Georgia River Tubing, Pickin on the Porch, and Mountain Cabins

Summer wouldn’t be complete without a lazy float in a tube down the river. And what better way to spend your Fourth of July than splashing around in the sweet sunshine! Create a sparkling day by tubing down the Coosawattee River and building banner memories for the entire group. And spend more than a day by renting one of The Villas at Coosawattee’s quaint cabins starting around $85 per night where you can swim in one of the three pools, listen live music at ‘Pickin’ on the Porch’, craft s’mores around a campfire, and munch from The General Store’s summer menu. 

So where can you find the best place to take a tubing excursion? The Coosawattee River Tubing Company is the place! Just an hour north of Atlanta, GA and just an hour south of Chattanooga, TN, an entertaining 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River is waiting for you and your entourage. 

In free-floating tubing, the tube riders are un-tethered and conveyed by the current of the river. Tubers paddle with their hands to steer, or groups of tubers can rope their tubes together creating a large floating group. Tubes used for free-floating were true inner tubes, but the customized tubes used at The Coosawattee River Tubing Company offer comfort and ease of use. These tubes are donut-shaped to allow the rider to sit comfortably on their back across the top of the tube while sitting into the center.

The Coosawattee River Tubing Company furnishes the tube, life vest, shuttle service to and from the river, and changing rooms for an admission price of $15 per person (group rates are available). Although reservations are not mandatory, trips fill-up quickly so availability inquiry and reservation(s) are strongly advised. Please note that children must be at least 5 years of age. 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 season has already started and runs through October. The tubing and kayaking schedule is:

• Seven days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Labor Day  through October 1^st

Oh! And check this out! Your  adventure is not over when your tubing ends. Visit  The General Store at Eagle Mountain for  breakfast (starting at 7am) and for the summer menu lunch. Also The General Store features ‘Pickin' on the Porch’ which is scheduled for the 1st and 3rd 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. During ‘Pickin’ on the Porch’,  The General Store is open  for your dining and munching convenience. 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!

If you are coming from out-of-town or plan to spend more than a day, The Villas at Coosawattee offers cozy and complete accommodations within close proximity to The Coosawattee River Tubing Company. 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 $85, two bedroom cabins start at $105, three bedrooms A-frames start at $125, and three bedroom 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, camp sites, river parks, exercise & weight room, game rooms, miniature golf, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, and basketball courts.

Come join us for a fun-filled outdoor adventure!

• The Coosawattee River Tubing Company 706-635-1609 http://www.coosawatteerivertubingco.com/
• The Villas at Coosawattee 706-276-1075 http://thevillasatcoosawattee.com/accommodations.htm

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The Coosawattee River Tubing Company, The General Store, and The Villas at Coosawattee are all part of The Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay, GA. The Villas at Coosawattee is a North Georgia mountain resort that  features accommodations consisting of one, two, & three bedroom cabin, villa, A-frame, and multi units with spectacular mountain and river views. Jacuzzi hot tubs, lofts, full kitchens, washer / dryers, and private decks are some of the varied unit features. The rentals are distributed in clusters throughout the Coosawattee River Resort in the most beautiful locations-- on the river, at the highest point of the resort, or next to the Recreation Center.

Affordable Summer Fun in the North Georgia Mountains

Summer—that time for a ROAD TRIP! And with this economy and high gas prices, you need an AFFORDABLE road trip! And we know just how to do it: renting a cabin nestled in the mountains where you can float down the river in a tube, frolic in refreshing swimming pools, and enjoy evenings in a hot tub. All of this is waiting for you in one spectacular location, The Villas at Coosawatatee in Ellijay. Whether you opt for adventure or relaxation, we have just what you’re looking for… and for an inexpensive price.

With your stay at The Villa at Coosawattee, you have so many things to do right outside your door. Between all of the resort’s amenities, six river parks, tubing and kayaking, and outdoor concerts WITH rental rates as low as a hotel / motel, you can’t beat the value of The Villas at Coosawattee. All units feature full kitchens, living rooms, decks, and spacious bedrooms. Check out these rental rates:

++  One bedroom cabins on the river start at $85.00 per night

++  Two bedroom rentals on the river start at $105.00 per night

++  A-frame units start at $125.00 per night

++  Three-bedroom villas start at $120.00 per night.

