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Waterfalls, Treetop Long-Distance Views at Rustic Luxury Cabin

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Food and drink
Main deck view and seating area
Main path from driveway to cabin
Rockwater Cabin path
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7226.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Blue Ridge, GA
  • Springer Mountain
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Amicalola Falls State Park
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Master BR

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Terrace BR - front

2 Single Beds

Terrace BR - rear

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Level Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Terrace Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Waterfalls, Treetop Long-Distance Views at Rustic Luxury Cabin

Named for the multi-level 200 feet of splashing waterfalls flowing alongside, Rockwater Cabin is a secluded, rustic 20-acre mountaintop dream home for those outdoor enthusiasts who prefer a touch of private luxury.

Enjoy a 2.5 mile winding gravel mountain road as you enter the forest wilderness, but with the creature comforts of a three-level authentic log construction home. Modern kitchen, satellite TV, wired phone line, and fiber optic hi-speed wifi. No streets out back, no neighbors on either side. Only mountain ridges in view out front, in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest.

In the winter, warm your toes at the natural log burning, river rock fireplace and a generous bookshelf of classic literature and travel books. In the summer, enjoy the 4-burner outdoor grill and the close proximity to Springer Mountain, southern end of the Appalachian Trial. A 15-minute drive takes you to the perfect 1-mile hiking trail to the top of Springer. 15 minutes in the other direction takes you to Amicalola Falls State Park, featuring the highest waterfalls in Georgia.

The area offers fly-fishing, horseback riding, hiking, wineries and antique shopping in nearby historic Ellijay and Blue Ridge. During your stay, enjoy the serenity of no freeways, no airplanes, no signs, buildings or even TV towers to obstruct your view of the ancient Appalachian Mountains from the wrap-around deck. At night, you’ll look out on pitch black darkness for miles, with only moon and stars above, and the rush of the waterfalls in the woods below.

To comfortably accommodate all members of your party, Rockwater sleeps up to six with 3 bedrooms, 5 beds. The master bedroom is found on the top level and features a plush, king sized bed, along with a 40” led tv, private bath with 2 sinks and a shower/bath tub combination.
The master also features a pull out sofa, full-bed size for one adult. Bedroom2 is downstairs on the terrace level with day bed with pull out trundle bed and TV. Bedroom3 has a Queen bed with private bath and shower. Washer/dryer is in the hallway.

Preparing meals is easy with new KitchenAide appliances. The dining table under the all natural deer antler chandelier seats 8.

For the drive up, it's bumpy but well maintained - all the roads are well marked. In icy or very wet conditions, a 4-wheel drive type vehicle is recommended not required.

Property manager

Holly Scardino

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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

About the area

Ellijay

Ellijay is home to this cabin. Amicalola Falls State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Upper River Adventures and Burt's Pumpkin Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Blue Ridge, GA

What's nearby

  • Chattahoochee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Springer Mountain - 43 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus - 43 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Amicalola Falls - 48 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 56 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walnut Ridge Apiaries - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfalls, Treetop Long-Distance Views at Rustic Luxury Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfalls, Treetop Long-Distance Views at Rustic Luxury Cabin ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfalls, Treetop Long-Distance Views at Rustic Luxury Cabin ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfalls, Treetop Long-Distance Views at Rustic Luxury Cabin located?

Situated in Ellijay, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Cartecay River and Rich Mountain Wilderness. Amicalola Falls State Park is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Location Location

You cannot beat this location. The house was more a home and very comfortable. Our dogs totally enjoyed it. We lived in Atlanta for 20 years. We frequented this area so many many times for hiking with our family. Thank you for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Waterfall Cabin

My husband and I rented the cabin for some time away and it was the perfect place! It’s very secluded and we enjoyed sitting outside listening to the waterfall that is beside it. It is so peaceful and the view is breathtaking! I am so grateful for the time spent there … I hope we can go back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Great place to get away

This cabin is great. It’s comfortable, well stocked, and the view is incredible. We really liked how remote it is too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

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

Great place to get away!

If you are just looking to get away from everything this is a great place to do it. Very quiet, private, and secluded! The property is absolutely amazing! The cabin itself is a bit dated however it is nice and you have everything there that you need. You do travel some distance off of paved roads, but the property in my opinion is well worth the drive in.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

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

The View

The view was spectacular, we caught the leaf color at this cabin at its peak. The cabin was cozy and had everything needed for cooking in the large kitchen. The picture window was perfect during wet and windy weather when we could not sit out on the deck. The leaves were deep and we were not able to walk down to the water fall but had no problem being able to hear the sounds of the falls. The only negative was the path from the vehicle to the house. It’s a stone and dirt path and this time of the year leaf covered I wound advise anyone that has problems with walking to be aware of the path. We loved the privacy and the roads to hike there at the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Great place and great views

This is a secluded cabin in the mountains. It had amazing scenery so the views were amazing. Couldn't have asked for a better get away spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ana W.

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

Beautiful Water Falls

Remote cabin with beautiful amazing views of mountains, and the sound of the waterfalls that are on the property next to the cabin. Nicely furnished inside and very comfortable. Our dogs loved exploring the woods and going in the creeks! Would give it a five star except for the path to the deck and kitchen that need a little TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber E.

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

Relaxing, Peaceful Cabin

I stayed in early November and had great views of the changing leaves. Cabin is lovely--large bed in loft slept great. Cabin has everything you need--kitchen has a great number of pans, gadgets, etc., and king bed in loft sleeps well. I made a fire in the fireplace every night and it was so cozy and peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Adam R.

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

Beautiful View

Come here for the beautiful view, the nearby stream's white-noise, swinging for the kids, crackling fire in the fireplace, playing games, relaxing, cooking, and hiking nearby trails. Great overall adventure. We overlooked a few issues because of all these. I mention them only as suggestions because the view goes a really long way. Owners made sure we printed directions. Directions could still use some more work with confirming landmarks instead of just turn-by-turn since the neighborhood has few two-way street signs and mailboxes confirming which road you are on after merges, etc. Probably even note that paying attention to GPS is not recommended at all after the gas station and give the gas station address to plug-in to GPS. There was a sharp broken rocking-chair set aside. I presume it just had not been removed yet but it was in the view when eating. We successfully connected to WiFi itself but satellite Internet was rarely there. A bad smell in basement laundry area got a little overpowering towards the end. 4-Wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended. High wheel base is definitely necessary (SUV, Truck, Jeep). Not sure if a typical sedan would make it... for real. With the great weather and great property, our family with young kids really had a fantastic getaway weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

If you want the view you have to do the climb

This property is AMAZING !!! We love the Ellijay area as there is a TON to do such as swimming, biking, hiking, boating, shopping, the Big Foot museum, good diners, and the Apple capital of Georgia. Usually we do several day trips while in Ellijay but this property was so magical we only left once. We hiked all over exploring this property with our dogs ( no copperhead sightings for us) and we loved every minute of it . Just a note of reference if you are traveling with your furry friend there is a great 24 hour emergency vet located close ! We had a couple of things come up while staying here and the owners were incredibly responsive and full of information. This is our new favorite property in Ellijay the waterfall is SO relaxing and the furniture all top end for complete relaxion, even the beds slept great (that never happens). I do recommend renting a 4 wheel drive if you don't have one, it will just make the climb to the top a lot easier.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Kris P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beatifull cabin,deep in the woods tho

The house was gorgeous,far away from any life...it will take you almost 30 minutes to get down to the town,which made our everyday trips kind of difficult!also be aware of snakes when taking dogs with you-ours was bitten by venomous Copperhead during the stay,that was hanging right by the house
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank D., Tequesta, US

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

Idealic Setting

Serene and beautiful property. SUV's are fine in the summer but would definitely need 4 wheel drive in winter. 20 minutes from the main Road to the cabin. Unlike some we made the trip up and down several times to explore all N Georgia has to offer and it was well worth it.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

mountian view

Pro's location is great, did not see anyone our entire stay. water fall sounds make this stay special. lots of things to do near property, dogs loved it. kitchen is set up well every thing you need. beds were comfortable. con's couch needs to be replaced all of us had trouble with the last step on the stairs, they blend in with the flooring, need color strip.. Over all we loved the place and would recommend it to our friends and family. Just a few minor changes mentioned above would make a big difference in the over all stay. con's
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Great Cabin & Fun Drive

The cabin is just as described and is outstanding. I would highly recommend for anyone want to get away from the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Bianca P.

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

Awayyyy From it All!! Beautiful and Peaceful!

