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Relax & Unwind at the Chestatee River Retreat! Pet Friendly & Near Wineries

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Overview of Relax & Unwind at the Chestatee River Retreat! Pet Friendly & Near Wineries

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 122600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Dahlonega, GA
  • Popular LocationChestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo7 min drive
  • Popular LocationWolf Mountain Vineyards14 min drive
  • Popular LocationDahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site14 min drive
  • AirportAtlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County)80 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Basement Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Basement Bedroom 3

3 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Suite

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half on Main

Toilet

Honeymoon Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Relax & Unwind at the Chestatee River Retreat! Pet Friendly & Near Wineries

Dog friendly & convenient to local wineries!

We're located right on the Chestatee River near historic Dahlonega, Georgia.

Whether you're visiting the North Georgia mountains for a wedding, winery tours, one of our many festivals, admiring the fall leaves, a college graduation, a family vacation, or in hopes of striking it rich while panning for gold, we're certain that our home will be a place of rest and relaxation during your stay.

There's gold in them thar hills! Historic Dahlonega, Georgia, gateway to the Appalachian Mountains, is the site of the first major U.S. gold rush. Come pan for gold in the Chestatee river. This large home is located directly on the Chestatee just before the old Coppermines. It was recently renovated, and is ready for eager treasure hunters and vacationers. We have central heating and air with a ductless air conditioning system in the honeymoon suite on the top floor and we continue to make improvements each year to ensure our guests have a great experience!

This warm, inviting home on the river was built in 1997. It has five bedrooms, three and a half baths, two great rooms, and two kitchens. All the rooms have high ceilings including the ground floor. If you like vaulted wood ceilings and the heavenly sound and view of the river just one hundred feet off the covered back deck, this is the place to spend your vacation.

The upstairs living space consists of two suites, each on a different floor with their own private bathrooms, a great room, a dining room, a full kitchen, a half bath, and a covered porch overlooking the river. The master bedroom on the main floor has a king size bed and a full private bathroom. The honeymoon suite upstairs has an Amish king-size bed, a daybed with a trundle, a sitting area, a vaulted wood ceiling, and a full private bathroom. Guests with minor mobility issues can easily access the bedroom on the main floor (only two steps on the front porch). We also have a handicap shower/bathtub bench for the main floor master bathroom. The house is not handicap accessible although one previous guest with a wheelchair commented that she was able to get around the main floor just fine.

The terrace level (ground floor) has three bedrooms, a great room/kitchen combo, one full bathroom, and a patio under the main deck also overlooking the river. Two of the bedrooms have queen size beds. The third bedroom has two twin beds with a built-in loft for children.

In total there are two king beds, two queen beds, two twin beds with a built-in loft, and a daybed with a trundle bed.

The accommodations are perfect for two couples with children, large extended families, a girls, guys or couples retreat, groups attending a wedding (we get a lot), family and company gatherings and wine tour groups. The upstairs living area is also quite cozy if you’re looking for more of a romantic getaway or have a smaller group. The main floor and upstairs suite has an old feel to it even though the house is relatively new and it has an open airy feeling with high ceilings and lots of natural light from the windows. Several rooms have antique dressers and gold accents. For our larger groups, there’s easily enough room to park up to eight vehicles.

One of our favorite activities at the house is relaxing by the river with friends and family and roasting marshmallows around the fire pit.

Have you ever panned for gold? This house comes with several gold pans so your family and friends can come search for gold without ever leaving the property. Several guests have found gold right on the property.

There are many fun things to do in and around Dahlonega including outdoor sports like kayaking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and golf. There are also a lot of great vineyards (Cavender Creek, Wolf Mountain, Three Sisters, & Frogtown to name a few nearby), restaurants (Bourbon Street Grille is our favorite for dinner or brunch), antique shops, arts and crafts stores, wildlife preserves, and festivals to explore. The Smith House is a historic family style buffet worth visiting. Lake Lanier is also only 30 minutes south of Dahlonega in Cumming and Gainesville.

Don’t forget to have your picture taken with our life-size wooden hillbilly, Jed! He’ll be out on the back deck with his moonshine awaiting your arrival.

Book this exciting vacation getaway… make your reservations now!

