River Rest: Romantic & Relaxing Setting with Hot Tub on a Trophy Trout Stream

Ellijay, Georgia
$218 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay


River Rest Cabin is a licensed short-term rental host in Gilmer County, GA, license #003306.

River Rest is THE perfect place to stay for adults (no reservations with children accepted) who seek a private home, quiet surroundings, and an overall luxury destination that is nestled beside a pristine, trout stream featuring a Native American (Cherokee or Anigiduwagi) fish trap.

Access to the cabin involves several outside steps that lead to the main entrance front doors. Thus,the cabin is not not handicapped accessible and not suitable for people with difficulties walking up steps (see photos that show steps leading to the front door). The property uses outdoor video for security surveillance only. Cameras cover the driveway, lower deck, and steps leading up to and including cabin main front entrance doors with lock box. Inside cabin, hot tub area, and main seating area on screened upper deck are private and not in camera view.

No Pets, No children

Adults must be 25+ years of age. (4 adult maximum).

3-Night Minimum stay for all Federal holiday & Special Event weekends such as Valentine's Day weekend (Feb 8-10 or 9-12, 2024) Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 12-15, 2024), Memorial Day (May 24-27, 2024), Labor Day weekend (August 30, 31, Sept 1, 2024), Apple Festival of Gilmer County (2nd and 3rd weekends in October), Thanksgiving Week (4-night minimum)

4-Night Minimum for Major Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Independence Day (July 4th)

WARNING: Under Georgia law, there is no liability for an injury or death of an individual entering these premises if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19. You are assuming this risk by entering these premises. (O.C.G.A. § 51-16-3(a) GA Senate Bill 359)

Travel Tip - Drive to the Property. Access to the cabin once within Coosawattee Resort involves driving on a winding, 2-lane, well-maintained, paved road. The last mile of the drive to the cabin property includes gravel roads with two steep hills. Any guest with limited experience driving on gravel roads with/without hills may want to contact Owner prior to initiating a booking request.

We feature distinctive traditional and antique furnishings, a hot tub, on-site fishing in a trophy trout stream, situated on a quiet, secluded lane in Coosawattee River Resort. (2 night minimum)

Push aside the electronics (although we have WiFi if you can't). Spend time strolling up and down the lane by the house, fishing in the private waters of a trophy trout stream, unwinding in the hot tub, gazing at a star-studded clear night, and bathing in the noises that surround this north Georgia retreat: tree frogs at night, the rush of the burbling creek 24/7 from the comfort of the screened porch. You deserve the rest-and-relaxation. We offer the ideal location that is secluded, yet not isolated from the amenities you need.

Most Popular amenities
... breathtaking beauty of the cabin location
... floating and wading in a private stretch of a refreshing mountain stream
... excellent fly fishing in a trophy trout stream by the cabin
... Beautiful furnishings
... Cozy, at home feel
... hot tub for 5 (delightfully warm on cool spring and summer nights)
... Wireless internet
... 50 feet away from a burbling trout stream
... affordable
... lending library
... OVER 250'private creek frontage on Mountaintown Creek,
up-and-coming trophy trout stream in Georgia
... convenient distance to services
and local attractions

We are a 15 minute drive off Interstate 515 in North Georgia, a 30 minute drive from Amicalola Falls State park, a 25 minute drive from Blue Ridge, a 15-20 minute drive from several apple orchards, 10 minute drive from the fabulous Ellijay Apple Festival, and no distance at all from one of the most beautiful sections of Mountaintown Creek. It's a secluded cabin on a private drive in a REFRESHING environment that has something elegant and enjoyable for all styles and preferences: trout FISHING and TUBING in your FRONT YARD, a hot tub, a clean, mountain creek to splash in, gourmet kitchen, cozy den for the enjoyment of TV, a wood burning FIREPLACE, and a welcoming decor.

The cabin is also near other exciting, outdoor activity sites (golf course, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting).

Our creek front cabin is spacious and will comfortably accommodate 2-4 adult friends, a family of 4, or 2 couples traveling together. It's of course, ideal for a romantic getaway for two.

