Cabin

Gorgeous Riverfront Home - Stunning views on Rushing River with Recent Updates!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Hot tub
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Ellijay, GA

Gilmer County Fairgrounds
‪14 min drive‬
Tabor House & Civil War Museum
‪16 min drive‬
Ellijay Marketplace
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Loft

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Riverfront Home - Stunning views on Rushing River with Recent Updates!

FALLEN LEAVES ON THE RIVER is a three story, chalet style cabin, nestled within an 8500 acre mountain river resort. It is situated in a lush setting on the Coosawattee River in Ellijay, Georgia. And YES.... this river photo is the front yard !! Recently remodeled to provide a luxurious stay while enjoying the beautiful mountains and river. Including a gorgeous walk in shower in Master Bath. Brand new kitchen with gas oven/stove and dishwasher. Freshly updated and ready for you to come enjoy!

Enjoy a gorgeous drive through the windy mountain roads of the Coosawattee River resort down to your little piece of heaven on the river. Gorgeous river frontage on Coosawattee River! The river is wide and full of rocks that create the most soothing river music... perfect for relaxing.

Rooms are inviting and well appointed with everything you would need to make your stay comfortable. Hardwood floors and tongue and groove ceilings give you a warm feeling, while the two story stone fireplace provide you with warmth for those cozy nights.

Large Living Room Roku TV with plenty of seating to enjoy entertainment with the whole family.

"Fallen Leaves" is great for a romantic getaway for two or a vacation for one or more families to get together. It sleeps up to 8 guests. The kitchen and laundry room are fully-equipped. We provide all the comforts of home... in fact, please make Fallen Leaves your home during your stay!!!

Enjoy cooking out on the gas grill located on the second story deck, while listening to the rushing waters of the Coosawattee River or while simply admiring all the lush foliage that surrounds you. The bottom deck has a hot tub to enjoy after a long day playing along the river. Top outside deck has lounge chairs to sit and watch the river or read a book - quiet, peaceful and relaxing!

The game room is furnished for your enjoyment with a pool table and games for all ages. The game room takes up the entire first floor & can be used as a third bedroom, as it has a queen size sofa bed & half bath.

We know you'll fall in love with our Mountain River Lodge. And yes, the river photo shown on this website will be your view every day during your stay at "Fallen Leaves."

Only 1.5 hours from Atlanta and Chattanooga - Fallen Leaves River Lodge is the perfect place for a retreat from the rush of busy life. Come enjoy the quaint town of Ellijay, known for it's Apples, Wineries, gorgeous hiking and water sports - not to mention the friendly locals! We know you will love your stay!

Nightly rate includes first 4 guests, additional guests (up to 8) are an additional $15 per person per night. Kids under 5 stay free (however they do count toward the max occupancy of 8).

Ring floodlight camera facing driveway/ entry area & side of home for security purposes.

SORRY, NO PETS / NO SMOKING / NO FIREARMS / NO HUNTING / NO MOTORCYCLES, ATV'S OR RV'S / NO FIREWORKS

Keywords: Cabin, River, Riverfront, Waterfront, Coosawattee

Property manager

Valerie Longo

Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Similar properties

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guest must complete and return Short Term Rental Agreement within 24 hours of booking which includes a complete list of guests staying on the property

Guest will provide copy of Driver's License with the agreement within 24 hours of booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Fort Mountain are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.

Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 14 min drive - 7.0 km
Pig Hill of Fame - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
Engelheim Vineyards - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 16 min drive - 9.7 km
Ellijay Marketplace - 17 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬19 min drive
‪Happy Family II - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous Riverfront Home - Stunning views on Rushing River with Recent Updates! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gorgeous Riverfront Home - Stunning views on Rushing River with Recent Updates! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Riverfront Home - Stunning views on Rushing River with Recent Updates!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Riverfront Home - Stunning views on Rushing River with Recent Updates!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Riverfront Home - Stunning views on Rushing River with Recent Updates! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Riverside Park, Talona Lake and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Piedmont Hospital and Cartecay River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

27 Jun, 2025

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

Gilmer County Getaway

Location was excellent! Even though we were in a "resort community" we had tons of privacy. Located right on the water with easy access. The cabin was very comfortable and very clean on the inside. The only complaints would be the stairs, porch and outside furniture was very dirty. I didn't mind sweeping up and cleaning the chairs and tables, but some folks may feel differently. This is not the best place to swim as itis very rocky, but we made it work. I would not recommend this property for families with children below the age of 6 or adults over the age of 60 due to the vast number of stairs and poor footing in the river. However, this place is hard to beat if you 7-59 and in good health. We would definitely consider coming back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

18 Jun, 2024

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

Quick Family Vaca

The property was amazing. Everything is as advertised. My family loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

2 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect riverside escape.

