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Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Ellijay

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Place, Ellijay River Vineyards
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Cartecay River
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Ellijay Marketplace
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Ellijay

In Ellijay .At this Ellijay cabin, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Tabor House & Civil War Museum. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Ellijay River Vineyards and Ellijay Marketplace.

What's nearby

  • Ellijay River Vineyards - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Cartecay River - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 18 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cartecay River Brewing Co. - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Chili Dog - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Ellijay Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey

Reasons to Book:
Picturesque Views
Comfortable, High-End Furnishings
Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplace
Billiards, Air Hockey, and Foosball in Game Room
Close to Downtown Ellijay
Get ready to feel truly free and relieved at this peaceful cabin. Rudy's Retreat offers a beautiful home away from home during your upcoming dream vacation to the mountains. This place is truly heaven on earth, a once-in-a-lifetime location for you to rest, recharge, and genuinely free your mind and body of distractions. Enjoy immaculate sunrise views and incredible comfort during your stay!

The cabin is located a quick ten miles from downtown Ellijay and truly is a dream come true in the mountains. The warm furnishings, ample space and pure comfort make this a unique place to stay during your escape to the mountains. As you walk inside, you'll notice the lovely indoor fireplace with a painting of the cabin's namesake right above it. Rudy was the owner's father who grew up in the country hunting and fishing and would have loved spending time at this cabin. It's meant to create positive thoughts and a reminder to enjoy life with our loved ones for all who stay at Rudy's Retreat.

Another place for bliss and fun at Rudy's Retreat? The well-stocked game room. Enjoy billiards, a foosball table, and air hockey when you stay here. For the family that likes being competitive, we've got you covered!

The outdoor areas are immense and lovely, complete with an outdoor fireplace, a gas grill, and a hot tub. Fire up the grill and cook some delicious burgers and take a seat at the outdoor table. Cozy on up to the fireplace with a glass of wine and Fido (yes - the cabin is dog-friendly!) and get ready for an evening you won't soon forget.

Near the cabin, the owners love Roo Mountain Vineyards, The Roof Ellijay, Cantaberry and The Shack of Ellijay. These unique local spots provide memories that you'll only find in the Blue Ridge area. Pure bliss awaits at this cabin. So, book your stay and prepare for relaxation!

Amenities
Unlimited WiFi
Cabin sleeps 14 (1 king, 4 queens, 2 twin bunks)
Game Room – pool table, foosball, air hockey, 50” Smart TV, couch and 2 pool table side chairs
Outdoor - covered front porch; main level covered deck, stacked stone wood burning fireplace, 8 seat patio table, 4 chairs, gas grill, bench; downstairs covered patio, hot tub seats 6 and rocker
Interior - natural wood, ceiling fans
Kitchen - fully equipped main level kitchen, stainless steel appliances, oven, natural wood cabinets, granite countertops, kitchen utensils, microwave, crockpot, Keurig, and 12 cup coffee maker
Dining Room - dining table seats 8
Media - Smart TV streaming entertainment (sign-in to your subscription channels), main level TV, master and game room TV
Family Room – leather and upholstered sofa, love seat, 2 upholstered chairs, stacked stone gas fireplace, 55” Smart TV, side table, coffee table rug
Loft – leather sofa, bench, 50” Smart TV, coffee table, side table, ceiling fan, rug
Bedrooms - main level master bedroom, king bed, 50” Smart TV, dresser, nightstands, lamps, ceiling fan; upstairs bedroom, queen bed, 20” Smart TV, dresser, nightstands, lamps, ceiling fan; second upstairs bedroom, queen bed, chair, dresser, nightstands, lamps, ceiling fan; downstairs bedroom, queen bed, 2 sets of twin over twin bunk beds, night stands, lamps; second basement bedroom, queen bed, nightstands and lamps
Bathrooms - main level half bath, master bath, tub, walk-in shower, granite top double vanity; upstairs bath, walk-in shower, granite top vanity; downstairs bath, walk-in shower, vanity
Dog Friendly - up to 2 well behaved dogs with prior management approval
Laundry - washer and dryer on main level
Central HVAC
Drive to Cabin - paved roads to cabin, gravel and concrete driveway, maximum parking for 4 cars (no parking in the street or driveway across the street)
County STR License # - 004000

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

This home allows up to 2 dogs with prior management approval. A fee of $15 per dog, per night will be charged for guests bringing dogs.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Rudy's Retreat - Mountain View | Pet Friendly | Pool Table | Air Hockey Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This beautiful cabin was perfect for our large family. Everything was perfect, spacious and the kids had a blast! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape from Blue Ridge were great communicators. The basement play room was a hit with the kids. The adults loved the indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Well stocked kitchen for meal prep. So happy we could bring our pets for our family vacay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We came up for the weekend with our son to purpose to our future daughter-n-law. It was amazing. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jill R., Bradenton

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a really lovely Thanksgiving week at Rudy’s Retreat. The cabin is cozy, spacious, and set in a beautiful, peaceful location—perfect for relaxing and enjoying time with family. We especially loved the porch, the fireplace, and how comfortable the home felt once we settled in.We did have a couple of hiccups with early check-in and the hot tub repair taking longer than expected, but the team was responsive, and everything was taken care of during our stay.Overall, we made wonderful memories here and would happily return!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Lots of space for a big family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property! Poorly maintained A/C!

We arrived and found the property very clean and very well furnished. View from the rear deck was amazing! However, we quickly learned the upstairs A/C unit was not operating properly. We called the Blue Ridge Property management group and they responded very quickly. The representative was very patient and walked me thru the process of checking the thermostat and filters. The upstairs filter at the air return vent was found to be filthy and needing replacement. We spent nearly two hours on the phone and with maintenance (one general maintenance rep and one HVAC rep) trying to explain the situation so they could troubleshoot the units. In the end, the upstairs compressor was found to have a leak and had to be recharged. However, after the technician added gas to the unit, the unit still didn’t work properly the last night of our stay. So, we spent two nights where our guests had to endure temps near 80 degrees due the HVAC system not working properly. Last thing we wanted to have this situation while trying to spend a relaxing weekend with our family. Frankly, we should be reimbursed for some of the cost of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent for families with young teens

Took our son and 5 other teens for his birthday. Cabin was spacious, clean and organized. This is a great space for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023