Family visit, first time to area after hearing from many co workers and friends we should visit. We had a great time. House was clean, outside area was great, views were amazing. Rooms were exactly as described, our kids really enjoyed the foosball table downstairs. Plenty of cookware and utensils to enjoy a meal at home if you choose to do that. Abha was super responsive and helpful both prior to getting to the house and after we arrived. House is located almost in the middle of Blue Ridge and Ellijay (personally I liked downtown Ellijay better). Kids had a blast at Mercier Orchards, Gem Mining at Lily Pad Village (don't know if their golf or fishing is worth it, we didn't do that), and highlight was swimming in a creek/river about 1 mile from Lily Pad Village right off the road. Water was super refreshing, clean, and whole family enjoyed. Note, road to house was paved but steep and windy but I got used to it.
Quick notes on places we ate or shopped at. Every place allowed our dog inside the shop (I don't know about the pizza place as there I just picked up food)
Ellijay wood fired pizza - very good pizza, smaller in size, no delivery
Cantaberry - good selection of sandwiches, ate outside with our dog
Das Kaffee Hous - good coffee, bit pricey
Beds Etc - Handmade amish furniture, amazing and reasonable priced. We didn't buy anything but if you are looking for amazing wood furniture and have the ability to transport it, would highly recommend
Green Willow Soaps - owner and assistant were super friendly to our girls and my wife, great soaps, lotions, fragrances, etc
Linda's Outback Antiques - If you like American Pickers, you will love this place. Owner and daughter were very nice
GumDrop Fun Shop - good selection of toys, some nostalgic, also gem mining (we didn't do)
Cartecay Wine and Craft - Good place to grab a beer or two in town. Wife and I enjoyed the Peach wine slushy. They were nice and allowed my kids to come inside with their ice cream that was purchased elsewhere.
Abby's Ice Cream - good selection and kids enjoyed (not shocking)
Laundry Mat Coin Laundry - Stopped by to do emergency wash, clean, in town, no problem
The shopping on downtown Blue Ridge was ok I thought. Again I liked Ellijay better. Wife and kids liked it but probably a little a bit more touristy than Ellijay. We ate dinner at Harvest on Main. Kids enjoyed, adult meals were ok at best. Server very nice and we got a meal comped with a free desert.