House is just as advertised, clean and set up for anything you may need. We enjoyed the view of the river and seeing so much wild life throughout the property. Would book again anytime we are back in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

15 Oct, 2024

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

Amazing Time!

We had an amazing time staying at “Fallen Leaves”. Valerie was very responsive and made sure that we had everything that we needed. The front yard and the river access is wonderful. My boys caught fish, and played in the river everyday. It was so nice to sit outside and listen to the rushing waters. We also enjoyed the fireplace and fire pit. The pool table and other amenities were great as well. Our entire family had a great time and we have recommended this cabin to several of our friends.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Oct, 2023

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

Wonderful weekend!

What a beautiful cabin in a beautiful setting! We enjoyed our very comfortable stay, and weren't lacking anything. We can highly recommend Valerie's riverfront home.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan J.

26 Jul, 2021

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

Great place

Great place to be out by yourself true cabin experience. But not to far from stores

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

26 Feb, 2019

Looking for a getaway? This is your place!!

Great place to relax and listen to the driver flow! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

5 Dec, 2024

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

Great Thanksgiving Stay

Stayed on the property the week of Thanksgiving. The sounds of the river was quite satisfyingly loud (serving as nature's own white noise machine). Hot tub was clean, internet was good. Property was in great condition. More stairs than I expected, but that's on me for not looking very closely at the photos. Kitchen had a ton of appliances including an apple corer and was stocked well for us to cook a small Thanksgiving dinner. The drive in was "long and windy" and did take about 15 minutes from entering the resort, so keep that in mind when you are planning your outings. Lots of deer and squirrels, no bears. Fireplace was nice, as was the master bathroom. Very cozy overall, defintely recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

david g.

21 Feb, 2022

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

Beautiful place

Great location and wonderful cabin. Great for families to relax and have a great time. Many family games and outdoor activities. Beautiful outside view and place to do a campfire and gather around with family. Very clean cabin with many things inside. Grocery store and food places not super far from the cabin either. Would definitely recommend, loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Amazing River Location

Great property! House was clean and very well stocked. Appliances all worked great and the bathrooms were some of the nicest we had in a rental. Yard was perfect for enjoying a little 2 hand touch football and we brought tubes and floated down the river. Kids loved the game room and being able to play in the rapids right in front of the house. I spent most of the weekend in a rocker on the porch reading and listening to the sound of the river. Communication with owners was great and they even recommended local events that were going on in town. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

21 Jul, 2024

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

A Serene Escape

One of the standout features of this cabin was how well-stocked it was. The owners clearly put a lot of thought into ensuring that guests have everything they need for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was equipped with high-quality cookware, utensils, and even some pantry staples like spices and oils, which made meal preparation a breeze. In summary, our stay at this riverside cabin exceeded all expectations. With its thoughtful amenities, stunning location, and exceptional customer service, it is undoubtedly a place we would recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat in nature. Whether you’re planning a family getaway or a romantic escape, this cabin offers everything you need for an unforgettable experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy B.

8 Oct, 2020

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

Short get away

I live a little over an hour drive away but it felt as if I was far away. Beautiful scenery. The river was so peaceful. John was so helpful and easy to contact and responded very quickly.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

27 Nov, 2021

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

Highly recommend!

We stayed here for Thanksgiving and it was wonderful! The fire pit and creek out back are the best place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery! The cabin is cozy and well stocked with all you need - it has also been recently updated/renovated! Valerie is a wonderful host! She answered all my questions, and gave suggestions on restaurants and fun things to do in the area! So glad we found this beautiful spot to enjoy our holiday! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

14 Mar, 2021

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

Unplugged and recharged!

A beautiful setting to unplug from our busy lives. The amenities offered were perfect for the diverse interests of our friends. The hot tub was my personal favorite. We left recharged for our busy life!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay k.

31 Jul, 2023

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

Communication was SUPERB!

