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Waterfront Getaway:Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Near Ellijay

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Gather around the rock fire pit in the backyard—perfect for roasting s’mores and making memories.
Kick back in this cozy living room featuring warm wood interiors, a stone fireplace, and serene river views through the oversized windows.
Screened Porch | Hot Tub | Hanging Porch Bed | Dining Table
Step right out the back door and into adventure! With brand-new rock steps leading to the water, you’ll love fishing, swimming, and tubing for hours.
Game table | Variety of children toys

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Ellijay Marketplace
  • Place, Pig Hill of Fame
  • Place, Gilmer County Fairgrounds

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Getaway:Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Near Ellijay

Kick off your Northern Georgia mountains retreat with a tasting at one of the local vineyards. Follow it with good eats in downtown Ellijay, or head back to this warm and welcoming vacation rental! Complete with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a riverfront fire pit, and a deck with a hot tub, this home offers a rustic feel with all the modern comforts. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, kayaking crystal-clear rivers, or picking apples at a nearby orchard, you’re sure to have a memorable getaway.

House Rules:
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There is no barrier between the home and the water’s edge. This property may not be suitable for young children
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security Nest cameras. Camera is located on the front of the house and faces towards the driveway. The camera is outward-facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and audio when activated by motion
- NOTE: The maximum occupancy being exceeded results in overuse of the septic pump which can cause it to overflow

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Cartecay Vineyards and Ellijay River Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cohutta Wildlife Management Area and Cartecay River. Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Ellijay Marketplace - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Pig Hill of Fame - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 10 min drive - 14.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chili Dog - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Getaway:Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Near Ellijay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Getaway:Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Near Ellijay?

As of 4 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Getaway:Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Near Ellijay on 14 November 2025 start from NZ$1,290.51, 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.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Getaway:Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Near Ellijay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Getaway:Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Near Ellijay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Getaway:Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Near Ellijay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cartecay River and Chattahoochee National Forest. Ellijay Marketplace and Pig Hill of Fame are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

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

River Cabin

Great cabin on the river. House had everything you would need while away from home! Great view of the river and a hot tub to relax. Quiet neighborhood and close to things in town. Will for sure be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Beautiful relaxing retreat!

The Cartecay River Retreat is an amazing spot! Right on the river, you can sit on the back deck and watch the serene waters flow. We love the screened in porch, so that you can enjoy the outdoors without bugs. The home is clean and welcoming, from the snacks and s’mores kit to the coffee bar and games. It is easy to get to the home without needing 4-wheel drive. The property is flat and perfect for elderly travelers. We took my two elderly, handicapped parents, and they were able to get around great! There is easy access through the screened in porch with just a small step up into the house. There are two bedrooms on the main floor and one has a walk-in shower and handheld shower head, which made it easy for my parents to use. The communication with the property owner was quick and efficient. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is truly a gem tucked in the woods yet close to everything! My family traveled to Ellijay for a wedding at Summit Farm Weddings (highly recommend this six-generation family-owned venue), and this home made our weekend even more special.My elderly parents loved their main-floor bedroom with a private bath, and there’s another bedroom on the same level for easy access. The upstairs suite was massive — perfect for my husband, myself, and our toddler granddaughter, who was in hog heaven with all the toys!The house was beautifully appointed, spotless, and extremely comfortable — the owners truly thought of everything. The coffee station was wonderful, with plenty of oversized mugs and everything you could possibly need to make the perfect individual cup of joe.What the property description doesn’t fully capture is just how spectacular the setting is: right on the river, surrounded by trees, peaceful, and cozy.Kim was a fantastic host, communicating promptly and kindly before check-in. We would absolutely recommend this property and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant & relaxing. Excellent location on the river
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. The sound of the river right outside was so peaceful. Home was stocked with every need you may have
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Great Place. Great Owners.

I cannot say enough good things about this location and the property owners. The attention to detail was astounding. The home was spacious and located in a quiet spot away from traffic noise. You could want for nothing. Kimberly was extremely gracious when we arrived earlier than planned and allowed us entry (very unusual and we would have understood had she declined).I would give six stars if I could. And would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny C.

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

Great spot

Place was great and they thought of everything to make you feel at home. Thank you for a great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

10/10

The house was great, close to shops, dining and entertainment. The house is on flat land with plenty of parking spaces. The hot tub and the back porch was perfect. Spent every morning and evening out there listening to the river. Would recommend to anyone staying in Elijay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Trina S.

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

Relaxing weekend get away

We very much enjoyed the get away. The cabin was nicely supplied with toiletries, coffee bar, little snacks, s’more treats, and more. The only draw back was the “hot tub” wasn’t hot. It felt like a lukewarm bath. That was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles R S.

