PERFECT PLACE TO SPEND A QUIET DAY BROWSING THROUGH THE WILDFLOWERS
Location: Ellijay, Northwest High Country, Georgia, USA (Become a fan of Dennis Mill Cabin on Facebook)
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Keywords: Cabin
Dennis was an 1800's era community located along Rock Creek between Ellijay and Chatsworth in North Georgia. Rock Creek (stocked trout stream) is the major stream draining the south side of Fort and Cohutta mountains. It once provided needed power for a grist mill, blacksmith shed, and saw pit. Only the grist mill and beauty still remain.
A very pretty wet weather waterfall cascades off the mountain side. The creek is crystal clear and fresh out of the National Forest; you will enjoy fishing while the children splash and explore. The Pinhoti Trail is only a fourth mile away and leads all the way to the Appalachian Trail in Gilmer County.
The cabin is very family friendly - some antiques, some great art work, lots of books and magazines, a wonderful screened porch with a swing and comfortable chairs, and lots of places to relax!
It’s a wonderful place for a laid-back, relaxing break with (or maybe without) the kids!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Stacked washer/dryer for your convenience
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: sheets, towels, pillow cases, bath mats, paper towels, facial tissue, hand soap, bar soap, dish washing soap, etc.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove: Wood stove in great room overlooking creek and waterfall. firewood provided
- Beds
- King Bed: Popular bent Hickory bed and bench. Arm chair with floor lamp for reading in your room.
- Queen Bed (2) : Lovely wood headboard, old fashioned hand made quilts. Claw foot tub in lower bedroom.
- Child Bed: Play pen type fold up bed available in upstairs bedroom closet.
- Crib: PORTABLE PLAY PEN TYPE CRIB
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: CD's, DVD'S available for your enjoyment. Library of books and magazines. Puzzles, board games, cards, dominoes, etc. Horse shoes
- Private Hot Tub: Hot tub just off screen porch under the stars beside creek. Emptied and cleaned before every renter.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Microwave, toaster oven, large electric skillet, waffle iron, blender, coffee maker, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: BLENDER, WAFFLE IRON, COFFEE MAKER, TOASTER OVEN, LARGE ELECTRIC SKILLET - 8 place setting of dishes, glasses, flat ware, All cooking utensils available - -
- Refrigerator: Ice maker
- Microwave: MICROWAVE GREAT FOR POPCORN - HOT CHOCOLATE - SOUP - - -
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Grill just off screen porch for your convenience
- Deck/Patio: Patio with hot tub - Picnic tables, fire ring by creek - fire ring on island - fire ring in cave
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Stocked trout stream right outside the door. Wraps around two sides of the cabin - view from every window. Great areas for small kids to "puddle duck", older kids love building dams, catching craw fish, minnows, etc.
- Mountain View: Surrounded by mountains, you are nestled down in between. Great view of sunset -
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Ready for you to enjoy -
- Other Amenities
- Large Hot Tub Deck off Master Bedroom, Satellite TV and Music, DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Surround Sound System, Central Heat/Air Conditioning, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Front Open Porch, Screened Back Porch, Picnic Table, 3 Campfire Rings, by creek, on island, in cave. 3 bedrooms with 2 queen beds and one King bed. Claw foot tub in lower bedroom. Baby portable crib, and queen blow up mattress available.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Ramp to back screened porch.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Ramp to back screened porch
- Kid Friendly: SWIM IN CREEK, WATERFALLS, HIKE, EXPLORE, CAVE, CAMP FIRE, ISLAND, CATCH FISH, FROGS AND LIZARDS, LEARN WILDFLOWERS, TREES AND WILDLIFE. BOARD GAMES, PUZZLES, BOOKS, MOVIES.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Pinhote trail within walking distance of cabin. Fort Mountain Park w/swimming, hiking, etc. just minutes away. Great biking area.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2 persons ..$150 per night.....(no extra housekeeping fee)
Each additional guest - $15/night
Minimum Stay: Two night Minimum is requires, except 3 night minimum on holidays.
