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FALL SPECIAL! Special leaf-peeper prices!

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Rustic cabin, back in the woods, with a little creek.
Living/TV area. 2 sleepable sofas, recliner and television.
Bed and bath in the loft. Open floor plan.
1901 Claw foot tub. No shower.
Queen-sized bed with Restonic Therapy Queen mattress. Wake up in the treetops!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Ocoee River
  • Place, Toccoa River Adventures
  • Place, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

FALL SPECIAL! Special leaf-peeper prices!

Tucked into the woods, off the beaten path--a perfect place to chill! All the amenities, including wifi, cable, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave and gas grill. 10 miles from Blue Ridge, GA. 3 miles from Ocoee River and whitewater rafting. Built by my son, it is not fancy, but very comfortable. A small creek runs through the property, with a firepit/sitting area nearby. One bed, one bath. No shower. Bed and bath are in the loft. New queen-sized bed with Beauty Rest mattress. A great retreat for couples, or for a writer/artist. Go hiking, biking, rafting, shopping, antiquing, fishing, sightseeing or to fairs and festivals during the day, then retreat to the peace and quiet of the rain forest! (Comfortable sofas accommodate 2 more, if needed.)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
ONLY children over 5 years of age! Open stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please talk to owner before reserving.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please leave HVAC units on 72 degrees.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Check-in and check-out may be changed if there is no one immediately preceding or following you. Please read the attached rental agreement..
Additional fees if there are additional guests.

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

McCaysville

Located in McCaysville, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Baugh House Fannin County Historical Museum and The Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Rolling Thunder River Company. Ocoee Adventure Center and Raft One are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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McCaysville, GA

What's nearby

  • Toccoa River Adventures - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Rolling Thunder River Company - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mercier Orchards - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Ocoee Adventure Center - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 21 min drive - 22.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rod’s Rockin Rolls - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FALL SPECIAL! Special leaf-peeper prices! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at FALL SPECIAL! Special leaf-peeper prices!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FALL SPECIAL! Special leaf-peeper prices!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is FALL SPECIAL! Special leaf-peeper prices! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Ocoee River. McCaysville City Hall and McCaysville City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 268 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you like peace and quiet, perfect setting in the woods, completely stocked and very clean cottage with everything that you can think of then you will love the stay at this place. Short drive to downtown McCaysville where there are restaurants galore (all within walking distance) some shopping, small grocery store and very friendly people. Sheila is an excellent host that is quick to respond to your every need. I recommend this place highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

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

A cozy Getaway

It was a great cozy stay, perfect for our weekend winter getaway. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana Joy D.

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

Perfect getaway with babbling creek.

We stayed a Thursday- Sunday. Kitchen 10 stars- there was everything you needed and more- stove gas and top of the line. The fire pit surrounded by ferns and bordered by a babbling creek was just what we needed. Placed the chairs in creek and watched the minnows and listened to the frogs. 1920s claw foot tub- icing on the cake. Out of all the places we’ve stayed this is our favorite. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jon R.

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

Mountain Trip

Very good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

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

Loved it!

We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin is cozy and beautiful, and the puppy thoroughly enjoyed the creek out back. Very pleasant property manager, too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jlona D.

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

Cozy, relaxing and very clean

If you are looking for a timeout you are here at the perfect spot! Beautiful, cozy, very clean and welcoming cabin in the middle of the woods. Just between the state lines of Georgia and Tennessee. Loved it! We recommend this cabin 100%.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy M.

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

Relaxing

The cabin was a great place to stay and relax. We enjoyed building a fire down by a little stream of water and just enjoying the sounds of the wildlife....birds singing and squirrels scampering about. The cabin was stocked with more than we imagined regarding the ability to cook our own meals. We enjoyed eating breakfast at the cabin and then hitting the road for daily adventures. Highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it I am going back in dec we loved it so much great place shelia was wonderful very nice person
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mandy N.

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

It was great!

We got there and it was clean, there was plenty of silverware and extra blankets if we had wanted them, and we didn't have any problems with the property. I'd love to return for a longer stay next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas P.

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

Cozy cabin

Great place to get away and unwind. The cabin has everything you need for a weekend getaway and the area is incredibly beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Was way better than we expected

The area was great. There is a park close by and short drive to the mountains. It's a ghost town on Tuesday and Wednesday when the train isn't running so keep that in mind when you plan your stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiana m.

