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Riverside Retreat located on the Nottely River in the North Georgia Mountains.

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Side view of the cabin and  fire pit from the riverbank
River view from the porch
Property grounds
Roadside of the cabin
Roadside of cabin and driveway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Blairsville, GA
  • Reece Farm and Heritage Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Vogel State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Helton Creek Falls
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Riverside Retreat located on the Nottely River in the North Georgia Mountains.

Cozy, 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin on the Nottely River in Blairsville, GA. Fully remodeled bathroom (with never ending hot water with the new tankless water heater) and with updates made to the kitchen and throughout the house, you're sure to enjoy your stay at our mountain cabin. Kitchen is stocked with all the necessary pots, pans, utensils and other items you might need to cook with. The bathroom is located on the main level while the 2 bedrooms are located upstairs. Each bedroom has a queen size bed with smart TV's and small closets to store your clothes while visiting. The living room has a couch with a pull-out bed and a gas fireplace so you can curl up on the couch and enjoy watching movies on the smart TV which also has dish network connected. (TV's upstairs do not have feed from dish)
We do have a few board games for you or your kids to play should you want to stay indoors. You'll have several places to enjoy eating meals either on the roadside screened in porch, the open porch on the riverside or in the dining room area. Riverside Retreat is situated in the quiet secluded neighborhood of Choestoe Village only 8 1/2 miles from downtown Blairsville, GA. Enjoy the flowing sound of the river off the back porch while sipping your morning coffee or sleep with the windows open and let the sound of the river lull you to sleep. No need for a fake river sound machine when you can have the real thing! Just minutes from several exciting activities the North Georgia Mountains has to offer. Vogel State Park and Helton Creek Falls are just a couple of nearby places to go and only minutes away from the cabin. You can also take the very beautiful 30-minute drive on the Richard B. Russell scenic highway over to Helen to float the Chattahoochee River or enjoy the shops and stores. Nottley Lake in Blairsville and Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee are only about 20-30 minutes away. Take your own boat or rent one from the many boat rental companies located on the lakes. Take in all the beauty of the leaves changing colors during the fall should your stay coincide with that time of year. You can enjoy roasting hotdogs or making smores while sitting by the fire pit next to the river. If you enjoy fishing, the river is stocked with trout several times throughout the spring and summer months. You can fish from the rocky beach or traverse the river in either direction to discover some good fishing holes. Also, there are several great fishing spots located in the surrounding areas if fishing is your thing. Choestoe Village is tucked away so you can enjoy walks around the streets or let your kids play and tube in the river while you sit in a lounge chair on the rocky beach. Parking for 2-4 vehicles not pulling anything and enough room for 2 vehicles if you are pulling a small trailer or boat.

Some nearby places to go / thing to do:
Brasstown Bald (11 miles)
Vogel State Park (3.2 miles)
Helton Creek Falls (6.2 miles)
Helen, GA (19 miles)
Dahlonega, GA (27 miles)
Blue Ridge, Georgia (31 miles)
Ellijay, GA (47 miles)
Nottely Lake Marina (12 miles)
Lake Chatuge Marina (18 miles)
Harrahs Cherokee in Murphy, NC (33 miles)
Blueridge Parkway
DeSoto Falls (9.6 miles)
Trackrock Stables (7.3 miles)
Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling Company (8.5 miles)
Lake Winfield Scott (9.6 miles)
Meeks Park (9.6 miles)
Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm (8.1 miles)
Enotah Valley Event Center (2.7 miles)
Sunrise Grocery (1 mile)
Alexander's Store (4.6 miles)
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa (14 miles)
Young Harris College (13 miles)

Union County, GA STR License #001990

Property manager

Dancing Rabbits, LLC
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no parties or events. No pets. Quiet hours between 10 pm and 8 am. Please be mindful of others in the neighborhood.
Checkout time is 10:00 AM. Please abide by this as our cleaning staff runs on a very tight schedule. Additional charges will occur if checkout late.
Please no pets allowed. Any evidence of pets on the property results in $300 additional cleaning fee. Please follow this rule or we will charge you.

