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Stay within minutes from the Georgia Apple Festival and in a spectacular mountain resort. The gated resort offers one, two, and three bedroom rustic rentals. Select from charming cabins, spacious villas, and river A-frame units, some of which feature hot tubs, lofts, river views, and mountain scenery. http://thevillasatcoosawattee.com/accommodations.htm

 

The resort features amenities for The Villas' guests of  ages & interests to enjoy! Explore six breath-taking river parks, a state-of-the art fitness facility, an Junior Olympic indoor heated pool, sunning decks, tennis courts, river-side picnicking pavilions & camping with fire pits, fully stocked fishing pond, playgrounds, miniature golf, The Coosawattee Library, a dog park, and so much more! The General Store is also available for breakfast and lunch with its quaint and rustic charm. http://thevillasatcoosawattee.com/amenities.htm

 

The 2014 Apple Festival is held in Ellijay, Georgia on the Lions Club Fairgrounds on the weekend of October 11 - 12 as well as the weekend of October 18 - 19. Each festival day starts at 9am with free parking and $5.00 admission (children under 10 free). The festival features 300 unique and distinct vendors ranging from Arts & Crafts to Food to Apple Growers to a Children’s Section to Community Service. The antique car show is featured on October 11^th at the Civic Center, and the Apple Festival Parade is on October 18^th at 10am in historic Downtown Ellijay. Want to take a peek? Visit http://www.georgiaapplefestival.org

 

So, why does Georgia celebrate apples anyway? In the early 1900′s cotton was a large part of Georgia’s economy, but by the 1920’s the boll weevil beetle arrived and practically ruined the cotton industry. Apple orchards saved the day for Georgia, and Gilmer County, by bolstering the economy. In the early 1970’s, Georgia started celebrating the apple for saving the local economy during the hard times created by the loss of the cotton crops.

 

Ellijay apples are "absolutely the best". When you pick Ellijay for apples you get the juiciest, crunchiest, and yummiest apples of them all. Nestled in the mighty Appalachian Mountains, Ellijay is the center of Georgia's apple country. From late August to December, roadside stands overflow with the most scrumptious mountain apples around. And when purchasing directly from the growers, the apples are better tasting, fresher, less expensive.

 

Come on out to Ellijay, Georgia this October and stay at The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort. Enjoy the resort with all its amenities as well as its close proximity to the Apple Festival. Make it a weekend autumn getaway filled with sweet adventures for all! For more information or to make reservations:

 

Reservations and Information (706) 276-1075 between 8am & 5pm EST 

See you at the festival y’all!

 

Note: Terms and conditions include but are not limited to the rentals are based on availability with no pets and no holidays. Rates include cleaning fees. Check-in is at 4:00pm and check-out is by 10:00am. Above prices above subject to 12% Sales and Lodging Tax.

Now that the sizzling summertime is upon us, why don’t you take a trip to the North Georgia Mountains to cool off with a river tubing trip down the Coosawattee River?  Or perhaps head to the mountains for an outdoor music concert in the crisp, fresh mountain air?  Better yet, why not make a little vacation out of the trip and rent a rustic cabin or spacious villa to soak up all of the mountain surroundings. Whether just a weekend trip or an entire week, The Coosawattee River Resort is your cool summer destination filled with wallet-friendly adventures.

 

VACATION RENTAL SPECIALS To start your summer excursion, The Villas at Cooswattee offer spacious and comfortable one, two, and three bedroom cabins, villas, and A-frame vacation rentals. And this summer, the Villas is offering Three Bedroom Villas, that regularly run for $190 per night, for only $65 per night! The Sizzling Summer Special is valid for Monday – Thursday from July 15th to August 14th:

Four Night Stay BEST VALUE

•         $65 per night in Three Bedroom Villa (regularly $190 per night)\

•         $70 per night in Hot Tub Villa (regularly $210 per night)

 

Three Night Stay

•         $70 per night in Three Bedroom Villa (regularly $190 per night)

•         $75 per night in Hot Tub Villa (regularly $210 per night)

 

Two Night Stay

•         $75 per night in Three Bedroom Villa (regularly $190 per night)

•         $80 per night in Hot Tub Villa (regularly $210 per night)

The amenities at the resort are wide and varied, ranging from indoor and outdoor swimming pools, camp sites, river parks, exercise & weight room, game rooms, miniature golf, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, and basketball courts. The scenery is absolutely beautiful, perfect for long drives or quick hops over to the many resort parks.

The Villas at Coosawattee was awarded “Silver Crown” from RCI  in recognition of its outstanding resort facilities and services.  The award recognizes The Villas strong commitment to quality and service based on a 12-month compilation of exchange guest assessments, which include resort quality, service delivery, and overall vacation experience.