Rentals may feature Jacuzzi hot tubs, fireplaces, scenic views, proximity to one of the many river parks, and more! Every rental has access to the three resort’s pools, miniature golf course, tennis courts, fitness center, and playgrounds.

Also, just outside the resort's Eagle Mountain gate, The General Store at Eagle Mountain is a little spot that’s big on fun.

• The General Store offers biscuit breakfasts and a new summer menu, which is a neat way to start your day or put together a picnic along with river when staying at The Villas at Coosawattee.
• You can also rent a tube and float down the Coosawattee River! With the $15.00 admission price, a tube, life vest, and shuttle service to-and-from the river are provided. Kayak trips are also offered for $25.00. Each kayak trip lasts 1-1/2 hours which includes equipment and shuttle to-and-from the river. All trips book quickly so availability inquiry and reservation(s) are advised.
• The General Store also features Pickin’ on the Porch, a series of outdoor concerts (admission is free although bands accept donations). The concerts are on the 2nd and 4th Saturday night of each month with a variety of local entertainment and music from gospel to blue grass to Old Time Rock 'n' Roll. The General Store will be open  for your dining and munching convenience so bring your lawn chair, roast some marshmallows at the campfire, and enjoy slower days of the old general mountain store.

With a short drive up to the North Georgia Mountains, The Villas at Coosawattee is a value that can’t be beat this summer.  For that sweet cabin, villa, or A-frame in the mountains, please give The Villas at Coosawattee a call between 8am & 5pm EST at (706) 276-1075, email at info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com or visit us on the web at www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com And be sure to join us at The General Store at Eagle Mountain for tubing, kayaking, swimming, and relaxing in the hot tub! The Coosawattee River Tubing Company is located in The General Store at Eagle Mountain ( 706 – 635 - 1609) or at http://www.coosawatteerivertubingco.com

Memorable Valentine's Day Getaway Gift

Want a unique, treasured, and inexpensive Valentine’s Day gift to warm your sweetheart's heart? We have an ideal plan that is sure to be magical and memorable! What could be more romantic and charming than a weekend nestled in the North Georgia Mountains ? The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay , Georgia is just that place with one, two, and three bedroom units in all the most spectacular locations around the resort.

First, let's start with the comfy cabins. The one bedroom cabins are accommodations for two (2) guests. The cabins are especially cozy with fireplaces in the living room AND bedroom! Add a mug of hot chocolate and a snuggly blanket to the equation, and you have the most wonderful combination for a chilly winter evening. With Valentine’s Day coming up, this quaint get-away is perfect for a romantic excursion. Dreamy and memorable, and starting at only $85.00 plus tax / fees, you can’t get a better gift at a better price.

And if you and yours need more space, The Villas has two and three bedroom units starting at $105.00 plus tax / fees. The two bedroom units are picturesquely located on the river, and the three bedroom units feature hot tubs to create a dreamy and relaxing Valentine's holiday. Get up in the morning and cook your love some breakfast in bed-- or perhaps enjoy a cup of coffee on the deck while enjoying the mountain morning under a snuggly blanket.

All guests have access to Recreation Center with indoor Jr. Olympic heated pool (did you read that? HEATED swimming enjoyment), game room, and fitness center. Also tennis courts, basketball court, and 18-hole miniature golf are featured. Throughout the resort are six river parks that have some of the most breath-taking views in the North Georgia Mountains . Need a book to read in front of the fire? Visit the Coosawattee Library! And The General Store is right outside the Eagle Mountain Gate where you can go back in time to slower days of the old general mountain store where friends gather for special activities, everyday needs, good food, good times, and arts & crafts.

Make yourself the apple of your sweetheart’s eye and present a truly fantastic Valentine’s gift. Take a weekend trip (or perhaps longer!) to warm your senses and engross yourself in the magic, serenity, and warmth of the mountain resort. Please visit http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com/ or call (706) 276-1075 for more details. The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort is more than a cabin with a view!

