Summary:
Retreat to Goldfinch Cottage, a cozy rustic cabin in the woods! Just 20 minutes from downtown Ellijay, enjoy peace and privacy without steep, winding roads. This charming log cabin features a tin roof, stone wood-burning fireplace, and modern kitchen. Relax outdoors with a fire pit, Jacuzzi hot tub, BBQ grill, and private hiking trail to a tranquil finger of Carter’s Lake.
The Space:
Perfect little cabin in the woods! If you want peaceful and private surroundings but closeness to activities and festivities, Goldfinch Cottage is for you. There is close proximity to some of the best quality, award winning wineries in the eastern U.S. Even if you don't drink wine, they offer micro-brews, light fare, good entertainment and beautiful scenery. So pack a picnic basket, bring your dog (most are pet friendly) and support your local wineries!
Goldfinch Cottage has the perfect rustic vibe with a tin roof, stacked stone wood-burning fireplace and modern amenity kitchen. GC offers an outdoor firepit, Jacuzzi hot-tub & BBQ grill, horseshoes & cornhole and a short 15 minute walking trail to finger of Carter's Lake!
Come for a week or come for a weekend, we invite you to relax in solitude while rocking on our front porch, listening to the leaves and watching the natural wildlife pass you by.
Another amenity we have to boast is a close proximity to some of the best quality, award winning wineries in the eastern U.S. Even if you don't drink wine, they offer micro-brews, light fare, good entertainment and beautiful scenery. So pack a picnic basket, bring your dog (most are pet friendly) and support your local wineries!
Guest Access:
You have access to entire property.
Pet Fee $50/pet (charged separately).
The Neighborhood:
Close by: *Carter's Lake/Recreation & Dam area/Marina/Restaurant *Wineries *Saturday Ellijay Farmers Market *Apple & Blueberry picking orchards *Tubing *White water rafting *Boating *Hunting *Fishing *Hiking *Mountain biking *State Parks and waterfalls *Civil War and Indian Mound Historical sites
Getting Around:
We recommend renting a vehicle. All activities are best reached by car.
Other Things to Note:
The owners of Goldfinch Cottage offer upgraded amenities to all of their guests:
- Premium Toiletries
- Pot of coffee
- Laundry pods and dryer sheets
- Fire wood & fire starter for your stay is offered seasonally (October-March)
- New kitchen dish sponge/dish soap
- Welcome dog treats
- Pre-packaged condiments: Creamers, S&P, Sugars, Ketsup, Mustard, Mayo
- Cornhole, Horseshoes, Board games
Conveniently located only 75 minutes from Atlanta or Chattanooga Airports
This cabin is NOT ADA compliant
*Goldfinch Cottage is a Non-Smoking property*
