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Deer River Retreat - River Front, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly/ Minimum Age Requirement

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Dining
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player
Outdoor spa tub
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Deer River Retreat, nestled in Coosawattee River Resort, offers a serene escape. Enjoy the resort's amenities like an indoor heated pool, exercise room and tennis courts or unwind at the cabin with its gas log fireplace and stunning river views from the covered back porch.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

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.

Deer River Retreat - River Front, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly/ Minimum Age Requirement

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and balcony
Along with Access to hot tub, this smoke-free cabin has laundry facilities and gas grills. The cabin has 2 bedrooms and offers WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

This Ellijay cabin provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the cabin include Access to hot tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Deer River Retreat 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Riverfront
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Deer River Retreat - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath - Riverfront Ellijay

About the area

Map
Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 29 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 33 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 35 min drive - 48.4 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Luke’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Deer River Retreat - River Front, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly/ Minimum Age Requirement pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Deer River Retreat - River Front, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly/ Minimum Age Requirement?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Deer River Retreat - River Front, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly/ Minimum Age Requirement?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deer River Retreat - River Front, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly/ Minimum Age Requirement?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Deer River Retreat - River Front, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly/ Minimum Age Requirement located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Riverside Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Piedmont Hospital. Cartecay River and Talona Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Deer River Retreat - River Front, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly/ Minimum Age Requirement Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Great stay!!

We enjoyed our trip so much! The house was as listed!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MORGAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A few issues with the blinds of the home not working. Otherwise the property was exactly as advertised. Great location on the river with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam d.

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

Great stay in Ellijay

Great house on the river! The house met all our needs and was exactly as advertised. My kids loved being in the hot tub with a view of the water. Would definitely recommend for a family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Don P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Everything was as advertised. Great riverfront cabin. Only problem was our name was not listed at the gated entrance but it was cleared up and wasn't a problem during the trip. Dog Bed and water bowls was a nice touch as was movable gate on the balcony to block dogs from going down to the yard. Nice location for tubing. You can put in up the street at the park and float 30 min. to the cabin or go to park in Ellijay and float back to the cabin in about an hour.and a half.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe J., Laurel, Ms.

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

Wonderful place on the River

We went with another couple and found the property to be as good as advertised. There does need to be clear instructions in to how to operate the gas logs and and TVs so you can watch regular cable. Another easy chair in the living room would be nice. In cold months bring extra blankets. The driveway is steep and I used my 4 wheel drive at the top a couple of times. We saw deer and geese swimming the river. We enjoyed a fire in the firepit a couple of nights. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Wonderful, Quiet Location

The cabin was just as expected, and, as mentioned before, the driveway was very steep. The driveway is angled in the opposite direction of the way you come in, but there are other ways to get in and out and other places to turn around. The river was wonderful and calming. The hot tub was a huge bonus. We also utilized the recreation center with an indoor pool, tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts. There were some cobwebs because of very high ceilings but it was otherwise clean. The owner was prompt in responding to inquiries. It was a great vacation for us, and we would happily return.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Gail R.

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

Just a few things...

The house was comfortable except for the back porch. Nothing except hard wood straight back chairs. Not good for relaxing with your morning coffee or evening cocktails. When I am at the Coosawattee I love sitting on the porch and watching the river. It wasn't possible with the lack of porch furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod W.

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

Perfect Getaway

This place was a beautiful getaway for my wife and myself. Great views of the river out the back windows and off the back deck. The fire pit was great for sitting around at night and just enjoying the outdoors. We had deer visit daily, and even had them come within about 10-15 feet while we were sitting outside. We would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

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

Mountain Cabin on the River

Beautiful Cabin with all the essentials. Jacuzzi, Fire Pit, BBQ, Two large Decks overlooking the river, Pool Table and many games. A lot of Deers and Squirrel's. Very Peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy H.

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

Comfy Cabin on the River

Directions to the property were precise and very necessary! The gate attendant asked for a "reservation number" which we did not have, but figured it out based on our name and property number, which had been supplies. The cabin was an older home but well-maintained and the layout of bedrooms and kitchen were perfect. Neighboring homes were quite close but still enjoyed being right on the river.Kitchen pots and pans were very worn and knives were really dull. Since we stayed in and cooked a lot, that was annoying. I should have remembered my knife sharpener! Otherwise a very pleasant stay! Loved the outdoor decks and porches!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie B.

