Wind Rush- Pet-friendly retreat featuring breathtaking mountain views, hot tub, WiFi, paved roads, and convenient proximity to downtown Ellija

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A cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a chimney.
A spacious wooden cabin with a high ceiling, large windows, a stone fireplace, and a cozy seating area.
A cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees.
A log cabin bedroom with a bed, a television, and a balcony.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a stainless steel stove, microwave, and dishwasher.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Chattahoochee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Place, Chattahoochee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartecay River
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Ellijay

Located in Walnut Mountain, a neighbourhood in Ellijay, this cabin is in the mountains. Cohutta Wildlife Management Area and Chattahoochee National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Cohutta Cove Mini Golf and The Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Chattahoochee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cartecay River - 16 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 34 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 41 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 41 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Falls - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mr. P's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's / Red Burrito - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wind Rush- Pet-friendly retreat featuring breathtaking mountain views, hot tub, WiFi, paved roads, and convenient proximity to downtown Ellija have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Wind Rush- Pet-friendly retreat featuring breathtaking mountain views, hot tub, WiFi, paved roads, and convenient proximity to downtown Ellija pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Wind Rush- Pet-friendly retreat featuring breathtaking mountain views, hot tub, WiFi, paved roads, and convenient proximity to downtown Ellija?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wind Rush- Pet-friendly retreat featuring breathtaking mountain views, hot tub, WiFi, paved roads, and convenient proximity to downtown Ellija?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wind Rush- Pet-friendly retreat featuring breathtaking mountain views, hot tub, WiFi, paved roads, and convenient proximity to downtown Ellija?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wind Rush- Pet-friendly retreat featuring breathtaking mountain views, hot tub, WiFi, paved roads, and convenient proximity to downtown Ellija located?

Located in Walnut Mountain, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Rich Mountain Wilderness. Ellijay Marketplace and Pig Hill of Fame are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My 2 kids and I really enjoyed this cabin. The view is beautiful! The cabin is comfortable, but, they could add to the towel count. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 20 Oct, 2026
Hi, Thank you for staying with us at Wind Rush. We loved having you as our guest and hope to welcome you back in the near future. Have a wonderful day! ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay and we will def be back. The views the hot tub , such a peaceful and great space. Only thing the bottom room could use a mattress topper and the fan dusted. Other than that perfect !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 3 Nov, 2026
Hi, Thank you so much for staying with us at Wind Rush. We truly enjoyed hosting you and hope you’ll come back and visit again soon for that beautiful mountain view. Have a great day! ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and time away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2026
Hi, Thank you again for being our guest at Wind Rush. We are so glad you had a wonderful vacation. We really enjoyed having you and hope your travels bring you back our way soon. Enjoy your day! ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Wind Rush cabin in Ellijay, GA. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The cabin was located in a nice quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors. What I like best was the view off the deck and it was pet friendly , so we could bring our best friend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2026
Hi, Thank you for staying with us at Wind Rush. We loved having you as our guest and your pup too! We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Have a wonderful day! ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to get away to for the weekend. Clean and very cozy. We had a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2026
Hi, Thank you again for being our guest at Wind Rush. We are so happy that the cabin was clean and cozy for your trip. We really enjoyed having you and hope your travels bring you back our way soon. Enjoy your day! ~Michelle
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and well maintained . The views were spectacular

Very easy to book, seamless check in and checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Paulette, thank you for letting us know about your stay at the WindRush. It sounds like you really enjoyed your visit with us and we look forward to seeing you again in the future :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Wind Rush. Cabin is pet friendly and everything including hot tub was clean and tidy. Spent the labor day weekend there and thoroughly relaxed and enjoyed the Ellijay area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2025
Hi James, Thank you so much for staying with us at Wind Rush. We truly enjoyed hosting you and hope you’ll come back and visit again soon. Have a great day! ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

It was a beautiful cabin and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2025
Hi Taylor, Thank you so much for staying with us at Wind Rush. We hope you will be back soon! Have a great day! ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The cabin was perfect for a little birthday getaway! The place was very clean and pup friendly! Had a great time and would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2024
Hi Morgan, Thank you so much for staying with us at Wind Rush. We hope you will be back soon! Have a great day! Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cute cabin. Beautiful view. Lots of fun things to do in town. Thx for the stack of firewood.

It was a fun place to stay. We'll come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec, 2024
Hi Patty, Thank you so much for staying with us at Wind Rush. We hope you will be back soon! Have a great day! ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Trip

My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at the Wind Rush cabin. We had a great time. The cabin was nice and cozy with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov, 2024
Hi Sara, Thank you so much for staying with us at Wind Rush. We hope you will be back soon! Happy Anniversary and have a great day! ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host made sure we had everything we needed prior to our arrival.The hot tub was not working when we arrived, but someone was sent to fix it within an hour or so of us reporting it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2026
Hi, Thank you again for being our guest at Wind Rush. We strive to make each vacation perfect for our guests and when something just isn't right, we want to fix the issue immediately. We're glad you had a wonderful stay and hope your travels bring you back our way soon. Enjoy your day! ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Absolutely breathtaking views in a peaceful setting. Plenty of room and thoughtful extras. We loved our time at this cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2024
Hi Tracey, Thank you so much for staying with us at Wind Rush. We hope you will be back soon! Have a great day! ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin with excellent views

Very well designed cabin with beautiful views in a gorgeous neighborhood. Owners took lots of effort to decorate for the Christmas Holiday and had many other decorative touches that made it feel very relaxing. We visit the area often and this cabin by far was the most comfortable and convenient to all the usual spots we visit in North Georgia.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan, 2025
Hi Dennis, Thank you so much for staying with us at Wind Rush. We hope you will be back soon! Have a great day! ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Elijay property