Lumpkin County Georgia Business License #3912 / Short-Term Rental License #005

There are smart doorbells installed by the front & rear entrances with audio and video recording capabilities for security purposes.

Property manager

Mitch Lathem
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only, rules & fee apply. 2 max per $100 fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the deck and patio
Guest acknowledge the property is located on the river and swim at own risk.
Do not allow children on back deck or in river without adult supervision.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Dahlonega

Located in Dahlonega, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery and Three Sisters Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo and North Georgia Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.
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Dahlonega, GA

What's nearby

  • Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo - 7 min drive
  • Kaya Vineyard & Winery - 10 min drive
  • North Georgia Zoo - 13 min drive
  • Wolf Mountain Vineyards - 14 min drive
  • Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 32 min drive
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 13 min drive
  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • Zaxby's - 14 min drive
  • Etowah Meadery - 10 min drive
  • Wendy's - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax & Unwind at the Chestatee River Retreat! Pet Friendly & Near Wineries pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Relax & Unwind at the Chestatee River Retreat! Pet Friendly & Near Wineries?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax & Unwind at the Chestatee River Retreat! Pet Friendly & Near Wineries?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax & Unwind at the Chestatee River Retreat! Pet Friendly & Near Wineries located?

This family-friendly Dahlonega vacation home is located on the waterfront, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo and Chattahoochee National Forest. North Georgia Zoo and The Historic Holly Theater are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place by the river
Very Cousy and beautiful place . The host was very courteous. Leaving us s’mores for the family. Beautiful river view .. We surely booked it again to spend time with the family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the river.
The property was fully equipped and comfortable for our party of 6. We spent nights by the fire listening to the river. We visited several wineries. Helen, hiked and went to downtown Dahlonega. Everything is in close proximity including a super Walmart 10 min away. We already decided to come back in the summer when we can go tubing on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home, Beautiful Location, Beautiful Vacation!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this beautiful home and surrounding areas. Everything about the home was perfect. The location is easy to get to and yet is still secluded. The river is gorgeous, and the sound of the water was so relaxing. This home is perfect for families with plenty of room indoors and outside. There's nothing like sitting by a fire, next to the river. Thank You for having us and we will plan to return. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinard J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax, Revitalize, and Reinvigorate!
This Mountain Retreat is impeccably maintained with excellent facilities, making it a perfect home away from home. It offers a campfire experience and a river in the backyard, all in a fantastic location, providing a well-maintained and welcoming environment for guests. The communication from the owner was exceptional, contributing to an overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette B., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home and location
Three floors of “home” with all of the amenities including a backyard river, fire pit and s’mores, made this vacation one for a repeat. The family thoroughly enjoyed it and our week together. We were warm and cozy there and had plenty of local shopping and fun when we were out and about.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mitch Lathem

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I'm a happily married father, local real estate broker, nature and wildlife photographer, volunteer soccer coach, world traveler, outdoor enthusiast, adventure junkie, working for an international Christian missions organization.

I'm a native North Georgian. Born, raised, and currently living in Gainesville, just 20 minutes south of Dahlonega. My wife, Monya, and I met at Young Harris College in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains and then hung around Athens for a few years to earn our degrees from the University of Georgia. It was love at first sight. It just took her a few years to realize it. We got married in the fall of 2007 at Big Canoe, yep you guessed it... in the mountains. She went on to get her master's from Brenau University and is an elementary school teacher. She thinks she's smarter than me, she's probably right. She's certainly better looking.

Our team consists of our daughter, Adri (9), and our son, Adler (6). I always tell everyone, "we've done our part and created our replacements". She's compliant and contemplative, like her mother, and he's our little strong-willed explorer, just like his old man. We have the most gentle and loving Great Dane Lab mix named Sophie, a temperamental self absorbed cat named Coal, and a spastic rescue squirrel named Lucky.

My hair is quickly turning gray. It started at 17. I like to think of it as my pre-mature crown of glory. It's probably just hereditary. And yes, I was born with a beard.

Why they chose this property

There's just something about relaxing by the river, listening to the sounds of crickets chirping and water rushing around the rocks on a cool, crisp mountain night that really restores my soul. Whenever our family is looking for a moment of respite, we go to the mountains. It has always been a dream of ours to own our own place to retreat and we're happy to share that with you!

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