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Red Door Retreat House & Cottage on Lake Chatuge- by Chatuge Home Concierge<br>Lakefront, private dock, fire pit, hot tub

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 1221527.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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Hiawassee, GA
  • Place, Chatuge Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Brasstown Bald Mountain
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Twin Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Red Door Retreat House & Cottage on Lake Chatuge- by Chatuge Home Concierge<br>Lakefront, private dock, fire pit, hot tub

Wooded privacy! Incredible Views! Adorably Decorated for Fun & Comfort! GA MOUNTAIN & LAKEFRONT HOUSE AND COTTAGE W/ DOCK, HOT TUBS, SMALL POND & FIRE PIT!

Main house has 3 Bdr & 2 1/2 Ba.
(1) Master KING Bedroom with Ensuite shower & luxurious soaking tub. (2) Guest FULL Bedroom. Guest BATH with shower/tub combo & double sink vanity. (3) Guest Bunk Bedroom. Two Bunk Beds, 4 FULL with Ensuite Half Bath.

Large Living Room w/ Gas Fireplace. Smart TV. An well equipped Kitchen. Wine fridge. Ke

We’ll leave you alone to make all of those precious memories. But if you need us, don’t hesitate to message, call or text!

Adventure awaits! Western NC and North GA abound with opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Set your sights on long-range views with visits to Bell Mountain in Hiawassee (20-minute drive) and Brasstown Bald (highest point in GA, 35-minute drive). Spend the day on Lake Chatuge with a boat or personal watercraft rental from a local marina or launch your own from nearby public access. Want to immerse yourself in nature in the Nantahala National Forest? Bring your mountain bikes and ride the first-class trails at Jackrabbit Mountain (also great for hiking and dog-friendly) less than 5 minutes from the property. Fires Creek Recreation Area (25-minute drive) is another Western NC local favorite for hiking with picturesque views, swimming, and trout fishing. On the GA side, take a 30-minute drive to a waterfall hike via the High Shoals Falls Trail or make the 45-minute drive to Alpine Helen, GA for a taste of Bavaria in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hungry and thirsty after a day of exploration? Visit the outstanding local restaurants, wineries, and breweries in and around downtown Hayesville and Hiawassee for not-to-be-missed tastes of local flavor.

We love the #lakelife around here as well as the majestic mountains. So much to do and see right in town. We have a handy Welcome Book in the house full of Places to Eat, Things to Do, Shopping, Hiking and Waterfall Trails. Wineries abound; they’re everywhere! Or head over to Helen for tubing or zip lining.

There are several excellent boat rental places in the area! We use Lake Chatuge Marine, Young Harris Water Sports, Boundary Waters... The fellas will help you out! All kinds of water toys too like jet skis, standup paddle boards and kayaks.

Hike or drive to the apex of Bell Mountain, which overlooks Lake Chatuge below and provides picturesque mountain views. Shooting Creek Overlook is breathtaking. Visit Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia. Jackrabbit Mountain and Chatuge Dam. Both Towns County (Hiawassee GA) and Clay County (Hayesville NC) have super parks and beaches. Trailheads of the Appalachian Trail, which spans from Georgia to Maine, are less than 10 miles from this home.

Main House-
Master KING (1) Bdr with Ensuite shower & soaking tub.
Guest FULL (2) Bdr.
Guest BATH with shower/tub combo & double sink vanity.
Guest Bunk (3) Bdr. 2 Bunk Beds with FULL over FULL with Ensuite Half Bath. (So… 4 FULLS).

Kitchen/Dining with 4 bar stools around Island. Wine Frig. Dining Table that seats 10-12. Keurig.

Living Room with Smart TV & Gas Fireplace.

Laundry Room.

Screened Porch with sofa & chair. Porch Swing!

Stone Patio with cafe lights, outdoor dining table & chairs for 6. Charcoal Grill.

Cottage-
Master QUEEN (1) Bdr with Ensuite tub/shower combo.
Guest Bunk (2) Bdr. Bunkbed with FULL over FULL. (So… 2 FULLS). Guest Bath with tub/shower combo.

Open Plan Kitchen & Living Area. Smart TV. Keurig. Island with 3 bar stools.

Laundry Room.

Outside Dining Table & 4 Chairs. Charcoal Grill. Hot Tub!

VRBO Cancellation Policy, any reservations cancelled will receive a refund according to the cancelation policy in place, minus any credit card fees (usually around 4%)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Hiawassee

Located in Cedar Cliff, a neighborhood in Hiawassee, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Cherokee Homestead Exhibit and Chatuge Dam are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and Hamilton Gardens. Rollins Planetarium and Peacock Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Hiawassee, GA

What's nearby

  • Chatuge Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Brasstown Bald Mountain - 32 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 36 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 39 min drive - 45.1 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Door Retreat House & Cottage on Lake Chatuge- by Chatuge Home Concierge<br>Lakefront, private dock, fire pit, hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Door Retreat House & Cottage on Lake Chatuge- by Chatuge Home Concierge<br>Lakefront, private dock, fire pit, hot tub?

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Door Retreat House & Cottage on Lake Chatuge- by Chatuge Home Concierge
Lakefront, private dock, fire pit, hot tub on Aug 24, 2026 start from $506, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Door Retreat House & Cottage on Lake Chatuge- by Chatuge Home Concierge<br>Lakefront, private dock, fire pit, hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Door Retreat House & Cottage on Lake Chatuge- by Chatuge Home Concierge<br>Lakefront, private dock, fire pit, hot tub?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Red Door Retreat House & Cottage on Lake Chatuge- by Chatuge Home Concierge<br>Lakefront, private dock, fire pit, hot tub located?

