Lake Nottely is an absoultely gorgeous lake located in the North Georgia Mountains (Blairsville, GA). Construction of Lake Nottely began on July 17, 1971 and was completed on January 14, 1942. The lake consists of 4,180 acres with a majority of the shoreline being US Forest Service land. It is 20 miles long with 106 miles of shoreline. The average summer water elevation is 1776 (full pool). Nottely is well known as a great fishing destination, especially for those looking to catch striped bass. It's also an excellent place for water skiing, wake boarding, tubing and all types of water activities.
When you have guests, you want them to feel welcome and comfortable (well....most of the time! and you probably don't want to give up your bed either).
So whether you have just enough bedrooms and beds for your immediate family or are prepared to host a whole crowd at any moment, here are some tips for increasing sleep space.
ONE ROOM: Attics or rooms with eaves work great as areas to fill with beds: bunk beds, twin beds, double beds or poster beds. Buildings that are separate from your home can work too, becoming a bunk room that's perfect for kids and their friends. Bunk beds with a full size mattress at the bottom and a single up top can give you flexibility so you could even sleep a family of 3. Colorful blankets and quilts can be used to provide the finishing touch to any bed, but they can look great as decor when not in use. You can hang them on the wall or railing or roll them up and display them in some decorative baskets.
TEMPORARY: Use your den or office as a location for inflatable mattresses and cots. They are much more comfortable than they used to be and can be stored easily when not in use.
HIDE-AWAY BEDS: Got limited space? Try a Murphy or trundle bed. Sleeper sofas and futons work well too, just remember to add some extra support or cushioning.
Sharing Bathrooms too?
Try buying several single sets of towels in different colors so that each guest can have their own color-coded set. Make an "in-use" sign to hang on the door so that there are no accidental walk-ins! You can also try scheduling shower time with a sign-up board and provide a small container for each guest to keep his or her toiletries in.
Happy New Year to Everyone! May 2009 be happy and prosperous! Just wanted to let you know that I am a Realtor and part owner of a Tree Service company - MWS Excavating & Tree Service. We are based out of Georgia but I have a crew headed back to the South Texas area in a few days. We are insured, line certified and experienced in all types of tree removal and related storm clean-up. If anyone you know can use our services, please feel free to contact me at 706-897-0956 or karynsmith@windstream.net
Did you know that Union County is home of Georgia's Highest Mountain??? Brasstown Bald is 4,784 feet above sea level with panoramic views of four states! It houses a museum and exhibit, picnic areas, a bookstore and walking trails. The views are absolutely stunning! http://fs.fed.us/conf/rec/brb_overview.htm
Vogel State, Georgia's oiginal state park, was built in 1927 and is located just 11 miles south of downtown Blairsville at the base of Blood Mountain in the middle of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Camping Life Magazine listed the park as one of the top 25 public US campgrounds in 2000. The park is built around Lake Trahlyta and offers swimming, paddle boats, fishing, cottages, hiking, camping and pavilions. http://www.gastateparks.org/info/vogel
The Appalachian Trail gives hikers an opportunity to view the Chattahoochee National Forest up close, with elevations up to 4,000 fett. The trail is easily accessible at several locations throughout Union County. Side trails take you to lesser known paths such as Duncan Ridge and the Benton McKaye Trail (where a suspension bridge provides breathtaking views). http://www.appalachiantrail.org
Beauty, relaxation, and natural fun can all be found in the mountains of North Georgia (Blairsville and Blue Ridge, GA). The large variety of outdoor activities lead many visitors to become residents (or at least part-timers) before they have had a chance to explore all of the lakes, rivers and streams in the area.
Many water lovers in the area head for Lake Blue Ridge and Lake Nottely, two of Georgia's most picturesque mountain lakes. Both are man made and controlled by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Lake Nottely is 4,180 acres and Blue Ridge is 3,290 acres. Swimming, boating and fishing on the crystal blue waters are very appealing. Both lakes have an abundance of National Forest land, camping & picnic opportunities, boat ramps and full service marinas. Because so much of the shoreline borders on National Forest, the lakes remain unspoiled by commercial development. Fisherman can enjoy fishing for bass, bream, catfish, crappie and perch. Lake Blue Ridge is the only lake south of the Great Lakes where walleye are caught. Blue Ridge is also known for small mouth bass fishing and Nottely has some of the finest striped bass around.
Those looking for flowing water, don't have to look far. Several area rivers, including the Toccoa offer canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Fast paced whitewater rapids, for the more adventurous are just right down the road on the Ocoee River. The Ocoee was the site of the Olympic white water rafting during the 1996 summer games. Many of the area rivers also offer a trout fisherman's dream. Winding in and out of National Forest land, the rivers are wide enough in most areas that you can cast a line without catching a tree. The streams and rivers are regularly stocked with beautiful rainbow trout.
Do you need a real estate agent in the North Georgia Mountain area? Call me today, I would love to work with you! 706-897-0956
I am a Realtor with Cozy Cove Realty and Marina on Lake Nottely in the mountains of North Georgia. We are small real estate company with a family atmosphere. Our location right on the water is fantastic!