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

Very lovely

It’s a very cute property and I loved all the antique decorations. The location is very pretty next to a creek and super close to McCaysville. Over all loved the place and owner would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Peaceful

This is the best cabin we have been to. We have been 3 times so far and it's so quite and amazing. Our kids love the creek. The owner is super nice and understanding. We will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

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

Wonderful cabin in the Woods

Me and my children had a wonderful stay at this cabin. It was clean, cozy had anything really that we needed. We could’ve asked for a better cabin and host. The only negative aspect was the neighbor that was close had three dogs that ran in front of my car every time we passed their house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

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

Cool, rustic, arty

Very remote, beautiful rural property, with a cute creek. The house is a treasure, built by her husband and son, with a lot of great things to look at and ponder. Host was great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Peacefulness

My trip to the cabin was for time with me. Needed rest and peaceful down time. The trees surrounding the cabins were an amazing canopy of green. Trickling water sounds by the stream were relaxing and peaceful. Seeing deer, squirrels and fireflies made the vacation. Thank you for sharing your cabin with others. Great place for time away.!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

rebecca t.

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

Great weekend getaway

Great cabin for a weekend getaway. Close to plenty of hiking/tubing/rafting and to Blue Ridge, Murphy and other towns in GA/NC/TN. Cabin was super clean and the perfect size for 2 ... Enjoyed mornings and evenings on the porch and, despite the heat of the summer, even enjoyed a fire in the fire pit by the creek. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. (Didn't cook, but we could have.) We took our dog and he loved exploring nearby and watching birds and bugs from the porch. One thing to note ... One of the neighbors has A LOT of dogs in outside pens and they were quite vocal at times... If that bothers you or your dog, maybe something to consider. The dogs aren't right next to this property, but you can definitely hear them. (The inside is VERY quiet. Never heard the dogs in there!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Adam C., Chattanooga, TN

Good for the value..

The cabin seems to be structurally sound and quite cozy from the outside. The property offers a fire pit and some fallen branches to help start a fire. Upon entering the cabin we were greeted with plenty of spiders and spider webs which we spent the first hour exterminating with the provided bug killer spray cans sitting on the kitchen counter. Most of the spiders were along the floor boards in the kitchen where your feet come up to, so we took those out first.. The rest were in the corners throughout the house. The fridge/freezer had bugs all in it (even in an ice cube)! Besides that the kitchen had everything that we needed, including some little Folgers coffee packets! The couch in the living room is an older cloth type which held a lot of hair from previous renters. Upstairs in the loft/bedroom we were greeted with more spiders (luckily we had enough spray and provided paper towels) as well as a few gray haired dust balls the size of a tennis ball around floor of the bed. Sheets seemed clean so no complaint there.The ceiling fan did make a tick noise in the middle of the night so bring some ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Internet worked great and cable was basic but we didn't need to watch it really. Taking a bath every night was probably the most interesting part (we knew it wasn't a stand up shower, we expected this). The tub was clean and a mat was provided. I didn't think at first about how gross it would be to take a bath until i thought about how many different people have sat in that tub lol, but to each their own. Clean towels were provided and hung up for quick drying. One of the best parts was being visited by the the neighbors two dogs (black pit mix and what looked to be a white Great Pyrenees). The mix was super friendly and chubby and the Pyrenees was a little shy. They would follow us every time we left and came back and went on walks. If you do decide to go on a walk or bring your animals, beware you will be barked at and followed by about 10 different dogs at a different neighboring property. And if you want quiet during the day you can count that out as well, the neighbors like their dirt bikes... Privacy was nice though, surrounded by trees and a little stream. beware of poison ivy. I think the cabin could've used a good cleaning before arrival. From the guest book it looked like it hadn't been cleaned since the last renter on Aug 20th.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a wonderful stay at Fernbank! Cozy and warm , and all we needed for a great get away! The foliage was beautiful! Sat by the creek and just relaxed! Thank you again Sheila!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, the stay was delightful, amenities great, and host wonderful. Loved hearing rain on the metal roof and scene of colorful leaves with cooler weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

411onHealthinsurance

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming! Had everything you would need and then some! My wife loved the trip
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Cozy cabin

Very clean and up to date loft style cabin. It was easy to find and no problem getting in. A convenient location to all the trails, river and town too! I definitely recommend Wildwater rafting and make sure and stop by Rum Cake Lady for the most delicious food.
Porch life
Loft
Wild ferns ❤️
Middle Ocoee - Wildwater Rafting
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl E.

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

Stay

It was very nice the owner took real detail of the things a person might need in their stay if they forgot something . Very well worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, clean , prperty
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Fernbank! Sheila has all you need in this beautiful little cabin by the creek! Our favorite get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sheila Eckman

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This is a small cabin built by my husband and son. Since both are now gone, we are especially grateful for the memories here. I am retired from a variety of careers, including university work, physician recruitment, and non-profit management. I served 10 years on my city council and eight years as county commissioner. My dog Winston accompanies me to the cabin and loves it there!

Why they chose this property

Great when you want to get away and just chill out. Read. Write. Watch SEC sports! Or take in local antiquing, hiking, rafting, tubing, etc. Not to mention some great eating.

What makes this property unique

Affordable! I want to make a trip to the mountains accessible because it has meant so much to my children and grandchildren to be able to go. While not fancy, it is very comfortable. An affordable option.

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