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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Cherry Log, GA
  • Chattahoochee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rich Mountain Wilderness
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Upper River Adventures
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Directly on Big Creek/Hot Tub/Game Room/Outdoor Living Space/ Remote/True Cabin

Have you ever been longing for a place that is inviting, remote and carefree? Castaway is the ideal retreat situated alongside a rushing creek. The adventure begins as you cross over a covered bridge. The perfect place to castaway all your cares and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Enjoy listening to the creek as you relax with a cocktail on the screened-in porch, soaking in our Hot Tub or toasting marshmallows at the fire pit just feet away from the creek. Experience the chorus of frogs, crickets and birds at dusk. You won't forget how beautiful that is. What a treat!
Our customers tell us they enjoy the helpful staff at this cabin. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chattahoochee National Forest. Enjoy features like a hot tub and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and 7 minutes by foot from Rich Mountain Wilderness
As a guest of this cabin, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Cherry Log cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Martha Sanders

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Unit size: 3100 sq ft (288 sq m)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
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.

Directly on Big Creek/Hot Tub/Game Room/Outdoor Living Space/ Remote/True Cabin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Valentines Cabin Getaway
Our getaway was amazing the cabin was beautiful clean and immaculately decorated and the tranquility of Big Creek was very relaxing. Martha is the greatest premier host ever she’s very kind and informative she makes staying at her properties feels very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property and Host!
Castaway is truly a hidden gem! The location couldn’t be more perfect—conveniently situated between Ellijay and Blue Ridge, yet tucked away just enough to provide a serene and peaceful retreat. The newly added firepit is an absolute highlight, perfect for cozy evenings under the stars. The cabin itself is spotless, thoughtfully organized with clear labels on everything (a small but incredibly helpful touch), and exceptionally comfortable.What truly sets this experience apart, though, is Martha. Having stayed in numerous short-term rentals, I can confidently say she is unmatched. Her communication was prompt and attentive, and she went above and beyond to ensure my boys and I had everything we needed for an unforgettable stay. She even showed a genuine interest in making sure we had a fantastic experience.I can’t recommend Castaway enough and am already looking forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin with all you’ll need.
We had 2 adults and 5 kids stay here. There was plenty of space and it has all you need to keep the kids occupied. Having the separate cabin/game room was great to send the kids to when the adults needed a break. The new fire pit area was great. Hot tub is always a nice addition and the fact that it is under a covered deck was perfect to sit in while it rained. The best part was the location right on the creek. You could walk right down to the creek without having to deal with hundreds of steps to go down and back up. If you are bringing kids, waders are an absolute must have. The kids absolutely loved being able to walk up and down the creek in the water. Martha was a pleasure to work with. She was always very responsive and helped us with anything we needed. I’d highly recommend this place and would love to come back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Christmas Trip!
My family (me/spouse/3 boys ages 10-19/mother in law) stayed here Christmas week. Property looks brand new and was clean, well stocked with everything we needed and even decorated for Christmas! Plenty of hikes available in easy driving distance, grocery store not too far away, and close to Ellijay where we had a breakfast together and shopped in the beautiful town one morning. Also we stayed on property several days of our trip just to fish in the creek (my oldest son caught a couple fish each day) and spend time together. My middle son enjoyed all the games especially in the game room. My youngest loved exploring around the grounds and using his imagination for all sorts of adventures outside. We are already planning a return trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome home - awesome location
Had a great time with my brothers for the weekend - house is extremely well maintained- and was decorated for Christmas which was a nice touch
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We had a great stay. Cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Host was awesome, available and helpful. Super nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Birthday Celebration
This place was Amazing!! Peaceful and relaxing. The cabin had everything you would need. Martha was so kind and attentive if you had any questions or needed anything. My husband said that this was the best birthday ever and was so happy I found this cabin and location. We look forward to our next trip to Castaways. Vera F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We can't say enough about this amazing property. The host Martha was so welcoming, accommodating and always ready to help. The property is stunning, clean and full of activities (you never have to leave). The creek located at the back of the property is stocked with gorgeous rainbow trout (catch and release) and provides a natural soundtrack for relaxation. If you are looking for the perfect compound for your wilderness getaway...look no further!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much needed Grammy & PawPaw time
Perfect place for a quiet and peaceful gathering. Amenities galore. Super clean and comfortable. The grands loved throwing rocks in the stream, catching and releasing tadpoles, playing with the many creek toys and other outdoor games available. S’mores at the amazing fire pit and a dip in the hot tub closed out the fun filled days. The birthday boy said “this was the best birthday ever!” Martha is a wonderfully helpful and kind host. She even had a gift and birthday cookie cake for my grandson! We will definitely return one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
There is nothing negative I can say about the property. It is remote and absolutely beautiful! We had the best time, the creek was the highlight for our family. The game room is perfect and the bedroom above it is very comfortable. Our group consisted of teenagers to adults and everyone was very pleased. We don’t have one complaint about this place. Martha was an amazing host and quick to respond. The donuts left upon check in were amazing. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Family Vacation on the Big Creek!!
We chose this property for our mom’s 80th birthday celebration because she loves to trout fish and this offered a very gentle walk to the waters edge and had only two steps into the main level featuring full bedrooms and bath on main. The host, Martha, was an absolute pleasure to work with and left no stone unturned when it came to both decorating and provisioning the property. Everything was perfect and we’ll definitely return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Getaway
My family spent three nights here. It is a wonderful property with great access to a creek right in the backyard! The property is well tended and the cleanest rental we’ve stayed at. The beds and linens were extremely comfortable. Kitchen appliances and dishes were in pristine condition, which really helped you feel at home. The owner, Martha, is available if you have any questions, and she even greeted us with warm fresh banana bread after our first night. The kids were never bored! There were several family board games, outside games such as foosball and corn hole, and a hot tub! I enjoyed reading a book on a wooden swing down by the creek. We spent each afternoon by the fire pit, enjoying s’mores. It was secluded, yet accessible (25 minutes to Blue Ridge). We look forward to coming back for a longer stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
Everything was great! The host was very attentive and accommodating. The cabin was well stocked with everything you need. We enjoyed the added touches of games and outdoor toys.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This property was in a beautiful peaceful location and the cabins were incredibly clean. We could not get over how clean, neat, and organized the cabins were.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M., Macon, Bibb

