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Welcome to the Hilltop Retreat at Misty Morning Lake Resort!

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This newly renovated handcrafted cabin is perched on top of a forested hill.
Three-sided wrap around porch, two of the sides fully screened in for protection
Welcome, come in and stay, or grab a walking stick and explore one of our trails
Locally built custom rocking chairs under large fans.
Our neighbor built this lovely swing for your and our enjoyment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Cohutta Overlook
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Ellijay Marketplace
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Fort Mountain State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Dalton, GA (DNN-Dalton Municipal)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk room

2 Single Beds

Primary First Floor

1 King Bed

Primary Second floor

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor

Towels provided · Shower only

Second Floor

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Hilltop Retreat at Misty Morning Lake Resort!

This is our Hilltop Retreat at Misty Morning Lake Resort which includes 20 acres & hot tub. Come experience the feeling of being pampered while also enjoying the wilderness.

This refined, cozy, and newly renovated mountain cabin property offers a touch of luxury in its three bedrooms and two bathrooms for 6 people, an expansive wrap around screened porch and 20 acres of wilderness for relaxing and exploring. Whether you come with your family for vacation or as a couple's getaway, you will find relaxation and tranquility in this quiet property in the wilderness.

If you are looking to vacation with additional family or friends and want more space to spread out, including access to our private swimming and fishing lake (Misty Morning Lake), you have the option to also book the neighboring property at the Lakeside Retreat at Misty Morning Lake which can host 8 people. www.vrbo.com/2342047

After booking, please discuss with your host if the private access to our entire resort property is desired. Our entire woodland and lake resort spans 55 acres of hiking trails, picnic areas, swimming, fishing, boating, camping, RV parking, etc. If this is something of interest to you and your guests, please contact your host for details.

At the Hilltop Retreat Cabin, you will find a first-floor master bedroom with an amazingly comfortable king bed, two-night tables and closet for all of your belongings. From the first-floor master, you may access the screened porch from the sliding glass door.
Our first floor living room offers a leather couch with recliners and TV & entertainment center for cozy movie nights. The kitchen is well equipped with pots & pans, dishes, blender, toaster, microwave, split oven and range, dishwasher, crockpot and coffee maker. Our laundry room has a full-size washer & dryer and minifridge for beverages. The downstairs bathroom has a beautiful sink, and glass sliding door into a custom shower with stone and tile and double shower heads. Our dining room seats 6 or move to the porch for another dining table to eat on a screened porch overlooking the front garden and forest.

Upstairs we have another living area with two leather recliners, a leather couch, a game table, and a large screen TV. You will find a custom-built bunk room with 2 twin bunks, chest of drawers and closet and a giant bean bag chair. The secondary master bedroom which is also located upstairs offers another luxury king bed, a desk for mobile working, chest of drawers and closet. We have high speed fiber WIFI for easy access to the Inernet (we wager it matches or exceeds your home Wi-Fi speeds). Both bedrooms upstairs feature black out blinds to enjoy a great night's sleep. The upper bathroom has a large custom tile and stone shower and double vanity.

Each of the TVs in the two lounge areas are equipped with intuitive, single remote Roku devices for access to your streaming services. With our high-speed internet you will have seamless streaming options on your devices, computers or on our TVs.

We have a large, screened porch with additional seating for dining or conversation. Outside there is a brand new luxurious 6-person hot tub which overlooks the fire pit with Adirondack chairs for relaxing while taking in the woodland views. Watching the stars at night from the hot tub is amazing experience. We have very little light pollution and the number of stars that are visible to the naked eye is awe inspiring.

There is so much to do on the property or in the area for the outdoor adventurer such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, or rafting and tubing. Visit the apple houses in Ellijay or Blue Ridge for all the harvest delights! There are wineries, breweries and tasty restaurants for the food explorer. Lots of fun shopping options in Ellijay or Blue Ridge for those who like to leisurely stroll and window shop.


Tumbling Waters Trail - 9.5 miles

Fort Mountain State Park - 11 miles

Downtown Ellijay - 13 miles

Lake Conasauga - 17 miles

Blue Ridge - 29 miles

Carter's Lake - 32 miles

Amicalola Falls - 35 miles

Additional Notes:
The driveway to the Hilltop Cabin and the parking around the cabin is newly built and in good working order. However, the final approach to the Hilltop Cabin is a steep grade and it is recommended that you utilize all-wheel or 4-wheel drive. If this is of concern, you can look at our sister property, The Lakeside Cabin at Misty Morning Lake (www.vrbo.com/2342047) as this adjoining property has no steep slope concerns.

Pets are prohibited at the Hilltop Retreat. However, the Lakeside Retreat does allow for an outside fenced in yard for pets to play and be protected outdoors. Call your hosts for more details.

Property manager

Nicole John
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Fort Mountain are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cohutta Overlook and Ellijay River Vineyards. Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Cohutta Overlook - 19 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 24 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 27 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Fort Mountain State Park - 28 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Carters Lake - 32 min drive - 16.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Hilltop Retreat at Misty Morning Lake Resort! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Hilltop Retreat at Misty Morning Lake Resort!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Hilltop Retreat at Misty Morning Lake Resort!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Hilltop Retreat at Misty Morning Lake Resort! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Cohutta Overlook and Gilmer County Library. Ridgeway Recreation Area and Piedmont Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

Weekend with Friends

We loved the property! Beautiful view, and nice hiking trails. The house was perfect. Well stocked, beautifully decorated, and very comfortable. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

Was peaceful!

