Welcome to a mountain river paradise at River Joy Lodge. Nestled in the prestigious and gated community of Goose Island Hideaway in Cherry Log, GA located 15 minutes between the charming mountain towns of Blue Ridge and Ellijay. An area well-known for its’ unique shopping and growing restaurant scene, craft breweries and local wineries, heritage apple orchards, artistic mountain towns, and unlimited recreation and gorgeous landscape provided by the Chattahoochee National Forest. River Joy Lodge has been selected for inclusion in The 100 Collection™, a global designation awarded to only the top professionally & locally managed vacation rentals based on consistent quality, safety, cleanliness, and service. This unique and distinguished Keith Sumner custom-built stone and timber home was featured in the 2020 Blue Ridge Parade of Homes and sits on its’ own private 550 feet front of the Ellijay River with 6 acres of private forest. The exterior is unmistakably modern mountain meets rustic chic with its rusted tin roof accents and a signature stacked stone entrance. The home's interior showcases professionally designed details throughout, as the sophisticated mountain style effortlessly penetrates the reaches of the property. Each room was curated, and an overall sense of calm invites you to relax and enjoy the property's beautiful surroundings with family and friends. River Joy Lodge sits on 6 acres of private forest and features 5,700 sq ft of luxurious living space including 5 total bedrooms and 4.5 baths, including 3 master suites, chef’s kitchens, hot tub, entertaining decks, and your own slice of mountain paradise. This estate is fully equipped and ready for 16 guests. Upon entry, hand hewn vaulted ceilings greet you and a formal dining room welcomes you, with its custom ten-foot hand cut dining table, vintage high-back cane chairs, and antler chandelier. A second Restoration Hardware dining table sits in the adjacent open-plan great room under a rasped