Hosting a retreat, family reunion, girls or couples weekend or special occasion? Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Hosting a retreat, family reunion, girls or couples weekend or special occasion? pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Hosting a retreat, family reunion, girls or couples weekend or special occasion? located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cohutta Overlook and Potatopatch Spring. Cohutta Wildlife Management Area and Tabor House & Civil War Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Oct 22, 2024

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Great property

This is a wonderful house. It is large enough for a big group or family and there is ample space to eat and visit. Wonderful location - surrounded by peaceful nature.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

Feb 9, 2025

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Relaxing women’s retreat

A group of ladies from church gathered this weekend at your amazing property. It’s the second year in a row we have come and we will be back! We absolutely love the serene setting. The house was well appointed inside and out and we had ample room for cooking, playing games, and chatting in your comfy living spaces. There was plenty of room for us to sleep in luxury and we loved the outdoor fireplace. Thanks again for hosting us!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Aug 6, 2021

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Perfect for large group

This was a beautiful area to spend time with family from far away. The decks were great to spend time on, the property was wonderful to explore, and the nearby swimming holes were perfect fun for the kids. The house was comfortable for our group and well furnished for a comfortable vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Misti W.

Nov 15, 2021

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The Most Perfect Place on Earth!

This place has it all--creek, fishing pond, multiple fire pits and hiking trails, privacy, and no wifi/cell service. We enjoyed it so much that we are already talking about booking it again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly P., Georgia

Feb 11, 2024

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Beautiful home and relaxing women’s retreat

12 ladies from our church gathered to recharge and relax in this beautiful hidden gem in Ellijay. We hiked, shopping, cooked, played games, and relaxed in the amazing home. We will definitely return to make this an annual thing. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Mar 9, 2020

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Perfect Getaway

Was looking for a place in close proximity to good hiking and mt. biking that would accommodate our group of friends. Wit’s End worked out perfectly, and we had a blast. Looking forward to going back with our kids - this place is paradise.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

Aug 20, 2024

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Wits End

First off, our hosts John and Laurie were terrific. Involved, available and tried to make our stay as good as possible. The house is tremendous. Well laid out, well stocked and comfortable. The property is beautiful and fun to explore. Every one of us had a great time. Just overall a great experience. Would book again without a doubt.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Mar 12, 2024

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Quaint wedding

We stayed here for a few days and had a wedding ceremony with our closest family and friends. This property is perfect! It was so calming and relaxing to listen to the creek running through it. Also, the property itself is gorgeous and so is the house. We will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

May 1, 2024

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Jesse and Tori wedding

The place was very nice, clean and spacious. John was a great host, very friendly and accommodating. The creek running through was an extra blessing with relaxing and tranquil setting .All of our family we very happy we chose this home for our large family gathering. Thank you John and God Bless you and your family.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana W.

Aug 6, 2022

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Magical Mountain Getaway

Of all the rental properties we've tried over the years, this was by far our favorite and the most special. It was perfect place to getaway and spend quality time as a family. The lack of cell service made this the best vacation we've had in a while! We especially loved wading in the creek and making s'mores on the screened-in porch. The interior of the home was spacious and well-appointed. Fabulous stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harriett F.

Oct 3, 2024

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Relaxing, beautiful and spacious!

This was perfect for our group of 8. The kitchen was stocked with every appliance we could think of. Plenty of gathering space on the main with great dining space. Very clean and neat. We spent some time at the pavilion by the creek. The rushing water is so peaceful and can be heard from the house. Everyone was wishing we had another day. The house can handle very a large group, but is designed for comfort and conversation. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and answered any questions we had before the trip quickly. We are already planning another trip and this is where everyone wants to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra J., Mount Juliet

Jun 11, 2021

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Peaceful

Our stay was rejuvinating for the soul. The house is thoughtfully decorated. We enjoyed the field guides. John's binder was so helpful in planning our daily adventures. John was quick to respond to all of our inquiries. The Conasauga songbird trail was wonderful. The drive up the mountain was beautiful and adventurous (gravel road all the way to the top). We loved our stay at Wit's End.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jana W.

