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“A River Runs Through It” - Creek Runs Underneath Home

Waterfront lodge in Ellijay with a hot tub

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A River Runs Through It offers a tranquil forest escape with cozy amenities. Guests can relax by the fireplace, soak in the hot tub with creek views, and enjoy high-speed WiFi and satellite TV. The unique design lets visitors watch the creek flow directly beneath the lodge.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Map
Ellijay, GA

What's nearby

  • Cartecay River - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Cartecay Vineyards - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 19 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 22 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 34 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falls - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cross Roads Grocery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Na Na Land Where Dreams Come True - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hudson Apple House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Da Boonies - ‬8 min drive

About this property

“A River Runs Through It” - Creek Runs Underneath Home

Lodge on the waterfront
A firepit, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at “A River Runs Through It” - Creek Runs Underneath Home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and outdoor furniture
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at “A River Runs Through It” - Creek Runs Underneath Home have perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Rules

Check in is at 4pm. If there is a guest checking out the morning of your arrival, the check in time is 5 pm. The welcome email will state the time.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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

Property is also known as

A River Runs Through It Creek Rushes Under Home!
A River Runs Through It**Creek Rushes Under Home!

Frequently asked questions

Is “A River Runs Through It” - Creek Runs Underneath Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “A River Runs Through It” - Creek Runs Underneath Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “A River Runs Through It” - Creek Runs Underneath Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “A River Runs Through It” - Creek Runs Underneath Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Cartecay River. Cartecay Vineyards is 10 mi (16.1 km) away.

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“A River Runs Through It” - Creek Runs Underneath Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of a kind !

One of the best properties ever! So unique and beautiful. The river was amazing, views from everywhere, secluded and private. Hearing the rushing water was the perfect soundtrack to our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing like it

Plenty of space for eating, hanging out, and for everyone to get a good night’s rest. The house is obviously one of a kind but its also very comfortable and well maintained. The weather was gorgeous, perfectly shady and sunny property!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Beautiful Pictures cannot describe

The house and property are one of a kind. When you turn the corner and head up the drive you are just blown away. The kids loved floating and playing in the creek. The fireflies provided a nightly show that blended from high in the trees to the beautiful stars in the sky. Accurately described and owners have great communication. The house seemed to have everything we needed. Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, beautiful property

By far the cleanest and most well kept vacation home we have ever stayed in. The pictures do not do it justice. The property was gorgeous especially after it snowed! Great place for some family photos! Such a peaceful area to enjoy some family time. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook our meals. We did not have any cell service in the house and the WiFi only worked in the living room and master bedroom for us. They do have a landline phone and WiFi calling also worked well in the living room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E., BREVARD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very unique property

We enjoyed our stay at this property for several reasons. There were many things to do without ever leaving the property. The creek/stream was fun to play in for all ages, the hot tub was enjoyed by many, we had a great time grilling hot dogs and making S'Mores at the firepit. There was plenty of room to enjoy TV , play pool, and other games. The house was located in a rural area, but we found Blue Ridge close by and enjoyed the shops and restaurants there. There were tubing opportunities on the nearby river, and we ventured in to Atlanta one day which was about a 90 minute drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gay T., Atlanta, Georgia

Great family destination!

My family of 11 ranging in age from 58 to 2 years old recently stayed at this delightful home! It was perfect for everyone, and there was more than enough space. The kids could use one living area to have their dolls and cars, while the adults could watch football and play pool - and not be too far away! The kitchen was very spacious and plenty of seating for everyone. If you have young children, don't let the stream in front of the house concern you - of course you need to be out with the children, but the water is not deep, and our kids really enjoyed exploring it and trying to fish! There were places to go with the kids within 15 minutes, so not an extended amount of time in the car. If you are looking for a great family place this is it. We are already planning our next trip. Don't let the very few negative reviews concern you - this place is a jewel!

6/10 Okay

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Best creek ever!!!

