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Luxury Riverfront Cabin - Pet Friendly

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Ellijay, GA
  • Pig Hill of Fame
    5 min drive
  • Ellijay Marketplace
    6 min drive
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum
    7 min drive
  • Dalton, GA (DNN-Dalton Municipal)
    59 min drive

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About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Pig Hill of Fame and Ellijay Marketplace. .This family-friendly cabin is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Tabor House & Civil War Museum and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Pig Hill of Fame - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Piedmont Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Happy Family II - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mucho Kaliente Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Anthony

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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)
Note from host: Extra $30 for dogs that are more than 50 lbs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Luxury Riverfront Cabin - Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kim C.

House
It was good. There was only 1 roll of paper towels for a 3 night, 4 day stay. There was shredded lettuce dropped on the inside of the refrigerator. You couldn't watch the same thing on any tv on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in July
Very nice visit with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

monika J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury Riverfront Cabin, with a great view of the river
Very nice place, enjoyed the cabin layout and amenities, great river view! Great location. Would like to stay again at a later date,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Great stay at this property. Very clean with great amenities and close to grocery and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James V., Palatka fl

Liked: Cleanliness
River retreat
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

The Saint Luc Fam

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Amazing
My family had a wonderful time. The Cabin was very clean and beautiful. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break family vacation
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

Liked: Cleanliness
GA Cabin
Clean & nice property for a getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Had a relaxing couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick getaway
Quick getaway to decompress much needed Everything was just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Brent E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Anna P.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and relaxing
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home away from home.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation at its best
Beautiful cabin, very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saundra E., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
The best weekend away!
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
The house was clean and beautiful Had everything you can need to have a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home in private neighborhood
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The home was beautifully laid out, the back porch was great and we used the firepit every night. The river views were gorgeous. A little road noise from across the river but didn't detract from the beauty of this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruby River Lodge - great stay
Highly recommend staying at Ruby River Lodge. The location is great; convenient to the grocery store, gas station, downtown, restaurants, boutiques, and antique shops. The host has paid attention to the finest of details. We had the comfort of not just a hotel but that of a home away from home. While we brought our own dog kennel, it was delightful to find there was one provided at the house for our use. Anthony, our host, was very responsive to all our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHAE W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring getaway
Great place for rest and relaxation!! Make sure to download the app for directions. Booking process super easy. This property close to everything but far enough out for some much needed rest.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
We recently experienced a loss and needed to get out of our house for a change of scenery. This location was just a short road trip from our home and easy to find. We throughly enjoyed this one-level cabin and felt rested and relaxed. There is a busy highway on the other side of the river that is not pictured, but it didn’t bother us at all. My husband also caught a trout and was determined to catch more spending most of his time in the river there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vrbo to date
The house was beautiful and so clean! I couldn’t believe it was pet friendly. The property was flat and very private so my kids and dog enjoyed running around. Every little detail was thought of for example: Keurig with pods, shampoo and conditioner already in the showers, games for kids to play, cornhole, fresh towels located right by the hot tub, etc! We really enjoyed our 2 night getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anna M., Roswell

Liked: Cleanliness
Not peaceful....
The weekend was supposed to be a 60th birthday relaxation trip to the North Georgia mountains... the house was beautiful but it backed up to the river which backed up to 2 manufactured buildings and a very busy highway 52. The listing is very misleading and very loud traffi noices and not a North Georgia Riverview peaceful atmosphere.. We checked out on the next day and called it a wash. I suggest that the owner be more transparent in the listing and photos and also there was no pantry. Game room is not heated and was cold. Plug in heaters. Very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023