Enjoy Rustic Elegance in this 3 separate Bedroom, 2 Bath Home on Top of Ft Mountain--just off Scenic Hwy 52 (easy access) from Ellijay or Chatsworth GA. Only 1 1/2 short Hours from Atlanta, Fernwood, is a house of windows that adjoins the Cohutta Wilderness with views from every room. Steeped in History and wildlife, you can enjoy the spectacular views from the covered decks, sit around the stacked firepit, have a fun game of Horseshoes, Corn Hole and Darts or relax and unwind on the covered porch as the sun goes down on the Mountain. Fernwood lends itself well to active Families, Hikers and Bikers and Groups who love competition, but is also ideal for those who are just looking for a quiet place for Rest and Relaxation with Spectacular Views. Ft Mountain State Park is only 2 short miles away and boasts beautiful hiking trails, paddle boarding, canoeing, Miniature Golf and swimming in the Lake, plus an Ancient Rock Wall built by the first inhabitants sometime between 500 and 1500 C.E. A Complimentary Gate and Parking Pass to the Park is offered during your stay, to be returned when you leave.
Besides being only 2 miles from the State Park, Fernwood is also about 13 miles from Carters Lake which boasts over 3,200 acres of surface water where Boats of all types can be rented by the Hour or Day. Fishing for Striper Bass is one of the favorite pastimes at Carter's Lake and the dam.
Fernwood is also close to the Wine Vineyards and Apple Houses around Ellijay. Many of the wineries offer food and wine pairings and live Music. Then in October, the Apple Houses show off their wonderful Mountain Apples and the Apple Festival goes on at the Fairgrounds for two weekends in a row. From Fernwood you're only 20 minutes away from Ellijay or Chatsworth down the paved Scenic Hwy to Groceries, Restaurants and Shops without encountering long and sometimes treacherous gravel roads. The Cohutta Wilderness adjoins our property with endless trails for hiking, biking or exploring the National Wildlife Area. It is minutes to waterfalls, overlooks, the Pinhoti trail and the highest elevation lake in Georgia, Lake Conasauga.
Owners can be available to answer any questions you may have about the home or assist you with any problems that arise with the water system, generator, television, etc. They have a separate Owners Suite on the property with a private entrance in the basement. There is only one door that leads directly from the Apartment to the stairwell inside the house. It has a blind deadbolt so it can be locked and unlocked only from the renter’s side. The only other access door is from the Garage to the mudroom door which has standard key deadbolts and a chain the renters can apply. The owner's suite is totally separate and isolated from every other part of the house. (Owners currently not on premises).