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Mountain VIEW! - Private-Romantic -Secluded -WiFi

Holiday home in Ellijay with kitchen and balcony

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Springtime in the mountains!
View of Rich Mountain
Living Room
Front of House Early Spring
Living Room and Entry

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2123.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cartecay River
  • Place, Cartecay Vineyards
  • Place, Amicalola Falls State Park

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mountain VIEW! - Private-Romantic -Secluded -WiFi

NOTE: If your dates are unavailable -check out my other cabins--same area --
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Nestled in the serene heart of the Rich Mountains, this secluded house on 6 acres is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The cabin itself is an ideal blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. High ceilings, large windows, and a stone fireplace create a cozy yet spacious feel, while the full kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and thoughtful touches make it feel like a home away from home. Whether you're curling up with a good book, cooking a meal, or simply enjoying the view from the wrap-around porch, the space encourages relaxation and reconnection. The true beauty of this cabin lies in its seclusion. The only sounds you hear are the gentle rustling of leaves, the chirping of birds, and the occasional distant call of wildlife. It's an ideal setting for those looking to unplug, unwind, and embrace nature. For outdoor enthusiasts, the cabin is a gateway to hiking, exploring, and enjoying the Rich Mountain landscape. Ellijay itself is known for its apple orchards and it’s just a short drive away if you want to venture out for a day. Overall, this cabin is the ultimate retreat for anyone seeking peace, solitude, and natural beauty.
A drive down the road takes you to Springer Mountain where the beginning of the famous Appalachian Trail starts or the Benton MacKaye Trail.

Please note horses are rotated to other pastures throughout the year and are not guaranteed to be there during your stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Adjust thermostat
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The smoking of ANY substance is not allowed inside the home. This includes but not limited to, pipes, vapes etc. Damage deposit of $300 will incur.
No pets allowed anywhere on the premises. Damage deposit of $200 will be collected and you will be required to leave the property immediately.
No parties allowed, only 2 people may occupy the residence unless arrangements have been made with the owner about additional people visiting!

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
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Amicalola Falls State Park and Blue Ridge Lake. Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Chattahoochee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cartecay River - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 20 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 24 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 39 min drive - 45.4 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toccoa Riverside Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Na Na Land Where Dreams Come True - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Iron Bridge Cafe & General Store - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Walnut Ridge Apiaries - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Martin's Mountaintop Tavern - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain VIEW! - Private-Romantic -Secluded -WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountain VIEW! - Private-Romantic -Secluded -WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain VIEW! - Private-Romantic -Secluded -WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain VIEW! - Private-Romantic -Secluded -WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain VIEW! - Private-Romantic -Secluded -WiFi located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Chattahoochee National Forest and Rich Mountain Wilderness. Cartecay River is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 275 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was spotless and so well taken care of. Everything we needed was there...from a fully stocked kitchen to the paper items we usually need to bring ourselves! Information left around the cabin was helpful and check in was easy.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly r.

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

Relaxing and secluded

We truly enjoyed our stay The view was Amazing!!It is very high up in the mountain and secluded Was a tight narrow driveway , brush could be cut back That would be the only negative.Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael Wayne M.

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

Mountain vacation

This was a very nice house in a secluded area. Definitely a drive to get to most anywhere. All in all a great week to stay up in the mountains, especially coming from the flatlands of Florida.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Mountain hideaway

Secluded mountain getaway. SUV a must to get to cabin. Breath taking views. Recommended for all!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Perfect retreat

This was our second stay at this property, everything was perfect. Hoping we are able to return again next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Very clean. Gravel road and driveway weren’t bad…and we were in a car with very little ground clearance. Nice to know that some dog’s nasty butt wasn’t sitting on the couch the day before.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John U.

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

Great location

Enjoyed the place. Clean and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

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

Great

Great little cabin, and very smooth check in and communication process. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan F.

