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Private Pond, Historic Cabin on 12 Acres Clean, Comfortable, Away From Crowds

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Secluded cabin is close to pond, no other homes in sight.
The autumn view from across the pond shows the beauty of lakeside solitude.
Tell fish tales, recall the hunt, relive the hike or bike in comfy living room.
Dine in country kitchen, watch for wildlife out the window.
Dish up your best or keep it casual in our country kitchen.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Cohutta Wildlife Management Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ellijay Marketplace
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Dalton, GA (DNN-Dalton Municipal)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Pond, Historic Cabin on 12 Acres Clean, Comfortable, Away From Crowds

Get away from what ails you in our Secluded Lakeside Pine Cabin with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on 12 acres on gated private road near the Cohutta Wilderness. No better place to get isolated than in a country cabin in the woods with a pond! Cast a line in our private fishing pond or muddy your fat tires, hikin’ boots or huntin’ coveralls on some of Georgia’s most beautiful mountain land, nearly at our doorstep.

Pond is stocked with bass, bream, catfish and crappie.


Cabin is situated on big, grassy yard beside fishing pond 10 miles from charming downtown Ellijay. Rent our sturdy canoe for a paddle cruise or fishing tour around the pond. Wind up your pitching arm for a game of corn hole...corn bags and boards provided. Watch the deer graze and turkeys peck from the wrap-around porch. Relax by the campfire while your buddies catch a few fish and throw them back. Bring your football, soccer ball or croquet set (?) for a game on the grass; come on back in the house to recover in comfort. Listen to the bullfrogs croon on the pond in the evening.

Home has all wood floors, master and full bathroom on main, two bedrooms and bath upstairs in the loft. Rock fireplace with gas logs in living room invites warm conversation or quality TV time. Yes, we have Satellite TVs in living room and upstairs parlor with lots of channels. And, although we’re in the backwoods, we have wireless Internet, too!

Propane and charcoal grills on porch outside kitchen door.

All linens provided. Full size washer & dryer. Sleeps 6.

Area amenities: Numerous hiking trails in the Cohutta Mountains and wilderness area lead you to the Conasauga River and Lake Conasauga, waterfalls, and massive “Big Poplar,” the second largest tree in North Georgia. Mountain bike on Forest Service roads or contact a nearby outfitter about gearing you up and getting you out. Take a short drive up to Fort Mountain State Park for gorgeous views of the Georgia mountains from the car or trail and marvel at mysterious rock ruins from another age. Drive into Ellijay to get a pizza or dine at one of the unique local restaurants. Discover history, get nostalgic at local antique shops. Plan your fall visit around the apple harvest and the Georgia Apple Festival, 2nd and 3rd weekends in October. Hunt for deer, turkey, bear, feral hogs in the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area or three other WMAs within close range. Go 4-wheeling on trails in the Conasauga section of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Saddle up your horses for rides in the National Forest or at Fort Mountain State Park.

Come on up to the Country. Stay a while in our Secluded Lakeside Pine Cabin!

Long term rental available only Jan. -March. NO RENTALS OF ONE MONTH OR LONGER APRIL-DECEMBER. Owner interested in potential sale. Rentals of one month or longer only available Jan.-March. Pets permitted only by permission. Please notify owner in message in initial inquiry if you desire to bring a pet.

Property manager

Jane Harrison
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Steep uneven stairs; close to water.Supervise kids
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
By permission only. Only short haired. Max. 2
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No refund for storms, inclement weather, power/utility outages caused by storms, downed trees or weather, or travel difficulty.
Pets by Jane's approval only. Guest must read and abide by Pet Addendum. If you don't scoop, you lose entire deposit. No long hair dogs/cats.
Follow check out procedures posted on refrigerator door. Failure to do so results in partial loss of deposit.

