Rushing Creek, Private Haven, Children's Paradise, Enchanted playground

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Gathering room with wood stove and flat screen HD TV with Netflix

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9204.4 sq m

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Ellijay, GA

Springer Mountain
‪37 min drive‬
Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus
‪38 min drive‬
Amicalola Falls State Park
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

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Dining area

About this property

Unleash the magic of nature at our charming mountain cabin, a dream vacation home nestled on the tranquil banks of a delightful babbling creek. Located in the heart of the mountains in a sanctuary of majestic Hemlock trees. This property offers a serene sanctuary that will transport you and your family to a world of peace, relaxation, and adventure.

Imagine waking up to the babbling brook and the sun gently peaking over the mountain. Our cabin is a paradise for children, providing endless opportunities for them to splash in the shallow creek waters, explore nature, and make S’mores by the campfire. Create lifelong memories. Unlimited places to explore the serene, lush mountain hollows.

The creek is not just any ordinary water body. It's a playground for your little ones, a fairytale setting where they can wade around and go on a mini adventure. Safe and accessible, it's a dream come true for every child! The cabin and especially the creek is our grandkids’ “favorite place in the world!”

Everything imaginable is here. A private valley among the majestic hemlocks set the mood of being nestled away. Nearly a quarter mile of cascading creek winds through these 5 acres. This is the place to escape the stresses of life. You’ll go home with a “new lease on life.” This log cabin sits just 20 feet from the water’s edge in the bend of Vandergriff Creek. Feel like a king in the massive log bed of the master suite with a private porch. Crack the door and be lulled to sleep by the babbling waters. Coffee in the swing will set your pace for a relaxing day. Lots of old-school fun: darts, horseshoes, hiking, and the swing.

Three bedrooms all on one floor make it easy. The loft with 3 twin beds is an added bonus. Lots of space in 2,200 sq. feet. Grill like a master chef on the big green egg. All you need is the steaks. Everything is here. The kitchen is equipped just like home. Connect with Wifi, Netflix, and Direct TV on a new 55” Samsung TV. Or escape completely relaxing under the hemlocks – probably why you came. Try a fire under the stars at the outdoor fire pit. Lots to do nearby. World-class trout streams nearby. Head out to Tube or kayak the Cartecay or Toccoa Rivers. The Appalachian and Benton-MacKaye trails are not far. And nobody should come to the mountains without seeing Amicalola Falls 25 minutes away. Adorable Ellijay has lots of good restaurants - also 25 minutes away. And paved roads all the way to the cabin.

Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat, a fun-filled vacation, or a mix of both, our mountain cabin is the perfect destination. Create precious family moments at our mountain cabin. Your kids will never forget it, ours don’t.

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Cathy Young

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Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Long-term renters welcome

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

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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. Cartecay Vineyards and Chateau Meichtry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Amicalola Falls State Park and Blue Ridge Lake. Upper River Adventures and Burt's Pumpkin Farm 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

Springer Mountain - 37 min drive - 21.9 km
Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus - 38 min drive - 22.3 km
Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead - South Terminus - 42 min drive - 32.1 km
Amicalola Falls - 42 min drive - 37.7 km
Amicalola Falls State Park - 51 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

‪Walnut Ridge Apiaries - ‬17 min drive
‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬19 min drive
‪The Maple Restaurant - ‬43 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rushing Creek, Private Haven, Children's Paradise, Enchanted playground pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rushing Creek, Private Haven, Children's Paradise, Enchanted playground?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rushing Creek, Private Haven, Children's Paradise, Enchanted playground?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Rushing Creek, Private Haven, Children's Paradise, Enchanted playground located?

Situated on the waterfront, 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 and Cartecay Vineyards are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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9.8/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

21 Mar 2025

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Adventure in GA

The pictures do not give this property justice. If a peaceful relaxing get away is what your are searching for this property is perfect. The creek is absolutely amazing with lots to explore. Sitting anywhere on the property you can hear the creeks waters. The cabin is simple yet perfect,secluded,peaceful, and all around relaxing. We will definitely be back again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

8 Dec 2024

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Great stay , wonderfull property!

