Log cabin 15 feet from beautiful Cartecay River with deck, balcony, screen porch

Ellijay, Georgia
$290 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Cartecay River Hideaway

No better place to get isolated than in our hideaway in the woods on the river with small town amenities nearby. Wade Right in from our River Cabin this Summer! Go Leaf-looking, get a Bushel of Apples, Hike the Georgia Mountains this Fall! Enjoy the solace of the season serenaded by the rippling water just outside or step out for adventure on nearby hiking, biking and river trails.

Beautiful 3-bedroom, 3 bathroom log cabin with three decks right on the sparkling Cartecay River. Set a line from the deck at water’s edge or set a spell in a rustic rocking chair and hear the river’s chatter from our screened in porch or master bedroom balcony.

All pine log home is attractively furnished, with upstairs king master suite, mirrored jacuzzi tub, and private balcony overlooking the river. Two main floor full bedrooms, one with riverside screened porch, offer North Georgia décor in superb comfort.

Fully equipped kitchen opens out to bright, multi-window great room and office nook with vaulted ceiling and massive rock fireplace equipped with gas logs (not available in summer). Cable tv, high speed internet, wireless access, dvd player bring modern conveniences into our log cabin on the Cartecay.

Downstairs bar room (bring your own beverages) with beer fridge, foosball table, and game table opens up to patio beside the river.

All linens provided. Full size washer and dryer. Sleeps 6.

Propane and gas grills on back patio next to river.

Cabin and local amenities: fish for trout from our riverbank or riverside deck. Prepare your favorite vacation and holiday meals in our fully equipped kitchen. Drive 15 minutes into downtown Ellijay for antiquing, dining, and enjoying small town charm.

Minutes from Ellijay’s Apple Alley, the Georgia Apple Restival (2nd & 3rd weekends of October) and local farm markets, Cartecay Vineyards, Amicalola Falls, Appalachian Trail, Benton MacKaye Trail and the charming small towns of Ellijay and Blue Ridge, plus some of the best hiking, mountain biking and hunting in the region.

Great hiking trails (Appalachian Trail, Benton MacKaye, Amicalola Falls State Park, Cohutta Wilderness and more) await your boots. Get your fat tires muddy on some of the best mountain bike trails in the southeast. Anglers enjoy trout fishing on the Cartecay, Noontootla, Toccoa, Ellijay and Coosawattee rivers.Nearby WMAs (Rich Mountain, Dawson Forest and Cohutta) provide ample hunting for deer, turkey, and feral hogs.


Enjoy apple harvest time with the Georgia Apple Festival (2nd & 3rd weekends in October) and family activities, petting zoos, tours, corn mazes and u-pick orchards at local apple houses. Leaf lookers enjoy colorful foliage from our back porch and on country roads, hiking trails and nearby state parks (Amicalola Falls and Fort Mountain).

Cartecay’s calling…come on up!


Rentals of one month or longer only available Jan.-March. NO RENTALS OF ONE MONTH OR LONGER APRIL-DECEMBER. Pets permitted only with permission of owner. Please make requests about bringing pets in initial inquiry in note to owner. Maximum 1 pet. No long haired pets.


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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2500 Sq Ft (232 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Firepit Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near Outlet Shopping On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    12 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Sherry W.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    Very responsive host. Pictures on the site properly reflect the property. Plenty of towels and extra linens that we didn’t use but felt nice to have. Easy to access by directions provided and close to everything we came to do

  • Jake B.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Love this cabin and the area was very nice! House was clean and Jane responded very to anything you need! A must have and stay! Will rent again!

  • Rachael T.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Kitchen was lacking in basics.

  • Shaun R.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Great host!

  • Katie B.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    The cabin was so cozy and lots of room for our family and a great spot on the river.