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

Repeat Visitors

This was our hire year to stay here and are already planning our 2025 visit. Highly recommended. A bit remote but worth every bit of the drive!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Beautiful and peaceful location

This cabin stay was just what we needed. The mountain views were beautiful and it was so quiet and peaceful. The water heater had a minor issue and the host responded immediately and had it repaired right away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Getaway

Just a much needed relaxing getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was perfectly kept, clean, all the enmities. Beautiful view, convenient to every thing we wanted to do. And I loved feeding apples to the horses everyday in the nearby barn ! We would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great little cabin

Great little cabin in the woods, very clean and well maintained. Last part of drive up a little rough.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy B.

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

Peaceful getaway

Beautiful house with a gorgeous view. Very clean & neat. Quiet location. I would just suggest a couple of small cookie sheets and blinds on the side porch to come a third of the way down to enjoy the afternoon view without being blinded by the sun. We suggest taking food with you to prepare since it is quite a drive to go eat out. But we love the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

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

Very private

Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Pre Thanksgiving trip

Loved the property and the surrounding area! Molly was incredibly helpful with her directions to reach the cabin. Check in and check out was very easy, and the property itself was easy to keep clean. The views are great! I wish I would have booked it for longer! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for 4 nights and it was great. Home was clean and there are some great views off of the back porch. If you like quiet solitude, this is the place. The gravel/dirt road coming in for 2 miles can be rough in spots, so take it slow especially in a vehicle with little ground clearance. A handy tip from me is save the house address in Google Maps in case you leave then come back after dark. When you turn onto the road coming back after dark leave your phone screen on to follow the blue line back to the house address. It's dark out there at night and very easy to make a wrong turn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sevki e.

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

Weekend get away

The house is very well furnished with good taste and quality. The view is excellent. All positive. Did not build a fire with the firewood I brought because I was feeling lazy to clean up the ashes. Very responsive host. Thank you Molly for this excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina H.

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

Beautiful, comfy home. Great views

Our first time to the area and the home was beautiful and comfy! Very relaxing and perfect for a long weekend. The views were great, despite the weather. Check-in was easy and Molly responded quickly to a couple of questions. The only thing I wish we had known beforehand is that the dirt/gravel road up to the home was quite treacherous. A truck or 4wd would be your best bet. Overall, I would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Totally fine

Just not sure about the accuracy of the listing title? Hike out the door? Closest trails were 20-30 min drives. Very clean as advertised, but felt scattered and lots of sticky notes with rules to follow sucked a little bit of the fun out of the “romantic” aspect. Fine for the price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Great Escape!

Everything as advertized and more. The little things that you really don't think of were right there. We grilled a bit and when we ran out of the propane, there was another canister ready to be used without having to contact anyone. Notes to let you know anything you need. For us it was a time to decompress. The porch is a great place for morning breakfast and coffee. Many thanks for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th time staying here. We love it so much. The area is beautiful and the hiking is spectacular. The house so cozy, clean and comfortable. It’s hard to leave. Molly is such a great host. She has great advise about the area and is very quick to respond to any questions. Again LOVE it here and will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and exactly as described. Cozy cottage for a quiet weekend in the mountains
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as promised — again (not the first time enjoying this secluded dream).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is perfect for a couple to get away from it all, very remote and quiet. You might hear a car a couple times a day but you probably won't see one. The view from the the back deck is incredible, no roads or buildings in sight. There's a screened porch if it rains or there's bugs but we had very little of those things for the two weeks we were there. It also has an outside part of the deck if you want some sun. Really a great set up. The inside of the cabin is also arranged very nicely. Tons of closet and cabinet and drawer space everyewhere! All of the rooms seem to be the right size, not huge but not small. I was impressed with the amount of cabinet and counter top space in the kitchen.Everything was neat and clean and Molly was very quick to answer any questions we had. No problem with cell service or internet service.What more could we ask for? Awesome
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Molly Ford

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Having made Ellijay our home for over 32 years I cannot think of a better place to spend some time relaxing then at 'Rich Mountain Retreat'. I love to hike and explore the outdoors and this is the place to do it! Come see for yourself!

Why they chose this property

Private, quiet, and peaceful

What makes this property unique

No noise pollution!

Languages:

English

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