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CREEKFRONT, Fishing, POND, HIKING & nearby WINERIES, modern 3 bedroom

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Turniptown Retreat
Private pond stocked with trout!
Spring fed waterfall into the pond,
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Ellijay, GA
  • Popular LocationEllijay Marketplace18 min drive
  • Popular LocationGilmer County Fairgrounds21 min drive
  • Popular LocationCartecay Vineyards26 min drive
  • AirportAtlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd bath

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Half bath

Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

CREEKFRONT, Fishing, POND, HIKING & nearby WINERIES, modern 3 bedroom

Welcome to Turniptown Retreat! We are so proud to be able to share our beautiful SECLUDED CREEKFRONT retreat with you and your family. This upscale 3 bedroom, 2 and ½ bath cabin has all the modern conveniences of today and is located on over 2 acres.

The property sits nestled up against Rich Mountain Wilderness which is part of 13,276 acres that makes up Rich Mountains. The Wilderness is managed by the United States Forest Service and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Hiking trails are available right from the house. Along the entire property, runs the beautiful flowing Turniptown Creek. The creek provides fishing and relaxing in and around the water.
The property also boasts a Natural Spring fed pond. The spring is fed from the water running off of Rich Mountain. The natural springs creates a waterfall into the trout filled pond. Trout fishing is allowed, catch and release only.

AMENITIES

Turniptown Retreat is a beautifully decorated, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath log home that sleeps up to eight (8) people and offers the following:
• King Master on MAIN level with a private bath, walk-in shower, jetted tub, double vanities accompanied by a walk-in closet. The master bedroom also has access to the screened in porch. Master includes a 43” Smart TV
• Queen guest room located on the second story. Guest Room includes its own private sitting balcony overlooking the pond and creek. Includes a 39” Smart TV
• 3rd bedroom consists of 2 sets of log cabin bunk beds. Lower bunks feature Full Sized mattresses. Top bunks offer Twin sized mattresses. This room can sleep from 4-6 people. The room also offers a 39” Smart TV. Also located in this room, is a sitting arcade game that allows players to play up to 50+, two player games! A foosball table is included for hours of fun.
• 2nd full bath is located on the 2nd level. Shower and jetted tub included.
The main level of the house includes a spacious, comfortable living area with a 2-story stacked stone gas remote controlled fireplace. The Smart TV is 55 inches. Satellite cable provided on all televisions throughout the house. The SMART TVs offer access to NetFlix, Hulu and or any on line streaming service available with your personal login. DVD player and speakers included.

The kitchen is fully equipped for all your culinary needs. It includes a dishwasher, microwave, oven, stove and coffee maker.
The property includes a screened in porch with outdoor dining seating for four (4). A spyder ball table is also located here for hours of family fun. The partially covered front porch includes a rocking chair to rock away to as you listen to Turniptown Creek rushing past. A propane grill is provided for outdoor grilling.

Creekside, you will find the well-manicured fire pit area with seating for eight (8). String lights illuminate the creek as you sit fireside watching the creek go by! Some firewood provided.
Turniptown Retreat also includes board games, puzzles (card table available) and a rotating small library. A gaming system, Wii U and various Wii U games are also included in addition to the sit-down gaming console found in the bunk room. You will also find a foosball table in the bunk room.

With the recent addition of a whole home generator, there’s no concern or worry about losing power.

Free WIFI included (Please note that most wireless services do not work well in this area) WIFI and a land line provided

Whole Home Generator
Air Conditioning / Heater
Gas Fireplace
Outdoor Fire Pit
Outdoor Grill with Propane
Coffee maker
DVD player
Satellite Cable
Washer and Dryer
Iron and Ironing Board
Small Ping-Pong table
Outdoor Badminton Set available for set up
Outside toys (football, lawn darts)
Foosball table
Wii U and various Wii U games
Sit Down Gaming Console, with 50+ games

Property manager

Beth Arends
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ellijay

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Walnut Mountain, a neighbourhood in Ellijay. Chattahoochee National Forest and Cohutta Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Cohutta Cove Mini Golf and Upper River Adventures. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Map
Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Rich Mountain Wilderness - 7 min walk
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 18 min drive
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 20 min drive
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 21 min drive
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 19 min drive
  • Waffle House - 19 min drive
  • Arlowe's Bakehouse - 19 min drive
  • Mr P's Take Out Food - 19 min drive
  • Mucho Kaliente Mexican Restaurant - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CREEKFRONT, Fishing, POND, HIKING & nearby WINERIES, modern 3 bedroom pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CREEKFRONT, Fishing, POND, HIKING & nearby WINERIES, modern 3 bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CREEKFRONT, Fishing, POND, HIKING & nearby WINERIES, modern 3 bedroom?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CREEKFRONT, Fishing, POND, HIKING & nearby WINERIES, modern 3 bedroom located?

This family-friendly Ellijay holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee National Forest and Rich Mountain Wilderness. Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third Stay
We love this house and are so comfortable here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maybe the best place ever
Third time. And there will be a fourth. And fifth. Incredible views. Incredible feel. Great town. There are cabins. And then there's this. You're not in the mountains. You're in another world. Sounds silly but I don't care. Love this place. And Beth is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and a great home
This was our 4th time staying at this property and we have never had a bad time. The house is lovely and the creek and yard are amazing for kids for playing and having fun. We love the location as its close to so many great attractions in the area and would recommend the place to anyone who asks!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place!
Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay - from the location to our own private babbling brook with fire pit. Kitchen was spot on, and we loved the entire layout of the house. Already talking about returning - Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
It is a grear place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Beth Arends

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