Escape from your everyday stresses to 'Cartecay River House', a remote 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental house situated on the banks of the Cartecay River. This massive 3,350-square-foot home offers friends and family a rustic themed interior, featuring a downstairs game room, 2 furnished decks with river views, a private hot tub, and a fire pit! This home-away-from-home is perfect for exploring the Chattahoochee National Forest or simply soaking up the sun in this lush forested setting! -- THE PROPERTY -- Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4 (Bunk Room): Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 5: King Bed 'Cartecay River House' will quickly become your favorite home-away-from-home. Spend your days floating in the refreshing waters of the Cartecay River and your nights lounging on one of 2 furnished decks, enjoying your favorite cocktail while watching a tranquil Georgia sunset! Begin each day by sipping your morning cup of coffee in the mountain-themed living room and watching as the space slowly fills with natural sunlight. The cozy living room boasts tall vaulted ceilings, a flat-screen cable TV and a stone gas fireplace that’s perfect for those chilly Ellijay evenings! After a morning swim in the river, cook up lunch for the group in the fully equipped kitchen, outfitted with a 4-burner electric stovetop, beautiful granite countertops, cooking utensils, and a 4-person dining room table surrounded by windows. Following your lunch, you have a multitude of different ways to spend the afternoon, ranging from exploring the surrounding forest to playing a game of pool in the game room! When everyone starts to get hungry, head out to the deck to get started grilling dinner on the gas grill while enjoying a freshly prepared cocktail from the wet bar. There is no better way to finish off an adventure-filled day than roasting s'mores around the outdoor fire pit or soaking in the private hot tub and gazing up at the star-lined sky! Retreat to one of 5 comfortably furnished bedrooms when you start to feel your eyes get heavy. Each of the bedrooms offers luxurious 310 thread count sheets to ensure you get a fantastic night's rest! -- THE LOCATION -- Head out to east Ellijay and explore the local eateries when you're not dining at 'Cartecay River House'. Poole's Bar-B-Q is only 9 minutes away and is a local staple for traditional southern-style BBQ, best known for their smoked chicken and famous Pork ribs. If you're visiting in the springtime, drive 5 minutes to R&A Orchards to sample a wide range of delicious fruits and pick out your favorite produce to cook at the house! Any animal lovers must drive 24 minutes to visit the Build an Ark Animal Rescue center by Carters Lake, where you can spend your day meeting, petting and feeding the resident animals. No trip to Ellijay is complete without visiting the famous nearby town of Blue Ridge, which is just over 20 minutes away. Visit Mercier Orchards, North Georgia Mountains’ top apple orchard, featuring various U-Pick events, a tasty Bakery & Deli, Market Store and Farm Winery. If the weather permits, relax with an al fresco meal at Toccoa Riverside Restaurant, serving up delicious american fare and gorgeous lakefront views. Don’t forget your hiking boots! This home is located on the rim of the Chattahoochee National Forest which is filled with hundreds of different trails and endless miles of scenic drives - only 5 miles from the house! Drive 23 minutes southwest to Amicalola Falls State Park, where you can hike through Georgia's mossy, verdant forests to admire the state's tallest waterfall and lush vegetation. The park also hosts the popular Amicalola Zipline and Aerial Adventure Park - sure to be a hit with the adrenaline junkies! -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- ADDITIONAL DETAILS -- Key Residence Features: - Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, direct river access, gas grill, en-suite bathrooms, jetted tub, game room with pool table, private hot tub, furnished fire pit, 2 decks, 4 flat-screen cable TVs, free WiFi, generator, gas fireplace, 4-car driveway parking, and much more! - Fantastic Ellijay location on the banks of the Cartecay River - 5 minutes from the R&A Orchard, a 24-minute drive to Build an Ark Animal Rescue, and close to a variety of delicious local restaurants & cafes! Enjoy easy access to Blue Ridge attractions such as Mercier Orchards and Toccoa Riverside Restaurant. - Nearest Major Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (89.6 miles) -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - NO PETS ALLOWED - No events, parties or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This property requires stairs to access - NOTE: The maximum occupancy being exceeded results in overuse of the septic pump which can cause it to overflow - NOTE: Exceeding the maximum occupancy may result in additional fees and fines - NOTE: Please note that firewood is not provided and it is recommended that you bring your own for the fire pit - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 located above the front door, facing the front outdoor entry, and 1 located by the driveway side facing the driveway. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record both video and sound when motion is detected