Book Now for Summer! Sunsets, Dock, Hot Tub, Lakefront

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Lower deck space and grassy back yard area

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning

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Blairsville, GA

Nottely Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Vogel State Park
‪32 min drive‬
Blue Ridge Lake
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Happy Retreat on beautiful Lake Nottely in the mountains of North Georgia. Escape the city and come stay at Happy Retreat, about 2 hours from Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Knoxville.

Our home was recently renovated and features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a gourmet kitchen, open living/dining space, incredible screen porch and multiple decks with hot tub to relax in. Play on our 4 kayaks or bring your own boat, jet ski and water toys or rent from multiple marinas on the lake and use our private dock.

The house is great for family gatherings or cozy for two!

The main level has a large, gourmet kitchen that is fully stocked with all your cooking needs, open family room and dining area. This level has a bedroom (king) with private bath and a second bedroom (king) off the kitchen area with full bath. All main level areas have access to the 60-foot screen porch from the open living space or either bedroom! Enjoy a wall of glass windows/doors give sweeping views of the lake from all living spaces.

The screened porch is a favorite location at Happy Retreat! Views are simply amazing from here. We have a large deck off the screen porch for grilling, dining, soaking in the hot tub and relaxing overlooking the lake. Towards the waters edge we have a large deck and covered pavilion with a fan and stone fireplace, with firewood provided. Enjoy sunbathing, time around the fireplace roasting s’mores and dining by the lake.

The main living space has a gas log fireplace and ceiling fans in all rooms and screen porch to help make you more comfortable. There is a 50-inch Smart TV in the living space and Smart TV’s in all bedrooms, very fast Fiber Internet and central heating and air conditioning.

The basement level has a game room and full bathroom. A separate bedroom is set up for a kids or family sleeping area containing a queen, a separate twin, a full/twin bunk and a convertible sofa. An additional room contains a queen and twin bunk beds. The basement holds plenty of entertainment with an air hockey table, brand new arcade game, 2 televisions, dvd/vcr, library and beverage refrigerator.

Please see our Welcome Guide for a list of the MANY things to do in the area!

We do have 4 cameras on the exterior of the home, doorbell, two viewing the trash cans, to ensure trash removal, and of the dock, to monitor water level since we are on a reservoir lake. Nottely is a reservoir lake - during the late fall until early spring water may not be available at the dock. Please use TVA resources to see typical averages, or please inquire if we anticipate water at dock during your stay. Spring 2025 - Dock is already floating!

UCSTR License #008684

Property manager

Lauren McLeroy

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guest must sign rental agreement

Maximum Occupancy is 8 guest

No Pets, No Parties, No Smoking

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 20282093362

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Blairsville

Located in Blairsville, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Old Union Golf Course and Crane Creek Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Union County Farmers Market and Victoria's Center. Village Boutique and Tank Town USA are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Blairsville, GA

What's nearby

Nottely Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 29 min drive - 30.2 km
Vogel State Park - 32 min drive - 33.6 km
Blue Ridge Lake - 37 min drive - 30.7 km
Hiwassee River - 47 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

‪Brothers Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
‪Halfway Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Cott Beverages USA - ‬10 min drive
‪WSR Dining Hall - ‬21 min drive
‪Papaw's Trading Post Bac-Yard BBQ - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book Now for Summer! Sunsets, Dock, Hot Tub, Lakefront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Book Now for Summer! Sunsets, Dock, Hot Tub, Lakefront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book Now for Summer! Sunsets, Dock, Hot Tub, Lakefront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book Now for Summer! Sunsets, Dock, Hot Tub, Lakefront located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Chattahoochee National Forest and Nottely Lake. Old Union Golf Course and Nantahala National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

13 July 2024

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

Family getaway

We traveled from florida with our family. This house was amazing and had all the amenities you could ask for. We enjoyed fishing, swimming and boating from the dock. The sunset views from the dock were amazing. Everyone enjoyed all the deer that would pass through the neighborhood. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K., Hilton Head Island, SC

13 August 2023

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

Beautiful stay!

Enjoyed our stay! The house is fully stocked with kitchen items, towels, and games. The view is gorgeous, just as pictured. We had an amazing time playing in the water and connecting with family!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika E.