The location of the house and the creek was perfect. But !!! The house was hot during the day and when I set the thermostat to 69 they ( all of them) would go back up to 71. I like it cool so we weren’t happy with that. The stay was made great by having the creek on site. Also on the drive to the house I received an email/ contact I had to fill out. Didn’t care for that either. Ivy not had to do that before with VRBO . Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved the property as did I. I did have a couple of issues. I use a roll later type walker and had difficulty with thresholds, low toilets and no grab bars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this house is awesome! We had a great time playing in the creek, sitting on the back porch, and relaxing in the hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying here. The house has such beautiful character. The kids played in the creek. We enjoyed having two living rooms for our large group. The hosts were very easy to get in touch with. You do want to connect to the WiFi once you get on the property because of the lack of cell service. Once we did that. It was easy to call and text. We could have sat in the back porch over the creek for hours. It was such a great place to spend quality time together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat Visit

The house is like none other. Unique place, we loved it so much we came back 2 years later. We are discussing a return next summer too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Pros-The property was beautiful and the house was spacious and clean. The hot tub was a big hit and everyone enjoyed wading in the river. The kitchen had everything we needed for the multiple meals we prepared. The beds were comfortable and the view was beautiful and peaceful. We also enjoyed the fire pit one night. Be sure to grab some firewood from Ingles or somewhere though as none is provided.Cons- the house is quite old and feels a bit fragile. The owner seems to have had bad experiences with past guests and it shows in the communication. I felt more caution and fear of messing something up than welcome. I understand the needed warnings, but something positive in the process would’ve made me feel more welcome. Also, just to reiterate what others have said- there is zero cell service- so you have to make phone calls through FaceTime audio if you can and be sure to have your destination plugged in before you step out of the house. The WiFi is even pretty bad- like just one or two devices can successfully work at a time, which was a little tough for a larger group like ours. Not a huge jssue though because that wasn’t what we were here for. There is a home phone for local calls however, which was definitely helpful.Overall, I would stay here again because it’s a wonderful, comfortable space and within 25-40 min we hiked several waterfalls, visited Apple markets and the charming towns for Ellijay and Blue Ridge.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a family getaway

We had an awesome time in Ellijay at a river runs through it. The setting is spectacular. Our entire family enjoyed the staycation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Lovely!

A perfect gem that has lovely scenery, great large layout and very clean. Lots of wineries nearby. The views from the back deck-porch could not be more calming. Sitting by the water was divine. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Edward H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathing view of the river.

TV in the bedrooms didn’t work, The pool table wasn’t level
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

Very peaceful and rejuvenating stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trout camp house

Took my son and friends for a quick get away. We were looking for nature, fishing and relaxing and that’s just what we had. Try to get there before dark if possible. Stayed 3 nights. Full day on property and full day exploring Ellajay and Blue Ridge. Cooked most meals there and late lunch in Ellajay one day. Teens loved the hot tub and exploring through the creek. Fishing and stream tromping.. we hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deidre S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

This house was great for our family getaway so much space and a great central family room with the river running right underneath. Beautiful yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Family Trip

Property is very nice! We throughly enjoyed playing pool, getting in the hottub, playing in the creek, visiting downtown area and firepit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

We had everything we needed. There were plenty of bedrooms with comfortable beds, a pool table, spacious living areas and gorgeous views from the back and front of house. Outside there was a swing, hot tub, firepit, water to play in and rocks to climb on for fun. We will never forget the fun we had at this beautiful and amazing house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July Family Fun

This was our second visit to “A River Runs Through It”. This place is a gem for anyone looking to enjoy fishing in the creek on property. Our kids loved tubing right in front of the house. The peaceful surroundings provided the perfect backdrop for relaxation and outdoor activities. The property was immaculately clean and incredibly spacious, offering plenty of room for our group to spread out and feel comfortable. The hosts clearly take great care in maintaining the place, ensuring that every detail contributes to a wonderful stay. We had a great time tubing at Cartecay River Experience about 15 minutes from the house. Quick trips to downtown Ellijay and Blue Ridge were lots of fun. We can’t wait to come back again!!! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Made lots of precious memories with the family. Kiddos loved the creek underneath the house. And the Hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend!

Stayed here for daughter’s wedding. Amazing place with a cool history. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a unique place, the photos do not do it justice!

We stayed for a long weekend. The place is unlike any place I've ever stayed. It is very unique and we would highly recommend. We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it !!!

Everything about this place screams relax and enjoy yourself. We would have never left the site to see anything except we had already had plans. We all felt we could have stayed there the whole time and been in a piece of paradise. The place is so homey and with 12 people you never felt like you were crowded at all. This place brings people together. The tv never was turned on at all the pool table and the river kept us all together as a family/friends and everyone enjoyed absolutely everything….we are ready to book again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023