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Waterview Retreat - In town convenience with beautiful Lake & Mountain Views

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to Hiawassee's Water View Retreat, nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance of Main Street. From the bay windows and large windows of the living room, take in panoramic views of Lake Chatuge and surrounding mountains while you unwind with family or enjoy your morning coffee on the screened back porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterview Retreat - In town convenience with beautiful Lake & Mountain Views

Visit your next home away from home! Enjoy what this quaint property has to offer from the quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance of Main Street. From the property, all you hear are the birds chirping and boats in the distance. When you enter the home, you are invited in by a panoramic view of the mountains and Lake Chatuge through the bay windows of the dining room and the large windows and door of the living room. You can step onto the screened back porch for a peaceful morning coffee or evening drink, where you have the privacy from the foliage with a beautiful view of the shimmering water and the mountains surrounding the lake. Hiawassee’s Water View Retreat is fun for the whole family including your furry family members! We allow a maximum of two dogs with an additional fee.

Enjoy the comforts of home with a full kitchen equipped with a gas stove, full refrigerator and freezer, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Note: there is not a food disposal. The kitchen also includes a blender, crockpot, toaster, and Keurig coffee maker. The kitchen contains all dish-ware, glassware, and utensils.

The view can also be enjoyed through the large windows of the master bedroom which includes an on suite with a beautiful walk in shower with handicap accessibility, double sinks, and commode with a heated seat and bidet. The master bedroom is furnished with a king bed, dressers, and smart TV, and includes a walk in closet. This bedroom is best suited for the guest who enjoys sleeping in without being woken up by the sun.


The yellow room is furnished with a queen bed, armoire, and smart TV. This room includes an on suite with a handicap accessible shower and commode. This room is best suited for the guest who likes to sleep in, but tolerates some light.

The green room is furnished with a queen bed, closet and dresser, and smart TV. This room is best suited for the guest that enjoys waking up with the sun.

Each bathroom and bedroom comes complete with freshly cleaned linens and 4 pillows on each bed.

Enjoy the outdoors while staying on the property. The gorgeous views continue into the yard where you can enjoy s’mores over the fire pit and dinner at the picnic table. Guests are welcome to toss the football or frisbee in the wide open yard. Please note the yard is NOT fenced in. If bringing your pup, please take precautions if they do not have a good recall. There are many small animals and other dogs in the neighborhood. The garage contains a foosball table for rainy days or evenings. Fishing rods are also available for your use at the lake. Note there is no boat dock associated with this property. The boat dock across the street is PRIVATE PROPERTY. Please refrain from accessing that boat dock and walking through the neighbors yard. There is public access across the street from the property for swimming or fishing and can provide the picture to make sure you are accessing the public space.

For rainy days or family nights in, enjoy the board games we provide in the living room hutch.

The local amenities include Ingles grocery store within 2 minutes from the house. Local breweries, wineries, and restaurants are close by and within the surrounding towns. Enjoy the lake by boat or jet ski at Boundary Waters Marina within 10 minutes from the house. If you enjoy hiking, there are many hikes including waterfall hikes and portion of the Appalachian Trail within 20 minutes from the property. If you enjoy antiquing, there are many to choose from along Main Street in town.

With the wide variety of family friendly activities, we know you will love staying at Hiawassee’s Water View Retreat!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

NO access to the boat dock located across the street. That is private property.
Do not trespass on neighbors property, please use the public road to access the public lake access.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Dogs only and must be approved in advance

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

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Hiawassee, GA

What's nearby

  • Chatuge Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hiwassee River - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Chatuge Regional Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hamilton Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterview Retreat - In town convenience with beautiful Lake & Mountain Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterview Retreat - In town convenience with beautiful Lake & Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterview Retreat - In town convenience with beautiful Lake & Mountain Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterview Retreat - In town convenience with beautiful Lake & Mountain Views located?

Located in the heart of Hiawassee, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Chatuge Lake, Hiwassee River, and Chattahoochee National Forest. Chatuge Regional Hospital and Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Waterview Retreat - In town convenience with beautiful Lake & Mountain Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very good location and the owners have the house well supplied and updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in a very convenient location. This is the second time we have stayed here, as it works perfectly for our family. The screen porch is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

Quiet cozy home

We are second time guest! We love the convenience of being so close to town, food places,grocery store ect. Not to mention it's a very quiet location and family friendly !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and in an excellent location for going all over North Georgia and parts of North Carolina. Traveled to several waterfalls and to Fields of Wood just outside of Murphy, NC.Does need a little bush trimming and trees trimmed to see the lake view better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Great stay- Going back!

Very clean and comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

Quiet cozy place !

We loved our stay ! It's so close to everything you may want or need, very quiet, clean and the host is super responsive !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey F.

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

Right in the middle of everything

Awesome place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla C.

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

Waterview retreat

Great place to stay, the place is clean and well maintain. Walking distance to the lake, a couple a minutes to town for groceries. Kevin has been accommodating in all our needs. Kitchen is fully equipped. Will always come back to this property
Stayed 33 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Jack & Mary

We are always excited to return to this property. It’s clean, comfortable, well equipped and in a great location!
Stayed 19 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest G.

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

Great place

The home was located perfectly in the middle of everything. The home is very nice and cozy. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeAne C.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay at Lakeview Retreat. The house was very clean and comfortable. The property was in a location walkable to town and a short drive to many restaurants and outdoor activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Awesome stay!

Great location, super clean, spacious and cozy. Having coffee on the screened in porch, watching the clouds move over the mountains is a great way to greet the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia A.

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

Nice Hiawassee Retreat

Good location, comfortable rooms and common area. Enjoyed the complimentary K-cups. Just a short walk to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

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

Great location

The house was very nice, clean, well stocked, and homey. We enjoyed the lake view, the easy walk to the lake, the fire pit, even the neighbors were nice. The house was close to stores, attractions and even the pickleball courts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay B., Parrish, FL

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

Nice Quiet Getaway

We stayed at this house at the end of February. Was very comfortable and centrally located in Hiawassee, close to restaurants and stores. We would definitely recommend this house for your next visit to Hiawassee.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

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

10 out of 10

Great property and a great place to visit. We would highly recommend this property to anyone coming to the area. The next time we visit, we will definitely book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bob H.

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

Stunning Views And Beautiful Location

Great property… we will almost definitely book again… Kevin and his wife were great to work with regarding a few little things that came up…
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neringa M.

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

Lovely house

Beautiful and spacious place.Stayed with family and pets Great location close to Main Street and lake . Highly recommend !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade D.

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

Fishing trip

We had a great stay. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

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

Beautiful home in great location!

Hosts were extremely helpful with questions and very quick to respond. Lovely home with awesome views!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Family get away

It's a comortable and clean property with a convenient location. Downside, renters not cleaning up after dogs outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

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

Great location.

We arrived and my wife felt at home as soon as we entered the house. We have stayed at several places local to this one and this is by far her favorite spot. We plan on returning in the future for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

robert m.

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

overall enjoyed stay

The house was nice and comfortable. Especially enjoyed the porch. The house was clean except that the refrigerator was not cleaned and trash was left in trash cans in bathrooms. Outside area was also very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Jack and Mary

Whenever we are @ 605 Waterview, we feel like we’re home Very friendly neighborhood, great location, beautiful view, clean and nice property! Great Host!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie B.

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

Great Stay

We really enjoyed this property….it was in town and convenient to all things!!! The Best part was being able to bring our dog…she loved the back screened in porch!!! This house has plenty of space and we felt secure with other houses/people around us!! Owners were a phone text/call away which was super nice!!! Would definitely stay here AGAIN 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024