Jun 27, 2023

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Total Bliss at Wit's End

We recently returned from our second summer stay at Wit's End, and I can confirm you won't find anywhere like it! From the creeks meandering through the property to the feeling of total seclusion, it's truly a magical place. The house was recently renovated and now has an expanded main level that was perfect for our group, with two full size dining tables and two seating areas, not to mention the seating area on the porch! This allowed for the kids to be doing puzzles in one area while the adults were reading in another and lots of space for us to spread out. Can't wait till our next trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Jan 29, 2024

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Wit's End

Wit's End was perfect for our stay. There were 10 adults and the home was exactly what we were looking for. The main living, dining and kitchen area is spacious with plenty of room to spread out and plenty of comfortable seating. The 2 large tables make meals and games especially enjoyable. The check-in process was seamless and communication with the owner was great. Sitting on the beautiful deck listening to the flow of water over the rocks in the river was truly peaceful. The outdoor space is just as beautiful as the indoor space. Already looking to book Wit's End again next year for our annual retreat.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy T.

Jan 15, 2024

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Family getaway

My 3 sisters, our families, & our mother have been going on a long weekend trip for the past 14 years. This property was our absolute favorite! It was in a great location & easy to travel to. The property was surrounded by beautiful trees & streams. There were adorable little bridges & even a lookout platform. The property was great for hiking or just relaxing. The 7 bedrooms & 7 1/2 baths were just what our large group needed. There was plenty of space. We loved the huge tables for meals & the large kitchen for preparing meals. The communication with the property manager was quick & very informative. We definitely would like to book this property again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Jul 28, 2023

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Family Vacation at Wit’s End

Our family of 14 had a wonderful time at Wit’s End. The house and property exceeded our expectations for comfort and scenic beauty. We spent each day surrounded by the sounds of nature. Our 6 grandchildren, ranging in ages from 2 - 6 played in the stream, ran in the fields, hiked like little troopers, and giggled until they fell fast asleep each night. We explored the area, found wonderful fishing ponds, swimming holes, and tubed down the refreshingly cold river. The owner couldn’t have been kinder to work with and we hope to return for many more years to come. Thank you for helping us to create lifelong memories with our family. The Phillips Family July 23-27 , 2023

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Jul 29, 2024

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Amazing property and home!

One of our best stays yet! Our family of 10 adults and 6 kids between 3-12 absolutely loved our time at Wit’s End. With seven bedrooms and tons of bathrooms, everyone had the space they needed and more. This is truly a reunion house with two large tables, two kitchens and two laundry facilities. So, instead of being able to “sleep 16”.(but you find the kitchen table that seats 8, this home can actually accommodate everyone! We enjoyed playing at the creek, walking the BEAUTIFUL grounds, hanging at the pavilion and reading in the hammocks. We took a couple day trips to nearby Lakes, went hiking and visited a nearby apple orchard (that was really a store, but was great.) Visited Blue Ridge and the town of Ellijay and did four puzzles! Loved the comfortable furniture, the layout (good for gathering and games) and were so thankful for the well-stocked kitchen and many books and magazines. Honestly, really loved this spot and would highly recommend! Even saw a Mama bear and her three cubs!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Y.

Nov 11, 2024

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Lovely place for small wedding!

I can’t brag on this property enough! It’s in a beautiful location, tons of room for guests to spread out, soooo clean and very convenient for any small gathering or event. We decided to have our wedding there and made a weekend of it with our closest friends and family. Our best man/family and maid of honor/family stayed with our family of four in the cabin and we didn’t even take up all of the beds. The property itself is very serene and quiet, and the house is gorgeous inside and out. The kids/teens loved having their own space downstairs and enjoyed the outdoor fireplace for hanging out. My fav part was the large deck with the sounds of the babbling brook coming up from below. They keep the home VERY clean and organized, their cleaning lady Miss Kim must work overtime cuz that place was spotless and super organized. They have several things that you need to save you a trip to town if you forget anything. Only complaints are the wonky driveway, but that really can’t be helped, and cell service is terrible. Make sure to read the planning packet sent to you by the host, cuz we had “fun” trying to find the WiFi password the first night until I just called him. But he responded very quickly and we didn’t need anything else during our stay. We ended up just writing it on a chalkboard piece for future guests lol. Definitely would love to rent again for a family weekend to relax and enjoy some hiking. Worth every penny!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia L.