30 July 2023

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

Cozy home with beautiful views

My family had a wonderful experience! The home was very clean and the perfect size for two large families with kids. So many positive things to say about this property…The downstairs area was the perfect kids retreat — our group enjoyed hours of fun at the air hockey table. The main level’s open space was great for socializing, playing games (lots of fun board games and puzzles) and enjoying meals (kitchen equipped with lots of cooking gadgets). There were plenty of cozy blankets, lots of lake towels and very comfortable beds. The extra large washing machine and dryer was a bonus. The spacious screened porch was one of our favorite spots to dine, relax and enjoy the spectacular lake sunsets. Above all, the outdoor area was incredible — nicely manicured grass area for the kids to play, deck with fireplace for s’mores (had to buy our own wood), and the perfect dock for our boat rental. The only “nice to have” for this property would have been a paddle board and/or kayak (however we bought an inflatable paddle board at the last minute which worked great). The owners provided lots of information about the area and were very responsive with any questions we had. We would definitely consider visiting this beautiful home in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

5 June 2023

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

Lake Getaway

Excellent location for acccess to the lake for all water activities; skiing, tubing, fishing, swimming, or just lakeside hanging out. The deck near the water is a great feature to serve as a place to eat, hangout, or have a fire in the evening. Unlike a lot of properties, it has a short walk and gentle slope to to the lake. The property location is easy to access and plenty of parking with a circular driveway. A short drive to Blairsville or Murphy. Our family had a great week at the property!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luann H.

5 January 2023

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

One of the best places we have stayed!!

This house was amazing! It is beyond fully stalked with everything you need in the kitchen to cook and the bathrooms. Tons of towels to use, both inside and outside. Perfect for our family size with plenty of room for everyone!! Overall great great place, you will not be disappointed!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

23 November 2022

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Family get together

Loved the place! Very clean, good amenities, hot tub worked well, they had games to play, worked well for 10 adults. The only semi complaint I have is that the furnace kept waking me up bc we had the bedroom that had the loud furnace in it. Would definitely stay here again but would love to in the summer to enjoy the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwen W.

7 November 2022

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

You'll be happy if you stay here

This is a lovely rental home very well appointed. The beds are very comfortable and there are plenty of towels and extra blankets. The kitchen has everything needed and then extra. The covered deck was perfect for early morning wake ups and the hot tub was a wonderful way to end the day.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

29 September 2022

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

LOVED this place so much!

We had two families (including 5 kids) who needed a little getaway. This was the PERFECT place for us! Great spaces to all be together, but plenty of space when anyone needed time to themselves. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen we have ever seen. The beds were super comfortable plus they offered plenty of extra towels and blankets. They also had indoor blankets for cozying up on the couch, and outdoor blankets for sipping morning coffee when it was still chilly outside. Our only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer! But we definitely hope to be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William W., Acworth

17 September 2022

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

Family Fun on the Lake

We had a great time at this wonderful home on Lake Nottely. It had plenty of room for our family of 12. The kids played air hockey and Jenga. We had smores on the deck by the outdoor fireplace. We rented a pontoon boat and used the dock for our lake access touring. Very clean place with all the amenities you need. Thanks Lauren!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn C.

8 August 2022

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Amazing property!!

The house and property were amazing!! Pictures don’t even do it justice. It was so clean, kitchen had everything you needed, and every little touch - was thought of! We will be back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary C.

28 July 2022

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Wonderful stay!!

We loved the property it was just perfect for our family of 11!! We all so enjoyed it!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari L.

17 July 2022

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

Wonderful Family Getaway

We had a great time at Happy Retreat with our kids and grandkids. The house offers plenty of space for everyone to spread out from the awesome screened porch with a fabulous lake view, the deck with the hot tub, the large grassy backyard, and the lakeside gazebo. It was an easy walk down to the dock where we spent hours swimming and fishing off the dock, paddle boarding and kayaking. The gazebo by the lake is wonderful for evening marshmallow roasts. And everyone loved the hot tub!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

11 July 2022

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Family Fun

The property was super clean! Beautiful Lake View. Brought our boat for water sports, rope swing and fishing. Swimming off the dock was a daily event for the whole family. Hope to stay again!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tasha M.

22 June 2022

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

An awesome house on the lake!

This house is spacious, clean, well stocked, and in a great location! Lauren is sweet and answered all our questions quickly. My family of 4, my parents, my sister, & my nephew (8 total people) all stayed in the house and we had plenty of room. The house was clean and nicely decorated. It also has everything in it that you would need. The kitchen is well stocked, there are beach towels, lots of board & card games, puzzles, books, extra blankets, & yard games. The kids loved the big back yard to play in! The mountain views and sunsets are amazing. Every night we were on the back porch or down at the gazebo watching the sun set. The outdoor firepit on the lake was wonderful. The kids loved doing s'mores! We also enjoyed the hot tub. There is a boat ramp right down the road, which was very convenient for us since we brought our boat. The driveway at the house is large and we were able to fit 2 cars, a boat trailer, and a truck with room to spare. The dock at the house is nice and we loved that we could just tie up our boat each night and not have to worry about pulling it out of the water daily. The neighbors we met in the community were all so nice and welcoming. Each day we saw several deer in the front and back yards. The lake is quiet, which made tubing and skiing easy to do. The kids loved jumping off the cliffs, swinging from the rope swings and exploring the different islands on the lake. Overall we absolutely loved this house and can't wait to come back next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

