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Dog friendly luxury cabin on the river, game room, and private hot tub

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Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12269.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Ellijay, GA
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Ellijay Marketplace
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Dalton, GA (DNN-Dalton Municipal)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Loft

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Dog friendly luxury cabin on the river, game room, and private hot tub

Laurel Waters

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This fantastic dog friendly luxury cabin is right on the river, inside the gated Coosawattee River Resort, and just minutes away from Historical Downtown Ellijay Georgia. Outside, you can soak in the private hot tub, warm up by the front porch fire, and simply experience the outdoors firsthand.

Inside, you will find an unbeatable rustic-style living room! The living area has a beautiful rock gas fireplace, large TV, oversize sofas, and chairs perfect for family or group gatherings. You'll find large-view windows opening out over the river, tongue-and-groove cathedral ceilings, and wood floors. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a granite-top island/bar. This cabin offers everything you could want for your vacation and room for the whole family when you visit beautiful luxury Laurel Waters!

While you may be secluded, that doesn't mean you're too far from town to enjoy its attractions. Less than four miles south will bring you to Gilmer County Country Club and Whitepath Golf Club, where you can spend your day on the greens. Enjoy some locally made wine at Ellijay River Vineyards, just a bit further down Cherokee Drive from the golf clubs, or make the eight-and-a-half-mile trip down to Ellijay, where the city center holds restaurants and shops.

The resort has updated how guests gain access to the amenities on site. The guest will be responsible for purchasing amenity passes at the POA office. Monday-Saturday 9 am- 5 pm. Amenity passes are $59 per card. Each card allows 4 guests to use the amenities during the reservation dates. The POA only takes checks or money orders for payments.

The outdoor pools are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day only.

Fireplaces are operable from October 1st – April 15th only.

THINGS TO KNOW
Guests must register 48 hours before arrival or they will not be granted access to the resort.Front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive is recommended for all guests.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Georgia
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit

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 the city centre and on the waterfront. Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Fort Mountain are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chateau Meichtry and Engelheim Vineyards. Gilmer County Fairgrounds 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

  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 16 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 18 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 19 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Talona Lake - 20 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Carters Lake - 30 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Happy Family II - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mucho Kaliente Mexican Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Ellijay Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dog friendly luxury cabin on the river, game room, and private hot tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dog friendly luxury cabin on the river, game room, and private hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog friendly luxury cabin on the river, game room, and private hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog friendly luxury cabin on the river, game room, and private hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog friendly luxury cabin on the river, game room, and private hot tub located?

Located in the heart of Ellijay, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Riverside Park, Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Piedmont Hospital. Gilmer County Library and Cartecay River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yanisley P.

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

Amazing

Beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brileigh B.

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

Short and Sweet

My friends and I all enjoyed the stay at this rental! Once we got past the gate it was a little tricky to find but all was expected, and it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni A.

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

Christmas Family Vacation

Great location and views. We had 11 total, and everyone slept comfortably. Process was easy and seamless, would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Fall get away

we had a blast!! What a peaceful view from the cabin. we enjoyed sitting in the hot tub and having a bonfire in the evening, listening to the river. There was plenty of sleeping space also with the four bedrooms, with the four bedrooms, including the loft .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Amazing Stay

Everything was wonderful. Cabin was great. 3 couples stayed, plenty of room. The view of the river fantastic. River was amazing. We all enjoyed the tubing and just sitting in river and around fire pit. We will definitely be coming back.
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10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

FANTASTIC PROPERTY

The home was perfect for our family and is absolutely the greatest spot on the river. This was our family’s first really vacation together as adults and everyone loved it. Even though my kids had never fly fished before all of them including spouses caught at least one fish! We will DEFINITELY be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandye S.

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

Beautiful cabin, just book it, you won't be disappointed

I would not hesitate to stay here again. It was clean, large, beautiful, just like the pictures. There were deer and turkey all over the neighborhood. Management was easily available if needed. And it was convenient to so many activities-whitewater rafting, shopping, hiking, lake swimming! We had 12 people, ages 17-77, and there was plenty of room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M., Norcross ga

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

Amazing cabin

Amazing place for the whole family. Fun,Romantic,incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

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

Property was very quiet and put freinds and family had a great time!

Very nice property and creek access was great. Fire pit next to creek was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

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

July 4 vacation

Little hard to find but overall a nice cabin on the river with plenty of room for everyone in our group enjoyed everything about it
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Denise H.

NEVER USE VACASA! THEY’RE AWFUL!

The only dept that did a good job was the local maintenance dept.

4/10 Poor

Karlie B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Do not recommend

The cabin and the spot by the water was great. However, the location was hard to get to and check in through the guardhouse was complicated. The amenities listed were not able to use or working condition, such as the outdoor fireplace and air hockey table. Check in was postponed 2 hours when we were within 30 minutes of arrival which was frustrating for the young travelers with us. Upon arrival some furniture was not in great shape and the coffee maker did not work. Information was sent through a different app, email and overall communication over load with not complete information such as the guardhouse pin to get in. The guardhouse staff was not friendly. Do not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M., Orlando Florida

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

Still a great stay

Was a little disappointed the main fireplace in the listing didn’t work. But overall the house is wonderful and the stay was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

A wonderful place to stay, secluded on the river. Very peaceful. The only issue we had was finding the road to get to the house. I would strongly advise to get turn by turn directions to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Melba S.

Laurel Waters

There were some issues with the cabin (hot tub not working, ice maker leaking, needing ceiling repairs in basement) but it is a beautiful cabin in a beautiful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Ellijay vacation

Overall it was wonderful only a couple of snags that made it not perfect. We were not allowed to use the fireplace on the porch and we left an item I. The cabin when we checked out and are having some difficulty recovering our item. I know it is our own fault that we left it but as we are local we should have been able to go back to get it but it is a gated community and we were not allowed back in after our check out time
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Kailin K.

