Cartacay River Retreat – Riverfront Cabin with Hot Tub, Game Room & Deck Views

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A spacious log cabin interior with a living room, kitchen, and dining area.
Cartacay River Retreat - Screened In Hot Tub Area
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a stainless steel dishwasher.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a granite island with bar stools.
A wooden cabin room with a large bed, a TV, and a sofa.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an onsite pool table.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Chattahoochee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Place, Chattahoochee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartecay River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Entry Level King Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Entry Level King Primary Suite

1 King Bed

Entry Level Queen Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Queen over Queen Bunk Room

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms

Entry Level King Primary Bathroom

Entry Level Shared Bathroom 1

Entry Level Shared Bathroom 2

Upper Level Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is on the waterfront. Cartecay Vineyards and Chateau Meichtry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Amicalola Falls State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest. Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Map
Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Chattahoochee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cartecay River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 13 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 20 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 32 min drive - 47.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Falls - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's / Red Burrito - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cartacay River Retreat - North Georgia Riverfront Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cartacay River Retreat – Riverfront Cabin with Hot Tub, Game Room & Deck Views?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cartacay River Retreat – Riverfront Cabin with Hot Tub, Game Room & Deck Views on Nov 15, 2026 start from $491, 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 Cartacay River Retreat - North Georgia Riverfront Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cartacay River Retreat - North Georgia Riverfront Cabin?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cartacay River Retreat - North Georgia Riverfront Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and Cartecay River. Rich Mountain Wilderness is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adult vacay with close friends

Amazing home and furnishings. Serene sitting areas. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 13, 2025
Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're grateful that you were able to experience the serene atmosphere we strive to provide. We hope you had a wonderful time and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property is absolutely beautiful right down to the landscaping which gave a resort level experience. There are multiple sitting areas that could accommodate far more people than the allowed occupancy. The grass area by the rapids offers a wonderful place to relax to water sounds. The small rapids are unique and easy to access for those of us that enjoy exploring moving water. The only downside for us was the lack of trout in this area and a few maintenance issues. Several screen doors need repair, there were no trash bags. Also, both propane tanks were empty which caused is to cook 100 worth of steaks on the stove instead of the grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted you enjoyed the property, landscaping, and the relaxing areas by the rapids. We sincerely apologize for the maintenance issues you encountered, including the screen doors, missing trash bags, and empty propane tanks. We understand how disappointing it must have been to miss grilling your steaks, and we’ll be addressing these items promptly. Your feedback helps us improve, and we truly appreciate it.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The house was very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. The garden is beautiful, the river was great for the family to enjoy. Only issues were that it should be disclosed that 4 wheel drive is needed to get out. Our activities were very limited by how difficult it was to leave this property. Host was incredibly difficult to get in touch with. Vrbo messages went unanswered, voicemail suggested email, then after taking 7 hours to answer the email they suggested I should have called for better service. Fixing those 2 things would make the perfect place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words about the property itself—we're thrilled you enjoyed the comfort, cleanliness, and beautiful garden with the river! We genuinely appreciate your feedback on both points. You're absolutely right that we should have been clearer upfront about the access requirements, that's valuable information for guests to know beforehand. We're truly sorry about the communication challenges. That's not the standard we hold ourselves to, and we apologize for the frustration. We'll be making changes to our response system to ensure guests get timely, consistent support. Your feedback helps us improve.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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