It’s autumn in the mountains and the Ellijay Apple Festival, is Oct 11 & 12; Oct 18 & 19. Check out this HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE vacation cottage between Lake Nottley and Lake Blue Ridge near Blue Ridge, Georgia. One floor; no stairs; entry ramp for wheelchair.
This lovely French Country Woodside Chateau is in a private gated community on the side of a mountain and hosts 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, sleeping six (6) people comfortably. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, guest room w/queen size and the living room sofa becomes a comfortable queen-size bed in front of a romantic fireplace.
The large covered back porch overlooks the forest comes complete with ample seating, a center table fireplace, outdoor table set and gas barbeque grill. It’s the perfect spot for a glass of wine or enjoy your morning coffee while watching the birds, squirrels, deer, turkey, and an occasional black bear wandering through the woods. Commune with nature and gaze at the stars around the large outdoor fire-pit at night after a fun-filled day of exploring the Blue Ridge mountains.
Enjoy private access to the cabin via smart lock to check yourself in. The Woodside Cottage is handicap accessible, complete with a wheelchair ramp, central heating and air. Prime TV and Wi-Fi ready. Applicants must be 25 years of age. There is a strict quiet hour policy between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. This is a non-smoking, allergen free home. It is NOT a pet friendly home. Violations will result in a $250 minimum charge for smoke removal and sanitization.
THINGS TO DO:
- Visit many wineries in the area;
- Don't forget to go to BJ Reece's Cider House in Ellijay for hard cider tasting;
- Shop Mercer's for fresh apples, jams, jellies and wine tasting;
- Pick apples during season at one of many local Apple Orchards;
- Try out Harrah’s Casino in neighboring town, Murphy, North Carolina (only 1/2 hour away);
- Hike Lake Nottley Trails along the shoreline or explore many waterfalls nearby, including Amicalola Falls in nearby Dahlonega;
- Visit the charming Swiss Alps town in Helen.
- Choose white water rafting in the Cartecay or Toccoa River;
- If you are feeling adventurous, try zip lining in Blue Ridge;
- Or a take a helicopter ridge from Blue Ridge to view the beautiful mountains up close and personal;
- Fly fish in the Toccoa River below the dam or the nearby lakes;
- Hike one or more of the many nearby waterfalls; - Visit apple orchards, wineries, hard cider houses, - Browse the shops in downtown Blue Ridge;
- Go horseback riding on mountain trails;
- Ride the train from Blue Ridge to McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN;
- Shop in quaint little village stores;
- Go four-wheeling on mountain jeep trails in the area;
- See what wonderfully unique items are located in the shops in downtown Blue Ridge;
- Blue Ridge has several 5-star restaurants for fine dining, several burger and bar options, or choose a restaurant for “down-home’ cooking, “southern style;” (Our favorite restaurant for fine dining is Grace and reservations are required);
- Go to Swan's Drive-In Movie, one of the last two drive-in theatres in the state of Georgia;
- Take a 2-hr rail bike trip on the Blue Ridge Train Tracks and enjoy the countryside;
- Hike the a part of the 2190 miles of the Appalachian Trail which stretches 80 miles in Georgia all the way to Maine;
- See neighboring town of Ellijay’s Fort Hetzel location (1837-1838) where the Trail of Tears Cherokee removal fort was first established in 1837 and where the Trail of Tears began its sad journey as the Cherokee Indians were relocated to Oklahoma;
- Visit Expedition Bigfoot, the Sasquatch Museum and hear first hand accountings of Sasquatch who has been sighted all over the United States.
We are pleased to offer you an opportunity to stay at Woodside Cottage in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Thank you for being respectful of our home during your stay at Woodside Cottage. We hope you will want to come back again and again! Please tell your friends and family about your get away in the Woodside Cottage for this is how we make our living!
