This cottage places you next to Ocoee River and within a 15-minute drive of Rolling Thunder River Company. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
Blue Ridge Lake Marina - 29 min drive - 14.0 miles
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 30 min drive - 15.7 miles
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 51 min drive - 37.3 miles
Restaurants
McDonald's - 24 min drive
Circle K - 19 min drive
DQ Grill & Chill - 25 min drive
Starbucks - 26 min drive
Hardee's - 19 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Peaceful Waterfront Mountain Retreat w/ Wood Burning Fireplace, Private Hot Tub
Wildwood River Retreat
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Immerse yourself in nature as you embark on an unforgettable retreat at this woodland cabin overlooking the scenic Toccoa River.
Step onto any of the decks and lose yourself in a world of relaxation, accompanied by the soothing symphony of birdsong and flowing water. Whether you are grilling on the open deck, lounging on the covered deck in the hanging basket chairs, or soaking in the hot tub on the lower deck, each space offers its own slice of paradise with a touch of serenity and bliss.
Inside the second level, the living area beckons with a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for gatherings around the flickering flames. Dive into your favorite movie on the large flat screen TV, or explore a myriad of streaming services for entertainment. The fully equipped kitchen invites culinary adventures, with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a reverse osmosis filter for the well water. In addition to the dining table, multiple options are available to enjoy casual meals, including a raised bar in the kitchen, outdoor seating on the decks.
When the time is right, retreat to one of the two master suites, each with a queen bed and offering a unique blend of privacy, comfort, and sanctuary. The second-level suite provides easy access to the upper covered deck with views of the river through the trees. Indulge your senses in the large bath with the walk in shower, or a two-person soaking tub with views to the adjacent forest.
The top level bedroom offers views through the forest canopy with glimpses of the river below and bird and wildlife antics in the tree tops. Add in a private bath with walk in shower, and you have a recipe for a relaxing end to the many outdoor adventures that are available. Finally, this suite has a separate loft area with a small library and seating for two.
Lastly, the ground level offers multiple options for entertainment and amusement. The three season rec room features a queen sleeper sofa, wet bar/kitchenette (mini-fridge, microwave, sink), a half bath, a large table, games, and good times, including a large screen TV, multiple board games, and a ping pong table.
Outside on the covered deck, soak in the hot tub while watching the river flow slowly by. To the side is the fire pit area, where evenings come alive with crackling flames and good times under the stars. Anglers will delight in the opportunity to test their skills on-site in the trout fishing stream.
For the adventurous, your retreat on the river is loaded with nearby options all within 30-45 minutes or less. Activities include waterfalls, hiking, whitewater rafting, tubing, kayaking, horseback riding, golf, and fine dining at the Old Toccoa Farms. Or explore the Blue Ridge Lake Recreational Area. Indulge in the options for shopping, local breweries, wineries, and restaurants that are available in and around Blue Ridge before returning to relax and unwind at your Wildwood River Retreat home base.
THINGS TO KNOW Fiber optic internet Mountain and woodland views
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the city center
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing 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
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,428 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
34024
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do near this cottage?
This cottage is located in Mineral Bluff, just steps from Ocoee River. You'll also find Toccoa River Adventures and Rolling Thunder River Company within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at Peaceful Waterfront Mountain Retreat w/ Wood Burning Fireplace, Private Hot Tub?
No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.
Is this cottage associated with a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, this cottage doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Peaceful Waterfront Mountain Retreat w/ Wood Burning Fireplace, Private Hot Tub good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront cottage include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a hot tub.
Does Peaceful Waterfront Mountain Retreat w/ Wood Burning Fireplace, Private Hot Tub have a hot tub?
No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this cottage provide breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.
Does Peaceful Waterfront Mountain Retreat w/ Wood Burning Fireplace, Private Hot Tub have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Peaceful Waterfront Mountain Retreat w/ Wood Burning Fireplace, Private Hot Tub?
