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Riverside Sanctuary: Serene Luxury Lodge in Ellijay -750' of Riverfront Splendor

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Massive Luxury N Ga Cabin Rental with 750 feet of River frontage, big yard
Handcrafted Pine interior open floor plan connects kitchen, dining & living area
Open floor plan, elegant large dining area to enjoy with family and friends
Fully stocked state of the art kitchen, leathered granite, stainless appliances
Main Porch has comfortable seating for 16 people. 2 tables, recliners, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gilmer County Fairgrounds
  • Place, Tabor House & Civil War Museum
  • Place, Ellijay Marketplace

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Main Level Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Terrace Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverside Sanctuary: Serene Luxury Lodge in Ellijay -750' of Riverfront Splendor

Embark on an enchanting escape at our Riverside Sanctuary, a breathtaking lodge in Ellijay where luxury meets the tranquil beauty of nature. Nestled in the middle of 3 adjoining riverfront lots giving you over 750 feet of pristine riverfront on the beautiful North Georgia Trout river, Mountaintown Creek. This expansive property invites you to immerse yourself in an oasis of comfort and serenity.

Step outside and find yourself in the heart of nature's playground. Explore local vineyards, hike scenic trails, or simply stroll along the riverbanks. The charming town of Ellijay offers quaint shops, delightful eateries, and a warm, welcoming community.

Home is 3600+ square feet in the main living area with 2000+ square feet of covered porches. If you bring the kids along, they are going to love the huge yard and Gorilla play set.

There are 3 king size bedrooms and a media room with 2 “full” sized futons. We also have a bunk room (queen/twin and a double/twin) that will accommodate 4-6 people.

Indulge in culinary delights in our fully equipped kitchen, featuring state-of-the-art appliances and granite countertops. Gather around the elegant dining area or enjoy alfresco meals on the porch, basking in the breathtaking riverside views.

Two sets of high efficiency new washer dryers on the main and lower level of the house.
The bathrooms are amazing with granite counter tops and custom natural stone showers and garden tubs.

Whether you're in the mood for a friendly game of pool, foosball or wish to unwind in the bubbling seven person hot tub under the stars, our lodge offers endless entertainment options. The outdoor fire pit beckons for nights of storytelling and laughter, creating memories that last a lifetime.

There are five large flat screen TV's spread across the bedrooms, futon room and the living room over the fireplace. We have SMART TV's, YouTubeTV and lightning fast fiber Wi-Fi.

The Coosawattee River Resort is located just a few miles off Hwy 515 outside of Ellijay and East Ellijay, Georgia in the beautiful north Georgia mountains. The Resort provides the perfect weekend vacation getaway and is just a short drive from Atlanta,
Chattanooga, and Murphy, NC.

The Coosawattee River Resort is a 5,500+ acre nature preserve that leisurely meanders along two beautiful rivers - Coosawattee River and Mountaintown Creek. The Coosawattee River Resort is a great community offering an extra layer of safety and convenience from the 24/7 gated security.

There are plenty of things to do in the area, including all kinds of lake and river water sports, hiking, mountain biking, antique and crafts shopping, scenic drives, and golf. Our Georgia mountain cabin offers privacy, peace and quiet, and cool mountain breezes, and is just minutes from the shops and restaurants in Ellijay and the Blue Ridge area.

Come spend a weekend or longer in our log cabin and feel the cares of everyday life slip away. If you need room for larger groups add our other cabin "Trout Trap" VRBO - #109998 which is not far down the road and on the same river. PS- You can tube from one cabin to the next!

Please bookmark our site and come back often. Thank you for considering us and we hope to see you soon!

Ellijay luxury lodge, riverfront cabin rental, serene getaway, family-friendly retreat, nature escape, outdoor adventure, gourmet kitchen, spacious accommodations, hot tub, game room.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Feel free to smoke outside the house.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is on the waterfront. Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Fort Mountain are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Engelheim Vineyards and Ellijay River Vineyards. Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing, rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Gilmer County Library - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Pig Hill of Fame - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 13 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Ellijay Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cartecay River Brewing Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Sanctuary: Serene Luxury Lodge in Ellijay -750' of Riverfront Splendor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Riverside Sanctuary: Serene Luxury Lodge in Ellijay -750' of Riverfront Splendor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Sanctuary: Serene Luxury Lodge in Ellijay -750' of Riverfront Splendor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Sanctuary: Serene Luxury Lodge in Ellijay -750' of Riverfront Splendor located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Riverside Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Gilmer County Library. Piedmont Hospital and Cartecay River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 256 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Callie W.

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

Great house!

We had our family vacation here and had a great experience. Excellent kitchen for cooking!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa D.

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

Best cabin by the river

We absolutely love staying at this cabin! This is our number one choice for staying on the river in Ellijay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

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

Great Family Vacation

We enjoyed this beautiful home and the views offered in this great location. Looking forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O.

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

Just what the Dr ordered

Conveniently close to downtown, yet nestled in serene seclusion. Kitchen perfectly stocked for all your cooking needs. So much to do indoors and out, really no need to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family outing

Great location and really nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G., Atlanta

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

Great location and house

Stayed a weekend, great location and amenities at the home. Plenty of space and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Taeghan S.

