At this cottage, you'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Riverside Park and 8.3 km (5.2 mi) from Gilmer County Fairgrounds. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washer/dryer, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a patio and a dining area are also available. .Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool and gym. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a games room and a garden.
Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 99 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 18 min drive
Cartecay River Brewing Co. - 17 min drive
Buffalo Luke’s - 19 min drive
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - 19 min drive
Starbucks - 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.
RIVER FRONT HOUSE INSIDE THE COOSAWATTEE RESORT
Located inside the Coosawattee River Resort, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is perfect for a quick getaway! Roast marshmallows by the fire pit, relax to the sound of water cascading down by the lazy river, fish, kayak or go tubing!
THE PROPERTY: Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed (located on second floor) | Sleeper sofa located in living room
COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Indoor pool, 2 seasonal outdoor pools, 6 parks, dog park, playgrounds, fishing pond, rec center w/ game room & gym, 18-hole mini-golf course, pickleball & tennis court. NOTE: The outdoor pools are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
CABIN HIGHLIGHTS : 2 Smart TVs (one located inside living room, second located inside guest bedroom), board games, washer/dryer, fire pit (starter wood provided), furnished deck w/ outdoor dining
GENERAL: Free WiFi, contact free check-in, central heating & A/C, complimentary toiletries (toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, body wash), linens/towels, ceiling fans, hair dryer, iron & iron board, propane grill
ACCESSIBILITY: Multi-level cabin, stairs required to enter, Master bedroom and bathroom located on 1st floor, guest bedroom and bathroom located on 2nd floor
PARKING: Parking available for up to 6 cars
DISCLAIMER: We are fully aware the cottage needs cosmetic repairs and we try to get things fixed as much as possible. If something is not up to your standard, please send us a private email and let us know.
**If you have more guests with you, we STRONGLY recommend you bring extra towels as we only provide enough towels for up to 6 guests.
*Outdoor Grill: Propane
*Winter Guests: House has a fireplace that is firewood operated. You may purchase wood it at South Ellijay Firewood, Conoco gas station on Main St. or Ingles.
*Pets under 40 lbs. welcome with a fee: only one pet under 40lbs. is allowed per reservation. Max two pets under 20lbs. each allowed per reservation.
*Cell phone signal varies depending on your provider. Our family uses Verizon, the signal at the house is great.
*TV: All TVs are smart TVs and have access to most streaming apps such as Netflix, Hulu, STARZ or Disney +. You will need your account email and password to access the streaming apps. Living room and guest bedroom TV has YouTube TV & Pluto TV.
*Google maps is STRONGLY recommended when reaching the house. Apple maps is not very accurate and will get you lost.
*ROADS: There are narrow and winding roads in the Coosawattee, so getting in and out can be challenging. On the way to the house, you'll drive on a narrow gravel road that can be bumpy, so drive carefully!
*LOCATION: The house is located 7 miles from downtown Ellijay and 18 miles from Carter's Lake.
**Please read BEFORE booking: We ask that our guests DO NOT flush ANYTHING down the toilet other than toilet paper as we have sensitive pipes (not even if it says flushable).
DISCOUNTS: 10% discount for Military (please inquire before booking) 10% Bookings for stays longer than 7 days (automatically taken off at booking) 15% Monthly bookings (automatically taken off at booking)
FEES are as follows: PET FEE: $100 (pets under 40lbs.) *ALL PETS MUST BE CRATE & POTTY TRAINED* Cleaning fee: $125 Resort & Amenity fee: $60 *Cottage is located inside the Coosawattee Resort and requires a gate/amenity fee.
VRBO FEES: Please be aware that VRBO charges guests for lodging taxes and a guest service fee when booking. This amount is NOT charged by the owners.