Valerie was very prompt in responding and I really appreciated that. The property was clean and it is right next to the river so it was relaxing for my 80 yo MIL. Although we didn't catch anything, my kids learned to love fly fishing and spending time with their father. It was a great experience! Don't forget to bring your own fishing gear though!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Marleen G.

8 Jan, 2021

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

Nice get away.

We had a nice time in the cabin. I t was a lovely place. A little outdated though. On the other side our bed skunk in in the middle ,made it very uncomfortable to sleep. Some of the light fixtures were not working. Leaves were everywhere and it really did not look like housekeeping had been there. There was a dog that keep lurking around outside for most of the trip also. John was very nice and answer all of my questions. Over all it was a nice place. Look just like the pictures.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Katie M.

31 Mar, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Adult family vacation

The drive through the entrance was tough as we came through the wrong entrance. I would have definitely liked to have been told about the roads, as one we came up on had caved in. The weather was not the best which meant we spent a lot along time at the cabin. We bought food to cook on the grill but it was not in the best condition so we cooked inside. Definitely need a new grill. There are several Cobb Webb’s and it’s quite dusty but other that clean. Overall we enjoyed spending quality time.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

13 Nov, 2018

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It's falling apart Sitting in love seat went to recline and it was broke almost fell on floor fire place dosent work , phone number to cabin I is not correct , bees in house must have killed at least 100 if not more payed for a week left early

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

linda m.

13 Jun, 2021

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

Fantastic Riverfront Property in the Mountains of GA

I came here with my spouse, sister and nephew so we could have a peaceful place to recover from post COVID PTSD - we had initially booked another property in Lake Lure, NC that fell through, and booked Fallen Leaves as a replacement. It must have been fate! This property was perfect and the most beautiful and peaceful riverfront property in the Blue Ridge mountains we have ever rented. At the riverfront, there is even a “beach entry” for easy access and chillaxing at the waters edge in the Adirondack chairs provided. Everything we needed was there, and if there are any needs or questions the property owners, Valerie and Lenny were very quick to respond. One last thing... we left the cabin only twice in one week to get necessities and then to go poke around the quaint Ellijay downtown area. We are definitely rebooking our stay for next year at Fallen Leaves!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Claire P.

11 Sept, 2016

Cozy Spacious Cabin

We had a party of nine stay at Fallen Leaves for my boyfriend's birthday, and the cabin was perfect for our group! The host was gracious and communicative leading up to our trip, and everything we needed - freshly made beds, towels, clean living spaces - was ready when we got there. The instructions for how to get to the house were especially helpful since the house is pretty far back in the community of which it is a part. The cabin itself had plenty of space for a group our size. The open dining and living area was lovely, and made a nice place to relax after we spent a day rafting on the Ocoee. The riverfront on the property is very pretty - we were looking forward to making a fire in the pit by the river, but the fireplace in the living room made a good substitute when rain preempted our original plan. The only downside to the cabin were the large ants that we frequently saw in the kitchen, but they were more of a nuisance than a real problem. Otherwise, I would definitely recommend Falling Leaves!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

8/10 Good

DONNA R.

25 Jun, 2017

The location and access to the river was perfect!

We enjoyed our stay at Fallen Leaves on the River. My two teenagers each brought a friend and the cabin provided more than enough space for us comfortably! The boys had their own space downstairs in the game room with the two double beds and half bath. And the girls were comfortable in their own room also with two double beds and full bath on the main floor. While my husband and I loved our private space upstairs with the king size bed, private bath and walk in closet. Each floor had its own deck overlooking the yard and river. The kids enjoyed being able to walk right into the river from the small sandbar while my husband was able to throw in a line a few yards away. It did a take a couple of days to memorize how to get through the neighborhood to the cabin with its multiple turns and curvy roads. And as someone mentioned before, once you get through the gate, it takes a full 10 minutes to get to the cabin. We would definitely recommend to our family and friends. And hope to return again ourselves!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Ernestine T.

