basic rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. . continental breakfast is free, as is parking. set off us route 64 and adjacent to chambers cove on chatuge lake, this simple roadside motel is 6 miles from penland island. other amenities include a garden with picnic tables and bbq grills, an outdoor deck with a fire-pit, and a kids' playground. suites add kitchens, dining areas and sofas McGhee Tyson Airport 2 hr 27
Eagle Fork Vineyards (5 min) Winery, vineyard, wine tasting, and wine Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden (13 min) Clay County of Historical (6 min) Museum and art Chatuge Lake (19 min) Shallow reservoir with beaches, a popular destination for boating, swimming & water skiing. Crane Creek Vineyards (17 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Boundary Waters Resort & Marina (17 min) Casual marina resort offering canoe & kayak rentals, relaxed accommodations & boat docking. Standing Indian Mountain (33 min) Mountain, camping, hiking, and backpacking Jackrabbit Mountain (9 min) Bell Mountain (23 min) Rugged mountain top with graffitied rocks & an observation deck providing panoramic views. Nantahala Lake (1 hr 3) Quiet lake ringed by forested hills, with kayak & pontoon boat rentals, plus trout & bass fishing. Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center (7 min) Chatuge Dam (8 min) Appalachian Trail in Georgia (26 min) Scenic 76-mile section of wilderness hiking trail with rugged canyons, diverse wildlife & campsites. Hamilton Gardens at Lake Chatuge (15 min) Nonprofit, year-round botanical garden on 33 acres with many rhododendrons, native azaleas & trails. Brasstown Bald (40 min) A steep trail & shuttle access this peak, Georgia's highest, offering panoramic views from 4,784-ft. |