Mom Approved | Sauna | Pool & Hot Tub | Mtn. View

Stunning Mountain Views + 2 Private King Bedrooms + Permanent Crib and Baby Necessities + Mobility-Friendly Amenities (Ramp + Grab Bars) + Hot Tub with Safety Guard + Wet/Dry Sauna + Multiple Play Areas for Kids + Dog Friendly + EV Charger + Paved Roads for Easy Access + 15 mins to Downtown Ellijay, Orchards & Wineries + Fully Stocked Kitchen + Gated Community Amenities: Pool, Pickleball, Tennis, Hiking Trails, Ponds & Picnic Areas



We do not live onsite but are available via phone, text or booking app platform to help with questions or issue. The cabin is available for check-in 24 hours a day with a custom door code provided during the booking process.

Red Tail Retreat is nestled up top in The Walnut Mountain community. It is a quick 15 minutes into downtown Ellijay and 25 minutes to downtown Blue Ridge where you will find a number of things to do year round! Plentiful walking/biking trails, waterfalls, tubing, and white water rafting, quaint shops and downtown eateries, multiple vineyards, and local arts & crafts. Festivals are held year-round and are fun for all ages. The Walnut Mountain community itself offers tennis/pickleball courts, lakes, hiking trails, creek access with picnic tables and community pool open from Memorial Day - Labor Day .

Traveling to the cabin is an easy drive and you will be given a gate code before check-in for access to the community and amenities. Once you are in the community, there are paved roads leading to the cabin up the mountain. A large handicap accessible gravel driveway will accommodate up to three vehicles. For those with limited mobility, there is a ramp for the front stairs and only one short step (4") into the main level of the cabin which is then step-free. You will be sent a digital door code for 24-hour check-in. You will have access to the entire cabin and community amenities for the duration of your stay.

Perched at the top of the gated Walnut Mountain community, Red Tail Retreat is your cozy-chic home base for memory-making in the North Georgia Mountains. Professionally designed with moms, multi-gen families, and design lovers in mind, this cabin blends relaxed mountain luxury with playful kid-friendly spaces and effortless comfort. With 2 king suites, a forest-themed loft with 2 full beds, and thoughtful touches throughout, it’s the kind of home where everyone - from toddlers to grandparents - can truly unwind.

🚗 Easy Access & Nearby Attractions

Paved roads all the way to the cabin with a wide, level driveway (no 4WD required)
10 minutes to Cartecay River tubing, kayaking & fishing
10 minutes to BJ Reece Orchards, Reece's Cider Company, and R&A Orchards
12 minutes to charming Downtown Ellijay for restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops & local festivals
25 minutes to Downtown Blue Ridge
25 minutes to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
25 minutes to Amicalola Falls State Park
25–30 minutes to Mercier Orchards
Less than 10 minutes to Ingles, Walmart, restaurants, and everyday essentials

We’ve stocked the cabin with nearly everything you need for an easy mountain trip: a full nursery setup, a game room that keeps kids busy for hours, a fully equipped kitchen, a hot tub + sauna spa deck, and an extensive digital guidebook to simplify planning.

✨ What You’ll Love

Main Floor Magic (Accessible-Friendly!)
Just one low step and a ramp lead you into the main level, featuring:
• A king bedroom with a mountain view workstation
• A full bathroom with grab bars
• A screened porch with a sectional, hanging nest chair & electric fireplace

🍼 Dreamy Setup for Littles
We make family travel simple with: crib, rocker, baby monitor, high chair, stair gate, bath seat, cabinet locks, kid dishes & more.

🛏️ Room to spread out
• 2 king bedrooms with blackout curtains, robes & luxe bath products
• Kids’ loft with 2 full beds, tent dividers, glowing moon, stuffed woodland animals & USB chargers
• Nursery nook off the main bedroom

🎯 Game On!
A full game level with shuffleboard, vintage F-14 Tomcat pinball, board games, Connect 4, chalkboard desk area, pickleball paddles, and a cozy lounge area.

