Cabin
Hilltop Retreat- quiet and private, hot tub and 20 acres of wilderness.
Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 1500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ellijay, GA
- Place, Cohutta Overlook16 min drive
- Place, Gilmer County Fairgrounds23 min drive
- Place, Fort Mountain State Park32 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bunk room
2 Single Beds
Primary First Floor
1 King Bed
Primary Second floor
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
First Floor
Towels provided · Shower only
Second Floor
Towels provided · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Hilltop Retreat- quiet and private, hot tub and 20 acres of wilderness.
This is our Hilltop Retreat at Misty Morning Lake Resort which includes 20 acres & hot tub. Come experience the feeling of being pampered while also enjoying the wilderness.
This refined, cozy, and newly renovated mountain cabin property offers a touch of luxury in its three bedrooms and two bathrooms for 6 people, an expansive wrap around screened porch and 20 acres of wilderness for relaxing and exploring. Whether you come with your family for vacation or as a couple's getaway, you will find relaxation and tranquility in this quiet property in the wilderness.
If you are looking to vacation with additional family or friends and want more space to spread out, including access to our private swimming and fishing lake (Misty Morning Lake), you have the option to also book the neighboring property at the Lakeside Retreat at Misty Morning Lake which can host 8 people. www.vrbo.com/2342047
After booking, please discuss with your host if the private access to our entire resort property is desired. Our entire woodland and lake resort spans 55 acres of hiking trails, picnic areas, swimming, fishing, boating, camping, RV parking, etc. If this is something of interest to you and your guests, please contact your host for details.
Additional Notes:
The driveway to the Hilltop Cabin and the parking around the cabin is newly built and in good working order. However, the final approach to the Hilltop Cabin is a steep grade and it is recommended that you utilize all-wheel or 4-wheel drive. If this is of concern, you can look at our sister property, The Lakeside Retreat at Misty Morning Lake (www.vrbo.com/2342047) as this adjoining property has no steep slope concerns.
At the Hilltop Retreat Cabin, you will find a first-floor master bedroom with an amazingly comfortable king bed, two-night tables and closet for all of your belongings. From the first-floor master, you may access the screened porch from the sliding glass door.
Our first floor living room offers a leather couch with recliners and TV & entertainment center for cozy movie nights. The kitchen is well equipped with pots & pans, dishes, blender, toaster, microwave, split oven and range, dishwasher, crockpot and coffee maker. Our laundry room has a full-size washer & dryer and minifridge for beverages. The downstairs bathroom has a beautiful sink, and glass sliding door into a custom shower with stone and tile and double shower heads. Our dining room seats 6 or move to the porch for another dining table to eat on a screened porch overlooking the front garden and forest.
Upstairs we have another living area with two leather recliners, a leather couch, a game table, and a large screen TV. You will find a custom-built bunk room with 2 twin bunks, chest of drawers and closet and a giant bean bag chair. The secondary master bedroom which is also located upstairs offers another luxury king bed, a desk for mobile working, chest of drawers and closet. We have high speed fiber WIFI for easy access to the Inernet (we wager it matches or exceeds your home Wi-Fi speeds). Both bedrooms upstairs feature black out blinds to enjoy a great night's sleep. The upper bathroom has a large custom tile and stone shower and double vanity.
Each of the TVs in the two lounge areas are equipped with intuitive, single remote Roku devices for access to your streaming services. With our high-speed internet you will have seamless streaming options on your devices, computers or on our TVs.
We have a large, screened porch with additional seating for dining or conversation. Outside there is a brand new luxurious 6-person hot tub which overlooks the fire pit with Adirondack chairs for relaxing while taking in the woodland views. Watching the stars at night from the hot tub is amazing experience. We have very little light pollution and the number of stars that are visible to the naked eye is awe inspiring.
There is so much to do on the property or in the area for the outdoor adventurer such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, or rafting and tubing. Visit the apple houses in Ellijay or Blue Ridge for all the harvest delights! There are wineries, breweries and tasty restaurants for the food explorer. Lots of fun shopping options in Ellijay or Blue Ridge for those who like to leisurely stroll and window shop.
Tumbling Waters Trail - 9.5 miles
Fort Mountain State Park - 11 miles
Downtown Ellijay - 13 miles
Lake Conasauga - 17 miles
Blue Ridge - 29 miles
Carter's Lake - 32 miles
Amicalola Falls - 35 miles
Additional Notes:
The driveway to the Hilltop Cabin and the parking around the cabin is newly built and in good working order. However, the final approach to the Hilltop Cabin is a steep grade and it is recommended that you utilize all-wheel or 4-wheel drive. If this is of concern, you can look at our sister property, The Lakeside Retreat at Misty Morning Lake (www.vrbo.com/2342047) as this adjoining property has no steep slope concerns.
Gilmer Short Term Rental License # 004582
This refined, cozy, and newly renovated mountain cabin property offers a touch of luxury in its three bedrooms and two bathrooms for 6 people, an expansive wrap around screened porch and 20 acres of wilderness for relaxing and exploring. Whether you come with your family for vacation or as a couple's getaway, you will find relaxation and tranquility in this quiet property in the wilderness.
If you are looking to vacation with additional family or friends and want more space to spread out, including access to our private swimming and fishing lake (Misty Morning Lake), you have the option to also book the neighboring property at the Lakeside Retreat at Misty Morning Lake which can host 8 people. www.vrbo.com/2342047
After booking, please discuss with your host if the private access to our entire resort property is desired. Our entire woodland and lake resort spans 55 acres of hiking trails, picnic areas, swimming, fishing, boating, camping, RV parking, etc. If this is something of interest to you and your guests, please contact your host for details.