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 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, 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 a lake. Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Blue Ridge Community Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds. 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

  • Cohutta Wildlife Management Area - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 18 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 19 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 21 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Cohutta Overlook - 21 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ellijay River Vineyards - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Mountain House Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ellijay Coffee House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Pond, Historic Cabin on 12 Acres Clean, Comfortable, Away From Crowds pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Pond, Historic Cabin on 12 Acres Clean, Comfortable, Away From Crowds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pond, Historic Cabin on 12 Acres Clean, Comfortable, Away From Crowds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Pond, Historic Cabin on 12 Acres Clean, Comfortable, Away From Crowds located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Cohutta Wildlife Management Area. Tabor House & Civil War Museum and Cartecay River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 214 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

Lake Side Get Away

Very nice property. Cabin very comfortable. Remote and quiet. Will go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This cozy cabin was perfect for our family. It allowed us to disconnect from our busy lives and spend some quality time together. My son and husband loved fishing while I sat outside with them and read. We played games and worked on a puzzle by the fire. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frederica C.

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

Cabin getaway

Very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy O.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Bug infested

The only thing this place has going for them is the location. We were not able to use the upstairs portion of the house due to an Asian lady beatle infestation. Asked for a discount since we couldn’t use 3 of the 4 beds I paid for, and the owner confirmed the house was infested but she insisted they were just ladybugs. Have videos of hundreds of bugs I cleaned up from the upstairs bedrooms. It won’t let me add pictures to this review and the owner insisted she didn’t need to see the proof, but the video is going viral on TikTok. Search for “VRBO lady beatle infestation” My kids were woke by bugs crawling in their beds. I was only refunded the cleaning fee, which I’m sure the owner got back since the cleaners failed to clean the bugs out before we arrived. There were no fish to be caught in the pond. I’m sure the owner will respond with something snarky like “fishing depends on skill” however we are avid fishers with plenty of trophies on our wall, so that is definitely not the case. We never even saw a fish break the surface. Saw where several other renters have said the same. I’m guessing all of the 5 star reviews are from family/friends because there’s no way people are willingly paying to revisit this property. Couches in the living are old and smelly and the recliner needs to be taken to the dump. Owner will probably insist that I’m just looking for a free stay, however that’s not the case. This is my first ever bad review and bad experience with Vrbo.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Another Great Stay

We stay at this property a couple times every year. Fantastic location if you're looking to get away from it all. The house is comfortable with a nice gas fireplace and a well stocked kitchen. Nothing better than sitting on the wrap around porch watching the sun rise/set over the pond. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rich R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Overall really enjoyed the stay . Very peaceful and beautiful setting. Far enough from nearest state highway that you never hear a vehicle orher than the Rare local vehicle on the dirt road. Only negative was the mattress in the master bedroom should be replaced and the lockbox is finicky and should be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Early October trip

The property was beautiful. Very peaceful and enjoyed the fishing and the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Great place

We loved th grounds and the fireplace. My kids enjoyed the boat and paddling around in the water. Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Total relaxation

As described
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway close to home

The location is secluded with a stocked pond very close to the house. The house is in excellent condition along with entire grounds, very well maintained. Fishing was enjoyable as was the privacy with peace of mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

Paradise

We wanted a rustic place for a getaway. That’s exactly what we got in this cabin. It was great for my husband and me. The pond was beautiful and we caught lots of fish. The wildlife was beautiful as well. We throughly enjoyed it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cassie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

As advertised!

This property offered peace and quiet in a nice cabin with a pond out front and it delivered. We arrived on Monday 7/29 and were going to stay until Aug 2nd. We relaxed, walked around with the dog, fished etc. I caught around 15 bass and 2 Bluegills during our stay..all released. Used artificial lures. Tuesday around 7PM a terrible storm hit and we were without power until Wed night aroun 10pm. Showered and got the cabin cooled down. Unfortunately the power only lasted untill 5am Thursday. We decided to pack up and leave a day early. We left about 10:30 am and it was still out. Thousands of people were without power so we weren't alone. The property is fantastic though..even a mowed path around the pond. No lights, no sounds other than nature. A special place I'd like to stay at again. I came prepared as usual so we did okay. Hope they have the power restored.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca Z.

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

Peaceful place

I love the property it is the 2nd time I go and it’s a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great location

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wildlife in abundance!

