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100 Year Old Cabin on the Chestatee River, wineries, tubing, fishing and more

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Night on the lodge
Front of Lodge at night
Front garden of the Lodge
Entrance to the Property
walk over bridge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dahlonega, GA
  • Consolidated Gold Mine
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wolf Mountain Vineyards
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom Master

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

100 Year Old Cabin on the Chestatee River, wineries, tubing, fishing and more

This unique 100 year old log cabin sits next to the banks of the Chestatee River. Perfect for fishing, tubing or just sitting on the riverside platform having your morning cup of coffee of set at sundown with a glass of wine. Whatever your pleasure, we want you to relax and in this new time we live in, cleanliness is or number 1 priority. We sterilize everything and “ozonate every room after each stay to assure that there isn’t anything you wouldn’t want to take home with you left behind. 3 bedrooms and a master suite. 2 full baths. All stone and log construction. Large kitchen with a fireplace, large living room with a fireplace, game room, reading area and a solarium. All the rooms have a view of the Chestatee River. The cabin was previously owned by writer Hugh Wilson which wrote such great movies as "Police Academy", "First Wives Club", and the TV series "WKRP in Cincinnati" The Cabin is within minutes of some of the best wineries in the world and also just down the road from "The Dahlonega Square" with a bunch of great shops where you can shop til you drop or where you can pan for gold or visit the historic gold museum. Bet you didn’t know that Dahlonega was the 1st place GOLD was discovered in the United States. Come have a memorable stay. Now let me answer 2 of the most asked questions that we answer. The most popular question is 1: how much of the Lodge do we get?..answer All 4500 Sq Ft. No one lives in the Lodge while your there. 2: do you have cameras in the Lodge?…No, your privacy besides the cleanliness is most important.
If you have any additional questions please send them and we are excited your coming to the Lodge on the river.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Stone floors and some stone stairs and a river
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Events

No events allowed
We have an event venue for large parties/events
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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
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No children between the ages of 1 and 13 years
No pets staying or visiting
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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
Note from host: We have an event venue for large parties/events
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dahlonega

Located in Dahlonega, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site and The Historic Holly Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Consolidated Gold Mine and Chestatee River Diving Bell. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Yahoola Creek Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Tumlin House & Vineyard. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Dahlonega, GA

What's nearby

  • Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Consolidated Gold Mine - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Crisson Gold Mine - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Wolf Mountain Vineyards - 13 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 29 min drive
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Produce and The Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 100 Year Old Cabin on the Chestatee River, wineries, tubing, fishing and more pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 100 Year Old Cabin on the Chestatee River, wineries, tubing, fishing and more?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 100 Year Old Cabin on the Chestatee River, wineries, tubing, fishing and more?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 100 Year Old Cabin on the Chestatee River, wineries, tubing, fishing and more located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo, Yahoola Creek Tennis Center and Consolidated Gold Mine. Tumlin House & Vineyard and Chestatee River Diving Bell are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute tranquility. Large beautiful home that sets on a river. Plenty of outdoor space. The homeowner is very accommodating. Just minutes to wineries, downtown and shopping. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

A Wonderful Experience

This property is cozy, comfortable, and charming, and was perfect for a family getaway. The cabin provided ideal accommodations for mom & dad, a teenage and early 20s child, and grandma. The hosts are charming and responsive. It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David I.

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

Perfect River Retreat

The cabin was incredible! It was old, beautiful, and amazingly clean…just what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Fantastic for our wedding weekend

Wonderful stay for our family and friends while celebrating our daughter’s wedding weekend. Can’t say enough good things!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Best Cabin Ever

This is our second Thanksgiving to spend at this wonderful cabin. The BEST hosts!! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great place to go

Awesome property and great place to go. You will be definitely happy. Great choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn R.

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

Amazing Weekend Getaway

We had the most amazing weekend in this beautiful home. The house is so quaint, beautiful, and cozy and the views are stunning. Thank you for sharing this perfect home with us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie J.

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

Respite on the River

This is hands down one of the best vrbo properties. Unique home, beautiful setting and the most gracious hosts. We will be back! And if you visit, tell the farm cat Ingrid hi from us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

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

Wonderful

This property is absolutely gorgeous. From the beautiful grounds with river access to the wonderful cabin you can’t go wrong staying here. My family and I stayed here for a long weekend due to our daughter’s wedding and we will be returning for a more restful and lengthy stay in the days to come. Thank you goes out to Tim and Leigh for the wonderful accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

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

Charming Christmas Getaway

Tim and Leigh are welcoming, attentive, and gracious hosts. Great communication and check in. Ingrid, the resident cat, and the fresh baked pumpkin bread were part of our favorite things. The lodge was decorated for Christmas with added charm throughout. The river view and surrounding areaa with a quaint town, waterfalls, and wineries were all wonderful. We are already planning a Dpring/Summer return. Thanks for a splendid time! .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri J.

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

Girl’s weekend

This was a beautiful house and surrounding grounds. The house was wonderful and very cozy. Pics don’t do it Justice. The hosts were fabulous and very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again and again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Such an incredibly interesting and beautiful property.