Yes, every cottage at Peaceful Waterfront Mountain Retreat w/ Wood Burning Fireplace, Private Hot Tub comes with a balcony and some offer mountain and water views.
Peaceful Waterfront Mountain Retreat w/ Wood Burning Fireplace, Private Hot Tub Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Melissa F.
Sep 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Melissa F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris N.
Aug 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was as described. The property was clean and entry to the property was simple. We enjoyed our stay.
Chris N.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
craig j.
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful long weekend spent with friends. Enjoyed floating the Toccoa River several times (about an hour from property to Horseshoe Bend). Everything was as advertised and the house was very clean. Had difficulty connecting tv to the wifi, but who cares when you are sitting in paradise. We will definately stay here again if the opportunity arises
craig j.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Cindy B., Silver Creek, GA
May 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Location
Nice Location, but a lot of stairs. Not for Handicap.A lot of weeds around the river not easy access to get in the river or fish. The water in the house has a very strong smell.
Cindy B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terri S., Chattahoochee Hills, GA
Apr 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Location
We enjoyed this quiet, peaceful stay right on the Toccoa River. Our favorite place, when my husband wasn’t fishing, were the swinging porch chairs, overlooking the river. The house and beds were comfortable.
Terri S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tammy M.
Dec 29, 2024
Our Last 2024 Family Adventure
I chose this property for two reasons; 1. its proximity to the Toccoa river my husband is a fisherman and wanted to try out his new fly rod. 2. Our son and his sweet little family rented a cabin in Ellijay and this was their first time staying in North Georgia. So my husband, myself and our daughter, her fiance and their boys decided to come up from South Georgia to get together with them. The property is beautiful, the fire pit is great for smores, and relaxing after a hard day of climbing the steps of the Amicacola Falls. There was a few minor issues with hot tub and some curtains falling off of the rods, however once i contacted the management they sent out a maintenance person and the problems were fixed quickly. If we're ever staying in that area again, i would definitely attempt to lease this property again.
Tammy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Toni R.
Oct 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Awesome
Toni R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teresa H.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wildwood home
The house is right on the river and is refreshing and relaxing to float down. We had a great time!!
Teresa H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dee H.
Jan 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Ridge Relaxation
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was a much needed getaway for rest and relaxation. The house was just about perfect. We enjoyed fishing in the river, reading a book in the balcony hanging basket chairs, having a fire in the fire pit, and the hot tub on chilly nights. The only downside at first was the very bumpy rough road to get there but, after the first view rides, we got used to it. Would definitely stay again.
Dee H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly G.
Aug 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal cabin
This cabin set up was perfect for us. The kitchen had everything we needed and was a good layout (we cooked a lot). The soft closing cabinets and drawers were top notch. I will warn you that the tap water has an unpleasant taste. Bottled water is advised for the coffee maker and drinking. The lot itself is flat and easy to drive/explore. The lane leading to the cabin is another story. We had 4wd trucks, so we were fine (never had to engage 4wd, but super thankful we didn’t drive our cars). It is riddled with potholes and several rough patches, though the closer you get to the cabin the more the lane smoothes out. The drive from cabin to Blue Ridge is about 20ish minutes. There is a Dollar General that you can get to in under 15. I recommend using Ingles over Walmart. Most fast food places had incredibly long lines/wait times and were drive through only. Carrol’s BBQ and Mystic Mountain Pizza were awesome. The shower water pressure was great and it had bomb lighting for doing make up. We would definitely stay here again.
Kimberly G.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Had a great time
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tina R.
Jul 16, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin
Cabin was awesome. Road is very rough.
Tina R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Laura C.
Jul 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
Didn’t realize there were so many stairs! My husband’s knees really got a workout!
Laura C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ada L.
May 2, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Mineral bluff
We had a wonderful time
Ada L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Casey M., Murfreesboro, TN
Mar 29, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded cabin on river
We loved that the cabin was away from all the others along the way. Beautiful river!! Great get away for a kid free weekend with my hubby!
