Down by the River Cabin

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A wooden interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a staircase.
A covered porch with wooden flooring, ceiling fans, and large windows offering a forest view.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and stone fireplace.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, windows, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy attic bedroom with a wooden sloped ceiling, a sofa bed, a small table, and a window.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Sweeping river views
    Soak in stunning, top-rated panoramic river views.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ocoee River

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Blue Ridge, GA
  • Place, Ocoee River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mercier Orchards
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

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About the area

Blue Ridge

Located in Blue Ridge, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Baugh House Fannin County Historical Museum and Blue Ridge Community Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and The Arts Center. Cohutta Cove Mini Golf and Tank Town USA are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Blue Ridge, GA

What's nearby

  • Ocoee River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake Marina - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mercier Orchards - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Down by the River Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Down by the River Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Down by the River Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Down by the River Cabin located?

Located in the heart of Blue Ridge, this holiday home is steps from Ocoee River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Blue Ridge Lake Marina and Baugh House Fannin County Historical Museum. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and The Arts Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely, peaceful property minutes from everywhere but very secluded. Not really "on the river" but you can see it from the upstairs windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2026
Thank you, Shara, for your feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the peaceful and secluded atmosphere. And yes, we're "down by the river" and not really on the river. There is a short walk to the river where there is seating arranged for you to enjoy watching the river flow by.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mom’s Bday Weekend Trip

Beautiful cabin and very clean! View from the deck was very pretty. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

In the middle of close attractions and very near town. It was clean and had more than what we needed
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice setting and great view.

It was very private and quiet. The hike to the river was steep but nice when you got there. We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love this cabin!

This was our 2nd stay in this cabin. We really love it. Beautiful view, very private, and clean. We love sitting out on the enclosed porch. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love this property

Nice, clean and with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We had a great time staying here. Everything was clean and well kept. Great location! Every activity we did was less than 20 min away, downtown is less than 10! The hike from the river is taxing, but we still enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

This was a great place, very close to Blue Ridge, the place was very clean, we loved the back deck for hanging out with a great view, the internet worked very well, which was great for my college son, would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Girls Trip

Wonderful time! This cabin was perfect. The view was amazing and everything was clean and comfortable. The cabin had everything we needed and the location was perfect! Would stay here again and recommend to others!! Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome views

It was very clean upon arrival. The views were great. Close to grocery store and downtown where all the shops and train are. Everyone had great time. Were able to walk down to the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved It...

We loved the view, the chairs on the back porch, the sheets (so soft), and sitting by the river (even though it is a rough trail). The cabin was just as it was described on the website and very cozy. Beds were comfortable and everything about it was very nice. Nothing bad to say about our stay. We will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fall weekend stay for a wedding.

This place was pretty and comfortable. pretty view of the river and field and mountains. We saw some turkeys near the river chasing a great blue heron. Peaceful and quiet. The trail down to the river was pretty steep but the view was pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

Cabin was beautiful, clean, well supplied and a great location. My only suggestion would be to not pick this cabin for the river access. It’s not really accessible and can hardly even see it from the cabin. But overall it is a beautiful cabin with a great porch for rocking and enjoying the views. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

What a view....

The view is absolutely stunning. What's even better is the amazing porch to sit on to see it. We could just sit there for days and admire it. Cabin was very comfortable for our family, and we had everything we needed. Just take caution trying to take the trail to get down to the river...it can be dangerous. The cabin was very quiet and away from other cabins. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful

Beautiful cabin and view took my family for suprise 50th for my wife and we had a fantastic time. Close to Blue Ridge also. At 55 and both hips replaced I wouldn't recommend walking down steps to river. Down not a problem up not so great, drive down way easier. Love our stay would do again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great experience

I booked this cabin as a weekend getaway with a couple friends. Very comfortable and great view. It has everything you needed however the walk down to the river is very steep and you will get tired. They do have a way you can go down by driving, I suggest you drive. It has a good spot for you to fish at. Would recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place . Our family will come again!

