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Rushing Creek, Private Haven, Children's Paradise, Enchanted playground

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Rushing Creek, Private Haven, Children's Paradise, Enchanted playground

Unleash the magic of nature at our charming mountain cabin, a dream vacation home nestled on the tranquil banks of a delightful babbling creek. Located in the heart of the mountains in a sanctuary of majestic Hemlock trees. This property offers a serene sanctuary that will transport you and your family to a world of peace, relaxation, and adventure.

Imagine waking up to the babbling brook and the sun gently peaking over the mountain. Our cabin is a paradise for children, providing endless opportunities for them to splash in the shallow creek waters, explore nature, and make S’mores by the campfire. Create lifelong memories. Unlimited places to explore the serene, lush mountain hollows.

The creek is not just any ordinary water body. It's a playground for your little ones, a fairytale setting where they can wade around and go on a mini adventure. Safe and accessible, it's a dream come true for every child! The cabin and especially the creek is our grandkids’ “favorite place in the world!”

Everything imaginable is here. A private valley among the majestic hemlocks set the mood of being nestled away. Nearly a quarter mile of cascading creek winds through these 5 acres. This is the place to escape the stresses of life. You’ll go home with a “new lease on life.” This log cabin sits just 20 feet from the water’s edge in the bend of Vandergriff Creek. Feel like a king in the massive log bed of the master suite with a private porch. Crack the door and be lulled to sleep by the babbling waters. Coffee in the swing will set your pace for a relaxing day. Lots of old-school fun: darts, horseshoes, hiking, and the swing.

Three bedrooms all on one floor make it easy. The loft with 3 twin beds is an added bonus. Lots of space in 2,200 sq. feet. Grill like a master chef on the big green egg. All you need is the steaks. Everything is here. The kitchen is equipped just like home. Connect with Wifi, Netflix, and Direct TV on a new 55” Samsung TV. Or escape completely relaxing under the hemlocks – probably why you came. Try a fire under the stars at the outdoor fire pit. Lots to do nearby. World-class trout streams nearby. Head out to Tube or kayak the Cartecay or Toccoa Rivers. The Appalachian and Benton-MacKaye trails are not far. And nobody should come to the mountains without seeing Amicalola Falls 25 minutes away. Adorable Ellijay has lots of good restaurants - also 25 minutes away. And paved roads all the way to the cabin.

Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat, a fun-filled vacation, or a mix of both, our mountain cabin is the perfect destination. Create precious family moments at our mountain cabin. Your kids will never forget it, ours don’t.

Property manager

Cathy Young

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

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About the area

Map
Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Cartecay Vineyards - 24 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Springer Mountain - 37 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead - South Terminus - 42 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Amicalola Falls - 42 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 51 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walnut Ridge Apiaries - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Maple Restaurant - ‬43 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rushing Creek, Private Haven, Children's Paradise, Enchanted playground pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rushing Creek, Private Haven, Children's Paradise, Enchanted playground?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rushing Creek, Private Haven, Children's Paradise, Enchanted playground?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Rushing Creek, Private Haven, Children's Paradise, Enchanted playground located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Rich Mountain Wilderness and Amicalola Falls State Park. Cartecay Vineyards is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) away.

Rushing Creek, Private Haven, Children's Paradise, Enchanted playground Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The cabin is large and roomy - super comfortable and clean. Plenty of room for folks to spread out to enjoy quiet time or get everyone together in the large main space. Surrounding woods and creek are beautiful to explore or just sit and relax. Peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Creek Cabin!
We enjoyed our stay at this cabin on the creek. It was clean and plenty of room for everyone, 5 adults and 3 grandchildren. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Wonderful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break
We stayed at the Creek Cabin during our fall break and it couldn’t have been better. The cabin was awesome and the countryside was gorgeous! We love it and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin
We loved our stay! This place was recommended to us by a previous guest and it did not disappoint! The owner was fast to reply and the cabin was clean and spacious. We live in atlanta and we are thinking of making this a yearly trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shazia B., Marietta