Casey M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
8/10 Good
audra a.
Mar 18, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and view
View was great; beds comfy; ice was made; binder with stuff to do.
Once you get on Wildwood, keep going although it looks like road ends. Look for cabin number.
Needs instructions for microwave )very high tech); 2 of the chairs by bonfire are cracked.
audra a.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
Mar 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect!!
Easy process to book, great house and perfect location! We’ll be back!
Laura M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Brian N.
Jan 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend
Really enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the river go by. Beautiful views!
Brian N.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie M.
Sep 30, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
When my family and I stayed here for a little vacation that was much needed. The property is amazing. The house itself is beautiful. That master bathroom is on another level. The tub is perfect for relaxation. Only suggestion I offer for the tub is start filling it early. It takes a while to fill.
The amount of light switches in this house is insane. It is nice that they have dimmer switches for some. Now in the kitchen I found that a few dishes and pans had food stuck on them from previous guests.
The kitchen is not as well stocked like the description says it is. Spices are very limited, pans and pots are scarce, also utensils are strange, (they are large and long) And lastly the grill doesn’t cook well.
The fans in each bedroom and the living room are a bit finicky. Light switches have to be on for them to be turned on by the remote. It took us a while to figure that out.
I know every house has quirks. That’s what makes a home special. But all in all, this house is beautiful. We loved our stay. I hope to stay here again.
Thank you!
Stephanie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lloyd P.
Aug 26, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
River getaway
Everything was as pictured on the website. We received great directions, so no problem getting there.
Lloyd P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
Jeremy P.
Jul 13, 2020
Off to a good start
To summarize, it seems like the owners started off well but ran out of funds to finish. The kitchen and bathrooms are great, as are the back porch and deck. Had a minor cleaning issue, but our cleaning fee was refunded to make up for it. The furniture and decor seem to have been purchased from a grandparents estate or hotel liquidation. Needs better access to the river, even if it’s just a couple of steps. The backyard was a jungle. Provides some privacy at the expense of a limited view of the river. Landscapers came after check in but didn’t help much. Overall it’s a good place for small families, with room for improvement. *Also, not a property issue, but be aware of quickly rising water if you’re in the river. The dam is opened at Lake Blue Ridge a couple of times a day, resulting in a rising and faster moving river that can be dangerous for small children playing in the water.
Jeremy P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Terri F.
Jun 1, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay but important things to know:
My husband and I needed a private quiet vacation and this property certainly provided that!!! We enjoyed the porch, the open window and quiet private setting and amenities! The kitchen was stocked with all the essentials....we brought food and prepared several meals. It should be noted that this property is NOT accurate on Google GPS OR in our vehicle navigation system and that when we tried to call Vacasa for assistance we were asked to hold for 30 minutes! We persevered and eventually found this home on our own. We LOVE secluded but this property is down a gravel road with lots of pot holes. We were in an SUV so we didn't care=====but don't come in a sedan or sports car! Also, it is important to know that if you have ATT cell Service there is only one bar and while the cabin does have WiFi====IT IS SLOW! We wanted to escape from all that so we were perfectly happy (other than the fact that Netflix wouldn't load). The hot tub is small but perfect for the back deck and the beds were WONDERFUL!!! One other thing that guests should know that while this property is right on the Toccoa River, it is really not easily accessible because of the weeds and growth between the house and the river. There are paths but lots of trees and growth that make it hard to really see the River. HOWEVER, we managed to sit on the upper deck all day the first full day we we were there and enjoyed the sounds of the river and the geese and the breeze. Really so peaceful! Oh....not a pro or con, but one thing the owners should know-----there are some carpenter bees liking the wood support planks on the upper deck! Thank you and we really do hope to return and do recommend this place! It was perfect for us!!!
Terri F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
May 24, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Very clean and spacious home. We really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks