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Chestatee River Cabin

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View from back deck
View from back deck
Fire pit
View from back deck
Back Porch

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests love the scenic riverfront views.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

King

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

King Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Queen Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Chestatee River Cabin

This adorable riverside home on the Chestatee is just minutes from historic downtown Dahlonega, wineries and wedding venues. Only 7 miles from GA 400, the location is central to everything you would want to do and see. Enjoy the scenery and wildlife from the large covered deck, rain or shine. You can hear the peaceful sound of nearby rapids from the deck. Songbirds, as well as duck, blue herons, deer and the elusive river otter make an appearance from time to time. No Smoking Indoors, NO Pets & NO Parties or Events.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number Lumpkin Co. Business License # 4002
Property # 7666298
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

About the area

Dahlonega

Located in Dahlonega, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Crisson Gold Mine and Consolidated Gold Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo and North Georgia Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Yahoola Creek Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Tumlin House & Vineyard. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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Dahlonega, GA

What's nearby

  • Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Crisson Gold Mine - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Kaya Vineyard & Winery - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Frogtown Cellars - 13 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 30 min drive
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tomato House Farms - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chestatee River Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chestatee River Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chestatee River Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chestatee River Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chestatee River Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo and Chattahoochee National Forest. Crisson Gold Mine and Three Sisters Vineyards are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 324 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and the host was so nice and friendly to the boys.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2026
We enjoyed hosting you and hope you and the boys can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house. Host was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2026
We enjoyed hosting you and hope you can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful & relaxing the cabin had everything you would need and very clean. We will be back again.The host was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2026
Thank you for staying at our river home. We enjoyed hosting you and hope you can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin for a nice relaxing getaway. Had everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the river. Good location. Close to downtown Dahlonega and just a short ride to Helen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2026
We enjoyed hosting you and hope you can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fully equiped with all that was needed and more. Would have liked the fireplace available as we did have a few chilly nights but was fine with it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2026
Thank you for staying with us. We hope we can host you again someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is truly an outstanding property. Fully stocked kitchen for any need to assist in cooking. Beautiful furniture that was extremely comfortable. The scenery is unbelievable, the location…perfect. Watched a bald eagle, blue heron and several deer. Best of all was the owner, our neighbor who welcomed us, and came by to wish us well when we left. We love Dahlonega, and will always keep this home in the forefront.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2026
We enjoyed hosting you and hope you can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful setting. Beautiful house well decorated great porch and very friendly host one of our favorite places. If I had to knit, I’d say, brighten up the interior a bit in the kitchen and living room.. we love the place
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
We enjoyed hosting you and hope you can come again someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wiley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd visit and it is a perfect location and the views are amazing on the River.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2025
We enjoyed hosting you and hope you can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and well kept.The setting by the river is very peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2026
We enjoyed hosting you and hope you can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TERRI H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Thank you for staying with us. We hope you can return someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and the home had everything you would need. It was very clean and loved that each bedroom had it's own bathroom. The location was perfect, and easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bruce's place is awesome and was incredibly clean! Everything was well stocked. Check in was guick and easy. Excellent value! The deck and the view were great! Bruce's communication and response time were very quick.We would definitely stay here again if we revisited the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar, 2026
Thank you for staying with us. We enjoyed hosting you and hope you can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay at this cabin. It’s always exceptionally clean nicely decorated for Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec, 2025
Thank you for staying with us again. We hope you can come back again someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was clean and as advertised. A truly pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2025
We enjoyed hosting you and hope you can return someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was terrific! Immaculately clean, nicely updated, all types of amenities, including hair dryer, make-up mirror (game changer in my opinion), nice shampoo/body wash, coffee pods, sugar AND some creamer in the fridge. It was just very clean and really thoughtful. Met the owner Bruce who was so pleasant and helpful! Little town of Dahlonega was super charming with really friendly folks. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Thank you for those chocolates. We just ate the whole box while sitting on the porch. And the Bald Eagle flew by while we were eating them. We hope you can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and superb hosts! Already looking forward to returning to enjoy more of the beautiful North GA miuntains!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for Thanksgiving. Wonderful place to stay.Very clean and comfortable. View was amazing. Would defiantly stay there again if visiting
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec, 2025
We enjoyed hosting you and hope you can come back someday. Happy Holidays.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin by the river stocked with everything you could possibly need while away from home. You can tell that the owners put thought into the decor and making everything cozy and comfortable. We look forward to visiting again when it's warm enough to enjoy the back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Thank you for staying with us. We hope you can come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the easiest 5 star review I have ever given. The host was welcoming and made himself available for anything we might need. But we really didn't need anything because the property was so well maintained and had everything we needed. Will definitely be a repeat visitor!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2026
Thank you for staying with us. We enjoyed hosting you and hope you can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location if you want to visit the wineries and hiking trails. 15 min to downtown Dahlonega. Nice house, well maintained and a great view of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2026
Thank you for staying with us. We hope you can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great house to stay at! It was very clean and neat. The view outback is wonderful with the running river. Also great water pressure in the showers!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov, 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We hope you can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here. Beautifully decorated with the charm fitting a riverside cabin. Bruce was a friendly and courteous host. This floor plan was very comfortable to spend time relaxing and soaking in the natural setting next to the river. We would love to visit here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec, 2025
We enjoyed hosting you and hope you can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, Cabin was very clean and stocked with everything needed for a relaxing weekend. Family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We hope you can come back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, clean, wonderfully furnished and stocked with everything needed to enjoy a wide range of activities. We especially enjoyed the river view!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We hope you can come back someday.
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay. Wish we had more time to enjoy the cabin and surrounding nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We hope you can come back someday.

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