🔥 Indoor & Outdoor Spaces for Everyone
• Screened porch with seating + electric fireplace
• Front porch with Blackstone flat-top grill, rocking chairs, porch swing, cornhole & giant Jenga
• Mountain-view firepit with Adirondack chairs & easy propane ignition

🌌 Stargazing & Spa Time
• 4-person cedar dry/wet sauna
• 6-person hot tub with safety rail and string lights
• Zero-gravity chairs + telescope for dark-sky nights

🍳 A Fully Stocked Kitchen
Stainless appliances, dining for 6 + counter seating, well-appointed cookware, kids’ dinnerware, Keurig dual coffee bar with essentials, and all the basics stocked so cooking is easy.

📺 Relaxation Dialed Up
Smart TVs in every bedroom + living area, high-speed internet, gas fireplace (seasonal), USB outlets everywhere, plush robes & elevated bath amenities.

🔌 Extras That Make a Difference
• Level 2 Godiag 32 amp EV charger with Tesla adapter
• Starter supplies + travel-friendly items
• Access to Walnut Mountain amenities: pool, tennis, pickleball, fishing ponds, hiking trails & creekside picnic tables

🏡 Room-by-Room Overview

Living Room
Large sectional & swivel chair with mountain and TV views • Gas fireplace (Oct–Mar) • 55” Smart TV • Access to the screened porch

Kitchen & Dining
Seating for 6 + bar seating • Stainless appliances • Well-appointed cookware • Coffee bar • Kids’ dishes • Fully stocked essentials

Main Floor King + Bath
Mountain-view workstation • Nursery nook (crib, rocker, monitor) • Smart TV • Blackout curtains • Bathroom with grab bars • Robes + toiletries

Kids' Loft
Camping-themed play zone • 2 full beds with tent dividers • USB chargers • Soft linens • Stuffed woodland animals.

Second King Suite
Mountain views • Reading nook with cabin books • Smart TV • Updated ensuite bath • Robes + Toiletries

Game Room
Vintage Pinball • Shuffleboard • Game table • Board games • Pickleball gear • Chalkboard desk • Washer/dryer + Hot tub towels

Spa Deck
4-person wet/dry sauna • 6-person hot tub • String lights • Zero-gravity chairs • Telescope • Additional seating

Enjoy a spacious cabin retreat, perfect for the whole gang to relax and reconnect.

Everything you need is within a 15-30 minute drive. Multiple shopping districts and excellent food options, and a new state-of-the-art Movie Theater, or if you want to stretch your legs a bit the Chattanooga area with all of its attractions are about 1.5 hours away, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park & Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area only 2.5 hours away. Cades Cove about 1.5 hours drive, the casinos in Cherokee, NC 1.5 hours. Closer to home take the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, ranked the 4th-best railway to enjoy the fall colors according to Country Living Magazine.

- No parties or smoking of any kind allowed (cigarettes, cigar, weed, vape, candles, etc.)
- Minimum Rental age 25
- The roads are paved to the cabin, but can have steep incline in some areas. There are some large bumps along the road and getting into the driveway so low riding vehicles are not recommended and driveway is not suitable for RV's or large trailers
- There is a pet fee for up to two dogs per stay with a 2 dog maximum.
- No refunds for inclement weather, power or wifi outages, pests or animals. During severe weather threats or dangerous road conditions we may request you cancel your reservation to ensure your safety if the cabin or area is under extreme weather or road warning.
- The indoor fireplace is available for use from Oct - Mid-March and community pool is open Memorial Day - Labor Day
- We try our best to keep the pinball machine operational, but it does break from time to time. It's availability during your stay is not guaranteed.
- VRBO/DIRECT GUESTS: Guests are asked to complete a basic guest verification process and select either a $35 damage waiver (non-refundable) or $500 refundable security deposit with a $15 processing fee before your reservation is complete. Any cancellations or refunds will be charged a 4% processing fee as we are charged 4% by the credit card processor to collect payment.