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

About the area

Blairsville

Located in Blairsville, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Old Union Golf Course and Crane Creek Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chattahoochee National Forest and Vogel State Park. Village Boutique and Southern Water Trails LLC are also worth visiting.
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Blairsville, GA

What's nearby

  • Reece Farm and Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Vogel State Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Misty Mountain Model Railroad and Museum - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Helton Creek Falls - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Brasstown Bald Mountain - 20 min drive - 17.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jim's Smokin' Que - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Hills Winery Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Highland Falls Bed and Breakfast - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Country Smokehouse Meat Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bj BBQ - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Retreat located on the Nottely River in the North Georgia Mountains. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Retreat located on the Nottely River in the North Georgia Mountains.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Retreat located on the Nottely River in the North Georgia Mountains.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Retreat located on the Nottely River in the North Georgia Mountains. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Reece Farm and Heritage Center. Vogel State Park and Coosa Backcountry Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Great Stay

The property is great and great location on the river! Clean and well maintained!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

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

Amazing!!!

Our stay was wonderful and amazing! The Cabin is a great location and the creek was a plus! The host was very attentive. We loved listening and playing in the creek. The cabin was clean and very cozy! Cant wait to go again but in the summer!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Coziest cabin

Our stay at this cabin exceeded my expectations. The cabin was super cozy and had everything we needed.The surroundings made our stay here even more magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Great place to relax and be thankful. We thoroughly enjoyed the river and the coziness of the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Happy New Year

My boys and I enjoy our stay so much. The cabin was cozy and clean. We loved sitting on the back porch to listen to the creek. The cabin had everything we needed and more. We would love to visit again in the summer!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Peace.

Sometimes you just need to get away from the normal life and busyness at home. Sometimes you just need to breathe fresh air and slow down. This is the place if you want to do that! I spent hours on the back porch relaxing, and looking out over the river! My husband spent hours standing in the river fishing for trout-which we cooked and ate! I spotted two mallard ducks swimming in the river, a baby red eared turtle, a redheaded woodpecker, a hawk and many unique plants in the area. The property and home are very clean and had everything we needed: cookware and kitchen utensils, all the TV channels for watching movies at night, comfortable beds, really cool shower, easy check in and check out! I can’t say enough about this place-we are already looking forward to our next visit there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bart W.

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

Absolutely Perfect

Everything was just great. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

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

Our Mountain Vacation

What a beautiful cabin and area! Inside and out! We loved it so much we extended our stay a couple more days! So enjoyed sitting on the back porch listening to the burbling creek and the sweet calls of the birds! So peaceful and relaxing! ❤️❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

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

Great Cabin Weekend

Super easy check in and check out process and perfect location on the Nottley River. A perfect cabin weekend trip experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

A Little Piece of Heaven

The cabin was great. Nice and cozy and real quite. The neighbors were real friendly and the community was real nice. Lot of nice homes in the community. This is was the second time staying in that community. Me and my wife really enjoyed our stay. We would love to come back and stay again. This was a great getaway place to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Perfect stay

Loved it. Will be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M., Lincolnton

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

Cozy!!

Great little neighborhood that was quiet and relaxing. Loved the back porch swing, rockers and the sound of the creek. Location was good as it wasn’t far to town and the surrounding areas we visited. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Incredible

My family greatly enjoyed our time! The kids loved playing in the river and roasting hot dogs and s'mores. We didn't want to leave and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

Excellent

We enjoyed everything about this cabin. It was clean and beautiful. It had everything we needed. The river was easy to access and lots of fun. We will definitely stay in this cabin again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber V.

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

Spring Break Fun!

This cabin was amazing! The inside was just perfect and the outside views even better! The kids enjoyed playing in the river while we grilled on the back porch- all while they stayed in our sight! We will be coming back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina C.

