Reviews for Ellijay Vacation Rental - VRBO 97987 - 2 BR Northwest High Country Cabin in GA, Creekside Cabin on 40 Acres, F/P, Campfire, Trail by Creek

On a scale of 1 to 5 this place is a 10!

Guest GAJoe
Date of stay 09/08/12
Review Submitted 09/12/12

If you want serenity, peace, and a beautiful setting - this is the place. As soon as we passed the gate, we felt our cares wash away. My wife and I spent 3 nights here and didn't go anywhere else. The cabin is beautifully appointed. The jacussi tub with the views outdoors was wonderful. The babbling brook lulled us to sleep each night and the stars were spectacular! Loved sitting on the huge screened in porch. The creek was fun to play in, even for an old guy like me. I can imagine how much fun little ones would have here. Take an easy walk upstream or just play in the well-mowed glade by the house. Enjoyed the flower bed and the vegetable garden. We did nothing but relax and weren't bored for a minute.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Wonderful place to relax, unwind, and reconnect

Guest G and Big M
Date of stay 07/06/10
Review Submitted 07/25/10

Beautiful setting, so peaceful. We felt so at home here. The cabin and the porch are so comfortable and so clean. It looks just like it does in the pictures. The creek is wonderful for wading and when we were there the butterflies were all around. The vegetable garden provided us with yummy tomatoes and squash and the cutting garden gave us beautiful flowers for the cabin and the porch. The owner is a terrific host. I recommend this cabin for anyone who is looking for some peace and quiet or for a great place to take the grandchildren. Ours (grandchildren) only came out of the creek long enough to chase butterflies!

Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway.

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Better than Bora Bora!

Guest SnL B.
Date of stay 03/26/10
Review Submitted 03/31/10

We can't think of anywhere we would have rather been to celebrate our anniversary than Wildacre! It is such a unique place, surrounded by tranquil beauty. The word that comes to my mind is "perfect" - the cabin with all its amenities, the screened in porch, the creek, the campfire ring, the property and all of your extra special touches that made us feel so welcomed! As we rested on the hammock by the creek one beautiful afternoon, I thought about some friends who were vacationing in Bora Bora - I told my husband I wouldn't trade places with them, and he agreed! We can't wait to come back with our sons for the next of many more visits to Wildacre!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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Guest Carolyn and Kyle Tanner
Date of stay 03/20/10
Review Submitted 03/20/10

For the last few years, we have camped in our tent in Arkansas over spring break. This year, we wanted to stay in a cabin - hoping we could find a similar outdoor experience. The Wildacre Cabin exceeded our expectations in every way. The setting is perfect! The creek runs along the driveway and just gets prettier the closer you get to the cabin. It sits on the edge of a grassy meadow, across the creek from a hiking trail, and between two tall, wooded mountains. Inside, the cabin is beautifully furnished with all the comforts you need or could dream of. Two truly standout features, though, are the huge screened-in porch (perfect for dining, reading, and relaxing while listening to the creek) and the master bath. It is stunning, with views of the creek everywhere. The Martins are the most gracious hosts and have thought of everything! The welcome baskets were just what we needed after a long drive. They provide you with all the information you might need about the cabin and the surrounding area. (Great suggestions for hikes and other activities, restaurants to visit, etc.) They have games you can play (indoor and outdoor) and all of the outdoor items you might need - picnic tables, grills, walking sticks, a hammock, campfire forks, and firewood-already laid for a campfire! We had a wonderful week – exploring, climbing, hiking, playing croquet, making campfire s’mores, and PLAYING IN THE CREEK! Thank you, Judy and Steve, for sharing your beautiful cabin. We can’t wait to come back.Kyle, Carolyn, Kaitlin, and Quinn Tanner

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Guest Brian and Connie Brink
Date of stay 08/29/09
Review Submitted 08/29/09

What a truly memorable and delightful holiday for the Brink family. Our son, daughter-in-law and two small grandsons came with us from Tallahassee. As we arrived at Wildacre and drove onto the property, it was as if we'd stepped back in time in a classic movie. The setting is simply lovely and tranquil. The photos on the VRBO site do NOT do it justice. When our three-yr-old grandson got out of the van, he walked over to the porch steps, threw open his arms and said, "Welcome to the mountains!!!" The welcome baskets of goodies were so appreciated. What a nice touch!!!! We were very comfortable in the cabin and felt as though it was "our" place. The front screened porch was sooo relaxing, especially with the creek running by. I picked rosemary from the English garden and added it to my roasted red potato recipe one night. We used the tomatoes from the garden for salad and ate a few strawberries. Yummy!!! There was even a vintage high chair for Oliver, our 12-month grandson. Hearing the rain on the tin roof a few nights was so nostalgic, to say the least. What fun to use the fire pit--three times during the week!!! Hot dogs and S'mores were the best!!! We took the plastic chairs and sat in the creek to cool our feet. Of course, the boys LOVED the creek and skipped stones over it. The week was such a blessing in every way. We will plan to come back to Wildacre again in the future. With all the very tall trees on the hills that completely surround the cabin, we can only imagine what a fall weekend experience would be!! Thanks, Judy and Steve, for allowing to share in your little Georgia Mountains' paradise!!

