Waterside Cottage your summer place, rockers facing the lake, a front yard swing
Location: Hiawassee, Lake Chatuge, Northeast Mountains, Georgia, USA (Walking distance to town square of Hiawassee!) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Lake House, Mountain home, Vacation home, Cabin, lake cabin, mountain cabin
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Waterside is a "Plantation Style" house with front porches and rockers facing beautiful Lake Chatuge less than 5 minutes from the town of Hiawassee. Down picturesque lakeside roads, you will find it, surrounded by a white picket fence and the mountains of NE Georgia..
Here at Waterside there is year round golf at Brasstown Valley Resort 10 minutes away.
Here at Waterside, there is NOT A Boat Dock, but guests bring their boats and tie up just offshore, or pull jetskis or kayaks onshore.
Out the front gate, a few steps to the cleared lakefront area with private picnic table and boardwalk, is the lakefront. It is a gradual slope where you can wade out or stay close to shore (great for small children).
There are marinas nearby to rent boats, or bring your own. For the best time, add the use of the kayaks, peddleboat and bikes to your reservation,. Swim, fish, boat, kayak or just relax at the waters edge. Watch the sunset over the lake and roast marshmallows around the firepit while the kids catch fireflies.
Settle in and let the beauty of the place melt all your cares away, but be assured here you have all the modern conveniences including cable TV, WIFI and great cell phone service.
Walk or bike to the town of Hiawassee (or take the 3 min drive), where you will find fine restaurants and fast food, upscale shops and old fashioned general stores. There is "Music on the Square" every Saturday summer night, and a farmers market to buy local produce and crafts. Here in Hiawassee is the renowned Georgia Mountian fairgrounds and Music Hall where there are fesivals and concerts all year long. Take the children to Funworld an amusement center ( a 5 min drive away) , where they can catch a movie, ride go carts, play mini golf, or ride the mechanical bull, while you play golf or visit the spa at Brasstown Valley.
Visit the nearby towns. Like Blue Ridge where you can ride the train though the mountains, or the bavarian town of Helen where you can tube down the river or enjoy the longest Octoberfest in the US, take a zipline in Sautee, or Blairsville. Visit Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest moutain where the views will take your breath away. Hike the Appalachian trail, there is an entrance just a few miles away.
Day trips to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the Great Smokey Mountain national park are about 2 1/2 hours away. As is Atlanta, Asheville and Chattanooga.
Inside Waterside, each room is decorated beautifully.
On the upper level, the loft area is stocked with a foosball table, , darts, board games , and a 6 foot pool table.
Also upstairs is a guest room with 2 twin beds with 2 tundle beds.
The master bedroom, also on the upper level, is equipped with a jetted tub and shower, sitting area with mini fridge to stock refreshments, TV and king bed. There is also a walkout balcony furnished with a chaise and wicker chairs to drink in the views of the lake and mountains.
Downstairs, there are two living areas with T.Vs, a sleep sofa and other comfy sofas and a dining room. The kitchen is open to the living room with the fireplace.
The downstairs also has another master bedroom suite with a queen sized bed bathroom and computer desk area.
Spend the seasons at Waterside
Fall- The Fall festival at the Geogia Mountain Fairgrounds and Music hall is a 5 minute drive away. The changing color of the leaves is a sight to behold reflected on the water of Lake Chatuge.
Winter- Cool, crisp air and the possibility of snow. Christmas festivals almost every weekend in nearby towns, what a way to spend the holidays! And you never know, it might just snow (it has for the last couple of years).
Spring- Beauty blooms all around and the rhododendrun festival at Georgia Mtn Fairgrounds close by.
Summer- The BEST place to be, on the lake with the convenience of town close, music on the town square every Saturday night. And of course the Georgia Mtn Fair, (you can see the fireworks from the front porch).
