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Rustic River Cabin, trout fishing, dog loving, beach area on secluded 8.5 acres!

Rustic River Cabin, trout fishing, dog loving, beach area on secluded 8.5 acres!

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Cozy porch area at the cabin's back.
500 feet of Private trout stream.
Property grounds
Living area
Basketball anyone?

Overview of Rustic River Cabin, trout fishing, dog loving, beach area on secluded 8.5 acres!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Popular LocationCartecay Vineyards17 min drive
  • Popular LocationEllijay Marketplace22 min drive
  • Popular LocationAmicalola Falls State Park48 min drive
  • AirportDalton, GA (DNN-Dalton Municipal)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs

1 Single Bed

Guess

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Rustic River Cabin, trout fishing, dog loving, beach area on secluded 8.5 acres!

Stix and Stones Hilltop Cabin is a very private log cabin nestled in the woods on a charming 8.5 acre large, secluded lot.  

This rustic little slice of heaven is perched on a beautifully landscaped hilltop overlooking its grassy valley.  Enjoy chilling out, swimming, fishing, or just listen to the rushing water of Stover Creek that runs through the property. 

Savor utmost privacy all year long with no neighbors in view. Relieve the stress of life further by watching local wildlife watching by. Relish the best nature has to offer from the veranda from one of the rocking chairs, or dine on the open sided furnished porch with gas grill. Prefer a charcoal grill? There is one located just off the deck. 
When it gets cold outside, relax in a rocking chair in front of a real wood burning stove. Firewood is provided.

If you have dogs, please click on the {guest >} and add the pet fee. We welcome and love dogs, have one ourselves, they are family. They are allowed to run free. There is also a 1/4 acre fenced area right at the cabin.

There are 2 bolder fire pits for eating on the grounds areas, covered parking area for recreation vehicles, and even an area for horse trailers. Three full bedrooms provide sleeping for up to six adults. Two full baths, washer and dryer are offered for guest laundry. The kitchen is well equipped including refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, electric stove and oven. There is a Smart TV, Prime Video, DVD player, DSL, and WIFI, the cabin has central heat and air. 

Our little slice of paradise is located in the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area of the Chattahoochee National Forrest, only an hour and a half from Atlanta. The surrounding area beckons with fun and adventure all year long. The Benton MacKaye and Appalachian Trail heads are about 12 miles away on Springer Mt. Aska and other trails lead to beautiful waterfalls, swinging bridges and fabulous mountain views. Infinite fishing opportunities await you at stocked and natural streams. Kayaking and tubing are offered on the close by Cartecay and Toccoa rivers, they also provide inexpensive shuttles and take you back to your car.  More challenging whitewater rafting is close by. Enjoy biking? Get your mountain bikes ready and explore the trails or spend a day horse back riding. 

The quaint little town of Ellijay is about 15 miles away. Downtown Ellijay offers an abundance of antique shops, art galleries, boutiques and fabulous restaurants. Streets buzz in October during the annual Apple Festival, a guests favorite! Most orchards are open year round and offer tours. Hayrides, putt-putt golf and petting zoos are most treasured by our younger guests. Special occasion around the corner? Summit Wedding Farm is just minutes away. The opportunities are endless! 

The historic city of Blue Ridge is about 25 miles away from the cabin. There you can board an old fashioned train for an excursion along the Toccoa River. Blue Ridge is famous for its shopping, bars and restaurants. Or simply drive up the winding roads of Northwest GA - it is breathtaking! Everywhere you go you will be greeted by Southern hospitality and charm, many of the locals have a few stories to tell. 

We are excited to welcoming you soon at our little slice of heaven and share what we love most. Stix and Stones Hilltop Cabin is quite special and unique. Visit us soon and experience it yourself!

Your hosts, Andrew and Suzanne.

Property manager

Andrew and Suzanne Rice
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Cat ok no flees

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please check your email and junk mail for access information. This will be sent within 24 hours of booking
Absolutely no glitter!

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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Amicalola Falls State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Upper River Adventures and Ellijay Marketplace. Travelling with kids? Consider Gilmer County Fairgrounds and The Lilly Pad Village. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Chattahoochee National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 17 min drive
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 22 min drive
  • Amicalola Falls - 35 min drive
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cartecay Vineyards - 15 min drive
  • Crossroads Grocery - 16 min drive
  • Krispy Krunchy Chicken - 13 min drive
  • Walnut Ridge Apiaries - 8 min drive
  • Pit Stop Produce - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic River Cabin, trout fishing, dog loving, beach area on secluded 8.5 acres! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Rustic River Cabin, trout fishing, dog loving, beach area on secluded 8.5 acres!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic River Cabin, trout fishing, dog loving, beach area on secluded 8.5 acres!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic River Cabin, trout fishing, dog loving, beach area on secluded 8.5 acres! located?