River Rest is nestled in a secluded area on the Mountaintown Creek: only four other cabins nearby. One cabin is next door to River Rest, the others are not visible from our property. There are no properties within sight across the creek from us, just beautiful undeveloped wooded land. All paved roads, up until the last mile before the cabin. Then, the road turns to gravel, but it is accessible for all types of vehicles. The air seems to feel just a little bit lighter and cooler, and the sleep is always much deeper and peaceful here. It's a short 15-minute drive from the Ellijay square and local grocery, shopping, and dining options.

The creek by the cabin is a TROUT fisher's local pilgrimage site and flows like a gentle river: about 60 feet wide, 1 to 4 feet deep, and perfect for fly fishing, wading, and floating. Local ANGLERS call Mountain town Creek 'one the most picturesque and beautiful trout streams in North Georgia and is quietly becoming one of the best trophy trout streams in the state.'

Enjoy the beauty of a unique, Native American fish-trap in the Mountaintown creek on cabin property. In the morning, wake to a dip in the hot tub or creek, followed by a breakfast on the porch with brewed coffee, pancakes, syrup, and local apples. At night, wrap yourself in a cotton throw on the screened porch and listen to the burbling water. Tubes for floating are provided in season.

This beautiful creek front cabin features unique, traditional décor and amenities. The first floor has 1 bedroom with a queen-sized pencil post bed, 1 bathroom which was updated recently with shower and tub, den, kitchen, dining area with breakfast table, and screened porch and deck.

The second floor has 1 bedroom with 1 queen-sized, post bed, 1 bathroom which was updated recently with a shower, loft with sleeper sofa, and large walk-in closet. All one-of-a-kind furnishings are selected to make you feel at home.

The screened porch has charming, white wicker furniture including a dining table that seats 4, ceiling fans, and rocking chairs. You'll want to sit and stay as long as possible to play some checkers, read a book, or dine with friends and family. The deck has a picnic table for four, and is a great spot for morning coffee.

The HOT TUB is an easy few steps from the door. It is private, faces an undeveloped creekfront lot, seats 5 people, and is accessible from the deck with a great view of the creek.

Last, and our favorite, the cabin has a small and growing 'Lending LIBRARY.' Need a book to read while you are here Can't finish it during your stay Fine. Keep it and return it upon your next stay. Leave a book for our other guests if you bring one of your own.

Your friends and family will thank you for selecting a special place for building memories, having fun, and relaxing. River Rest offers a home away from home. You need the rest, and you're always at home at River Rest.



Keywords: quiet, romantic, waterfront, trout fishing, family, cabin, north Georgia mountain, honeymoon, anniversary,

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Gravel 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. Note From Host: NO Smoking, Candles,or Incense. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • William B.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2025

    Stayed Dec 17, 2025

    Cabin was clean and welcoming. Hosts were very helpful and provided for an amazing experience. Great place for us to celebrate our 20th in peace and comfort!

  • brooke l.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    It wasn’t as clean there was coffee left in microwave the beds were super hard the floor needed vacuuming and we tried to call the owner when we got there after we finally found the cabin and wouldn’t answer and never got a call back

  • David S.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Wonderful. Relaxing weekend at the perfect location.

  • PAULETTE B.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Cabin was very charming, very well stocked, very relaxing. The road in to the cabin was another story. It did have a lot of steps which it said in the ad which was more than what we had anticipated. The road into the cabin was narrow very windy and very, very hilly.

  • Becky B.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    We had a very relaxing time. The cabin is well stocked with items you might need in the kitchen. Very quite and peaceful with the sound of the river. Sarah was very responsive and kept us updated on check in and directions to the cabin.

  • kecia B.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Cabin was very private, organized and clean. Road was a little difficult getting out of property. A van messed it up further during our stay. We enjoyed the hot tub immensely and it was very clean. Due to our age we found the steps up to the property while carrying luggage and cooler a little daunting. Would not recommend for vacationers over 60 unless you are in outstanding health. That of course can not be helped and does not de-value this property stay. Thank you very much to the owners who worked well with us.