Such a peaceful getaway, cabin is very cozy and easy to settle in. Deer and turkey are everywhere! We even seen Turkey with their babies! We caught a lot of bass and bream but unfortunately no catfish. We got to enjoy a thunderstorm which just topped the weekend off. I definitely would recommend if your looking for a fun and relaxing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jane S.

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

Terrific cabin really in the woods....

This is a great property that is really in the beautiful countryside in Georgia. We saw deer, rabbits, bears; we even caught fish. Beautiful cabin.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Another great stay at Secluded Pond

We've stayed at Secluded Pond many times over the past 5 or 6 years. Spend nearly every family summer vacation here and love it every time. If you are looking for a quiet place to relax this is for you. We booked our next stay 3 days after getting back from this trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tommy T.

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

Nice stay but cabin needs some TLC.

The property, when arriving, looks very inviting. The cabin had an old, musty, smell. The freezer needs to be replaced, because we bought ice cream on Thursday and it was melted Friday morning. All the frozen foods were thawed. The ceiling fan just as you top the stairs sounds like it's gonna fall from the ceiling. I tried to contact the agent on Friday about renting the boat, but never received a reply. The bed downstairs was comfy , but needs upgraded to a king. Furniture was musty and needs a good deep cleaning or replaced with non fabric , ex: faux leather. There were many dead bugs in corners, floors were dirty/dusty upon arrival. Water pressure was great and the hot water gets VERY HOT very quickly, which was also great, but please supervise or help your young kids around it as it can quickly burn you. There is no dishwasher, so you have to hand-wash your dishes. The property overall was appealing with GREAT fishing. Prepare by stocking up on alot of nightcrawlers! The fish love them! The nearest WalMart is about 25 mins away. Overall, a charming little place, with great potential, but could definitely use some TLC on the interior, especially at the price for rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

Vacation

Was very satisfied with accommodations. Rained but still had great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

clyde t.

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

A lesson in Camping Preparedness

We were caught unprepared at the cabin this year. Our visit was May 4 to 10; the storm hit on the 8th and left us no power or water. Of course we cut our stay short. We will always carry emergency flashlights/candles, and power back ups when camping again, they certainly would have helped this year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee P.

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

Absolutely perfect

I want to start off by saying this is one of the best trips we have been on. I originally booked this property for our family of 6 and dog. Due to conflicting schedules, only myself and my two sons ended up visiting. I was nervous to make this trip on my own, but for no reason. This property was easy to find with GPS. It is gated and that made us feel a little extra safe. When pulling up to the cabin, the entire property looks like something out of a movie scene. It is absolutely gorgeous. Check-in was a breeze. For just the three of us, there was way more than enough space. It would have fit all 6 of us very comfortably, as well. The gas logs in the living area were such a bonus. The main bedroom was cute and comfortable. The bed was the most comfortable I have slept on in a rental property. We contacted the owner to rent their canoe during our stay, and their communication was excellent. We fished a TON and had some luck. It was a really unforgettable trip and I hope we can visit again someday soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Beautiful secluded getaway

Perfectly clean and well kept. Gorgeous property. Just the thing for our weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carla I.

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

Hubby Birthday Getaway

Overall everything was enjoyable. I only recommend upgrading furniture very uncomfortable. I have back issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jane Harrison

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We're an outdoor family whose idea of a fun vacation usually involves activities in or around water, woods, and trails. This place gets us where we can have all that, plus the amenities of a charming small town and the solace of the mountains.

Why they chose this property

There's no better place to enjoy the Georgia Mountains than in our country log cabin where you're away from it all, but close to what matters.

What makes this property unique

When we're relaxing at the cabin, we like to pick up a summer novel to read on the front porch swing or warm up in winter by the fireplace gas logs. We like to feed the fish, too, and thrill at the huge lunkers who come up with mouths wide open. In the evenings, we relax on the porch rockers while the bulldogs croon on the pond. We enjoy watching wild turkeys peck and deer graze the grassy yard. The field awaits our soccer ball or your football or dinner on the ground! Sometimes we get competitive with a game of corn hole...but try to keep it fun and relaxing!

Languages:

English

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