This family-friendly Ellijay cabin is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rich Mountain Wilderness and Cartecay Vineyards. Amicalola Falls State Park and Ocoee River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay and relax
Had a wonderful time at the cabin beautiful property and nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone loved it
We love Ellijay, but haven't visited as a family, or with our dogs, so this was the perfect place. The house had everything we needed, the fenced yard was perfect for the dogs, our youngest was grateful for all the games, and I can't even tell you how much we enjoyed we creek area. It was beautiful and just what we needed for a relaxing but fun Spring Break.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very secluded cabin near Ellijay GA
Lovely cabin to bring your four legged family members. They loved the dog run and the creek. Absolutely no cell service which was fine for us. WiFI bandwidth was spotty which again was fine for us. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike
It was a wonderful stay! Felt like we were staying with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and secluded
Well equipped, stocked, comfortable and relaxing. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Andrew and Suzanne Rice

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Once upon a time…We always dreamed about owning some land in the mountains. Lots of acreage, and on the water. The perfect opportunity presented itself in early 2008, and one day we were the proud owners of 8.5 acres with creek access and in dire need of a lot of work. And we loved it! Fast forward to 2023, we were going for authentic and rustic, like a cabin is supposed to be, and according to the many 5 Star reviews, we did a decent job :). From the porch to the patio with gas grill, the basketball court, the fenced yard, we have a little bit for everyone. Not even going to bore you with any details, yes, we have dining, a fridge, and a TV. You can see all this in the pictures. What you cannot see, is how beautiful and stunning the property is - pictures don't do it justice! It is May, everything is in bloom right now, the grass is lush and green and the creek is rushing down after a good night's rainfall. Rumors have it that there might even be tiny gold nuggets in river "wink". This little section is a trout fisherman's dream. You won't have people treading on your territory while you are trying out your talents as a trout fisherman. Local wildlife is just around the corner, and if you are one of the lucky ones, they will come and greet you. Individual walkways lead you in the right direction, and a couple of hand painted signs help you to a fabulous stay. We have firewood in large piles for your fire pit or the wood burning fireplace inside. Everything is done to make you feel cozy and right at home. You are completely sheltered from the outside world. Having said that, Wi-Fi is there if you need it. The lower field by the creek used to be a lama farm.  The massive concrete pad had a building, and was used for entertaining guests. There is an old outhouse, and hearing it up got plenty of use. It still stands today.  Swing by the grocery store on your way to this secluded cabin, because you will not want to leave again while staying there.

Why they chose this property

If you feel like going on an expedition, there is so much to do! Day trips to Ellijay and Blue Ridge to savor food trucks, restaurants and to take in all the shopping. Bring your fur babies, they are welcome almost everywhere! An abundance of hiking opportunities, kayaking, boating and trout fishing. Local orchards, vineyards, petting zoos, …I could go on and on.

What makes this property unique

We love to thrift as you can see by our interesting decor. Quite different from your ordinary cabin rental. It is almost like a mini-museum of articles from the area, each item that you see has its own little secret story.  You can imagine how much fun to decorate, almost completely secondhand, watching it all come into fruition.  The decor evolves, because we continue to shop and bring in new pieces.  Most of the furniture is either antique or vintage.  We love working together to refinish and to restore furniture. We both love nature! We are constantly looking for ways to bring nature inside. The large framed picture in the kitchen is a collectible print, painted by Andy's uncle, Dale Bratcher.  He was quite successful, and recognized for his watercolor paintings in the Kentucky area.  Also, on that same wall is a picture of us, the owners. There are lots of farms in the area, representative of the farms is a genuine cowhide hanging above the sofa.  There are also genuine deer antlers on the mantle above the fireplace. Another unique specimen of nature are the huge hornet's nests hanging in the stairwell.  Andy actually located and retrieved these himself without being stung. Downstairs, you will see a beautiful deer hide on wall.  The old wood stove on the back porch Andy restored lovingly. Ask us about how we got the piece into the cabin! The area is rich in Indian history, displayed throughout the cabin. Apple decor is representative of Ellijay's wonderful yearly Apple Festival and a picture of Old Glory shows our Patriotism.  We decided to leave our half bath unfinished with lots of signs to read while you carry on about your business. Add a sign if you like!  All in all, we have tried to make your stay fun, comfortable, cozy, relaxing, interesting, memorable, did we leave anything out?  This is us, unique, for you, our unique guests. Come, visit and enjoy the uniqueness.  Sincerely, Andrew and Suzanne

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