LOCATION DETAILS
THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Gilmer County Parks (5 miles), Harrison Park Ellijay (7 miles), Carters Lake (16 miles), Fall Branch Falls (20 miles), Amicalola Falls State Park (26 miles), Blue Ridge Lake (29 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Georgia Apple Festival (4 miles), Downtown Ellijay (6 miles), Panorama Orchards & Farm Market (7 miles), B.J. Reece Orchards (15 miles), Expedition: BigFoot! The Sasquatch Museum (16 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Riverside Pool & Park (2 miles), Tumbling Waters Trail (13 miles), Blue Ridge Adventure Park (20 miles), Blue Ridge Scenic Railway (22 miles), The Lilly Pad Village (30 miles)
AIRPORT: Chattanooga Airport (66 miles), Atlanta Airport (89 miles)
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
CANCELLATION POLICY: *NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON IF GUEST CANNOT COME OR LEAVE EARLY. We strongly encourage all guests to purchase travel insurance to protect against unexpected changes to your plans. Please note: Once you check in, no refunds will be issued for early departures, emergencies, or cancellations. Your reservation blocks availability for others, and we cannot guarantee rebooking. Thank you for understanding and supporting small hosts.
*OUR COTTAGE IS NON-SMOKING: Guests may smoke outside the cottage. Cigarette butts must not be disposed of in the yard or anywhere on the property. If it is found that any member of the rental party or guest of the rental party has smoked inside the cabin your $250.00 security will be forfeited and additional charges will apply to rid of the smell of cigarette smoke in curtains, furniture, linens etc.
PET POLICY: Our cottage is pet-friendly as our family has 2 small pets. There is a fee of $100.00 per stay (not per pet) and you may bing up to 2 small pets under 20lbs. each or one pet up to 40lb. unless approved by the Owner. Guests must pay the pet fee prior to booking. If there is any evidence of pets inside the cottage and the pet fee was not paid, there will be a $150 fee taken out of your deposit.
*Guests acknowledge, understand, to the following items must be adhered to: *Pets must be completely housebroken, well behaved, and pest free. Pets are not allowed on furniture nor on or in beds. Guests will be charged a cleaning fee of not less than $100 if pet hair causes a delay in cleaning services. Guests agree that they will not use any linen or towels on pets other than the pet towels Guests bring for their pets. *Pets shall be crated while alone in cabin. *Pets should not be left alone inside the screened porch. *Guests agree to pay for any damages caused by pets. If pets have an accident in cabin, all clean-ups will be performed by the Guests. Guests further agree to police waste from the grounds and deposit in a sealed bag, then put into outside garbage cans. Guests agree that failure to comply with clean-ups of either inside cabin or outside cabin will result in an additional cleaning charge of not less than $100. *If any of these Pet Policy items are not met, Guests are in violation of this Agreement/Contract. Guests agree that by signing this Agreement/Contract, they are authorizing Agents to charge Guests credit card on file for any damages sustained.
PROPERTY DAMAGE: Guest acknowledges and understands that he/she is financially responsible to any and all property damage that may occur during the stated rental period which can reasonably be attributed to the rental party's negligence or abuse.
DAMAGE DEPOSIT: If there are no damages or extra cleaning charges the hold will be released. In the event extra charges exceed $250, the guest’s credit card will be charged the entire amount of all damages or extra cleaning fees.
RESORT INSTRUCTIONS & LOCK BOX: Directions and (Gate Admittance Coosawattee River Resort Only will also be sent the week before your arrival.) *Please report any damage you see upon arrival. *All damages during your stay must be reported to us before you check out. *Repair costs for damage in excess of the specified limit or damage that is deemed intentional, or a result of neglect will be charged directly to guest's credit card. *Intentional damages, damage through neglect, damages by unsupervised minors, theft, excessive cleaning, or any damage or flea infestation caused by pets. *A detailed statement of all extra charges will be mailed to the guest. *Any dispute charges are to be submitted in writing. *The cottage is inspected after your departure.
LOSS OF DAMAGE DEPOSIT: We do not want to keep your deposit! Please work with us to guarantee that we have no reason to. All check-in and checkout procedures must be followed and the property must be left clean and undamaged. Failure to follow the posted check-in and checkout procedures may result in the loss of all, or part, of the $250.00 damage deposit and Coosawatte River Haus, LLC reserves the right to further bill for additional cleaning or repairs.