Liked: Cleanliness
Just to unwind
Nice place to just chill and have no worries in the world
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Fantastic Stay
This was our second stay at the cabin. Once again, it did not disappoint. Our goal was to escape the heat of FL and just relax. We did exactly that...the kids played and floated in the creek, we grilled out, and enjoyed time around the campfire. We cooked all of our meals at the cabin and had everything we could have needed in the kitchen. If you are looking for a place that is a bit more removed from town to relax and unwind as you listen to the bubble of the creek this location is ideal!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
My wife & I stayed at the property with our 4 grandkids . Had a awesome time and the cabin was perfect for our needs
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another perfect stay
This is year two for our family at this property and we felt right at home. The house was clean and supplied as it should be. Plenty of towels and wash clothes and extra blankets and pillows. Everything you need in the kitchen, unless you are going to cook something special and need something very specific. It was in the 80’s and 90’s but it never feels that way here because of all the tree coverage. My kids spent most of the time on property looking for creatures under the rocks and playing in the creek. They are so content here and never want to be inside. We had two afternoons where it rained but there are plenty of games and puzzles to keep you occupied. We even watched a movie on the smart tv. The only complaint I have is that 5 days were not enough. Don’t think twice about booking this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C., Panama City, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
We love this property. It’s the second time we’ve stayed there, and perfect for kids! Our 5 year old son loved playing in the creek. The cabin is comfortable and cozy. Always very clean and welcoming. The creek, fire pit, screened in patio and back porch with the green egg are just perfect for an amazing and relaxing vacation. Can’t say enough good things about this cabin. Cathy, the owner, is great and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
My son and I had a wonderful father son weekend. We played in the Creek and basked in the wilderness tranquility. It is a beautiful property and it is very well represented in the listing. We had a ball and we definitely plan to return again this summer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dreamy
What a wonderful vacation! We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

