Directly on Big Creek/Hot Tub/Game Room/Outdoor Living Space/ Remote/True Cabin Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Directly on Big Creek/Hot Tub/Game Room/Outdoor Living Space/ Remote/True Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Directly on Big Creek/Hot Tub/Game Room/Outdoor Living Space/ Remote/True Cabin located?

This family-friendly Cherry Log cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee National Forest and Rich Mountain Wilderness. Upper River Adventures and Ocoee River are also within 6 mi (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Mar 25, 2025

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Amazing Location

We truly enjoyed our time with our family. Cabin location is convenient to nearby towns and had everything we needed to stay in if we wanted. Martha is a fantastic host!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Feb 18, 2025

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Valentines Cabin Getaway

Our getaway was amazing the cabin was beautiful clean and immaculately decorated and the tranquility of Big Creek was very relaxing. Martha is the greatest premier host ever she’s very kind and informative she makes staying at her properties feels very welcoming.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Dec 18, 2024

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Awesome home - awesome location

Had a great time with my brothers for the weekend - house is extremely well maintained- and was decorated for Christmas which was a nice touch

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Mar 13, 2024

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Great place to stay

This property was in a beautiful peaceful location and the cabins were incredibly clean. We could not get over how clean, neat, and organized the cabins were.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

piyusha Z.

Aug 3, 2023

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Beautiful Cabin

We were 9 ladies and enjoyed our stay very much, very comfortable, very very clean, cabin was in nice water front location. We would be going back again to the same cabin next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Mar 17, 2024

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Cozy cabin

Everything was great! The host was very attentive and accommodating. The cabin was well stocked with everything you need. We enjoyed the added touches of games and outdoor toys.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Dec 29, 2024

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Perfect Christmas Trip!

My family (me/spouse/3 boys ages 10-19/mother in law) stayed here Christmas week. Property looks brand new and was clean, well stocked with everything we needed and even decorated for Christmas! Plenty of hikes available in easy driving distance, grocery store not too far away, and close to Ellijay where we had a breakfast together and shopped in the beautiful town one morning. Also we stayed on property several days of our trip just to fish in the creek (my oldest son caught a couple fish each day) and spend time together. My middle son enjoyed all the games especially in the game room. My youngest loved exploring around the grounds and using his imagination for all sorts of adventures outside. We are already planning a return trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Jun 24, 2024

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We can't say enough about this amazing property. The host Martha was so welcoming, accommodating and always ready to help. The property is stunning, clean and full of activities (you never have to leave). The creek located at the back of the property is stocked with gorgeous rainbow trout (catch and release) and provides a natural soundtrack for relaxation. If you are looking for the perfect compound for your wilderness getaway...look no further!!! Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Jun 7, 2023

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Secluded perfection

From arrival to departure our experience was perfect. The cabin is situated deep in the mountains and perfectly peaceful. The cabin has tons of amenities, and is decorated beautifully. Martha was easy to work with and provided perfect personal touches along the way. While at the cabin we enjoyed fishing and playing in the creek, relaxing in the hot tub, and hiking in the woods. We hope to return again in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

Jun 6, 2024

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Perfect

There is nothing negative I can say about the property. It is remote and absolutely beautiful! We had the best time, the creek was the highlight for our family. The game room is perfect and the bedroom above it is very comfortable. Our group consisted of teenagers to adults and everyone was very pleased. We don’t have one complaint about this place. Martha was an amazing host and quick to respond. The donuts left upon check in were amazing. We will be staying here again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Oct 15, 2023

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Just Right

It was just right! My family of four plus both sets of parents had a great time. Close enough to Ellijay and Blue Ridge to visit both. Cabin was stocked with plenty to do for us and kids (shuffle board tournament became a big hit) along with the fire pit. Sitting listening to the creek was definitely relaxing. Owner was great! Reached out to us before we got there and was very easy and good to work with and very accessible if needed. We all ageed we will be staying there again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Jan 4, 2025

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Perfect cabin with all you’ll need.

We had 2 adults and 5 kids stay here. There was plenty of space and it has all you need to keep the kids occupied. Having the separate cabin/game room was great to send the kids to when the adults needed a break. The new fire pit area was great. Hot tub is always a nice addition and the fact that it is under a covered deck was perfect to sit in while it rained. The best part was the location right on the creek. You could walk right down to the creek without having to deal with hundreds of steps to go down and back up. If you are bringing kids, waders are an absolute must have. The kids absolutely loved being able to walk up and down the creek in the water. Martha was a pleasure to work with. She was always very responsive and helped us with anything we needed. I’d highly recommend this place and would love to come back in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Jul 17, 2023

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Fantastic!

Castaway was perfect in every way! It is peaceful and even more beautiful than the pictures convey. Our family ranged in age from 14 to 73 and each had a wonderful time enjoying all the activities from the creek to the hot tub! The game room was a big hit with our teens. The location is perfect! Martha is a gracious host and definitely goes the extra miles for her guests! Our family is looking forward to returning next year! Thank you, Martha!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Jun 15, 2023

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Magical place

This place is beautiful! The pictures doesn’t do it justice. The 7 of us stayed 3 nights at this roomy cabin in the woods. There was so much to do at the cabin we didn’t need to leave. It went by way too quick. Martha and David were amazing. Any questions I had they were right on it. Martha even made us banana nut bread. So cute! I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Jun 10, 2024

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Much needed Grammy & PawPaw time

Perfect place for a quiet and peaceful gathering. Amenities galore. Super clean and comfortable. The grands loved throwing rocks in the stream, catching and releasing tadpoles, playing with the many creek toys and other outdoor games available. S’mores at the amazing fire pit and a dip in the hot tub closed out the fun filled days. The birthday boy said “this was the best birthday ever!” Martha is a wonderfully helpful and kind host. She even had a gift and birthday cookie cake for my grandson! We will definitely return one day!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Jul 24, 2023