. Here is some information about me, professionally and personally:
My office is located on Lake Nottely in Blairsville, GA. I am licensed in Georgia and North Carolina and deal with properties in the Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Hiawassee, GA areas and Murphy, Hayesville, NC. I specialize in mountain homes and waterfront properties.
I discovered Karyn Smith with Cozy Cove Realty when looking at North Georgia mountain properties on Realtor.com. She was the listing agent for one of the properties I liked, and since we didn't have a realtor yet, I gave her a call. I'm so glad I did.
When we drove up to Blairsville to meet with Karyn, she had already previewed some of the properties and had organized an entire packet of the desirable ones that I wanted to visit. She had also added a few more that fit the criteria of what we were looking for. She spent the entire day with us, driving us to each location and telling us the pros and cons of each property without pushing any of them on us. She has a great personality and a professional manner that made us very comfortable in dealing with her. We actually ended up driving around with her another entire day before making any decisions.
After we narrowed our choices down to a couple of sites, Karyn walked us through the entire process from researching the details, to making an offer, and all the way through closing. She was very detail oriented and thought of things that had not even occurred to us to check into. Her office at Cozy Cove was also very helpful in keeping us in contact with her when we needed her for anything.
My husband and I would highly recommend Karyn and Cozy Cove Realty to anyone who is looking for a home or land in North Georgia. -Laura Schrader
Karyn, thank you for all of your help. We really liked the service we
received will contact you in the future should we pursue any other
properties up there. We may put the septic in and put the lot back on the
market, we will let you know. Thank you again, it was a pleasurable
experience.
Steve Svopa
Division Construction Manager
Southeast Florida Division
Karyn,
I would like to let you know how happy Pat and I were with the professionalism and enthusiasm you displayed during our search for a place on the lake. We had contacted more than one realtor in our quest. You however, stood above the others by going the extra mile. Congratulations and thanks.
Eric & Pat Hoffmann
Marietta, Ga.
Cozy Cove realty did a great job for us recently with our real estate purchase. Our agent, Karyn Smith, was extremely knowledgeable about all potential properties, was very patient & helpful & found the property we wanted & helped us through entire process. Our experience was enjoyable & we will always use Cozy Cove for future real estate needs. Chris & Ella Means Take care, Chris
Karyn Smith, from Cozy Cove Realty gave us such a wonderful experience in
looking for and buying the lake home of our dreams. She was amazingly
patient to deal with our perfectionistic requests, and made it feel that we
were her only client. We not only had the best real estate agent we could
have hoped for, we made a friend in the process.
Lyndon and Laura Sidelinger
"I am very pleased to be able to recommend Karyn Smith for anyone looking to sell, buy or rent real estate in north Georgia. She is a true real estate professional. She is one agent who understands the meaining of "service". She has had great experiance in dealing with real estate matters in the north Georgia area and can help a client through any difficulty. She had always been great to work with." J. Byron Wyndham, Attorney
Our experience with Cozy Cove has been the best!! Tom & Teresa Bell
Thanks for your note, Karyn. You were very professional in your dealings with me on what was a delicate matter that required a subtle and patient touch. All the best, Karyn. I can tell you will go far in your business and in all things. Mac
It was a pleasure working with Karyn and everyone at Cozy Cove Realtors. They made the process of selling our much loved lake house easy. Karyn handled everything and helped us sell it in less than 6 weeks. Everything was so smooth. Now, we are looking forward to renting a vacation spot through Cozy Cove for next summer! Sheila Hall
We met Karyn the old-fashioned way, we saw her name on a For Sale sign in front of a house that we were interested in, and called her. While that meeting was purely by chance it proved to be fortuitous for us as we worked with Karyn over the next 2 years, culminating in our purchase of a vacation home. From our very first meeting with her we were impressed with Karyn's knowledge of the market and her warm, engaging style. Never high pressure, Karyn worked with us to understand our priorities in a home, and the updates she provided us on the market were timely and very much appreciated. Overall, we had a great experience working with Karyn and if you are looking for an agent, we highly recommend her. Steve & Jamie
"Karyn is extremely knowledgeable and detail orientated. She listens to her clients needs and strives to help her clients reach their goals. I strongly recommend her to anyone who has a real estate need in the North Georgia Mountains." - Cindy Cohen, Complete Home Services
"If I were to be looking for someone to partner a business with, it would be Karyn. She is a hard worker with great ideas, trustworthy and full of integrity. Karyn is also very personable and giving. Not only have I enjoyed working with her for many years, I have enjoyed her friendship. She is an all around great person." - Robert Miranda
"Karyn was able to sell my lakehouse for the offering price, with no discount required! She is a delight to work with, and I highly recommend her for the Union County and surrounding region." -Matthews Gwynn, M.D.
"It doesn't get better than Karyn. I have worked with Karyn on numerous occasions and she has always been very through and tenacious in finding the perfect piece of land for my clients. She knows the local real estate market as well as anyone I have met. Her great personality and sense of humor makes her a great agent." - Harvey Cohen, C & H Construction
"Karyn is one of the most professional realtors in our market area. She is results oriented. I would recommend Karyn in your quest to purchase North GA real estate." - Darrin Sparks, President, Cadence Bank
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