Inexpensive Ideas for Father’s Day, Forth of July, and Summer Fun

Need some fun and inexpensive ideas of what to do with your dad this Father’s Day? How about some toe-tapping on this Forth of July weekend? Or maybe you just need to add some excitement to those long summer days. Well, don’t look any further as we have some excellent ideas that are not only inexpensive but also filled with excitement and fun! Take a trip to the North Georgia Mountains and have a summer to remember with cabin rentals, some tubing or kayaking, live music, and a visit to a rustic general store!

1. The first tip is renting a quaint cabin from The Villas at Coosawattee (706-276-1075) inside the Coosawattee River Resort. The resort is another fun-tastic way to add excitement to your summer in an economical way. Cabin rentals start as low as $105.00 per night with one FREE night if you book for seven! Along with the rental, all of the resort amenities are at your finger-tips. Renters enjoy three pools, sunning decks, miniature golf, walking trails, fishing, enjoying the six river parks, fitness facility privileges, and so much more. All of the features of a resort are yours for a rate cheaper than a local hotel or motel. What more could Dad ask for on Father’s Day than a trip to the Fish Pond for an afternoon of fishing and picnicking? Or perhaps a round of miniature golf, a dip in the pool, or a hike through the woods?
2. The second idea is taking a tubing or kayaking trip down the Coosawattee River at from the Coosawattee Tubing Company (706-635-1609). If you are staying at The Villas at Coosawattee, the tubing is conveniently located outside of the Eagle Mountain gate. The tubing float is a fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube, and while walk-ins are accepted upon trip availability, reservations are strongly suggested as trips are limited and book fast. Tubing fee is $15.00 per person and includes everything necessary: shuttle service, tube, and life vest. Kayak trips are $25.00 per person / per kayak with reservations preferred. Tubing and kayaking run all summer long.
3. Our next idea is Pickin' on the Porch, which is free, live music featured at in front of The General Store at Eagle Mountain. The entertainment is 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 your own lawn chair, pull up your seat next to the bon-fire, and roast some marshmallows while enjoying the entertainment and mountain ambiance! Add some toe-tapping to your Forth of July weekend with a little Pickin’ on the Porch! What a perfect little vacation: a rental at The Villas at Coosawattee, resort amenities privileges, an afternoon of tubing, and now an evening of free live music added to the itinerary!
4. And our last tip is making sure to drop by The General Store at Eagle Mountain (706-635-1609) where you can step back in time to slower days of the old general mountain store 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 you’re 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 for your rental with The Villas at Coosawattee, this convenient general store has a nice little selection.

Make it a weekend, a week, or even more—the North Georgia Mountains is your southeast destination for summer fun at inexpensive prices. The Villas at Coosawattee has accommodations for up to 8 people, and the tubing / kayaking at Coosawattee Tubing Company offers group discounts. And how many people can you fit around a campfire while listening to Pickin’ on the Porch? Bring your group, and that fire surely will be a cozy and accommodating spot for all. And surely, everyone will enjoy the old general mountain store with all of the treats in the little retreat. Hope this helps you have the happiest of father’s days, an explosive happy forth of July, and chillin’ summer!

Spring and Memorial Day Travel: BIG Savings with North Georgia Rentals, Free Meals, Free Tubing, Free Live Music

Want to travel but need some big savings with big fun?

Want a memorable Memorial Day weekend?

Are the kids getting out of school and wanting to take a trip to the beach but gas is too expensive?

We know the perfect place that’s inexpensive, lots of fun, AND has the water & sun of the beach!

The Villas at Coosawattee in the North Georgia Mountains, features cabins and villas scattered around the Coosawattee River. Who needs the beach when you can tube, kayak, swim, and wade in the Coosawattee River? With accommodations along the river and near the river parks, sun and fun are waiting for you. And how about the three wet and wonderful pools in The Villas resort? With one indoor, one outdoor & quiet, and one family oriented, there is sunning and splashing in the water for everyone!

The resort features six parks which feature anything from fishing to tubing & kayaking to campfires to picnicking. The Recreation Center has a Junior Olympic indoor pool with sunning decks, playground, miniature golf, tennis, fitness facility, arcade, and more. The Teen Center is combination of sun and fun for all ages with a pool, snack shop, and more. And if those things are enough to keep you busy, maybe relaxation is in order. Come sit by the quiet pool of Pool II, borrow a book from the Coosawattee Library to read by the babbling Coosawattee River, or perhaps, take a walk along the nature trail of Fish Pond.

