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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball
Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Popular LocationEllijay Marketplace19 min drive
  • Popular LocationTabor House & Civil War Museum20 min drive
  • Popular LocationGilmer County Fairgrounds21 min drive
  • AirportAtlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County)97 min drive

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AS SEEN ON HGTV LOG CABIN LIVING USD150.00 GAME ROOM
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (287)
The price is $140
per night
$379 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
AS SEEN ON HGTV LOG CABIN LIVING USD150.00 GAME ROOM

About the neighborhood

Ellijay

Heart of Ellijay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Walnut Mountain vacation home, you'll find Chattahoochee National Forest and Rich Mountain Wilderness. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Ellijay Marketplace and Pig Hill of Fame.
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What's nearby

  • Ellijay Marketplace - 19 min drive
  • Pig Hill of Fame - 19 min drive
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 20 min drive
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 21 min drive
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 19 min drive
  • Waffle House - 19 min drive
  • Arlowe's Bakehouse - 20 min drive
  • Mr P's Take Out Food - 20 min drive
  • Mucho Kaliente Mexican Restaurant - 19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Family Retreat

This cabin is loaded. Some rentals are sparsely decorated with left over furniture. Not this one! Furnishings throughout are custom made by local craftsmen for an authentic experience. The kitchen has top of the line appliances & fully stocked with every thing you would need. It has THREE decks to sit on and a hot tub which is gorgeous and fun.

Although you are technically in a neighborhood, You are pretty much remote with many acres of wooded land between you and any other property.

BEST PART: The cabin has an unbelievably fun bunk room for kids! Each bunk has it's own light, shelf, and plug in.

The basement has a large screen tv with roku available so you may access both Netflix and Prime Video to watch an array of movies and programs. It also has a foosball table.
The TV on the main level has an its own Roku available. In the loft is a closet full of board games for your use.

This cabin is perky, with lots of natural light streaming through. It gives one JOY just to be there!!!!

WHOOPS ...ANOTHER BEST PART: The cabin is located in a VERY special area called Walnut Mountain (in Ellijay). This community gives you access to an olympic size POOL, several lakes to enjoy or fish, a playground, tennis courts, AND one of the best TROUT streams to enjoy. This stream is not on our property, but just a short drive down the mountain. So, so, so, much fun. Kids will feel so accomplished! No pets allowed.

Property manager

Shelia Frank

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Foosball table on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

Private Family Retreat Ellijay
Private Family Retreat Private vacation home
Private Family Retreat Private vacation home Ellijay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Private Family Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 82.4 mi (102-min drive) away from the Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private Family Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Private Family Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private Family Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Private Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private Family Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Private Family Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Private Family Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Private Family Retreat to downtown Ellijay?

This vacation home is 4.2 mi away from Ellijay.

Private Family Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 157 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keynon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful & Relaxing
This property was as advertised. It was comfortable, cozy, and well kept. The property owners were so helpful and thorough with the information necessary for the stay. I would stay there again and again. If there was one thing I would change, it would be adding a tv to the bedroom(s). Although that is not everyone’s cup of tea, it at least gives those who prefer a tv in the bedroom the opportunity to enjoy that option. Nevertheless, this property still receives a whopping 5/5! Thank you ladies for the opportunity to stay at your beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family place!
We went for the long weekend and had an amazing time. It looked just like the pictures! The drive up is bit steep but completely doable!! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette Weekend in the Mountains!
The cabin was the perfect size for our Bachelorette party! Everyone enjoyed it, and we especially enjoyed all of the streaming options so that we could enjoy movie night in the living room. We couldn't get over the amount of space available; all of the girls fit comfortably, and we had more than enough beds. We loved every moment of the trip; I will definitely be leaving a review and hopefully staying again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin!
I recently stayed at a cabin in Ellijay, GA and had a wonderful experience. The cabin was cozy and well-maintained, with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The location was perfect for exploring nearby vineyards and downtown. The owners were also very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Overall, I highly recommend this cabin for a relaxing getaway in Ellijay, GA.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Early Christmas
This was perfect for an early Christmas get together with family. Everyone had room to breathe and the layout was perfect. The basement was great for the smaller kids to play and spread out toys, the older kids could hang and talk in the loft and the adults could catch up and talk on the main level. Dining room and kitchen is spacious enough for everyone to enjoy meals together and play games. If I have to give criticism, you may want to consider updating/upgrading the towels and washcloths and maybe a deep cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dena B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother Daughter Trip
The house was ok. The kitchen was adequate and the beds and sofas were comfortable. The lamp and outlet next to the sofa did not work so we used an extension cord I brought and shuffled around lamps. It would be nice to have light bulbs to replace blown bulbs in other lamps. There were not any beach towels as listed; only wraps but there were adequate bath towels so we used them. It would be nice to have a bath mat in the down stairs bathroom. This bath has a tile floor and a shower door that opens out leaving water on the floor which is very slippery when wet. We used a towel. The downstairs exterior door knob will lock but the handle pulls out very easily when opening. The location was excellent for our plans to visit Gibbs Garden. We enjoyed our afternoons in Ellijay and Blue Ridge. But we made sure we were home before dark so we didn't have to navigate the roads in the subdivision at night. No one ever answered when we called at the gate to check in but we got in following behind another resident. It would be nice if the check in process was improved somehow. The drive is steep and only paved up to the lower corner of the house. It would be nice if it was paved all the way up so that there isn't a break from pavement to a dirt/gravel surface with loose gravel. We decided to turn around at the parking area by the trash bin and back up the drive to the front door. With a few minor improvements, this house could be 5 stars and I would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sathish M.

Liked: Cleanliness
School buddies get away
The property was nice. We enjoyed the stay very much. Wish we could use the fire pit outside but due to the time of the year the fire alert was on amber and we wwre asked not to use firewood. The house was clean and confortable. Enjoyed the beautiful Jacuzzi outsoee as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful property. Adults and kids all enjoyed themselves. A bear got into the trash before our arrival, but the owners took care of the situation once we informed them. Overall, great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great community property
Very clean and well maintained cabin in a beautiful and quite community. Close to town, restaurants and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain magic!
Absolutely gorgeous rental, beds were comfy also!!! The whole house is roomy and well laid out for multiple people! We loved the decks and sitting outside eating and just looking at the view!!! Great WiFi usage! Any issue that needed addressed was handled timely by the host which is wonderful! Everything is stocked well and had plenty of options! Also loved the list of restaurants and things to do!! This is a great area with the large pool area included in rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023