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River Front Escape Luxury Lodge, secluded nestled b/w Carter's Lake and Ellijay

River Front Escape Luxury Lodge, secluded nestled b/w Carter's Lake and Ellijay

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Hidden River Lodge
The RIVER !!!
Double decks overlooking the RIVER !!!
Large open concept living / dining space on Main Level
Main Level living space with comfortable luxurious seating

Overview of River Front Escape Luxury Lodge, secluded nestled b/w Carter's Lake and Ellijay

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Enjoy the area

Map
Talking Rock, GA
  • Popular LocationCarters Lake9 min drive
  • Popular LocationGilmer County Fairgrounds24 min drive
  • Popular LocationEllijay Marketplace27 min drive
  • AirportAtlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County)86 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master Bedroom - Main Level

1 King Bed

Terrace Level Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Terrace Level Bunk Area

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upper Level Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Upper Level Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Level Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room Main level

Toilet

Terrace Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

River Front Escape Luxury Lodge, secluded nestled b/w Carter's Lake and Ellijay

"Hidden River Lodge" (HRL) boasts all the luxuries of home but within the setting of a mountain lodge. It is surrounded by glorious mountains and woods with serene privacy and a rushing water frontage right through the property. There is fishing, kayaking, hot tub, firepit, nearby pool, complete privacy, a well-appointed kitchen, and carefully planned décor and detail. This exclusive, very private lodge offers a rustic-chic, luxury appeal and open floor plan with an abundance of wow factor. Our lodge is perfect for either a family-friendly stay or a romantic couple's retreat.

HRL is located in a secure, gated resort community on a gentle-rapids river in the North Georgia mountains. Close enough to Atlanta for a quick getaway, HRL offers unique experiences and adventures in your own backyard or in the surrounding areas. Located directly on the flowing waters of Talking Rock Creek (a Georgia Trout River), HRL has 4 Bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms — Enjoy deck access from two bedrooms as well as a full length, two-level deck, a fully finished basement rec area, loads of wildlife viewing, and even a private office should you need to work quietly.

Come and see for yourself why it is called Talking Rock!

Plan a day on nearby Carters Lake complete with pontoon boat rentals.

Square Feet: 3800
• Bedrooms – 3
• Main Level Bedroom has One King, Upper level has 2 bedrooms- #1 King Bedroom, #2 Two Twin Beds
• Optional 4th Bedroom on lower level ( (please note, there is an extra charge nightly + a 1 time cleaning fee for the use of the 4th bedroom - contact us if you are interested)
• Bathrooms – 3 ½
• 3 areas for sitting and relaxing and spending family time (living room, family room and upstairs loft)
• 2 kitchens (main level kitchen, lower level kitchen with fridge, microwave and sink)
• Minimum Stay – 4 days

We very much enjoy hospitality as we have hosted guests to several mountain VRBO properties. We very happily share that we are VRBO PREMIUM HOSTS and take great pride in our 5-STAR ratings. We have always dreamed of creating a chic, comfortable, charming mountain cabin on a river - and here it is! Careful thought has gone into creating a beautiful, simple, yet elegant retreat that ensures complete peace, adventure, and privacy.

We invite you to enjoy the open floorplan with comfortable, put your feet up décor and all that you hope for in a mountain vacation!

Wake up to a coffee bar and double wrap-around decks overlooking the flowing sounds of the river. Walk down the stairs to the river to play, splash, fish, swim, kayak, float or stomp right from your own backyard. The house and location are private with the feel of being in your own mountain river escape.

The kitchen is well-appointed with stainless appliances including a dishwasher and microwave. The dining room seats 8, kitchen bar seats 2.

There is a pool table with kitchenette and a pub table on the terrace level with extra bunk beds as well as the optional additional bedroom. If you are interested in the additional bedroom to add to your vacation rental, contact us.

The house is equipped with a gas log fireplace on the main level and a wood burning stove on the terrace level.

Let's not forget the 6-person HOT TUB with bar cart facing the river.

We also have a whole house automatic generator in the event there is a power loss in the mountains, which runs everything in the house - so Heat and AC stay and food in the fridge does not spoil

Additional things to know:

24-Hours Security Gate, 65-inch TVs with DirecTV in Living Room and Family Room, tv’s in each bedroom, full size washer/dryer, gas fireplace, gas grill, linens, toilet paper, paper towels, two 1-person kayaks, firepit by the river, deck by the river

NOTE: There is Wifi but the Internet connection is slow and the cell signal is low-but we have found it sufficient. - We are currently upgrading Internet to satellite from wired, but awaiting equipment back order

This is river front, so bring your fishing poles and kayaks, canoe. (We do have 2 kayaks on site).

(NOTE: CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN. AFTER EACH RENTER: WE ARE DISINFECTING ALL HIGH TOUCH AREAS INCLUDING LIGHT SWITCHES, DOORKNOBS, COUNTERS, HANDLES, TOILETS, ETC. WASHING ALL WHITE TOWELS WITH BLEACH, DISINFECTING ALL BATHROOMS AND THOROUGHLY CLEANING THE ENTIRE HOUSE. LIQUID HAND SOAP AND HAND SANITIZER ARE PROVIDED FOR GUESTS TO ENCOURAGE FREQUENT HAND WASHING.

