We loved our stay in Ellijay. The river and the deer and the surroundings were amazing. The house was beautiful, but it was a little run down. The furnishings were old. Some were falling apart and held together with duct tape. Microwave light was burnt out so no light over the stove. Huge dustballs came flying out from under the sofa and love when we turned on the fan. The large back deck where the hottub is, was a mess. I think it's time for just a little TLC and it could be amazing once again. There was some problem with the septic system as it stunk really bad on the front porch, which is adjacent to the drainfield. I let owners know about it before we left. The firepit was a disappointment, not at all like pictured. I notice the picture now has been changed to show what it looks like now. Owners told us there was new furniture for around the firepit on order, but we missed out on that. All being said, we still had an amazing time enjoying the surroundings with our family and dogs, and owners seemed attentive to us when I spoke with them. The sound of the river was my favorite. Just wish it had been a bit cleaner and updated.