Check in time 3:00 PM. Check out time ll:00 AM
* * * * * * $25 discount without hot tub * * * * * * * * *
REFUNDS: Fully refundable if cancelled no later than 14 days prior to check-in
NO EXTRA FEE FOR HOUSEKEEPING
May use PAY PAL
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Rick and Angie dreamed of having a cabin at Dennis Mill every since the original cabin burned in the late '60's. Rick grew up spending the summers there and wanted his grand kids to have that experience. In 1999 their son, Ethan, took a month between college and work to help his dad start the cabin and get it in "the dry". It was completed over the next few years. They love hiking. Have hiked all the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. They have a goal to see all the waterfalls in GA and TN. (See Facebook) After building a home on a river and not staying at the cabin as much, they decided to share it with you as a week-end rental - - - -
Why the Owner Chose Ellijay
Dennis Mill Cabin is on property that has been in the Hix family since 1944. This was once a community with a post office, blacksmith shop (one there on old foundation with mill race behind it that used to have a wheel to turn blacksmith equipment). The old grist mill is still standing with a race from an old dam up the creek. Great hike for young and old. There was once a cabin on property, burned in early 60's. Always a dream to have a cabin for the grandkids to enjoy.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
Number one, it is so pristine and unique. Hundreds of wildflowers not seen just anywhere. Hiking up to old home sites in the wilderness area on Still Hollow Branch. The creek is stocked with trout at the bridge, making good fishing. Perfect place to teach kids to swim with its big shallow areas and also small rapids with deep "bath tub" areas just right for swimming. Winter is a favorite time for us because we love to build a fire in the wood stove, open the doors and watch the fire, drink hot tea and read a book, or gaze at the frozen waterfall, watch it snow. Build bonfires and roast marshmallows. Sitting on screened in porch watching kids play or listening to the sound of creek racing over the rocks, is our favorite thing in summer.
Property Photos
- PERFECT PLACE TO SPEND A QUIET DAY BROWSING THROUGH THE WILDFLOWERS - Ellijay, GA - Georgia Vacation Cabin Rental
- DRIVE WAY IN PASSES 100 YEAR OLD GRIST MILL DRAPED IN RED BUDS W/CREEK RIGHT - Ellijay, GA - Georgia Vacation Cabin Rental
- VIEW OUT GREAT ROOM WINDOW THROUGH REDBUD BOOMS, CREEK AND WATERFALLS - Ellijay, GA - Georgia Vacation Cabin Rental
- RELAX AROUND THE CAMP FIRE
- SNUGGLE INTO EITHER OF THE THREE RUSTIC BEDROOMS
- RELAX on screned porch with view and sound of Rock Creek
- VIEW OF CREEK AND WATERFALL FROM GREAT ROOM AND ALL ROOMS.
- ENJOY A BOOK ; LISTEN TO MUSIC FROM CLASSIC TO COUNTRY
- FIX A QUICK SNACK OR A FEAST
- ENJOY THE MANY SWIMMING HOLES, WATERFALLS AND THE CAVE
- ENJOY A DRINK OR SNACK, TALK ABOUT NOTHING, OR CATCH A NAP
- ENJOY THE SOUND OF ROCK CREEK, FISH, SWIM, RELAX
- KING-SIZED BED IN UPPER BEDROOM OVERLOOKS RAPIDS
- Many original touches such as tree support and limb stair railing
- Wall of original art, many craftman's artistic touches - tree holding up steps.
