Location: Dahlonega, Northeast Mountains, Georgia, USA (Dahlonega is about one and a half hours north of Atlanta) View Map
Accommodations: River House, 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 11)
Thar’s gold in them thar hills! Dahlonega, the Georgia gateway to the Appalachians is the site of the first U.S. gold rush. Come pan for gold in historic Dahlonega on the Chestatee river. This large home is located directly on the Chestatee river just before the Coppermines. It was recently renovated, and is now ready for eager treasure hunters and vacationers.
This warm, inviting home on the river was built in 1996. It has five bedrooms, three and a half baths, two great rooms, and two kitchens. All the rooms have high ceilings including the ground floor. If you like vaulted wood ceilings and the heavenly sound and view of the river just two hundred feet off the covered back deck this is place to spend your vacation.
There are two suites upstairs each on a different floor with their own private bathrooms. Guests with bad knees or other disabilities can get to the mountain splendor bedroom on the main floor by going up just three steps outside. The honeymoon suite makes up the loft floor and has an Amish king-size bed and a vaulted wood ceiling. The terrace level (ground floor) has three bedrooms, one full bathroom, a great room/kitchen combo and a terrace under the main deck that also looks out at the gorgeous river and shoals.
Take your choice of the Goldrush bedroom with golden walls, an antique wooden poster bed and antique dresser, the Bear Footin bedroom with a full-size brass bed and bear theme or the Wilderness Adventure bedroom that has a built-in bunk bed and two twin beds below (kids love it)! If you have more than 11 people in your party there are two sofas, a full-size inflatable mattress and pump in the loft closet as well as another light-weight twin mattress you can set up in the honeymoon suite or in the rain forest great room on the ground floor.
The accommodations are perfect for two couples with children, large extended families, a girls, guys or couples getaway, small weddings, family and company gatherings. The main floor and loft suite have an old feel to them even though the house is relatively new. Several rooms have antique dressers and gold accents.
There are a few old photos of Dahlonega as well as some books about the area. The ground floor has a newer, more fun feel with a rain forest theme in the greatroom area. Even the bathrooms are fun in this house! You'ens come down yonder and have yur picture taken with our life-size wooden hillbilly, Jed! He'll be out on the deck with his moonshine awaiting your arrival.
Have you ever panned for gold? This house comes with 10 gold pans so your family and friends can come search for gold without ever leaving the property. The house has badminton, volleyball, horseshoes, croquet and a picnic table so you can play next to the river.
There are many things to do in Dahlonega including outdoor sports like kayaking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and golf. If outdoors sports are not for you there are also several vineyards (Wolf Mountain Vineyards, Three Sisters Vineyards, Frogtown Mountain Vineyards), antique shops, arts and crafts shops, wildlife preserves and festivals to explore. The Smith House is a historic family style buffet worth visiting although somewhat pricey for country cooking (about $17 per person). Lake Lanier is also only 30 minutes south of Dahlonega in Cumming and Gainesville.
Book this exciting vacation get-a-way…make your reservations now! Owner has many photos and will e-mail additional photos to you if requested. CALL FOR LAST MINUTE SPECIALS!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Antique Shopping
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Book two or more nights and get an extra night free/$100 cleaning fee
Rate for up to 4 guests is $150/nt, 5-8 guests is $200/nt, 9-11 is $250/nt
12-15 guests is $300 per night; $1200 per week, $1500 PER MONTH JAN-MARCH
For parties over 15 a $500 fee applies; $350 refundable security deposit.
$350 refundable pet deposit req/pets must be free of fleas & ticks, house trained
& non-destructive (must not chew or scratch doors, floors or furniture).
Pets must not be left unattended in house or on deck unless crated/dog pen outside
Can park 8-10 cars/Credit cards are accepted via Pay Pal but costs an extra 3%
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Dahlonega
I purchased this property because my sister loves rivers and kayaking and she lives in Dahlonega. The rentals from our river house help support my elderly father with his assisted living expenses. Dahlonega is a very quaint, charming small town in the north Georgia mountains. Our river house is located directly on the Chestatee river where the first goldrush in the US took place. There are a lot of antique stores and vineyards so we get a lot of wedding parties that book our house.
The Unique Benefits at this River House
The sound of the river just off the deck is heavenly. It's very relaxing to sit on the deck overlooking the river listening to the water hit the shoals below. Our river house is located on a dead end road so it's fairly private with only a two or three homes beyond ours. There is a lot of hiking in the area and you can fish and kayak on our property. However, one of the most unique activities you can do on the property is pan for gold. We have about 10 gold pans in the house for our guests to see what they can find in the river. We also have horseshoes, badminton and volleyball you can set up in the grassy area next to the river. The square in Dahlonega is very charming and quaint. There are many stores and restaurants you can visit and if you like antiques or vineyards Dahlonega has those as well.
Owner's Map of Dahlonega
My husband and I live in Cumming, GA. I have a full time job at a bank, but we have been renting out our river house as a vacation getaway home for almost four years now. I love nature and the outdoors especially the mountains. I enjoy hiking, bicycling, kayaking, walking and my pets. I try to give all our guests a good deal including one night free if two or more nights are booked. I get a lot of compliments about the house and have been told by several guests the house was better than expected. We get a lot of wedding parties that book our house since the local vineyards host a lot of weddings. I have enjoyed renting the river house out and I like knowing our house has given lots of families life-long memories they will never forget.
Property Photos
- The Chestatee River! - Dahlonega Real Estate
- Main Floor Great Room - Dahlonega Real Estate
- Main Floor Entrance - Dahlonega Real Estate
- Great room and dining room on main level
- Front and side with river in back
- Ground Floor Rainforest Great Room
- Mountain Splendor Bedroom
- Honeymoon Suite
- Bear Footin’ Bedroom
- Goldrush Bedroom
- Bunk bed adventure bedroom
- View of river from the deck
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #76931
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