Exclusive private mountain and lake vacation in the Cohutta wilderness

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10325 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Ellijay, GA

Cohutta Overlook21 min drive
Ellijay Marketplace29 min drive
Fort Mountain State Park40 min drive
Atlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County)109 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 4- "The Bunk Room"

4 Single Beds

Downstairs Guest Bedroom with Full Bath-

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom Up with Full Private Bath

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Guest 1/2 main Level

Toilet

Guest Main

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Guest Terrace Level

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Kids Bunk Room

Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Stunning private mountain and private lake retreat nestled in the north GA mountains, surrounded by the Cohutta Wilderness Wildlife Management Area.
Just fully renovated, this lovely western style cabin boasts all the amenities and luxuries you would expect from the best resorts and properties, but also extremely private. This 4 bedroom, 3 full and 2 1/2 baths, home is nestled on a mountain overlooking a 7-acre private lake, mountain views and the sounds of the Mountain Town Creek rushing past your open doors and sprawling decks. Enjoy quiet sunsets on the lower flagstone patio and fire-pit area. Cook your meals on the Green Egg or large stainless steel grill at the outdoor kitchen area, just off the upper deck. Stroll down to the lake and enjoy the abundance of wildlife including the occasional bald eagle, or take one of the kayaks and a fishing pole where you can catch trout, bass, and brim.
If you are a nature lover or mountain bike enthusiast, the entire property (7-acres) is surrounded by the 100,000 acres Cohutta Wilderness Management Area. You can hike the Mountain Town Creek trail (about 7 miles) up to Doublehead Gap, the whole way following and crisscrossing Mountain Town Creek, which is full of native brook and rainbow trout. You may see black bear, wild turkey, deer, and many numerous bird species.
The home is located approximately 15-20 minutes from the cute and historic town of Ellijay, where you will find antique shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and other interesting destinations.

Property manager

Chuck Glenn

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Fireplace

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

No college age unattended children or groups

Events

No events allowed

Weddings are acceptable

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet

Non-Refundable $200 Pet Fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The house will accommodate 10 persons, but 6-8 is optimal. No college age groups allowed or large parties without direct accompanied adult supervision

This is a second home for the owners and is equipped with all the amenities and niceties that one would expect. Please respect the home as your own.

Absolutely no hunting allowed without prior approval from the owner.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Chattahoochee National Forest and Cohutta Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

Cohutta Overlook - 21 min drive
Ellijay Marketplace - 29 min drive
Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 32 min drive
Fort Mountain State Park - 40 min drive
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 46 min drive

Getting around

Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 114 min drive

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tina F., Winterville

14 Apr 2022

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

Chuck's spot in the wilderness is amazing!! So many adventures just out the door!

Chuck was an amazing host and even shared a golf cart and fishing tips and gear! And being a small world, we found out we had hometown connections! Rent and I promise you will not be disappointed!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Y., Marietta, GA

5 Dec 2022

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

Secluded and spacious cabin for family get together was great!

Cabin was secluded yet easy to get to. Lots of room for six adults and 3 children. Large, well stocked kitchen and large dining table for family meals. Three bedrooms with full bathrooms and two powder rooms. Outdoor area with firepit and flagstone patio were enjoyed by all!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Eileen B., St. Petersburg

1 Sept 2022

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

EXTREME MISREPRESENTATION-AWFUL EXPERIENCE

For over 5 years, we rent from VRBO 2 times a year and both times we go to the mountains. Either North Carolina or Georgia. This was BY FAR the WORST experience. Let me use the host's description and explain. "Just fully renovated" and "Cabin boasts all of the amenities and luxuries you would expect from the best resorts" But this is what you get: There was OPEN food in the refrigerator, freezer and cabinets. A red rubber band holding the kitchen faucet together; NO ELECTRICITY in one of the bedrooms; master shower faucet doesn't function properly (his handyman had to come us show us the "trick" to get the proper water temperature); spackling in over a dozen areas on the walls; no screens on the windows, keeping us from enjoying the cool mountain air; only one toilet paper holder in five bathrooms; refrigerator ice maker doesn't work; microwave didn't work; no hair dryer; no iron/ironing board; and one wine glass. Sheets in the master were cheap polyester and the towels are all mismatched. No bathroom floor mats. The pot holders in the kitchen had DRIED FOOD stuck on them. "Mountain views and the sounds of the Mountain Town Creek rushing past your open doors". You cannot see mountains at all because it sits in the valley and the trees are dense. There are no sounds of the town creek unless you hike to the dam above the lake. And if you open your doors, bugs and critters come in. Again, there are no screens on the windows at all so you can't hear any part of nature unless you sit outside. Which, when we arrived the deck and furniture was covered in pollen. I washed the deck and furniture down myself. "Stroll down to the lake."...His property has lake frontage, but you cannot access the lake from his property. I don't know what he considers a "stroll" but it is just shy of 500 YARDS (we mapped it) and it's a HIKE down the steep gravel driveway, then to a steep gravel road, across a dam (which is where the nice photo of the lake was taken--so that is NOT your view from the property), onto some else's private property-basically trespassing. "take one of the kayaks and fishing pole". There was ONE kayak and it was in bad shape. He promised to have "two brand new kayaks" delivered within 2 days and that never happened. There is a canoe but no oars or life vests. We tried for 6 days to get solutions-- no avail and left 25 days early. This was by far the absolute worst experience we have ever had. He should ashamed.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

6 Aug 2022

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

Pefect getaway

This was a beautiful house and property for our family to get away. Remote destination with all the comforts of home. Chuck was a very attentive host and was available to answer all our questions. Our family will return again in the near future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

6 Jan 2022

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

Perfectly secluded

This was a beautiful place to catch up with friends, have the young boys play inside and out, go hiking on and off trail, and have all the amenities available to have a very comfortable vacation. Thank you for letting us make your home our 'home away from home'. We even got snow the last night and had a beautiful winter wonderland when we woke up. :) You won't be disappointed staying here! Thank you Chuck!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Chuck Glenn

Lifelong native to Atlanta, Georgia. Husband to my best friend for 30 years, and proud parent of 5 incredible kids.

Why they chose this property

If you have ever visited Cohutta Bear Retreat Cabin (CBR), then you know without a doubt that there is simply nothing else like it anywhere in North Georgia. Cohutta Bear Retreat Cabin sits inside a privately owned and gated (private access gate) tract of land that is surrounded on all sides by the Cohutta Wilderness WMA (approx. 100,000 acres). CBR overlooks a private and stocked 7 acre lake that is full of trout, bream & bass. CBR is perched on the side of a mountain and has stunning views of the Cohutta Mountain range, the private lake, and sits above the babbling and incredibly beautiful Mountain Town River. Every evening and morning sunrise, you can sit on the wrap around porches and enjoy world class views and nothing but the sounds of nature and calming noises of the river below.

What makes this property unique

Upscale, private, secluded, secure, safe, incredibly beautiful and one of a kind. And comes with all the modern amenities and expectations of your own home, but nestled in the middle of the Cohutta Wilderness.