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River's Rest on the Cartecay- Riverfront Cabin

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Kitchen
Kitchen Table
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Place, Cartecay River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Amicalola Falls State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Lake
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft

2 Double Beds

Lower Level

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Loft

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

River's Rest on the Cartecay- Riverfront Cabin

This cabin will have you relaxing from the moment you step out of your car. When you get to River's Rest, you will be greeted with the peaceful sound of the Cartecay river. With everything you need in a cabin and in a town, you will be sure to love River’s Rest by the Cartecay!

River's Rest is a spacious three-level cabin, offering an open floor plan with three bed rooms, a screened in porch on the main level, and an open deck on the lower level both overlooking the river. The master bedroom (queen bed) is located on the main level with a sliding door leading out to the screened in porch. The loft is equipped with two double beds and a second full bathroom with a relaxing jetted tub overlooking the river. The lower level bedroom contains a set of bunk beds and has a sliding door leading out onto the lower level deck. There is also a newly added full bathroom on the lower level. The kitchen is fully stocked with all your cooking ware needs. The kitchen table comfortably sits 7, with 4 TV trays for extra seating. The living room area has a fire place with automatic starting gas logs for a cozy evening by the fire. You will be able to stay connected with our free wi-fi and three HD Smart TVs while in the mountains. River's Rest has a recreation room with foosball, various games, and a 55' TV.

River's Rest's porches are a wonderful place to sit back, relax, and enjoy the sound of the rolling river. You can have a day in, enjoying the river fishing in our backyard or explore with the many activities Ellijay has to offer. River's Rest is located 15 minutes from Amicalola Falls, home of the state's highest waterfall and several zip line courses. We are 10-15 minutes from Downtown Ellijay and 20-25 minutes from Blue Ridge. There is also kayaking adventures, apple orchards, and wineries 5-10 minutes down the road.

We hope you love River’s Rest by the Cartecay and Ellijay as much as we do!

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About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is on the waterfront. Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Tater Patch Community Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cartecay Vineyards and Chateau Meichtry. Travelling with kids? Consider Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Cartecay River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 18 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 22 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 37 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 44 min drive - 58.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Luke’s - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay at Rivers Rest! The host, cabin, location are all the best! Great communication from the host and such a wonderful cabin to escape Atlanta for a few days and enjoy nature. We will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was amazing and the location and home were perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice place to stay for the long Labor Day weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kalyani N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My parents were traveling from abroad and I wanted to have them experience with cabin. This was an excellent choice! Well stocked kitchen, cozy rooms and decor, hot tub, game room and very beautiful views! We, my parents and kids thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the stay! Carmen was very helpful and always available during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay. Cabin was very well stocked. Sound of river was amazing. Great experience. Hope to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was an easy drive, though you might want a 4wheel drive to get out of the drive way lol. All and all it was a great place to stay. Wonderful view of the river. A very relaxing trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ava W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such wonderful hosts, great communication, lovely cabin with everything you need and convenient location. Screened in porch with river sounds .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin has it all! Family friendly, cozy, close to town. The sound of the river is just spectacular and so soothing. The cherry on top is that the hosts are phenomenal. Carmen is such a kind human and her communication is top notch! We stayed here six years ago and again this last week for a relaxing post Christmas vacation (see pics of boys below, same hill, 6 years apart)!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Family Fun

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Carmen was great to work with, we had a death in the family and she was more than accommodating helping us find a better weekend. The cabin is cozy, well appointed and if you want your cares to melt away go out to the screened in porch and just listen to the river. We loved every minute and are looking forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

We absolutely loved this cabin!

We loved everything about this cabin, the home itself, the layout, the amenities, the location, the owner, we just loved everything about our stay, and can't wait to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2021
Ryan, thank you so much. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you all return again. :) Carmen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Wonderful Stay!

I have stayed twice now and it has been great both times. It's nice and quiet, but still not too far from activities. The place is very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was beautiful and well appointed. Very clean and was stocked with everything you could possibly need. We truly enjoyed our stay. Alhough there are neighbors close by it was a very quiet neighborhood. The sound of the river was just icing on the cake. Carmen was very communcative and the welcome gift was a nice surprise. Would be our #1 pick next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

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

Fantastic Stay at the Cartecay

The property was remote and quiet, but not too far from activities in the area. My family had a great time fishing and goofing around in the river. Hosts were great, experience was great, I would not hesitate staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

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

Lovely cabin!

Lovely cabin on a great property! Had a great weekend getaway with some friends, very accommodating and great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Great stay on the river

Great cabin! Lots of space and things to do in the cabin, but we really loved the river. Went tubing right from the backyard. Host was excellent with communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frankie B.

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

Wonderful place

This is just a wonderful cabin and location on the river. Great host with wonderful hospitality. I have stayed here multiple times over the last few years and loved every stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha H.

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

Nice and Cozy

We truly enjoyed our Thanksgiving holiday stay at River's Rest. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Great cabin

Loved the property, the river,
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frankie B.

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

Just a lovely place

Another amazing stay at this beautiful cabin. Carmen is such a wonderful host and the hospitality is the best. Highly recommended for your stay in the Elijay area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, well equipped with comfort in mind. Especially enjoyed game room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

New Years North Georgia

Great place! Very accommodating, we will definitely rent this again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david g.

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

Great getaway. Very nice house has everything you need. Plenty to do close by if you love the outdoo

Great experience
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frankie B.

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

Another awesome stay

Had another awesome stay at this beautiful cabin on the river. Truly a great place to rest and relax and also have some fun too. The Host's are amazing with their communication and do everything to make sure your stay is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time and found some great places in the Guest binder like tumbling waters trail and Long Creek Falls. The cabin was beautiful and so much fun being on the river. The hosts are fantastic making sure you are accommodated in every way possible. I recommend this cabin highly especially for families with multiple kids. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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