Located in Ellijay, this cottage is a 1-minute drive from Chattahoochee National Forest and 8 minutes from Tabor House & Civil War Museum. .This cottage is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Cartecay River and 3.8 mi (6 km) from Ellijay Marketplace.
Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
Ellijay Marketplace - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
Piedmont Hospital - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
Restaurants
Dairy Queen - 10 min drive
Chili Dog - 11 min drive
Mike's Ellijay Restaurant - 11 min drive
Arby's - 11 min drive
Cartecay River Brewing Co. - 11 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sunny Side Up at Blue Cactus Cottages - Experience Ellijay the COTTAGE way!
Sunny Side Up is cottage #2. Perched with views like a treehouse! Great art crisp cotton sheets Experience Ellijay the cottage way! We relish in the wineries books and birds of Ellijay! Come nest!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage offers books.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets must be trained
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be attended at all times
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Sunny Side Up at Blue Cactus Cottages - Experience Ellijay the COTTAGE way! Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
10 - Excellent
12
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Holly M.
Nov 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful! Extremely relaxing and cute cottage!
Holly M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
John P.
Nov 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We truly enjoyed our stay. Will be back
John P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
2/10 Terrible
Tabitha J.
Oct 10, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
The owner/manager double booked the cabin. I messaged her for location verification and she told me she thought it already had guests. That’s all she told me. I texted her multiple text messages asking for the address and told her we were in the area and ready to get in. After an hour I finally checked my VRBO app and found a message from her stating it was overbooked and she had refunded our money. I was furious and without lodging! So, beware when booking this property. You might be left without a place to stay.
Tabitha J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Beth V.
Sep 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short weekend getaway. Cute, rustic cottage with lots of charm. Had to get use to the acorns hitting the tin roof though!
Beth V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Jill C.
May 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute spot for a good price.
Location is perfect. Check in was easy. Property manager is quick with responses. We were in town for a wedding. Our time at the cottage was very limited due to many wedding events, but this place is definitely a good value. The property has so much potential. The deck is amazing but needs to be pressure washed along with the outdoor furniture. Hot tub had a film of pollen clinging to the water. Im thinking the previous occupants left it uncovered for several days. It wasn't a huge deal. I cleaned it and used the hot tub. Consider removing the artificial plants plants from the living space. They are holding dust and make the propertylook look dated. But, place was well worth the price and i would stay lllllllll jjjjjjjj here again. Bbbbb bsevdays.
Jill C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Malia A.
Apr 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! Absolutely amazing stay
I can’t say enough good things about this stay. Even before check in the host was so welcoming and helpful. The cabin was more amazing than the pictures. From the massive back deck that our dogs loved to the best master bedroom bed I have ever slept in. We enjoyed a beautiful winery ROO less than 10 minutes away. Come stay and enjoy this cabin you won’t be disappointed.
Malia A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather
Feb 2, 2025
Heather
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Taralynne W.
Jan 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Private Peaceful Retreat
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was actually better in person, in that it was way bigger than we thought it would be and has a huge back porch right in the middle of the mountains, a short trip up from Downtown Ellijay. What I enjoyed most was the surrounding nature. We had our 9 yo daughter and Boston Terrier with us, too. Overall, a great stay. Would stay again when it is not as cold. We are true, native Floridians! ;)
Taralynne W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Good family trip to the mountains. The place was as described. It had a nice open concept and the back deck had lots of space with great views. The master bed room was nice and spacious. My son really enjoyed getting in the hot tub. The bath ropes were nice to have when going to and from the hot tub, since it was fairly cold. It’s good place for couples or small families. I would definitely consider booking it again in the future!
Jonathan
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
N D.
Jan 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Getaway
We love Ellijay and have stayed in cabins prior through Mountain Oasis and loved them but this time we booked through VRBO and had never before. There was difficulty with messages sending not sure if it was through VRBO or signal or what but we had a difficult time getting ahold of someone for the code. Other than that the stay was great! We loved the property. Ideal closeness to town, clean, pet friendly, and host was helpful. We would definitely stay here again just be sure to get code prior to a few hours before. Our favorite thing about this property was the beautiful porch! It was perfect for relaxing and getting away. The hot tub was also nice to have as well. They also have other cottages right next door for rental as well so it’s great for a multi-family stay or friends vacationing together. Thanks for everything!
N D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcia p.
Nov 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
Fabulous cozy cottage in Ellijay! We will def return! Centrally located to Ellijay and Blue Ridge. The BEST hostess!!! Run. Don’t walk to this cottage!
Marcia p.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dana B.
Nov 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
This cottage is perfect! Kimmy thought of everything to make it cozy and comfy….all the way down to an outdoor fire pit.
Decorated perfectly too!!!!
Will definitely return! 🍁👏🍁🍁🍁🍁
Dana B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
KATHY L.
Oct 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great feel and privacy!
Great time in Ellijay.
KATHY L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Selina L.
Oct 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Milton Escape
A little ole hurricane named Milton made it necessary for us to evacuate our home in the Tampa Bay Area. Sunny Side Up (and Kimy) to the rescue! This was the best distraction we could have ever hoped for! The cottage is better than described and the outdoor space is just perfect. Thank you so much for opening your home up to us and our fur babies! Book your reservation now! You won’t be disappointed !!! We will be back!
Selina L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tina L., Livingston,Tn
Oct 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Cottage was just as described. Had everything we needed. Bed was super comfy. Pet friendly. Quiet neighborhood.
Tina L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ethan M.
Apr 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin for the Weekend
Quick weekend trip with the dog - Sunny side up was perfect for a nice chill weekend! Would highly recommend for anyone looking to explore the north Georgia mountains.
Ethan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
The L Team H.
Jan 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Mountain Cottage
Cottage was quiet and relaxing. We stayed indoors (due to 10 degree weather) but had a great girls weekend lounging in the living room with our blankets and robes provided. Check in and out was seamless and the host was responsive! Would highly recommend.