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

Family trip

We love this cabin - we do a trip every year to the mountains and by far this is our favorite cabin yet!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Perfect getaway weekend!

This property was perfect for our group of 8. So much space, very secluded, and lots to do on the grounds. The water is beautiful and the house is furnished nicely. It was a wonderful weekend, I would love to come back again soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos G., Florida, United States

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

Excellent cabin

excellent cabin. We had a great time. 100% recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia T.

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

Enchanting place

We had a wonderful family stay. The river, the trees, the cabin were all fantastic. Can't wait to do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

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

An Amazing House and Location!

This was an amazing Family Vacation! Rest and relaxing, and the Town of Ellijay was truly great!! The best house we ever stood at!! And will be returning years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

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

So Relaxing

We had a wonderful stay here. The river view and sound is amazing and so relaxing. My favorite thing was to lay on the couch on the upstairs deck and read my book and nap. Outdoor fireplace was awesome as was the hottub. We would definitely like to stay here again 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

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

2024 Christmas Vacation

The property was just as described and more. Everything was perfect, it was very clean and had everything we needed. The host was great and quick to respond to any questions I had. My grandsons really enjoyed being on the river and sitting by the fireplace outside with the whole family. I couldn’t have ask for a better place to stay. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

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

Relaxing

Amazing property! So peaceful and by the river. Owner was fantastic as well in communicating. May come back here again in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

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

Amazing Property

The cabin was perfect and had everything. It was perfect for our group family vacation. Everyone had their space and there was plenty of room to eat family meals together. Communication with the owner was immediate and they were so tentative. The property was the best we have ever stayed at. The river is amazing and we ended up spending most of our days on it! Close to everything local… this property is the perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard P.

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

Great River stay

Stayed mid February and chose River Sanctuary for river location (river is beautiful). Chose the resort for indoor pool and other facilities available for multigenerational gathering of 3 families (6 adults and 6 children). We never used the resort facilities, since had plenty at this house with hot tub, pool table, games. Great 3 level layout for 3 families and plenty of room, well equipped kitchen, Blackstone grill for cooking for large group. Kids want to return in warm weather for fishing and tubing! Lots of deer seen, wild turkeys too. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Wonderful Week

Everything was just as the description said or better. The pool table was a BIG hit. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Winter Break

This house is absolutely wonderful… There were 12 of us and we had plenty of room… The lot is incredible. The backyard is huge and of course the sound of the river is amazing. Amy is great to work with… We had to change our reservation a couple of times, and she was so accommodating to us… we plan to be back
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Escape it all

Want to get away from it all and relax with nature and running stream in yard? This is the place that you won't want to leave! Had everything you would need after visiting grocery store to cook. We took our three kids and their respective boy/girl friends ages 17-21 and no worries. Would highly recommend this cabin! Thanks for quick return of deposit as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Dawn J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Relaxing location, loved the sound of the creek and wildlife.

We enjoyed our stay and the tranquility of the location of the home. We feel that the photos on the website need to be updated since things listed are not there and that household furniture and out door furniture is very worn or broken. Kitchen items were either missing or broken. Tv remotes not working. We had an invasion of what we think are carpenter ants and notified the exterminator that came to the home. The home itself is beautiful and the location is beautiful. Our family enjoyed exploring the area and all the beauty north Georgia has to offer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rocky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing getaway for our family of 12 with six adults and six littles. Mike and Amy were responsive and helpful. Check in and check out was a breeze. The home is beautiful, spacious, and we had fun on every level. Fun games available to play, enjoyed the hot tub and fires on the porch. Enjoyed the Blackstone for breakfast and the grill for dinner. The kids loved the playground and even went tubing from one side of the property down the River to the other end. Saw deer crossing the River behind the property and lots of deer all over the area. We did not get time to enjoy the amenities of the resort area, so I cannot comment on those. We loved every second of this trip and cannot thank the owners enough for creating such a welcoming space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booked 3-4 times now for an annual friends trip. Great location, great house. Awesome location on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie C.

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

Lovely Home

Beautiful home near the river, with lots of privacy. Our grandsons loved playing in the river. Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Amy Padgett

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We are a family of 6 from Milton, GA with 3 boys and a girl. We have another house in Coosawattee, the Trout Trap Lodge - VRBO #109998. We have just purchased two additional river houses that are side by side giving you your own private compound. When we are finished remodeling, we will introduce "The Twins"

Why they chose this property

The word “Ellijay” is an Anglicized form of a Cherokee word, perhaps meaning "place of green things" or "many waters." This would make a lot of sense considering this is the place where the Ellijay and Cartecay Rivers meet forming the Coosawattee River. The Coosawattee and Mountaintown come together and flow into Carter’s Lake: A gorgeous recreational lake developed by the Corps of Engineers. This region abounds with wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, bears, eagles, and hawks. The Rivers are a favorite for trout fishermen or feel free to our stocked fishing pond within the resort.

What makes this property unique

We love coming to Ellijay and the fact that it is so close is a big bonus for us. Our kids love playing in the water, riding dirt bikes and fishing. It is so nice to be in the mountains and on the river in a place that feels so remote but you are less than 15 minutes from shops, restaurants, and grocery stores.

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