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Cabin with covered hot tub pavilion

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A hot tub under a wooden pavilion surrounded by a forest.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a large window.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a television mounted on the wall.
Property grounds
A log cabin with a green roof, surrounded by dense forest.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

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Ellijay, GA

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cabin with covered hot tub pavilion

Fauna Lodge by Sliding Rock Cabins is a dog-friendly cabin rental near Ellijay, Georgia, offering a cozy North Georgia getaway in a peaceful wooded setting. Relax in the covered hot tub pavilion, gather around the stone fire pit, or enjoy the gated porch with direct access to the fenced yard. Two bedrooms and one full bathroom accommodate up to four guests, with up to four dogs welcome and no pet fees.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Two bedrooms: one king and one queen. Each with a TV
- One full bathroom with tub/shower combination.
- Sleeps up to four guests.
- Private hot tub beneath a covered pavilion.
- Stone-paved patio with fire pit.
- Owner-provided firewood year-round for the outdoor fire pit.
- Covered, gated porch connected directly to the fenced yard.
- Wood-burning fireplace.
- Grill for outdoor cooking.
- WiFi, central heating, and air conditioning.
- Washer and dryer.
- Up to four dogs welcome with no pet fees.

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOM
- King bedroom with flat-screen TV.
- Queen bedroom with flat-screen TV.
- One shared full bathroom with tub/shower combination, hair dryer, and towels.

INDOORS
Settle into the living room with leather furnishings, a wood-burning fireplace, and a 36-inch flat-screen TV. The cozy log cabin setting offers a comfortable place to spend time together after exploring North Georgia.

The equipped kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator, stove and oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, and coffee maker. Cookware, dishes, glassware, utensils, and cutlery are provided. Bring your food, beverages, and condiments.

A washer and dryer, central heating and air conditioning, and WiFi are available.

OUTDOOR LIVING
Enjoy morning coffee on the covered, gated porch while your dogs explore the connected fenced yard. Soak in the private hot tub beneath its covered pavilion, cook on the grill, or spend the evening around the fire pit on the stone-paved patio. The owner provides firewood year-round for the outdoor fire pit.

DOGS ARE FAMILY HERE
Fauna Lodge welcomes up to four dogs with no pet fees, breed restrictions, or weight limits. The gated porch connects directly to the fully fenced yard.

Every stay includes our complimentary Paws on the Porch™ Experience: a large dog bed, food and water bowls, treats, toys, muddy-paw towels, furniture protection blankets, and cleanup bags.

No cats, please.

LOCATION AND LAYOUT
Fauna Lodge is located near Ellijay, Georgia, in the North Georgia mountains. The cabin has a single-level interior with two bedrooms and one shared bathroom.

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION: Please review the cancellation policy shown during booking and on our website, along with your rental agreement and its requirements, before confirming your reservation. Cancellations made more than 31 days before arrival receive a refund less the cancellation fee; cancellations made 31 days or fewer before arrival are nonrefundable. Please review the policy for your booking for applicable deadlines, fees, and refund eligibility. We strongly recommend considering vacation rental insurance to help protect against unexpected changes to your plans. Guests may use the travel insurance provider of their choice.

Gilmer County STR license: 001142
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1684143
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Tabor House & Civil War Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ellijay River Vineyards and Cohutta Cove Mini Golf. Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Ellijay, GA

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Falls - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr. P's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Pub - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fauna Lodge | No Pet Fees | Sleeps 4 | Fenced Yard| wooded beauty | HOT TUB pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cabin with covered hot tub pavilion?

As of Oct 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabin with covered hot tub pavilion on Jan 4, 2027 start from $317, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fauna Lodge | No Pet Fees | Sleeps 4 | Fenced Yard| wooded beauty | HOT TUB?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fauna Lodge | No Pet Fees | Sleeps 4 | Fenced Yard| wooded beauty | HOT TUB?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fauna Lodge | No Pet Fees | Sleeps 4 | Fenced Yard| wooded beauty | HOT TUB located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Ellijay River Vineyards. Rich Mountain Wilderness and Cartecay River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 188 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely weekend, would definitely book again for the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fauna Lodge

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very satisfied with our stay, house was clean and comfortable. The area was very peaceful with lots of deer.
Response from VrboOwner on May 31, 2026
Greetings from the North Georgia Mountains and Sliding Rock Cabins!   Thank you for the great review you gave us on your last stay at Fauna Lodge. The cabin is in a great place for seeing the deer and an overall great place to relax.  We work really hard to provide the best environment for a relaxing getaway. We have absolutely the BEST guests!   And as a thank you, we offer Returning Guests a discount off their next stay (some dates are excluded), so be sure to let our reservationists know when you call. Thanks again and hope to see you again soon. Cheers! -- Sliding Rock Cabins
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mountain serenity

