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Lakeside retreat, indoor & outdoor gameroom, kayaks, Hot Tub. Fun family getaway

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A lodge with a stone fire pit and outdoor seating, surrounded by a forest.
A fire pit with three Adirondack chairs in a forest setting.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a hanging chair.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a stone fireplace surround, a dining area with a table set for four, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with dark cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Chattahoochee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Place, Chattahoochee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartecay River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

3 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Ellijay

Located in Walnut Mountain, a neighbourhood in Ellijay, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Tabor House & Civil War Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ellijay River Vineyards and Cartecay Vineyards. Travelling with kids? Consider Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Map
Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Chattahoochee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cartecay River - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 16 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 31 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 38 min drive - 47.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Falls - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mr. P's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's / Red Burrito - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakeside retreat, indoor & outdoor gameroom, kayaks, Hot Tub. Fun family getaway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside retreat, indoor & outdoor gameroom, kayaks, Hot Tub. Fun family getaway?

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside retreat, indoor & outdoor gameroom, kayaks, Hot Tub. Fun family getaway on 12 Jan 2027 start from AU$2,013, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lakeside retreat, indoor & outdoor gameroom, kayaks, Hot Tub. Fun family getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakeside retreat, indoor & outdoor gameroom, kayaks, Hot Tub. Fun family getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside retreat, indoor & outdoor gameroom, kayaks, Hot Tub. Fun family getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside retreat, indoor & outdoor gameroom, kayaks, Hot Tub. Fun family getaway located?

This family-friendly Ellijay cabin is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and Rich Mountain Wilderness. Ellijay Marketplace and Cartecay River 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. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The family had a wonderful time. Plenty of toys games and outdoor fun for them all . We all had a blast! Thank You and hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2026
Eddie, thanks for the great review! It was nice talking with you and thank you for being open to helping me out with construction project. We would love to host you and your family again. We hope to see you soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Cannot wait to go back. Great place for the kids and the parents to have their own space with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
We are so glad your group enjoyed your stay. Please come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation 2024

The entire home was awesome. Especially for a large group of all ages. The kids had plenty to do and even the babies had things there and set up for an easy stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thanks so much for the great review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views, space for everyone

There were 18 of us that came to enjoy your cabin. The basement was amazing for kids, fully stocked with games, 2 large tv's. The space upstairs was spacious and we all enjoyed the views. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our family of 9. There was plenty of space for everyone! We enjoyed playing games, walking around the lake and fishing while we were there. We especially loved being able to fit around the dinner table to spend time together at each meal. The hot tub was perfect for evening relaxation, and we had at least 2 nights around the fire pit. The hosts are extremely responsive and accommodating, and we really appreciated the hospitality. Most of all, the house was decorated for Christmas and it felt like home! We loved this stay and can’t recommend it enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Worth every penny

The home is exactly like the photos. Beautiful and spacious. We had 8 adults and 5 children. And plenty to do in the house and in town. The attention to details to the space for children and even having headphones for the piano so the kids could play without driving the adults crazy. The views, the lake and the jacuzzi were by far my favorite. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kids Paradise

This is a must if you have kids. We have 10 year old triplets and a six year old and they never wanted to leave the house. Everything was just as it was posted. Very clean and organized. Pam, the host, was very quick to respond to any questions that I may have had. The house is located on a quaint little lake which added to the beauty of it all. It is also located in a good proximity to Blue Ridge, downtown Elijay, and Cherry Log where there is a great stable. We were only able to do a long weekend but the kids have asked to stay a week next time. Great place! I know we will be back. Just too much to offer not to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2025
We would be excited to have you back. I am glad your family enjoyed the home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Girls Getaway Weekend

