Cobb County, Ga., includes the cities Marietta, Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Powder Springs and Smyrna. Situated in a basin of north Georgia's mountain country, Cobb County borders such natural attractions as the Chattahoochee River, Lake Allatoona and Lake Acworth. The county's abundance of lakes and hills makes it an ideal spot for water sports, fishing and hiking. People looking to stay close to nature in and around Cobb County will find multiple cabins available for weekly rates.
Holiday Harbor Marina & Resort on Lake Allatoona in Acworth hosts seven lakeside cabins. These fully furnished lodgings allow easy access to boating, hiking and swimming and feature two bedrooms each, full kitchens and dining rooms, satellite TV, wireless Internet, fire pits, grills and porches. Holiday Harbor's cabins cost $700 per week ($150 nightly) May through August, $450 per week ($100 nightly) September through April. Reserve via phone or e-mail.
Holiday Harbor Marina & Resort
5989 Groovers Landing
Acworth, GA 30102
770-974-2575
lakeallatoona.net
[email protected]
River Run Cabin is an authentic log cabin situated on the Ellijay River. This spacious cabin features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fireplace, a phone, air conditioning, satellite TV and VCR, an eight-person Jacuzzi, a full kitchen, washer and dryer, linens and a gas grill. It's fully furnished in an antique style and rents for $1,134 per week, or $189 nightly. No pets or smoking allowed.
River Run Cabin
1841 Beaver Dam Lane
Marietta, GA 30062
770-977-5779
riverruncabingeorgia.com
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Just outside of Acworth, Lake Allatoona hosts the Allatoona Landing Marina. Though the marina's services focus on RVs and camping, it also offers 400-square-foot resort cottages in close proximity to water sports and plentiful fishing. Each cottage features two bedrooms, modern kitchen with appliances, housekeeping, bay windows, cable television, year-round security, grills, fire pits, linens and access for the disabled. The cottages are available weekly; rental rates vary throughout the year.
Allatoona Landing
24 Allatoona Landing Road
Cartersville, GA 30120
770-974-6089
allatoonalandingmarina.com
Red Top Mountain State Park, just outside of Acworth on Lake Allatoona, presents visitors with ample boating, fishing, swimming and hiking opportunities. The park offers 18 cabin-style cottages in a green-forest setting. Each cottage features two bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, central heat and air, a fully equipped kitchen, back or side deck, picnic table, grill, TV and fire ring. Some of the cabins are dog friendly, and two of them are accessible to disabled campers. Weekly rates vary per cabin and time of year; pricing starts at $115 per night. Reserve online or over the phone.
Red Top Mountain State Park
50 Lodge Road SE
Cartersville, GA 30121
770-975-0055
redtopmountainstatepark.org