  • Mendy T.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    My husband and I have stayed here every year for 6 years in a row. We absolutely love it. It is always clean and we love the location. Sarah is a great host, always very friendly and available if we ever have any questions. We plan to continue going every year. I highly recommend this place.

  • Tom H.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Great place next to the trout stream! Very clean and comfortable accommodations.

  • Mary M.

    Submitted May 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 28, 2025

    Amazing experience

  • Kim L.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    Go relaxing and refreshing. Able to get clear mind listening to the stream flow. It was wonderful

  • Dana L.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    This beautiful, cozy woodland retreat is just what we needed to reconnect and recharge. The kitchen is very well furnished, and all of the towels/mats are resort quality. Every detail of the interior has been carefully chosen in excellent taste. We were very thankful to be driving a truck, otherwise we may not have been able to get to/from the cabin on the sloped gravel lane due to several very heavy rains throughout the weekend. We hope to make this home a regular getaway destination. It was just perfect. Thank you so much!

  • CeCe R.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    Enjoyed my experience was very nice and soothing

  • Fredric R.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 28, 2024

    The rental was nice & quiet. Enjoyed the screened porch & the creek. A welcome break from the hurricane cleanup we were experiencing at home.

  • Brian T.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    We had a wonderful time set back in the hills on a beautiful stream. We enjoyed the peace and quiet with a nice fire and relaxing in the hot tub.

  • Mary Q.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    We were looking for a quiet hideaway to celebrate our anniversary. It was exactly what we were looking for. Quaint, quiet and on an active creek. Enjoyed the patio, hot tub and cute cabin.

  • Elaine G.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 22, 2024

    Adorable rustic cabin furnished with lovely antiques overlooking the river. Nice screened in porch to sit on, while listening to the water flowing by. However; there weren’t any fish to be found.

  • Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 2, 2024

    Very clean and secluded cabin within the 5,500 acre Coosawattee resort. Drove 3500 dually crew cab long bed truck to cabin without problem. Roads are very nicely paved. The last couple hundred yards are gravel but well maintained. The creek is great. Easy to get into and swim or fish. Beds are really firm. Nice kitchen. Great getaway. We had a blast.

  • John M.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Nice cabin and amenities. Great location.

  • Diane G.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    Good morning, Sarah. Wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay! Such a wonderful place! We appreciate you offering those like us the opportunity to experience what we call our honey hole!

  • Mark S.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Storms n power outage but host was responsive and no issues. Unfortunately stream was muddy all weekend hope to return in fall and be able to fish

  • Joy T.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    Our 4th or 5th time staying here. Consistently beautiful and peaceful. Everything is always well stocked, in great repair and where it needs to be. This cabin is definitely remote. Takes a while to get out of the neighborhood but it’s worth it! Also, No where to easily go on a walk or run. Just be aware! Love this place

  • Mike T.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Everything perfect as usual. 5th year in a row.

  • Donna H.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    This little cabin is in a resort/neighborhood, but this lot is pretty remote and just feet from the stream. The sound of the stream is relaxing. This cabin is very close to Elijay and a 25 minute drive to Blueridge. It was a great basecamp. The cabin was clean. Kitchen well stocked as far as dishes, etc for fixing meals. We didn't do any heavy cooking because there are good restaurants close by. The power did go out due to a storm and fallen tree on a line somewhere in the neighborhood, but power was restored in three hours. Overall we had a great time and would consider this property again if we go back to Elijay.

  • Deborah N.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 9, 2024

    We enjoyed it very much. Tucked away but close in town. Very peaceful. Host was communicative.

  • Zabrina C.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    River Rest is a quaint, cozy cabin that accommodates 4 people quite well. Sarah was extremely accessible and responsive throughout our stay. Our favorite part was being able to sit in the river on the provided chairs! Oh…and seeing all the deer, especially the babies!!!

  • Holly B.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    This was the perfect Father’s Day get away. The cabin is cozy and clean. Everything you need is there. The screened in porch is the most relaxing place ever. Sarah is quick to respond. Already planning a winter trip.

  • michelle h.

    Submitted May 30, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Everything was perfect. Enjoyed my stay. Would definitely stay here again.

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