Sliding Rock Cabins

We have stayed with Sliding Rock, Bella Deer the last four years. To put it very succinctly life just doesn’t get any better. My guess is all of their properties are kept on this level.
F.McNail

We’ve stayed at three different cabins at Sliding Rock Cabins and all of them have been a fantastic stay. We’ve never had an unpleasant experience and everything is exactly the way it’s presented. We love taking a long weekend from busy life in Atlanta and drive up 90 minutes to Elijay to relax in the hot tub, or soak in some sun. We’ve stayed in Fauna Lodge (previously reviewed) and also Mountain Breeze, and most recently A Perfect Getaway.
Mountain Breeze was roomy enough for 4 of us, plus our dog. It’s a roommate-​style layout which is nice for multiple couples. Each bedroom has it’s own bathroom. There is a game room in the basement below, also with a full bathroom. You can’t really tell from the pictures, but you can only get in the basement by going outside and around. In the winter it may be a little cold for that, but when we were there in mid-​March it was fine. We spent a lot of time on the wrap-​around porch checking out the views. There’s a couple of cabins nearby, but none are within view from the cabin, only the driveway. It’s a great cabin for you and a couple friends to hang out for a week.
A Perfect Getaway was a romantic weekend for my wife’s birthday and it did not disappoint! The cabin is awesome! It has a massive porch which is gated and was great for our dog. As with all the other cabins, it has everything you need. We only had to bring food and booze. The loft was nice, but the stairs are steep, so be careful if you have young kids. The views of the mountains and valleys are so nice! The only bummer is the hot tub cover obscures your view when it’s open. Perhaps they can switch the side it opens up, so it doesn’t block those views! The bed in the bedroom was a little soft for my liking, but I was too relaxed to not sleep.
Overall, I LOVE staying with Sliding Rock Cabins. Terry and Jerri always answer any questions I have and I feel if anything did go wrong they would take care of it for me.
As soon as I leave, I just want to start planning my next getaway. You and your dog need to go stay at Sliding Rock!

We stayed at River Solace with Sliding Rock Cabins !!! Can’t say enough great things about our stay. The cabin was perfect, very clean and very well equipped. The management are always very accommodating. We have stayed at several of their cabins & River Solace is definitely our favorite. We highly recommended this cabin & Sliding Rock Cabins.
Andrea C.

I stayed in the «riverhouse retreat» house. It was a fantastic trip. The house is secluded, but quick to get to the main roads. The fenced yard was great for my dogs. The house is right near a river which added more of the nature feel and sound. I didn’t experience any wildlife near the house. I had trouble with the key, called the staff and they helped me right away. It was a fantastic trip and I would definitely book again.

This is a truly relaxing mountain getaway – for humans and for pups! We stayed at Cherokee Shoals and it was simply beautiful. Our cabin overlooked the river, had a wrap-​around porch that connected to a fenced in yard (which our pup loved!) and a hot tub on the deck, which was complete with rocking chairs and lamps.
I was surprised to discover that the cabin was so well decorated. The finishes were modern and very tasteful – not the typical lumberjack chic you would expect. Ours was also equipped with a game room upstairs with another tv, a pool table and board games as well as a selection of books and magazines. Aside from having cable and wifi, the cabin also offered a small selection of DVDs.
I highly recommend making sure guests have absolutely everything they could want/​need before arriving because, chances are, you will not want to leave. We ended up going into town one of the days because we wanted to hike and shop, but otherwise we could have spent all our time at the cabin.
My one reservation about Sliding Rock is that I do find it odd that they charge a cleaning fee, but then expect guests to do chores before leaving. I totally understand doing the dishes and picking up after the dogs, but stripping the bed does seem a bit much. Other places we’ve stayed only ask that guests run the dishwasher (SR asks that you run and empty the dishwasher, take out trash, etc). It’s especially annoying when you’re focusing on gathering up all your belongings and get on the road to have to worry about meeting all of the cabin’s cleanup requirements… Otherwise we had a great stay!

