wasn’t so bad either if you like to go. We enjoyed going to the Hiawassee Brewery which was about a 5 minute drive. We are thinking about renting this house again when we can take time off in the next year or so. A plus was all beds and pillows were fantastic! That’s not always the case when renting or staying in hotels. I highly recommend this house! Thank you for renting to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and peaceful

This place is like the perfect little mountain get away. The river was shallow and gentle enough for the kids to play and tube in. We had a few days when it was raining too so the kids spent time playing air hockey and basketball so those things were a God send. We did have a bit of a scheduling problem (which was 100% my fault) and Robyn was amazing fixing it and getting it all straightened out. It was so gorgeous and relaxing, I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Relaxing Stay

We had a wonderful time staying at this gorgeous, well-appointed, cabin by the Hiawassee River. It felt very secluded and yet was close to town and Lake Chatuge. One of our favorite parts of our stay was sitting outside listening to the sound of the flowing river and the chirping birds. There were plenty of games and activities to keep the children engaged while the adults were able to sit back and relax. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beyond expectations!!

I rarely provide property reviews but this review must be written. We had six family members together for a week at this beautiful property. The property certainly lives up to it's name...it is definitely a river gem. Such a unique property is a rare find, being that two sides of the property is bordered by the river. The location is quiet and yet still a short drive to gas and grocery stores. We found Hiawassee to be a great place for outside activities for the kids. Helen is just a short drive south. The property management team was professional and responsive, even on the weekends. I hope we have the opportunity to stay at the River Gem again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Thank you for letting us stay in your cabin, we are looking forward to hopefully stay in your cabin again in the future, if possible. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Property was breathtaking

This home was the perfect stay for a Thanksgiving getaway with two couples and two babies. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The property/views are even better than the photos. One thing to note is that the driveway is very steep, and with bad weather it would be very difficult driving up if you don’t have 4 wheel drive. We did have some issues with the WIFI password and the Nest thermostat being locked upon our arrival. The house was very cold inside and we were unable to turn on the heat. We were unable to get in touch with the property owner for several hours, which was concerning as the temperatures were going to drop into the 20s that night. We finally managed to get in touch and the issues were resolved, but that process was a little stressful. Otherwise, our stay was wonderful. The mountain views all around the house and the creek running through were so relaxing. The property was huge, with plenty of space for the babies to play outside. The fire pit down by the creek looked great, but it was too cold during our stay to be outside at night. This place seems like it would be awesome all year round!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice house, lots of beds, had all necessities.

Not too good, this is not the house I rented, was informed vrbo double booked and we were put in this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded Cabin

This cabin was absolutely beautiful. The beds were all very comfortable and the kitchen was great with everything you needed to cook. It was very secluded with a little stream in the back so it was so nice to have that much privacy. Our family really enjoyed it and would visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very private property right on the river/creek.

The house was clean, comfortable and well appointed. We were very pleased with the wrap around deck and screened enclosure. There is either a creek or river about 150 ft behind the house that was fun to wade in. The property is very close to the center of Hiawassee but it feels very private since their are trees ringing the expansive lawns. I would like to let the owner know that the Nest AC system quite often switched the temperature up to nearly 80 while we were gone for the day. It cooled off quickly when we got home but it was a little frustrating for us to come home to a warm house in the summer heat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
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