We came for a relaxing few days and thats exactly what we got. Very private and quiet home/property that was exactly as described or better. Close to Ellijay, Blue Ridge Lake and Amicalola Falls SP. We would definitly recommend and/or come again. First rate stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

28 Oct 2024

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Perfect!

The cabin is large and roomy - super comfortable and clean. Plenty of room for folks to spread out to enjoy quiet time or get everyone together in the large main space. Surrounding woods and creek are beautiful to explore or just sit and relax. Peaceful and quiet.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

15 Oct 2024

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Awesome Creek Cabin!

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin on the creek. It was clean and plenty of room for everyone, 5 adults and 3 grandchildren. We will definitely rent again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

21 June 2024

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Amazing!

Wonderful property!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey K.

23 Oct 2023

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Fall Break

We stayed at the Creek Cabin during our fall break and it couldn’t have been better. The cabin was awesome and the countryside was gorgeous! We love it and will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve C.

12 Oct 2023

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Beautiful Cabin

We loved our stay! This place was recommended to us by a previous guest and it did not disappoint! The owner was fast to reply and the cabin was clean and spacious. We live in atlanta and we are thinking of making this a yearly trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shazia B., Marietta

12 Aug 2023

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Just to unwind

Nice place to just chill and have no worries in the world

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

11 Aug 2023

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Another Fantastic Stay

This was our second stay at the cabin. Once again, it did not disappoint. Our goal was to escape the heat of FL and just relax. We did exactly that...the kids played and floated in the creek, we grilled out, and enjoyed time around the campfire. We cooked all of our meals at the cabin and had everything we could have needed in the kitchen. If you are looking for a place that is a bit more removed from town to relax and unwind as you listen to the bubble of the creek this location is ideal!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

4 Aug 2023

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Great time

My wife & I stayed at the property with our 4 grandkids . Had a awesome time and the cabin was perfect for our needs

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

13 July 2023

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Another perfect stay

This is year two for our family at this property and we felt right at home. The house was clean and supplied as it should be. Plenty of towels and wash clothes and extra blankets and pillows. Everything you need in the kitchen, unless you are going to cook something special and need something very specific. It was in the 80’s and 90’s but it never feels that way here because of all the tree coverage. My kids spent most of the time on property looking for creatures under the rocks and playing in the creek. They are so content here and never want to be inside. We had two afternoons where it rained but there are plenty of games and puzzles to keep you occupied. We even watched a movie on the smart tv. The only complaint I have is that 5 days were not enough. Don’t think twice about booking this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C., Panama City, FL

10 June 2023

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Beautiful and peaceful

We love this property. It’s the second time we’ve stayed there, and perfect for kids! Our 5 year old son loved playing in the creek. The cabin is comfortable and cozy. Always very clean and welcoming. The creek, fire pit, screened in patio and back porch with the green egg are just perfect for an amazing and relaxing vacation. Can’t say enough good things about this cabin. Cathy, the owner, is great and easy to communicate with.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

2 June 2023

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Weekend

My son and I had a wonderful father son weekend. We played in the Creek and basked in the wilderness tranquility. It is a beautiful property and it is very well represented in the listing. We had a ball and we definitely plan to return again this summer!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

18 Apr 2023

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Dreamy

What a wonderful vacation! We loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

dana g.

30 Mar 2023

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Can’t wait to go back!

We loved it so much the first time that we came back! The cabin is perfect! Cathy has stocked it with everything you’ll need. The creek and surrounding area is so peaceful. The drive from the main road is a little scary but totally worth it when you see the cabin. I’d recommend a truck though not necessary. Cathy, thanks for sharing this wonderful place. We can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

19 Mar 2023

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Amazing home and property!

