Located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest, this cabin is within a 15-minute drive of Gilmer County Library. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
Cartecay River - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles
Ellijay Marketplace - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 102 min drive
Restaurants
Dairy Queen - 13 min drive
Mike's Ellijay Restaurant - 13 min drive
Cartecay River Brewing Co. - 14 min drive
Hunt Brothers Pizza - 14 min drive
Cajun Depot Grill - 17 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.
Rushing Rapids at IttaBena Lodge, hot tub, 4/3.5 waterfronting trout paradise
Rushing Rapids, Fly fishing, directly on Mountaintown Creek, just steps from the cabin. Wake up to the sounds of rushing water. Welcome to IttaBena Lodge, which means "home in the woods" where family and friends meet in Choctaw Indian language. A luxury waterfronting cabin full of rustic charm and character. Situated right on the waters of Mountaintown Creek, one of North Georgia's premier trout streams. This cabin offers everything you need for a relaxing and fun filled vacation: do as little or as much as you like!
The cabin offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, living room with wood burning fireplace & TV, fully stocked kitchen that is open to the dining room area and living room. Walk out onto the covered porch to have a beautiful meal or just rock away your day. Or spend some time on the screen porch to read or just listen to the river rushing by.
The spacious GAME ROOM in the basement offers ping pong, foosball and a separate living area with a gas fireplace & TV.
Take a stroll outside onto the patio level and find a picnic table, hot tub and a path that leads to the stone firepit area and water.
What a wonderful area to fish, tube or relax in the hammock. This is definitely a cabin you will not want to leave.
Since we are on a protected trout stream, while fishing on our property the house rules for fishing are: Fly fishing, catch and release, barbless hooks and no live bait. To provide additional security to you and our property we have installed an outdoor camera that is directed towards the woodpile by the firepit. Dog Friendly, with a maximum of 2 Dogs. No cats please. PLEASE NOTE CANCELLATION POLICY BELOW.
Gilmer County STR license #: 001228
Main Floor: 1 Queen bedroom with TV, 1.5 baths. Kitchen, living room with fireplace, dining Upstairs: 2 bedrooms: (1 queen), (1 full with TV) 1 bath Patio level: 1 bedroom (2 twin beds), 1 bath
Access: Access to this cabin is via gravel, mountain roads. 4 wheel drive is not required, confidence in mountain driving is recommended.
-FISHING REGULATIONS: Mountaintown Creek is catch & Release, barbless hook, artificial lure fishing only. 1 pole and line, hand held only. seining bait fish is not allow. Trout fishing license required. Please familiarize yourself with fishing on Mountaintown creek at /fishing/trout
CANCELLATION/RESCHEDULING/NO SHOW/EARLY DEPARTURE: Each cabin is privately owned and cancellations affect owners significantly. Cancellations, rescheduling, or changes must be submitted in writing and confirmed received by Sliding Rock Cabins® more than thirty-one (31) days prior to the original check-in date in order to receive refund, less a Sixty Five Dollar ($65) cancellation fee. Said changes regardless of reason made within thirty-one (31) days of your original check-in date will result in a forfeiture of all moneys paid. All moneys paid are non-transferable to another rescheduled date. Refunds will be given if Agent can re-book said dates with another guest limited to the extent of rebooking. Agents are not responsible for Guests inability to arrive or if Guests chooses to depart early for any reason, or if members of Guests party do not show up. No refunds, rebates, or compensation will be offered. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST PURCHASING VACATION RENTAL INSURANCE with your travel insurance of choice. Please follow this link to view the CSA Travel Policy Coverage:
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
1321-265957
Frequently asked questions
What can I see near this cabin?
This cabin is located in Ellijay, close to Gilmer County Fairgrounds, Ellijay Marketplace, and Riverside Park. Chattahoochee National Forest is also within a driving distance of 1.7 mi.
Will I be able to park at this cabin?
No, there isn't parking available at the cabin.
Is this cabin associated with a casino?
No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this cabin?
No, this cabin doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Rushing Rapids at IttaBena Lodge, hot tub, 4/3.5 waterfronting trout paradise a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront cabin include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a firepit.
Are there hot tubs at Rushing Rapids at IttaBena Lodge, hot tub, 4/3.5 waterfronting trout paradise?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this cabin.
Does this cabin offer breakfast?
No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this cabin allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.
Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Rushing Rapids at IttaBena Lodge, hot tub, 4/3.5 waterfronting trout paradise?
Yes, every cabin at Rushing Rapids at IttaBena Lodge, hot tub, 4/3.5 waterfronting trout paradise comes with a deck with some featuring water views.
Rushing Rapids at IttaBena Lodge, hot tub, 4/3.5 waterfronting trout paradise Reviews
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8/10 Good
Doug T.
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cabin. Great layout for our family of seven: grandparents, parents and 14,12 & 9 year olds. Loved the location: on a stream amongst wooded mountains yet close enough to the town of Ellijay. We enjoyed the fire pit, the sound of the rushing and the starry night sky.