Rushing Rapids, Trout Fishing , Enchantment !!!

This was our first visit to the area. What a delight! The cabin is next to a running steam with a place to sit and to enjoy a fire pit. The owners were very easy to deal with and quick to respond. The cabin was clean and had everything to make our stay memorable. The only complaint we have is that we only had 3 days to explore the area.... we would love to come back in the Fall to see the leaves!!

Cabin was perfect for our family of 6 (10,8,6, and 3 months) plus our dog Millie. Kids loved playing and even tubing a little right in front of the house in the creek. Husband enjoyed throwing his fly rod. Ping pong and foosball was a blast in the basement. Beds were so comfortable and kitchen was well stocked with supplies. Loved the huge picnic table outside on porch. Hammock near creek was great but we also brought our ENO hammock and hooked it up between two trees near creek for relaxing reading time. Fire pit was a fun for roasting hotdogs and s’mores for dinner one night. Dish TV was nice to have for watching a sporting event while we were there. Overall great time for our family!

We’ve rented dozens of cabins all over the SE over the years, and we’ve decided this one may be our favorite. It’s an amazing setting—beautiful rushing stream, wooded lot, great house, privacy...and you don’t need a 4 wheel drive to get there, like with some places! The house is as amazing as the outdoor setting—clean, well stocked, comfortable, roomy yet cozy. Owners are great to work with too. We love it and hope to return!

If you are looking for a quiet, beautiful slice of nature to change up your routine and spend some time with friends and/or family, look NO further. From the oversized gameroom to the spacious (and numerous) decks, you'll have ALL the space you need to gather together or find a corner to retreat to. The rushing sounds of Mountaintown Creek were the perfect background to all our outdoor activities on the property...especially the nights by the bonfire on its banks. The wood burning and gas fireplaces inside were put to good use as well...if we were in the house, there was a fire going - and NO fears of running out of firewood inside or out.

We did a LOT of cooking and found the kitchen, gas grill and HUGE outdoor dining table more than exceeded our expectations - EVERYTHING we needed was there! We were able to purchase all of our groceries from the nearby Ingles, which was only a 25 minute drive. We visited all the antique malls in Ellijay, the olive oil store and purchased some tasty locally-made wine too! OH...and we can NOT forget the thoughtful stack of seat cushions!! They traveled with us all over the house and grounds...lol. Big kudos to whoever had that idea!! For the location, price, and amenities, you will have a HARD time beating IttaBena Lodge! We'll be back.

WOW!! I spent the weekend at this cabin for a girls weekend, and it was absolutely amazing!! The cabin was so warm and cozy and was absolutely beautiful inside and out! The view outside on the many porches were so wonderful and peaceful. We enjoyed hanging out around the cabin and even a fire next to the river right outside. I cannot wait to go back with my friends or family!!! I see many trips in the future!