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Riverfront 3 bedroom 3 bath cabin, soothing rapids, on tubing path, river entry

Riverfront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Right on the Coosawattee River, Rapid-Retreat offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy roasting marshmallows by the fire or unwind in the hot tub while taking in river views. With a game room featuring a pool table and minutes away from Ellijay's town square, this getaway offers something for everyone.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

Riverfront 3 bedroom 3 bath cabin, soothing rapids, on tubing path, river entry

Ready to relax to the soothing sounds of the Coosawattee River? Rapid-Retreat sits right on the main stretch of the river. Whether it is roasting marshmallows, soaking and relaxing in the hot tub or eating on the deck overlooking the river, the calming sounds of the rapids transports you to a world of peace and relaxation. Minutes away, you can also enjoy the local town square of Ellijay and it’s unique shops and restaurants. or take a short drive to Blue Ridge and enjoy its local charm and culinary delights. In between, stop and visit the many vineyards and wineries and make sure you bring back a bottle to enjoy the beautiful sunset while sitting by the fire or relaxing in the water.  But don’t worry, if the weather isn’t perfect, Rapid-Retreat has a game room that features a pool table!  All in All, Rapid-Retreat offers a variety for a relaxing stay. Book today to relax to the sounds of the Coosawattee River!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

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
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

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

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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

Map
Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Pig Hill of Fame - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Engelheim Vineyards - 15 min drive - 7.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Luke’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront 3 bedroom 3 bath cabin, soothing rapids, on tubing path, river entry pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Riverfront 3 bedroom 3 bath cabin, soothing rapids, on tubing path, river entry?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront 3 bedroom 3 bath cabin, soothing rapids, on tubing path, river entry?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront 3 bedroom 3 bath cabin, soothing rapids, on tubing path, river entry located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Talona Lake, Gilmer County Fairgrounds, and Riverside Park. Cartecay River and Tabor House & Civil War Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Riverfront 3 bedroom 3 bath cabin, soothing rapids, on tubing path, river entry Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Great riverfront cabin!

Great vacation cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

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

River Retreat

Nice property. Love to hear the river running. We saw Deer, geese, squirrels, some fish were caught. Overall we had a nice and relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Enjoying the River

we have rented cabins in several different states and this one is one of if not the best one we have rented. It is convenient to the town and shopping. We totally enjoyed our stay and are talking about renting it again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Family Holiday

My family enjoyed the cabin and the associated amenities and wished that we had a longer stay to enjoy them further.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

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

Lovely escape!

We found this cabin very inviting and the wildlife and river beautiful!! The beds were extremely comfortable! We loved it! Fires every night and host made sure we had wood and propane for the grill. Beautiful setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Great cabin with easy access to the water. Clean and comfortable.

Great cabin with easy access to the water. Clean and comfortable.. We loved that each floor had its own bed and bath. Tubing drop off about a mile away and the tube ride back to the house was around an hour.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonia W.

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

Beautiful and cozy

The cabin was gorgeous and cozy. We loved waking up to hear the river and sitting on the porch listening to the birds. As a Floridian the roads were pretty intimidating but in no way ruined our overall experience. The location was excellent close enough to pick up forgotten essentials and a reasonable distance from attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesbia B.

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

Beautiful Cabin Retreat in Coossawattee

I cannot say enough things about this cabin. It is beautiful and located in one of the most peaceful areas of the Coossawattee River Community. The owners are very accomodating and kind. The communication with the them was always good, and questions were answered promptly. There is a lot of deer around for your family to enjoy! To sum up, I highly recommend this cabin. You will not be disappointed! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA Z.

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

Family of 7

We had a wonderful vacation as a family of 7! Comfortable beds, beautiful views of the river, and extremely kind and responsive host! The sound of the river with morning coffee was perfect to set the tone of the day. We all really enjoyed seeing deer throughout the resort as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

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

River Retreat

We had a wonderful stay at this lovely cabin. There was plenty of room for my our family of 5 (14, 15, 16 yo kids), the kitchen and baths were well stocked, house was clean, beds comfy, in a quiet and secluded place along the river. River access was a big plus as it allowed us to do some fly fishing when it wasn’t raining. The porches are amazing with fantastic mountain and river views. The owner was very communicative and pro active with sharing information. Pet friendly with easy check I /out instructions. Coosawatee river is one of our favorite spots!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arleen B.

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

Lovely home, incredible view!

This is such a lovely and welcoming home. The views from all decks were fabulous, we had everything we needed to be comfortable and cook any meals we wanted. We enjoyed the downtown Ellijay area. Soooo many deer around too, they were fun to watch. Can't wait to come back- maybe next time will float the river!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devon K.

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

Vacation

We really enjoyed the property and the surrounding area. The adults enjoyed the relaxing sound of the river while on the deck or sitting around the fire pit was very relaxing. The kids really enjoyed fishing, tubing and playing in the river. The house was very well equipped with kitchen, bed and bath supplies. Highly recommend this house me for anyone looking to stay in the ellijay/blue ridge area
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KM H.

