Hosting a retreat, family reunion, girls or couples weekend or special occasion?

Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(42 Ratings)

Cabin in Georgia

20 guests · 7 bedrooms · 8 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this cabin rental

Planning a retreat, family reunion, girls, guys or couples weekend? Look no further! Get the whole gang together for memory-making at Wit’s End - Reunion House which sits on 20 bucolic acres of beautiful mountain meadows and bold mountain streams. With 7 bedrooms and 7 1/2 bathrooms, Reunion House sleeps up to 20+ guests overnight.

COMMON QUARTERS:
The newly expanded, open concept, great room, dining room and kitchen are naturally lit with enormous casement windows which provide views of the gorgeous meadow & creek below and the valley beyond. The rooms are bathed in the additional light of skylights and dimmable recessed lighting, chandeliers and pendants which help set the mood for any occasion. Up to 28 people can dine together at 2 custom built, matching 10 foot long farm tables made from antique barn wood. A nearby game table doubles as additional dining room seating. The entire crowd can effortlessly move to and from the great room, with stack stone fireplace & comfortable seating for games and activities. Pull in a couple extra dining chairs and additional guests can join in the fun and memory-making. The kitchen is equally equipped to host your crowd. There are enormous double refrigerator/freezers for storing your perishables. An electric range/oven and a separate wall oven will ensble you to cook for your crowd and when its time to clean up there are 2 sets of sinks and dishwashers to make clean up a breeze. To keep the kids from clogging up the kitchen there’s a separate drink station with icemaker, sink and mini refrigerator designed especially for drinks. In addition, there is plenty of island counter space for several folks to work without it feeling crowded. That’s in part thanks to a separate butler’s pantry with more than ample dry good storage, a wall oven, sink and dishwasher. Wit’s End - Reunion House is more than ready to host your family reunion or gathering.

In addition, your group can spill outside onto the covered porch which has an old school picnic table with benches and an outdoor living area that can accommodate another 7-8 people comfortably. There’s even a bar connecting porch guests directly through the window for refills on drinks and refreshments in the kitchen. In addition, there’s a spacious deck (with Weber grill) onto which guests spill to catch more fresh air and take in views of the mountain valley and creek below.

The terrace level features another comfortable & cozy great room with sitting area, 52” TV, DVD player, custom built, stack stone fireplace, and pool table. The room also features rustic beamed ceilings, triple casement windows & glass french doors. It's a perfect place to send the kids or those who want to watch the game or a movie.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: While there are lots of well designed places for gathering together, there are also plenty of comfortable, quiet spots to get away from the crowd during your next gathering. As of October 1, 2023 there are a total of 7 comfortably sized bedrooms; 3 KING bedrooms, 2 QUEEN bedrooms & 2 bunk rooms. Every bedroom has an adjoining/dedicated bathroom.

The Terrace Level:
The terrace level has a KING bedroom with full en-suite bathroom with shower, featuring rustic beamed ceilings, triple casement windows and a gorgeous view of the valley below. There is also a separate QUEEN bedroom with full en-suite bathroom with shower, featuring rustic beamed ceilings, triple casement windows, and gorgeous views of the valley. This level also boasts 2 BUNK ROOMS, one with 4 FULL/DOUBLE beds, and 2 TWINS and a private bath. The other BUNK ROOM one has 4 TWIN beds and it’s own dedicated full sized hall bathroom with shower.

The main/first floor:
For guests who can’t or don’t want to climb stairs there is a KING bedroom with private, en-suite full sized bathroom with shower on the main floor.

The second floor:
The second floor has 2 more bedrooms with private en-suite full-sized bathrooms. One bedroom has a KING bed and overlooks the valley below. The other bedroom has a QUEEN bed and has views up the mountain behind the house.

The entire home is oriented to the great outdoors, with every room having at large windows, which bathe the rooms in natural light and provide views of the beautiful natural surroundings.

"Like" us on Facebook at @WitsEndConasauga or Instagram at @wits_end_life to see more photos and keep up with the seasonal changes in scenery.

REAL MAGIC:
The real magic at Wit's End happens outside. Guests notice the natural beauty from the paved road as soon as they round the last bend, cross under the wooden arch over the driveway, and make their way over the bridge, and approach the house by car. Upon stepping outside you are greeted by what feels like the Black Forest, an almost pure grove of resplendent hemlock trees. Strap on a pair of hiking shoes and more than a mile of easy to moderate walking paths await winding through the Wit's End property and connect with trails beyond our border that go for miles and miles. The property boasts 8 footbridges that criss-cross the scenic Conasauga Creek and its tributary streams. A TREE TOP DECK sits high above the creek and offers a bird's eye view of the creek and the valley beyond. In the meadow below the house there is a CREEKSIDE PAVILION with sitting area, stack stone wood-burning fireplace, and 2 Pawley's Island hammocks. It's another fabulous spot to enjoy conversation or get away from the group to listen to the bold sounds of the creek or watch the butterflies flit among the cacophony of native summer wildflowers. The pavilion also has picnic tables for dining alfresco.