KEY RETURN: Guests are responsible for the return of the property key. The keys are to be left back in the lock box, when leaving. If the property key is not returned upon check-out, Guests agree that Agents are authorized to charge the credit card on file for the costs of re-keying or replacing all of the locks and re-issuing new keys to owners, cleaning crews, and Agents.
LOCK OUT: A lock out of Guests from cabin will result in a $50 service call during business hours. Guests agree that a lock out after business hours will result in a locksmith being called and Guests credit card being charged accordingly.
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIME: Guest acknowledges and understands that check-in time is not earlier than 4:00 P.M. and check-out time is no later than 11:00 A.M. on the dates agreed upon. Guest agrees that an unapproved late check-out or early check in will be assessed an amount equal to one-half of the nightly rental fee.
DIRECTIONS: Please use Google maps or the Welcome Book to find the house as advised. If you must call us to escort you to the property, there will be a $50.00 charge to have someone drive out there. (It is a 40-50 minute drive for us or our cleaners to drive to Ellijay).
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Gated community
Unit size: 1,352 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive lockbox information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Pest are not allowed on furniture or beds. Any evidence pets damaged furniture or were allowed on beds will incur an extra cleaning fee of $50.
Towels are for indoor use only. Please bring your own beach towels. A $10 fee per towel will be added if there is evidence towels were taken outside.
Access methods
Lockbox
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees.
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 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
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.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Family + PET Friendly River Front House
River Front House Inside THE Coosawattee Resort Cottage
River Front House Inside THE Coosawattee Resort Ellijay
River Front House Inside THE Coosawattee Resort Cottage Ellijay
Frequently asked questions
Does RIVER FRONT HOUSE INSIDE THE COOSAWATTEE RESORT have a pool?
Take your pick from a pool, a communal pool and an indoor pool.
What luxury perks are available at RIVER FRONT HOUSE INSIDE THE COOSAWATTEE RESORT?
This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a fireplace and a private yard.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at RIVER FRONT HOUSE INSIDE THE COOSAWATTEE RESORT?
No, RIVER FRONT HOUSE INSIDE THE COOSAWATTEE RESORT does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at RIVER FRONT HOUSE INSIDE THE COOSAWATTEE RESORT?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
RIVER FRONT HOUSE INSIDE THE COOSAWATTEE RESORT Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 173 reviews
10 - Excellent
131
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 173 reviews
8 - Good
32
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 173 reviews
6 - Okay
6
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 173 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Joe M.
11 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Loved it.
Joe M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly O.
30 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Host was great at responding. Love that the property is right in the river!! Nice, quiet cabin
Kimberly O.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Rhonda C.
7 Dec 2025
Never again. Furniture was very uncomfortable. Many items in the house were in need of repair or replacing. Gas grill didnt work. At first thought propane tank was empty. Changed tank and grill still didnt work. Dishwasher was broken. Found out after loading and running. Went to put dishes away the next morning and they were still dirty. Contacted people and was told oh yeah sorry about that it broke a couple weeks ago. End table by couch was very wobbly. Light in pantry didnt work. Exposed wires on light in kitchen over the sink. Front porch hadnt been swept in a while. Spider webs on stair rails and spiders. No live tv. Only streaming but you have to sign into your personal streaming apps. Very minimal cooking/kitchen accessories. No pot holders. No dish drain to stop water to do dishes. No drying rack to place dishes on once washed. Floors were at an angle. Felt like you were walking uphill and at and angle. I did read reviews after coning home and noticed owners stated bought property in 2019 and they are aware cabin needs repairs, and are making in between bookings. Bedroom door doesnt close due to extra thick rug. Moving rug is not sn option as its a large rug. Personally think they need to do waaaaayyyyy better.
Rhonda C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth K.
23 Nov 2025
Kenneth K.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cathy M.
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The location is fantastic, right on the river with the water flowing over some rocks. You get the great burbling sound of the water, very relaxing. This time of year there were very few other cabins with people so it was very quiet and peaceful
Cathy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie C.