Jun 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

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Living Nightmare

It was a nightmare. We were double booked. I booked and paid in full August of 2023. When we got there , another family was entering. They booked on another platform. We booked on VRBO - 10 months ago. I had 20 family members coming and the owner gave the other family the place. He said is was a VRBO mistake. I question - wasn't he informed when we booked and paid on 8/2023? We were without a place to go. I was sick. VRBo was not helpful in helping us find another place. We got lucky and booked a last minute place in Morganton, GA. The owner was great - she did accommodate for our last minute crisis. I was very upset that VRBO was unable to help us and I'm not sure I trust the owner with this oversight. Don't understand why he didn't know months ago this place was rented. I hope this never happens to you!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby W.

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Aug 22, 2024

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Great space where you are not on top of each other

The house is very large and easily accommodated 3 couples and 4 teenagers. The youngest crew was happy in the basement where the TV, game system and pool table are housed. There was an odor issue caused by a leaky shower drain in the basement, but the host called a plumber for it once notified. The different floors are very soundproofed, you really couldn’t hear anything from one floor to the next, great for getting away. The porch was nice. We had to reset a breaker before the ceiling fans would work out there, but they created a great breeze and kept flying bugs away. The amenities and thoughtful touches in the house are numerous. We loved the separate butler’s pantry and coffee bar. The bears made many, many appearances. There were at least 10 different bears that we could tell apart, and they are not afraid to come right up on the porch. We have pictures where the mama bear’s nose is pressed to the kitchen window while her three cubs played on top of our car. One larger male tore the top off the bear box on the side of the house one night. He didn’t manage to get into the one on the front porch. It’s smaller and boxed in on three sides. So I’d call for more frequent pickup of trash rather than use the side box. My mom didn’t get out and enjoy as much of the property as planned because the bears were so close throughout the days. They were not very afraid of people and didn’t scatter very quickly if we yelled. They posed for a lot of pictures.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliy Y.

Feb 15, 2024

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Youth Retreat

The property was absolutely beautiful. We had a youth retreat at this house and they had a great time. Host was very responsive to our needs. Would definitely come back here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Jul 19, 2022

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Amazing Nature Get-Away

We took our four teenage boys here for three nights and two days. We definitely needed more time! The house is beautiful, and the land truly expansive! We specifically wanted no wifi to get the boys off their phones. There was so much to keep them busy....games in the house, outside to explore, and nearby outdoor adventures as well. Thanks for opening your home to us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Vicki C.

Jun 15, 2022

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Nice, quiet place

My family enjoyed the stay at Wit's End. The property was well-stocked and clean for the most part. The only issue we had was that the floor of the upstairs shower wasn't clean and we ran short on toilet paper. The pavilion below the house was nice and stocked with cut wood so we roasted marshmallows. The kitchen had plenty of cooking and baking supplies and was convenient to work in, which was nice since we didn't want to go to town for most meals. One suggestion: the doors were incredibly squeaky, so I would suggest some WD-40 so future guests don't have to worry about waking up others.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Mar 28, 2022

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Unplug & Reconnect

No wifi may freak you out at first, but this place is absolutely beautiful! We all ended up being grateful for the chance to unplug and reconnect with each other. The hikes around the property were wonderful and the scenery was pretty as a picture! The house included a well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, fireplaces, games and puzzles. We had so much fun hanging out that we never even went into Ellijay. We just stayed at the house the whole time. We did venture up to Barnes Creek Falls which was totally worth it. We loved this property and would totally come back here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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