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'Just a Step Away' - a Secluded Cabin on Stover Creek w/Fiber Wi-Fi & Hot Tub

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Exterior
Room
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Cartecay Vineyards
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Amicalola Falls
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Amicalola Falls State Park
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Loft

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

'Just a Step Away' - a Secluded Cabin on Stover Creek w/Fiber Wi-Fi & Hot Tub

This is a very private cabin on a beautiful large 3.5-acre lot. It is in a small community of larger plot mini farms along a secluded section of Stover Creek. This rustic and well-maintained chink log cabin is in its own valley and neighbors are out of view, even in winter months. The large, screened porch, with a luxurious hot tub, faces the woods. The relaxing sounds of nature and rushing water will wash away the worries of city life.
Two king-sized bedrooms, large loft and sofa beds provide sleeping for up to 6 adults comfortably. Two large bathrooms and a washer and dryer provide facilities for all guests’ cleaning needs. The kitchen is well appointed, including a large refrigerator, a dishwasher and a full-size gas range and stove.
There is super-fast fiber Internet, phone service and ETC cable tv, large smart TVs in the bedrooms and living room, and central heat and air. The atmosphere from a real wood burning stone fireplace, with a gas starter, makes it feel like camping without 'roughing it.' Firewood is provided.
This wonderful retreat is in the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area of the Chattahoochee National Forest but is still only an hour and a half drive from Atlanta.
There are lots of fun things to do in this area. Hiking abounds: the Benton MacKaye and the Appalachian Trails heads are about 12 miles away on Springer Mountain, and there is numerous hiking trails close by that lead to several waterfalls, a swinging bridge, and spectacular mountain views. Fishing opportunities in the numerous trout streams and in area mountain lakes are plentiful and cater to all skill levels. The kayaking and tubing opportunities on the Cartecay river and Toccoa river are very close by, and the shuttle services are inexpensive and easy to navigate. More challenging guided white-water rafting is a short drive away, as well. Mountain bike trails and horseback riding are also easy to locate and enjoy.
Beautiful downtown Ellijay is about 15 miles away. Ellijay has numerous antique shops and art galleries and small eateries. Ellijay is host to an apple festival in October, while the numerous orchards are open all year long and have tours, some offer hayrides and petting areas for the kids. The city of Blue Ridge is about 25 miles from this cabin. Blue Ridge offers old-fashioned train rides along the Toccoa River and plenty of shops, restaurants and bars to enjoy as well. The entire area is rich with history and southern culture and charm.
The mountains of northwest Georgia are not overly touristy or trashy. The locals have character are pleasant and eager to please visitors. Simply driving through this naturally beautiful area is a scenic adventure. Come see for yourself, and I’m sure you’ll have a difficult time keeping this place a secret!

Keywords: private, frontage, creek, view, Ellijay, Aska, Blue Ridge, fishing, hot tub, screened porch, dogs, pets, "Just a Step Away", log cabin, fireplace, romantic, wildlife, adventure, hiking, mountains, country, scenic.

Property manager

Eric L Shaw
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Hot tub on porch so toddlers must be watched.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
One well behaved dog is welcome with a $50 Pet Fee
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoke outside of the cabin please.
Please, there can be no firing of arms on the property and no fireworks. Outdoor fires must be attended by responsible adults at all times.
Please stay on the gravel areas and do not drive or park on the lawn or grassy areas.
Dogs should not be left unattended in the home or on the back porch.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Toccoa River Swinging Bridge and Tabor House & Civil War Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Amicalola Falls State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest. Upper River Adventures and Ellijay Marketplace are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Cartecay Vineyards - 17 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Springer Mountain - 32 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus - 33 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Amicalola Falls - 35 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 48 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cartecay Vineyards - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Grocery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Walnut Ridge Apiaries - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Just a Step Away' - a Secluded Cabin on Stover Creek w/Fiber Wi-Fi & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 'Just a Step Away' - a Secluded Cabin on Stover Creek w/Fiber Wi-Fi & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Just a Step Away' - a Secluded Cabin on Stover Creek w/Fiber Wi-Fi & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Just a Step Away' - a Secluded Cabin on Stover Creek w/Fiber Wi-Fi & Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rich Mountain Wilderness and Cartecay River. Cartecay Vineyards and Amicalola Falls State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 348 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 348 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna N.

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

Peaceful Getaway 4/13/25

Our stay was excellent. The host made our visit feel like home the location is wonderful if you’re looking for a peaceful adventure. I highly recommend this home to stay in for your next tranquil getaway. Donna N.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

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

Weekend Get-Away

I surprised my fiance with a stay here over Valentine’s Day weekend. Couldn’t have been more pleased with the decision. From the sound of the trout stream to the hot tub we were relaxed from the beginning. So much to enjoy or kick back and enjoy the fire. This won’t be the last visit for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Peaceful

A peaceful setting inside the woods yet not detached from other cabins and close enough to shopping and restaurants. The fireplace, hot tub, babbling brook and fire pit add to the relaxation and adventure to this wonderful place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas C.

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

Thanksgiving ‘24

This was a lovely cabin to stay at for our very first Thanksgiving away from home. We are a family of 4 with two teenage boys. It was spacious and had plenty of board games for family fun after returning to cabin from exploring Downtown Blue Ridge and McCaysville. It was a perfect Thanksgiving and just what we were looking for! We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

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

Great place to stay!

