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Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay

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About the area

Ellijay

When you stay at this cabin in Ellijay, you'll be steps from Chattahoochee National Forest. .This family-friendly cabin is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Cohutta Wildlife Management Area and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Tabor House & Civil War Museum.

What's nearby

  • Cartecay River - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Cohutta Wildlife Management Area - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 16 min drive - 14.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cartecay River Brewing Co. - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Chili Dog - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Ellijay Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay

Welcome to Bear Necessity, your cozy mountain retreat in a private, gated community. Relax in the hot tub, by the fireplace, BBQ, natural stream or at the fire-pit. Three decks with stunning views, plus yard games & multiple game rooms for kids' entertainment. Just 13 mins from downtown Ellijay, enjoy both the serenity of nature and local conveniences. This cabin combines comfort with the beauty of the Georgia mountains, making it an ideal spot for memorable experiences.

KEY FEATURES:
☀ 3 spacious bedrooms & den; king, 2 queens and 2 twin
☀ 3 full bathrooms, one on each floor
☀ 3 wrap-around outdoor decks
☀ Fully-equipped, open kitchen with bar and dining area
☀ Living room with comfy seating and large smart TV
☀ Game rooms with billiard, foosball, arcade & smart TVs
☀ Fire pit & outdoor dining table
☀ Trickling Natural Stream
☀ Private and safe gated community

Here are a few reviews from our past guests:

“You can't go wrong renting this cabin! It has everything you need to make great memories & have a care free time. It has space for everyone, fun things to do, all the essentials, comfort, communication with owners should you need something, and a good location..” -Anessa

“We had such a great visit. The cabin was amazing and the rental onwers were amazing to speak with. The property was roomy, our dogs loved running around the porches were so comfortable sit with morning coffee. Definitely recommend” - Jennifer

“This cabin will not disappoint! Everything from the comfy beds, pristine hot tub, pool table, arcade, outdoor games and fire pit... fantastic!” - Jeanette

☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆
These 3 cabin-themed bedrooms will immerse you in nature! All fully equipped with comfy mattresses and smart TVs.

☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆
There are 3 full bathrooms in this home, one on each floor. The private ensuite master bathroom has a shower, dual sinks and jacuzzi tub. The other bathrooms have showers and tubs.

☆☆ KITCHEN & DINING ☆☆
The kitchen is bright & open. With lots of counter space, it's a great kitchen for entertaining!

The dining room sits adjacent to the kitchen and is bright and welcoming. The dining table seats 6 (plus 6 bar top seats in the kitchen), and there is also an outdoor dining table for 8 on the outdoor deck.

☆☆ LIVING ROOM ☆☆
As you walk into the home, you're greeted with the big, open living room, which has comfy seating and a fun, mountain design! It's a great place for your movie or game nights, where the whole family can sit together in this cozy space!

☆☆ GAME ROOMS ☆☆
There are two game rooms, one in the den with foosball and arcade and one in the basement with billiards and TV.

☆☆ OUTDOOR SPACE ☆☆
The outdoor space is everything you could ask for.

☀ Hot Tub
☀ Fire Pit
☀ BBQ grill
☀ Covered outdoor dining
☀ Lounge Chairs
☀ Outdoor games

But don't spend ALL your time at home, check out these local attractions:

☀Downtown Ellijay: 10 min - charming shops, restaurants, and local events
☀Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association: 12 min - Local art and history
☀Ellijay River Vineyards: 15 min - Local wines amidst beautiful scenery
☀Tabor House & Civil War Museum: 15 min - Learn about local history.
☀Red Apple Barn: 18 min - Pick your own apples and enjoy farm activities
☀Blue Ridge Scenic Railway: 20 min - Scenic mountain train ride
☀Bear Creek Trail: 20 min - Hike serene forests alongside streams.
☀Gilmer County Golf Club: 20 min - Enjoy a round of golf
☀Carter's Lake: 25 min - Enjoy boating, fishing, and hiking
☀Amicalola Falls State Park: 30 min - Stunning waterfall and hiking trails
☀Fort Mountain State Park: 35 min - Trails, lakes, and ancient ruins
☀Chattahoochee National Forest: 40 min - Hike, camp and wildlife

We look forward to hosting you on your relaxing, mountain adventure!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this cabin include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin, great amenities, would definitely stay again and again!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!! Cozy calm comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mika J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was comfortable and had all we needed. The host was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tina S.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice private setting, pretty well equipped kitchen. Pics showed a gas grill but they only had a charcoal grill, wish we knew that in advance to have charcoal and lighter fluid. The place was clean including the bathrooms. Biggest complaint was the pool table was not in a condtion that was worth even practicing on, needs new cloth and to have the rails tightened. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

katy a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

The property was perfect for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024