Additional Notes:
The driveway to the Hilltop Cabin and the parking around the cabin is newly built and in good working order. However, the final approach to the Hilltop Cabin is a steep grade and it is recommended that you utilize all-wheel or 4-wheel drive. If this is of concern, you can look at our sister property, The Lakeside Retreat at Misty Morning Lake (www.vrbo.com/2342047) as this adjoining property has no steep slope concerns.
At the Hilltop Retreat Cabin, you will find a first-floor master bedroom with an amazingly comfortable king bed, two-night tables and closet for all of your belongings. From the first-floor master, you may access the screened porch from the sliding glass door.
Our first floor living room offers a leather couch with recliners and TV & entertainment center for cozy movie nights. The kitchen is well equipped with pots & pans, dishes, blender, toaster, microwave, split oven and range, dishwasher, crockpot and coffee maker. Our laundry room has a full-size washer & dryer and minifridge for beverages. The downstairs bathroom has a beautiful sink, and glass sliding door into a custom shower with stone and tile and double shower heads. Our dining room seats 6 or move to the porch for another dining table to eat on a screened porch overlooking the front garden and forest.
Upstairs we have another living area with two leather recliners, a leather couch, a game table, and a large screen TV. You will find a custom-built bunk room with 2 twin bunks, chest of drawers and closet and a giant bean bag chair. The secondary master bedroom which is also located upstairs offers another luxury king bed, a desk for mobile working, chest of drawers and closet. We have high speed fiber WIFI for easy access to the Inernet (we wager it matches or exceeds your home Wi-Fi speeds). Both bedrooms upstairs feature black out blinds to enjoy a great night's sleep. The upper bathroom has a large custom tile and stone shower and double vanity.
Each of the TVs in the two lounge areas are equipped with intuitive, single remote Roku devices for access to your streaming services. With our high-speed internet you will have seamless streaming options on your devices, computers or on our TVs.
We have a large, screened porch with additional seating for dining or conversation. Outside there is a brand new luxurious 6-person hot tub which overlooks the fire pit with Adirondack chairs for relaxing while taking in the woodland views. Watching the stars at night from the hot tub is amazing experience. We have very little light pollution and the number of stars that are visible to the naked eye is awe inspiring.
There is so much to do on the property or in the area for the outdoor adventurer such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, or rafting and tubing. Visit the apple houses in Ellijay or Blue Ridge for all the harvest delights! There are wineries, breweries and tasty restaurants for the food explorer. Lots of fun shopping options in Ellijay or Blue Ridge for those who like to leisurely stroll and window shop.
Tumbling Waters Trail - 9.5 miles
Fort Mountain State Park - 11 miles
Downtown Ellijay - 13 miles
Lake Conasauga - 17 miles
Blue Ridge - 29 miles
Carter's Lake - 32 miles
Amicalola Falls - 35 miles
Additional Notes:
The driveway to the Hilltop Cabin and the parking around the cabin is newly built and in good working order. However, the final approach to the Hilltop Cabin is a steep grade and it is recommended that you utilize all-wheel or 4-wheel drive. If this is of concern, you can look at our sister property, The Lakeside Retreat at Misty Morning Lake (www.vrbo.com/2342047) as this adjoining property has no steep slope concerns.
Gilmer Short Term Rental License # 004582
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Amenities
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
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 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
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Ellijay
Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Fort Mountain are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cohutta Overlook and Ellijay River Vineyards. Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
Ellijay, GA
What's nearby
- Cohutta Overlook - 16 min drive - 9.9 km
- Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 23 min drive - 15.8 km
- Ellijay Marketplace - 25 min drive - 18.1 km
- Fort Mountain State Park - 32 min drive - 21.0 km
- Carters Lake - 34 min drive - 15.4 km
Restaurants
- Hunt Brothers Pizza - 19 min drive
- Zombie Skin Jerky - 20 min drive
- 282 Deer Processing - 20 min drive
- Hunt Brothers Pizza - 21 min drive
- Sassafras Skillet - 24 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Nicole John

We are a husband and wife (Clinton and Nicole) from Marietta, GA, who have acquired a little slice of heaven in Ellijay, GA. We are so happy to host amazing guests, such as yourself, at our Misty Morning Mountain Retreat. We work tirelessly to ensure every element of the property is welcoming, enjoyable, and relaxing. We want you to build memories here that last a lifetime and help you recharge and revitalize away from urban life among our natural wonders in the mountains of North Georgia.
Why they chose this property
This is a remote and highly private forested lake property which is still highly accessible being less than 8 miles from downtown Ellijay. You can enjoy serenity, quiet, and dark star gazing nights, while still making day trips to many popular destinations. Many of our prior guests have spent their entire visit on our property, hiking trails, relaxing in hammocks, playing games, swimming in the lake, catching fish in the lake, and soaking in the hot tub. We are so pleased to now have two Cabins available to the public for rent. Both offer affordable and luxurious accommodations with everything provided. Please read our reviews on "www.VRBO.com/2342047". We take such pride in serving our guests and earning our 5-star ratings.
What makes this property unique
You can relax in the creature comfort of one of our two Cabin properties. You can bring a tent and camp at one of our designated camping locations. Bring your fishing pole and arrange to use one of our boats or kayaks on our own private lake. Use one of our hammocks and nap and bask in the beauty of nature. Hike on our well-groomed, mapped, and marked private trails which span the entire 55-acre campus. Nature watch. Play games with your family and friends. Have campfires in our designated fire pit areas. Make memories for a lifetime.
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