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a beautiful stay in the cabin. Very peaceful and plenty of deer to see entering the community.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great. Cozy with wonderful outside area for relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booked this as last minute getaway, loved the cabin and the fact that we could bring all 3 of our furbabies!! We unfortunately didn’t have time to use the hot tub but the set up was lovely! Bed was comfy and they even had dog bowls, bed, a pair of PJs and biscuits! Will definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was great for a weekend getaway. They had a dog bed, toys, and food/water bowls available on site which was so thoughtful. The cabin itself serves all intended purposes. Outdoor space was the highlight. Fire pit and covered hot tub was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was just as described. Very clean with excellent kitchen amenities. Fenced area for the dog as well as the wrap around gated deck was also great for our pup.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Fauna Lodge

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the only thing I didn't like was the fenced in area for the dogs was not attached to the cabin, but other than that the cabin was perfect. very peaceful . it was very cold but they had just enough wood for the fire place,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fauna lodge

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cozy, comfortable quiet place! Clean and nicely appointed. Separate fenced in yard was great for the pups! Hot tub area was nice!
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 29, 2025
Greetings from the North Georgia Mountains and Sliding Rock Cabins! Thank you for the great review you gave us on your last stay. Fauna Lodge is a cozy and comfortable, quiet place just as you described it and the hot tub area and separate fenced in yard make it extra nice. We work really hard to provide the best environment for a relaxing getaway. We have absolutely the BEST guests! And as a thank you, we offer Returning Guests a discount off their next stay (some dates are excluded), so be sure to let our reservationists know when you call. Thanks again and hope to see you again soon. Cheers! Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend with my wife

Awesome experience will have to bring my kids back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Trip to Blue Ridge

Just wanted to spend a couple of days there after a trip to Marietta, had not been to that area in many years. Had an enjoyable trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Cabin

Fauna Lodge is located in nice semi secluded area outside of Ellijay, GA. The cabin met all our expectations and allowed for us to have a great week away from the big city.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Forest Escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute cabin, peaceful and beautiful. Enjoyed the hot tub and morning coffee on the porch! Dogs loved it, loved the extra little fenced area and they enjoyed sunning on the fenced porch. No issues with Google Maps and phone service worked normally. Would stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway!!

Nice cabin with all the modern amenities. Puppies loved playing in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

Everything was perfect! Super clean, & our pup was also very pleased with all the accommodations! We will definitely visit again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

May 2023 Stay

Beautiful cabin. My wife and I stayed for our 10 year anniversary along with our spoiled fur baby. We really enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Relaxing Stay

This property was awesome! We brought our pups and the cabin was perfect for the pups! A quiet area that was tucked away with many areas to hang out. It was hard to choose where to relax. Perfect for me, my husband, our two dogs, my mom and her dog.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Me and my husband had a great weekend at this beautiful cabin! The hot tub area was so beautiful.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2024
Greetings from the North Georgia Mountains and Sliding Rock Cabins! Thank you for the 5 star review you gave us on your last stay. We work hard to provide the best environment for a relaxing getaway. We have absolutely the BEST guests! And as a thank you, we offer Returning Guests a discount off their next stay (some dates are excluded). Would you be willing to share your 5 star experience on Yelp for us? Thanks again and hope to see you again soon. Cheers! Sliding Rock Cabins
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

The location was perfect and it was just the right size for the two of us and our dogs. We enjoyed having the fenced area for the dogs to run and play without having to worry about them.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental was clean and a good weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Greetings from the North Georgia Mountains and Sliding Rock Cabins! Thank you for the great review you gave us on your last stay. We work really hard to provide the best environment for a relaxing getaway. We have absolutely the BEST guests! And as a thank you, we offer Returning Guests a discount off their next stay (some dates are excluded), so be sure to let our reservationists know when you call. Thanks again and hope to see you again soon. Cheers! ​​Sliding Rock Cabins
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin. Could have used a good freshening!

Needs just a little fluffing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great anniversary get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was very relaxing. It was our third time staying at fauna lodge. Looking forward to coming back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very pleasant stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice cabin, clean, fenced area for pet was great,large covered deck with rockers, short drive into Ellijay, very helpful and professional staff... no issues. We would highly recommend this cabin.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An awesome place to stay. Making memories that last

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful place to stay. Love the games they have for family time. Love the covered hot tub. King bed slept so good. Will definitely stay again with sliding rock cabins.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Fauna Lodge

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second time staying at this cabin. Just like the first time, everything was perfect. Can’t wait for our next trip.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Greetings from the North Georgia Mountains and Sliding Rock Cabins! Thank you for the great review you gave us on your last stay. We work really hard to provide the best environment for a relaxing getaway. We have absolutely the BEST guests! And as a thank you, we offer Returning Guests a discount off their next stay (some dates are excluded), so be sure to let our reservationists know when you call. Thanks again and hope to see you again soon. Cheers! Sliding Rock Cabins

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