17 January 2022

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A Host for Comfort

This property is beautiful and set up so smartly for vacationing families. We had a short-notice trip for a funeral with lots of family trying to come in from all over the country. A group of us were able to stay here and share memories and fellowship good for the soul! The beds (all of them) were SO comfortable, plenty of towels, extra pillows and blankets (it was a COLD weekend). All ages found things to do and areas to hang out. We didn't use the outside amenities much (did I mention it was cold??), but we're looking forward to booking again in the warmer months. We had a small hiccup with a water heater that wasn't working, but Lauren & Mike got with us quickly and we were able to trouble shoot the problem and get it working again. We've stayed in several rental properties over the last 5 years, and this is by far my favorite for overall layout, amenities, and host - and it couldn't have come at a better time as our family mourned the loss of a loved one. Thank you so very much!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa W., Stuart, Florida

31 December 2021

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

House in a great location to explore the mountains.

We had an enjoyable stay and the house is well stocked and equipped. It’s great for two families. We visited in between Christmas and New Years, we were unaware that the lake is drained during the winter and were disappointed that we could not let the younger boys fish from the dock. Knowing that I would have preferred to stay here during the summer months.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monique A.

30 November 2021

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

A Peaceful Respite in a Lovely Location

Our family just spent a wonderful 5 days in this charming, comfortable home that is beautifully situated with a fabulous view! The pretty sunrises over the peaceful lake, the many deer roaming the area, and the nightly gatherings around the fire pit were all a much needed reset from city living. We felt like we had taken a step back in time. The grounds are well maintained, and all the outdoor living spaces are terrific and well cared for. The house was clean, tastefully decorated, and spacious, with all the comforts of home. It was fully stocked with everything we could have needed! The owners take great pride in their home and it shows. Lauren was always available and friendly. Overall, it was an excellent experience, we enjoyed every second of our stay! We would highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

14 November 2021

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

Fantastic!

Absolutely fantastic! This cabin had everything needed for a wonderful weekend. Extremely clean and beautiful and the layout was perfect. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Shirley C.

23 October 2021

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It was nice

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John and Angie F.

14 October 2021

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We had a wonderful time. The lake is beautiful!

Very comfortable and clean. Perfect landscaping for playing games outside. Cabins nearby are on levels too high for easy access to lake and parking. Loved everything about this cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Q.

12 September 2021

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This place is literally perfect

An absolutely gorgeous property with so many awesome hang out spots. A serious treat with a great view. Beautiful kitchen and tons of charm.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corey G.

7 September 2021

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

Perfect spot on Lake Nottely

Great location on Lake Nottely with an awesome view of the lake & mountains. The place seems recently renovated and was perfect for two families. We loved the outside decks which is a lot bigger than the pictures. We’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

24 July 2021

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Wonderful property and fabulous location.

This property is wonderful for a large family and was a great location. Lauren has thought of everything you would ever need! The kids enjoyed fishing off the doc and swimming in the lake. The screened porch was perfect for those rainy days and the dining table was large enough for a great family game of cards. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

7 July 2021

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Excellent location

We had two families with teenage kids ages 13 to 18 in the house was perfect for us. Owner was easy to communicate with and provides everything and when I say everything I mean everything and multiple supplies of everything so no need to really bring anything besides yourselves and your clothes. The house is on a perfect spot on the lake. Easy to rent a boat and has a great dock with a deck to hang out enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Would definitely come back here again

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

3 July 2021

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Great Lake House

My family with kids [12-17] and grandparents stayed here for family vacation. Everyone had a great time. The house is right on the water and we were able to swim and fish. Things such as dishwasher tabs and dish soap etc were all provided, which was nice. We would stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lauren McLeroy

This home has been in our family for over 20 years. We have recently undergone a complete renovation! We are excited to now share this beautiful spot with visitors!

Why they chose this property

Fantastic lakefront property with dock and beautiful sunset, lake and mountain views!

What makes this property unique

This home is comfy for 2 people, but also great for a large family to spread out! Our 60ft screened porch is fantastic for year-round relaxing and views! We have an additonal grilling dining deck and a lakefront deck with covered area and fireplace, perfect for roasting marshmellows!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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