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Living the Dream- Lakefront-Dock

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Hiawassee

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms3000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hiawassee, GA
  • Place, Chatuge Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Brasstown Bald Mountain
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hiawassee

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of this Hiawassee vacation home, you'll find Chatuge Lake and Chattahoochee National Forest. Chatuge Regional Hospital and Hiwassee River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Chatuge Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Brasstown Bald Mountain - 31 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Unicoi State Park - 35 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 37 min drive - 26.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Living the Dream- Lakefront-Dock

LIVING THE DREAM –That's life on Lake Chatuge in the North Georgia Mountains With a mixture of rustic & modern charm, this home features 5 bedrooms & 4 baths. Inside amenities include a pool table, ping pong, foosball, high speed internet, fireplace, games, & books. There are five smart TVs…one in each of the upstairs bedrooms, one in the main living room, and one in the terrace level living area. your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 14 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

984260

Frequently asked questions

How close is Living the Dream- Lakefront-Dock to the airport?

This vacation home is 97.3 mi (122-min drive) away from the Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Living the Dream- Lakefront-Dock have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Living the Dream- Lakefront-Dock offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Living the Dream- Lakefront-Dock?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Living the Dream- Lakefront-Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Living the Dream- Lakefront-Dock?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Living the Dream- Lakefront-Dock have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Living the Dream- Lakefront-Dock have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Living the Dream- Lakefront-Dock to downtown Hiawassee?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Hiawassee.

Living the Dream- Lakefront-Dock Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 96 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space for a family reunion!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Henry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The view was beautiful. Spacious home, lovely kitchen. Proximity to local businesses etc was great. Lots of gathering space for family activities. Many bathrooms. Very comfortable for our large family gatherings.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great- very clean, well equipped, lots of spaces for everyone to hang out in doors and outdoors. Fire pit, lake views and games tables were a big hit as well!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bret B.

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

Excellent family house

Big house with lots of bedrooms and bathrooms, a huge kitchen, plenty of porches. Perfect for a family. Great location. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

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

Nice house in a great location

The house is overall nice. The kitchen and master bedroom are amazing. Lake was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Great house

This was a great house for all ages of our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet C.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful week at Living the Dream. The inside perfect for our family of 9. We were able to gather as a group or break off into smaller groups for catching up . The bunk room with the sunroom/porch was perfect for our 3 teens/tweens. The dock was a huge hit. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Osteen family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sara W.

Living The Dream lived up to its name!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a wonderful four days. Our family enjoyed the home and the lake.
Verified

8/10 Good

Brad S.

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

Mountain Lake Getaway

Location was great easy access to both Hayesville and Hiawassee. Scenic surrounds, wildlife and of course the lake was great to relax and enjoy nature, or sit around the fire pit with family and caught up while the kids chase lightning bugs. The house had plenty of space to sleep and entertain all generations with a massive kitchen island, pool table, ping pong, plenty of board games and much more!!! Internet WiFi worked great to stay connected if needed too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

david w.

david welch

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house Great Time
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jocelyn B.

Had a great time.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great property and location... just wasn’t clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

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

2025 Summer Vacation

Had a fantastic time! The house was beautiful and had literally every thing we needed. The kitchen was more stocked than any other VRBO we’ve stayed in, and was perfect with the wide open space and pool table right in the same big room. We rented a boat from Lake Chatuge Marina, and the boat fit perfectly on the floating dock, no problems whatsoever. The fire pit is as beautiful as the pictures show. We had one small glitch with the internet, but apparently a storm had knocked several other houses internet out as well, and the property management quickly had someone to the house to replace the bad modem and all was good in the WiFi world :-). The house is spacious and all in our party (8 of us total) said their respective beds were super comfy and slept great each night. The house is also super convenient to grocery, restaurants, local attractions, and obviously you can’t beat Lake Chatuge itself. We absolutely loved our stay and would highly recommend as a great choice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Graduation Time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were in the area for my sons graduation from Young Harris. The house was in a great location and very convenient for family and making short day trips to see the sights.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Glen S.

Very Nice Home on Lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Traveled with Kids and grand kids. All had a great time. Large backyard with dock. Our boat fit fine. Rental company would not let us keep their boat overnight at dock. Property Management was responsive to issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Aaron T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The property is in a great location. The space was fantastic. It was obviously an older property that is in need of some care and maintenance. The outdoor areas specifically appeared to have not be maintained throughout winter months, very haphazard in appearance.Overall the size was great with many different spaces to enjoy. The amenities were good (i.e. pool table, ping pong table, foosball table, gas grill, gas fireplace and dock on the lake). All in all we would return to this property especially if the maintenance was kept up.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Harold L.

An enjoyable vacation with a boat rental for the lake.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time in Hiawassee In Living the Dream. The house was clean. The oven door did not close tight and the front screen door closure needs repaired. The chairs in living room were a little uncomfortable. Overall was pretty good. Fire pit was beautiful and enjoyed by all of us. Lake and dockside were very relaxing. We rented a boat from local company. Inside space was very accommodating. Great location close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Debi K.