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Guest Don H.
Date of stay 08/10/09
Review Submitted 08/10/09

The turn off onto a little winding gravel drive through the canopy of trees and flowering bushes brought us to the property gate beside a creek. From the front gate a short drive on the gravel path beside the creek opened to a beautiful mesmerizing meadow surrounded by rapidly rising ridges with the creek running along one side and back in front of a cute captivating country cottage. All we could say was "WOW"!! Inside the cabin we found all kinds of fabulous things to ooh and ahh about, way too many to list here, you will have to go and check them all out for yourself. The first day was spent just getting acquainted with the cabin and it's surroundings. The mountain creek was cool, inviting and wonderful for wading and splashing. Around 2 am there arose such a clatter we sprang out of bed to see what was the matter!! A little (well, maybe a medium size) Georgia black bear decided to stop by to say, Hi. He (or she) managed to get one of the lids off of the metal trash cans and was having a blast beating up the can and the plastic liner inside! After spotting us watching from the kitchen, it just stood up, looked around, gave the can another swat and wandered off upstream into the woods. Now that was neat!! We found out later that the bear had gone up to the vegetable garden for a snack and had eaten most of the corn patch. All too soon we had to say goodbye as we reluctantly tossed our travel stuff back into the trunk and pointed the car toward Interstate 75 to play concrete cowboy for the eight hour reality check back to Orlando, FL. Good thing we had some great times and things to talk about on the way home! We would highly recommend this cute country cabin to anyone that enjoys nature, like: flowing rocky streams, secluded areas in the woods away from traffic and people. As city slickers, we had a terrific time trying to tame nature. Don & Janet The Florida Wingnuts

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Guest Roy and Caryle
Date of stay 05/07/09
Review Submitted 05/07/09

This was our 2nd stay at Wildacre (5/1/09). What a fantastic place. Beautiful, quite (except for creek), lots to do (if you must do something), solitude, and wonderful hosts. Hiking, running, wading, relaxing. Five star plus! Can't wait to go back in the Fall.

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Guest Matt DeWitt
Date of stay 06/17/07
Review Submitted 06/17/07

Wow!--This place is fantastic. I am an avid mountain biker and have traveled to many places throughout the southeast to ride and race. I like to try to find great places to stay in the mountains and this one is a real gem. This cabin has an absolute perfect setting. It is very private and sits right on a perfect mountain stream. The owners attention to detail is second to none. It is like having your own state park with a perfect cabin and a plasma tv if you desire. Ok - I'm stopping there, hopefully not too many people will find out about it, but if you do you will be delighted.

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Guest David Kapp
Date of stay 10/26/06
Review Submitted 10/26/06

"Wildacre" is wonderful. My wife, my son, and I rented the cabin this past Friday and Saturday nights - an early birthday present for me - and all three of us were taken by the beauty of the surroundings and the coziness and cleanliness of the cabin itself. We enjoyed the very scenic path alongside the stream, and we hiked a few of the surrounding hills. The cabin, while rustic in design, boasts modern amenities like a security system, full kitchen, and satellite television. (The latter, I am happy to say, is no match, in entertainment value, for the natural environment the cabin rests within.) The owners have taken apparent pleasure in providing for guests a very well thought-out, inspired, decor. What remains most firmly pressed into my memory about the weekend is how beautifully the cabin and an acre or so of cultivated land are snuggled into the hills. Here's to the owners; Thank you for sharing Wildacre with us. Sincerely, David

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Guest Jimmie & Diana
Date of stay 10/14/06
Review Submitted 10/13/06

Dear Steve & Judy, We can't believe our stay is nearly over. We have had such a good time. We have enjoyed the hammock, walking in the woods and along the creek. My husband has done well without the Internet (Ha, Ha). We had everything we needed. My two favorite things were the floors and screened in porch. Well, there is a third thing - the floor of the shower. Oh, fourth thing - your blue themed dishes in the kitchen. We would have loved to stay longer, and hope to come back in the future. While there are plenty of things to do in the area, we were anxious to get back to our little "sanctuary." You all must have a most wonderful house not to live in this "little bit of heaven." Thank you for letting us visit, Jimmie & Diana, Tennessee

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Guest Lisa & Mike
Date of stay 10/06/06
Review Submitted 10/05/06

Judy & Steve, You're right! this place is a bit of heaven on earth. Gracie wants to know why we have to leave & can't just stay here forever. It seems you all have thought of everything & what gracious & talented hosts you are. We took pictures in the flower garden; Gracie has lived in the stream, played badminton; hiked the trails, made s'mores & roasted wienies! We have just taken it all in. What a desperately needed reprieve for an overworked pediatrician. We can't thank you enough for your hospitality. We are already planning our next trip & have a list of friends to share your secret with :). God's blessing to you, Lisa, Mike & Gracie

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Guest Joy & Barry
Date of stay 09/23/06
Review Submitted 09/22/06

9/23/06 Wildacre is a little piece of heaven! We've never seen such a beautiful setting. Our girls had so much fun playing in the creek and woods. We had campfires every night and even cooked an entire supper over the fire one night! We love the perennial garden - I love all your unique pottery and artwork in the cabin. The beds are super comfy and soft! We can't wait to visit Wildacre again! Joy, Barry & Girls (Lilli, Mary Allen & Nora - ages 8, 6 & 3)

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Creekside Cabin on 40 Acres, F/P, Campfire, Trail by Creek [#97987] | View Property

Traveler Reviews (12)

On a scale of 1 to 5 this place is a 10!

On a scale of 1 to 5 this place is a 10!

Wonderful place to relax, unwind, and reconnect

Wonderful place to relax, unwind, and reconnect

Better than Bora Bora!

Better than Bora Bora!