Spacious home along river

We really enjoyed our time at Laurel Waters. Cons- The home was really difficult to find, the resort community really needs better signage once you get along the river. The electric key pad didn’t work upon arrival, thankfully the Vacasa representative was easy to get a hold of and got us in via the lock box. The house had some other issues with the tv not working properly and the circuit breaker tripping. I think the house could also use a good deep cleaning. Pros- Dominos delivered however we did have to walk them through how to get to the house over the phone. The house was plenty spacious and had had all the amenities needed. I would suggest bringing sharp knives if you plan on cooking. We did enjoy the rec center & indoor pool however it is important to note that it is a 30 minute drive from the house. Our favorite part of the house was sitting in front of the large living room window overlooking the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

adam d.

Nice location, not very well kept up

Good location and nice river property easy to use the river. The road going down is in really bad shape. DO NOT use 2 Wheel drive, 4 wheel drive ONLY! House was pretty clean, but needs a DEEP cleaning! Porch was dirty, hot tub in disrepair, fireplace out of order (apparently for long time). You can tell this is a heavily used rental property. Could be very nice if cleaned well and a few things fixed, maintained. As many other guests said in the guest book, you cannot get on internet with instructions provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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6/10 Okay

Vita C.

Great Home, beautiful creek, but…

This property is in dire need of maintenance. The outdoor fireplace on the deck is not usable, per the sign hanging from it, which is so old that you can barely read what it says. The building needs a pressure washing, the outdoor furniture cushions need to be replaced, and the ceiling in the downstairs game room has a hole in it. I’d give the clean 4.5 stars. Bed on main floor and living room furniture were comfortable. Everything was in working order. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. To whoever provides the directions, please review them. When driving from the resort gate, they we were not entirely accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Emir M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Misleading outdoor pictures

They have pics of chairs around fire pit but thats neighbors. Fire pit is built on edge of a slope so not all of family members can gather around fire pit. To be honest not sure why the cleaning fee when we found vape pens all over bedrooms (our kids found them). Pretty dirty place overall. Dont think much maintenance is done on property at all. Some nice blankets would help as HVAC upstairs and downstairs are 15F different. Beautiful balcony but bugs/ants all over the place. Would not book this place again. Awesome access to the river but better options in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Brandon F., Centerville, USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Off the beaten Path

The best part about the cabin is where it is located. The kids/families had a blast playing in the creek. There were several floats available for use on the creek but most had holes and were half-hazardly thrown under the deck. There was a nice fire pit out near the creek and we were able to make a fire there one evening. It is right on the road but very little traffic passes because the property is out of the way. The cabin advertised a hot tub, but it still wasn’t working. Additionally, many items are marked as “not amenities” so are not available for use by the guests. We couldn’t find cutting boards nor a can opener. Very few extra supplies if you are in a pinch. If you stay here bring your own paper products, can opener, trash bags, storage bags. While we appreciate the cabin being in the woods, the pests were just as much inside as outside. The bottom floor was a bit musty and that is where the bunk bed and additional guest bedroom are. The cleanliness leaves a lot to be desired. We were greeted by rodent droppings near the front door. It was a nice location, and if the weather cooperates, you will have a nice time outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Good and Bad

I have mixed feelings on this house. First about the house. For the most part is was super clean. The dish washer had dirty dishes and the oven had old nasty burnt bacon on the cookie sheet. They kitchen needed lots of new supplies to make it a stocked kitchen. You are truly in the middle of no where and a fully stocked kitchen would have been nice because you don't want to leave to go out to eat. Thank goodness we brought a big pot with us otherwise we would have been out of luck. The fireplaces do not work and say they are out of order. That did not matter to us much b/c it was nice warm weather in late May. I would have been super sad if it was in winter months. Make sure you bring your own fire wood for the fire pit. The hot tub was clean but the top looked really beat up. Other than that the River, house and surroundings were peaceful and quite. (we had some loud neighbors with music but it was not bad if you set on the side porch off the bedroom). The River is wonderful our kids had a blast playing in the water and walking up stream and tubing down river, the fire pit and chairs are clean and nice. We spent most of our time down by the river. As for the management company. I would never under any circumstance rent a house that was managed by them. When we arrived an hour past check-in the lock box code did not work. I proceeded to sit on hold with the company for 45 minutes until I reached someone who then called me back 15 minutes later with a new code to get in the house. We emailed, text, DM on Twitter, reached out to the COO, CEO and CFO about getting in the home. There is no direct person you can reach. We finally found a window that was open and able to get in that way. We called about getting new bowls and such for the kitchen but never heard back. They are absolutely the worst to work with. If you ever see VACASA as a management company I would turn the other way. You will need 4-wheel drive or AWD to reach the place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
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6/10 Okay

Alicia Q.

Great location

This was by far the coolest property I’ve ever booked. The views of the river and the deer roaming everywhere in the neighborhood was so cool. The cabin was beautiful but it could have been cleaner and better kept. It was very dusty and the it was clear that the cleaning staff does a very light surface clean. The outside area of stairs, chairs and hot tub could also be better kept. I’m highly allergic to dust and dander so I was sneezing and stuffy our whole stay.
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6/10 Okay

Tammy W.

Would have been perfect but....

Everything was lovely except we were not informed that the outdoor fireplace was out of order. In FEB, this really put a damper on our trip as we were forced to be indoors much more than we had planned. Had we been informed, we would have rescheduled our stay or asked for a new location. Nothing against this location, mostly against Vacasa for not being upfront about this issue.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W., Dallas, Georgia

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

Wonderful stay so peaceful

Great experience, loved the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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