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Beautiful Rustic Timberframe Lake House and Boat House Amid Trees

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Swimming cove in the rain, looking down lake toward Mathis Dam about  4 mi East
Exterior
From loft toward lake on a rainy day
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10233.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lakemont, GA
  • Lake Rabun
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Minnehaha Falls
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1--Loft

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2--Master

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3--Downstairs Bunkroom

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4--Cozy Corner

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5--Trundle Bed in Fam Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1--Main level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2--Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Rustic Timberframe Lake House and Boat House Amid Trees

WONDERFUL LAKE HOUSE. THIS HOUSE HAS A 3 NIGHT MINIMUM, AND A MAXIMUM OF 10 GUESTS ALLOWED INCLUDING DAY GUESTS. POWER BOATS AND THE 2 BOAT HOISTS (WHICH ARE LOCATED INSIDE THE BOATHOUSE) ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE RENTAL. The comfortable 3 level timber frame was built in 1999. Sleeps up to 10. Upstairs: one open loft bedroom with double bed; main floor: 1 bedroom with double bed. Downstairs: 1 corner bedroom with 4 bunkbeds, 1 windowless corner BR with 2 single beds , and 1 trundle bed in family room. Please call with any questions or to book.

Huge picture windows overlook the broad sweeping 'treetops'' deck (two beautiful trees artfully growing through deck) then look across the Narrows of the lake way below, and then to forested ridges across the lake.

Old heart pine floors on main level, Berber carpet in loft , and slate floors on lower level main area with heart pine in bedrooms.

Steep pine panelled stairway with heart pine steps up to loft , and another down to lower level.

A slice of Canada in the far Northeast corner of Georgia with mature hardwoods: tall white pines, spruce, hemlock and fir trees . The house is settled on a slope with 100 steps through woods down to boathouse, and close to dirt road behind it. Property includes buffer of over 8 steep forested acres on Mt. Macy across dirt road .

The two story boathouse sits on the lake, complete with a partly covered upper deck plus adjoining dock and swimming cove. Great for entertaining or enjoying cocktails while watching the sun set over the Georgia mountains.

BE ADVISED THAT THERE ARE ALOT OF STEPS (AROUND 100) FROM THE HOUSE DOWN TO THE BOATHOUSE

Boathouse comes with a canoe and 2 kayaks, but power boats and boathouse boat hoists are EXCLUDED. Power boats and ski do's may be rented separately from independent boat rental companies, and attached to dock by two sets of (outside) boatwhips on either side of the boathouse during the rental. The boathouse offers a perfect setting for a hot summer's day swim, relaxing on floats, or fishing off of the dock. The boathouse also offers a slide, fun for young children. There is a tiny beach area in the foliage behind the dock on which the slide is located, where supervised young children can play in shallow water. Otherwise the water is 37 feet deep off the boathouse. .

Birdwatcher's paradise: wide variety of birds come to the feeders, and if you are quiet about an hour before midnight, the fearless FLYING SQUIRRELS will quietly swoop in to the feeders on the broad treetops deck, often in groups.

Other wildlife sighted on the property include an adult Black Bear doing a pirouette on our deck railing to reach the bird feeder, black racers, bullfrogs, water snakes, crows, numerous birds, chipmunks, squirrels, deer , bees and a wide variety of fish , some quite large. But this property is not for hunters.

Cleaning/laundry fee added.

Surcharge for multiple families or large groups to account for extra laundry and bed changing, and additional wear and tear.
Rabun County public accomodations tax IS 5% and State Sales Tax is 7%.

Property manager

Mr. LJ Craig at Ga. Mt. Rentals

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lakemont

Located in Lakemont, this cabin is on the waterfront. Tiger Mountain Vineyards and Rabun County Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tallulah Gorge State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lakemont, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Rabun - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shortline Trailhead - 16 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park - 16 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Minnehaha Falls - 21 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Seed Lake - 23 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 31 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Louie's On The Lake - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Glen-Ella Springs, A Select Registry Property-Tesla Destination - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Glen-Ella Springs Inn - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill & Barbeque - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Rustic Timberframe Lake House and Boat House Amid Trees pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Rustic Timberframe Lake House and Boat House Amid Trees?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Rustic Timberframe Lake House and Boat House Amid Trees?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Rustic Timberframe Lake House and Boat House Amid Trees located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Chattahoochee National Forest and Lake Rabun. Shortline Trailhead and Tallulah Gorge State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter M., Decatur

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location for relaxing and disconnecting from the world

This property is in a beautiful location on the lake. There are 130 steps from the boathouse to the house. The lake is beautiful and quiet, even on the weekends this time of year. We enjoyed canoeing on the lake in the mornings and going down to watch the sunset over the hill in the evening. The location is close to a number of hikes, waterfalls and trails around the lake and others 30-45 minutes away. We were given the wrong lock box code and home instructions, so checking in was a challenge. The property manager LJ, provided excellent problem resolution, communication and follow up. By the second evening the issues were corrected and we were offered a refund for the first night to make it right. Excellent management and customer service by LJ. The house would benefit from a deep cleaning, we expected more for the price. We will return to this property again. It checked off all the boxes for us. We enjoyed 10 days disconnecting from the world, enjoying the quiet and tranquility of the property, the lake and being surrounded with nature.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meagan S.

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

Best family weekend at the lake

We had such a wonderful time escaping for a few days to Lake Rabun and enjoying this beautiful home. We really appreciated being able to use the paddle boards and kayak to get out on to the water. Our boys loved the slide as well. We hope to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alden P.

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

Un lugar precioso

Justo como lo describen. Muy cómoda y espaciosa. Con una vista preciosa del lago. Nos encantó.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

lisa e.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Thanksgiving spent here.

Charming, winding mountain gravel road took us to this cozy home perched on the ridge overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun. Our family was very comfortable here. Would love to stay again in the Spring!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

We had a great time with family and friends!

Everything was exactly what the description said and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Perfect Stay on Lake Rabun

We vacationed in this beautiful Lake Rabun home for a week. The timber house is spacious, beautiful, and well-appointed!!! Plenty of porches, decks and outdoor spaces. This home is in a lovely location on the lake. Our family and friends enjoyed the boathouse and swim dock with its slide, as well as the canoes and kayaks available on the dock. Plenty of swimming and boating for everyone. Glen Ella Springs Restaurant is a 5 to 10 minute drive, and Minnehaha Falls is a short drive and hike as well. Although it rained a few times while we were there, there were plenty of games, activities, and books to read about the history of the Lake and Rabun County, as well as area wildlife. We would happily return for another stay!

About the host

Hosted by Mr. LJ Craig at Ga. Mt. Rentals

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We are a happy family with 3 late teen/young adult children, one of whom is married. We live in Atlanta and love the mountains and water. Lake Rabun perfectly combines both---and less than 100 mi door to door from our home. It is like going to another country.

Why they chose this property

Both of us grew up (small towns in Georgia and Connecticut) in nature, with happy memories of family gatherings in beautiful natural settings. We also love to hike. We wanted to recreate this for our children.

What makes this property unique

Little Mt. Macy (named for our beloved dog who now rests at the summit), over 8 steep forested acres across the road , was a deciding factor for us--a verdant buffer over which the moon rises on cold winter nights. The 'treetops' feel of the high open deck overlooking a steep slope to the lake far below, especially at night, is enchanting, especially when the wind blows and sighs through the huge white pines. The dense forest setting is also key. A timber frame, our house was finished by a renowned local builder who provided many delightful finishing touches, like artistic fanlike vents in the eaves. The kitchen and nearby rustic long dining table make entertaining effortless.

Languages:

English