Crane Lakehouse on Chatuge w/ Dock
House in Hiawassee, GA
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Sleeps 10! 3 Bdr + Bunkbed Cove & 3 Full Ba. Pvt Dock! iFi! Main floor has 2 bdrs (K & Q) w/ 2 full baths, living room w/ gas fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, dining & laundry. 6 Smart TVs. Board games & puzzles. Gas grill. Fire pit with comfortable seating, and a bubbly hot tub to sink into after a day on the lake! 4 kayaks, 2 SUPs, 1 canoe & life jackets.
Dog friendly with $100 fee per. 2 dogs max.
Dual drip/Keurig coffee maker.
Kitchen- Basics plus turkey roasting pan, crock pot, 2 large stock pots, hand mixer.
Host Cancellation Policy: any reservations cancelled will receive an 96% refund, (4% is charged for credit card transactions and isn't refunded from our payment processing company.
We leave you alone to make the best of memories! Make yourselves at home. If you do need immediate assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re just a phone call or message away.
How far to:
Hiawassee Town Square - 1.5 miles, Ingles Market - 1.5 miles or 1.2 via Bell St., Chatuge Regional Hospital - 1.7 miles,
Ga. Mountain Fairgrounds -2.2 miles, Helen, Ga.22.1 miles
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 dining options, Things to Do, Shopping, Hiking and Waterfall Trails. Wineries with live events and tastings are plentiful! And just a short 25 min drive 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.
WE WANT TO SEE POSTS OF YOUR SENSATIONAL PICS ENJOYING OUR PROPERTY!
#lakechatugebungalow
Steep wide driveway.
NEAREST COMMERCIAL AIRPORT: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (~approximately 110 miles away)
McGhee Tyson Airport (109 miles), Asheville Regional Airport (113 miles), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (130 miles)
Dog friendly with $100 fee per. 2 dogs max.
Dual drip/Keurig coffee maker.
Kitchen- Basics plus turkey roasting pan, crock pot, 2 large stock pots, hand mixer.
Host Cancellation Policy: any reservations cancelled will receive an 96% refund, (4% is charged for credit card transactions and isn't refunded from our payment processing company.
We leave you alone to make the best of memories! Make yourselves at home. If you do need immediate assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re just a phone call or message away.
How far to:
Hiawassee Town Square - 1.5 miles, Ingles Market - 1.5 miles or 1.2 via Bell St., Chatuge Regional Hospital - 1.7 miles,
Ga. Mountain Fairgrounds -2.2 miles, Helen, Ga.22.1 miles
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 dining options, Things to Do, Shopping, Hiking and Waterfall Trails. Wineries with live events and tastings are plentiful! And just a short 25 min drive 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.
WE WANT TO SEE POSTS OF YOUR SENSATIONAL PICS ENJOYING OUR PROPERTY!
#lakechatugebungalow
Steep wide driveway.
NEAREST COMMERCIAL AIRPORT: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (~approximately 110 miles away)
McGhee Tyson Airport (109 miles), Asheville Regional Airport (113 miles), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (130 miles)
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Hiawassee, GA
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Reviews
10.0
Wonderful location, very nice house. Walk down to boat dock was a challenge for our 84 year old friend with a new hip.
10.0
This house was a nice central location for my siblings to celebrate my brother’s 70th birthday. We really enjoyed the lake access and dock. The kitchen was nicely set up for cooking which was important to us. The house was just a short drive from town but was very private and quiet.
10.0
Great location by grocery and marina. We were able to keep our boat rental overnight because of the dock that is in good condition. 3 bedrooms are large. Great to have 2 living room areas. No complaints.
8.0
This was our second stay at the property. We love the location and the view from the dock is amazing. The house is well stocked and has plenty of room for all. We rented a boat from Lake Chatuge Marina and had a blast tubing and exploring the lake.
8.0
We were a family group of 9. Age range 77 to 8 yrs. Everyone enjoyed the week. We were able to rent a boat for the younger kids to go tubing, and as it turned out, they had a hard time getting enough time on the tube as they were having to share with their parents. Lol. Lots of swimming off the dock and lots of early morning coffee on porch listening to the birds. Having the extra downstairs Living area and extra kitchen for the teenagers and younger kids was great. Overall, great trip. Wouldn’t hesitate to rent again.
8.0
We had a great family vacation!
10.0
We had a great time at the Crane Lakehouse. House is well kept and appointed, surrounded by trees, while having a good view of Lake Chatuge from the primary living area.
We used the dock for a boat rental and enjoyed swimming from it and using the paddle boards stored at the house.
Only criticism is the mattress in the master bedroom is very hard. With 3 bedrooms this was not an issue for us.
10.0
This has to be the best house with the best owners. I have never been to that lake before and OMG is was amazing. Also the owners were absolutely amazing. I was up there with 3 teenagers and 2 other dads. They loaned us life jackets for the boat we rented, and also let us use their personal fishing net. Can’t wait to book this house again!!!
10.0
My first visit to this property and it was a great one. Beautiful home and property and good communication with the property management. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it highly.
10.0
Great Lake property that’s close to everything!
8.0
Really enjoyed this home and the town of Hiawassee. Very relaxing and peaceful. Would definitely stay here again. Convenient to town and other points of interest. Would love to see some more attention paid to outside maintenance and lighting especially if I were planning to stay in warmer weather. Overall a good experience.
10.0
Great property with plenty of room for our 9 family members. We enjoyed the woods, water and fellowship. We were able to rent a boat at the local marina. What a beautiful lake with mountains all around! Extremely convenient to town.