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING GETAWAY!!
My family thoroughly enjoyed our short visit to Castaway . I am a neat freak and was excited to see that the owner takes pride in cleanliness and organization. At first concerned that we were far from stores but it turned out to make for some great quality time with family. Only ate out once. Wonderful kitchen to prepare meals. So many amenities. Lovely view and sound of rushing waters from Big Creek. You score a 5 with us. Thanks again for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Castaway Haven
If you’re looking for a 5 star experience in the beautiful north Georgia mountains, then you need not look any further! Clean, fully equipped, cabin and guest house situated on a softly rolling creek with covered bridge entrance - you will feel as though you have entered a storybook setting. You will lack for nothing and the property host is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Right
It was just right! My family of four plus both sets of parents had a great time. Close enough to Ellijay and Blue Ridge to visit both. Cabin was stocked with plenty to do for us and kids (shuffle board tournament became a big hit) along with the fire pit. Sitting listening to the creek was definitely relaxing. Owner was great! Reached out to us before we got there and was very easy and good to work with and very accessible if needed. We all ageed we will be staying there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

PETER S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family is Everything
This year, we decided to have our family vacation in the mountains, Blue Ridge mountains. Oh did we get lucky. We had the most beautiful cabin, with the best hospitality. Our host/manager was thoughtful and caring. She made us feel right at home. Our cabin came equipped with absolutely everything a family would need. There were so many indoor/outdoor activities/games we only left the cabin to do grocery shopping. It gave us the opportunity to bond with our family especially our teen children. We came back home recharged, closer than ever and a bit nostalgic of our time spent at the cabin. It was absolutely everything my family needed. We are looking forward to our next stay at our home away from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin and location
We have vacationed quite a bit in this area over the past 10 years. This cabin appealed to us based on the location on the creek and general proximity to both Ellijay and Blue Ridge. The cabin was as advertised and the reviews were accurate. Well appointed, plenty of room and Martha was very reachable and left us some treats. There is plenty of room for everyone and having a creek to cool off in was great. Dont hesitate to spend some quality family time here for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

piyusha Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin
We were 9 ladies and enjoyed our stay very much, very comfortable, very very clean, cabin was in nice water front location. We would be going back again to the same cabin next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
We booked this cabin for the weekend as it was fairly close to my sons wedding venue, Summit Farm. It was everything advertised and more. Martha was so sweet and even left us a card and donuts for our stay. We had 8 adults and we had plenty of room. Our favorite part was the screened porch and the swing right by the creek to relax before the day got busy. The extra room in the game room area was very nice and have every one plenty of room and privacy. The cabin is as immaculate. We didn’t have time to use the hot tub, but plan to return soon to just relax and enjoy the cabin and creek.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Castaway was perfect in every way! It is peaceful and even more beautiful than the pictures convey. Our family ranged in age from 14 to 73 and each had a wonderful time enjoying all the activities from the creek to the hot tub! The game room was a big hit with our teens. The location is perfect! Martha is a gracious host and definitely goes the extra miles for her guests! Our family is looking forward to returning next year! Thank you, Martha!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and perfectly appointed cabin
We loved the cabin, the beautiful property and the owner was super sweet and helpful. We had absolutely everything we could have needed to keep our young family entertained - our kids were completely in love and stayed occupied playing outside, catching tadpoles, picking blackberries, and playing in nature the whole trip! The creek access is absolutely ideal for young children - gradual entry, no steep bank or big rocks to navigate. The only note is that the wi-fi signal was not ample for us to do work or take work calls, so if that is on your agenda as it was ours for part of our stay, plan accordingly! The town of Blue Ridge is very cute, as was Ellijay. Both are about 30 mins away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Frase N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing all around!
From the time we booked to the day we departed, everything was absolutely perfect at Cast Away! Martha went above and beyond keeping in touch with us. She was available for any questions we had about their property as well as questions about the area. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a kind note and a local, yummy treat. Martha checked in with us to see that we made it down safely and to see if we had any questions/concerns. Everything was perfect and exactly as described. It really is like a slice of heaven. The main cabin and game cabin are beautiful, cozy and super clean. We had fun bouncing from place to place playing games, watching movies and hanging out. The outdoor property is great too! It was so fun being right on the stream. We had fun fishing, splashing around, and hunting for salamanders and turtles. All of the outdoors toys and games were a very nice touch. The hot tub was perfect for relaxing after a walk/hike or just to hang out in. The best part was getting the opportunity to meet Martha and David. There was a little hiccup with the hot tub which they were on right away which resulted in us meeting them. They truly are the nicest couple. Our daughter was celebrating her 13th birthday while we were there and they surprised her with a cake to help her celebrate! So very sweet! We had an amazing stay and look forward to returning to Cast Away for more memories! Thank you Martha and David for everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical place
This place is beautiful! The pictures doesn’t do it justice. The 7 of us stayed 3 nights at this roomy cabin in the woods. There was so much to do at the cabin we didn’t need to leave. It went by way too quick. Martha and David were amazing. Any questions I had they were right on it. Martha even made us banana nut bread. So cute! I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023