Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey

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A stone fireplace with a fire, surrounded by wooden furniture on a deck with a view of trees.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A log cabin with a porch, multiple windows, and a chimney.
A spacious log cabin interior with a large leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a central island.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Chattahoochee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in the mountains. Ellijay River Vineyards and Mercier Orchards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Ridge Lake and Cohutta Wildlife Management Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, or check out an event or a game at Sugar Creek Raceway. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Chattahoochee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cartecay River - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 29 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 35 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 46 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mike's Ellijay Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Falls - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cartecay River Brewing Co. - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mr. P's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey on 29 Nov 2026 start from £927, 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 at Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey located?

This family-friendly Ellijay cabin is located in the mountains, steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Cartecay River and Cohutta Wildlife Management Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful cabin was perfect for our large family. Everything was perfect, spacious and the kids had a blast! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for your kind review of Rudy's Retreat. We are delighted your kids had a wonderful time here. We look forward to welcoming you again very soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came up for the weekend with our son to purpose to our future daughter-n-law. It was amazing. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thank you for choosing Rudy’s Retreat and for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that your son proposed to your future daughter-in-law—how exciting! We hope the happy couple will consider returning to the cabin for their honeymoon. We share in your joy and look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape from Blue Ridge were great communicators. The basement play room was a hit with the kids. The adults loved the indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Well stocked kitchen for meal prep. So happy we could bring our pets for our family vacay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2026
We are delighted that the adults, kids and pups had a great stay at Rudy's Retreat! We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future back in Blue Ridge.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

Lots of space for a big family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2025
Thank you for staying with us at Rudy's Retreat and we appreciate your review. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really lovely Thanksgiving week at Rudy’s Retreat. The cabin is cozy, spacious, and set in a beautiful, peaceful location—perfect for relaxing and enjoying time with family. We especially loved the porch, the fireplace, and how comfortable the home felt once we settled in.We did have a couple of hiccups with early check-in and the hot tub repair taking longer than expected, but the team was responsive, and everything was taken care of during our stay.Overall, we made wonderful memories here and would happily return!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent for families with young teens

Took our son and 5 other teens for his birthday. Cabin was spacious, clean and organized. This is a great space for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us for your son's birthday trip! So happy to hear it was a great space for the kids to gather and celebrate their friend's special day. We appreciate your sharing this review with us and we hope you all make it back this way soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall, we had a pleasant stay and really appreciated the location, which was perfect for our needs.One area that could be improved is the cleanliness of the property. We noticed some dust and spider webs in a few areas, and the bedding did not feel as fresh as we expected. Addressing these small details would make the guest experience even better.We were also provided with a limited supply of household essentials such as paper towels and trash bags. This may be the standard practice, but compared to some of our previous stays, having a few additional supplies available would have been helpful.Finally, communication with the management team could be more responsive. We had a few questions before and after our stay, and responses took longer than expected. Faster communication would further enhance the overall guest experience.That said, we enjoyed our stay, especially because of the excellent location, and we hope these suggestions are helpful for future guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2026
Thank you for staying with us at Rudy's Retreat and for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize that you encountered multiple issues during your stay and regret that your experience did not meet expectations. Please know that the concerns you described have been reported to the appropriate departments for prompt review and resolution. We truly value your feedback and hope you will consider giving us another opportunity to host you in a different cabin for a much-improved experience in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great property! Poorly maintained A/C!

We arrived and found the property very clean and very well furnished. View from the rear deck was amazing! However, we quickly learned the upstairs A/C unit was not operating properly. We called the Blue Ridge Property management group and they responded very quickly. The representative was very patient and walked me thru the process of checking the thermostat and filters. The upstairs filter at the air return vent was found to be filthy and needing replacement. We spent nearly two hours on the phone and with maintenance (one general maintenance rep and one HVAC rep) trying to explain the situation so they could troubleshoot the units. In the end, the upstairs compressor was found to have a leak and had to be recharged. However, after the technician added gas to the unit, the unit still didn’t work properly the last night of our stay. So, we spent two nights where our guests had to endure temps near 80 degrees due the HVAC system not working properly. Last thing we wanted to have this situation while trying to spend a relaxing weekend with our family. Frankly, we should be reimbursed for some of the cost of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2024
Thank you so much for sharing this feedback with us. We are glad to know that you found Rudy's Retreat to be a great property with an amazing view and that it was clean and well furnished on your arrival. We are also pleased to know that when you encountered a problem with the upstairs AC, a team member was quick to respond and very patient and worked with you for 2 hours to try to resolve the problem. We are disappointed to know that despite the efforts of the team and the HVAC rep, the AC still didn't work properly for the remainder of your stay. Someone from guest services will be contacting you to further review this situation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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