Come see why so many guests return to Waterside again and again. With all this and more you will find Waterside a most convenient and centralized location, that can serve as your personal "Waterside" lakehouse. Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall Waterside has it all!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Convertible Bed : Sleep sofa in living room.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV (3)
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : MUSIC CDS
- Pool Table
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2) : Front porch with table and rockers. Front swing overlooking lake area. Side courtyard dining table w/bbq, hottub, garden area
- Balcony : Magnificent views from master bedroom balcony w/wicker chairs and lounger.
- View/Location
- Lake View : The view from the upstairs balcony is wonderful
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Family movies, several games.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Approved only, non allergic breeds, crated when guest away
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : One of two master bedrooms is downstairs with en suite bathroom. Downstairs area wheelchair friendly, with tile and laminate throughout. Sorry, not equipped with handicap bars or other handicap features.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Noone under the age of 25 unless accompanied by an adult over the age of 25.
- Smoking Not Allowed : ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Marinas and boat rentals, Funworld (a great place for children, young and old) and Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 7 minute drive away
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
JUNE-AUGUST one week minimum $995/WEEK, $3790/MONTH ALL RATES INCLUDE TAX
SEPT-MAY $775/WEEK,$110/NIGHT, minimum 3 nts, HOLIDAYS $125/NIGHT, minimum 4 nts
CLEAN FEE $85 BASED ON 4 PERSONS, OVER 4 $10 PER PERSON PER STAY.
$100 DEPOSIT AND RENTAL AGREEMENT TO RESERVE.No Dock available. No smoking please!
Boatshed access: $65 per week. Boatshed contains kayaks, bikes and paddleboat.
Approved pets welcome. Add $75 pet clean fee. Responsible guests only
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
"Waterside", Gorgeous Lake Chatuge Vacation Home
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Hiawassee
It is a mountain and lake community with funfilled summers and sometimes snowy winters. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds with concerts and festivals is 7 minutes away! See link above.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Gorgeous views of lake and mountains from almost every window, beautifully decorated, well appointed with abundant amenities and right down the path to lake front. Also within easy walkig distance to town.
ASK ABOUT OUR NEW CONCIERGE SERVICES!!
Here is Funworld, a child's delight with games and gocarts and mini golf. Theres also a movie theatre and a wonderful italian restaurant called Portofino
The place for concerts, festivals and more. There is also a free public boat ramp here to put in your boat and boat back over to Waterside in 7 minutes.
Here you find Michalees (wonderful gourmet restaurant) and lovely shoppes to find all sorts of treasures!
People come from all over the country to visit this vast and unique antique mall.
Here you find fine dining, casual dining, and GOLF all in a beautiful lodge setting with breathtaking views!
The Oak Grille has wonderful atmosphere, and delicious food Also here is a more casual eatery you can access by boat or car.
Full service marina where you can rent boats and take sunset cruises.
Within walking distance, a farmstand with local, fresh produce to make your dinners delightful!
Owner's Map of Hiawassee
At Waterside it is all about the outdoors and sharing it with my family and friends. Waterside is the perfect place to do that. When we are there, its as if time stands still and the days are filled with beauty and relaxation. Out the door, there is so many places to explore the lakefront, or walk to town, or in the home, so many comforts, and areas to relax. We love it there and so do our guests!
Property Photos
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- Waterside Cottage your summer place, rockers facing the lake, a front yard swing - Hiawassee, HI Lodging
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- In Spring lakefront and the blue waters of Lake Chatuge. Lake levels do vary. - Hiawassee, HI Lodging
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- In Summer, picnic, kayak, swim or tie up your boat - Hiawassee, HI Lodging
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- Roast marshmallows at the firepit, catch fireflies watch the sunset on the lake.
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- Come into Waterside Cottage, enjoy 37" TV, fireplace and cozy elegance.
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- Here at Waterside its all about you and your comfort
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- Remodeled kitchen open to both living rooms. Ready for an elegant meal or pizza
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- 2nd living room with dining area, sofa,TV, games, stereo, walk out to hot tub
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- Ground floor queen sized bedroom with full bath, TV and computer station.
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- Master bedroom with lake/mtn views, minifridge, walk out balcony
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- Here at Waterside, you are surrounded by mountains out your door..
