Ashleigh’s guidebook
City/town information
Dahlonega
Quaint town square with rich history of gold mines.
Food scene
Wildcat BBQ & Store
7475 GA-60Amazing fried okra and mac n' cheese!
Located in Dahlonega, the Smith House has been a family favorite of ours for years! If you like good Southern cooking or soul food, this is the spot for you!
25 locals recommend
The Smith House
84 S Chestatee StLocated in Dahlonega, the Smith House has been a family favorite of ours for years! If you like good Southern cooking or soul food, this is the spot for you!
Stop by the Etowah Meadery on the way up to our cottage! We love the Georgia Standard flavor.
32 locals recommend
Etowah Meadery & The Dahlonega Brewery
3003 Morrison Moore Pkwy EStop by the Etowah Meadery on the way up to our cottage! We love the Georgia Standard flavor.
City advice
Don't miss
Trout fishing on the Toccoa!
Take advantage of our private river-front access! River is about a 5 minute walk from the house located by the clearing. Feel free to message me if you would like more detailed directions.
What to pack
Bring fishing gear and river-friendly shoes
The Toccoa is world renowned for for it's fly-fishing and we have one the best spots! Waders and fly lures are recommended. There is also a small swimming hole so bring a bathing suit!
Don't miss
Indian Summer Festival
The festival is held annually during the first weekend of October at the Woody Gap school. Along with live music and a square dance in the evening, check out the vendor booths! Locals offer homemade gifts, jams & jellies, jewelry and decor. You can't leave without trying the fried green beans or The Gaddistown Homemaker's incredible pies!
Don't miss
Stargazing
Due to very little light pollution, the view of the stars is incredible! Take a few minutes to step outside and check out the beautiful sky.
Don't miss
Take a relaxing bubble bath
Our cast-iron bath tubs in both the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms are amazing! We have Dr. Teal's epsom salt and bubble bath available for you to use.