We had the BEST weekend staying at this property! We had 13 girls in total and this house was SO spacious and had a bed for everyone! Some of the highlights of the home were the large gathering area upstairs and the Dining table that could fit all 13 girls with no problem. The cabin is well stocked with everything we could need and you can tell the owners take a lot of pride in their cabin. They texted me checking in the entirety of our stay and when we needed more bath towels, she had some delivered within hours! The only 4 star I gave was for cleanliness as there were some things left behind from the previous visitors (boxers in the closet, a qtip on the night stand) but nothing that could deter us from staying again! The Hot Tub was also very clean which is hard to find at vacation homes. We could have stayed a few more days and still had things to do with all the games and activities in the basement! Definitely saving this place for future trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2025
First off I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and loved the property. But I am so sorry that you had some cleaning issues. I have been in touch with our cleaners and we are working on ways to insure things like this do not happen again. We hope you will visit us again soon.❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Birthday Get Away

From the second we walked through the front door we knew we had made the perfect choice. This home is inviting, spacious, luxurious! Well equipped is an understatement! A real Wow! We had a total of 4 couples the first half of our stay, then a total of 11 people the second half including all of our kids, spouses, and grandkids and the spaces were perfect to truly enjoy one another’s company, yet also have the option of relaxing in the privacy of your own bedroom. (The master bedroom suite was the perfect place to start and end each day.) Everyone enjoyed the incredible game room, the deck, the hot tub, making meals together, the walk around the lake, the feeling that you were in the middle of nowhere yet being just 10 minutes from town, tubing down the river, and close by wineries and some good restaurants - we ventured out almost every day but really would have been content to never leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
Thank you Tammy, we are so thrilled that your family enjoyed your stay at Lake Dakwa Lodge. I am glad you were able to enjoy Ellijay and all that the area has to offer. We would love to host you again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had an amazing stay at Lake Dakwa Lodge! The location is stunning—overlooking the lake with a huge deck that has plenty of seating and fire pits, perfect for roasting marshmallows with the grandkids. It was the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the view.The cabin fit our group of sixteen perfectly. Everyone had their own spacious bedroom, and the primary suite was a dream—definitely worth claiming! The kitchen made cooking Thanksgiving a breeze, and the large dining table was perfect for meals and games.We loved the four-sided glass fireplace, which became a cozy gathering spot, and the big hanging swing was a hit with the kids, who imagined it as pirate ships, rockets, and everything in between.The rock wall and slide in the playroom downstairs kept the little ones busy for hours, while the adults enjoyed playing pool, making popcorn, and watching football games and movies. And of course, everyone got in on the fun playing skeeball and basketball.With such gorgeous scenery, we couldn’t resist taking tons of family photos—the backdrop was picture-perfect everywhere we turned. We had a wonderful time and created memories we’ll cherish forever. We’ve rented cabins over the years, but everyone agreed that this one far surpassed all the others.If you’re lucky enough to find open dates, don’t hesitate—Lake Dakwa Lodge does not disappoint!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re thrilled that your family had such a memorable Thanksgiving stay and that everyone—from the grandkids to the adults—found spaces they loved, from the swing and playroom to the fireplace and game areas. Hearing that Lake Dakwa Lodge surpassed all your past cabin stays is truly the best compliment. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! 🌲💛🏡
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a wonderful place for allll ages!!

Our family - myself, the "Nana", two daughters and spouses and 4 kids ranging in ages from 9-18 all had a wonderful stay at this home. There was enough to do right around the house for at least a day and a half. Pedal boat, hot tub, the game room in the house is incredible - all kept everyone entertained. Some went fishing in the lake (it is a small lake -but still fun). Then... if that is not enough find a gazillions areas to go hiking within a 45 minute drive. We did a fantastic 9 mile hike - part of the AT- one day. Rested the next day in the hot tub! For the adults there are several wineries that were super fun. Children were welcome and there was plenty of room for them to run around while the adults chilled. The home itself has the best equipped kitchen I have ever encountered in a vacation rental. The owners are super communicative and quick with responses. Clear instructions - no overbearing "rules". Easy checkin and checkout. Highly recommend Lake Dakwa Lodge!! Elijah is cute town and Blue Ridge is an easy drive - had dinner there one night at Whiskey and Water - very good! Go and have fun!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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