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

Great Time ..........

The Best .................
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

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

2nd Timers

We love this house. The layout is great for 3 generations. The river, the fire pit, the quiet are perfect. Gas logs, good internet, great TV-if you even need it 😁. Turkeys, deer, and a bear-oh my! Walked up on the bear but I think he didn’t see us as a threat and ran off by the river. Highly recommend for a relaxing convenient location to Blue Ridge, Dahlonega, hiking, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Clean & Cozy!

We had a great long October weekend. Everything was perfect, welcome snacks, game/toys for all ages and we loved the clean hot tub. Hope to come back and play in the river again when its warmer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

getaway

great place for July get away
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

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

Family fishing trip

The property never disappoints. I have no complaints except the dehumidifier. It was just loud but manageable. Definitely will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Great stay!

Although it rained the whole time from the hurricane, we were safe and happy in this house. Great communication and they had everything for our new grandson. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

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

Relaxing by the river

Saw a bear three times.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun family time!

We had a nice time at the house on the river! It was beautiful and listening to the running river from the porches was wonderful! The kids really enjoyed the game room and hot tub. We all enjoyed the coffee bar! The river was running pretty fast, so our kiddos had to be careful in the river right at the house, but I’m sure it’s not always that swift/full. There are neighboring houses pretty close by, but we didn’t see anyone out and about while we were there. Ellijay has a fun downtown area that we enjoyed, also. Overall a very nice experience! We would enjoy staying here again if we return to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

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

Comfortable home in relaxing setting

Very homey, well equipped home with amenities in a great setting. Plenty to do close by. Grandparents, parents and two young boys. Great hiking. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

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

Beautiful setting; warm welcoming atmosphere

Walking into the house, the first thing you see are the woods across the river and the river itself through the windows that run across the back of the house. There wasn't a thing that we needed except to bring our own food. We felt like we were being welcomed into a relatives home. While we did a little bit of hiking, our main goal was to just relax enjoy the view and the sounds of the water flowing down the river and over the rocks. Mission certainly accomplished and then some. Highly recommend this house for rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B., Molena usa

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

Great time

This is a amazing place to stay i highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

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

Family Get-a-Way

The house is great! Location is beautiful. The house was clean and everything you might need was there! We loved the back porch, the fire pit, the river! A great place to stroll around. Thankfully we did not see any bears! We enjoyed a float down the river. The hot tub was clean and ready to use. The coffee bar had everything you might need. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barclay H.

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

A gem!

This was such a wonderful home for our long weekend away! We wanted a place where my husband and son could fish from the backyard, and this fit the bill. The rest of us loved the views of the river. It was so relaxing to see the running water from our bedroom, the living room, or the porches! It was a very comfortable set up. We had my two year old son, me and my husband, and our parents (including one with mobility issues). Everyone had their own comfortable space as well as comfortable gathering spots for us to be together! The hosts have put in a lot of attention to small details that make a difference. Having a toddler in tow, it was so nice that they had a pack n play, high chair, and even toddler/kid utensils and dinnerware stocked! The coffee bar was enjoyed every morning, and they have everything we needed for cooking our meals at home, plus lots of extra treats like wine and a snack basket. They even had extra ponytail ties in the master bath--so thoughtful! The location was convenient to town, and our crew enjoyed the hot tub and the tubes they provided. We drove upstream a couple miles, put our tubes in at the Cartecay Canoe Launch, and were able to float right to our backyard and get out there! We would definitely rent this home again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miki R.

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

Favorite cabin

The cabin was exactly as described and seen in the photos. It was clean and spacious. With two families, the double master bedrooms/bathrooms were wonderful. The kitchen had more than we thought we needed including an Instant Pot! We loved the coffee bar with the special mugs. It was such a fun touch! My boys had a blast playing in and floating down the river everyday. My husband fished, while I enjoyed listening to the river flowing by. Our families enjoyed the firepit. We traveled to Tumbling Waters Trail and Amicalola State Park. Downtown Ellijay has many good restaurants and cute stores to shop in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T., Seminole, USA

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

Awesome cabin in the river

We stayed here for our family mountain vacation! The house was awesome with easy access to the river for swimming and tubing fun. House has everything you could need and our favorite, fully stocked coffee bar! Sitting on the porch with coffee and listening to the sounds of the river! We would definitely stay here again! Great house and location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby P.

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

Wonderful retreat!

Another great stay! A beautiful place to relax on the river. Feels like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly

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