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Falling Leaves & Creekside Dreams! Fireplace, Sunroom, 10 min to Ellijay!

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Living Room with gas fireplace
Nighttime at the Cottage
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen Pass Thru

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Place, Gilmer County Library
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Gilmer County Fairgrounds
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cartecay River
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Falling Leaves & Creekside Dreams! Fireplace, Sunroom, 10 min to Ellijay!

Your peaceful retreat awaits creekside at Drake Cottage! Let the soothing sounds of babbling water fill your mountain retreat while you cuddle up by your cozy fireplace.   Enjoy all the conveniences of your home while being located 10 minutes from downtown Ellijay, and explore all North Georgia has to offer, including 300' feet of your very own Flat Branch creek!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3626404vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cottage is on the waterfront. Ellijay River 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 Cohutta Wildlife Management Area and Riverside Park. Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace are also worth visiting.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Gilmer County Library - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Cartecay River - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 13 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cartecay River Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Ellijay Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ellijay Coffeehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mr. P's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Falling Leaves & Creekside Dreams! Fireplace, Sunroom, 10 min to Ellijay! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Falling Leaves & Creekside Dreams! Fireplace, Sunroom, 10 min to Ellijay!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Falling Leaves & Creekside Dreams! Fireplace, Sunroom, 10 min to Ellijay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Falling Leaves & Creekside Dreams! Fireplace, Sunroom, 10 min to Ellijay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Falling Leaves & Creekside Dreams! Fireplace, Sunroom, 10 min to Ellijay! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Gilmer County Library, Piedmont Hospital and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Riverside Park and Cartecay River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite little cabin with everything we needed for a long weekend away!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faye G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so cozy. Not too big and not too small for the two of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
So glad you enjoyed the cottage, Faye! Hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

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

Lovely Retreat

We had a wonderful time. The house and property were just as described, clean and made you feel welcomed. Would stay there again and recommend other friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for the kind words Pam! We are so happy that you enjoyed your time in Ellijay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George & Lisa A.

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

Great stay in Ellijay

Our stay at Drake Cottage was lovely and just what we were looking for. The cottage and grounds are tasteful and well-maintained just as you see in the pics and had everything needed to be comfortable. It felt remote but was only 10 min from town - best of both. We enjoyed the area and our stay very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

First Blue Ridge Mountain Stay

Property was exactly as advertised. Rich was quick to respond and we even extended our stay. We plan on returning on a future trip. Location was convenient to get to Blue Ridge and Ellijay, allowing you to get a real overall feel for the area.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

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

Girls Getaway

Loved the home and property! Just a precious home and spot! Loved crossing the creek to get to property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you so much Angie, glad you and your friends enjoyed it! Hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann W.

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

Creek Side Cottage

Beautiful cottage, very clean and nicely update. So relaxing with the creek, & fire pit. Love how quiet it was. Very convenient to Ellijay / Blue Ridge. We enjoyed having Leroy (dog) visit us daily.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Nice getaway for a couple of days

Very quiet and nice cottage, no issues at all. The enclosed sunroom was a nice touch, everything is new and well taken care of in the property. Will stay again in the future. Communication with owners was effortless and superb. Nice people!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Fall getaway

The property was just as advertised and pictured. My husband and I were looking for a getaway for fall break and this was perfect. We enjoyed the home and property. The glass porch was my favorite. We opened a window in order to hear the creek. It was a great place for R & R. We picked apples , shopped and visited a vineyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Apple Festival Get away

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Elijay Ga. The location of the cabin was perfect. It felt like being nestled in the woods far away from the hustle and bustle, but still close enough to town for convenience. The owners of the Cabin took a lot of care and time in making the stay enjoyable by providing sound machines in the bedrooms, The cabin decor was perfect and the Kitchen was well stocked. Would give it 5 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rich Allen

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We are from Chattanooga and have visited the Ellijay area many times, and enjoyed hiking, fishing, and relaxing wine tastings at many wineries across North Georgia. We wanted to have a home base for exploration in the area, and this cottage ticked all our boxes.

We enjoy entertaining and ensuring that our guests can focus on themselves during their time away. We want you to fall in love with this home just like we have over the past years.

Why they chose this property

We enjoy the quaintness of the area and flatter geography of this particular corner of Ellijay. Many times, for better or worse, a home in this part of Georgia is built on the side of the mountain, with very little usable outdoor space. We love that it's easy to get around on this property, and that the creek is so close to the back porch. The rushing, burbling sounds of the creek fill the porch and living room of the home, and provide such a relaxing setting for our guests.

What makes this property unique

Our goal was to provide a space that was unique for this area. If you are looking for a standard cabin with a yellow pine interior and an abundance of rustic log based furniture, you have got lots of options in Ellijay! If you are looking for a quaint, tastefully decorated cottage on the banks of a mountain creek, this is your spot. Enjoy.

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