We love this cabin! It is clean, comfortable, and well-apointed. My wife and I spend a long weekend here every January. It is quiet and off the beaten path, which is exactly what we're looking for. The seclusion is wonderful. The hot tub is a wonderful bonus for a nice, relaxing soak. And, the owners are easy to work with and quite responsive. Highly recommended! 7 out of 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Fantastic Step Away

Convenient and easy to find out of the way location. Well lit roomy and exceptionally clean updated log cabin nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains between Ellijay and Blue Ridge, GA. Secluded property adjacent to small stream is nicely decorated with ample space and all of the supples and furnishings that makes this property feel like home: A sack full of perishables and a backpack of personal belongings is all that is necessary to relax and enjoy this place and its surroundings for several days. Great comms with the host and excellent value for all the property had to offer. Will stay here again when the opportunity presents itself!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

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

Awesome vacation

Well stocked home, very quiet & secluded which we absolutely loved. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frankie B.

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

Quiet and peaceful

This is just an awesome place to rest, relax and unwind. Quiet and peaceful with the creek at the back of the property. Beautiful and clean cabin with a great host. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

revchaffer

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

Awesome cabin in the woods!

Beautiful cabin with plenty of room ands lots of resources if you possibly forgot something. Great porch with Hot tub and gas grill. Beautiful stream nearby and firepit for making s'mores. Large fireplace with plenty of firewood. TVs and great directTV, internet, and DVD players with a large selection of movies. Definitely recommend to all (except maybe elderly people. There are stairs to the front entrance and backdoor entrance that would be difficult to traverse). Just being honest.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Awesome

Beautiful amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa H.

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

Paradise in the woods

We loved our 3 days of blissful relaxation at this lovely property. We soaked in the hot tub, enjoyed long walks through the woods, cooked fabulous meals in the well stocked kitchen, and relaxed by the fireplace in the evening. Our host were very available to us for any questions we had. What more could we ask for!!! We definitely plan on returning. Thanks for sharing your lovely cabin with us. Rick & Lisa cookex wonderful meals
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

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

Perfect mountain getaway!

Cabin was very clean with plenty of space for our group. It was nice and quiet but still close to downtown Ellijay. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Getting away from the city was wonderful. We needed some peace and respite and this property provided it. We were happy reading books by the creek, relaxing in the hot tub, and taking walks. We cooked great food in the kitchen that is better equipped than my own and on the grill. Wonderful hiking is a short drive away. Owners were wonderful and contacted us to make sure we “weathered the storm” which did knock out power for a time. Will return for some peace…”Far from the Madding Crowd”.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April W.

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

A great escape!

Our family spent a few days at this lovely home. We had a great time! The home is stocked with everything you could possibly need. It is definitely tucked away back on its own and we managed just fine with our little front wheel drive although I don’t know if it would do well in bad weather. We enjoyed the creek, fire pit and hot tub. Thank you for a memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan H.

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

Great Getaway

Awesome cabin in an awesome location! Zero complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Magazine worthy cabin

Gorgeous cabin but very remote down gravel roads. A bit scary to arrive at night in the dark but owner had cabin set up to be very welcoming with well placed lights. Decorated so perfectly. Great hot tub! However, no internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

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

wonderful as ever

This was our fourth stay at this property, and it never disappoints. clean, quiet, comfortable; spacious kitchen with everything you could possibly need. Eric is always accessible, firendly and helpful. This is our 'go-to' getaway. we'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Spring Break Getaway

Great property to spend a couple days away. My youngest son loved the creek and just roaming around on the property. Plenty of space for everyone. The whole family loved using the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was secluded, very private and clean. The cabin was well stocked with anything you could possibly want. Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashton M.

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

Beautiful mountain escape!

The house was even cuter than the pictures! You can even hear the stream from the house. The kids loved walking down to the creek. If you are looking for a peaceful, quiet escape, this is the place for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Nice creek and seclusion

Nice hide away in Gilmer County with its own creek. Very private.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Wonderful hideaway

What a wonderful hidden gem. We fell asleep to the sounds of the babbling stream. Our kids loved the hot tub. It was less than 30 min to I credible hiking. The owner is super accommodating too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Secluded cabin

Cabin was everything that was listed! Very secluded area. You had all the amenities that you would need, Just like you were at home. 4G network is not available at all. local Wi-Fi is provided dsl. Best communication we found was through FB messenger. Or the cabin does have a phone. phone in case of emergency
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

Weekend get away

Everything was wonderful. We enjoyed the peacefulness of the woods and surrounding creek. The cabin was the best stocked we have ever stayed in, was very clean, and the beds were comfortable. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dexter S.

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

Joy in Isolation

Beautiful property, wonderful stay. So clean and plenty of towels, dishwater, and anything you might need. Enjoyed our stay here very much, will have to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Eric L Shaw

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I am an fly fisherman and hiker and throw pottery which I sell at art festivals in the Atlanta area. Please feel free to ask me for some good fishing areas for your particular skill level or the location for some of my favorite hikes.

Why they chose this property

This is a very private and special place that relaxes me every time I make that turn off the main road on my way there.

What makes this property unique

I have the creek all to myself and don't have to share, the kitchen is easy to cook in, and the hot tub releases the aches and pains from a good days hiking or fishing in the many area streams filled with fish.

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English

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