  • Penny B.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    The property and house has lots of potential, but it needs a lot of time and attention. We had to launder the bed linens before we could sleep on them. They all smelled musty. Every dish we pulled out of the cabinet was dirty. The grounds are very overgrown. It was sad because the view was so pretty, but you could hardly enjoy it because nothing was maintained. The couches had tears that were covered up with blankets. And there were nasty little notes everywhere that really made it feel as though we were imposing. I understand having rules, but everything felt as though we were not even supposed to be there. We were only allowed to do one load of laundry in seven days…. It seemed like it would have been better to just remove the washer and dryer. I actually removed some of the notes and put them back before we left because every time I saw them I got frustrated. The tone of each of them was fairly nasty. We could not get the dishwasher to work so we hand washed all dishes We were really disappointedThis is the first negative review I’ve ever left.

  • Angelia L.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Cobwebby. Musty smelling. FYI (not a complaint) Top log on front step needs replacing. A cloth folding chair pink has dry rotted, someone will fall through.Nonetheless, enjoyed the sire, fished the river, lots of deer, kitchen nicely set up.

  • Gwen R.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    The property is beautiful, the grounds need to be cleaned up some, it is grown up with bushes and stuff. Up close was mowed , but in all we had a great time. Would come back and recommend it to others. Hot water did run out before jacuzzi was full enough to turn on. So didnt get to enjoy it.

  • james m.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Simply perfect

  • Jeff S.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    The cabin was clean and very comfort. The check-in process was very smooth and Jane the host was very responsive. The location on the river is beautiful and very peaceful. We spend a week in the cabin to just relax and decompress from our busy lives. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

  • Rhonda B.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    We greatly enjoyed our stay! The house was open and spacious and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. The property was nice and the proximity to the river was just as is listed. The driveway was a little intimating in one spot but after a few runs to town we were old pros. The sound of the river was a great relaxer and we enjoyed using the floats to take in some sunshine and nature. My husband and son in law were a little bumbed about the fishing but a short drive to Blue Ridge provided us with fresh trout. The house has a LOT of stairs, and my husband and I have knee issues, but we would book again and hope to soon!

  • Jim H.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    We chose this property for the river view and location. Both of these were great! The cabin was very nice and had two decks to look at the river. Again, great features.We had a storm the night we arrived and were without electricity for approximately 4 hours. Our host was very nice and responsive. They did suggest we stay the night without lights or air conditioning. I was going to go, but my girlfriend talked me in to staying. I was really happy when the electricity was restored,I am not sure if it was the storm, but something happened to the router and we did not have Internet for the entire time that we were there. Since this cabin was in the mountains, we also did not have phone service. There was a phone in the cabin, but it did not work because the router was not working. It was difficult not being able to communicate to the outside world or have a way to be contacted if there was an emergency.

  • Lisa M.

    Submitted May 15, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    We usually call our hiking places we stay 'home base this was so much more than a home base. IT was so relaxing. Great beds, wonderful views, every thing we needed was right in the cabin. Thank you for sharing you place

  • MARY S.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    Nice place to just get away for a few days. There are some areas that need attention though. The grate going into the garage has a hole that someone's foot could go through. Also, some of the outside steps going from parking to path to the steps of the deck are a little sketchy.There are sime areas that we noticed t

  • stacy A.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 16, 2025

    We enjoyed the cabin. We all fit comfortably and the location on the creek was great. We enjoyed the electric fire and the fire pit. Ellijay was a great location!!

  • Tim T.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    The cabin was as listed and met our needs and expectations. The proximity to apple orchards and vineyards was a plus. The location on the river was a winner and a delight to see the sun rise over the river well as the beaver moon at night. The sound of the rumbling water was an added delight.

  • SHARON P.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Cabin was as described. Loved the games inside. Jane was very easy to work with and very accommodating. Loved being right on the river! We saw four deer the morning we were leaving. Made it special!

  • Anglia W.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    We loved the house! It’s was convenient to all the things we wanted to do. After a full day we could enjoy the quiet and have a coffee by the river.

  • Kelly R.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    This is a great place to stay for a small group. Must be able to climb stairs. All groceries and luggage must be hauled up a flight of stairs. Driveway is a little tricky as you come up a steep hill and then drop down to driveway. After you drive it once, it is not hard, just scary the first time. Great stay.

  • Tabitha C.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    The cabin is right on the Cartecay River, and was fully outfitted with everything we needed for our stay. We loved it there so much that we didn’t leave the entire weekend. Highly recommend this beautiful home in Elijay to all!

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$290+
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