Location: Hiawassee, Lake Chatuge, Northeast Mountains, Georgia, USA (Only 2 hours from Atlanta, Georgia and you're on the porch!) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 1.5+ Baths (Sleeps 4)
Perched up on a peninsula overlooking beautiful Lake Chatuge and the Blue Ridge Mountains, FERNLEAF COTTAGE is CONVENIENT and PRIVATE! Only a few minutes to the marinas, resorts, movies, shopping and golf... the home offers great living space with loads of lounging, reading and napping space, both inside and out!
Comfy seating and TV viewing in the large livingroom or enjoy the combination dining/den/kitchen area with fireplace that opens onto a wonderful screened porch and open deck with a 200+ degree view of peace & tranquility...Like only the lake and mountains can offer! The full function kitchen is neat, clean and includes a washer/dryer and every gadget imaginable! The first bedroom offers a KING sized bed, the second a set of TWINS and all of the linens are of the highest quality and fiber count! Sweet dreams!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: There if you need it but the breezes are AMAZING!
- Washer: In the home.
- Dryer: In the home.
- Linens Provided: High thread count in the bedrooms, thick bath sheets by the tub and lots of throws...
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace: Cozy up in the club chairs with a book or a nap!
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Enjoy the screened porch with it's huge view or sit under the umbrella on the open deck...your biggest decision? Chaise or rocker?
- View/Location
- Lake View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): 5 Minutes down the road at the wonderful Mystic Mountain Coffeehouse!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): No steps for entry into the home with one 4" step between the livingroom and dining area.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Renters must be a minimum of 25 years of age.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Just a couple of minutes outside of downtown Hiawassee, GA and about 10 minutes by the lake over the border to Hayesville, NC with it's Historic Downtown Square, multiple artists studios and large earthen dam. Head south fewer than 30 minutes to the Appalachian Trail or the unique alpine themed town of Helen, GA. Visit the Planetarium at Young Harris College, take a class in anything from blacksmithing to watercolor and everything in between at The John C. Campbell Folk School, enjoy live music, local vineyards, The Georgia Mountain Fair, and all of the outdoor activities you can imagine!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Weekly Rentals Are From Saturday to Saturday. 3 Night Minimum.
April 1-New Years $90/night $595/week Plus 12% State/Bed Tax
UNAVAILABLE Jan 5, 2009 - February 12, 2009
All Reservations: $150 Security Deposit at time of booking. $100 Per Pet/Non Ref.
Cancellations: Full refund if canceled 45+ days prior to arrival (-$50 Admin Fee)
Check in: 4:00 PM Check out: 10:00 AM Payment is currently by Cash or Check.
Cleaning Fee: $75
Renters must be a minimum of 25 years old.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Hiawassee
"Fernleaf Cottage" was actually bought as our future retirement spot. Although we do love our cabin Mike and I both grew up around the Great Lakes and couldn't see ourselves without a water view when we truly do retire to the porch! Being a Realtor I always have my eye out for properties that are a great value, with a great location and view! There was just something about this property that grabbed me the second I walked in and I knew that we had to have it in our future.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
While you are, literally, only 2 or 3 minutes to the marina, restaurants, the movies, shopping and town when you are on that back porch you feel like light years from civilization! That's what so many of our guests have said that one of them wants to relax, read and hang out while the other wants to go, go, go... NOW! Everything is so close they can do both but get back together on a moments notice, AND, when you are so relaxed that you forgot the hamburger buns, you're out and back in no time at all! Plus, the cottage is very cozy as it was decorated for kick back enjoyment but NOT from yard sales!
Owner's Map of Hiawassee
In 1990 we built our "dream cabin" in Hayesville, NC and drove north from Atlanta almost every weekend until our full time move the summer of 2001. Leaving the craziness of the city, but staying within easy driving range of its energy, turned out to be the perfect move for us. With so many friends visiting and wanting a "piece of quiet" themselves, it was on to real estate in 2002 where I spend most of my time today... Except when Mike and I are at home, still loving our "dream cabin."
Property Photos
- Porch and Terrace View... this PLUS Incredible Convenience! - Hiawassee, Georgia - Lake Chatuge Cottage Rental
- The Dining/Kitchen area is roomy, shares a fireplace and opens to the porch! - Hiawassee, Georgia - Lake Chatuge Cottage Rental
- Bright & airy with super comfy seating...TV, stereo, reading or napping! - Hiawassee, Georgia - Lake Chatuge Cottage Rental
- Biggest Decision... Chaise, or Rocker?
- Shade trees, cool breezes... all with big views, privacy and convenience!
- Theres a storm coming in but Fernleaf Cottage is cozy by the fire!
- Umbrella Optional!
- View from the porch includes the NC mountains!
- The kitchen is clean and open & stocked with everything you'll need!
- King with high thread count sheets... & super thick bath towels to match!
- Cottage styled twins with same high thread count sheets and towels!
- 2 minutes to The Ridges Marina , Restaurants, Bars and Movies!
- 3 Exceptional 18 hole mountain courses within 15 minutes of Fernleaf Cottage!
- Within minutes of thousands of acres of USFS land to ride, hike or fish!
- You can't find a more beautiful area whichever season you pick!
- Trout? Minutes to some of the best flyfishing east of the Mississippi!
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We second everything others have said, and more! So beautiful, relaxing, clean and cozy... you've done it right! Very special...
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We really enjoyed our stay! Sorry it was too cold to use the porch but the view is great! Maybe next year we'll try warmer weather so we can enjoy the cozy porch. A little snow shower made my week. The fall colors were beautiful. Your cottage is very well stocked and very cozy we are well rested!
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This is a wonderful piece of heaven. It is clean and cozy. We love the fireplace for a cool day in the fall. The kitchen is well equipped (although the oven is iffy.) NOTE FROM OWNER: THE OVEN HAS BEEN ADJUSTED! It is great to watch the sun rise and set over the lake as it reflects the color of the leaves. We enjoyed our stay very much!
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Really enjoyed our September in Hiawassee, the weather was great! We've usually been on the water and didn't realize that up here in the trees it is REALLY great! Love the porch! You did a great job on the kitchen. The pots and pans and cookie sheets are a nice quality and all of the gadgets are great!
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What a GREAT place! I can't say enough about the views, screened proch, clean, cozy cottage. Relax! Chill! Breathe deeply and watch the birds and the tree tops swaying in the breeze. Life is good! We loved it and will be back again next summer.
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When you travel extensively, occasionally you happen upon a place that touches your heart. A sanctuary. A place that allows your spirit to rest. A place like Fernleaf Cottage. Thank you! We WILL be back.
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We have enjoyed our few days in the Fernleaf Cottage. Everything was as expected, and MORE! We also have fallen in love with the Hiawassee area. You will certainly remain in our favorites.
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We fell in love with the cottage and Hiawassee within hours of our arrival! One of the best weeks of our lives and we look forward to another visit! Thank you so much!
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Just to sum it up: Decor - Tasteful cottage feel. Location - Close to everything. Atmosphere - Cozy & Relaxing. We enjoyed a weekend getaway here at Fernleaf Cottage. This area appeals to the outdoors side of us and we will definitely be back to explore more hiking and, of course, relaxation at your place!
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It's been fun chatting with you. I really appreciate that you've created such a "homey" place to come and relax. The view is spectacular...definitely a place worth returning to.