Terms and conditions include but are not limited to the rentals are based on availability with no pets. Rates include cleaning fees. Check-in is at 4:00pm and check-out is by 10:00am. Above prices above subject to 12% Sales and Lodging Tax.

The Sizzling Summer Special is valid July 15 – August14th. Please call The Villas at Coosawattee between 8am & 5pm EST at (706) 276-1075 to make your reservation. Refer to the Sizzling Summer Special when making your reservation.

 

COOSAWATTEE RIVER TUBING The Coosawattee River Tubing Company in Ellijay is just an hour north of Atlanta, GA and just an hour south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. A fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River in the North Georgia Mountains is all yours. Floating down the river is a great way to reduce stress and enjoy the peace and serenity of the North Georgia Mountains!

Tubing down the Coosawattee River is a lot of fun, and The Coosawattee River Tubing Company (706-635-1609) furnishes the tube, life vest, and shuttle service to and from the river for a $15 admission price. Changing rooms are available, as well as tubing / meal packages and group rates. Although reservations are not mandatory, trips book fast so availability inquiry and reservation(s) are advised. Please note that children must be at least 48 inches. A waiver must be signed and submitted prior to the tubing excursion. To save time, please read the rules and regulations and then print & sign the waiver prior to coming on the tubing trip

The Coosawattee River Tubing Company also offers tube tracker trips, which are similar to kayaks but are much easier to maneuver. Each trip lasts 1-1/2 hours and is $20.00 per trip which includes equipment and shuttle to and from the river. Reservations are required.

The tubing and kayaking season opens May 1st and runs through October. The Coosawattee River Tubing Company schedule is as follows:

Trip times are 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1:30pm. Some days on weekends they may run a 2:30pm trip.

·         Memorial Day to Labor Day: Tuesday through Sunday

·         Labor Day to October 1^st: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

 

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Pickin' on the Porch in front of The General Store at Eagle Mountain is an outdoor music event you must not miss. The live music is free (you can’t beat that!) and scheduled the 2^ndand 4^th Saturday night of each month (weather permitting), with a variety of local entertainment and music from gospel to blue grass to Old Time Rock 'n' Roll. Bring your own lawn chair, pull up your seat next to the bon-fire, and roast some marshmallows while enjoying the entertainment and mountain ambiance!

 

·  July 12^th Pioneer Chicken Stand Band   

·  July 26^th  Loose Shoes Band   

·  Aug. 9^th Topper   

·  Aug. 23^rd Dr. Paul  Constantine

·  Sept. 13^th Dwight Sanford   

·  Sept. 27^th Roy Schneider   

·  Oct. 11^th Loose Shoes Band   

·  Oct. 25^th Barefoot Boone

 

CONTACT INFORMATION  Come join us for a fun-filled outdoor adventure! For more information or reservations for The Villas at Coosawattee, please give us a call between 8am & 5pm EST at (706) 276-1075, email us at info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com or visit us on the web at www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com. The Coosawattee River Tubing Company (706-635-1609) is located at the Eagle Mountain General Store next to the Eagle Mountain entrance of the Coosawattee River Resort or at http://www.coosawatteerivertubingco.com on the web.

Here’s a travel deal you can’t pass up! Grab a Hot Tub Villa for a fraction of the price! Rental rates regularly run for $210 per night plus $50 cleaning fee but can be yours for only…

$70 per night including cleaning fee!

Stay with The Villas at Coosawattee Monday through Thursday to take advantage of the deep discounts on Three Bedroom Villas! The Villas at Coosawattee is tucked away in the Coosawattee River Resort which will whisk you away from all of the hustle and bustle of daily life. Summer is in full swing, and it’s time for some fun in the mountains. Keep cool by floating down the river on a tube. Swim in crystal clear and cool pools. Enjoy the sounds of nature by a campfire at night. Fill your ears with the joyous sounds of live music in the beautiful mountain surroundings.

All of this can be yours at a fraction of the resort’s regular price!

In addition to spacious villas stocked with hot tubs, fireplaces, lofts, river views, and mountain scenes, The Villas also offers a heated pool, sunning decks, tennis courts, river-side picnicking pavilions, camping with fire pits, a fully stocked fishing pond, playgrounds, miniature golf, The Coosawattee Library, and even a dog park -- everybody is sure to enjoy themselves this summer!

Wow! An incredible savings that’s an incredible value!

To get your hand on this amazing offer, stay at The Villas at Coosawattee Monday through Thursday:

BEST VALUE Four Night Stay

·         $65 per night in Three Bedroom Villa (regularly $190 per night)

·         $70 per night in Hot Tub Villa (regularly $210 per night)

Three Night Stay

·         $70 per night in Three Bedroom Villa (regularly $190 per night)

·         $75 per night in Hot Tub Villa (regularly $210 per night)

Two Night Stay

·         $75 per night in Three Bedroom Villa (regularly $190 per night)

·         $80 per night in Hot Tub Villa (regularly $210 per night)

Please call The Villas at Coosawattee between 8am & 5pm EST at (706) 276-1075 to make your reservation. Refer to the Monday-to-Thursday-Excursion when making your reservation.

