Escape to Cartecay River Dreams, a secluded Georgia mountain cabin rental nestled in the gated community of The Bluffs of Cartecay. Soak up the serene atmosphere with river frontage, a hot tub, and outdoor grill overlooking the water. Enjoy modern comforts inside with hardwood floors and large windows offering wildlife views.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Luxury Riverfront Cabin - Pet Friendly
Welcome When you lead a busy, hectic, overscheduled life, you need the peaceful, quiet respite that a Georgia mountain cabin rental provides. You’ll find it at Cartecay River Dreams, the perfect place to slow down, decompress, breathe the fresh mountain air, and relax in an idyllic wooded, waterfront setting.
About the Area Surrounded by trees in a gated community in Ellijay called The Bluffs of Cartecay, this gorgeous Satterwhite-built log home sits on two secluded acres, with over 200 feet of Cartecay river frontage and no other cabins in sight. It’s the ultimate in privacy, but less than two miles to the shopping complex, four miles to the restaurants and antique shopping in Ellijay and just miles to downtown Blue Ridge.
The Spot If you love the water, you can enjoy it in several forms here, whether it’s listening to the sound of the rushing river from the back deck or the brook from the front yard, soaking in the hot tub, or sitting by the backyard pond. The Cartecay River is just steps from the back door, so you can fish to your heart’s content and grill your catch for dinner on the outdoor grill overlooking the river. The outside areas are designed for outdoor living, with rockers and patio chairs to relax in, a 50” TV, wraparound porches and three fire pits to warm you.
The Living Area Inside, the cabin is a beautiful mix of rustic elegance and modern comfort, with soaring vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and large windows overlooking the Cartecay River providing a bright and airy feel and wildlife décor to highlight the nature theme. Reclining chairs, sofa and loveseat, a stacked stone gas fireplace and 65” TV with DVD make the great room a warm and welcoming place to relax and unwind.
The Kitchen The spacious kitchen is fully equipped and furnished with solid wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an icemaker, coffee maker and more. The adjacent dining area seats up to seven, plus three at the breakfast bar.
The Bedrooms You’ll slumber in comfort in your choice of three bedrooms, each with luxury bedding, a 50” TV, and ceiling fan. The master bedroom overlooks the river and features a king log bed and zero gravity massage chair, and a private bath with granite counters, walk-in shower, double showerheads, double vanities, and a walk-in closet. The second bedroom also overlooks the river and features a queen log bed. The third bedroom is set up with two twin log beds. Both share a bath with a step-in tub/shower, granite counters and a linen closet.
The Game/Movie Room The cabin comes with a well-equipped garage game room, featuring a pool table, foosball, darts, A 50” TV and a multitude of board games for every age. The movie room above comes with a 75” TV with streaming service that will keep the kids occupied while parents enjoy some quiet time.
Other Amenities The cabin’s other amenities include Wi-Fi, Roku, washer/dryer off the kitchen, paved roads throughout the neighborhood and leading to the cabin, a large gravel driveway with plenty of parking available on the driveway or on the parking pad in front of the garage, a fishing dock, and stairs that lead directly into the river. It’s dog friendly too, so you can bring your furry best friend with you as you enjoy your unforgettable getaway at Ruby River Cabin.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Extra $30 for dogs that are more than 50 lbs
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Ellijay, this cabin is on the waterfront. Cohutta Wildlife Management Area and Cartecay River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking. Visit our Ellijay travel guide
Is Luxury Riverfront Cabin - Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury Riverfront Cabin - Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury Riverfront Cabin - Pet Friendly?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury Riverfront Cabin - Pet Friendly located?
This family-friendly Ellijay cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cartecay River, Ellijay Marketplace and Pig Hill of Fame. Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Chattahoochee National Forest are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Luxury Riverfront Cabin - Pet Friendly Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Beautiful location/property - the cabin was very nice, neat and well stocked. The river view, hot tub, fire pit, games, location and easy access to downtown Ellijay and surrounding towns was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will plan a return visit in the future. The only negative I can note is the early 10am checkout time.
Our family enjoyed this property so much! It was a perfect place for a family getaway. We also loved downtown Elijay and it was a short drive up to Blue Ridge. We would love to stay here again!
From the time we arrived we loved the cabin, it was clean and so cozy. The jacuzzi was very clean and was wonderful to use in the cool evenings and the fire pit was also a big hit. The location was very close to all types of things (i.e. grocery and activities). The ambience with the flowing river in the backyard was very serene. We highly recommend this wonderful cabin. The host Anthony was extremely responsive and just a pleasure to communicate with.