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

Beautiful Cabin with amazing view

Beautiful view, loved the porch space and sitting areas. My toddlers loved the back porch and it was locked so it was very safe. Downstairs definitely got cold, luckily saw the personal heaters on day two and they helped a lot. Wasn’t crazy about the kitchen table because it was very high and only sat four. Loved the toddler/children’s table. Beds were cozy. Sheets great. Beautiful resort, lots of deer and wildlife. Ready to go back. Overall good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

james m., Hope Mills

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

Hear the river

House is great, right on the river. Loved the pool table for down times. Big beds with private baths. Home owner is very responsive! However, your vehicle may need some clearance for the road to the home and the driveway. We drove a sedan and scrubbed the ground a couple times when the car was loaded. It is a rocky dirt road. Otherwise, absolutely no complaints!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie W.

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

So relaxing

The pictures do not disappoint. As soon as you pull in the neighborhood. You are overwhelmed with the fall colors, beautiful scenery, and even some welcome visitors (deer). The cabin itself is right along the riverbank and close to some rapids so you can hear the water from the house with the windows and doors open. The beds were comfortable everything you needed was there. We brought our 17 month old son with us and we felt safe letting him wander. He loved being outside and thought it was the nest thing to see all the wildlife in his backyard. Will 100% stay here again next year around this time. Only next time maybe a little longer.!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Sandra B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice view

Nice view of the river, kitchen and baths well stocked. Owner communicated well, responded quickly. Enjoyed the pool table though it and sticks have seen better days. Lots of deer and some in the yard, which was fun. We enjoyed the rec center even though it is a 20 minute ride. Unfortunately house was not clean enough for us. Oven in kitchen dirty. Shower had mildew and hair. Cobwebs in the rafters and crumbs under the sofa cushions. Decks not blown off or hosed down and windows washed in awhile.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Deidra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time staying at the cabin for one week. Saw lots of deer, went into the river everyday, walked around the community everyday. Great place to stay on vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle M.

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

Perfect “Family Fun” Cabin!

We could not have stayed in a better cabin for our family of three couples and fur babies! This was the cleanest dog friendly cabin we have encountered on VRBO!The owner, Mauricio went above and beyond with his communication and answered any, and every question that I had. Loved that each couple had their own level of privacy with the sleeping arrangements. We soooo enjoyed the deck overlooking the river. We played multiple card games, had several meals out there, enjoyed our morning coffee there, and as previously mentioned, other reviews, we saw many deer. some of my family members actually fed the deer from their hands. Night time consisted of playing pool in the basement along with karaoke from one of our daughter’s portable karaoke machine. That was quite comical. Really enjoyed playing in the river by the rapids and our son-in-law‘s enjoyed the fishing. Had tons of fun taking our tubes down the road a bit and putting in at the river and floating back to our cabin. The cabin was in great proximity to many places to visit/explore! Enjoyed hiking at Tumbling Waters Trail with our dogs and playing in the river there.We visited a few vineyards that we’ve never been to, one being Grapes and Ladder, which is less than 2 miles from the resort entrance. Buckley’s vineyards was amazing with their food trucks, live entertainment, and fireworks. Biguns barbecue was amazing and not far from our cabin. Downtown Ellijay was close by as well as liquor stores, Chick-fil-A, and Walmart.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon K.

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

A second stay

We first stayed here in 2024 and when we planned a return to ellijay/blue ridge we were happy to find the cabin was available again! It's spacious, well equipped, prime riverfront location and easy drive inside coosawattee and to the surrounding cities. We will definitely stay again if we make another trip to the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki G.

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

Restorative place

Brought the family here for the week. Being from Florida it was a great place to get away from the heat. Warm enough to get in the water and play in the river. It was great to enjoy nature without mosquitoes. The lightening bugs put on quite a show every night. I saw more deer in one week than I have seen in my entire life. This is truly a special place. Hope to get back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Peace and Relaxation

A last minute vacation booked for the New Year Holiday couldn’t have been any better. The property was better then described. The property was superbly appointed. Communication with the property owner was stellar. Check in was effortless. The home is perfectly located next to a tranquil river. Getting warm around the fire pit with the family making s’mores on a cold night while sharing stories and listing to the sounds of the river are what dreams are mad of. My family and I had such a great time at this property and we are looking forward to many future stays. Thank you Mauricio for being such a responsive, knowledgeable and helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

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

Wonderful cabin in the woods

We loved staying at this cabin! There was plenty of room for our group to eat and enjoy an evening around the fire. The beds are comfortable and 3 bathrooms made getting ready very easy and quick. We mostly enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the river go by and the numerous deer that came by each day. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Beautiful property

Cabin was just as described. The view and outdoor spaces were great. We enjoyed seeing deer every morning and evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Time with grandparents

Place and location was perfect. Waterfront, awesome backyard with amazing river views. Deer just about everywhere you look. Loved the 2nd level deck! We spent a lot of time on the deck. Beds were very very comfortable. Having 3 full bathrooms for all 3 bedrooms was so nice!! Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024