Discover this 3-bedroom lake house gem with a covered boat slip and private dock at the mountain lake in Hiawassee, Georgia at beautiful Lake Chatuge that spans into North Carolina. This lovely cottage offers a king bedroom, queen bedroom, and a double twin bedroom, all spacious. There are mountain lake views from every room and a full front glass sunroom is magical to share the peaceful, gorgeous scenery in all seasons. The cottage is in a quiet wooded lake setting of private homes and a quick 3.5-mile drive to Hiawassee town center, for all your convenience needs.
This property includes a private dock only 321 steps away in a quiet cove on Lake Chatuge with 1 covered boat slip and side deck for reading, fishing, swimming, and kayaking or paddleboarding. Enjoy fishing, swimming, or sitting on the dock, or taking your boat, paddleboard, or kayak out off of the dock. If you bring or rent a motorboat, there is an always colorful and always fun Tiki Bar across the lake at the marina. Lake Chatuge is known for its year-round high-quality fishing and is one of north Georgia's premier fishing destinations with its clear, rocky, mountain stream habitats supporting 32 confirmed fish species, the signature species being spotted bass and trophy level smallmouth bass.
There are many hiking trails around Lake Chatuge nestled below Georgia's tallest mountain summit, Brasstown Bald. Hiawassee's close proximity from the Appalachian Trail at Dicks Creek Gap and Unicoi Gap and is an official Appalachian Trail Community and often it's a stop for many Appalachian Trail thru-hikers on an epic 2,000+ mile journey from Georgia to Maine. Hiawassee also makes an excellent destination for chasing waterfalls and scaling summits, thanks to its proximity to an abundance of North Georgia's best hiking trails, a must during the colorful leaves during Autumn.
It is perfect for families or small groups. Guests enjoy two full bathrooms, each featuring a shower and one with bathtub for a relaxing stay. The living/dining/kitchen open floorplan space feels festive and cozy with a large TV over a gas fireplace, as well as central heating and AC to keep you comfortable year-round. Outdoors includes a gas grill as well as a firepit with a swing on/off grill for cooking over a wood fire option. The deck wraps around three sides of the cottage plus a large, covered side porch to have an outdoor coffee or evening drinks with a lake and nature view. A deer might wander up to join you in the mornings.
Enjoyable for all seasons and only 30 minutes to Helen, Georgia for their Bavarian Alpine theme and fully decorated holiday Christmas markets. There are many craft breweries, vineyards, and orchards to tour and shop, it is difficult to catch them all.
With all that nature and recreation, supplies are also convenient from a local hardware store, Trailful Outdoor store, Walgreens Pharmacy, several bait and tackle shops, multiple spas, antique shops, home decor and design to name a few. The expansive local Ingles Market grocery includes a Starbucks cafe, prepared grocery lunch and dinner, food bar, deli, butcher shop, even including a wide range of international grocery items.
Whether you’re unwinding indoors or planning your next adventure, this enjoyable retreat provides a cozy base. We look forward to hosting you at our place.