House was very nice ! Very well equipped and host was always timely with communication.
The river was all you could want for tubing.
I would definitely stay again.
We go to the north Georgia mountains every year with our family to fish and relax. We had a wonderful time at this cabin on the Coosawatee River in Ellijay. The cabin and surrounding grounds were beautiful and had everything we needed. We’ll book it again.
We had a great time relaxing by the river! It was the perfect getaway. The accommodations were very nice for our little family. My kids loved being able to fish by the river, warm up in the hot tub after hiking, and enjoyed s’mores by the fire almost every night! The host was even so gracious to help us find something we left behind after we realized it upon returning back home. It was a wonderful week or relaxing and family time, and we will absolutely stay again when we come back to Ellijay! Thank you!
The property was everything clean inviting
relaxing and the hot tub was amazing. Had a great time with family. The only negative was the directions on the GPS wasn't great and it was hard to find. The furbabies had everything they needed to. Bowls a crate . I took there wireless fence and they to enjoyed the property and privacy.
This property is beautiful. The cabin sits at the end of a road with few neighbors. The cabin and hot tub are well maintained. There was an issue with the cleaning crew that the homeowner addressed during our stay. Things I wish I had known when booking the property is that the highway runs directly across the creek from the property, so there is traffic noise when outside. Also, there is a warehouse across the creek and a bright advertising sign. These issues are likely less noticeable during the spring and summer when the leaves are full.
FYI mosquitoes were bad in the garage/game room unable to stay in the room due to bites.
The flowers for my mom were very thoughtful and appreciated.
Location and view to the busy road was disappointing.
What a wonderful home away from home! The hosts thought of EVERYTHING!!! Beds & couches are comfy, linens are plush (robes included), tons of kitchen essentials, surprise S’Mores kits, exciting game room, inviting porches & fire pit, lovely hot tub & absolutely beautiful river with easy access! This cabin is PERFECT.
One thing to note ~ Please be aware that this property is right on the river, which is awesome, but directly across the river is a pretty busy highway & the road noise definitely changes the “feel” of the property. You get busy road noise from 6am - 10pm.
Kristie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Brent E.
Dec 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
My Family’s Experience
Usually I would start a review with a list of all the positives. In this case, I want to mention the negatives first so that other travelers will hopefully see what I missed. Not only did I miss some of the more truthful reviews, the descriptive listing provided was a bit misleading. This property is NOT quiet and secluded. Directly behind the house is a beautiful river. But then you are looking directly at the back of a paint and body shop that is on a loud and heavily traveled highway. Unfortunately, the noise made worse by dumpsters being emptied. My last complaint is the mention of three outdoor fire pits to stay warm by. There’s one with no starter or wood to burn.
The house itself is great!! Very, very clean and comfortable with everything we needed.
I was looking for a quiet, secluded mountain getaway to enjoy with my family. While we enjoyed our time together, this particular property with the given description was disappointing.
Brent E.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Anna P.
Nov 13, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication
Good, Not Great
The curb appeal at the front of the cabin is everything we were hoping for. The front yard is very large and the overall appearance of the front of the cabin is very appealing. The neighborhood where the cabin is located is very nice. The furniture in the house was very comfortable. It was a cozy place. The location to the grocery store was very convenient and we really enjoyed the hot tub!
There were some issues with the cabin that are worth mentioning before the next group arrives: The blinds need dusting really, really badly. Only half of the screen on the outdoor TV works. The other half of the screen is black. The water pressure in the cabin was never strong enough for our kids to use their own shower—they used the shower in the master bedroom for the entire stay. Although we knew there would be road noise, we were bummed that it was so loud and so busy. Also, the listing mentioned all the fishing we could do at the cabin. There was no fishing equipment that we could find on the property, which was a huge let down to our little boy who loves to fish. The remote control car in the game room also never worked, which was also very disheartening to our kids who wanted to play with it. The bag of complimentary marshmallows was open upon arrival, so we had to throw them away. We are not a fussy family, so we tolerated the issues with the cabin. However, the next bunch may not be so forgiving.
Anthony was an amazing host. The cabin was great, cozy and tastefully decorated…we spent much needed family time. Close to everything in Ellijay. Would love to come back again!!
We had a wonderful stay! The home was very spacious, spotless, and extremely comfortable. The location was perfect—just a short drive to downtown Ellijay—yet the property itself felt private and serene. The house and grounds were absolutely gorgeous, and our group had the best time. Highly recommend this property for anyone visiting the area!