Mountain retreat in the sought-after McElroy Mountain neighborhood of Big Canoe. Perfectly positioned near the North Gate, walking trails, dog parks, pool, bocce courts, and community amenities, this beautifully updated home offers the ideal combination of convenience, comfort, and mountain charm. Meticulously maintained and extensively improved, recent updates include eight new Infinity fiberglass windows, new carpet, updated lighting, professional driveway sealing, newer driveway and retaining walls, HVAC replacement, hardwood flooring upgrades, gutters, and more. The roof was installed in 2011 and professionally re-inspected in 2025. An open floor plan features a family room/keeping room that flows into a newly renovated kitchen with quartz countertops, designer backsplash, updated sink and faucet, painted cabinetry, and under-cabinet lighting. The adjoining Great Room flows seamlessly through French doors to an expansive screened porch, creating an inviting indoor-outdoor living space where you can enjoy cool mountain breezes, morning coffee, and gatherings with family and friends. A thoughtfully designed bedroom layout provides exceptional privacy, with a spacious primary suite with loft area occupying the upper level, a guest bedroom and bath on the main floor for their convenience, and an additional bedroom and bath on the terrace level. That lower level also includes a game room for your entertainment. Hardwood flooring throughout much of the home adds warmth and character, while large windows fill the interior with natural light. Outside, mature landscaping, flowering shrubs, and seasonal daffodils create a picturesque setting. Enjoy peaceful evenings watching the moon rise over McElroy Mountain and experience the tranquility that makes Big Canoe one of North Georgia's most desirable mountain communities. Offering timeless mountain character, modern updates, and an exceptional location, this move-in-ready home is the perfect opportunity to embrace the Big Canoe lifestyle. Buyer to verify all information and dimensions deemed important.