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Rocky River Lodge offers a rustic cabin experience in the North Georgia Mountains, with amenities like canoes, kayaks and tubes. Enjoy activities on-site such as basketball and volleyball courts or horse shoes for an unforgettable vacation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 203400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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

Rocky River: Amenity-Packed, Riverfront Retreat, 8-Person Hot Tub/Sport Court.

The Georgia "Rocky River Lodge" (and her sister "Riverstone Lodge (VRBO #324274") is your dream cabin that is large enough to accommodate large groups that gives you the rustic cabin feel with all the features you would have at home! Located directly on the river we have all the amenities including canoes, kayaks and tubes that are provided for your enjoyment along with a basket ball court, volleyball court, horse shoes and for a memorable vacation in the North Georgia Mountains near the quaint town of Ellijay.

Our upscale cabin is located in the beautiful gated river community of Coosawattee River Resort situated directly on the Coosawattee River.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching 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
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,400 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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Our Base rental rate of $425.00 covers up to 10 guests per night. Additional guest charge is $20.00 /person/ night as shown in VRBO quote.
Housekeeping needs confirmation of the number of guests staying prior to your arrival and a list of drivers names to get your gate access in to resort
All rules in the rental agreement must be abided by at all times.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Guest of all ages are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Registration Number 004176

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Ellijay, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Engelheim Vineyards and Chateau Meichtry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Ellijay travel guide
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Carter Lake , GA
    Carters Lake
    12 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Riverside Park
    6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Talona Lake
    10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds
    12 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Piedmont Hospital
    12 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    20 min drive
  • Buffalo Luke’s
    20 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    20 min drive
  • Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
    20 min drive
  • Cartecay River Brewing Co.
    20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocky River: Amenity-Packed, Riverfront Retreat, 8-Person Hot Tub/Sport Court. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rocky River: Amenity-Packed, Riverfront Retreat, 8-Person Hot Tub/Sport Court. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rocky River: Amenity-Packed, Riverfront Retreat, 8-Person Hot Tub/Sport Court. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rocky River: Amenity-Packed, Riverfront Retreat, 8-Person Hot Tub/Sport Court. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rocky River: Amenity-Packed, Riverfront Retreat, 8-Person Hot Tub/Sport Court. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Riverside Park, Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Talona Lake. Cartecay River and Tabor House & Civil War Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Rocky River: Amenity-Packed, Riverfront Retreat, 8-Person Hot Tub/Sport Court. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 201 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Rocky River Lodge, and it was every bit as wonderful as the first! We rented both cabins with my side of the family and had such an amazing time together. The setting is just perfect—nestled in the mountains and right on the river. We spent our days canoeing, kayaking, and tubing, and our evenings roasting s’mores around the fire and laughing together under the stars.It’s such a special place for making family memories, and we’re already talking about when we can come back again. Everything was clean, cozy, and beautifully maintained, and the owners clearly put a lot of care into making it a welcoming getaway. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a peaceful and fun mountain escape!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Biko S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is beyond fantastic! The view of the water is unbelievable, the place on the creek to swim and tube is terrific, and there are loads of activities. This is a gem of place to stay!Literally the only downside I can think of was that we couldn’t figure out how to get good old fashioned cable on any of the TV’s. There were like 900 bizarre channels but the classic cable TV package could not be found, so trying to watch playoff baseball and football required a laptop and an HDMI cord.That’s literally the only low note I’ve got - I’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Excellent stay

The cabin was beautiful and was a perfect location for our Christmas family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

C D.

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

Great location

Stay was great and location was perfect. Plenty of things to do for people of all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach R.

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

Great time

We had a great time staying here. the large fireplace was AMAZING, made the cabin nice and cozy. 10000% will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaWanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes we enjoyed the Scenic view everything was great except some of the throw pillows and the big swingon the patio was filthy. We had to flip over the padding in order to sit on it. I left a cardboard box inside the house we forgot to remove it I apologize for that.We was on the road when I realized we forgot to put it on the back on the truck. We cleaned the house and put everything back like we found it.Thank you for sharing your home with my family Lawanda
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kecia O.

