Welcome to Relaxing River Retreat, where your pets are welcome amidst a scenic riverfront, screened porch, hot tub, WiFi, firepit, and abundant wildlife

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A covered wooden deck with large windows, wooden railings, and several rocking chairs.
A covered wooden deck with benches, large windows, and a view of a forest.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and wooden walls.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, four chairs, a fireplace, and a large window.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Place, Gilmer County Fairgrounds
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Pig Hill of Fame
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cartecay River
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is on a river. Ellijay River Vineyards and Chateau Meichtry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cohutta Wildlife Management Area and Cartecay River. Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace are also worth visiting.
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Map
Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Talona Lake - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Pig Hill of Fame - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Cartecay River - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Chattahoochee National Forest - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Luke’s - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Ellijay Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to Relaxing River Retreat, where your pets are welcome amidst a scenic riverfront, screened porch, hot tub, WiFi, firepit, and abundant wildlife have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Welcome to Relaxing River Retreat, where your pets are welcome amidst a scenic riverfront, screened porch, hot tub, WiFi, firepit, and abundant wildlife pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Welcome to Relaxing River Retreat, where your pets are welcome amidst a scenic riverfront, screened porch, hot tub, WiFi, firepit, and abundant wildlife?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Relaxing River Retreat, where your pets are welcome amidst a scenic riverfront, screened porch, hot tub, WiFi, firepit, and abundant wildlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Relaxing River Retreat, where your pets are welcome amidst a scenic riverfront, screened porch, hot tub, WiFi, firepit, and abundant wildlife?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Relaxing River Retreat, where your pets are welcome amidst a scenic riverfront, screened porch, hot tub, WiFi, firepit, and abundant wildlife located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Riverside Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Piedmont Hospital. Cartecay River and Gilmer County Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great, relaxing trip to the cabin. It's a huge community with so many amenities that you have to be there for a week to enjoy them all. We loved swimming in and floating down the river as well as building a fire each night in the fire pit. Make sure your kids don't get to close to the neighbor's property along the river bank. He was quick to let us know not to tresspass even though he allowed his little dog to come visit as it pleased. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 20 Oct 2026
Hi, Thank you for staying with us at Relaxing River Retreat. We loved having you as our guest and hope to welcome you back in the near future so that you can enjoy the many activities the Coosawattee River Resort has to offer. Have a wonderful day! ~Michelle
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great view of the river and lots of deer
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Hi, Thank you so much for your review. We truly appreciate it! We always value guest feedback and would have loved to hear more about your stay. If you’d like to share anything further, we’re always happy to listen. We hope to host you again in the future! ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing River Retreat

Quiet,relaxing,abundant nature life,Lot size means you have no close neighbors. Spent lots of time on the screen porch and sitting down by the river.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
Hi Gary, Thank you so much for staying with us at Relaxing River Retreat. We hope you will be back soon! Have a great day! ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful easy feeling

What a great place. Exactly as advertised. The only thing the listed didn’t get right was to explain just how many deer there are. It’s a long drive from the entrance of the neighborhood back to the cabin and you pass about a hundred on the drive in. Follow the directions to get to the cabin because coming in from the wrong direction makes the driveway tricky to navigate. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cabin stay

We had a 3 night stay with another couple and 3 dogs. Host was amenable to the extra pup with added fee which we understood. Cabin was clean but quite dated from decor to appliances to bedding. The downstairs bedroom had bedding on it that, while clean, was extremely worn. Lighting was an issue. While overhead lights were numerous, there was only one lamp in the living room (with a broken shade) so at night you either had to choose full overhead lighting or nearly complete darkness. There was only one very dim light in the downstairs master making it very hard to read before bed - especially if you slept on the side without the lamp. The kitchen was stocked adequately with pots, pans, plates, etc and was easy to move around in. The shades on both the kitchen window and the dining window were crooked and broken and provided little privacy. The grounds themselves were nice. Easy access to the river for fishing. Our pups were able to navigate into the river at one spot for a swim. The outside firepit was a nice gathering place and we enjoyed having the grill right outside the back door. The deer were amazing...anywhere from 5-15 each night right in the yard. Lots of fun to watch. Cossawattee Resort can be annoying to navigate but this cabin is located in a good spot...no treacherous hills or drop offs. It would be helpful for the directions to note that, based on the slant of the driveway, it is easier to approach the property by turning one street early.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
Alyssa, so glad you enjoyed your stay at this amazing river front cabin rental in Ellijay. It's definitely dog friendly with plenty of room for your pups to play and enjoy the river. The Coosawattee River Resort is known for the abundance of deer that love to graze around the cabins, they are so docile you can feed some of them by hand. We will mention the lights to the owner, unfortunately many of the river cabins are darker inside than the mountaintop ones, although they maybe able to put in a new fixture with brighter bulbs. Definitely come back and stay with us again in the future Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation spot. The river was beautiful and the wildlife was so much fun to watch. Beautiful and spacious cabin. Perfect setup for a quiet and peaceful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
Hi, Thank you again for being our guest at Relaxing River Retreat. Spending time right beside the Coosawatter River truly is peaceful. We really enjoyed having you as our guest and hope your travels bring you back our way soon. Enjoy your day! ~Michelle
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Hi, Thank you for your review! We always welcome feedback and would have loved to hear more about your experience. Feel free to reach out anytime. We hope to host you again soon. ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
Hi, Thank you so much for staying with us at Relaxing River Retreat. We truly enjoyed hosting you and hope you’ll come back and visit again soon. Have a great day! ~Michelle
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