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Log! Tiny home.Pond view.Owner built.Old growth secluded woods yet near town.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Ellijay, GA
  • Cartecay Vineyards
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ellijay Marketplace
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds
    ‪14 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 Cartecay River and Chateau Meichtry. .This cabin is 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Amicalola Falls State Park and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Chateau Meichtry - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Talona Lake - 14 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Happy Family II - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shane's Rib Shack - ‬12 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.

Log! Tiny home.Pond view.Owner built.Old growth secluded woods yet near town.


Please note that we have a security camera mounted on the edge of our garage. It shows only the driveway. It is for your safety and ours.
Lovely Ellijay….Though summer still attracts visitors seeking that cool mountain air and fall draws families in droves for the Georgia Apple Festival, there’s something for every season in this amiable town. In the winter, the crowds here start to thin but Georgia’s mostly mild weather means you don’t have to wait until spring to get out and explore Ellijay.

Lovely old growth hardwoods surround this cabin. Fireplace adds to its coziness.

You will see lots of wildlife here...bear, deer, great blue heron, mallards, and hear lake loons,circadias and frogs on the 6 surrounding acres.
Our cabin home is about 70 yards away but there is a cane break between us.

Keywords: This lovely authentic log architecture cabin built by the owner himself overlooks deep woods and pond. Romantic swing on porch. Well-equipped kitchen. 2 scenic state parks nearby. Carters Lake is about 20 minutes.
Blue Ridge steam engine ride only 20 minutes away. Tubing and wine tasting nearby.... 5 minutes. Nearby Aska Adventure area includes tubing, fishing, canoeing, and mountain biking. Benton McKay Walking Trail nearby. Terminus of Appalachain Trail at Gilmer County's Springer Mountain only a few miles away.
Several beautiful wineries very nearby. Meichtry vineyard, Cartecay Vineyard,and the Englehiem vineyard. Sit outside at these wineries and listen to live music on the weekends. In cooler months sit enjoy the outdoorsfirplaces. Winetasting offered at each. Be sure to visit the farm store only about 3 miles from the cabin. It has homemade goats milk ice cream and unusual organic meats. The Farm Store is surrounded by acres of dairy cows, goats and other farm animals.

Jim built this cabin and another small cabin on our property in 1995 for our retirement income. He did all the work himself.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free cabin features games, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include water skiing nearby, rafting nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sally or Jim Smelcer

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: And ash trays provided outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

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
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Only one pet please.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Log! Tiny home.Pond view.Owner built.Old growth secluded woods yet near town. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neal W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Rustic but comfortable. The gas heater is not enough to keep comfortably warm. The bed was comfortable and warm upstairs. Slept good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely delightful

Wow, what an amazing stay! My husband and I had such a wonderful time. The tiny house (actually it's really not that tiny) was so charming and perfect for a mountain trip. Jim and Sally were so welcoming and made check-in and check-out effortless. We also had an opportunity to chat with them one evening by the campfire. So lovely! We enjoyed the nearby hiking trail, apple picking, and downtown Ellijay (10 minutes away). Overall a perfect trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Apple Country Cabin

Finding a property that met our needs was easy with Vrbo. Confirmation and payment went smoothly. We had excellent hosts. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and pet friendly!

No cell phone service or wifi, but that’s a good thing if you’re trying to “get away” from it all! My wife and I love renting tiny homes. Fair warning, tiny water heater and water smells of sulfur, not a deal breaker, though! Creek in the backyard and SUPER polite owners next door. They had a sign for us hung upon arrival that read “Happy Anniversary Morris”, loved on our chiweenie, and they tried their best to help us out with the internet, but it just wouldn’t work! That’s okay, we spent the day away anyway! Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the woods

The little cabin was perfect for our weekend getaway! It was easy to get to, close enough to all the different wineries, clean, comfy and cozy. My husband and I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retreat from a Dream

I have always dreamed of living in a log cabin. For 11 days, I was able to, in this ethereal setting in the woods. The back deck of "Pondside" greets you each morning with a view from the cover of Taylor Swift's "Folklore." The couch and bed were extremely comfortable, and I occupied my time reading and writing, as the birds, bees, and creek made music all around me. The hiking trail on Blackberry Hill, just a three minute drive from the cabin, captured my soul - with a roaring river and moss-covered boulders upon which I sat, contemplating how such beauty has come to be in this world. But more than the cabin, the hosts captured my heart - Sally and Jim are special people, and the time with them was pure magic. Highest recommendation!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, cozy little cabin in the woods.