4 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was excellent! We really enjoyed the fire pit by the river. The beds slept wonderfully too.
Carrie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
joe f.
25 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our main criteria was to stay at a pet friendly home on a creek or river that you can hear the water from the home, and we needed a grill and fire pit. This home fit the criteria perfectly. The host was very receptive to our inquiries and requests. The beds were comfortable and furnishings were nice. As the description says, the home is in need of some work / upgrades, therefore we were not expecting perfection. There definitely is a need for some cosmetic repairs in spots, and maybe some appliance upgrades. But don't let this deter you. The home was cleaned well and it is in a quiet location. My wife is a little OCD when it comes to cleanliness and she was satisfied enough that she is already considering a revisit with some of her friends. (One note of caution that should be listed in the description is the steep drop-off at the edge of the property into the creek. I am not sure if the creek is unusually low right now due to the drought, but it is a far drop if a pet or toddler got to close to the edge. It appears that most properties nearby were the same way)
joe f.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Tom M.
12 Oct 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cab8n was filthy. My wife and I had to clean for an hour.The house is in great disrepair. The owner stated they are repairing between bookings. That is not accurate-it is in worse shape than last year when we were here.
Tom M.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
James H B.
2 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A trip for relaxation. Morning coffee on the deck listening to the river flowing over the rocks and boulders. Deciding what to do this day. Short trips to a couple of vineyards, orchards, hiking trails and a couple of Ellijay community events. Had a wonderful time. Also took the Blue Ridge train ride again (4th time).
James H B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terry S.
26 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great place to stay. The location on the river was perfect. There were cascades straight out from cabin that made beautiful river sounds that could be heard from the screened in porch. We had deer come really close to the porch, looking for a handout, I think.Terry and Cathy
Terry S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kara H.
3 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain relax tip
We truly enjoy a relaxing vacation. We loved hearing the river
Kara H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Debra A.
1 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
House is nice. Great view of the river
Enjoyed the screen porch and all the deer
Debra A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Larry S., Mount dora, florida
10 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
The property was on a great location on the river. It was hypnotizing with the sound of the river. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Larry S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Rubye B.
20 Apr 2025
Rubye B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gary H.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice. Deer just walk right up to you!
Super nice.love the rivers calming sound. Never seen so mane deer in my life. They seem to be use to people just sit their as you walk or drrive by. Very well stocked with utensils.
Gary H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
JEANNINE C.
9 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY
This place was perfect! Off the beaten path and very secluded. I do hope they continue the repairs and upkeep. The view is amazing. Deer every night! Very quiet.
JEANNINE C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brenda R.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Brenda R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason H.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jason H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elisa L.
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Elisa L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie B.
7 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
My husband and I absolutely fell in love with this place. The river is perfect and having the screened in porch was great! We saw so many deer! It was magical! We will definitely be visiting again!!
Stephanie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Martha L.
4 Jul 2024
Wonderful Location!
It is a very quiet place, full of nature, very beautiful and the river in front of the cabin is a plus!!! the calm it gives is incredible!!! Unfortunately it is not the same with the cabin, I think it needs some repairs. But what needs to be acted on immediately is the mold around the cabin. All the access stairs are full of mold, you cannot grab them, the doors that lead to the back of the cabin, they also have mold, you can tell that they have not been cleaned for a long time and when you enter the cabin for the first time there is a musty smell too. I had to open the doors for a while and the smell for the next day it didn't feel so much anymore. I hope the owner repairs and updates the things that need to be fixed and changed, so that the cabin also becomes outstanding, since the place where the cabin is located already is.
Martha L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
DAVID H.
7 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!!
The river was great. It was clean and quiet.
DAVID H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher C.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Great location. Peaceful and relaxing. Cabin was okay
Christopher C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christina S.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very short but pleasant
It’s unfortunate we couldn’t stay longer than a few hours! What a superb get away! Would love to go back and actually spend days and nights rather than just a few night hours. Completely recommend
Christina S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia S.
8 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Water scenery
Very clean inside. Water was just outside cabin and sound was very peaceful