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- The upper master bedroom balcony is a peaceful retreat to enjoy the views.
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- Upstairs guest room with 2 twins and 2 trundles! Sleeps 4! Kids love it!
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- The loft is stocked with games, including pool and foosball. . Now with WiFi
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- Have a private, relaxing soak in the hottub, and watch the day slip into night..
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- Watch the boats go by from your front porch, or bring your own.
Traveler Reviews (26)
Wonderful Waterside Weeks
Guest: Rich and Faith
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Date of Stay: 10/07/11
Review Submitted: 10/10/11
Greetings Catherine.......When we pulled out of the carport at 0930 Saturday we did so reluctantly. As Faith already reported, we were blessed with fourteen solid days of 'picture perfect' weather. That pattern seldom happens, in our experience. The house is so pretty, inside and out. Your decorations and appointments throughout are well done, reflecting a lot of love and thought behind all these nice touches. We personally were warmed by the scripture verses on the walls, suggesting your gratitude to Creator God for the display of His majesty and handiwork in the breathtaking mountain scenery. We truly enjoyed every minute of it. The property was as clean as a whistle when we arrived and we sought to leave it that way when we left. We wish you our best in all your endeavors and hope to re-visit your little slice of paradise in the not too distant future.....Rich and Faith
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Waterside Vacation
Guest: GERRY S.
Date of Stay: 08/22/11
Review Submitted: 09/18/11
Wow, That says it all. We felt at home from the moment we arrived. We slept like babies and we have a sleep by numbers bed back at home. The kitchen was excellent and had everything we needed to prepare meals. From the jacuzzi to the pool table to the games we were never bored. We loved the view from the balcony especially at sunset with a glass of wine. This home is very dog friendly. We loved kayaking and biking in town. The only negative thing was we had to end our vacation and go home. On a 1 to 10 scale this home is a 10. We will recommend this lakeside home to friends and family. This was one of our best vacations. WOW.
Owner response:What a fantastic review from some wonderful guests. I am so glad you loved it at Waterside, we strive to make it the best it can be.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
Shriner's Summer Ceremonial, June 15th-19th
Guest: Teri
(Gainesville, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/15/11
Review Submitted: 06/27/11
We have been renting vacation homes for over 20 years and by far, Waterside is one of our very favorites. You couldn't ask for a nicer home, a stunning lake, and wonderful local folks that showed their support. Catherine did not forget a thing when it came to amenities and decor. I packed way too much! The neighbors were friendly, the retailers weclomed us and local law enforcement and the fire department made sure that our parade and parking for our events went smoothly. We will be back to spend a great time at Waterside for the next few years, and hopefully even longer than that! Kudos to Catherine...
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Shirley
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Date of Stay: 04/11/11
Review Submitted: 04/25/11
I have been meaning to write to you since we got home. We did enjoy your home so much. Much above our expectations, which was a pleasure. I am hoping to travel again to the area, the scenery was absolutely breath taking, one can only imagine the beauty of it in the fall. I camp in the mountains of Pennsylvania but nothing compared to what I've seen on my trip through the Carolinas and Georgia. Thank you again for sharing your lovely place with us.
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Wonderful family time at Waterside.