My husband, our two daughters (9 and 7), and I had a wonderful spring break trip at this property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely book this cabin again in the future. The property itself is amazing! It’s private, well-kept, and so much fun for the kids. Even though it was cold, my daughters had a blast jumping rocks to cross the creeks to a little island. I’m obsessed with the tulip magnolia in the front yard. The cabin itself is beautiful. You can tell a family loves this home, as it’s well-stocked with everything you might need. For example, have a power strip between the nightstand/bed makes it much easier to quickly set up your home away from home. Everything was clean and fresh, and the house is incredibly cozy! My girls loved the loft area. Cathy, the host, is very quick with responses and information. Her detailed instructions ensured we found the cabin easily, without cell service and in the dark. She is friendly and easy to work with! If you are looking to enjoy the outdoors and have some quality family time, this is the place for you!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla F.

27 Dec 2022

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Beautiful and Spacious Cabin!

Beautiful Cabin, our family's first Christmas getaway!!! The cabin was very spacious and clean. This was the first cabin where they actually were extra supplies we had plenty of towels and blankets. My kids and grandkids loved it! We experienced power outage due to the weather but my husband came prepared with his generator. And those wood burning heaters was great!!! We never had a cabin before with with wood burning heater before and it was awesome! But once the power came back on we were good to go! Scrable and Monoply was fun fun fun!!! It was freezing cold outside the entire time so we were not able to have outdoor experience on the beautiful property. Last but not least, the property owners were very nice, always always responded back right away. She was very nice and gave great details about the property. Make sure you get all supplies before you get to the cabin. The drive back into the town is at least 25 to 30 mins. My husband did have to make a trip into town but one day. Overall I would visit this cabin again and I would highly recommend it!! We have been to plenty of cabins and this one makes my list of favorite cabin trips.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeni K.

11 Dec 2022

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Got away from everything out in these woods

I hesitate to leave reviews like this because I hope to stay here again and hope to find it available; but I have no choice but to leave a review that would likely make this home far less available in the future! It’s perfect. It has everything you need for any season for a quiet, relaxing, unplugged stay in the mountains. It is beautiful. It is perfect for families or groups of friends. The creek is amazing in its sounds and beauty. We were here as a group of friends celebrating a 50th birthday, and we gathered all together in the living room, around the dining table, on the porches, and around the campfire. Plenty of hiking trails enjoyed by the hikers among us. As advice to future visitors, I’d say come here only if you’re prepared to enjoy the property. It’s a waste of its wonder if you just crash here at night and spend the daytime traveling the area. Also, because of the mountainous location, it’s a good 30-45 minutes to anywhere from the house. Good idea to find your last chance gas station and fill up before arrival- that will give you plenty of exploring miles without having to find the nearest gas station. Anytime you head out, fully load your map/directions and download trail maps from the house wifi as otherwise you’ll need old-fashioned backup means in the area. The roads in the area are steep and windy and some are gravel roads. Being comfortable on forest service roads makes the most of exploration potential.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

29 Nov 2022

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Best cabin in Elijay

This cabin is beautiful. And a nice surprise the beds are amazing. I’ve traveled a lot and normally beds are okay but these beds are super comfy. Cabin is very clean and has everything you need. It really is a home away from home. And Cathy the host is so nice and helpful. She was a delight to work with and was super patient with all my questions. We loved it so much the first day my family said we would book here again. Thx Cathy for an incredible stay!!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

22 Nov 2022

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An amazing getaway!

We had such an amazing time at the cabin. It was everything we hoped it would be. We had no issues finding the cabin. I would definitely suggest arriving before dark because it is a lot of winding roads. Once you drive the roads a few times though you become a pro! We loved exploring the property and walking through the creeks! The kitchen had everything we needed and we enjoyed cooking on the big green egg! The pictures of the creek does not do it justice. It winds all through the property making you feel like you are in another world. I wish we could have stayed longer!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

pam W.

