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Cozy Rustic Cottage w/Hot Tub & Fire Pit near Lake
Cabin in Ellijay with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Ellijay, GA
- Place, Carters Lake3 min drive
- Place, Engelheim Vineyards16 min drive
- Place, Gilmer County Fairgrounds22 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Rustic Cottage w/Hot Tub & Fire Pit near Lake
Summary:
Retreat to Goldfinch Cottage, a cozy rustic cabin in the woods! Just 20 minutes from downtown Ellijay, enjoy peace and privacy without steep, winding roads. This charming log cabin features a tin roof, stone wood-burning fireplace, and modern kitchen. Relax outdoors with a fire pit, Jacuzzi hot tub, BBQ grill, and private hiking trail to a tranquil finger of Carter’s Lake.
The Space:
Perfect little cabin in the woods! If you want peaceful and private surroundings but closeness to activities and festivities, Goldfinch Cottage is for you. There is close proximity to some of the best quality, award winning wineries in the eastern U.S. Even if you don't drink wine, they offer micro-brews, light fare, good entertainment and beautiful scenery. So pack a picnic basket, bring your dog (most are pet friendly) and support your local wineries!
Goldfinch Cottage has the perfect rustic vibe with a tin roof, stacked stone wood-burning fireplace and modern amenity kitchen. GC offers an outdoor firepit, Jacuzzi hot-tub & BBQ grill, horseshoes & cornhole and a short 15 minute walking trail to finger of Carter's Lake!
Come for a week or come for a weekend, we invite you to relax in solitude while rocking on our front porch, listening to the leaves and watching the natural wildlife pass you by.
Another amenity we have to boast is a close proximity to some of the best quality, award winning wineries in the eastern U.S. Even if you don't drink wine, they offer micro-brews, light fare, good entertainment and beautiful scenery. So pack a picnic basket, bring your dog (most are pet friendly) and support your local wineries!
Guest Access:
You have access to entire property.
Pet Fee $50/pet (charged separately).
The Neighborhood:
Close by: *Carter's Lake/Recreation & Dam area/Marina/Restaurant *Wineries *Saturday Ellijay Farmers Market *Apple & Blueberry picking orchards *Tubing *White water rafting *Boating *Hunting *Fishing *Hiking *Mountain biking *State Parks and waterfalls *Civil War and Indian Mound Historical sites
Getting Around:
We recommend renting a vehicle. All activities are best reached by car.
Other Things to Note:
The owners of Goldfinch Cottage offer upgraded amenities to all of their guests:
- Premium Toiletries
- Pot of coffee
- Laundry pods and dryer sheets
- Fire wood & fire starter for your stay is offered seasonally (October-March)
- New kitchen dish sponge/dish soap
- Welcome dog treats
- Pre-packaged condiments: Creamers, S&P, Sugars, Ketsup, Mustard, Mayo
- Cornhole, Horseshoes, Board games
Conveniently located only 75 minutes from Atlanta or Chattanooga Airports
This cabin is NOT ADA compliant
*Goldfinch Cottage is a Non-Smoking property*
Retreat to Goldfinch Cottage, a cozy rustic cabin in the woods! Just 20 minutes from downtown Ellijay, enjoy peace and privacy without steep, winding roads. This charming log cabin features a tin roof, stone wood-burning fireplace, and modern kitchen. Relax outdoors with a fire pit, Jacuzzi hot tub, BBQ grill, and private hiking trail to a tranquil finger of Carter’s Lake.
The Space:
Perfect little cabin in the woods! If you want peaceful and private surroundings but closeness to activities and festivities, Goldfinch Cottage is for you. There is close proximity to some of the best quality, award winning wineries in the eastern U.S. Even if you don't drink wine, they offer micro-brews, light fare, good entertainment and beautiful scenery. So pack a picnic basket, bring your dog (most are pet friendly) and support your local wineries!
Goldfinch Cottage has the perfect rustic vibe with a tin roof, stacked stone wood-burning fireplace and modern amenity kitchen. GC offers an outdoor firepit, Jacuzzi hot-tub & BBQ grill, horseshoes & cornhole and a short 15 minute walking trail to finger of Carter's Lake!
Come for a week or come for a weekend, we invite you to relax in solitude while rocking on our front porch, listening to the leaves and watching the natural wildlife pass you by.
Another amenity we have to boast is a close proximity to some of the best quality, award winning wineries in the eastern U.S. Even if you don't drink wine, they offer micro-brews, light fare, good entertainment and beautiful scenery. So pack a picnic basket, bring your dog (most are pet friendly) and support your local wineries!
Guest Access:
You have access to entire property.
Pet Fee $50/pet (charged separately).
The Neighborhood:
Close by: *Carter's Lake/Recreation & Dam area/Marina/Restaurant *Wineries *Saturday Ellijay Farmers Market *Apple & Blueberry picking orchards *Tubing *White water rafting *Boating *Hunting *Fishing *Hiking *Mountain biking *State Parks and waterfalls *Civil War and Indian Mound Historical sites
Getting Around:
We recommend renting a vehicle. All activities are best reached by car.
Other Things to Note:
The owners of Goldfinch Cottage offer upgraded amenities to all of their guests:
- Premium Toiletries
- Pot of coffee
- Laundry pods and dryer sheets
- Fire wood & fire starter for your stay is offered seasonally (October-March)
- New kitchen dish sponge/dish soap
- Welcome dog treats
- Pre-packaged condiments: Creamers, S&P, Sugars, Ketsup, Mustard, Mayo
- Cornhole, Horseshoes, Board games
Conveniently located only 75 minutes from Atlanta or Chattanooga Airports
This cabin is NOT ADA compliant
*Goldfinch Cottage is a Non-Smoking property*
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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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
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property # 3995070vb
About the area
Ellijay
Ellijay is home to this cabin. Engelheim Vineyards and Fields Ferry Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and cycling.

Ellijay, GA
What's nearby
- Carters Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Engelheim Vineyards - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
- Doll Mountain Recreation Area - 18 min drive - 13.6 km
- Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 22 min drive - 30.2 km
- Ellijay Marketplace - 25 min drive - 32.5 km
Restaurants
- Engelheim Vineyards - 17 min drive
- Zombie Skin Jerky - 32 min drive
- B-Rad's - 15 min drive
- Top Of The Mountain - 37 min drive
- A thick, juicey steak @ Mike's Restaurant - 22 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joe T.
10 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoughtful touches and quiet retreat
Joe T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Micah C.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Micah C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Becky A.
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly cozy!!
Becky A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kerk B.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabin




Kerk B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rick F.
28 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
Rick F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather K.
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather K.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandy W.
17 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tommy J.
19 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tommy J.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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