- The Private Drive to the Cabin is spectacular - wildflowers everywhere
Traveler Reviews (4)
Father's Day Weekend Get Away
Guest: Tide Pride(Tallahassee, Fl)
Date of Stay: 06/18/10 Review Submitted: 06/21/10
Pictures cannot possibly do justice to the beautiful, tranquil and unique qualities of this property. My husband and I arrived about 8pm on 6/18 and stayed until late afternoon on 6/20. We made ourselves leave once to go buy groceries . . . we hurried back ASAP. It's that kind of place. The cabin is an incredible combination of lovey antiques and vintage items, I especially loved the early 20th century gas stove and the old screened door that was used for the pantry. This cabin was built by the owner and you can see special care was taken to use recycled wood, hardware and furniture, giving it the feel that it's been around for decades, instead of a few years. The history of this place and the old mill give you the feeling that you're a VIP visitor of a historical site. My husband loved the trout stream/creek and so did I. I spent hours just sitting in the cool water and reading while hubby honed his fly fishing skills. We hiked and explored the mill and caves. There were wild flowers everywhere, just beautiful. We love the screened porch and ate all our meals out there. We took advantage of the porch swing and hot tub too. We built a fire down by the creek, roasted marshmellows, watched the fireflies and listened to the bugs sing. We even saw a wolf cross the creek right down stream from where I was reading, in the middle of the day. Too cool! The cabin was great for a secluded romantic retreat for two but plenty large enough for a family get-together. We are planning a return trip with another couple in August and again in October. Can't wait!! Thanks to the Hixs family, for sharing this VERY special place with us.
Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children, people with disabilities, romantic getaway.
What a lovely spot!
Guest: Atlanta family of four(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/08/10 Review Submitted: 06/19/10
This rental is really special. The setting is very secluded, right next to a very nice creek. Sitting on the back porch listening to the creek was good enough for the adults, and the kids really enjoyed playing in it. The house is in good shape and tastefully decorated. The living room has floor to ceiling windows which allowed us to enjoy even the rainy days. The house was well furnished, and came with all the amenities (games, tv, internet) that kept everyone occupied and happy.
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A Little Step Back In Time
Guest: Don & Janet Harris(Clermont, Florida)
Date of Stay: 05/17/10 Review Submitted: 05/21/10
WOW! This Country Cabin Charmer reminded me of "Over the River and Through the Woods to Grandmothers House'! After we crossed over the creek on a one lane bridge and through the property gate, things just dropped back to an earlier time. The gravel travel trail led along the creek past a cherry type berry tree in beautiful bloom, an old antique tractor frozen in time and the "Dennis Waterwheel Grinding Mill" long closed but still standing. The trail continued on down the hill to a custom country cabin hidden in the trees on a little peninsula close to the creek flowing along three sides of the house and a mesmerizing mini waterfall to watch. From outside the cabin looks like a modern house, but as you enter the front door you are greeted with Granny's kitchen complete with pantry and neat antique memorabilia. The rest of the rooms in the country cabin were also loaded with items to reminiscence about. Every few minutes you could hear the girls saying "Oh look at that" and "I remember those"! Us guys laughed a lot as we slipped on the slick stream stones at least a couple of times and fell in the creek. As for fishing in the creek, I think we spent more time fishing the line out of the tree branches than finding any fish! We relaxed on the porch listening to the creek, we read, we explored, we enjoyed the quiet. All in all, We had a blast! All too soon it was time to throw the travel trip stuff back into the trunk and point the car back toward traffic, construction, congestion and people population. This is an awesome, amazing area especially if you are looking for some hiking, biking, a little trip back in time and just getting away for a stay with natural nature.
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Your Private Park-Best Kept Secret this side of the Mississippi-Truly God's Country
Guest: c-lee(Barnwell,South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/18/10
We knew it was going to be special because we had had the opportunity to stay down the road at Wildacre! Go across a one lane bridge,down a country road sided by pristine stream and your own private paradise awaits-you've turned to a corner of the world you will not want to leave and can never forget! Adjectives pail to describe the beauty,symphonic rythm of the water,the awesomenest of this magical place! Not only would I recommend this to my friends and relatives,I already have and hope to return again next month!There are nearby activities within 5 to 20 miles but truly you need not ever leave for anything except groceries!!. Thank you Rick and Angie for sharing this spectacular place with us!
Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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