Title: Newly Built, Waterfront Lodge on Talona Creek with Game Room, Home Theater, WiFi - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Newly Built, Waterfront Lodge on Talona Creek with Game Room, Home Theater, WiFi Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72290000/72288600/72288581/32087ddf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72290000/72288600/72288581/b56e0d65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72290000/72288600/72288581/db09f823.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72290000/72288600/72288581/ba39b260.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72290000/72288600/72288581/w3904h2604x0y0-40d31c77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Talking Creek Lodge offers a serene creekside retreat with wrap-around deck space and private washer/dryer. Enjoy an al fresco meal on the deck or down by the creek, then relax in the screened porch or recreation area featuring a pool table, wet bar, and theater room. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 146800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Newly Built, Waterfront Lodge on Talona Creek with Game Room, Home Theater, WiFi Talking Creek Lodge Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Scenically situated on five acres of land with over 500 feet of access to Talona Creek, this beautiful lodge in Talking Rock provides a gorgeous natural setting, plentiful at-home entertainment, and a sense of ease and relaxation just about an hour from downtown Atlanta. This newly built, creekside home sits on a hillside among the trees, a quick drive from the quaint towns of Jasper and Ellijay and close to such local landmarks as the Talking Rock Nature Preserve. A gravel path leads from the house down to the creek below, allowing you to take in the calming sounds of the water from the chairs and picnic tables at the water's edge as well as the home's two levels of wrap-around deck space (partially screened for your comfort). As you enter this three-level, air-conditioned lodge, you'll be greeted by a great room with soaring ceiling and an 86-inch flatscreen TV mounted to the decorative stone hearth that's easily viewed from both the kitchen and the dining area. The kitchen is a dream for the home chef, offering polished stainless steel appliances (including a French-door refrigerator, a gas stove, and a dishwasher), granite countertops, and an island breakfast bar. Sit down to eat indoors or get the gas grill going outside for an al fresco meal on the deck or at the picnic tables down by the creek. Leave the day's clothes to spin in the private washer/dryer and take your pick of ample after-dinner entertainment. You can lounge on the screened porch, stream a movie in the great room, or retreat to the downstairs recreation area to find a pool table, Ping-Pong, darts, a poker table, a wet bar, a theater room, and a selection of board games. There's even a desk with a monitor, a printer, and an executive chair in the loft if you need to catch up on a bit of work using the high-speed WiFi. Things to Know Free high-speed WiFi Full kitchen Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles. Security camera details: Camera's are strictly outside of the home to keep an eye on the property. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city center - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking 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 - Unit size: 6,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73580000/73571300/73571285/c8a630e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury retreat/Hot tub/Carters Lake/Sleeps 22/Mountain view/firepit/pool table Ellijay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=73571285&PinnedHotelID=73571285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102340000/102336100/102336065/558f0890.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Riverfront Cabin for 14 – Hot Tub, Game Room & Christmas Decorations! 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 65487 ## 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%7C34.53468%2C-84.51272&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=c8UwDb0p4nlBRU2RafINyOS3ynA=) Talking Rock, GA #### What's nearby - Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 21.5 km - Engelheim Vineyards - 16 min drive - 13.7 km - Ellijay Marketplace - 17 min drive - 23.9 km - Chateau Meichtry - 24 min drive - 22.0 km - Cartecay Vineyards - 31 min drive - 42.4 km #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive - ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive - ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬10 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Newly Built, Waterfront Lodge on Talona Creek with Game Room, Home Theater, WiFi pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Newly Built, Waterfront Lodge on Talona Creek with Game Room, Home Theater, WiFi? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Newly Built, Waterfront Lodge on Talona Creek with Game Room, Home Theater, WiFi? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Newly Built, Waterfront Lodge on Talona Creek with Game Room, Home Theater, WiFi located? > Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Engelheim Vineyards, Talona Lake, and Tater Patch Community Theater. Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Newly Built, Waterfront Lodge on Talona Creek with Game Room, Home Theater, WiFi Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig C. Jan 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! We stayed at this property between Christmas and New Year's and had an amazing time. We had 3 families with kids plus my parents, and there was plenty of space for everyone. Loved having the master suite on the main level so my parents didn't have to navigate stairs. The location was great, secluded with a beautiful stream running through the backside of the property, but only 10-15 minutes to grocery stores and restaurants. The table tennis and pool table got lots of use, and the media room was a great addition to our stay! We have stayed in numerous cabins in north GA and I must say everyone agreed this was the best one yet! We'll definitely be back. ##### Craig C. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela J. Feb 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing house and beautiful scenery Loved this stay, it was exactly as pictured and perfect for our group.The only thing that really needs to be highlighted is the road to the house. It gravel and very steep in places. The road needs to have all wheel drive if its even a bit rainy. This should be highlighted in the description. ##### Pamela J. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael P. Dec 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and great location We loved the house and the property along the river. ##### Michael P. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cara C. Oct 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location #### Great cabin! Nice and private! So, we have had a great stay once we finally got to the house on Saturday night. The game room is amazing! We loved the way the house was layed out The walk to the creek is beautiful. The creek is so peaceful when you listen from the deck. In getting here it was a very rough night, though. We initially pulled up into Biguns BBQ parking lot about 11:30 and the gate was locked. This would have been one way into the area with the rental lodge. So, it would be nice to know for guests to know that the Biguns BBQ does lock at a certain time and it cuts off access to the less steep way in to the rental. The directions that I received told us to turn in off of Hwy 5 to the right on a gravel road. This is a fast moving highway. A sign, a light, and perhaps a turn lane needs to be placed before the turn in on Hwy 5 so that renters can locate this blind driveway. Once you get past the gate, it is unclear which way to go in the dark. The directions do not address the fork in the road. At night, you can't see the house to the right side of the fork. We went left. We went down by the creek and we could not get back up the hill in my Acura after we turned around. We had to call the Pickens Co sheriff and a tow truck to come and try to help us. We finally got out of there and over to the house. If there had been a light left on, we could have seen the house also. Finally, no where on the listing does it mention anything about 4 wheel drive. Thanks! Blessings, Cara Christy ##### Cara C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt P. Dec 28, 2022 #### Great family Christmas cabin We had an amazing time at this cabin. We had 13 people total and we felt like we had plenty of space and sleeping arrangements were comfortable. The layout of the cabin and the creek was so peaceful. My only advice for future guests- taking the road behind Biguns BBQ is much safer than the hidden turn right off the highway that the GPS will take you. ##### Matt P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice T. Dec 21, 2022 #### Nice retreat with town nearby Well appointed with games, technology, and seating areas. ##### Janice T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasha B. Nov 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Talking house Our stay was nice. It was quite and the house was clean. The path to get to the house was steep. ##### Natasha B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas E. Nov 17, 2022 #### Family Reunion The space was clean and spacious for our family gathering of 12. There were plenty of activities for our grandchildren and they loved the Media room, popcorn machine and stream. ##### Thomas E. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul L. Oct 18, 2022 #### Beautiful and Well done home. Incredibly lucky that this house was still available as we had a last minute shift from another management company. I booked online through Vacasa directly and it was an easy experience. The house was super clean and had quite a number of items I wasn't expecting (dishes, silverware, some coffee waiting for us, etc.). The house easily supports 4 families and allowed us to each have our own space to get away as necessary. The property reminds me of a Hallmark movie home and they should petition to get it into one of their movies. It's really nice. I 100% recommend it and will be staying here again, absolutely. ##### Paul L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason & Drulene W. Jul 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Secluded and Nice! This place was amazing! Everything was so nice and just like the pictures. The only downside is the creek is down a very steep long hill so you have to be in good shape to go up and down it. The creek is also very rustic so if you plan on walking down the bank to fish it’s very difficult. We caught several Little Rock Bass. Also the driveway in and out you will need a 4 wheel drive vehicle to make it easy. There is an alternate route in and out not show that is easier, we found that on the last day. The kitchen also has everything you would need to cook. Our vacation was all around great! ##### Jason & Drulene W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Brian O. Jan 2, 2022 #### A beautiful get away. The house was great. Smart TVs are a little hard to figure out without instructions. Overall, a great stay. ##### Brian O. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021