22 Sept, 2020

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

Lovery River Access

The cabin is as advertised. Right on the river. We really enjoyed the river right in the backyard. Wish I had courage go rafting but I did not this time. The cabin itself was huge with plenty of sleeping space if a large party attended. The cabin itself could use a little tlc. Needs a good dusting, hammock, outside furniture and hot tub could be replaced. They were all outdated, dirty and very uninviting. The linens were not fresh....I also found a few of the clean dishes were not very clean. These things did not ruin my trip, but need to be addressed. Also...the tv in living room is wayyyy to small and the tv upstairs did not work at all. The property managers were very nice and especially responsive and that was much appreciated!! The neighbor was very nice as well....and you do not find that often.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

23 Mar, 2022

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

River

This is the only cabin you need to consider ! Valerie is an amazing host and was very responsive to all my questions before we even booked the home. The cabin was just as pictured but even more breathtaking was the river. We are not much into the ‘river life’ but after we arrived we could not get enough . Just hearing the sounds and watching the water flow through the rocks was amazing . We saw deer everywhere on the drive up and also across the river on the other side of the home we saw them during the early morning . The cabin itself was stocked with all the basic spices and even oil and Pam spray :) The bathrooms and showers were all stocked with shampoo/conditioner that my kids said was ‘luxurious’ . The game room was perfect -we did not end up using the sleeper down there because it did get pretty chilly so a few of the kids stayed in the upstairs loft where there was a futon and there was also a spare twin mattress we dragged from the upstairs closet. We drove into downtown Ellijay (which only took about 20 min) for some coffee and pizza and we got to see different parts of the resort . All we can say is Book your vacation now!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley e.

22 Jul, 2023

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We loved our stay here! First of all, it was the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed at. It was stocked with everything we could need for cooking, extra blankets, pillows and the kids loved the game room! The owner was very accommodating in answering any questions we had. We saw deer immediately as we turned into the neighborhood. So cool! Beautiful drive up to the cabin. We brought some River tubes with us and my teens loved floating on the river. I can’t comment on the resort amenities like the pool, because we didn’t even go! We spent our time watching movies together, playing pool and games, playing and floating on the water. We did go out one day to Amicalola Falls State Park and hiked to the waterfall which was a lot of steps! We stopped at R & A orchards on the way back and got some delicious peaches to bring home. My husband and son did go out and do some off roading on a trail while my daughter and I stayed behind and relaxed at the cabin. I was little jealous that they saw a mama bear and a cub! I was able to relax on the top deck and read for hours and enjoy the nice weather while they were gone. We would definitely stay again! You don’t even have to leave the cabin! Great relaxing vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip C.

29 May, 2019

Great River, but little else

We just wanted to pass on some things we experienced during our stay. First, we had problems accessing the community. The name given was not the one on file (per the attendant). Luckly I had printed the emails sent, and security used them to grant us access. Though a small problem, it was a frustrating way to start our vacation. Second, the cabin was not immaculate. We had to sweep both the first and second story porches. We also had to clean the patio furniture before we could use them. We found cobwebs across the cabin in almost every room. We also found dust and other debris on the stairs. Around the fire pit we found garbage. The hot tub was also dirty and had sand in it. It required a quick clean before we could use it. We cleaned what we could to make our stay more enjoyable for us. Third, the cabin was in various stages of disrepair, with holes in walls, the swing by the river was broken and we didn't want to use it because of this, the hot tub cover is to small and makes the hot tub run constantly. We also appreciated the instructions on how to get to the cabin and use its amenities, but would have liked to see instructions on what to do to close up the cabin at the end of our stay (I did email to ask). Lastly, we did not really get what we expected. The pictures show a very clean, well organized, "move in ready" home (away). This is, perhaps, my problem and not their's. Yet, we must say we were somewhat disappointed with our experience. If you love the water, love being outside and in the beautiful surrounding nature, this is the cabin for you. If you plan on spending a lot of time in the cabin, consider the above review.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Valerie Longo

Our family of 5 loves to spend our free weekends and holidays relaxing in our cabin away from the hustle and bustle of work and school life. The river was calling to us so we found this perfect piece of heaven where we love being able to escape and relax with our children.

Why they chose this property

The location of the cabin right on the river makes it the perfect property! You can hear the rushing sound of the river from the cabin. When we are there, you will find us relaxing on one of the three porch decks, walking along the private beach area, soaking in the hot tub, swinging on the swing or in the hammock and relaxing area around the firepit area. This is the perfect place to get away!

What makes this property unique

This property is not just a rental, it is our vacation home.... It is loved and taken care of because it is our own home as well. We welcome other families to come enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of our cabin when we can't be there.

You will have direct contact with us as the host, not a management company.