8.0
We had a great time with our family. Outside lighting could be better.
10.0
We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect.
10.0
This property met and exceeded our expectations! There is plenty of room for the whole family. Having a kitchen on both the first and second floor made it so nice to vacation with extended family. The dock, kayaks, paddle boards, and fire pit made for great memories. The very best part of our experience had to be our host, Priscilla. She was prompt to respond to questions and concerns. She also went WAY above and beyond on the day that AC stopped running due to a clogged drain line. She came over right away and determined the problem while speaking to the AC repairman by phone. Next, she actually climbed into the scorching attic and proceeded to make a temporary fix until the AC repairman could get there the next morning. To say we were pleased with her efforts to ensure our comfort would be an understatement!
10.0
Tons of space for us and has everything you need for cooking. Dock and view is beautiful. Would definitely return!
10.0
Plenty of room for everyone! Kitchen well stocked with necessities and the home had everything you would need! Lovely to have kayaks and SUPs! We had so much fun and will return!
10.0
We loved the view and the paddle boards and kayaks. Tons of room for the family. Great overall!
10.0
We throughly enjoyed this house. We come up every summer and bring our jet skis and sometimes the boat. We brought both and had the best time out on the water. The house was very roomy and had all the items needed for cooking, even the marshmallow holders for the fire pit. There were more then enough blankets and pillows and plenty of space for everyone to hang out together. I would stay again for sure!
10.0
I treated myself and my family for two weeks to celebrate my 70th birthday. I could not have chosen a better property in which to do so. The amount of space, variety of activities, and just the beauty of the place could not have been any better! The icing on the cake was its proximity to Atlanta. This allowed everyone who needed to go home for a bit, to do so, and easily come right back.
Priscilla helped us throughout our stay if we had any questions and could not have been any nicer.
Can’t wait to return!
8.0
The lake is very peaceful. Owner was very good at communicating with us and friendly. The inside kitchen was beautiful. There were a lot of extras as far as kayaks and canoe and paddle boards and fire pit that were a lot of fun. The things that could be improved are a deep clean as far as inside cabinets and rugs. The toilets also kept plugging up. Had a great time!
10.0
The house was so beautiful and so clean and spacious. It fit our 5 children and 4 adults very comfortably with room to spare. The lake was gorgeous with a great view of the sunset. We will likely stay here again in the future!
8.0
Very nice, a little mix up on check in day lock box location was different than stated in email. House was very nice
10.0
Huge, immaculately clean rental house! Accommodations were perfect for various family members in our group. The property manager, Priscilla, was wonderful to work with.
10.0
This was a lovely decorated house with a spacious kitchen that allowed for a lot of cooking with the family of 7 for the holidays. The view of the lake and mountains was beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed the location as we visited several small mountain towns including Helen, Haysville, Hiawassee, Blairsville and Blue Ridge during our stay. Highly recommend!
10.0
Clean, well styled lake house close to nearby activities! On lake with gear!
10.0
Excellent
5.0
We loved thelocation of this house. We were close to everything we needed. The view was amazing and the house was spotless. The hot tub was a nice surprise. We highly recommend it and will be staying there again.
10.0
We came to sail and it was great! The property, dock, home and Hiawassee hospitality were amazing. The concierge took care of every detail and our expectations were exceeded.
10.0
Lake Chatuge is a beautiful lake nestled in the mountains. We had awesome sunsets from the included dock. We brought our boat and kept in the slip.. House was very nice and clean. Very well stocked kitchen. We would definitely stay here again!
8.0
My family enjoyed a pleasant week at this rental. The lake is beautiful and the kids utilized the Kayaks which they enjoyed. While the weather wasn't always cooperating, I enjoyed sitting on the covered porch viewing the lake and catching up on some much needed reading.
6.0
Dock issues
My husband and I came to lake for part of our honeymoon, specifically choosing this property because it was on the water with a private dock. We got there Monday afternoon and starting on Wednesday morning workers were on our dock, making it impossible for us to be on the lake. We messaged the owners and the property manager called to apologize, letting us know a new dock was being put in (something that was not previously communicated to me), and told me we could use the dock directly next door, as it was owned by the same people and the house was not being used. This arrangement worked well for the rest of Wednesday, but then the house and dock next door became occupied so we were back to being without a dock until Friday afternoon. It was incredibly frustrating, as we did not get to enjoy the lake as we wanted for our honeymoon and the communication to let us know this would happen was poor. Had I know that this was going to be an issue, I would have found a different house to stay, especially given the amount of money we paid.
Otherwise, the house was clean and well stocked. The kayaks and SUPs provided were nice, though we didn’t get to use them every day as we had hoped.
10.0
Great Lake Visit
What a hidden Gem. While it was a small walk down to the lake it was well worth it. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards along with fishing off of the dock. Our kids really enjoyed swimming in the lake and fires at night. Couldn't have asked for a better location or accommodations. We will definitely be back
10.0
Best VRBO I have ever stayed at!
Easy transaction prompt communication and We couldn’t have been happier with the location and accommodations! More than we needed but with short notice the availability was there and we are so glad we chose this place!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Hiawassee?
The average price for a rental in Hiawassee is R 4,829 per night. This rental is R 2,599 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Crane Lakehouse on Chatuge w/ Dock. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Crane Lakehouse on Chatuge w/ Dock. Enjoy the water!
Is Crane Lakehouse on Chatuge w/ Dock pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Crane Lakehouse on Chatuge w/ Dock?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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