Red Door Retreat & Cottage on Lake Chatuge

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Hiawassee, GA

Chatuge Lake1 min walk
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds5 min drive
Hamilton Gardens6 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

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. Keurig. Dining table that seats 12. Island with 4 stools. Screened Porch w/ sofa, chairs & bed swing. Stone patio w/ cafe lights & dining furniture for 6.
Charcoal grill.
Hot Tub!
Private Dock! Fire Pit!

Cottage features 2 Bdr & 2 Ba.
(1) Master QUEEN Bedroom with Ensuite tub/shower combo. (2)
Guest Bunk Bedroom. One Bunk bed, 2 FULL. Guest Bath with tub/shower combo.

Open Plan Living & Dining Area, well-appointed Kitchen. Island with 3 bar stools. Keurig. Smart TV. Laundry Room. Outdoor dining that seats 4. Charcoal grill. Hot Tub!

Cornhole. 3 kayaks.

Convenient location near the town of Hiawassee with local restaurants, theater, antique shops and more.
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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!

Property manager

Chatuge Home Concierge

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Front entrance with stairs to lower level.

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

This vacation home is located in Cedar Cliff, a neighborhood in Hiawassee, and is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chattahoochee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest, while Cherokee Homestead Exhibit and Clay's Corner are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and Hamilton Gardens. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Hiawassee, GA

What's nearby

Chatuge Lake - 1 min walk
Boundary Waters Marina - 5 min drive
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - 5 min drive
Hamilton Gardens - 6 min drive
Brasstown Bald Mountain - 34 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Denton Grill - 9 min drive
Marina Station - 5 min drive
Dairy Queen - 7 min drive
Hiawassee Brew - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Door Retreat & Cottage on Lake Chatuge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Door Retreat & Cottage on Lake Chatuge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Door Retreat & Cottage on Lake Chatuge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Red Door Retreat & Cottage on Lake Chatuge located?

This family-friendly Hiawassee vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Chatuge Lake and Chattahoochee National Forest. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and Hamilton Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anita M., Acworth, Ga

Feb 4, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Marie K.

Jan 1, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Dec 5, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Bob S., Woodstock

Jul 15, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Jul 11, 2023

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