Guest: Jennifer
(Rincon, GA)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10
Review Submitted: 01/04/11
My family and I just finished part of our Christmas vacation at Waterside. We were amazed when we actually saw the inside of the house. It was even more beautiful than the photos indicated. My newly married son and his wife were so pleased with the gorgeous downstairs bedroom and the privacy they had. We had three teenagers and four adults; there was plenty of room and the pool table was a big hit. The owners of the home even left us some home baked goodies! There was plenty of opportunity for everyone to relax and reconnect. I look forward to coming back someday. Jennifer Shey
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
A little piece of heaven
Guest: Morsemen
(The Villages, Florida)
Date of Stay: 11/24/10
Review Submitted: 12/03/10
My family (wife, daughter, son-in-law and I) decided to do something different this year for Thanksgiving - go away! We wanted to be far away enough to forget about home chores, work, etc., yet wanted to be able to drive to the location. We also wanted to go someplace we had never been before. We discoverred on line (homeaway.com) Waterside in Hiawassee, Georgia. The photos of the home looked most inviting, and the location (on lake Chatuge) seemed idyllic. The web site was most clear, the pictures gave a perfect idea of what to expect, and the other reviews, like this one, were all five-star. We contacted Catherine Macafee via e-mail, told her of our interest in renting her home for the five day Thanksgiving "weekend" and after a few questions (all answered to our satisfaction) we booked our stay. Cathering had several suggestions for making the most of the stay and her advice was most helpful. The ride north from Central Florida was fairly uneventful, and the day was glorious - temperatures in the seventies. Upon arriving at Waterside (our GPS, in addition to Catherine's precise directions brought us right to the front door), we were delighted to find that our vacation home was exactly what had been described - in fact even better. How do you quantify "home-iness" and warmth. As we brought in our bags, we noticed a note from Catherine attached to a welcoming gift - how thoughtful! Our five day stay was spent mostly exploring the natural beauty of the area - do not miss Anna Ruby Falls (near the town of Helen). Speaking of Helen, the day spent there was our only disappointment - we had heard so much from so many people as to how wonderful this Swiss Alpine Village was. It was charming in a way, but basically, to our way of thinking, an expensive, crowded tourist trap. Incidentally, not far from Helen is the town of Cleveland, which is the "Maternity Hospital" for Cabbage Patch Babies. We enjoyed that, especially our daughter! Do take advantage of the many wineries, general storers, grist mills, etc. that the area affords. We were never bored. We were sorry to have to leave Sunday morning, but will take many good memories (and photos) with us. We all highly recommend a visit to Waterside.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Florence
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Date of Stay: 09/23/10
Review Submitted: 10/28/10
I enjoyed your lake house sooo much, it is absolutley lovely & even though we has so many activities to do with the wedding, we found time to do some shopping. I love Hiawassee & the people seem so friendly. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much & please keep in touch, even though we have never met, I fell like I know you, you are a very sweet & kind person. Sincerely Florence
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WONDERFUL!
Guest: S.L.H.
(Vidalia, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/14/08
Review Submitted: 05/17/10
My family and I had the most wonderful time when we stayed at Waterside. Catherine went above and beyond to make our stay feel like home. We would love to stay there again!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.
Nice Property
Guest: Robo Atlanta
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/23/10
Review Submitted: 05/06/10
Stayed April 24-25: Very well maintained...had a great time...it rained all day Saturday so the Jacuzzi can in handy and we totally enjoyed the day. The view is great the master upstairs with the balcony is fantastic. Super nice place, centrally located, great access to the water and the public beach/park (you can take the kayaks over)! I think we will return!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
better than expected
Guest: Safta Sara
(Marietta, Ga)
Date of Stay: 04/29/10
Review Submitted: 05/04/10
I just spent a wonderful weekend with my children and grandchildren at Waterside celebrating my husband's b-day. The house is even better than the on-line photos. It is spotlessly clean, comfortable, and pleasantly furnished. The spacious bedrooms are positioned to allow maximum privacy. Our kids loved the game room and the hot tub. The fenced yard is also great because our little ones were able to be outside on their own while we prepared meals in the well equipped kitchen. The neighborhood is nice and quiet yet close to grocery stores and restaurants. We enjoyed the proximity to the lake, just across the street. Hiawassee is central to so many activities in that area. We rented a pontoon boat to explore Lake Chatuge, picnicked at Firescreek (near Hayesville), went to a free concert at the John Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, watched David Goldhagan make his beautiful glass pieces from the viewing platform in his studio/foundry, and went trout fishing and played miniature golf in Helen. We hope to return when it is warm enough to go tubing. We have stayed at many properties over the years in our travels around the U.S. I would rank Waterside as one of the best.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, families with young children.
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