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

Serenity

We had a wonderful stay at the Riverside retreat the pictures online did no justice it was so much more than we had even expected we were able to check in very early which made it wonderful since we arrived in town that morning and check in wasn't until 4:00 p.m. Such a cozy, cute lil cabin that had every immenity you could think of. The hostess always answered my questions quickly and made our vacation extra special by allowing our early check in. Good people. Myself and my entire family of 25 (who rented nearby cabins in the village) will definitely be back! Highly recommend the Riverside retreat, unit # 106
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B., Donalsonville

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

Loved our stay ❤️

We really enjoyed our stay! The owner was very quick to respond to our needs and helped us tremendously during our stay. The cabin was very clean and well kept and it smelled so good! We loved the creek flowing in the backyard, it was enjoyed as much, if not more, than the rest of the vacation. We all put on our water boots and walked around and skipped rocks! Thanks TJ for an enjoyable stay, we will be back! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This little cabin exceeded our expectations. Beautiful, rustic, well appointed. The pictures did not do it justice. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saundra T.

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

Perfectly cozy

We loved our stay! The cabin was in a great location and in a quaint, charming neighborhood. The owner was very quick and helpful in responding to any questions we had. The cabin was cozy, clean and had everything we needed. We loved sitting on the back porch, enjoying nature and the gentle flowing sounds from the creek. We had alot of fun roasting hot dogs & s’mores around the firepit. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely try to stay again come summer time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

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

Pleasant

Enjoyed it, no issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

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

Cozy Cabin

My family enjoyed staying in this cabin! The location was ideal for doing different things from Helen, Anna Ruby Falls and Brasstown Bald. Town was only about 10 minutes down the road for anything you needed like groceries, gas or Walmart. My kids really enjoyed the swing on the back porch, skipping rocks in the stream and making smores in the firepit. The beds were super comfy. This cabin is just adorable! We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

donna o., Atmore

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

Charming location

The outdoor space was perfect! The creek is only steps away from the porch. The traffic sounds from the nearby highway does detract from the peacefulness but overall the outdoors was wonderful. The cabin overall is charming with cozy decor. The stairs are challenging, uneven riser heights at a steep angle. Made going to the restroom in the night from the upstairs somewhat treacherous. Just be aware if you are older. Beds were very comfortable. If not for staircase would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Great North Georgia retreat!

There’s only one word to describe this property and that’s awesome! From the easy check in to the just renovated cabin it was all thumbs up from our crew. We loved sitting on the porch listening to the river the most but Mother Nature changed our plans with some heavy rains. As the kids moved indoors they were able to use the internet and stream movies. The well stocked kitchen made cooking simple. Even at shower time being number five in line the on demand hot water system kept me with plenty of hot water. The bathroom reminded me of five star hotel with new granite countertops and the glass enclosed tile shower which was an unexpected treat. The area itself was great with room for afternoon walks (when the rain slacked off) and a short run to the Sunrise Grocery for fun shopping. Highly recommend this cabin and plan to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Location and home were awesome! Backyard creek is the best.

my girlfriend and I both work a lot, and really wanted to get away to Georgia again from central Florida. I don’t think we could have chosen a better time or place to go off too. The backyard creek access was amazing to have, I learned how to skip rocks and enjoyed dragging the lawn chairs to sit there or sit on the rocking bench on the porch. There were some cobwebs in the rooms, and throughout the house, and a spider fell on one of us during a meal at the table, which was a bit spooky and concerning. The stairs are steep and I think it should be communicated a bit Better via a picture and text in the property description, but it was only an issue if it was dark and you were trying to traverse the way to the bathroom in the middle of the night from the second story, down to the only bathroom on the first story. i’d presume if it was not 3 able bodied adults, like my party, it’d be more of an issue. Last minor complaint is for the lack of trash bags, but again that’s all minor stuff and I think doesn’t distract from the five star review. Thank you very much for letting us onto your property, I think myself, and my partner will be back again soon if you allow us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dancing Rabbits, LLC

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Owned by T. J. & Ashley Gay and Keith & Shirley McElroy. We love the mountains and all the area has to offer. We also enjoy fishing in the river and just enjoying being outside by the river and fire pit. We love making memories with our kids / grandkids and we figured we could share all of this with you who decide to rent our cabin. We hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Conveniently located in the North Georgia Mountains and as close to the river as you can possibly get! There are so many fun things to do around the area. Fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating on the nearby lakes, shopping, great local restaurants and much much more.

What makes this property unique

House has been newly renovated with a fully remodeled bathroom. Stocked kitchen with all the cooking items you would need to prepare some great meals!

Languages:

English

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