And you can’t miss "Pickin' on the Porch" with a variety of local entertainment and music from gospel to blue grass to Old Time Rock 'n' Roll. The General Store is open for your feasting and munching convenience. Bring your lawn chair, cozy up next to the bon-fire, and roast some marshmallows while enjoying the entertainment and mountain ambiance.

Now let’s not forget the fun that comes along with these BIG SAVINGS specials!

(1) Friday to Sunday Stay. Take advantage of the complimentary perks of this special: complimentary tubing ride on the Coosawattee River either Saturday or Sunday, complimentary selection from the daily lunch specials after tubing, invitation to Saturday evening’s Pickin’ on the Porch with local singers & bands, and complimentary Sunday Brunch Bagel & Beverage either May 13, 14, & 15 or May 27, 28, & 29 or June 10, 11, & 12. Check-in Friday evening between 3 - 5pm with check-out Sunday by 4pm. Choices of accommodations are:

• Three Bedroom Villa (with hot tub!) for up to 4 people for $350.00. Additional persons up to 4 maximum $20.00 each.
• Three Bedroom A-Frame Villa for up to 4 people for $310.00. Additional persons up to 4 maximum $20.00 each.
• Two Bedroom River Park Villa for up to 4 people for $275.00 Additional persons up to 2 maximum $20.00 each.
• One Bedroom Cabin for 2 people for $240.00 Additional persons up to 2 maximum $20.00.

(2) Four Nights for the Price of Three! Get one night FREE as well as one FREE tubing ride down the Coosawattee River and a FREE lunch special when you spend 4 week nights during the month of June! Check-in is at 4pm on Monday with check-out by 10am on Friday. Here are your choices of accommodations:

• Three Bedroom Villa (with hot tub!) for up to 4 people for $500.00 total. Additional persons up to a maximum of 4 - $30.00 each.
• Three bedroom A-Frame Villa for up to 4 people for $445.00. Additional persons up to a maximum of 4 - $30.00 each.
• Two bedroom River Park Villa for up to 4 people for $395.00 Additional persons up to a maximum of 2 - $30.00 each.
• One bedroom Cabin for 2 persons for $345.00. Additional persons up to a maximum of 2 - $30.00 each

Located within The Coosawattee River Resort, The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort is the premier destination for North Georgia cabins, mountain villa accommodations, and vacation rentals in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Georgia mountain resort is located in Gilmer County just over 75 miles north of Atlanta in the Blue Ridge Mountains and at the foothills of the legendary Appalachian Mountain Range. For more information, please visit The Villas website or email info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com or call (706) 276-1075

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Please note: above prices above subject to 12% Sales and Lodging Tax. “Pickin’ on the Porch” may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Tubing rides are cancelled during storms with thunder and / or lightning. No refunds if tubing is cancelled. We suggest tubing on day 2 of your stay so that a rain check can be issued for the next day if weather cancels your earlier river float. Personal transportation is required from overnight accommodations to the General Store for above activities. Children must be at least 5 years of age for tubing. Please check out the Tubing Rules and Regulations

Special Rates Hotel Motel Ellijay, Georgia

Looking for a hotel or motel in Ellijay, Georgia or the North Georgia Mountains? Looking for some special rental rates in a Georgia resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains? Looking for a dreamy and memorable Valentine’s Day gift that won’t break the bank?

The Villas at Cooswattee is just the place!

While Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort is just the place to keep you warm and toasty! During the winter season, the resort is offering sizzling specials certain to give you the warm fuzzies! A two day trip to the mountains is a sure-fire way to unwind from the holidays and recharge—or a perfect gift for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day! From January 8th to April 8th, the mountain resort is offering two night specials:

• Three bedroom villas accommodate a maximum of six (6) people with 4-person indoor hot-tubs to enjoy the view of the North Georgia Mountains in comfort and warmth as well as cozy fireplaces to warm your toes and tickle your nose with the radiant embers of a glowing fire. Add a mug of hot chocolate and a snuggly blanket to the equation, and you have the most wonderful combination for a chilly winter evening. For two nights, the rental is only $199 plus tax! That’s right folks—TWO NIGHTS for $199.00!
• Another hot special is the one bedroom units. These charming rentals are on the river and feature fireplaces in the living room and bedroom. The accommodations are available for two (2) people, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, this quaint get-away is perfect for a romantic excursion. Dreamy and memorable … and only $119.00 plus tax. You can’t get a better gift at a better price.

