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Cozy Rustic Cottage w/Hot Tub & Fire Pit near Lake

Cabin in Ellijay, GA

5 guests·2 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.9 · 21 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Soak in a private hot tub and fire pit under starlit woods.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Board games, DVDs, and a curated playlist elevate unplugged stays.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Twenty-minute drive to Ellijay makes regional dining and exploring easy.

Property details

Retreat to Goldfinch Cottage, a cozy rustic cabin in the woods! Just 20 minutes from downtown Ellijay, enjoy peace and privacy without steep, winding roads. This charming log cabin features a tin roof, stone wood-burning fireplace, and modern kitchen. Relax outdoors with a fire pit, Jacuzzi hot tub, BBQ grill, and private hiking trail to a tranquil finger of Carter’s Lake. Pets: Allowed (maximum 1). Smoking: Not allowed. Events: Not allowed. Suitable for: children and infants. Additional rules: You must be 25 years old or older to rent. Strictly no smoking inside cabin. Perfect little cabin in the woods! If you want peaceful and private surroundings but closeness to activities and festivities, Goldfinch Cottage is for you. There is close proximity to some of the best quality, award winning wineries in the eastern U.S. Even if you don't drink wine, they offer micro-brews, light fare, good entertainment and beautiful scenery. So pack a picnic basket, bring your dog (most are pet friendly) and support your local wineries! Goldfinch Cottage has the perfect rustic vibe with a tin roof, stacked stone wood-burning fireplace and modern amenity kitchen. GC offers an outdoor firepit, Jacuzzi hot-tub & BBQ grill, horseshoes & cornhole and a short 15 minute walking trail to finger of Carter's Lake! Come for a week or come for a weekend, we invite you to relax in solitude while rocking on our front porch, listening to the leaves and watching the natural wildlife pass you by. Another amenity we have to boast is a close proximity to some of the best quality, award winning wineries in the eastern U.S. Even if you don't drink wine, they offer micro-brews, light fare, good entertainment and beautiful scenery. So pack a picnic basket, bring your dog (most are pet friendly) and support your local wineries! You have access to entire property. Pet Fee $50/pet (charged separately). Close by: *Carter's Lake/Recreation & Dam area/Marina/Restaurant *Wineries *Saturday Ellijay Farmers Market *Apple & Blueberry picking orchards *Tubing *White water rafting *Boating *Hunting *Fishing *Hiking *Mountain biking *State Parks and waterfalls *Civil War and Indian Mound Historical sites The owners of Goldfinch Cottage offer upgraded amenities to all of their guests: - Premium Toiletries - Pot of coffee - Laundry pods and dryer sheets - Fire wood & fire starter for your stay is offered seasonally (October-March) - New kitchen dish sponge/dish soap - Welcome dog treats - Pre-packaged condiments: Creamers, S&P, Sugars, Ketsup, Mustard, Mayo - Cornhole, Horseshoes, Board games Conveniently located only 75 minutes from Atlanta or Chattanooga Airports This cabin is NOT ADA compliant *Goldfinch Cottage is a Non-Smoking property*

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Hot tub

    Hot tub

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

Guest reviews

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Pamela

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March 2026

This is the second time I have stayed at this cabin. I love the location and the peaceful surroundings. Leigh has thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. I will be booking with her again in the future.. I cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you again

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Niklas

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February 2026

Totally the perfect weekend couples getaway. Perfect for 2-4 people. Cozy, beautiful, and tons of perfect amenities that make you feel right at home.

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Kendall

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December 2025

We enjoyed our stay at Goldfinch cottage it was beautiful, secluded, and peaceful. My favorite part was watching all the birds in the morning with a cup of coffee on the grand wrap around porch. I personally love all the little gates on the porch it was perfect for our dogs! Anything you would need was supplied perfectly!

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Vanessa

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July 2025

Loved it, very responsive and had every detail down!!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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