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Log! Tiny home.Pond view.Owner built.Old growth secluded woods yet near town.

Log! Tiny home.Pond view.Owner built.Old growth secluded woods yet near town.

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View of living/dining area upon entering.
Relax on your front porch swing overlooking small lake and woods.
Almost Twilight
Summer view of Pondside cabin.
View of living room upon entering.

Overview of Log! Tiny home.Pond view.Owner built.Old growth secluded woods yet near town.

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ellijay, GA
  • Popular LocationChateau Meichtry9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCartecay Vineyards9 min drive
  • Popular LocationEllijay Marketplace13 min drive
  • AirportAtlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Log! Tiny home.Pond view.Owner built.Old growth secluded woods yet near town.


Please note that we have a security camera mounted on the edge of our garage. It shows only the driveway. It is for your safety and ours.
Lovely Ellijay….Though summer still attracts visitors seeking that cool mountain air and fall draws families in droves for the Georgia Apple Festival, there’s something for every season in this amiable town. In the winter, the crowds here start to thin but Georgia’s mostly mild weather means you don’t have to wait until spring to get out and explore Ellijay.

Lovely old growth hardwoods surround this cabin. Fireplace adds to its coziness.

You will see lots of wildlife here...bear, deer, great blue heron, mallards, and hear lake loons,circadias and frogs on the 6 surrounding acres.
Our cabin home is about 70 yards away but there is a cane break between us.

Keywords: This lovely authentic log architecture cabin built by the owner himself overlooks deep woods and pond. Romantic swing on porch. Well-equipped kitchen. 2 scenic state parks nearby. Carters Lake is about 20 minutes.
Blue Ridge steam engine ride only 20 minutes away. Tubing and wine tasting nearby.... 5 minutes. Nearby Aska Adventure area includes tubing, fishing, canoeing, and mountain biking. Benton McKay Walking Trail nearby. Terminus of Appalachain Trail at Gilmer County's Springer Mountain only a few miles away.
Several beautiful wineries very nearby. Meichtry vineyard, Cartecay Vineyard,and the Englehiem vineyard. Sit outside at these wineries and listen to live music on the weekends. In cooler months sit enjoy the outdoorsfirplaces. Winetasting offered at each. Be sure to visit the farm store only about 3 miles from the cabin. It has homemade goats milk ice cream and unusual organic meats. The Farm Store is surrounded by acres of dairy cows, goats and other farm animals.

Jim built this cabin and another small cabin on our property in 1995 for our retirement income. He did all the work himself.

Property manager

Sally or Jim Smelcer
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Only one pet please.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
And ash trays provided outside.
Ashtrays are provided on the deck.
There’s a $50 pet fee

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Chateau Meichtry and Cartecay Vineyards 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 Chattahoochee National Forest. Ellijay Marketplace and Gilmer County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Chateau Meichtry - 9 min drive
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 9 min drive
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 13 min drive
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 14 min drive
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 25 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 12 min drive
  • Starbucks - 11 min drive
  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Krystal - 11 min drive
  • Waffle House - 11 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retreat from a Dream
I have always dreamed of living in a log cabin. For 11 days, I was able to, in this ethereal setting in the woods. The back deck of "Pondside" greets you each morning with a view from the cover of Taylor Swift's "Folklore." The couch and bed were extremely comfortable, and I occupied my time reading and writing, as the birds, bees, and creek made music all around me. The hiking trail on Blackberry Hill, just a three minute drive from the cabin, captured my soul - with a roaring river and moss-covered boulders upon which I sat, contemplating how such beauty has come to be in this world. But more than the cabin, the hosts captured my heart - Sally and Jim are special people, and the time with them was pure magic. Highest recommendation!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Neal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Rustic but comfortable. The gas heater is not enough to keep comfortably warm. The bed was comfortable and warm upstairs. Slept good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely delightful
Wow, what an amazing stay! My husband and I had such a wonderful time. The tiny house (actually it's really not that tiny) was so charming and perfect for a mountain trip. Jim and Sally were so welcoming and made check-in and check-out effortless. We also had an opportunity to chat with them one evening by the campfire. So lovely! We enjoyed the nearby hiking trail, apple picking, and downtown Ellijay (10 minutes away). Overall a perfect trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apple Country Cabin
Finding a property that met our needs was easy with Vrbo. Confirmation and payment went smoothly. We had excellent hosts. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sally or Jim Smelcer

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We are a retired couple enjoying living on the 6 acres with the cabins. Our granddaughter , Shayla, lives with us. I am a retired school teacher and Jim owned a cabinet company and a glass company. Jim built all the cabins on the property and we keep them in good condition and very clean. Ellijay is surrounded by mountains and hiking and tubing and all the outdoor activities of a small mountain and river town.

Why they chose this property

We are Georgia natives who grew up in Smyrna and came with our families when we were children to Ellijay to get apples and view the leaves in the fall. As adults we continued to visit and in 1994 we decided to find our own get away in beautiful Ellijay. Then in 1995 Jim built this Pondside cabin for added income. It was so popular he built the Creekside cabin soon after. We are sure you will enjoy Gilmer county as much as we do. We live on the 6 acres so are available to answer any local questions you may have. We are here in case the gas for the grills give out or any other problem you may have.

What makes this property unique

We are only a 10 minute drive from Wal Mart and stores surrounding it but still have the seclusion of being on the 6 acres with no other cabins except ours in sight. About 15 miles away is the town of Blue Ridge which has an old locomotive train excursion to another nearby town and back. Ellijay and Blue Ridge are filled with quaint shops and restaurants. You may tube down our creek using our tubes any time. No cost. Be sure to visit Amacalola Falls only 20 minutes away.

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