Coosawattee River Resort, The Cottage in the Woods, Pet Friendly

Nestled in the forrest is The Cottage in the Woods in the famous Coosawattee River Resort! A large circular drive greets you and accommodates plenty of parking. Relax on your 56' front porch with rockers and porch swing. A a convenient 2nd fire pit lets you enjoy the evening sunset. A screened side porch features an outdoor sectional and outdoor bar.


Inside you'll find a large open space with beautifully designed living, dining and kitchen spaces. the living room features a large, deep comfy sectional and gas fireplace. Dining seats 6-8 and kitchen has plenty of room for prep and cooking and allows others to access drinks without interfering. Open shelving allows ease of locating what you need.

Two bedrooms sleep 6 people. The primary bedroom has a king and on-suite 3 piece bathroom with laundry. No sclepping laundry to the basement! The second bedroom features 2 queens. Each person has their own reading light and side table.

The expansive backyard features a fire pit with 6 adirondake chairs and plenty of firewood. Explore the winding paths that lead you to the teepee and horseshoe pit. Forage Chanterelle mushrooms in the summer and spice up your meals with our little herb garden.

About Coosawattee River Resort: At 5,500 acres, this amenity-packed resort in Ellijay, GA, offers 4 parks, a stocked fishing pond, a fireplace area for private events, 2 swimming pools, a recreation center, tennis courts, conference center, and more! Coosawattee River is a beautiful waterway with a wonderful paddle/canoe ride through 13 miles of class 1 and some class 2 shoals. When you’re ready for a taste of urban life, explore the nearby towns of Ellijay and Blue Ridge. Don’t let the small-town atmosphere fool you – plenty of shops, restaurants, breweries, wineries, and galleries await. Book a shuttle or wine tour to one of the dozen plus nearby wineries to taste a variety of mountain wines, completing the day with views of the sunset from one of the many scenic outlooks.
The historic town of Ellijay, the Apple Capital and Mountain Biking Capital of GA is located in Gilmer County, an area known for its agricultural way of life and laid-back tourist destinations like mountain wineries and u-pick apple orchards. Although Ellijay has a small-town atmosphere filled with nostalgia, it provides guests with access to the Southeast’s major cities including Chattanooga and Atlanta. Nestled in the green foothills of the vast Chattahoochee National Forest at the base of the Appalachian Mountain Range, Gilmer County abounds with forests, wildlife, clean air, sparkling rivers, lakes and streams. With hundreds of miles of hiking trails and waterways to explore, you can spend your entire day outdoors taking in the mountain fresh air and breathtaking scenery.

5.4 miles Red Apple Barn and other nearby apple orchards
5.6 miles Downtown Ellijay shopping, restaurants, bars and more
5.7 miles Ellijay Coffee house
5.7 miles Ellijay Cigar Lounge
5.9 miles Tony’s Corner Kitchen
6.6 miles Grapes and Ladders Vineyards and Winery
7.9 miles Engelheim Vineyards
10.9 miles Clear Creek Falls
11.8 miles Ott Farms and Vineyards
12.3 miles Buckley Vineyards
12.5 miles Whitepath Golf Club
12.6 miles Ellijay River Vineyards
12.7 miles Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
12.9 miles Ellijay River Outfitters
13 miles Tumbling Waters Trail
14.9 miles Cartecay Vineyards
20 miles Blue Ridge Adventure Park
20 miles Grumpy Old Men Brewing
21.5 miles Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
21 miles Downtown Blue Ridge shopping, restaurants, bars and more
21 miles Cowgirl Up Stables
21 miles Angry Hops Brewing
23.7 miles Fainting Goat Vineyards
24 miles Serenity in the Mountains Spa
24 miles Mercier Orchards
28 miles Lake Blue Ridge