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Buck Valley Lodge Home for 12

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Living area
Outdoor spa tub
Games room
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gilmer County Fairgrounds
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cartecay River
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Buck Valley Lodge Home for 12

Summary:

Escape to the peaceful beauty of the North Georgia Mountains at Buck Valley Lodge, a cozy cabin retreat within Coosawattee River Resort just minutes from the charming shops, wineries, orchards, and scenic trails surrounding Ellijay. Whether you’re here for seasonal festivals, waterfall hikes, or quiet evenings on the porch, this mountain getaway makes the perfect home base for embracing the slower pace and natural beauty of this beloved region.



The Space:

Step inside and feel immediately welcomed by the lodge’s warm, wood-accented living space, where tall ceilings and tree-lined views create a sense of openness and calm. A plush couch and loveseat gather around the indoor fireplace and smart TV—an inviting spot for relaxing after a day of mountain adventure. The kitchen and dining area sit just beyond, offering black countertops, warm cabinetry, and plenty of room to cook and share meals at the table for six. For fun and entertainment, head down to the basement game room where a pool table and second smart TV set the scene for friendly competition. A loft upstairs provides yet another place to unwind, outfitted with a sitting chair, futon, and smart TV—making it easy to use as its own cozy bedroom or simply a quieter hangout nook when you need a moment to yourself.



Of course, life in the mountains is best enjoyed outdoors, and Buck Valley Lodge doesn’t disappoint. Fire up the grill for dinner with a view, soak in the private hot tub as the sun dips behind the ridges, or gather around the fire pit to toast s’mores under a blanket of stars. With mountain scenery all around, every moment here feels like a chance to slow down and savor the fresh air.



This home comfortably sleeps 12 guests between 4 bedrooms and a queen size sleeper sofa in the living room



Bedroom #1 includes a king size bed, a private porch, and an ensuite bathroom with a single vanity, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower.



Bedroom #2 includes twin-over-queen bunk beds and a private porch.



Bedroom #3 includes a queen size bed, a smart TV, and an ensuite bathroom with a single vanity and a shower/tub combo.



Bedroom #4 Private loft bedroom with a queen bed, futon, and flat-screen TV. This space includes a partial railing overlooking the living room below.



The home also includes a full guest bathroom with a single vanity and a shower/tub combo.



THINGS TO NOTE:

• Washer and dryer in home.

• Driveway parking for 4 vehicles available.

• This home is equipped with one (1) external security camera located at the front door and actively monitoring the driveway.



Tucked into the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Ellijay and the surrounding North Georgia region offer a serene, storybook escape filled with natural beauty, small-town charm, and year-round outdoor adventure. Known as Georgia’s Apple Capital, Ellijay bursts to life each autumn with harvest festivals, cider tastings, and farm visits, while nearby Blue Ridge adds boutique shopping, cozy cafés, and panoramic train rides through the mountains. Outdoor lovers can spend their days hiking scenic trails to waterfalls, kayaking the Cartecay River, fishing mountain streams, or exploring endless forest roads that lead to sweeping overlooks. When winter settles in, the mountains trade their colorful canopy for misty mornings and crackling fireplaces, while spring and summer invite travelers to wineries, farm-to-table restaurants, and hillside vineyards where tastings come with ridge-top views. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or a little of both, North Georgia makes it wonderfully easy to slow down, breathe deep, and enjoy mountain living at its finest.

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5058573vb
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 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
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

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is on a river. Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Fort Mountain are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cohutta Wildlife Management Area and Riverside Park. Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain climbing.
Map
Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Talona Lake - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Pig Hill of Fame - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Cartecay River - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cartecay River Brewing Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Luke’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buck Valley Lodge Home for 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Buck Valley Lodge Home for 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Buck Valley Lodge Home for 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buck Valley Lodge Home for 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buck Valley Lodge Home for 12 located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Riverside Park and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Piedmont Hospital and Cartecay River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra & Joseph

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely spacious cabin. Super easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2025
Thank you, Alexandra! 🌟 We appreciate your taking time to provide this review, and the feedback helps other guests when making decisions for their upcoming stays. We’re so glad you found the cabin spacious and check-in easy. We would love to host you again for the Autumn 🍂 Festivals and changing of the leaves! 🍁
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime M.

