• Cozy cabin rentals in Ellijay, Georgia offer plenty of outdoor activities and scenic views.river image by blaine stiger from Fotolia.com
  
  Retreat into the north Georgia mountains, just 80 miles northwest of Atlanta, and you will discover the scenic town of Ellijay. The nearby Carter's Lake, Cartacay River, Coosawattee River and Ellijay River (which runs through the downtown) provide plenty of activities for water lovers. The many creek branches offer tubing, canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing. A part of the historic Trail of Tears, Ellijay also lures historians, antique shoppers and hikers. Consider renting a creekside cabin in Ellijay and enjoy a fun family vacation or romantic getaway.
  
  

Hawthorne Cabin

• Situated on the banks of the Mountaintown Creek, five miles from downtown Ellijay, the Hawthorne Cabin overflows with charm. This secluded rental sleeps six people with two bedrooms, one open loft bedroom and a sleeper sofa downstairs. A covered porch with swing and chairs offers a river view in warmer weather, while the living room's woodburning stone fireplace makes a cozy spot in the winter months. The cabin has a fully-equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, cable TV, gas grill, Jacuzzi tub, linens and central heat and air-conditioning. The Hawthorne Cabin costs $150 per night with a two-night minimum, as of early 2010. Weekly rates start from $900 in the off-season and $950 during the peak season. Pets and children are allowed.
  
  Overland Trails
  No mailing address provided.
  Email ellengrant@overlandtrails.com
  877-967-2226
  overlandtrails.com/hawthorne.html
  
  

Edgewater Lodge

• Spend your next family reunion or multi-family vacation at this impressive, four-level, riverfront cabin. Edgewater Lodge makes a perfect destination for larger parties, with three bedrooms and the ability to sleep 15. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed, bath (with tub and walk-in shower) and private deck with a river overlook. Cook a gourmet meal in the fully-equipped kitchen and then rest in the outdoor eight-person hot tub. Kids will love the lighted basketball court, pool table, 10 complimentary rafting tubes, horseshoes and fishing, in addition to the nearby tennis courts with indoor and outdoor pools. Rates start at $250 per night or $1,500 per week for four people, $350 per night or $2,000 per week for five to 10 people and $450 per night or $2,500 per week for 11 to 15 people. Rates are from early 2010.
  The River Cabins
  No mailing address provided.
  Reservations taken by phone or email.
  Email ehunt@ellijay.com
  706-635-3785
  therivercabins.com/edgewater.html
  
  

Awesome Creek Cabin

• Listen to the creek as you sit on the screened porch, soak in the hot tub, or eat outdoors on one of three levels of decks. Awesome Creek Cabin rests on a hillside and boasts a view of 440 feet of the Fightingtown Creek. In addition to the view, Awesome Creeks has central heat and air, satellite TV, DVD player, gas fireplace, gas grill, washer/dryer and king bed. The cabin has one bedroom and one full bath, along with a fully-equipped kitchen. Rates begin at $145 per night with a two-night minimum and $870 per week. Rates are from early 2010. Pets are not allowed.
  Black Bear Cabin Rentals
  21 High Park Drive
  Suite 7
  Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
  888-902-2246
  blackbearcabinrentals.com