The property's park-like setting has additional sitting areas, picnic tables, swings, and campfire rings in which to help you immerse yourself in the beauty of your surroundings. Situated at the foot of the Cohutta Mountain range, and bordering the US Forest Service, Wit's End is ground zero for exploring the dozens of mountain biking and hiking trails in the area. These trails can transport you back in time to primordial old growth forests that host some of the temperate world's most diverse plant life and carry you to pristine mountain streams, breathtaking vistas, and stunning waterfalls in the adjoining Chattahoochee National Forest, neighboring Cohutta Wilderness, Lake Conasauga Songbird Management Area, and nearby Fort Mountain State Park. The Pinhoti Trail, popular with mountain bikers, is a mere 1000 foot walk or bike ride from the property and the Benton MacKaye Trail, which connects to the famous Appalachian Trail cuts through the area as well. The ever evolving and growing Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Get-a-way is a mere 2 miles up the road. It would be hard to find a home better situated to take advantage of these wonderful & natural amenities.

DOWNTOWN ELLIJAY:
The great news is that civilization is not too far away if you need it. Downtown Ellijay, with its quaint town square provides shopping and wonderful variety of restaurants is just 10 miles away by paved road.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden

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Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(42 Ratings)
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
The house is very large and easily accommodated 3 couples and 4 teenagers. The youngest crew was happy in the basement where the TV, game system and pool table are housed. There was an odor issue caused by a leaky shower drain in the basement, but the host called a plumber for it once notified. The different floors are very soundproofed, you really couldn’t hear anything from one floor to the next, great for getting away. The porch was nice. We had to reset a breaker before the ceiling fans would work out there, but they created a great breeze and kept flying bugs away. The amenities and thoughtful touches in the house are numerous. We loved the separate butler’s pantry and coffee bar. The bears made many, many appearances. There were at least 10 different bears that we could tell apart, and they are not afraid to come right up on the porch. We have pictures where the mama bear’s nose is pressed to the kitchen window while her three cubs played on top of our car. One larger male tore the top off the bear box on the side of the house one night. He didn’t manage to get into the one on the front porch. It’s smaller and boxed in on three sides. So I’d call for more frequent pickup of trash rather than use the side box. My mom didn’t get out and enjoy as much of the property as planned because the bears were so close throughout the days. They were not very afraid of people and didn’t scatter very quickly if we yelled. They posed for a lot of pictures.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
First off, our hosts John and Laurie were terrific. Involved, available and tried to make our stay as good as possible. The house is tremendous. Well laid out, well stocked and comfortable. The property is beautiful and fun to explore. Every one of us had a great time. Just overall a great experience. Would book again without a doubt.
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
One of our best stays yet! Our family of 10 adults and 6 kids between 3-12 absolutely loved our time at Wit’s End. With seven bedrooms and tons of bathrooms, everyone had the space they needed and more. This is truly a reunion house with two large tables, two kitchens and two laundry facilities. So, instead of being able to “sleep 16”.(but you find the kitchen table that seats 8, this home can actually accommodate everyone! We enjoyed playing at the creek, walking the BEAUTIFUL grounds, hanging at the pavilion and reading in the hammocks. We took a couple day trips to nearby Lakes, went hiking and visited a nearby apple orchard (that was really a store, but was great.) Visited Blue Ridge and the town of Ellijay and did four puzzles! Loved the comfortable furniture, the layout (good for gathering and games) and were so thankful for the well-stocked kitchen and many books and magazines. Honestly, really loved this spot and would highly recommend! Even saw a Mama bear and her three cubs!
1.0 / 5.0
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Jun 2024
It was a nightmare. We were double booked. I booked and paid in full August of 2023. When we got there , another family was entering. They booked on another platform. We booked on VRBO - 10 months ago. I had 20 family members coming and the owner gave the other family the place. He said is was a VRBO mistake. I question - wasn't he informed when we booked and paid on 8/2023? We were without a place to go. I was sick. VRBo was not helpful in helping us find another place. We got lucky and booked a last minute place in Morganton, GA. The owner was great - she did accommodate for our last minute crisis. I was very upset that VRBO was unable to help us and I'm not sure I trust the owner with this oversight. Don't understand why he didn't know months ago this place was rented. I hope this never happens to you!
5.0 / 5.0
May 2024
The place was very nice, clean and spacious. John was a great host, very friendly and accommodating. The creek running through was an extra blessing with relaxing and tranquil setting .All of our family we very happy we chose this home for our large family gathering. Thank you John and God Bless you and your family.
5.0 / 5.0
Mar 2024
We stayed here for a few days and had a wedding ceremony with our closest family and friends. This property is perfect! It was so calming and relaxing to listen to the creek running through it. Also, the property itself is gorgeous and so is the house. We will definitely be coming back!
5.0 / 5.0
Feb 2024
The property was absolutely beautiful. We had a youth retreat at this house and they had a great time. Host was very responsive to our needs. Would definitely come back here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Feb 2024
12 ladies from our church gathered to recharge and relax in this beautiful hidden gem in Ellijay. We hiked, shopping, cooked, played games, and relaxed in the amazing home. We will definitely return to make this an annual thing. Highly recommend!!

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Georgia?

The average price for a rental in Georgia is £165 per night. This rental is £529 above the average.

Is parking included with this cabin?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hosting a retreat, family reunion, girls or couples weekend or special occasion?. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hosting a retreat, family reunion, girls or couples weekend or special occasion? pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Hosting a retreat, family reunion, girls or couples weekend or special occasion??

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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