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Wedding weekend

We booked this cabin for the weekend as it was fairly close to my sons wedding venue, Summit Farm. It was everything advertised and more. Martha was so sweet and even left us a card and donuts for our stay. We had 8 adults and we had plenty of room. Our favorite part was the screened porch and the swing right by the creek to relax before the day got busy. The extra room in the game room area was very nice and have every one plenty of room and privacy. The cabin is as immaculate. We didn’t have time to use the hot tub, but plan to return soon to just relax and enjoy the cabin and creek.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

Jul 5, 2023

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Beautiful and perfectly appointed cabin

We loved the cabin, the beautiful property and the owner was super sweet and helpful. We had absolutely everything we could have needed to keep our young family entertained - our kids were completely in love and stayed occupied playing outside, catching tadpoles, picking blackberries, and playing in nature the whole trip! The creek access is absolutely ideal for young children - gradual entry, no steep bank or big rocks to navigate. The only note is that the wi-fi signal was not ample for us to do work or take work calls, so if that is on your agenda as it was ours for part of our stay, plan accordingly! The town of Blue Ridge is very cute, as was Ellijay. Both are about 30 mins away.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

Mar 31, 2024

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Fantastic Getaway

My family spent three nights here. It is a wonderful property with great access to a creek right in the backyard! The property is well tended and the cleanest rental we’ve stayed at. The beds and linens were extremely comfortable. Kitchen appliances and dishes were in pristine condition, which really helped you feel at home. The owner, Martha, is available if you have any questions, and she even greeted us with warm fresh banana bread after our first night. The kids were never bored! There were several family board games, outside games such as foosball and corn hole, and a hot tub! I enjoyed reading a book on a wooden swing down by the creek. We spent each afternoon by the fire pit, enjoying s’mores. It was secluded, yet accessible (25 minutes to Blue Ridge). We look forward to coming back for a longer stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER S.

Sep 4, 2023

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Family is Everything

This year, we decided to have our family vacation in the mountains, Blue Ridge mountains. Oh did we get lucky. We had the most beautiful cabin, with the best hospitality. Our host/manager was thoughtful and caring. She made us feel right at home. Our cabin came equipped with absolutely everything a family would need. There were so many indoor/outdoor activities/games we only left the cabin to do grocery shopping. It gave us the opportunity to bond with our family especially our teen children. We came back home recharged, closer than ever and a bit nostalgic of our time spent at the cabin. It was absolutely everything my family needed. We are looking forward to our next stay at our home away from home.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Apr 12, 2023

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Beautiful and Spacious Cabin

The pictures do not do it justice. We all loved it. Myself, husband, his parents, my 14 year and my 27 year old and wife along with my 1 year old grandbaby. We had plenty of room, the water steps from the house was clear and cool. The guys loved fishing and we just all had a good time hanging out with each other. The old bridge that you can use to drive across to the property was a great background for pictures. The game room was like an extra cabin for my son and his family to sleep in. I can just go on and on. I would recommend anyone looking for a place to stay to choose here, you would not be disappointed. The owner Martha went above and beyond helping and making sure we had everything we needed. She even stopped by at check in to make sure we were able to get in the cabin early and stopped by at check out to make sure our stay was great. Thanks again Martha you are the best and sweetest person I have dealt with using VRBO. Lisa Dover and Family

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Jan 6, 2025

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Amazing Property and Host!

Castaway is truly a hidden gem! The location couldn’t be more perfect—conveniently situated between Ellijay and Blue Ridge, yet tucked away just enough to provide a serene and peaceful retreat. The newly added firepit is an absolute highlight, perfect for cozy evenings under the stars. The cabin itself is spotless, thoughtfully organized with clear labels on everything (a small but incredibly helpful touch), and exceptionally comfortable.What truly sets this experience apart, though, is Martha. Having stayed in numerous short-term rentals, I can confidently say she is unmatched. Her communication was prompt and attentive, and she went above and beyond to ensure my boys and I had everything we needed for an unforgettable stay. She even showed a genuine interest in making sure we had a fantastic experience.I can’t recommend Castaway enough and am already looking forward to returning!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

Jul 13, 2024

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Great Place

We had a great stay. Cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Host was awesome, available and helpful. Super nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera F.

Jun 26, 2024

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Big Birthday Celebration

This place was Amazing!! Peaceful and relaxing. The cabin had everything you would need. Martha was so kind and attentive if you had any questions or needed anything. My husband said that this was the best birthday ever and was so happy I found this cabin and location. We look forward to our next trip to Castaways. Vera F.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Apr 7, 2024

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Amazing Family Vacation on the Big Creek!!

We chose this property for our mom’s 80th birthday celebration because she loves to trout fish and this offered a very gentle walk to the waters edge and had only two steps into the main level featuring full bedrooms and bath on main. The host, Martha, was an absolute pleasure to work with and left no stone unturned when it came to both decorating and provisioning the property. Everything was perfect and we’ll definitely return!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M., Macon, Bibb

Jan 23, 2024

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AMAZING GETAWAY!!

My family thoroughly enjoyed our short visit to Castaway . I am a neat freak and was excited to see that the owner takes pride in cleanliness and organization. At first concerned that we were far from stores but it turned out to make for some great quality time with family. Only ate out once. Wonderful kitchen to prepare meals. So many amenities. Lovely view and sound of rushing waters from Big Creek. You score a 5 with us. Thanks again for a wonderful experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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