Note: Terms and conditions include but are not limited to the rentals are based on availability with no pets and no holidays. Rates include cleaning fees. Check-in is at 4:00pm and check-out is by 10:00am. Above prices above subject to 12% Sales and Lodging Tax.

Spring time is here, and summer is just around the corner. The kids are out of school, and it’s time for a getaway! Now that the warm weather is upon us, take a trip to the North Georgia Mountains for some river tubing or a tube tracker trip! Also come on up to the North Georgia mountains to enjoy outdoor music concerts during  Pickin’ on the Porch every 2nd and 4th Saturday this summer. Better yet, why not make a little vacation out of the trip and rent a rustic cabin or spacious villa to soak up all of the mountain surroundings. Whether just a weekend trip or an entire week, The Coosawattee River Resort is THE spring and summer destination packed wallet friendly adventures.


NORTH GEORGIA RIVER TUBING The Coosawattee River Tubing Company in Ellijay is just an hour north of Atlanta, GA and just an hour south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. A fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River in the North Georgia Mountains is all yours. Floating down the river is a great way to reduce stress and enjoy the peace and serenity of the North Georgia Mountains!

Tubing down the Coosawattee River is a lot of fun, and The Coosawattee River Tubing Company (706-635-1609) furnishes the tube, life vest, and shuttle service to and from the river for a $15 admission price. Changing rooms are available, as well as tubing / meal packages and group rates. Although reservations are not mandatory, trips book fast so availability inquiry and reservation(s) are advised. Please note that children must be at least 48 inches. A waiver must be signed and submitted prior to the tubing excursion. To save time, please read the rules and regulations and then print & sign the waiver prior to coming on the tubing trip

The Coosawattee River Tubing Company also offers tube tracker trips, which are similar to kayaks but are much easier to maneuver. Each trip lasts 1-1/2 hours and is $20.00 per trip which includes equipment and shuttle to and from the river. Reservations are required.

The tubing and kayaking season opens May 1st and runs through October. The Coosawattee River Tubing Company schedule is as follows:

Trip times are 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1:30pm. Some days on weekends they may run a 2:30pm trip.

•     May 1st to Memorial Day: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
•     Memorial Day to Labor Day: Tuesday through Sunday
•     Labor Day to October 1st: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

GEORGIA SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERTS  Pickin' on the Porch in front of The General Store at Eagle Mountain is an outdoor music event not to miss. The live music is free (can’t beat that!) and scheduled the 2nd and 4th Saturday night of each month (weather permitting), with a variety of local entertainment and music from gospel to blue grass to Old Time Rock 'n' Roll. Bring a lawn chair, pull up a seat next to the bon-fire, and roast some marshmallows while enjoying the entertainment and mountain ambiance!


ELLIJAY CABIN RENTALS If you are coming from out-of-town or plan to spend more than a day, The Coosawattee River Resort features The Villas at Coosawattee with cozy and complete accommodations. The Villas at Coosawattee are the complete get-away with affordable prices, comfortable accommodations, and plenty to do for every member of your entourage. One bedroom cabins start at $120, two bedroom villas start at $125, three bedrooms A-frames start at $190, and three bedroom hot tub villas start at $210. Accommodations may include hot tubs, peaceful river views, large decks, spectacular mountain views, and fireplaces. Throughout the property, abundant amenities are easily accessible, ranging from indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sunning decks, camp sites, river parks, fitness facility, game room, mini golf, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, basketball courts, and more!


THE GENERAL STORE AT EAGLE MOUNTAIN While taking a get-away in the North Georgia Mountains, be sure to stop by The General Store at Eagle Mountain where the days are slower like that of the old general mountain store and where friends gather for special activities, every day needs, good food, good times, and arts & crafts. Boasting a full deli, breakfasts, lunches, and snacks, this quaint little gathering spot is a perfect retreat from all of your summer activities. Whether after a tubing float or a hike through the woods, The General Store has something to quench that thirst or take a bite out of that hunger pang. While restin’ and relaxin’, take a stroll around the arts and crafts of the store— it is rustic mountain charm at its finest. And if you need supplies or munchies when renting with The Villas at Coosawattee, this convenient general store has a nice little selection.


CONTACT INFORMATION  Come join us for a fun-filled outdoor adventure!

    For more information or reservations for The Villas at Coosawattee, please call between 8am & 5pm EST at (706) 276-1075, email at info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com or visit the web at www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com.

    The Coosawattee River Tubing Company (706-635-1609) is located at the Eagle Mountain General Store next to the Eagle Mountain entrance of the Coosawattee River Resort or at http://www.coosawatteerivertubingco.com on the web.