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Mountain River Retreat Star5Vacations

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Games room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Place, Tabor House & Civil War Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Amicalola Falls State Park
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Mountain River Retreat Star5Vacations

NEW LISTING!

Come make everlasting memories at this beautiful home that sits on the Ellijay river! It features a huge wrap around, screened in porch, with a hot tub, Weber grill, 2 rocking chairs, and dining seating for 6. It’s perfect for enjoying your coffee in the morning or your wine in the evenings. There’s also a paved fire pit for you to enjoy at night.



This home is less than 5 mins to downtown Ellijay and sleeps 8 comfortably. It has a huge first floor master with a King bed and a large Roku TV. The master bathroom, walk in shower, and walk in closet are also just as large, and is separate from the other bedrooms. The other 2 bedrooms are located upstairs and share a double sink “Jack n Jill” bathroom with a tub. Both bedrooms are comparable in size, have Queen beds, large closets, and Roku TVs in each. Outside of these bedrooms, there is a small loft with a twin memory foam pullout couch. The second twin pullout couch is in the game/tv room that is located in the sunroom near the master.



The game room has a Roku tv, comfortable seating, a ping pong table, and foosball table. It is off the master and wrap around porch. The house has gorgeous high ceilings that make it feel open and airy. The living room will be the place to gather with your loved ones as it has ample seating for everyone. The kitchen is equipped with everything you would need to cook a meal for a large group. It is beautifully updated with dining for 8 and barstools for 4. There is also a half bath off the living room for convenience. The large laundry room is behind the kitchen and off the garage entrance.



IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ !

This home is what we call “the main house” on this property. “The river front cottage” - please see listing link below - is located a few hundred feet away from the house. This is a rental as well, so understand you may have guests there, so if you want to be secluded, this is not the property for you. We planted fern trees to separate the yards, but until they grow larger, there will not be complete privacy. They have their own yard/hot tub/and firepit, so those will not be shared.



THIS PROPERTY IS PERFECT FOR HOSTING LARGE GROUPS like retreats and family reunions - it has 3 homes total on 6 acres of land. The 3rd property is linked below and is called “the treehouse”. The treehouse does not have any privacy issues since it is literally up in the trees away from both “the main house” and “the cottage”. All 3 homes can accommodate up to 18, while still having your own space.



Other things to note:

LATE CHECK-OUTS & EARLY CHECK-INS: Check-in time is 4PM and checkout time is 11AM. Door codes do not activate until set check-in time. Early access will not be provided without prior approval. Guests who check-in early or checkout past checkout time will charged the additional fee of $50/hr.

There is a security camera facing the driveway that will be on during your stay. Any pets or extra guests seen on property is subject to a charge.



Call us with any questions 727.209.7790

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
Must be 21 years of age to rent.
Sorry but no pets allowed.

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a security system and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ellijay

Ellijay is home to this chalet. Ellijay River Vineyards 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 Cohutta Wildlife Management Area and Chattahoochee National Forest. Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cartecay River - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 19 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 30 min drive - 47.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's / Red Burrito - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mucho Kaliente Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mr. P's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain River Retreat Star5Vacations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain River Retreat Star5Vacations?

As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain River Retreat Star5Vacations on 23 September 2026 start from NZ$1,494, 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 Mountain River Retreat Star5Vacations?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain River Retreat Star5Vacations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain River Retreat Star5Vacations?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain River Retreat Star5Vacations located?

Situated in Ellijay, this chalet is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Ellijay Marketplace. Cartecay River and Pig Hill of Fame are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 40 out of 48 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great! Loved the decor / not overly rustic, just right. Kitchen had plenty of variety in tableware and cookware for easy meal preparation. Loved sitting on the screened porch and watching/listening to the river. Very happy with it.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BriAnne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our kids absolutely loved playing in the river! Take a pair of knee high boots or waders. We were also pleasantly surprised that the kitchen had everything that we needed. Also found a pack n play and a portable high chair for those traveling with tiny ones! 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth V.

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

What a beautiful peaceful place to be

The cabin has everything you needed, the kids absolutely love it, it’s very clean, the river is very soothing. We absolutely love this place, and it’s very convenient to stores and very close to the main road, you don’t have to deal with a lot of curvy road getting in and out. We’d come back to this cabin again.
Had family over for s’mores on our last night there. We got to see the mama deer with her little one swimming in the river. So adorable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patty G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the quiet and the river. Didn't like that the house smelled like mildew and the master shower had mold in it and it smelled. Didn't go upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristy A.

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

River House

Property is beautiful inside and out. Although the outside needs some upkeep and the yard needed to be mowed. The wild duck was a big hit with the grandbabies!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

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

We Love this place, we will be back !!!!

Let me say this place is the best place we have stayed at in Ellijay. Very clean, easy to access the property & local towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beau G.

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

Absolutely wonderful home and beautiful location.

Would recommend anyone to stay here. The location on the Ellijay River is perfect and the secluded location is prime for relaxation. The owners are obviously aware of what it takes for a family to enjoy themselves from the cleanliness of the home to the beautiful property. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryland R.

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

Family post Christmas retreat

The house and property are beautiful and well kept. The owners ensured the entire house was equipted with more than you could ever need. My wife and I highly recommend the property for family and couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergey R.