As soon as we walked onto the deck I had a breathless moment upon gazing out to the view. Pictures really don't do it justice! The sound of the waterfall was wonderful and also could be heard inside the cabin. We had rain and thunderstorms one night which sounded amazing on the roof. If you stay here, plan on staying in and bring all of your food and supplies because there is no quick trip to town. Which if you know that ahead of time, is not an issue. This property is off the beaten trail and I forgot my hiking boots which made it near impossible to explore the full acreage of the property so don't forget those! Also, there are no curtains in the loft room so bring an eye mask if you're like me and need darkness to sleep in. The kitchen is wonderful and has everything you need to cook at home so bring your groceries. The only drawback for me was not having as big of a canopy to view the night sky since the cabin is mostly under the trees. Not the end of the world but worth mentioning if that is a big thing for you. Also we couldn't seem to get the telescope to work either. Maybe user error or maybe it was broken. Overall we truly enjoyed our stay and felt right at home in this sweet cabin! A great place to unwind from the daily grind and would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tish A., Athens, GA, USA

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

Scenery and solitude

Lovely cabin, beautifully furnished and perched on the side of a mountain with beautiful views that change all day long. We made it up the access road just fine with our Outback but would not recommend for most cars. Totally worth the effort to get up there :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

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

Our stay

Our family had an amazing time here! The property is beautiful and the waterfall is extremely relaxing. We did not have a 4x4 but can see how it would be useful on the drive in. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Britt W., LaGrange

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

Weekend getaway

You definitely want to find this cabin in the daytime. It's really high up but so worth it. The view is amazing and the waterfall is tranquilizing. Truly a peaceful place for much needed rest and relaxation. Wouid definitely stay here again. Tulla & Britt White LaGrange, GA
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

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

Great Weekend!

We loved our weekend stay in this beautiful cabin. The view is dreamy, the waterfall is so nice to listen to, and we truly did not see another soul the entire time we were there. The bed is very comfortable. The drive up is rough so arriving during the day with a 4 wheel drive is almost necessary. We didn’t have/do those and made it, but if it had been raining, I don’t think we would have.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Gorgeous Property, Fantastic Trip

Our family came to visit Elijay for the first time and stayed at this property. The views are absolutely unbelievable. We stayed 4 days, and for 3 days we did some running around to hike around town, but our favorite day was the day we just spent exploring and enjoying the property. My kids loved it and felt like we were on a big adventure. The drive to town is quite long, but it's worth it for the view. I would definitely recommend a 4 wheel drive, as it makes the trip up the roads much easier. If we make the trip again, we will definitely plan our day out doing things for one day, and enjoy more days at the property. We could not have enjoyed our time in your cabin more. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home!

10/10 Excellent

Lyndi

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving!

We absolutely loved our time at this cabin - it was well kept and had everything we needed for a nice Thanksgiving stay! The views from the wrap-around porch couldn't be beat. We spent many afternoons simply sitting outside with a glass of wine, enjoying the view and listening to the sounds of the rushing water. With so much surrounding land, we never once heard or saw another person during our stay. And we loved hiking down the mountain (and back up!) every day. We'd be thrilled to come back and stay at this property again.

8/10 Good

Erika T.

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

Secluded and beautiful

Despite a hurricane coming over top of us and losing power, we enjoyed the cabin location and the privacy of it. You can’t beat the views! Only thing that would make it better ( not that we could have used it because we did not have power), is a hot tub!! That would make this cabin perfect! The owners were friendly. The location is quite the drive up the mountain but if you like privacy and true mountain experience then it is worth the drive up. The beds were comfortable. The living room sofa was not however. We loved the waterfall and indoor fire place. We will be back again and hopefully we will have power and truly get to enjoy it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C., United States

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

Unique serene getaway

Great unique cabin with a waterfall in the middle of nowhere, which is where we like to be. The sounds of the waterfall were wonderful. Had everything we needed to enjoy wonderful family time. Many outstanding attractions nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mindy P.

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

Beautiful trip

We had a great time in the mountains. Hone is quite secluded which is what we wanted. We did a day trip to Springer Mountain which was nice, but otherwise just stayed on the property enjoying the amazing view and outdoor fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

October Stay

We really enjoyed this quick get away to the mountains only about an hour and a half outside Atlanta. The cabin was perfect with nice appliances. The deck and Mountain View with the sound of the stream nearby was the best part hands down. The description and pictures perfectly match reality. We enjoyed hiking around the property as well as on surrounding trails. Service is patchy on the mountain roads so I would recommend having back up directions (I screen shot them while I had WiFi). I also would expect the mountain roads to be as described with it being better to have a car with 4x4 but not entirely a must. One thing we would’ve brought more of was bug spray. The mosquitos are quite bad at night. This was best helped with a fire. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Holly Scardino

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We are from Atlanta. Graduated/attended various schools: Duke, Emory, NYU, FSU, Lawrenceville School. We enjoy the retreat of this cabin in the national forest for family time together and solitude. Peaceful, great for reading and hiking. We have a yellow lab - Winston - that runs and swims all day long. We are building an extensive tree house with our sons who love the woods and making fires and mountain biking.

Why they chose this property

Secluded and beautiful views

What makes this property unique

Privacy

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English, French
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