Location: Lake Burton, Northeast Mountains, Georgia, USA (105 miles NE of Atlanta, GA on a pristine mountain lake) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Come stay at the lake house that inspired the James Earl Jones Emmy award winning movie "Summer's End". Cool off in Lake Burton, a unique and quiet lake with 62 miles of shoreline set in the North Georgia mountains. This charming 2 story spacious lake house sits in a quiet cove with a one of the best views of the lake and spectacular sunsets.
Fully equipped kitchen joins an open living space and a screened porch for dining. Deck off main house for sunset dining.
2 story Boat House with covered area with hammock for lounging, eating area and open area for sunbathing
Floating dock for fishing and swimming
50 feet of dock along shoreline to hook up your boat or rented boat (boat rentals available at nearby marina)
Lots of brim and bass to catch
Catch the legendary Big Bertha (big ole bass)!
Canoe around the lake at your leisure with our canoe
Close by hiking, fishing and antiquing
Private sandy beach for kids and toddlers for those who can't swim yet
Large screened porch with ping pong table
Stop at Jamore's or Mountain Farm Market on the way up for fresh fruits & veggies
Enjoy the DVD of Summers End
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Lake Burton is one of the most pristine lakes in the South East and is set in the mountains of North Georgia. The Lake is one of the few that maintains it's water levels throughout the year.
Lots of nearby activities:
* Visit historic city of Clayton, Tallulah Gorge, Unicoi State Park
* Hike one of many stream side trails with beautiful waterfalls - many levels of difficulty for kids or hiking enthusiasts. Appalachian Trail within 10 miles.
* Slide down Sliding Rock
* Take the kids to visit the fish hatchery
* Nearby horseback riding
* Lots and lots of local pottery studios and great antiquing
* Near Helen, GA. Alpine Village
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Bring swimming towels
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Boat Mooring
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Uptairs Master and Downstairs Master
- Twin/Single Bed (5) : 3 twins in one bedroom with a crib 2 twins in one bedroom
- Convertible Bed: Futon
- Crib: in bedroom with 3 twin beds
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Full cable including CNN, ESPN ,etc.....
- DVD
- Video Library: Some DVDs--children and adult
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equipped open kitchen with butcher block island. Open to the living area of the house with a great view of the lake.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Many gourmet meals have been made here! Lots of local pottery available as serving dishes for your use
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: New Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Local caterers in Clayton, GA
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Patio off screened in porch for grilling. Large deck off living room with lots of seating and a view of the lake and sunsets.
- Lanai: Roof over 1/2 of the 2 story boat house. A great place to relax on hammock, have lunch or simply relax. The other 1/2 of boat house deck is good for sunbathing and has a sunset view.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: There is a floating dock for swimming and 50 feet of dock along the shore for mooring your boat. The house sits up above the lake with a spectacular view.
- Mountain View: Faces west with a view of the North Carolina mountain range.
- Communications
- Telephone: Telephone available for local calls. Cell signal for major cell phone carriers.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless high speed internet works well throughout the house.
- Other Amenities
- Deep water boat dock, fishing dock, 2 story boat house, kid friendly sandy beach in a quiet cove.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Small Dogs
- Kid Friendly: Lots of games at the house and the beach is a great alternative for little kids who do not swim well.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Other Activities
- Sunset view over the Appalachian Mountains.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Rate: Memorial Day-Labor Day .. $2500/week-weekly only in summer
Off Season:September-May ............ $600/weekend .. $1500/week
$500 deposit required which will be returned after house is inspected
$ 100 cleaning fee. No Smoking
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1980
Why the Owner Chose Lake Burton
Marianne discoved this lake in 1975 and was impressed with the clear water, pristine setting, isolation (at that time) and views of the mountains.
The Unique Benefits at this House
This is our respite from the city. We swim, hike, read and occasionally venture out to galleries/shopping. We also entertain family and friends for long weekends. Our children and grandchildren love to come and fish, swim, boat and hike.
Owner's Map of Lake Burton
Bob and I are retired from Emory University but still keep busy with second careers involving consulting and volunteer work. We like to travel especially to Italy where we have a son, daughter-in-law and 3 grandchildren. We also have 6 grandchildren in the states who like to visit the lake.
Property Photos
- Sunset View from House and Deck - Lake Burton Vacation Lake House with Private Beach; Wi-Fi
- Open Kitchen with a View of the Lake - Lake Burton Vacation Lake House with Private Beach; Wi-Fi
- Open Living Space with a View of the Lake - Lake Burton Vacation Lake House with Private Beach; Wi-Fi
- Deck off Living Space for Eating, Relaxing and Sunsets
- Walk out to the Boathouse to enjoy the sun or shade (your choice!)
- Secluded Beach is Great for Kids and Swimming
- Watch the Hummingbirds while sitting at the dinner table!
- Master Bedroom with a Great View of the Lake
- Charming Queen Bedroom with Private Bath on First Floor
- Twin Bedroom on Second Floor
- Did we mention the sunset?
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