Jim and Sally were very friendly and welcoming hosts. We enjoyed our stay in their cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Warren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet forest setting

Very comfortable space for one or two adults in deep forest setting with lovely "green" views out the many large windows. Rustic but has everything needed and hosts are extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful & Serene

We absolutely loved staying at the cabin, it was the cutest little tiny living space that was completely functional for us 3 adults. The view is beautiful, and the property managers were so very sweet. Miss Sally was super understanding when I talked to her on the phone about our trip being delayed and we would be getting in late, and the self check in was prefect for just that! 10/10 recommend this sweet little cabin for any get away to the mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Jim and Sally were wonderful hosts and loved having the time to speak with them. Cabin was perfect for my wife and myself and made you feel like you woke up in a treehouse. Quiet, peaceful and surrounded by nature which was just what we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Javonn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Cozy Little Cabin

It was a cozy little cabin, perfect for my husband and me to celebrate our first blind date of 26 years ago. We especially liked the swing on the back porch overlooking the pond. Someone local told us about the hiking place across the RR track from the apple orchards. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haley B., Bonaire

Excellent stay!

Jim and Sally were wonderful hosts! This cabin was just adorable and great for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Seth A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Beautiful wooded property and sweet cabin. Hosts were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful weekend getaway

This cabin is a wonderful place to stay if you want to get away from your everyday life. Quiet, charming with everything you need for a short getaway. Thank you Sally and Jim. We really needed that time away from everyone and everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Laura C.

Didn't get to stay.

We received word of my wife having to undergo chemotherapy treatments which was very unexpected, actually a gut punch! My wife said she wanted to get away for a few days so we rented this cabin at approximately 8:00 - 8:30 on Monday night. We received a call from the Dr. the next morning (Tue) around 8:00 and informed us of testing that had to be done on Thursday which was in the middle of our stay. My wife called and explained the situation and asked if our deposit could be refunded. The owner advised they were sorry but would only return half of our deposit, which to date has not been returned. I understand business but just be aware if an unexpected problem arises what you are dealing with. The only reason I rated it was it was required.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

This cabin is exactly what the Dr orders when they say rest and relaxation, the views of nature in itself is amazing, the sounds of the water flowing from the creek, to the chirps of the birds signing in the trees. Absolutely amazing!! Highly recommend for anyone needing a getaway even for one day!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise in the mountains

Sally and Jim were very nice with us . The cabin is a little enjoyable place and the location is surrounded by beautiful nature . I would like to visit the area next winter to get some snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cabin

Cute cabin. Clean. It had all the amenities we needed for a quiet, laid back stay. The owners are very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic and Quaint

The pictures and description were spot on. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this cabin if you're looking for a place to unplug and unwind!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

A very nice getaway!

This was what we were looking for. A small cozy cabin to spend a few days to unwind. We highly recommend this cabin!!!

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was the perfect quiet getaways for my husband and me! Cute and cozy!

It was super easy check in, and we were even greeted by the hosts once we arrived! It was so comfortable and cozy! We would’ve liked for it to have been a little more secluded, but that didn’t interfere with our trip. We didn’t see or hear any of our neighbors. We’re musicians so we were more worried about bothering our neighbors. It was a perfect trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

DarLinda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace

Quaint, hidden, quiet and peaceful.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Floridians mountain getaway

Great little cabin in the woods! Sally and Jim were great hosts. This was my first vacation with my boyfriend and our shepherd Gemma. It was a great adventure for us and we enjoyed our time out of Florida. The swing was my spot with my morning coffee! Definitely would stay here again!! Thank you Sally and Jim for everything!!