Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey
Reasons to Book: Picturesque Views Comfortable, High-End Furnishings Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplace Billiards, Air Hockey, and Foosball in Game Room Close to Downtown Ellijay Get ready to feel truly free and relieved at this peaceful cabin. Rudy's Retreat offers a beautiful home away from home during your upcoming dream vacation to the mountains. This place is truly heaven on earth, a once-in-a-lifetime location for you to rest, recharge, and genuinely free your mind and body of distractions. Enjoy immaculate sunrise views and incredible comfort during your stay!
The cabin is located a quick ten miles from downtown Ellijay and truly is a dream come true in the mountains. The warm furnishings, ample space and pure comfort make this a unique place to stay during your escape to the mountains. As you walk inside, you'll notice the lovely indoor fireplace with a painting of the cabin's namesake right above it. Rudy was the owner's father who grew up in the country hunting and fishing and would have loved spending time at this cabin. It's meant to create positive thoughts and a reminder to enjoy life with our loved ones for all who stay at Rudy's Retreat.
Another place for bliss and fun at Rudy's Retreat? The well-stocked game room. Enjoy billiards, a foosball table, and air hockey when you stay here. For the family that likes being competitive, we've got you covered!
The outdoor areas are immense and lovely, complete with an outdoor fireplace, a gas grill, and a hot tub. Fire up the grill and cook some delicious burgers and take a seat at the outdoor table. Cozy on up to the fireplace with a glass of wine and Fido (yes - the cabin is dog-friendly!) and get ready for an evening you won't soon forget.
Near the cabin, the owners love Roo Mountain Vineyards, The Roof Ellijay, Cantaberry and The Shack of Ellijay. These unique local spots provide memories that you'll only find in the Blue Ridge area. Pure bliss awaits at this cabin. So, book your stay and prepare for relaxation!
Amenities Unlimited WiFi Cabin sleeps 14 (1 king, 4 queens, 2 twin bunks) Game Room – pool table, foosball, air hockey, 50” Smart TV, couch and 2 pool table side chairs Outdoor - covered front porch; main level covered deck, stacked stone wood burning fireplace, 8 seat patio table, 4 chairs, gas grill, bench; downstairs covered patio, hot tub seats 6 and rocker Interior - natural wood, ceiling fans Kitchen - fully equipped main level kitchen, stainless steel appliances, oven, natural wood cabinets, granite countertops, kitchen utensils, microwave, crockpot, Keurig, and 12 cup coffee maker Dining Room - dining table seats 8 Media - Smart TV streaming entertainment (sign-in to your subscription channels), main level TV, master and game room TV Family Room – leather and upholstered sofa, love seat, 2 upholstered chairs, stacked stone gas fireplace, 55” Smart TV, side table, coffee table rug Loft – leather sofa, bench, 50” Smart TV, coffee table, side table, ceiling fan, rug Bedrooms - main level master bedroom, king bed, 50” Smart TV, dresser, nightstands, lamps, ceiling fan; upstairs bedroom, queen bed, 20” Smart TV, dresser, nightstands, lamps, ceiling fan; second upstairs bedroom, queen bed, chair, dresser, nightstands, lamps, ceiling fan; downstairs bedroom, queen bed, 2 sets of twin over twin bunk beds, night stands, lamps; second basement bedroom, queen bed, nightstands and lamps Bathrooms - main level half bath, master bath, tub, walk-in shower, granite top double vanity; upstairs bath, walk-in shower, granite top vanity; downstairs bath, walk-in shower, vanity Dog Friendly - up to 2 well behaved dogs with prior management approval Laundry - washer and dryer on main level Central HVAC Drive to Cabin - paved roads to cabin, gravel and concrete driveway, maximum parking for 4 cars (no parking in the street or driveway across the street) County STR License # - 004000
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This home allows up to 2 dogs with prior management approval. A fee of $15 per dog, per night will be charged for guests bringing dogs.
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Ellijay
Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in the mountains. Ellijay River Vineyards and Mercier Orchards 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, or check out an event or a game at Sugar Creek Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
Ellijay Marketplace - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 101 min drive
Restaurants
Cartecay River Brewing Co. - 18 min drive
Chili Dog - 18 min drive
Dairy Queen - 17 min drive
Arby's - 18 min drive
Mike's Ellijay Restaurant - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey?
As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey on 7 April 2026 start from NZ$618, 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 Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey located?
This family-friendly Ellijay cabin is located in the mountains, steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Cartecay River and Cohutta Wildlife Management Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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This beautiful cabin was perfect for our large family. Everything was perfect, spacious and the kids had a blast! We will definitely be back!
Adam F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for your kind review of Rudy's Retreat. We are delighted your kids had a wonderful time here. We look forward to welcoming you again very soon.
Escape from Blue Ridge were great communicators. The basement play room was a hit with the kids. The adults loved the indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Well stocked kitchen for meal prep. So happy we could bring our pets for our family vacay.
Jane H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
We are delighted that the adults, kids and pups had a great stay at Rudy's Retreat! We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future back in Blue Ridge.
We came up for the weekend with our son to purpose to our future daughter-n-law. It was amazing. We will definitely be back!!
Brian M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2026
Thank you for choosing Rudy’s Retreat and for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that your son proposed to your future daughter-in-law—how exciting! We hope the happy couple will consider returning to the cabin for their honeymoon. We share in your joy and look forward to welcoming you again soon.
We had a really lovely Thanksgiving week at Rudy’s Retreat. The cabin is cozy, spacious, and set in a beautiful, peaceful location—perfect for relaxing and enjoying time with family. We especially loved the porch, the fireplace, and how comfortable the home felt once we settled in.We did have a couple of hiccups with early check-in and the hot tub repair taking longer than expected, but the team was responsive, and everything was taken care of during our stay.Overall, we made wonderful memories here and would happily return!
We arrived and found the property very clean and very well furnished. View from the rear deck was amazing! However, we quickly learned the upstairs A/C unit was not operating properly. We called the Blue Ridge Property management group and they responded very quickly. The representative was very patient and walked me thru the process of checking the thermostat and filters. The upstairs filter at the air return vent was found to be filthy and needing replacement. We spent nearly two hours on the phone and with maintenance (one general maintenance rep and one HVAC rep) trying to explain the situation so they could troubleshoot the units. In the end, the upstairs compressor was found to have a leak and had to be recharged. However, after the technician added gas to the unit, the unit still didn’t work properly the last night of our stay. So, we spent two nights where our guests had to endure temps near 80 degrees due the HVAC system not working properly. Last thing we wanted to have this situation while trying to spend a relaxing weekend with our family. Frankly, we should be reimbursed for some of the cost of the stay.
Gregory T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank you so much for sharing this feedback with us. We are glad to know that you found Rudy's Retreat to be a great property with an amazing view and that it was clean and well furnished on your arrival. We are also pleased to know that when you encountered a problem with the upstairs AC, a team member was quick to respond and very patient and worked with you for 2 hours to try to resolve the problem. We are disappointed to know that despite the efforts of the team and the HVAC rep, the AC still didn't work properly for the remainder of your stay. Someone from guest services will be contacting you to further review this situation.
Took our son and 5 other teens for his birthday. Cabin was spacious, clean and organized. This is a great space for kids.
Steve B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us for your son's birthday trip! So happy to hear it was a great space for the kids to gather and celebrate their friend's special day. We appreciate your sharing this review with us and we hope you all make it back this way soon!