A must-see, spectacular, custom-built, lodge-style cabin in a peaceful, UNRESTRICTED setting only minutes from Lake Chatuge and downtown Hiawassee. This warm and inviting home was built and occupied by the current owners. It has wood finishes throughout, including stunning hand scraped hardwood floors, soaring ceilings and two gorgeous stacked-stone fireplaces, one in the great room and one on the primary deck. The deck provides magnificent year-round lake and multi-layered mountain views and wonderful entertainment space, complete with a service bar and beverage fridge. This home would be an excellent investment for a vacation rental or a great gathering place for the whole family. The primary with ensuite bath and a half-bath are on the main floor. The home can sleep 10 - upstairs you'll find two bedrooms, another full bath and a spacious loft already equipped with twin log beds. The lower-level guest suite includes a den/game/TV area, with a wood-burning stove, spacious sleeping quarters, a full bath and another deck with stunning views. Also downstairs are a workshop and a one car garage. This area is renowned for its natural beauty and amenities. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy multiple pristine golf courses, fishing, boating, hiking (with a plethora of waterfalls), and pickleball. Entertainment options include Harrah's Valley River Casino in nearby Murphy and a variety of restaurants, including many excellent fine dining establishments, in Hiawassee, Young Harris and Blairsville in Georgia and Hayesville and Murphy in North Carolina. It is home to the North Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and Anderson Music Hall, offering wonderful festivals, events, and popular musicians throughout the year. The area boasts several wineries, the Brasstown Valley Resort and the John C Campbell Folk School. Sold with the few furnishings currently in the home. The adjoining one-acre lot with pole barn is also available for purchase with this property.