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Riverside Runaway | Ellijay, GA

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Welcome To Riverside Runaway
Located On The Cartecay River
Outdoor Seating On The River Side Deck
Fish On The Cartecay River
Soak Away In The Hot Tub By The River

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Ellijay Marketplace
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cartecay Vineyards
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Dalton, GA (DNN-Dalton Municipal)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Riverside Runaway | Ellijay, GA

You couldn't be any closer to the river than this Riverside Runaway Cabin.  With 2 bedrooms (plus bunkroom with 2 sets of twin bunk beds) and 2 bathrooms, this cabin is perfect for a couple's retreat or for a small family to come and enjoy a weekend or a week of fishing or floating the river.  There is a private deck with a wooden step ladder reaching down to the water for ease of fishing, kayaking, or tubing the river.  The large entertaining decks at river level house the fire pit, porch swing, outdoor dining as well as gas grill.  The upper level offers screened-in porches that overlook the rushing river suitable for year-round use.  This cabin is an easy drive with easy access to the cabin with paved roads.  The living room boasts a wood-burning stove with river views right from the sofa so that you can enjoy a movie and popcorn and never miss a scene from either the TV or river! Let your cares and stresses run away with the river at Riverside Runaway cabin.



Please note: Although the bunkroom has an additional four twin-sized beds, we recommend no more than four adults occupy this cabin with up to four children utilizing the bunkroom.

DOGS ONLY Guests are responsible for any damages that result from pets. No pets on furniture or in hot tub. Any delays in housekeeping because of pet hair on furniture, Guests agree to pay an additional housekeeping fee of a minimum of $25 with a maximum of $250.00 . Any pet hair found in hot tub or filter will result in a minimum charge of $100. This fee is non refundable.

Riverside Runaway is a riverfront dream!!  It is a 2 bedroom (plus bunkroom), 2 bath cabin that can accommodate up to 6 guests and boasts the following:

King Master on the UPPER level with a 43" flat-screen TV
Queen bedroom on the UPPER level with private bath and private walk out deck over the river
Bunk room on the UPPER level with 2 sets of twin bunks
The bathroom on the UPPER level is private to the Queen bedroom and has a walk-in shower (only bathroom upstairs)
The bathroom on the MAIN level has a tub/shower unit
The living room has a wood-burning stove with a large flat-screen television
The dining room has seating for 4 and directly overlooks the river below
The kitchen has additional seating for 4 and has views riverfront
Screened in main level porch for enjoyment year-round
Pet-Friendly 
Hot Tub
WIFI

STR Host License Number 001308



All of our cabin rentals are fully furnished and include a minimum of the following unless otherwise stated in the listing:



Fully equipped kitchen: Refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, glassware, utensils, cutlery, pots, and pans. Linens for each bed, 2-bath towels, 1-hand towel, 1-washcloth per person listed on guest list, dresser or closet for clothing storage, central heat & air, washer/dryer, vacuum and/or broom and dustpan, mop, internet, and propane gas grill. In addition, we provide a complimentary start-up supply of Toilet Tissue (1 roll per bathroom), 1- roll paper towels, 4- kitchen garbage bags, dishwasher detergent, dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent for at least 2 loads. Many of our cabins include more than this basic list of inventory items. The only items you'll need to bring will be food, beverages, and condiments.



Required Fees include $145 Cleaning Fee, $65 Damage Protection Waiver, processing fee, guest service fee, and a 15% lodging tax



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Amenities

Hot tub
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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
100% refund if reservation is cancelled at least 60 days before the arrival date

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Chateau Meichtry and Cartecay Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds.
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Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Ellijay Marketplace - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Talona Lake - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 15 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Happy Family II - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shane's Rib Shack - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Runaway | Ellijay, GA pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Runaway | Ellijay, GA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Runaway | Ellijay, GA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Runaway | Ellijay, GA located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Cartecay River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chateau Meichtry and Pig Hill of Fame. Ellijay Marketplace and Talona Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan O.

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

Beautiful stay by the creek.

Loved it very much. Had a problem one day with well but blue sky took care of it promptly. Enjoyed the creek, porch!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Tere Lumley

Since I’m staying again in another property in November, I’m hoping it will be cleaner and bette

Since I’m staying again in another property in November, I’m hoping it will be cleaner and better taken care of. I enjoyed it but would hesitate renting the same one eventhough the deck was the best.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen Davis

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Amazing! Looking forward to coming back Your team was great! They were incredibly helpful with our last minute vacation plans and helping us find a perfect cabin to fit our needs and let us bring our dog
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8/10 Good

Eric Hillman

It was a very good experience for my family.

It was a very good experience for my family. They were helpful.
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8/10 Good

Alicia Singleton

Riverside runaway are what dreams are made of.

Riverside runaway are what dreams are made of. Everything about this cabin was spectacular, from the kitchen to the bedrooms. We enjoyed every little detail of this cabin and never wanted to come home! I emailed the company on July 4th to add someone on my vacation and was extremely surprised to have someone answer within an hour! They were so polite and made me feel I had nothing to worry about. The customer service was really over and beyond.
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10/10 Excellent

Selena York

Our stay and experience was very pleasant and will definitely be renting Riverside Runaway again.

