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A River Retreat is an Authentic A-Frame with 200' frontage on the Toccoa River

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Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Blue Ridge, GA
  • Place, Ocoee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Lilly Pad Village
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

A River Retreat is an Authentic A-Frame with 200' frontage on the Toccoa River


If, at this moment, you were standing on our deck, with the gentle rapids of the Toccoa flowing beneath you, not only the tranquility of the setting but also the charm of an original A-frame would beckon you to stay. Imagine there being
crackling wood in the woodburning stove, or fresh caught trout frying on the stovetop, preparations being made to tube down the river or enjoyable peaceful moments in the hot tub. The firepit is ready to toast marshmallows, tell tall tales, or spin some yarn, as they say here and warm the soul.The sounds of the river will heighten your senses in the morn and lull you to sleep at night. Just breathe, relax, and enjoy.

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For our fellow adventurers, We are .1 miles away from the Aska hiking trails and only mins. from Dry Branch Rd. on Lake Blue Ridge providing access to the lake.

A few people have asked why we don’t have many reviews. The answer is that we have just listed our cabin online. We have many wonderful hand-written reviews in our visitors book and look forward to many more stars online. We’ll gladly share details thereof.
Our cabin is air-conditioned, heated with wood burning stove and central heat. Kitchen is fully stocked with all of your cooking and dining utensils and then some. Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, coffeemaker and dishwasher for your convenience. Outside Weber charcoal grill for barbeques on deck. Laundry provides washer/dryer, sink, shower and facilities easily accessible to river. Main floor Bathroom includes shower/tub combo.

During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Chattahoochee National Forest. You'll find features like a hot tub and laundry facilities. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and Ocoee River
This cabin offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Blue Ridge cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

A River Retreat is an Authentic A-Frame with 200' frontage on the Toccoa River Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shasta H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not great for elderly or young children, otherwise good. The winding stairs to the loft and upper bedroom are tight and dark, making it kind of scary to get to the downstairs bathroom at night. The 2nd bathroom is outside under the house, which isn't great with little kids in the winter. But that's probably a great feature in the summer. Overall, the cabin is way too dark in the winter. I will say that the host was incredibly friendly. It also appears that some concerns from previous reviews had been addressed. For example, the toilet seemed new, the fire pit was in great shape, and the cabin was clean (desperately needs a new couch though). All appliances and electronics worked. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer B., Nashville, TN, USA

We were there from the 23rd-26th not a single a Christmas decoration to be had. Stairs to the loft weren't safe, banisters lose, no lighting, twenty-eight years old & fell down once. Hot tub not clean, slimy, leaves & debris. Beds uncomfortable, pillows flatter than a flitter. Couches are in desperate need of replacing, no comfort to be had. Parking situation is the pits. Lighting throughout wasn't great. Bathtub slippery, bathroom pretty dark. No carpeting or rugs, floors pretty dirty. Thankfully it is located in such a stunning area, spent an awful lot of time enjoying the quiet solitude.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lot of conditions were not disclosed. Such as the long stairs in which one must carry all of their belongings down to just begin their stay. Quite difficult not to mention dangerous for 70 year olds.also it was not mentioned that the upstairs bedroom is connected to the loft sleeping area.one must go through the loft area to get to the bedroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
You cannot beat this stunning location on the river. Cabin is cozy and rustic and I do believe it has the best river bank on the road!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie C.

My family had the most magical getaway at this charming riverside cabin. We played in the river, warmed up in the hot tub, saw fireflies dancing in the yard, rested and repeated each day of our stay. It was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesse T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, very homey cabin vibe.Bed mattresses, pillows & linens could be upgraded for better night's sleep.Laundry Room is accessed from outside basement level door, so a bit inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C., Roswell

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay host were very responsive with any issues we had check in and check out was a breeze. There was anmole amount of dishes and cookware in the kitchen nice thick towels in the bathroom and even toiletries for us to use. This is a very pet friendly place so if dog hair is not your thing, this is not your place. There was dog hair all over the furniture and other places. Be aware of copperheads, as I was almost bitten by grabbing a piece of wood off of the wood stack outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Darrell G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautifully Unkept

