HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION
Goose Island Hideaway is private property and can only be entered by permission of a property owner. Entrance may be obtained by contacting a resident or realtor showing property in the community.
HELPFUL LINKS
Bridge Inspection and Load Limits (updated 10/05/2017
Bridge and Road Weight Limits (update 3/11/19)
GIHA Summary of Assessments and Fees-04-27-24
New Homeowners Package 10-06-24
Gilmer County Short-Term Rental Ordinance
WHO TO CALL
Home Owners’ Association:
Email
gooseislandhideaway@gmail.com
Mail:
GOOSE ISLAND HIDE AWAY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Post Office Box 304
Cherry Log, GA 30522
WELCOME
Goose Island Hideaway is private property and can only be entered by permission of a property owner. Entrance may be obtained by contacting a resident or realtor showing property in the community.
The Gem of North Georgia Mountains
Nestled in the North Georgia Mountains and sitting equal distance between Ellijay and Blue Ridge is picturesque Cherry Log, GA and home of Goose Island Hide Away. This gated community is located on the Ellijay River approximately 5 minutes off Route 515. The community is composed of single-family homes.
Many of the homeowners, living in Goose Island are full time residents, who are retired or approaching retirement age. Currently there are 67 homes in Goose Island with 34 full time residents, 32 part time residents and 5 lot owners. The neighborhood currently consists of 9 short term rentals (90 days or less) and 1 long term (over 90 days). Generally home occupancy averages about two adults per home. Lot sizes range from approximately 1 acre up to approximately 22+ acres within the community. Most of the homes have underground utilities, with ETC providing high speed internet and cable to much of the community, and landlines to the entire community.
Goose Island has paved roads throughout much of the community, and also operates community wells for homeowners. Community wells are tested every quarter with the test results shared with the property owners.
Our gate is controlled by barcodes, giving residents easy entrance. Residents also can provide access to vendors or visitors through the call box located on the bridge. This can be accomplished even when you are not in Goose Island.
Many members of the community serve on Goose Island POA committees such as decorating the front entrance and bridge, welcoming committee, well committee, bridge/gate committee, rental committee, road/landscaping committee, Architectural Review Committee, etc. So, if you join our community, we can keep you busy!
Owners wishing to do short term rentals are required to complete a short-term rental application each time the property is rented and submit it for gate code processing. There is an administrative fee for each rental period. Currently the fee is $55. and paid when the rental application is submitted. All other fees associated with Goose Island can be located on the Fee Schedule within this website.
Goose Island Hide Away is the “Hidden Gem” of the North Georgia Mountains! Come and join us for the tranquility our community provides, breathe in the fresh mountain air, enjoy listening to the roar of the river, view nature at its best, and make many new friends in our covenant community.