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

Clean and nice

Very clean, nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine D.

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

Great house!!

The house was beautiful and well appoint had everything you needed. Will defiantly stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

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

Vacation

Great house, great location, right on creek. Wonderful place for family. Close to downtown restaurants and shopping. We will be back again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia J.

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

Fall Family Vacation

The house is beautiful, comfortable, and clean. Very nice secluded property on the river. Ellijay, GA is minutes away with lovely small town country charm. The host was very responsive to any questions that we had. Wonderful vacation with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Beautiful Property

The house was as pretty as advertised. The back porch was wonderful. The fire pit area was also fantastic! But the highlight is the stream that runs in the backyard, the calming rippling water was very soothing. Great place!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Awesome place to stay

This was a great house. It had everything we needed from hairdryers to crock pots. It has a beautiful view and you feel like you are away from everything while only being about 10 minutes to get to anything you need. We cannot wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Very relaxing

Had a great time in Ellijay and the cabin. Hanging out at the fire pit made my trip. With the weather being comfortable and the water was very relaxing. Tried my luck with fishing, glad there were restaurants in town serving fish. Overall had very good time looking to do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

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

Can you say ‘Awwwwesome’?

From the moment we drove up and walked in.. we were surrounded by comfort, cleanliness and relaxation. The home has everything you need to sit back and relax! Loved it and will be brining our family back with us in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

josh r.

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

Weekend get away

Last minute weekend get a way! The property was perfect as we felt we were i. The middle of no where but everything you could ask for was within 15 minutes! Awesome place on the river
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Relaxing-fun

The house was very beautiful and well stocked. They even had tubes for the kids to enjoy the river. We spent most of our time around the fire pit watching them play in the water. It is very convenient to restaurants and the Orchards of Ellijay were fun as well. We will definitely be back to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dewey P.

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

Getaway weekend

Very relaxing with the creek right outside… easy to get to town if you need some items. Beautiful views…. large deck with a big table for eating or playing games…. Screened in porch. Made it nice to sit outside.. great fire pit just steps from the creek. … we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

J Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great. It's very secluded with only one neighbor next door. The layout of the house was good with kitchen, living room, and master bedroom on the same floor. The back porch was very nice with comfortable chairs and a great table for outdoor dining all of which overlooked the river. The firepit was used nightly and worked well. And yes, we enjoyed the company of the duck, who enjoys fresh pears and cucumbers. However, the place was covered in leaves. Fortunately there was a leaf blower in the garage which i was able to blow off the front porch and walkway and the back patio. Also multiple plates and some of the silverware were dirty with dried food on them. And last but not least, the towels smelled moldy, as if they were put away wet. Other than that we enjoyed the spacious master bedroom, comfortable king sized bed and the large shower. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eve R.

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

Annual Sisters Retreat

My sisters and I are best friends. We go out of town annually to spend a relaxing fun time together. This property was comfortable and very welcoming. It suited the four of us perfectly. We enjoyed the hot tub and the fire pit. The Ellijay River babbled feet away from the property line. Ellijay has great character restaurants and shopping. Mercier Orchards wasn’t far away. If you want yo relax and leave the bustle for a bit — Mountain River Retreat is for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie M.

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

We had a wonderful time!

The house is nice and in a good, quiet location. We had plenty of room for our family of 7. We enjoyed the river, hot tub, firepit, games, cooked on the grill, and the kids loved the zipline between the two houses. The only issue we had was the ac was not running correctly and the fridge did not make ice. It was not unbearable, but it was cooler outside most of our time there. It is very close to town and we had no issues finding. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

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

Comfortable, Calm, Peaceful and Hidden

Ellijay Mountain Home on the Water exceeded every expectation. This property offers a truly tranquil and picturesque escape. The house itself is beautifully appointed, clean, and comfortable, with ample space for a family or group. The kitchen is well-equipped, making cooking a breeze.The real highlight is the location. Being right on the water provides stunning views and easy access for kayaking or simply relaxing by the river. The outdoor spaces, including the deck and fire pit, are perfect for enjoying the peaceful mountain environment.While the drive can be a bit winding, it's well worth it for the secluded and serene setting. The proximity to Ellijay's shops and restaurants offers a nice balance of seclusion and convenience.Overall, this mountain home is a gem. It's ideal for those seeking a relaxing getaway surrounded by nature. Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristian M.

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

Fantastic River House

We had a great experience with this property. We wanted to take a break from the city in the nature, next to a river, house with hot-tub and this house fulfilled our objectives. Is really close to town (5 min) with supermarkets, restaurants and stores. I tried to fish every day and only catch two trouts (I blame the fisherman). A really good surprise was the playground and swings for the kids at the back yard. Thanks for everything. See you soon!.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

A breath of fresh air with beautiful surroundings!

The home and property are beautiful and very spacious. Comes with everything you would need to entertain family and friends. Sitting on the screened in porch in the morning, drinking coffee while listening to the river run over the rocks was just about as peaceful as you can get. We fished the river for a few hours on a couple occasions and had a few hits but didn't land anything. Located in the middle of everything. We drove to Atlanta for a day and then up to Smokey Mountain National Park for a day. We absolutely are going to look into staying again and bringing family along next time. Thank you for sharing this lovely home with us. The Clarks
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

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