Wind Rush in walnut mtn was perfect for us. Great location just outside of Elijay. Patio view was spectacular. Very clean and had everything we needed. Excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2023
Tom, thank you so much for the great review of your recent stay at WindRush, it is truly a wonderful cabin!! So happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation at this amazing property and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Have a great day ~ Mary
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin with a view was breathtaking, absolutely beautiful. We had a lil prob with toliet up stairs. Quick fix! The heated spa I swear smelt like dog sometimes. Gross! We love dogs but didn’t bring them. We’re huge ice tea drinkers and couldn’t believe no Pitcher to make tea. We all slept good and water pressure in showers were amazing! Overall we’d stay again BUT I’d make sure Heated spa was clean.P.S. Very cool trail just below cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2026
Hi, Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. Your feedback has been passed on to our Cleaning and Maintenance teams so we can address the hot tub quickly. We hope to have the chance to host you again and provide an even better stay. ~Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A great house on a ridge with awesome views

Sipping my coffee in the morning on the deck overlooking the North GA mountains was a highlight of my day. We saw at least 8 deer pass right below the house feeding on the grass! We love that the houses all rest on the ridge of the mountain and are already making plans to visit during the winter months!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Michael, Thank you so much for letting me know about your stay at the WindRush. I totally agree, those mountains are amazing and I could sit on that deck all day long. Looking forward to seeing you again this winter, then you can really enjoy soaking in that hot tub over-looking the view :) ~ Mary
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin

Cozy cabin in a lovely location. Only real issue we had was the abundance of cockroaches in both bathrooms. It made for a rather interesting stay. The view listed in the photos was clearly taken in the fall as when we arrived, the view was covered by the beautiful trees and leaves. The property manager was great and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2023
Holly, we are so sorry that you experienced some issues during your stay. I did check our maintenance records and it appears that the cabin had just been treated, so it may have stirred things up a bit. Again, very sorry about the unwanted guests. The cabin fairly private and does have a seasonal view.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed several aspects of our stay. The view was beautiful, the location was peaceful, and the hot tub was a nice bonus—especially in the winter. There’s also a small, lesser-known trail just below the house that truly made the weekend for us and added a lot of value to the experience, especially since we arrived with our dogs. The home was clean upon arrival, and we appreciated the holiday décor that was left up for New Year’s—it was a thoughtful touch.That said, for the price point, there were a few areas where the experience fell short. Some kitchen items were worn (cookie sheets were scratched and rusty, many dishes were chipped), and the kitchen itself felt disorganized. The coffee station was set up but didn’t include any coffee pods, which felt like a small missed opportunity for hospitality.We also had trouble with the TV and remotes, which took time to troubleshoot during our stay.Overall, the property has a lot of potential and a lovely setting, but for the cost, we expected a bit more attention to detail and upkeep compared to other nearby options.
Nice decor for the New Year
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views, peaceful setting, hot tub, nearby trail, holiday décor, and overall cleanliness of the cabin. Sounds like you had a nice time! That said, we were a bit surprised by the overall rating, as your comments reflect a largely enjoyable experience. A review highlighting so many positives reading as a failing-grade experience feels somewhat out of proportion, particularly for a stay you described as enjoyable and valuable. We truly appreciate your notes regarding the kitchen items, organization, coffee pods, and TV setup, and we’ve shared this feedback with our team to check these items to make improvements. Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope you give us the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

restful get away

We loved the mountain view from the cabin. Being in a gated area with very little traffic was very peaceful. The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. When getting the wood burning fireplace ready, we couldn't find the metal bucket to put the ashes. Within minutes of calling , a new bucket arrived. We were very impressed by attention to service. Having a nice place to stay with our fur babies was so nice. Next time I would prefer driving our car. The F250 sits high and my husband had no issues seeing over the front. I'm short and when going up hill I couldn't see the road. Overall we both enjoyed the trip. My husband pointed out several deer on the mountain. Great places to eat in town. 5 star for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Weekend Getaway!

Our family enjoyed our stay at the WindRush - great weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Yoshi, Thank you for your very nice review of the Wind Rush cabin. The view is spectacular and especially easy to take in with the full wall of picture windows! We are glad your family enjoyed your weekend vacation and we hope you come back and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magic Cabin

This is a very special place, have returned several times and can’t wait for the next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Jennifer, thank you so much for the wonderful review of the WindRush cabin. So glad you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very homey and comfortable

The cabin was great, friendly neighborhood. Beautiful location. Very clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Walter, thank you for letting me know about your recent stay at the WindRush in Ellijay. So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we would love to see you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very nice cabin, great views

The cabin was great!! Easy check-in and check-out. But, flooded with emails since the stay. At the bottom of messages is not an unsubscribe link, have to block this address from future messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Anthony, thank you for letting us know about your recent stay at the WindRush. Glad you enjoyed the cabin and the view. I am not sure who you are getting the emails from, we only send one out approximately 5 days after departure to make sure everything was okay. You may be getting them from HomeAway for their follow up, we receive a lot of those as well. But I promise, we send more then one.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simply Beautiful

This cabin was so cozy and cute! It was very comfortable and one of the cleanest rentals we have ever stayed in. We loved the view from the deck. The hot tub was great. Loved the outdoor gas fireplace! We made s'mores one evening. Our dog loved the place too. She loved lounging on the deck. Met some friendly neighbors. We would absolutely love to come back here.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Sherry, thank you so much for the kind review. It appears that you had a great time at our Lake Lodge property. S'mores are an absolute must when you are staying at a cabin. I am so glad that your dog had a great getaway as well. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Mary
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