Escaping to the mountains—there is never a wrong time to experience their beauty. Discover this charming, cozy vacation cottage nestled between Lake Nottley and Lake Blue Ridge, just minutes from the vibrant town of Blue Ridge and conveniently located near the North Carolina and Tennessee borders.
This stunning French Country Woodside Chateau offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and natural beauty. Tucked within a private gated mountainside community, this thoughtfully designed single-level home is fully handicap accessible, with no stairs for comfortable living.
Inside, you will find two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The primary suite includes a luxurious walk-in shower, offering both comfort and convenience. along with warm and inviting living spaces. The sofa makes a queen size bed which will easily accomodate a family of six. A gas log fireplace creates a cozy ambiance, while the kitchen features elegant granite countertops, a stylish glass tile backsplash, and beautifully crafted hardwood floors throughout.
Step outside onto the expansive covered back porch and take in the peaceful forest surroundings. Enjoy your morning coffee or unwind with a glass of wine as you watch deer, wild turkeys, birds, and even the occasional black bear wander through. In the evenings, gather around the outdoor fire pit, gaze up at a sky full of stars, and let the tranquility of the Blue Ridge Mountains surround you.
Whether you are seeking relaxation, adventure, or a little of both, this mountain retreat offers the perfect setting to create unforgettable memories. Welcome home—your mountain escape awaits.
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.
THINGS TO DO:
- Visit the many wineries in the area;
- Don't forget to go to BJ Reece's Cider House in Ellijay for hard cider tasting;
- Jeep trails to almost any mountaintop for spectacular views;
- Drive a tank over cars at Tank Town USA;
- Shop Mercer's for fresh apples, jams, jellies and wine tasting;
- Pick apples during season at one of many local Apple Orchards;
- Gamble at 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 & Copperhill, TN.
- Take a 2-hr rail bike trip on the Blue Ridge Train Tracks and enjoy
the countryside;
- Shop in quaint little village stores in Blue Ridge, McCaysville and
Copperhill.
- 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;
- Hike 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.
There is so much to see and do in North Georgia Mountains. We are pleased to offer you an opportunity to stay at Woodside Cottage in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