All guests have access to Recreation Center with indoor Jr. Olympic heated pool, game room, and fitness center. Also tennis courts, basketball court, and 18-hole miniature golf are featured. Throughout the resort are six river parks that have some of the most breath-taking views in the North Georgia Mountains. Need a book to read in front of the fire? Visit the Coosawattee Library! And The General Store is right outside the Eagle Mountain Gate where you can go back in time to slower days of the old general mountain store where friends gather for special activities, everyday needs, good food, good times, and arts & crafts.

The weather outside might be frightful but The Villas at the Cooswattee River Resort is very delightful. Take a two-night weekend trip to warm your senses or perhaps a two-night weekday trip to engross yourself in the magic, serenity, and warmth of the mountain resort. Please visit http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com or call (706) 276-1075 for more details. The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort is more than a cabin with a view!

Note: Offer good between January 8th to April 8th 2011. Check-ins are on Friday from 1-5 pm with check-outs on Sunday at 4pm. Rental tax is 12%. Fireplaces only use Duraflame or similar logs. Two nights during the week honor the same special prices.

Water Fun to Beat Georgia Heat

Need some cool and refreshing water fun this summer to beat the heat in Georgia? We have just what you are looking for! Tubing, kayaking, water slide, hot tub cabins, and indoor & outdoor swimming pools are waiting for you all in one spectacular location at the Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay. Whether the excitement of a monster water slide or the relaxation of a float down the Coosawattee River, we have the way for you to soothe that sweltering summer sizzle.

Let’s start with the tubing and kayaking: Located just outside the Eagle Mountain Gate of the Coosawattee River Resort, The Coosawattee River Tubing Company offers a cool and refreshing 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River. The tube, life vest, and to-and-from shuttle service are included in the $12.00 admission price. Trips book quickly so availability inquiry and reservation(s) are advised. Kayak trips are also offered by reservation. Each kayak trip lasts 1-1/2 hours and is $25.00 per trip which includes equipment and shuttle to-and-from the river.

Also located just outside the Eagle Mountain Gate of the Coosawattee River Resort is the Monster Water Slide. This slide isn't your ordinary, run-of-the-mill water slide-- this monstrosity is billed as the tallest inflatable water slide in the world! The slide towers 45 feet above the ground with 41 steps that lead up a steep incline to a lofty platform covered by a canopy. With an all-day-pass, riders can take as many exhilarating trips down the towering slide as they want. What an adventurous way to cool off during the soaring summer temperatures!

Now onto the hot tub cabins: The Villas at Coosawattee located within the gates of the Coosawattee River Resort features four person hot tub villas with affordable prices, comfortable accommodations, and plenty to do for every member of your entourage. Besides the restful and relaxation of the hot tub villas, the rentals boast peaceful river views, large decks, spectacular mountain views, and fireplaces. Throughout the property, abundant amenities are easily accessible, such as the cool and refreshing swimming pools.

Speaking of the pool, inside the gates of the Coosawattee River Resort are three pools that are sure to cool down even the hottest this summer. The first is the indoor Junior Olympic-sized pool with 8-feet at the deep-end and a large shallow end for the small ones at the Recreation Center. The pool is enclosed with a sunning deck outside the sliding glass doors. A generously sized kiddy pool is also available at the Recreation Center. The second pool is Pool II which is the smallest and quietest of the pools with a 10-foot deep end. This spot is a calm and peaceful place to relax. The Teen Center features the third pool which is three to five feet deep throughout. The location is family friendly with kids from one to one hundred enjoying the sun and fun. A kiddy pool is also available for toddlers and babies.

With all of these cool and refreshing options, beating the summer heat is a synch! With a short drive up to the North Georgia Mountains, the sweltering heat can be chilled with some water fun. Come join us at the Coosawattee River Resort for tubing, kayaking, water sliding, relaxing in the hot tub, and swimming! For more information or reservations for The Villas at Coosawattee, please 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 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.