River Rest: Romantic & Relaxing Setting with Hot Tub on a Trophy Trout Stream

River Rest Cabin is a licensed short-term rental host in Gilmer County, GA, license #003306.

River Rest is THE perfect place to stay for adults (no reservations with children accepted) who seek a private home, quiet surroundings, and an overall luxury destination that is nestled beside a pristine, trout stream featuring a Native American (Cherokee or Anigiduwagi) fish trap.

Access to the cabin involves several outside steps that lead to the main entrance front doors. Thus, the cabin is not not handicapped accessible and not suitable for people with difficulties walking up steps (see photos that show steps leading to the front door). The property uses outdoor video for security surveillance only. Cameras cover the driveway, lower deck, and steps leading up to and including cabin main front entrance doors with lock box. Inside cabin, hot tub area, and main seating area on screened upper deck are private and not in camera view.

No Pets, No children

Adults must be 25+ years of age. (4 adult maximum).

3-Night Minimum stay for all Federal holiday & Special Event weekends such as Valentine's Day weekend (Feb 8-10 or 9-12, 2024) Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 12-15, 2024), Memorial Day (May 24-27, 2024), Labor Day weekend (August 30, 31, Sept 1, 2024), Apple Festival of Gilmer County (2nd and 3rd weekends in October), Thanksgiving Week (4-night minimum)

4-Night Minimum for Major Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Independence Day (July 4th)

WARNING: Under Georgia law, there is no liability for an injury or death of an individual entering these premises if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19. You are assuming this risk by entering these premises. (O.C.G.A. § 51-16-3(a) GA Senate Bill 359)

Travel Tip - Drive to the Property. Access to the cabin once within Coosawattee Resort involves driving on a winding, 2-lane, well-maintained, paved road. The last mile of the drive to the cabin property includes gravel roads with two steep hills. Any guest with limited experience driving on gravel roads with/without hills may want to contact Owner prior to initiating a booking request.

We feature distinctive traditional and antique furnishings, a hot tub, on-site fishing in a trophy trout stream, situated on a quiet, secluded lane in Coosawattee River Resort. (2 night minimum)

Push aside the electronics (although we have WiFi if you can't). Spend time strolling up and down the lane by the house, fishing in the private waters of a trophy trout stream, unwinding in the hot tub, gazing at a star-studded clear night, and bathing in the noises that surround this north Georgia retreat: tree frogs at night, the rush of the burbling creek 24/7 from the comfort of the screened porch. You deserve the rest-and-relaxation. We offer the ideal location that is secluded, yet not isolated from the amenities you need.

Most Popular amenities
... breathtaking beauty of the cabin location
... floating and wading in a private stretch of a refreshing mountain stream
... excellent fly fishing in a trophy trout stream by the cabin
... Beautiful furnishings
... Cozy, at home feel
... hot tub for 5 (delightfully warm on cool spring and summer nights)
... Wireless internet
... 50 feet away from a burbling trout stream
... affordable
... lending library
... OVER 250'private creek frontage on Mountaintown Creek,
up-and-coming trophy trout stream in Georgia
... convenient distance to services
and local attractions

We are a 15 minute drive off Interstate 515 in North Georgia, a 30 minute drive from Amicalola Falls State park, a 25 minute drive from Blue Ridge, a 15-20 minute drive from several apple orchards, 10 minute drive from the fabulous Ellijay Apple Festival, and no distance at all from one of the most beautiful sections of Mountaintown Creek. It's a secluded cabin on a private drive in a REFRESHING environment that has something elegant and enjoyable for all styles and preferences: trout FISHING and TUBING in your FRONT YARD, a hot tub, a clean, mountain creek to splash in, gourmet kitchen, cozy den for the enjoyment of TV, a wood burning FIREPLACE, and a welcoming decor.

The cabin is also near other exciting, outdoor activity sites (golf course, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting).

Our creek front cabin is spacious and will comfortably accommodate 2-4 adult friends, a family of 4, or 2 couples traveling together. It's of course, ideal for a romantic getaway for two.

River Rest is nestled in a secluded area on the Mountaintown Creek: only four other cabins nearby. One cabin is next door to River Rest, the others are not visible from our property. There are no properties within sight across the creek from us, just beautiful undeveloped wooded land. All paved roads, up until the last mile before the cabin. Then, the road turns to gravel, but it is accessible for all types of vehicles. The air seems to feel just a little bit lighter and cooler, and the sleep is always much deeper and peaceful here. It's a short 15-minute drive from the Ellijay square and local grocery, shopping, and dining options.

The creek by the cabin is a TROUT fisher's local pilgrimage site and flows like a gentle river: about 60 feet wide, 1 to 4 feet deep, and perfect for fly fishing, wading, and floating. Local ANGLERS call Mountain town Creek 'one the most picturesque and beautiful trout streams in North Georgia and is quietly becoming one of the best trophy trout streams in the state.'

Enjoy the beauty of a unique, Native American fish-trap in the Mountaintown creek on cabin property. In the morning, wake to a dip in the hot tub or creek, followed by a breakfast on the porch with brewed coffee, pancakes, syrup, and local apples. At night, wrap yourself in a cotton throw on the screened porch and listen to the burbling water. Tubes for floating are provided in season.

This beautiful creek front cabin features unique, traditional décor and amenities. The first floor has 1 bedroom with a queen-sized pencil post bed, 1 bathroom which was updated recently with shower and tub, den, kitchen, dining area with breakfast table, and screened porch and deck.

The second floor has 1 bedroom with 1 queen-sized, post bed, 1 bathroom which was updated recently with a shower, loft with sleeper sofa, and large walk-in closet. All one-of-a-kind furnishings are selected to make you feel at home.

The screened porch has charming, white wicker furniture including a dining table that seats 4, ceiling fans, and rocking chairs. You'll want to sit and stay as long as possible to play some checkers, read a book, or dine with friends and family. The deck has a picnic table for four, and is a great spot for morning coffee.

The HOT TUB is an easy few steps from the door. It is private, faces an undeveloped creekfront lot, seats 5 people, and is accessible from the deck with a great view of the creek.

Last, and our favorite, the cabin has a small and growing 'Lending LIBRARY.' Need a book to read while you are here? Can't finish it during your stay? Fine. Keep it and return it upon your next stay. Leave a book for our other guests if you bring one of your own.

Your friends and family will thank you for selecting a special place for building memories, having fun, and relaxing. River Rest offers a home away from home. You need the rest, and you're always at home at River Rest.



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