Want to pretend this is your personal cabin that has been shut up for over a year? You open the door and the intense musty odor about knocks you over, cobwebs hanging from the ceilings, windows filthy, floors gritty and dirty and need to be swept before your shoes come off, furniture needs to be febreezed, areas of woodwork need the white powdery mildew/mold washed off, mouse turds in kitchen drawers, porch and deck need swept before being barefoot, lawn needs mowed (some grass a foot tall), hot tub cover needs scrubbed before touching it and even though cover is closed the intake in the bottom is still clogged with tree droppings, toilets must be flushed at least 2-3 times to prevent embarrassment. However, the cabin, if cleaned is beautiful even though it need some updating. Windows would be gorgeous, river location is amazing, The owners are quick responders, as long as you don't mention complaints. Each time I contacted them, they replied immediately. When I mentioned issues.... crickets. I only wanted an acknowledgement an apology for the lack of care to the cabin. I asked the owner for her email, i sent an email with the issues, no reply, i asked why, she said if i had a complaint i should send an email..... I ALREADY DID.... and now I haven't heard another word. I did not ask for refund or compensation of any kind. I guess my frustration was more about being treated like my concerns were no big deal. They got their money.... the end!
Hot tub cover
Window sills
Ceilings
Cobwebs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin

The cabin is great. We loved the coziness of it. It’s very close to the river so you hear the rushing water so well it almost puts you to sleep. Sitting in the hot tub in cold temps was nice. It is also one of the easiest mountain cabin to drive to.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

br d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Valentine's relaxing weekend

Loved everything about this cabin and easy check in. The sounds of the river were so peaceful. The cabin also had everything we needed and more. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca R., Gilbert, SC

Mixed feelings

Address listed in check-in directions is incorrect, Advertised as 2 bathrooms-1 is outside and down a flight of stairs. Might be ok in summer but not one a rainy cold January weekend. Water pressure is very low. Barely enough to shower and toilets super sensitive and slow to flush. Water brown off and on. Comforters/towels appear dirtyUtensils dirtyThe house is cute and the location on the river is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason J.

Liked: Cleanliness

River bliss

The location of the property and the proximity to the river was outstanding. Anywhere you stand outside the home you can hear the river rushing past the rocks. The interior is pretty old and the furniture is on its last legs. It’s basically stuck in 1997 and hasn’t been updated or any new furniture bought. The fire pit by the river is needs to be repaired and the backyard was covered in construction debris and boxes. I had to clean out the fire pit since it had some burnt cans and trash in it. A couple new couches, and some general cleanup and this place would be outstanding!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Odalis R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not coming back

We are not planning on coming back, the cabin needs a deep cleaning, water pressure for showers was horrible, some kitchen pots had webs, there was dust everywhere. There are no two bathrooms as advertised, the one outside is not clean or useful. There was dust and cobwebs everywhere, it felt like nobody stayed in this cabin for years. Only the outside view was worth the trip. I hope owners consider making some needed upgrades.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Beth T., Athens, TN. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Working vacation

Beautiful views. Cute home. Lost power to bathroom light on first day, tried to reach owner through vrbo and home number with no response. Found other light to bathroom in bathroom cupboard. Odd electrical set up in home. Second bathroom you have to go outside to go use. Paint supplies all over floor. This is also laundry room as well. Had to add water to hot tub, jets shooting water all over porch. Home smells musty. Could use wash cloths in bathroom. Couldn’t and didn’t they or use water because the water was yellow. Even though I think they forgot that we were coming, we still had a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Renee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walton C.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

We don’t want to leave!

This cabin is perfect! Very close to the river and gives total summer camp vibes with the bunkbeds in the sunroom and a great fire pit! Joann, the host, was a delight to work with. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

20th Anniversary

We had a great stay at th
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little piece of heaven

It was so relaxing sitting at the river and listening to the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

M A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

the most dirty and outdated property i ever stayed in

place was not cleaned in weeks, spiders and dog hair everywhere, the kitchen is fixed with duct tape since my last stay a year ago, great location, but everything is old and dirty. there is only one bathroom in the house, the 2nd one is outdoors and it's not usable. they shouldn't rent it before total remodeling, waste guest time and money, when you drive 9 hours to get there and find it nasty, refunding the money is not going to do you any good, your vacation is gone to waste already.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A True River Retreat!

The River Retreat is a true gem of a cabin. The A frame cabin is full of cozy character and we did not find a reason to venture out much, what with the roaring river and beautiful scenery! We look forward to coming back! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024