Our stay and experience was very pleasant and will definitely be renting Riverside Runaway again. Overall communication was well with members of Blue Sky cabin rentals team.
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8/10 Good

Sarah Baker

This house was a solid little cabin.

This house was a solid little cabin. We had a good weekend away, and the decks were really nice. Sitting by the river for s’mores by the fire pit was great. The kitchen is pretty basic, and the screened porch isn’t really enclosed which meant a lot of bugs could still get in. It could use a good cleaning to remove the ones that didn’t make it and their old webs, etc. King bed was so comfortable and smart TV was nice to have as well. I would second another review to say that considering an alternate way to enter river would be great. Out of five people only two could actually climb OUT of the river on the ladder. I’d also note that a letter about the river and the fact that you can’t really exit should you start tubing away (or instructions abt exiting) would be nice. I didn’t expect it to be so deep and would like to warn others that the area right by ladder can be high—I’m 5’7 and it was up to my chest there (then gets more shallow). Understanding that people come to play, just a few tidbits would help people feel more comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

kyla emmitt

Everything was so great.

Everything was so great. We enjoyed our stay immensely. Only thing I would say to watch out for was when we arrived, every single towel left for us was damp. Other than that, amazing experience. Thank you! Everyone I spoke to was helpful and friendly
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10/10 Excellent

Chris Pace

My family needed a getaway that was safe in the context of the pandemic, relatively close to home, a

My family needed a getaway that was safe in the context of the pandemic, relatively close to home, and relaxing. Riverside Runaway was exactly what we needed! The house was homey and comfortable, and the close proximity to the water was exceptionally relaxing. We also enjoyed the hot tub very much! We will definitely come back.
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8/10 Good

Robert Gibson

The only problem was that one of the river lights was out.

The only problem was that one of the river lights was out. It would have been even more beautiful at night if both had been working.
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley Duvernois

A bit disappointed the cabin wasn’t decorated for Christmas but I called and they did let me know

A bit disappointed the cabin wasn’t decorated for Christmas but I called and they did let me know ahead of time. We brought our own decorations to make it feel like the holidays. The cabin we originally booked was sold and a staff member informed us with another cabin. It was nice and overall a great experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Christina Furman

Loved everything about the cabin.

Loved everything about the cabin. Beautiful!
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10/10 Excellent

Jean Cox

Riverside Runaway needs a new stove.

Riverside Runaway needs a new stove. Other than that, property was perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael or Jody Wright

The cabin was in great shape, very clean, and in the perfect location.

The cabin was in great shape, very clean, and in the perfect location. We will definitely stay there again. The team members were very easy to work with, and extremely helpful during the booking process.
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa Dickinson

Great experience with the exception of all the construction next door.

Great experience with the exception of all the construction next door. We couldn’t enjoy the porch during the day because of all the noise.
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8/10 Good

David Webb

We have stayed several times in the area.

We have stayed several times in the area. We loved the house but would have preferred a little more seclusion. An acre or two to walk around is what we prefer. But the access to town is quit convenient. We arrived while Dorian was building in the Atlantic. Being from Florida we were not sure if we could get home. Your team made arrangements for us to be able to stay longer if needed. But we were able to return home as planned. Staff was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

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

Wedding 2023

Loved our stay. Rode the rapids and enjoyed the outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Kristie O`Brien

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very pleasant staff
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10/10 Excellent

Rock

W

Wonderful communication and lovely location!!
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

5 stars We give Five stars for the Cabin!! Rivershire is a beautiful escape from the business of lif

5 stars We give Five stars for the Cabin!! Rivershire is a beautiful escape from the business of life!! Plenty of room to spread out for...
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Wonderful A wonderful, fun filled, relaxing family mountain vacation.

Wonderful A wonderful, fun filled, relaxing family mountain vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

amazing.

amazing.. Amazing. Really well handled and the cabin was amazing. Will come back!!
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

The cabin was everything we hoped it would be and more.

The cabin was everything we hoped it would be and more. Most relaxing weekend our family has had in a very long time. We will definitely return
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10/10 Excellent

Erin Mods

Very relaxing and peaceful home.

Very relaxing and peaceful home. Beautiful views of the river from the hot tub, wall of windows in the living room and the screened in and outdoor porches. Can’t get any closer to the river.
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10/10 Excellent

Jason Griffin

Enjoyed our first afternoon at a few local wineries - Engelheim was our favorite! Hiked Bear Creek T

Enjoyed our first afternoon at a few local wineries - Engelheim was our favorite! Hiked Bear Creek Trail, home of the Gennett Poplar. Absolutely beautiful hike filled with lush greenery and wildflowers, also plenty of mountain bikers! Then lunch at Poole's. We really enjoyed sitting by the river listening to music and The Farm Store at Mountain Valley Farms - great food and we loved petting the cows. The cabin is so peaceful! The sound of the river is wonderful and a great escape from the business of our city lives. The kitchen is well stocked and made it easy to enjoy enjoy eating dinner and breakfast. Happy we found this place and can't wait to come back! Thank you!!

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