Title: Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay Family-friendly cabin in Ellijay with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball - Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay (Ellijay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102250000/102245100/102245019/d7b26e26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub - Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay (Ellijay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102250000/102245100/102245019/d9ad2213.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball - Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay (Ellijay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102250000/102245100/102245019/1b23e9fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay (Ellijay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102250000/102245100/102245019/e14807c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay (Ellijay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102250000/102245100/102245019/34bac083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a private, gated community, Bear Necessity offers a serene mountain retreat. Enjoy the hot tub, fireplace, BBQ area and fire pit or take in the views from one of three spacious decks. The cabin's fully-equipped kitchen and multiple game rooms make it an ideal spot for relaxation and entertainment. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire cabin 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Fireplace - Dryer - Parking available - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay Welcome to Bear Necessity, your cozy mountain retreat in a private, gated community. Relax in the hot tub, by the fireplace, BBQ, natural stream or at the fire-pit. Three decks with stunning views, plus yard games & multiple game rooms for kids' entertainment. Just 13 mins from downtown Ellijay, enjoy both the serenity of nature and local conveniences. This cabin combines comfort with the beauty of the Georgia mountains, making it an ideal spot for memorable experiences. KEY FEATURES: ☀ 3 spacious bedrooms & den; king, 2 queens and 2 twin ☀ 3 full bathrooms, one on each floor ☀ 3 wrap-around outdoor decks ☀ Fully-equipped, open kitchen with bar and dining area ☀ Living room with comfy seating and large smart TV ☀ Game rooms with billiard, foosball, arcade & smart TVs ☀ Fire pit & outdoor dining table ☀ Trickling Natural Stream ☀ Private and safe gated community Here are a few reviews from our past guests: “You can't go wrong renting this cabin! It has everything you need to make great memories & have a care free time. It has space for everyone, fun things to do, all the essentials, comfort, communication with owners should you need something, and a good location..” -Anessa “We had such a great visit. The cabin was amazing and the rental onwers were amazing to speak with. The property was roomy, our dogs loved running around the porches were so comfortable sit with morning coffee. Definitely recommend” - Jennifer “This cabin will not disappoint! Everything from the comfy beds, pristine hot tub, pool table, arcade, outdoor games and fire pit... fantastic!” - Jeanette ☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆ These 3 cabin-themed bedrooms will immerse you in nature! All fully equipped with comfy mattresses and smart TVs. ☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆ There are 3 full bathrooms in this home, one on each floor. The private ensuite master bathroom has a shower, dual sinks and jacuzzi tub. The other bathrooms have showers and tubs. ☆☆ KITCHEN & DINING ☆☆ The kitchen is bright & open. With lots of counter space, it's a great kitchen for entertaining! The dining room sits adjacent to the kitchen and is bright and welcoming. The dining table seats 6 (plus 6 bar top seats in the kitchen), and there is also an outdoor dining table for 8 on the outdoor deck. ☆☆ LIVING ROOM ☆☆ As you walk into the home, you're greeted with the big, open living room, which has comfy seating and a fun, mountain design! It's a great place for your movie or game nights, where the whole family can sit together in this cozy space! ☆☆ GAME ROOMS ☆☆ There are two game rooms, one in the den with foosball and arcade and one in the basement with billiards and TV. ☆☆ OUTDOOR SPACE ☆☆ The outdoor space is everything you could ask for. ☀ Hot Tub ☀ Fire Pit ☀ BBQ grill ☀ Covered outdoor dining ☀ Lounge Chairs ☀ Outdoor games But don't spend ALL your time at home, check out these local attractions: ☀Downtown Ellijay: 10 min - charming shops, restaurants, and local events ☀Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association: 12 min - Local art and history ☀Ellijay River Vineyards: 15 min - Local wines amidst beautiful scenery ☀Tabor House & Civil War Museum: 15 min - Learn about local history. ☀Red Apple Barn: 18 min - Pick your own apples and enjoy farm activities ☀Blue Ridge Scenic Railway: 20 min - Scenic mountain train ride ☀Bear Creek Trail: 20 min - Hike serene forests alongside streams. ☀Gilmer County Golf Club: 20 min - Enjoy a round of golf ☀Carter's Lake: 25 min - Enjoy boating, fishing, and hiking ☀Amicalola Falls State Park: 30 min - Stunning waterfall and hiking trails ☀Fort Mountain State Park: 35 min - Trails, lakes, and ancient ruins ☀Chattahoochee National Forest: 40 min - Hike, camp and wildlife We look forward to hosting you on your relaxing, mountain adventure! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table ### 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107250000/107247200/107247170/c66cc0df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### McStay in McCay - Charming 4-bed cabin w/ outdoor fireplace and large jacuzzi! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.760056,-84.51963&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:m%7DdsEtvzbO%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40S%40QBS%40SBQBQ%40SBQBQDQBQDSBODQDQDQDQDOFQDQFODQFOFOFOHOFOFOHOHOFMHMHOHMHMJMHMJMHMJMJKJKJKHKLKJKJKLIJKLIJILILILGLIJILGNGLGLGLENGLELENELENELENCLCNENALCNANCNANALANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FP%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNBLDNDLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFJHLHLFLHLHJHLHJJLHJJJJLJHJJJJJJLJJHLJLHLJLHLHLHNHLFLHNHNFNFNHNFNFNFNDPFNDPFPDNDPDPDPDPBPDPBPDPBPBR%40PBPBP%40RBR%40P%40R%40P%3FP%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FPAR%3FPAPARAPCRARCPCPAPCRCPEPCPEPCPEPEPEPEPENGPEPGNENGPGNGNINGNGNININGLILINILILKLILKLILKJKLKJKJIJMJKJKHMJKJMHKHMHMHMFMHKHMFOFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDODMDOBMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FQ%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOAMCOAOEMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOGMGKIMIMGMIMIKIMIKKMKKIKKMKIKKKKKKKKMIMKMIMKMIMIMIOIMGMIOIOGOGOIOGOGOGQEOGOEQGQEOEQEQEQEQCOESCQEQCQCQASCQCQASCSAQASAQ%3FQAS%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ytwld2kxzpq-ocu55unywfMnkSQ=) Ellijay, GA #### What's nearby - Cartecay River \- 14 min drive \- 12.0 km - Tabor House & Civil War Museum \- 14 min drive \- 12.0 km - Ellijay Marketplace \- 14 min drive \- 12.7 km - Piedmont Hospital \- 16 min drive \- 14.0 km - Gilmer County Fairgrounds \- 16 min drive \- 14.4 km #### Restaurants - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min drive - ‪Chili Dog - ‬18 min drive - ‪Arby's - ‬18 min drive - ‪Mike's Ellijay Restaurant - ‬18 min drive - ‪Cartecay River Brewing Co. - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay? ### What time is check-out at Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay? ### Where is Serene Mountain Lodge: HotTub, FirePit, Game Room Minutes from Downtown Ellijay located? ## Have a question? 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