dana g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to go back!
We loved it so much the first time that we came back! The cabin is perfect! Cathy has stocked it with everything you’ll need. The creek and surrounding area is so peaceful. The drive from the main road is a little scary but totally worth it when you see the cabin. I’d recommend a truck though not necessary. Cathy, thanks for sharing this wonderful place. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home and property!
My husband, our two daughters (9 and 7), and I had a wonderful spring break trip at this property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely book this cabin again in the future. The property itself is amazing! It’s private, well-kept, and so much fun for the kids. Even though it was cold, my daughters had a blast jumping rocks to cross the creeks to a little island. I’m obsessed with the tulip magnolia in the front yard. The cabin itself is beautiful. You can tell a family loves this home, as it’s well-stocked with everything you might need. For example, have a power strip between the nightstand/bed makes it much easier to quickly set up your home away from home. Everything was clean and fresh, and the house is incredibly cozy! My girls loved the loft area. Cathy, the host, is very quick with responses and information. Her detailed instructions ensured we found the cabin easily, without cell service and in the dark. She is friendly and easy to work with! If you are looking to enjoy the outdoors and have some quality family time, this is the place for you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Spacious Cabin!
Beautiful Cabin, our family's first Christmas getaway!!! The cabin was very spacious and clean. This was the first cabin where they actually were extra supplies we had plenty of towels and blankets. My kids and grandkids loved it! We experienced power outage due to the weather but my husband came prepared with his generator. And those wood burning heaters was great!!! We never had a cabin before with with wood burning heater before and it was awesome! But once the power came back on we were good to go! Scrable and Monoply was fun fun fun!!! It was freezing cold outside the entire time so we were not able to have outdoor experience on the beautiful property. Last but not least, the property owners were very nice, always always responded back right away. She was very nice and gave great details about the property. Make sure you get all supplies before you get to the cabin. The drive back into the town is at least 25 to 30 mins. My husband did have to make a trip into town but one day. Overall I would visit this cabin again and I would highly recommend it!! We have been to plenty of cabins and this one makes my list of favorite cabin trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeni K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Got away from everything out in these woods
I hesitate to leave reviews like this because I hope to stay here again and hope to find it available; but I have no choice but to leave a review that would likely make this home far less available in the future! It’s perfect. It has everything you need for any season for a quiet, relaxing, unplugged stay in the mountains. It is beautiful. It is perfect for families or groups of friends. The creek is amazing in its sounds and beauty. We were here as a group of friends celebrating a 50th birthday, and we gathered all together in the living room, around the dining table, on the porches, and around the campfire. Plenty of hiking trails enjoyed by the hikers among us. As advice to future visitors, I’d say come here only if you’re prepared to enjoy the property. It’s a waste of its wonder if you just crash here at night and spend the daytime traveling the area. Also, because of the mountainous location, it’s a good 30-45 minutes to anywhere from the house. Good idea to find your last chance gas station and fill up before arrival- that will give you plenty of exploring miles without having to find the nearest gas station. Anytime you head out, fully load your map/directions and download trail maps from the house wifi as otherwise you’ll need old-fashioned backup means in the area. The roads in the area are steep and windy and some are gravel roads. Being comfortable on forest service roads makes the most of exploration potential.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best cabin in Elijay
This cabin is beautiful. And a nice surprise the beds are amazing. I’ve traveled a lot and normally beds are okay but these beds are super comfy. Cabin is very clean and has everything you need. It really is a home away from home. And Cathy the host is so nice and helpful. She was a delight to work with and was super patient with all my questions. We loved it so much the first day my family said we would book here again. Thx Cathy for an incredible stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing getaway!
We had such an amazing time at the cabin. It was everything we hoped it would be. We had no issues finding the cabin. I would definitely suggest arriving before dark because it is a lot of winding roads. Once you drive the roads a few times though you become a pro! We loved exploring the property and walking through the creeks! The kitchen had everything we needed and we enjoyed cooking on the big green egg! The pictures of the creek does not do it justice. It winds all through the property making you feel like you are in another world. I wish we could have stayed longer!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The cabin was amazing and so clean. The property was located in the perfect place with a creek, the fire pit, and a swing positioned next to the water. The view was beautiful and we will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing by the creek
This is the 4th year we have stayed at this cabin and, again, it was wonderful! Very relaxing sitting out on the back deck and listening to the creek. The cabin is always pristine clean and inviting. Anyone thinking of renting a cabin by the creek should look into this one!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away
We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful property! As promised, the creek out back was very relaxing and everyone enjoyed being able to sit outside to listen to it bubbling. There was ample space for us to spread out and not feel crowded despite having 6 adults and 2 children on the trip. We loved that it was off the beaten path and we really felt that we were able to unplug and explore the nature around us. We hope to be able to return to this very property sometime in the warmer months so that the children can play in the creek.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven
We had an awesome and very relaxing time. This cabin is unbelievable! The location is on the creek and you can hear it from nearly every room in the cabin. Thank you for sharing your magnificent place with us. Great memories have been made.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
I did not want to leave!
From the moment I reserved this cabin I was more than satisfied. The line of communication with the owners was always easy and response was quick. Days before the trip I received an email with detailed instructions and even detailed directions because they know service is non existent on the mountain. Entry was contactless and easy. The cabin was VERY clean and sooooo pretty. The rooms are spacious and there was plenty of room for my family of 8 to be together but apart if needed. The house is stocked with the essentials and it just felt like home. I loved the decor. the beds were comfy and there were plenty of extra blankets and pillows. The front porch had plenty of seating and even a dart board which the men enjoyed. My fav was the back porch equipped with rocking chairs and a screened in table to eat. I would sit out back in the morning and just listen to the creek and watch the sun peek through the trees. We even saw deer on the hill in the back. The fire pit, the small path around the water, the swing by the creek! All small touches that we noticed and enjoyed tremendously! My kids favorite part of the cabin was the creek. We brought sand toys and they sat in the water and dug in the dirt, floated their boat, we even walked a little and found a small run off that they called a “waterfall”. It is only about a 25 minute ride into town. There are plenty of restaurants and things to do nearby. National parks, historical downtown, waterfalls, orchards, petting farm and even tubing. We did enjoy a day in town but we didn’t want to leave the peacefulness of the cabin. One of my kids even cried when we left. We will definitely be returning to this little gem in the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to get away!
The cabin was beautiful! We cooked out by the stream and watched deer, right behind the cabin, feed! Lovely location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We stayed here for a week and absolutely loved it. It has everything you need to make you feel right at home. Cathy is quick to respond with any questions you might have. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you Cathy for sharing your little piece of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022