[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Relax & Unwind at the Chestatee River Retreat! Pet Friendly & Near Wineries Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32926600/32926559/44a8efad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32926600/32926559/a05e3a24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32926600/32926559/6b302901.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32926600/32926559/9496ad2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32926600/32926559/d069609f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the banks of the Chestatee River, this warm and inviting home offers a haven for rest and relaxation. Vaulted wood ceilings, high ceilings, antique dressers with gold accents create an old feel in this relatively new home. Pan for gold on-site or simply unwind by the river roasting marshmallows around the fire pit. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is allowed on the deck and patio ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Unit size: 2,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71550000/71540700/71540682/5bf42aa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown Family Retreat-Minutes to Dahlonega/Pool/5 Beds/3.5 Baths! 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Do not allow children on back deck or in river without adult supervision. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: Dogs only, rules & fee apply. 2 max per $100 fee. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is allowed on the deck and patio ## 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Relax Unwind Chestatee River Retreat Dog Friendly Wineries House Relax Unwind Chestatee River Retreat Dog Friendly Wineries Relax Unwind Chestatee River Retreat Dog Friendly Wineries House Relax Unwind Chestatee River Retreat Dog Friendly Wineries House Relax Unwind Chestatee River Retreat Dog Friendly Wineries ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.54943%2C-83.88184&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qHSPreezl2Q-VFlnMY7y6ljTOLE=) Dahlonega, GA #### What's nearby - Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery - 5 min drive - 4.1 km - Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo - 8 min drive - 8.1 km - Frogtown Cellars - 12 min drive - 13.2 km - Consolidated Gold Mine - 14 min drive - 15.2 km - Wolf Mountain Vineyards - 16 min drive - 15.9 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Station - 32 min drive - Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 70 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Blue 42 Market - ‬15 min drive - ‪Whataburger - ‬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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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