Great trip!

Great stay! Super friendly owners, easy to get to, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle E.

Great Cabin!

Will definitely stay again and have already recommended to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Great family reunion

The cabin was great and located close enough to town to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Excellent Trip

We had a big group and the cabin was perfect with plenty of space for all! Great location and accommodations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Great get - away in Ellijay!

We loved the lodge, great space for our group of friends, great views of the mountains, wildlife, & close walk to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bil J.

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

July 4 2025

cabin clean and well laid out for parents, grand kids and great grand kids. Only problem was getting to and.from cabin in neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Hi William, Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear that you found the cabin clean, well laid out, and comfortable for your whole family, from parents to grandkids and great-grandkids. We truly appreciate your note about the challenge of getting to and from the cabin, as this is helpful feedback for both us and future guests. We appreciate your taking time to provide this review, and the feedback helps other guests when making decisions for their upcoming stays. We would love to host you again for the Autumn 🍂 Festivals and the beautiful changing of the leaves in the mountains.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Family Get Away

Everything was great! We had a wonderful time & the cabin was exactly what we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Great cabin. Clean. The wildlife experience was great. The name definitely fits the location.

Excellent experience
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

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

Ellijay mountain house

We enjoyed our stay. It was very hot and we enjoyed the community pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley D.

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

Excellent Property

Everything was as advertised! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Apple Festival

We loved our time in the mountains, the lodge was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubry W.

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

I love this cabin!

This home is truly beautiful, it is close to town which was really nice. The hosts are very sweet and really good at communicating fast. The view from the cabin is gorgeous, saw a lot of deer passing through the trees and you could see the beautiful mountains. They have a lot of kitchen necessities that made it easy to cook and the pool table was super fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the beautiful cabin and its location near town, as well as the amazing views. It's great to hear that you were able to spot some deer and take in the stunning scenery! We're also happy the kitchen had everything you needed and that the pool table added some extra fun to your stay. We’d love to host you again in the future and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
Archival

8/10 Good

Robert P.

Great family get away!

The cabin was exactly as promoted and we had a wonderful peaceful time. Lots to do in the area from kids to adults. We covered it all and had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

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

Awesome spring break trip

Had a blast on our spring break trip to North Georgia. The cabin was clean and had a great view. The beds were comfy and the hot tub was perfect to relax after our busy days out.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xóchitl R.

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

Vacation

We had a great time at the cabin, we didn’t experience any issues and the owners were very communicative to make sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi R.

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

Charming cabin

Definitely enjoyed my stay here. Property manager was very helpful and addressed my concerns. I would recommend this place and will stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for your review! We are so happy to hear your Grand Welcome Vacation experience and hope to host you again soon, either here or at one of our many locations across the country! -Grand Welcome of North Georgia Mountains
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

my softball team stayed here and it was absolutely wonderful.....I will stay here again next year !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi M.

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

This was a beautiful cabin nestled in the woods. Our family enjoyed a lovely vacation here.

The cabin was filled equiped with everything we needed. It was clean, comfortable, and we would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed tubing on the river, white water rafting the Ocoee, hiking in the area and just relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbi P.

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

Perfect!!

Wonderful cabin. Comfortable, well stocked and clean. The area is beautiful and close to everything. We all enjoyed our stay and would love to come back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Close to everything

Perfect location to hike and visit the blue ridge mountains. We loved having a fire in the fireplace and the hot tub!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach F.

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

Great Stay

We all loved the property and our time in Ellijay. The perfect getaway during the coronavirus. Our kids loved seeing all the deer throughout the neighborhood as we came and went
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

Jeffrey R.

Very homey cabin with a beautiful view.

Enjoyed our stay at this cabin for my nieces wedding and enjoyed having the room to be with my family. Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

rachel H.

Excellent Stay!

We enjoyed this cabin for Father's Day weekend and all had a great time! We found it to be spacious, well appointed and very clean. The owners were responsive and easy to do business with. We had a lovely time and hope to return soon.

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