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.

Hot Summer Special: 4 nights for the price of 2

We have the deal of the summer for you! Want a hot summer special at a North Georgia resort in the mountains? The Villas at Coosawattee is offering four (4) nights for the price of two (2)! Now there’s a special that is burning hot!

The Villas at Cooswattee are nestled in the Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay, Georgia. The Villas at Coosawattee offers one, two, & three bedroom cabins, A-frames, villas, & condo units with spectacular mountain and river views. Accommodations are distributed in clusters and in the most beautiful locations-- on the river, at the highest point of the resort, or next to the Recreation Center.

Speaking of the Recreation Center, amenity privileges are included with your rental. The Recreation Center is bursting with activities such as putt putt golf, tennis, working out at the fitness center, swimming in the indoor heated pool, tanning on the sunning deck, playing in game room, and so much more. The resort also features six river parks with playground and picnicking facilities, a fully stocked pond at the Fishing Pond with no license required, a peaceful outdoor Pool II, Teen Center with game room and pool, the Coosawattee Library, walking trails, and more for you to discover and enjoy.

And for those of you with dogs-- The Villas offers dog friendly units at a charge $15 per pet per night for guests traveling with adult dogs over 12 months old and under 25 lbs. No more than two (2) well-behaved dogs per unit are permitted. Your pooch would love to go walking in the woods, splashing in the Coosawattee River, or even chase a squirrel. The facility even features a fenced in dog park where your pooch can run leash free in safety.

Want to know what else is sizzling hot? The Eagle Mountain General Store located just outside the Eagle Mountain Gate features the tallest inflatable water slide in the world! The Monster Water Slide isn't your ordinary, run-of-the-mill water slide. 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. We dare you not to scream!

Since everything we’ve mentioned is so sizzling hot, we have just the thing to cool you down: tubing, kayaking, and live entertainment, also offered at The Eagle Mountain General Store. Take a 2 ½ hour float down the Coosawattee River on a tube with life vest and shuttle provided with fee, or embark on an 1 ½ kayaking trip with equipment, life vest, and shuttle provided with fee. The General Store also features "Pickin' on the Porch" on the 2nd and 4th Saturday night of each month (weather permitting), with a variety of local entertainment and music from Gospel to Bluegrass 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!

So, come up to the North Georgia Mountains take advantage of the Hot Summer Special at The Villas at Coosawattee. The four (4) nights for the price of two (2) is offered until July 31st, so book your accommodations now as only a limited number of units are available! Check-in is Monday at 4 pm with check-out being Friday by10 am. For more information, visit http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com. or for reservations call (706) 276-1075 between 8am & 5pm EST

Father's Day Gift Ideas for Dad

Father's Day gift-shoppers are urged to step away from that necktie and select a distinctive testosterone-fueled gift for your father: a relaxing, invigorating, and custom-made getaway in the Coosawattee River Resort. Whether Dad prefers to tube or kayak in down the river, cast a fishing line into the fishing pond, hike through the wooded mountains, have some recreational fun, or all of the above, The Villas at Coosawattee has a gift combination designed to get Dad’s sense of adventure revved-up.

Nothing says "Blue Ridge Mountains" like a cabin or villa in the mountains by the river. Although Dad and his entourage will have all the conveniences of home - plus a few unexpected luxuries – The Villas vacation rentals give the look and feel of being off in the vast wilderness. Scenic surroundings, mountain views and native wildlife are just some of what Dad can expect to see.:

1. After checking into his cabin, Dad and gang can head off to the Eagle Mountain General Store outside of the Eagle Mountain Gate for a fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River. Floating down the river is a great way to reduce stress and enjoy the peace and serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Or if kayaking is more his style, Dad can reserve a kayaking trip that lasts 1-1/2 hours and includes equipment and shuttle to and from the river. Also located at The General Store is the Monster Water Slide, which is the worlds tallest inflatable water slide. We dare you not to scream!

2. If Dad is more traditional, a day of kicked-back fishing might be his style. Nothing could be better than a relaxing day on the water surrounded by all of the peace and tranquility of nature. The sun on his shoulders, it's a Dad's dream come true! The Fishing Pond is full stocked and free of charge—you don’t even need a fishing license!

3. How about starting a Father’s Day tradition of an annual hike? Breakfast in bed and the traditional giving of the gifts are Dad pleasers-- but maybe what he REALLY wants is a little quality time out on the trail. Throw in a waterfall, a wildflower or two, and you'll make his day! The Blue Ridge Mountains are the perfect spot to start your Father’s Day tradition. Make sure to take some pictures to commemorate the occasion and add to the Father’s Day Hike photos through the years.

4. Maybe Dad wants more of a ‘spa day’ filled with a dip in a heated pool, working-out his muscles, and some recreational sports. The Villa’s has just that for him! He can enjoy the heated Junior Olympic-sized pool and the Fitness Center which is complete with treadmills, weight machines, free weights, rowing machine, and exercise bikes. He and his entourage can challenge themselves in the Game Room with arcade games, pool tables, ping pong table, and an air hockey machine. The Recreation Center features tennis courts, 18-hole miniature golf course, and a basketball court.

So how about that gift!? Picture Dad and his entourage nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in a cabin or villa at a resort for a weekend filled with all the things Dad loves—tubing / kayaking down the river, fishing in the pond, hiking thorough the wooded mountains, and having fun at the Recreation Center. To read and see more about The Villas, please be sure to visit http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com, and to make reservations, please call (706) 276-1075 between 8am & 5pm EST

About The Villas at Coosawattee: The resort accommodations consist of 57 individual cabins and villas and one condominium building with four units. These buildings 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. Included with rentals are many on-site amenities. The Villas at Coosawattee offers one, two, & three bedroom cabins, A-frames, villas, & condo units with spectacular mountain and river views.