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Relax at the Lake Side Retreat

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A wooden staircase leading to a deck with a view of a lake surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a large window overlooking a forest.
A multi-level wooden cabin with balconies, surrounded by dense forest.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering forest views.
A wooden cabin with a snow-covered pathway leading to it, surrounded by trees and a lake.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Double Futons

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Second bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Ridge Lake and Cohutta Wildlife Management Area, while Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Baugh House Fannin County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Ellijay Marketplace are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Chattahoochee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cartecay River - 12 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 13 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 15 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 22 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falls - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pig - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Megs Tipsy Truck - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Flat Branch Rd. - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Brown Bag - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax at the Lake Side Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Relax at the Lake Side Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax at the Lake Side Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax at the Lake Side Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax at the Lake Side Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ellijay River Vineyards and Sugar Creek Raceway. Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Ellijay Marketplace 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. 96 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, spacious for a family of four, we had a great time. Two small towns within 20 minutes of the location to visit to see shops and get breakfast. Just overall beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic trip! The cabin was perfect, and the access to the water was so easy. The drive into downtown Elijay was so quick and easy, Cabin had great views and was very well kept. We will be coming here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive and the place was cozy and perfect for a weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and very comfortable cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time. We loved our stay. Cabin was gorgeous and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location to be able to experience both Ellijay and Blue Ridge. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. Owner was very communicative and helpful. Would book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as listed, cant wait for next years trip back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a cozy cabin, fully stocked with everything you could think of. Peaceful and quiet and close to charming Ellijay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin by the Lake

We had a great time, great location, and fantastic stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, comfortable cabin with amazing views.

Had a wonderful stay and the cabin was fully stocked and so comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorable Spring Break

Not only was this cabin beautiful and clean but the host was amazing. Great stay, we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside retreat

An amazing home with amazing hosts! A perfect family retreat that we are so thankful to have enjoyed. This is truly a special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Great stay! Would recommend. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

Very clean and incredible fishing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Summer Getaway

My husband and I stayed here with our two young kids and it was perfect. We enjoyed all of the outdoor amenities and the location. The cabin was fully stocked with everything we needed and was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

Stayed here for a girls weekend and we had the best time! We loved the view and the hot tub!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was very nice. Lots of stairs to climb to get to the hot tub. Not an issue at all. Overall experience was very nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

Location was quiet, yet not too remote, and the house was inviting and spacious. We enjoyed the views of the small lake and the house had everything we needed. We will definitely be visiting again in the spring when we can enjoy the canoe and fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome getaway

Perfect location between Blue ridge and elijay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Christmas vacation

We had a fantastic time! The cabin was lovely and we really enjoyed Ellijay and Blue Ridge . Thank you so much for sharing the cabin with my family!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

McCarthy

Great property for families. Cleanliness and seclusion were just what we needed during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break getaway

We wanted somewhere not too far from home, that would be relaxing for our family and also pet friendly. It had everything we needed. We hope to visit again soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin

Great stay in this cozy cabin. Host was great to work with. Enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family visit

Lovely place for our family to relax and reunite! So peaceful and has everything we needed! Will go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent home and the location was perfect.

Nice weekend get away for us. Cabin was perfect. Host was available for any questions we had. Overall a great time was had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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