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

Great Family Vacation

It was a great place to vacation with my children and grandchildren! They all really enjoyed the location and time spent together was priceless!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Outstanding Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving week here. It was a wonderful time in a beautiful setting. It’s hard to imagine needing anything else.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Beautiful location

We absolutely enjoyed our stay. There was 14 of us that stayed three nights for a prayer summit. It was beautiful, inside and out! There were plenty of kitchen items, and the layout worked well for us! The kitchen supported several woman cooking and prepping, with lots of counter space! The water was amazing and we enjoyed the river and all the animals! The owners were very communicative and helpful!! We would definitely use the home again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful time here! The basketball court, volleyball net, ping pong table and foosball kept the kids busy. The house was close enough to Ellijay's cute little town with great restaurants. We loved seeing all the deer around!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Serene

Amazing property! Floating in the river on the various water vessels provided was the highlight for me, personally. It was an incredibly relaxing vacation and the scenery was beyond beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana J.

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

Retreat

This was a great stay for my small group! We had 18 adults and were incredibly comfortable during our stay and loved the time outside on the property especially!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Family Christmas

Beautiful property that was exactly as it was described. So many amenities that we did not have to spend our time finding things to do. We had a wonderful day and a great family memory was made.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey M.

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

Great Weekend!

Cabin has an amazing view of the river. Plenty of space and plenty of things to do. We would highly recommend this cabin for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trent V.

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

Great Place to stay for a group or large family

The cabin is great and has a lot of good things about it. Tons of activities and a hot tub that was very clean when we got there. Rules were easy to follow and had a great view of the River. We would come back to this next time we do a mountain trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

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

Boys youth trip

We had 16 people total, 5 adults and 11 kids. We could have stayed the entire weekend and never left the cabin, it was better than we could have imagined, plenty of room, games to play and even tho it was cold the river was a blast! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan E.

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

Awesome property

We had a bunch of friends get together to enjoy a relaxing weekend, and there were zero complaints. Communication and check in were a breeze. The house was clean and packed with amenities. We would definitely stay here again without a second thought.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

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

Hope to come back again!!!

It’s the perfect house. But the river and basketball court are just cream. Thank you Ian ! If y’all come or way hollar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

Great cabin with lots to do!

The cabin was well suited for our big group of friends. The big hot tub, basketball court, volleyball court, and the river provided us with lots to do outside on top of the spacious inside area. The house was well stocked with kitchen items and lots of beds. No regular, unbroken ping pong balls were available though.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great weekend!

Just another wonderful weekend at Rocky River Lodge. It's such a perfect place for a nice getaway. It was easy to communicate with Sarah and Ian, and are very helpful with any additional requests. We highly recommend this and their sister lodge Riverstone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey K.

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

Spacious, fun, & beautiful!

Rocky River was perfect for our bridal party to stay in the weekend of our wedding! There was plenty of space, plenty of things to do on the property alone, and had a gorgeous view right on the river! Sarah & Ian were very helpful and responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

george c r.

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

INCREDIBLE!

Our church brought our young adult group here for a weekend of rest and it did not disappoint! The property and cabin were perfect. Everything inside and out was just spotless. Ian was very responsive and helpful when I reached out with a couple of questions. It exceeded all expectations!! It is the perfect spot for a retreat weekend. We will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tucker S.

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

June 2024

Myself and a large group of friends visited the Rocky River Cabin in June of 2024 and had an absolute blast. The property was beautiful and had so many things to do. The pictures truly don’t do it justice. The surrounding area is beautiful and clean. Would definitely stay at this Cabin again and highly recommend it for anyone wanting a fun and relaxing time in the mountains of North Georgia!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful weekend!

Once again we spent a wonderful weekend at Rocky River. It's the perfect place for a group gathering. There's ample space for all to spread out, and also enjoy meal times together. This year the weather wasn't so great but we didn't mind hanging around the well appointed cabin. Sarah and Ian are the perfect hosts and will do everything they can to help with anything that might come up. We keep on coming back every year because it's a perfect fit for our group. I highly recommend Rocky River for your next family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

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

Life Long Memories

Wow! Just wow! This place is incredible! The direct private access to the river provided our group with hours upon hours of fun! We felt like it was all the best parts of camping without having to “rough it.” The bedrooms on three different stories of the cabin gave each family some personal space while still feeling connected and open. The kitchen is fully stocked and had everything we needed to make lots of family meals. There is something for everybody here! Our littles enjoyed playing in the warm sun along the sandy river shore, our older kids spent hours tubing, rock hopping and rope swinging into the river and playing volleyball and basketball. The adults enjoyed fishing, kayaking, relaxing in the hammock swings and soaking in the hot tub. Our entire group drove to the tubing out in spot and tubed 2 hours down the river which was a blast. We were so thankful for the special memories made in such a gem of a location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024