We are very fortunate to have property owners who let people stay in such interesting and unique properties such as this. Absolutely incredible home to relax and overlook the Chestatee River for a few days or longer. The hosts are warm and friendly and easily accessible. With four bedrooms it would be perfect for a family reunion. There is eve an adjacent property to hold a wedding or catered event for the family. Just talk to the host about your specific needs. We will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

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

Peacefully relaxing

We had an amazing time at this beautiful property. The hosts were friendly and so welcoming. To me this home is a dream home. I could have stayed on, and on. And I forgot to mention how lovely the pumpkin bread was! Thank you so much for the wonderful holiday!! Bev Burnett
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Second time's still a charm!

My wife and I had such a great time in fall 2022 that we booked a 4-night stay to return in 2023 and loved it every bit as much... having a glass of local Kaya wine sitting on the stone patio overlooking the river was the ultimate relaxation. We hope to go again in 2024!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rick y.

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

Relaxing Cabin by the River

This is a unique property located overlooking the Chestatee River. Location was perfect for our group that wanted to visit the local wineries around Dahlonega and then relax by the river. Tim was a terrific host and ensured we had everything we needed. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny H., Atlanta

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

Fantastic Getaway

This place is amazing. Beautiful property on the river. 3 friends and I stayed here for a golf getaway weekend. The owners Tim and Leigh are fantastic. Made sure we had everything we needed. Great fishing in the river, 4 comfortable beds, spacious, beautiful cabin. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Serene spot

This a beautiful cabin inside and out. The pictures do not do it justice. The property is beautiful and perfect for enjoying your morning coffee by the river. Very clean and well stocked. The owners are quick to reply to any questions and very helpful. We would absolutely stay here again if we have the chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Peaceful beauty

First I must say that the owners Tim & Leigh were incredible kind and thoughtful. Leigh’s pumpkin bread made us feel welcome as soon as we walked in, and it was delicious! The cabin is full of history and very unique. It is set back by the the river with a beautiful view from just about every window. Perfect location for near by sites. We absolutely would recommend this cabin. We hated to leave!!! Thank Tim and Leigh!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Great experience, as always

This is our 3rd straight year staying in Tim & Leigh's cabin during our annual 6 Gap trek, and it continues to be a delight. With hurricane Helene rolling through the N. Georgia mountains earlier that week, there was a lot of uncertainty, but the hosts were way ahead of the game, keeping us informed of the weather and promising to let us know of concerns in advance. Thankfully everything was OK, with no damage, but it was comforting to have such a great flow of information.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

Majestic Location

Had a great stay with my family for my 60th birthday. The house and the property are just perfect for a long weekend getaway. The 100 yr old house (cabin) is extremely cool with the stone and log design, but modernized in terms of kitchen, AC, electricity, wifi, etc. The best part of it is the property is right on the river, including a great stone patio with steps into the river. There's also a large open grass field for other activities. Tim and Leigh are great hosts and extremely responsive. Property is also 10 min drive from Dahlonega, Walmart, bait shops, Walgreen's, and other conveniences. Highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Thanksgiving Blessings

This was the best cabin. I took my mother, aunt , uncle and cousin. We were able to just enjoy each other. The hosts Tim and Leigh O'Brien were very gracious! They had fresh baked pumpkin bread waiting on us when we arrived. The history of this cabin and the peaceful ambience were everything I hoped for. We will definitely be back. And soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Excellent

Great charming cabin. Old time feel but comfortable. Steep stairs in side and down to river. No problem for us but little kids or older folks might have issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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Most memorable and accessible lodging

This property is so authentic. The little things that mean so much were taken care of from Tim and his wife. Ex: s'mores, coffee pods, paper goods, soaps Everything was strategically placed and in order. They were such wonderful people to get to know. Fantastic trip. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

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Lifetime friends trip!!!!

Such an amazing and unique property!!! I felt like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs might appear anytime! The property was spotlessly clean and had all the modern amenities with its incredible charm! Loved hearing and seeing the river from every view!!! I would highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daron P.

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

Great Cabin Stay!

Amazing hosts Tim and Leigh created a beautiful, warm, inviting and cozy cabin on the Chestatee river. It's truly magical. Tim gave us a quick tour and Leigh welcomed us with warm pumpkin bread. They truly make you feel welcome and like family. The photos definitely do not convey the beauty and history of the cabin and the surrounding grounds. There are numerous outdoor gathering spaces, one directly located at the waters edge, and we enjoyed time at all of them. The cabin is so well appointed with every convenience that you can imagine. We truly enjoyed our stay and can't recommend this peaceful retreat enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by tim obrien

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We moved to this property from Fla. in 1996 with our 2 boys. It has been an awesome place to live. The sounds of the water and the feeling of being on vacation every time we came home.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home because of the character and uniqueness of it. On the river and very secluded. The people of the town are second to none.

What makes this property unique

This property is centrally located to everything that is happening in Dahlonega and the wineries, golf, shopping and hiking.

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