A Perfect Getaway cabin —
The cabin was perfectly placed atop an awesomely adventurous mountain we had fun driving/​climbing every day. We put our truck’s 4×4 to use (not necessary, but fun) and loved the sights up the mountain. The cabin was well lit, immaculately clean and warm for our arrival. We enjoyed every bit of this pet-​friendly winter wonderland from the fireplace, breathtaking views, luxurious hot tub, to the simplicity of instructions for navigating town. There was definite thought put into supplying the cabin with EVERYTHING you may need, from extra blankets and dog towels to board games and measuring cups! We had an occasional visit from a neighboring unleashed dog but no trouble.
The cabin is the perfect size for our small family (my husband, myself, and our 7yr old Weimaraner). Even another couple could’ve fit with no issues.
The small town is filled with antique «malls» and mom & pop diners. We loved trying all the best Unilocal!recommendations in the area. All the shops in town and neighboring Blue Ridge were all pet friendly and loved seeing our Weim. Don’t miss Rock City (it’s a bit of a drive from the cabin but we’ll worth it). We will definitely be back and will let everyone know what an awesome vacation spot we’ve found!

I highly recommend this company if you’re looking for a dog-​friendly mountain vacation. Every cabin is unique, so I can’t speak for all of them, but Nativa was wonderful with a beautiful Blue Ridge mountain view, huge comfy bed, full kitchen, and best of all… seclusion!
I realize that when renting these cabins that they are someone’s personal property, not a hotel. You can’t expect perfection. We did encounter a few issues such as clogged shower, non-​heating hot tub, etc. But overall, the experience was a very positive one, especially when it came to communication with SRC. The maintenance guy on the phone was really nice as well. Overall, it was comforting to come back from our daily adventures to a cozy cabin where we could spread out our stuff and relax next to the fireplace.
SRC is a fabulous management company and they offer great customer service. They were super helpful in answering my questions via facebook and email. I recommend that you bring plenty of food with you, as well as some sturdy hiking boots… and you’re set! And don’t forget your dog!

Just got back from River Ritz and we loved it!!! The location was great! Right on the Ellijay River. The fenced in yard was great for the dogs and they liked being close to all the action. Fished in the river but unfortunately did not catch any trout. Next time we will bring tubes to go down the river. There were a few wasp on the property, we called after hours, and they came right out to spray them for us! The whole area is so dog friendly! We went to downtown Blue Ridge and there were dog bowls lining the street with water aka «pooch pubs»! Then we went to Harvest on Main (a must eat at farm to table restaurant!) for lunch and they let the dogs sit with us on the patio and brought them a dog bowl with ice water!

Fleas, Skin Mites, Bed Bugs, and No Heat!!! We took our one yearly vacation at Sliding Rock Cabins with our young child and small dog, and for more than 24 hours upon arrival we had no heat in freezing conditions. Upon check-​in, were infested with fleas, mites, and bed bugs. The fleas, bed bugs, and mites were in the master bed and the living room. Sliding Rock Cabins attempted pest control, but were unable to fix the problem. It’s two weeks since our «vacation» with Sliding Rock Cabins, and we are still battling the bugs we picked up from their property in our own home (fumigation, carpet cleaning, doctor’s consults, vet consults, 30 loads of laundry, etc.). What is worse, is that Sliding Rock Cabins attempted to keep us from posting online about our nightmare experience in exchange for 1 night’s refund, which is offensive considering our awful, ongoing experience with the bed bugs and mites. We wouldn’t wish our Sliding Rock Cabins experience on anyone, and they couldn’t pay us to return. Best of luck if you choose Sliding Rock Cabins.

I’ve stayed with Sliding Rock Cabins 4 times. The cabins are located in the Ellijay /​Cherry Log /​Blue Ridge area. Their main draw is that they are VERY pet-​friendly. They even have pet beds and treats waiting for your mutts.
Most of the time, the cabins are immaculate and well equipped. The last cabin I had was a bit run down, but I’ll assume that was an exception.
The website makes it easy to choose your cabin and they are all as you see online. Be sure to read the posted rules as they are very particular on a few things.
If I were not traveling with my girls, I might choose other accommodations but since its so much fun to take them along, Sliding Rock Cabins works great for me.
Have a great time and be sure to let the mutts off the leash for a little mountain cabin fun too!