Mountain Country Cottage three minutes from downtown rustic Ellijay.

The Mountain Country Cottage in rustic Ellijay is a lovely get-away for anyone visiting the hot spot of rural northern Georgia. It is a 1,200 square foot single family home. The main features are:

* Old-house charm
* No steps in this lovely Craftsman styled home
* Located near the heart of historic Ellijay
* High Ceilings; Molding throughout
* Three-panel vintage style interior doors
* Open floor plan
* Well-appointed beautiful kitchen with a mix of ceiling height cabinets and open shelving.
* Kitchen pantry; granite countertops
* Quaint living room with brick and gas log fireplace
* Natural light and a shiplap accent wall
* Master bedroom with private bath and walk-in closet
* Secondary bedroom with walk-in closet
* Guest bathroom that open off guest bedroom and hallway
* Two-car driveway
* Rural feel while close to town

Within a short walk of historic Ellijay, including antique stores, restaurants and shopping.

Take a short drive to spend the afternoon exploring Mercier Orchards, or take a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. In the summer, rent a kayak, canoe or tube and spend a restful afternoon paddling the tranquil, crystal clear waters of Lake Blue Ridge, Toccoa River or Cartecay River.


LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Here are a few of the many local attractions:
* Carters Lake
* Penland's Apple House
* Springer Mountain
* Appalachian Trail
* Hiking, fishing, walking, tubing, ziplining
* Hillcrest and BJ Reece Orchards
* Amicalola Falls
* Mountain Valley Farm and Store
* Tabor House and Civil War Museum
* Whitepath Golf Course
* Ott Farms and Vineyards

LOCAL RESTAURANTS
There are many delightful restaurants in town, providing different options for every night out during your stay. Some of the local restaurants are listed below.

* River Street Tavern
* The Roof
* Bev's Diner
* The Shack
* Cajun Depot Grill
* The Butcher and Bottle
* Taqueria El Ranchito
* Abby's Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
* Back Porch Bistro
* Cornerstone Cafe
* Emily's Bar & Restaurant
* Kasei Sushi & Sake
* Poole's Bar-B-Q
* El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant

In addition to these, there are the popular chains: Chick-Fil-A, Burger King, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, Hardees, Arby's, Zaxby's and McDonald's.

LOCAL BUSINESSES

Ellijay provides the perfect mix of stores, from quaint country stores to current regional and national brands.

* Black Bear Antiques
* Gilmer Arts Center
* Millies
* Green Willow Soap
* Yesterday's Decor
* New Ground Market
* 28 Main Curiosities
* Mountain Treasures
* Main Street Antiques
* Gunpowder & Lace
* Artisan Silver & Gifts
* TJ & Co Antiques
* Ellijay Marketplace
* Walmart
* Lowes
* Ingles
* Food Lion

HOUSE ACCESSORIES / APPLIANCES

* Flat-top Stove/Oven
* Microwave
* Wide Refrigerator
* Two queen beds
* Washing machine and dryer
* Dishwasher
* Sandwich press
* Crockpot
* Fondue Pot
* Food Processor
* Blender
* Mixer
* Toaster
* Backyard furniture
* Free wi-fi
* Central heat and AC
* City water, electricity, waste management

ARRIVAL
* Check in by 2:00pm local time
* Use lockbox to access keys
* Notify us that you've arrived
* Enjoy the country

CHECKOUT
Please do the following to leave the cottage in good condition for the next guest.
* Check out by 11:00am
* Leave the keys in the lockbox
* Empty all trash into the large trash can outside the house. Ensure all trash is in bags and that there's nothing loose (this is to prevent wildlife from getting into the trash).
* Strip the beds and put all sheets and towels in the laundry room.

PLEASE BE MINDFUL
* No smoking
* No pets
* Be considerate of quiet neighborhood and friendly neighbors.

INTERNET
* Samsung Smart TV. All main streaming platforms are available (Netflix, Disney, Prime, etc.). Please feel free to logon to your account and watch your desired shows. Also, remember to logout when you finish.
* By choosing the menu options you can access the internet on the TV. Use the wireless mouse and keyboard provided to access your favorite sites and videos.