Located in Cedar Cliff, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Chatuge Lake and Chattahoochee National Forest. Hiwassee River and Boundary Waters Marina are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay! Beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well decorated and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Great stay!

This was our fourth year staying at Red Door House. Wonderful stay as usual. The back porch of the main house, the yard, firepit, hot tub and dock are all highlights. Great to see a really nice new kayak. Only suggestions for improvement would be to add railing to the walkway leading out onto the dock (tricky for elderly parents as currently configured) and to add a gas grill. Great area for cooking outside but the current selection of grills is meh. Wonderful place overall!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

THE BEST FAMILY GETAWAY!

We loved everything about this place. We will be back next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family trip spot

Great property! Lots of room for people to stay and hang out comfortably. Property manager was great and very fast in responding. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Great location and accommodations perfect for 12 people. Will definitely return in the future
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

75th bday celebration!

We had family gather to celebrate 15th and 75th birthdays. The house with the cottage was perfect for our extended family gathering. Bedrooms were comfortable and set up for a large group. Mattresses were comfy. Screened porch was surprisingly the highlight for our family as was the long dinner table that allowed for all of us to eat together for every meal! We also enjoyed the hot tub and kayak.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation!

We have been doing week long whole family vacations for about ten years, This was the best location ever. Property management group, Chatuge Concierge was outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of space & gorgeous location

Perfect property for a local wedding. We loved the back porch the most. Grandparents enjoyed having their own (quiet) space. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sister- Daughter weekend

Everyone had an amazing time!! Comfortable beds, beautifully decorated with charming touches, lots of room and seating!! Loved the screened back porch with swinging bed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

My family had a great time at Red Door Retreat!!

We had a great time at your house and cottage! We love lake Chatuge! Thanks for letting us use your beautiful house! Hope to visit next year!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of room

Big enough dining for all 10 of us to sit at the same table. Big kitchen, great dock and plenty of bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation

My daughter graduated from Young Harris College this weekend. This property was perfect for our family to gather and celebrate in a beautiful and relaxed environment. Having the cottage allowed for everyone to have a private space in addition to the gathering space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place. Beautiful houses. Beautiful sunrise rigjt on the lake!

This is a wonderful place to stay on Lake Chatuge! We stayed in both houses and we had plenty of room for our families with my adult children and their kids! The decor is gorgeous with wood beams and great views of the lake. The property manager- Priscilla- was great to deal with. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Looking forward to next year!

We love staying at this beautiful house and cottage! We are looking forward to next year already!! There is one thing, the trees at road. Needs to be cut back for safer.pulling cars out into road!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving 2024

We were pleasantly surprised with the homes and all the extra space. We had 5 women cooking in 2 kitchens and had everything we needed. We had 10 people and could easily had many more. The views were amazing of the lake in the mornings and the evenings. The beds were comfortable and plenty of linens. We bought firewood and used the huge firepit down by the lake for smores. We had brought out own marshmallow sticks but didn't need them The home had everything you could think of. We will definitely come back this summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Birthday Ever!!

We rented this property for my Husbands 40th birthday and had friends come from all over the united states to celebrate the ocassion with us. It was absolutley amazing!! The property is beautifully decorated, and was very clean. The staff was easy to communicate with and quickly responded to all of my inquiries. The location and views were amazing! It had everything we could of wanted and more. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your beautiful home and create everlasting memories with our family and friends! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas lights

Our family has a tradition every year to visit places with Christmas light displays. This year we visited the Red Door Retreat and Cottage because it was convenient to the Georgia Fair grounds lights. Our family consists of 6 Adults and 5 grandchildren ranging from 4 to 17. This space was the perfect for our family with enough room to spread out. This house and cottage was everything it says it is on VRBO. It was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Not to mention a beautiful view too! Would definitely stay here again! I bet it is amazing in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for the perfect balance of comfort, adventure, and unforgettable views, this is the place. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the peaceful setting, thoughtful, decor, and the incredible list of amenities. The house itself is spacious, cozy, and clearly designed for both fun and relaxation.The master suite feels like a luxury tree with a soaking tub and large shower, while the bunk room was a hit with a teenagers, Full over full bunks with their own ensuite half bath! The kitchen had everything and more. A large dining table for big group meals, wine, fridge, Keurig, and even a screened in porch with a bed swing for lazy mornings with coffee and drinks in the evening.Outside is where this place truly shines. The private dock for our 24’ bowrider and 2 jet skis, kayaks, hot tub, fire pit, fishing (we brought poles) and a stone patio with outdoor lights, made it hard to leave. We all felt like it was our own private escape.The location is ideal, just minutes from Hiawassee and Haysville with plenty of exploring nearby: hiking trails, wineries, and charming, local restaurants. We especially loved hiking at High Shoals Falls, which was only 20 minutes away.The Holm strikes the perfect balance between upscale and down to, ideal for families, couples, or friends just looking to unwind and soak up the #lakelife. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

The house is beautiful and the area is a must see. The only reason I have a four star is because of the kitchen. We had a party of four and the kitchen was lacking as far as utensils, air fryer, enough trays, and cookware. We are big on cooking and we felt very limited by what they had at the house and some items also need to be replaced as they were very old. The kitchen items too were not as organized so it was hard to navigate during cooking. The I’ve wasn’t making ice when we needed it too even after the filter was replaced on the fridge. If you are a big party who is into cooking, it’ll be hard with a very limited amount of utensils, cookware, and no air fryer. Other than this, it truly can make it to a 5 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla Y.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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