15 Nov 2022

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Perfect!

The cabin was amazing and so clean. The property was located in the perfect place with a creek, the fire pit, and a swing positioned next to the water. The view was beautiful and we will definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

26 Oct 2022

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relaxing by the creek

This is the 4th year we have stayed at this cabin and, again, it was wonderful! Very relaxing sitting out on the back deck and listening to the creek. The cabin is always pristine clean and inviting. Anyone thinking of renting a cabin by the creek should look into this one!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

13 Oct 2022

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Perfect Get Away

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful property! As promised, the creek out back was very relaxing and everyone enjoyed being able to sit outside to listen to it bubbling. There was ample space for us to spread out and not feel crowded despite having 6 adults and 2 children on the trip. We loved that it was off the beaten path and we really felt that we were able to unplug and explore the nature around us. We hope to be able to return to this very property sometime in the warmer months so that the children can play in the creek.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy Jane A.

25 Sept 2022

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Heaven

We had an awesome and very relaxing time. This cabin is unbelievable! The location is on the creek and you can hear it from nearly every room in the cabin. Thank you for sharing your magnificent place with us. Great memories have been made.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

9 July 2022

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I did not want to leave!

From the moment I reserved this cabin I was more than satisfied. The line of communication with the owners was always easy and response was quick. Days before the trip I received an email with detailed instructions and even detailed directions because they know service is non existent on the mountain. Entry was contactless and easy. The cabin was VERY clean and sooooo pretty. The rooms are spacious and there was plenty of room for my family of 8 to be together but apart if needed. The house is stocked with the essentials and it just felt like home. I loved the decor. the beds were comfy and there were plenty of extra blankets and pillows. The front porch had plenty of seating and even a dart board which the men enjoyed. My fav was the back porch equipped with rocking chairs and a screened in table to eat. I would sit out back in the morning and just listen to the creek and watch the sun peek through the trees. We even saw deer on the hill in the back. The fire pit, the small path around the water, the swing by the creek! All small touches that we noticed and enjoyed tremendously! My kids favorite part of the cabin was the creek. We brought sand toys and they sat in the water and dug in the dirt, floated their boat, we even walked a little and found a small run off that they called a “waterfall”. It is only about a 25 minute ride into town. There are plenty of restaurants and things to do nearby. National parks, historical downtown, waterfalls, orchards, petting farm and even tubing. We did enjoy a day in town but we didn’t want to leave the peacefulness of the cabin. One of my kids even cried when we left. We will definitely be returning to this little gem in the mountains.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Young

What makes this property unique

Tranquility. This is the place to come to escape the stresses of this world. The talking creek washes them away. Dozens of vantage points to let it immerse you. We looked for four years then knew instantly that this was where we wanted to spend our days. Never rented before, its always been a family retreat and feels like it. We hope you find what we experience each time we come.

The Hemlock Story
The hemlock is a majestic conifer tree that meanders the mountain streams of the Appalachians. At up to a hundred feet in height, it shades the waters that are its ecosystem and keeps temperatures ideal for trout habitat. But the tree is threatened. The Hemlock Wooly Adelgid a small scale insect was introduced from Japan and with no natural enemies has devastated hemlocks in the Eastern US. It kills these magnificent trees in roughly five years time. Our property along Vandergriff creek is very unique to have 160 beautiful hemlocks concentrated along the creek bank. Having no idea about hemlocks or this threatening pest, we bought the property five years ago to quickly discover that the trees which nestled our cabin-in-the-woods were infested and struggling to survive. I took this as an urgent challenge. We researched a cure and began treating each tree (complicated soil injection around the base). Several trees were too far gone but we've been able to watch as the trees re-foliate very gradually from the tiny crown of needles that was left in the top. Having lost less than a dozen trees, we are excited to live inside a wonderful restored “cove” of these majestic giants. These beautiful trees make this a truly unique setting.

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