Great secluded stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

Beautiful location

The cabin & surrounding area was great! Lots of trails to hike & things to do at the cabin. The hosts were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary C.

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

Quiet location

We really enjoyed our stay but the house smells like septic gas and the hot tubs chlorine levels were extremely high (at least 10 times the exceptable level)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Beautiful area, nice and peaceful location. Can’t wait to rebook and spend a longer trip at this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vitali A.

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

One of the best cabins we've stayed in!

Gorgeous little cabin. Everything from the rustic cabin feel to the privacy of the location was perfect! The owner communicated all the needed information and we had no problems finding the place. We would definitely stay there again some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

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

Bed by 9

I rented this cabin for my father on the same property as us. It was great, as we had some younger kids staying with us so during the day we hung out lakeside and when my dad was tired he went back to his peace and quiet on the hill...we took the two teens back to his cabin as well with the awesome upper level and two rooms. It couldn't have worked out better! No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather r.

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

Romantic weekend getaway

We absolutely loved our stay at the cabin! The hot tub was so nice and we loved the kitchen. It has everything you need to cook just like you were at home. We will definitely be booking here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

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

Very private and quiet

Great private cabin. Great deCor and feel and some incredibly beds. Two living rooms great for family time. Host were amazing great communication. Ill definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect retreat

From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, this was the perfect cabin experience. Private, well outfitted, high end finishes, furniture and appliances. Excellent internet service, beautiful view from the hot tub. Host was fantastic, great communication, highly recommend. Remember you will need 4WD!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Simply Gorgeous!

This place was gorgeous! Well decorated and well-maintained. So many nice amenities. It's obvious the owners really put a lot of work into making a comfortable space. The atmosphere is so peaceful that all I wanted to do was sit on the covered porch and enjoy the natural serenity. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Perfect Thanksgiving Getaway

We had an incredible Thanksgiving stay at Hilltop Retreat! With six adults, there was plenty of room for everyone to relax and enjoy. The kitchen was impressively well-stocked, making holiday meal prep a breeze. The outdoor amenities were a highlight—sitting around the fire pit with the provided cut wood was such a cozy experience, and the hot tub was absolutely amazing, especially in the crisp 30-degree weather. The scenic views from the property were breathtaking and added to the peaceful atmosphere. This retreat provided the perfect setting to create wonderful memories. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a spacious, comfortable, and serene getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

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

Retreat That I Needed

Such a beautiful cabin atop a serene hill. All the amenities to relax without the feel of a rental. In fact, it felt like home away from home. I needed a break from work and this cabin really did the job of rejuvenating me. From a comfortable bed to a superb kitchen and the porch furniture, it is set up to relax. And if the rain on the metal roof doesn’t relax you, then the hot tub surely will. Even staying dry is relaxing by the fire pit where the firewood is provided. There were a state park’s worth of very walkable trails. A map is provided at the cabin for the trails as well. Really an amazing property. I am counting down the days until I return. If you’re reading this and wondering if you should…you definitely should!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Cozy and Secluded

My husband and I had a great weekend at the property. We really no complaints. Everything was clean and organized. The cabin was nice and cool. Everything worked as it should. The backup generator even kicked in without any trouble when the power went out during a storm. The one thing I will say is that you must have a 4-wheel drive to get up to the property. The final approach is very steep, so please keep that in mind. We would definitely stay here again. It's a great property for a couple or even a small family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Nicole John

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We are a husband and wife (Clinton and Nicole) from Marietta, GA, who have acquired a little slice of heaven in Ellijay, GA. We are so happy to host amazing guests, such as yourself, at our Misty Morning Mountain Retreat. We work tirelessly to ensure every element of the property is welcoming, enjoyable, and relaxing. We want you to build memories here that last a lifetime and help you recharge and revitalize away from urban life among our natural wonders in the mountains of North Georgia.

Why they chose this property

This is a remote and highly private forested lake property which is still highly accessible being less than 8 miles from downtown Ellijay. You can enjoy serenity, quiet, and dark star gazing nights, while still making day trips to many popular destinations. Many of our prior guests have spent their entire visit on our property, hiking trails, relaxing in hammocks, playing games, swimming in the lake, catching fish in the lake, and soaking in the hot tub. We are so pleased to now have two Cabins available to the public for rent. Both offer affordable and luxurious accommodations with everything provided. Please read our reviews on "www.VRBO.com/2342047". We take such pride in serving our guests and earning our 5-star ratings.

What makes this property unique

You can relax in the creature comfort of one of our two Cabin properties. You can bring a tent and camp at one of our designated camping locations. Bring your fishing pole and arrange to use one of our boats or kayaks on our own private lake. Use one of our hammocks and nap and bask in the beauty of nature. Hike on our well-groomed, mapped, and marked private trails which span the entire 55-acre campus. Nature watch. Play games with your family and friends. Have campfires in our designated fire pit areas. Make memories for a lifetime.

Languages:

English

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