On 22nd-25 June 3 family with kids 2yo-11yo stayed and this cabin. We enjoyed the cabin was very clean and good care inside and out ( 1 thing I will suggest for safety of the kids to add rails on the screen porch) . Our men’s and boys went fishing but no catch . Beautiful view , fresh air quite just what you needed from busy Gwinnett!!! We will like to come again ❤️
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful views

Lots of amazing things about this property- The view from the screened in porch & how close it is to town. However, we were sad that it was so difficult to go to the river. I saw other views that mentioned it being steep and that feels like putting it lightly. it was farther and way steeper than expected and very overgrown so it didn’t feel safe to keep going and we only made it halfway down. Was hoping to
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

ok place to stay

Cabin was clean and had all the amenities as advertised. everything was in working order. View from porch was good. and the neighborhood was quiet. Overall, it was a nice place to stay. I would say the title or name of cabin "Down by the river" is misleading. I recommend changing it to Overlooking the river. The cabin is probably at least 400 ft in elevation above the river. and yes, the trail to the river is steep and strenuous to climb. My 12 and 16 yr old kids who both play sports were complaining about how difficult the walk up was. and from the pictures they took of the dock, I don't recommend going fishing there. Dock is small and brush has grown up around it. Again, it was a nice place to stay, and I do recommend it if all you're looking for is nice clean, quiet cabin to stay in. Have a blessed one.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Hi Tyrone, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to share your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness, amenities, beautiful views, and tranquility of the neighborhood. It means a lot to us that these aspects made your stay special. We truly understand your concerns regarding the property's name and the steepness of the trail to the river, especially since it posed challenges for your children. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this caused during your visit. Your feedback about the dock is important to us. Please know that we take your comments seriously and will share them with our local team to help improve future guest experiences. It was a pleasure to host you, and we sincerely hope to have the opportunity to welcome you and your family again in the future for an even better experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Cabin

We are very happy with our stay here! The whole cabin was very clean when we got there and well stocked with everything we needed. Beautiful view from the back porch. Had fun walking down the trail from the cabin to the river, and loved seeing an otter. Was so fun to watch the deer come out into the wide open space next to the river. We only had one issue with an appliance but Vacasa customer service immediately took care of it. (Vacasa has the best customer service and cabins so we only stay in their cabins when we come to the mountains!!) We loved that the road to the cabin was not steep and narrow like a lot of other mountain cabins. Was only 10 min away from downtown. Master bed was so comfy! Kids had fun playing in the little loft room. Overall, very happy w cabin!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Watch Your Step

This is a nice cabin in a convenient location. We loved the screened-in porch and the view. It's very private and peaceful. There's lots of space and it's well equipped. The biggest downside to this place is the distance to the neat little fishing dock. The trail to the dock is steep, long, and treacherous! Getting there with fishing gear would be practically impossible. We had looked forward to fishing but making the trek once down just to check it out was a big challenge to our family (Mom, Dad & 2 teens). If you have family members that are young children, elderly, or have health problems they will not make it up and down the trail.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Check the details

Warning- if you are booking this cabin because you are wanting to be near the river, this is not the place for you. Technically it is waterfront, but it is definitely a treacherous minimum 7 minute walk that is not for the faint of heart and certainly not for older people or younger children. Vacasa suggests using a nearby road to get down to the river, which we did, however, we were very disappointed as this is a very treacherous road and you could easily slip off the sides, even in a 4 x 4 with a very experienced driver. The property does have beautiful views. It was a very clean cabin that was well stocked, and the beds were comfortable. The property works if you’re not planning on spending time viewing or visiting the river and if you don’t need consistent wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2024
Shne, thank you for the review. We make every effort to present clear, accurate descriptions of our homes in order for guests to make informed decisions on their rental choices. We encourage guests to reach out with any questions or concerns prior to booking, as we are happy to help. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Down by the river…not really

This house had an awesome view of the mountains, adequate accommodations, and a great location. However, the property manager was definitely not entirely truthful when it comes to the river. The trail down to the river was overgrown and way more difficult to walk than most people can handle. Definitely can’t take the trail with fishing gear. Furthermore the road to the dock is definitely not marked and very unclear as to how to get there. Honestly it appears that the owner really doesn’t want anyone down by the river but couldn’t pass up the “rentability” of the river. Other than that, I’ve stayed in better and far worse places.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Enjoyed stay but couple of things subtracted

I debated on whether three or four stars. The amazing view and the cleanliness made me go with 4. While we enjoyed the cabin we were so disappointed that we were not able to physically walk down to dock. The write up should be more forthright about the lack of accessibility of the dock unless younger or a hiker. We rented partially to be close to the water. We could see the water but not get to it. Also the master bedroom upstairs has the closet locked so we slept in a queen size bed instead of in king upstairs. No where to put clothes. Very clean and well stocked. Amazing view. Could use a table on screened porch or in gazebo. We would have enjoyed eating outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Hi, Jane! We appreciate your feedback and are glad you overall enjoyed your stay. The owner is keeping the upstairs closet locked and we are sorry if this caused any inconvenience. We apologize that we didn't add more details on how to access the dock and will work on updating the instructions provided. About 1/4 mile down the road from the cabin to the right is a road that goes down to the riverfront area. The dock for the cabin is down there. We look forward to hosting you again!
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