Relax beside the Coosawattee River at Sweet Water Retreat, a dog-friendly riverfront cabin located in the Coosawattee River Resort near Ellijay, Georgia. With peaceful water views, direct river access and a hot tub overlooking the river, this cozy cabin is made for quiet mountain getaways with the people—and dogs—you love.
The cabin features two king bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a sleeping loft with a twin daybed, accommodating up to five guests. The main level includes a king bedroom, a full bathroom with a large walk-in shower, a fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable living room with a TV and wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs, guests will find a second king bedroom and a full bathroom with a tub and shower.
Outside, enjoy plenty of gated deck space, a screened porch with a porch swing and a hot tub overlooking the river. A small, secure fenced convenience area gives dogs a designated place for quick outdoor breaks. Easy sandy access to the river makes it convenient to fish, relax by the water or simply listen to the river flow past the cabin.
Cabin highlights:
Coosawattee River frontage with direct river access
Hot tub overlooking the river
Two king bedrooms
Sleeping loft with twin daybed
Two full bathrooms
Wood-burning fireplace
Screened porch with porch swing
Gated decks
Small fenced dog convenience area
Fully equipped kitchen
Grill
Firepit
Generator
Wi-Fi
Paws on the Porch™
At Sliding Rock Cabins, pets are family—not an extra charge. Every stay includes our Paws on the Porch™ experience, with complimentary dog-friendly amenities including:
Large dog bed
Food and water bowls
Dog treats and toys
Towels for muddy paws
Furniture-protection blankets
Cleanup bags
There are no pet fees, breed restrictions or weight limits. Sweet Water Retreat welcomes up to four dogs. No cats, please.
Sweet Water Retreat is located inside Coosawattee River Resort. A $59 resort fee applies and is collected by Sliding Rock Cabins for submission to the resort.
Sliding Rock Cabins, Ellijay, Georgia
Gilmer County, Georgia STR license # 003976
Coosawattee River Resort charges a $59 gate fee for all reservations.
As of July 1, 2026. Daily guest passes may be purchased at any pool or at the CRRA recreation center for $5.00 per person, per day. Children under the age of 6 will continue to be admitted free of charge.
Coosawattee River Resort has implemented fines for certain behaviors while occupying the cabin. These fees will be charged to the guest, and guests agree to paying these fines via security deposit or authorizing a credit card charge:
- Reckless Endangerment, trash, littering; $150
-Noise complaints: $250 and above
-Discharge of Firearms & unattended fires $500
Cancellation Policy
Please review the cancellation policy shown during booking before confirming your reservation. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect against unexpected changes.