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

Great Lake front view

The good: the fire pit was enjoyed several times.There was ample wood supply & fun was had by all. The pool table was quite enjoyable, games were played nightly. The beds were comfortable. The view of the lake is beautiful. The difficult. The high top fire pit table on the porch & BBQ were not usable, because of no propane gas or even an empty to fill. The basement was very nice, but the musty smell kept us from using it. The kitchen is very well equipped but dated. Use the lower over, the top oven door is sprung & never gets real hot.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Larry N.

Weekend getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was okay. Basement was not used because of moldy odor. Bed linen has not been changed in any rooms. One bedroom linen was covered in dog hair. Was discovered about midnight to late to call anyone.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joni L.

Thanksgiving 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved Living the Dream. It had lots of space, well equipped, and had everything you would want. Of course, things happen and the heating motor went out during very cold night. Once reported to Greg, it was taken care of right away. My only suggestion would be to leave instructions for TVs. The one in living room and master bedroom never worked. We enjoyed the tv in rec room downstairs. The outside fire pit was awesome and we spent a lot of time out there. We are already thinking of a return visit in warmer weather. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Steven B.

Living the dream review

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great time with our family. Communication was nearly non existent. I tried for two days to contact the management company with no response. I needed to know if someone was going to inspect the property after the tropical storm and let me know if the power was on and if there was any damage before we traveled 2 plus hours to get there. I finally called Little Bear Management and they advised the manager of our property was out of town on vacation. He apparently failed to have anyone in place to handle calls etc. Little Bear was kind enough to send someone out and did let us know everything was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

robert h.

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

Things that that needs attention

There are an enormous amount of stairs at this house both insude and outside. There are 6 different levels on the inside of the house. Lots and lots of stairs. Not good for elderly people or folks with mobility challenges. There areits and lots of stairs outside and those stairs are not built to code , they are mildewy and slippery, and are not level. Outside stairs are a problem as well. The dock has no steps to get on it. That is a major hazard try to get on and off the dick from the yard. The outdoor fireplace area was a mess and the fire place tools were laying on the ground rusting. The exterior of the house including the hand rails was very dirty, with lots of visible mildew, cobwebs, leaves, mold, ex..The master shower pan did not drain and filled up with water immediately. One of the primary beds in its own bedroom was not make up at all and looked like someone had just slept in it. re are lots and lots
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Bill J.

Nice-Could Be Great

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First let me say that this is a great house. I am aware that the owners have been putting money into the house. We could tell that new carpet had just been laid through most of the home. That being said, there are some major issues inside the house. Upon entering the home we were immediately met with the strong odor of mold. In the downstairs basement area where the bunkbeds are the smell was extremely strong. My oldest son was asking if we could leave for home before our time was up because he was so miserable from sneezing. The yard was great, especially if you bring a dog. Also, the dock was very nice and I actually caught a couple of fish from it. We rented a boat from Boundary Waters boat rental, and were able to attach it to the dock. We arrived at the house at 3 o'clock, our scheduled check in time, but the cleaning crew was still there. We pulled into the empty lot across the street from the house to wait for them to finish. We found approximately 20+ towels shoved into the dryer that were not dry. Also we took photographs of cobwebs throughout the house. We made great use of ping-pong and pool tables and over all, we had a nice time. Unfortunately the mold/mildew issues detracted a great deal from our stay. Until the mold issues are addressed, I would not recommend this home to a friend.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Danny/JoAnn T.

Living the Nightmare

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I had read previous reviews, which were not favorable. Unfortunately I ignored them. We experienced several of the same situations as other renters. The floors hadn't seen a broom, vacuum or mop in a long long time! The bath towels are badly stained, obviously bleach has never been considered there. The amount of dead bugs and crumbs and spilt liquids all over the place was bizarre considering the cleaning people had supposedly just been there.The porches were covered with weeks, months, of heavy debris and we spent several hours using brooms and blowers making it possible to use and enjoy.We even found balloons covered in confetti rolling around and under furniture. The refrigerator was not clean so we needed to remove shelves and wash everything before we could load our groceries. We placed all dishes, utensils and glasses that we would be using immediately in the dishwasher for a cleaning cycle because they too were filthy, in the cabinets! Pots and pans were hand washed and set aside for future use during our stay.The general filth that had to be cleaned from our first steps on the porch and then throughout the house was both unexpected and time consuming! Cleaning fees are added and included with the rental fees. I resent paying for a service that was not provided. Not to mention all the supposed Covid protocols the rental company claims to adhere to in the booklet!Be warned!! We have been in contact with Greg at Majestic Mountain Getaways, with assurance of partial refund, yet NO refund has been received!I would never, ever recommend Living the Dream rental to anyone!In fact we will never use Majestic Mountain Getaway for any future rentals. There's just no excuse for such conditions to be acceptable to any business.Phone calls to the rental company have been met with excuses but NO actions