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

Apple Festival Stay

The stay was very good. However , we received one small bar of soap for two people for 5 days. The soap was gone on day three. It would have been nice to have a chair or luggage rack in the bedrooms. One bedroom had several roaches. Overall , We enjoyed our stay and the property. It was close to Ellijay and other attractions..
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

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

Unlucky Weather

We weren't able to enjoy the property/river like we had hoped due to hurricane Helene coming through. It was nice having a pool table and dart board so we had something to do while it rained. And we were still able to visit a few wineries. I would like to stay here again and hopefully have better weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Friendcation

This was our yearly “friends” cation! It was the perfect stay for the 4 of us! Beautiful riverside cabin that had everything you need to make your time there wonderful! I loved sitting in the top deck looking at the river every morning! And of course the pool table and hot tub are awesome touches to the cabin. Check in was stress free and check out the same
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Fun long weekend.!

Very cool wooden cabin that gives you that log cabin feel .Beautiful river views from most rooms and from the balconies. Nice pool table , darts and games.Very convenient to grocery stores, hiking and downtown activities. We enjoyed playing fetch with the dogs in the river , a little too chilly for though !! Maybe we will come back and float in the river later this summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

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

So peaceful and so many deer

We highly enjoyed our stay. There were so many deer in the neighborhood. The water was easy to get to since it has flat ground in the back yard. Place was very clean. Driveway was not my favorite but every cabin we have ever stayed at I haven’t been fond of lol. Overall. Great stay !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

AMAZING

I took my wife here for her birthday. Totally amazing!! We had hotdogs and s’mores at the fire pit. There were deer everywhere and geese on the river. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

James Knox, P.A. - Florida Business Broker

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs lots of Updates and more thorough Cleanings

We will not rent this place again and do not recommend it to anyone until the owner gets does more to make this place what it could be. We arrived and the place apeared to be clean, but it was not. There were cobwebs and dust and dirt on floors and counters etc. The kitchen had worn out pots and pans that must have been 15 years old. The non-stick was completely scratched and the pans were warped so badly they would not sit flat on the stove. Since we enjoy cooking and ate most our meals at the cabin this was annoying and a turn off. The cleaning service sucks. They barely did their job prior to our arrival. The appliances were also very dated. not an issue because they did work properly. The gas grill worked great but was so dirty when i first used it that the grease in the grease catch pan under the burners caught fire and flames were coming out the back of the grill and almost scorched the wood railing on the decking. I moved the grill away from the railing and remove the aluminum drip pan and replaced it with aluminum foil. Decking was clean but the patio chairs were broken and two of them were so broken we could not use out of concerns they would crash while sitting in them. The view was amazing of course and the river was nice and close to the house. Tv's stopped working about mid week but not an issue for us. I could add a lot more to this list. Bottom line, the owner needs to pump some money into the place to continue to ask for current rates. Overpriced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holley R., Atlanta, USA

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

Amazing cabin right on the river

This quaint cabin is tucked away in the north Georgia mountains, right on the Coosawattee River. We thoroughly enjoyed the property, which was well equipped for a relaxing weekend. The highlights of the amenities included an outdoor private hot tub, two levels of decks overlooking the river, and a firepit right on the shoreline. We highly recommend this cabin for a relaxing weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann T.

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

Amazing long weekend get away!

My husband and I enjoyed our long weekend get away at Deer River Retreat. The cabin's location on the river was the perfect spot for us to escape and unwind and the cabin was furnished with everything we needed so we could just stay there and enjoy each other and the beautiful, tranquil setting of cabin. We were hoping for some snow but mother nature had other plans...haha. Thank you again for sharing your cabin with us. We definitely hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kandice L.

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

Wonderful cabin

We absolutely loved this cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

Upon entry of the gate our first thoughts were OMG! We were not aware of the narrow/steep roadways (paved and gravel). The driveway is very steep from the street down to the house. But we made a game out of it coming and going each time lol. The house itself is beautiful! The bedrooms were very large. The master bath room is very large. Both bedrooms have nice size walk in closets. The kitchen had all the dishes, pots, pans, glasses and silverware. Also 2 coffee makers, although we only used the Kurig. With the river right out back we enjoyed the geese flying thru in the mornings. There are many deer of all sizes through out the area and the yard :-) We really enjoyed our stay! Family, kid and pet friendly! Our dog slept the whole way home …..LOL Our only issue was a smoke detector battery died and it beeped and beeped. We contacted the property manager and she responded quickly and a tech was out to replace it within an hour or so. Great communication!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

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

Property was beautiful and quiet

We really loved our stay here, got away from everything and even our children were peaceful. There are houses close by, but it was still felt very secluded. The river is gorgeous, the hot tub was a favorite. There is SO MUCH wildlife! Deer and geese every day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Fantastic Property

This place was better than expected! Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

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

Very Relaxing

The cabin -home is very nice great place to get away from everything not much to do in town but that’s what it was about to relax
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donnie J.

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

Really enjoyed

Everything was perfect, clean,quite and restful. Lots of wild life fabulous creek to sit out side by. Drive way was little steep for a king cab truck.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022