Leisure Activities: Something for everyone!
• boating (Nearby Carters Lake – pontoon rental)
• hiking trails
• wineries
• antiquing
• horseshoes
• outlet shopping
• photography
• scenic drives
• shopping
• sight seeing
• walking
• wildlife viewing

Sports & Adventure Activities:
• cycling
• fly-fishing in the stocked river
• fishing from your backyard
• hiking trails on site

Property manager

Oz and Laurie
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please treat our house w/ the same respect as you would your own home. Should any item be damaged or broken, make the hosts aware immediately.
Be sure to maintain a good level of cleanliness throughout your stay and please put all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and start if before leaving.
Please take trash to Entrance Gate Recycling Center, please keep the hot tub closed, and verify all gas appliances are off.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Talking Rock

Located in Talking Rock, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Tater Patch Community Theater and Tabor House & Civil War Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chateau Meichtry and Fields Ferry Golf Club. Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace are also worth visiting.
Map
Talking Rock, GA

What's nearby

  • Carters Lake - 9 min drive
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 24 min drive
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 27 min drive
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 38 min drive
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Engelheim Vineyards - 19 min drive
  • Lefty's Bar & Grill - 24 min drive
  • Krispy Krunchy Chicken - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Front Escape Luxury Lodge, secluded nestled b/w Carter's Lake and Ellijay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Front Escape Luxury Lodge, secluded nestled b/w Carter's Lake and Ellijay?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at River Front Escape Luxury Lodge, secluded nestled b/w Carter's Lake and Ellijay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Front Escape Luxury Lodge, secluded nestled b/w Carter's Lake and Ellijay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Carters Lake and within 16 miles (25 km) of Salacoa Creek Park and Talona Lake. Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Piedmont Hospital are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Beverly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escaping to the mountains during Mardi Gras
We loved the location of the cabin and the owners were very responsive. My son loved having fishing in the stream. Lots of room to spread out and beds were comfy. Wifi is horrible. We were told wifi was not strong enough to stream, but we could not even access websites at times. The only part I wish we had known in advance was the garbage situation. Visitors are required to bring the garbage to dumpsters located about 25 minutes away. We had to strap down trash to our roof when we checked out and bring it out of our way to dump it. This is not an ideal situation. I wish the owner would pay the cleaning crew to remove trash. I've never had to do that before in any of the VRBO properties we have rented in the past, including secluded cabins. That would be a deal breaker for me in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and peaceful
House and property where amazing very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded Waterfront Getaway
The property was very nice, and very comfortable for 6 adults. We enjoyed the scenic view from the decks. The kitchen was well-equipped. The owner was very responsive to any questions we had, both before and during the stay. The home is very secluded - be careful on the roads leading up to the property! The only negative was that the hot tub was not very clean, and the owner was unable to get anyone to clean it during our stay, so we were not able to use it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Week at River Front Lodge
What an incredible week in this amazing cabin. The cabin was immaculate and stocked with everything to enjoy our stay. The cabin was decorated beautifully and comfortably. The beds and pillows were so comfortable. Each room had window shades and many had blackout shades. The kitchen was well stocked. My toddler loved the play kitchen and blocks upstairs. We enjoyed playing UNO and hide and seek on rainy days. The house was amazing, but the real treasures lie outside. The two covered decks that wrap around each level were wonderful. There was deck furniture to lounge and enjoy coffee or cocktails as well as tables to enjoy your meal. The covered hot tub was a wonderful amenity too, especially in the rain. It is 96 steps to the riverfront from the main deck. It's a trek, but it's so worth it. Our favorite thing to do was float the river and enjoy smores at the firepit. We would walk to the lodge next door and float to our house, about a 10min float. Our kids enjoyed kayaking down the river as well! From the deck, you can hear the constant flow of the river - a wonderfully peaceful sound you can enjoy by opening the master bedroom doors on crisp morning. Items of note. Once you enter the community, it is a 20 min drive up windy mountain roads to the house. Steep hills and sharp turns. Would not recommend navigating first drive at night. Forget the kids bikes, which were not an option on these wild mtn roads. The closest grocery store is a solid 35mins away. Prepare accordingly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home on the River
This home met all of our needs plus more during a chilly Spring Break getaway! The view of the river from the wrap around porch was amazing especially with the sound of the river flowing. We enjoyed the fire pit out back and the hot tub too. The lower level had a pool table and ping pong table which made for lots of fun with lots of comfortable seating to watch movies while the wood burning stove was lit. If we'd needed more fridge space there was a full working one down there too. On the main level we had plenty of seating with a full stocked kitchen. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very nice and accommodating! Take note that the roads to get to the cabin are steep and windy. You definitely need to pay very close attention and drive very carefully. The hosts were very nice and accessible if needed. We would definitely recommend this house if you were wanting to get away from the hustle bustle of city life. We'd love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Oz and Laurie

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Couple of kids who have always worked hard and are happy to have a cabin in the mountains where we can host others to enjoy and sometimes use for our own family pleasure! We like to connect with our guests and make them feel welcomed!

Why they chose this property

We have always dreamed of creating a chic, comfortable, charming mountain cabin on a river - and here it is! Careful thought has gone into creating a beautiful, simple, yet elegant retreat that ensures complete peace, comfort, adventure, and privacy that we all enjoy!

This has the feel that you look for when trying to find a mountain retreat on a river, and it is close to Atlanta.

What makes this property unique

Secluded - it feels like you are off the grid and truly away from it all - but in luxury with everything you and your family need and then some!

Languages:

English

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