2003 Bend Of The River Road | Hiawassee, GA 30546 Turnkey Lakefront Event Venue • STR Portfolio Asset • Corporate Retreat • Wedding Venue • Owner Financing Available Prime Lake Chatuge Hospitality Investment – Fully Furnished, Turnkey, and Already Income-Producing Through 2026 Introducing an exceptional cash-flowing hospitality asset in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains—positioned for wedding venue operators, boutique hospitality groups, family office investors, private equity STR portfolios, retreat/camp operators, and experiential lodging investors seeking a high-yield, fully operational property with significant upside. Situated on 3+ lakefront acres with 617 ft of shoreline, this ±5,600 SF luxury lodge and 3,500 SF covered entertainment pavilion offer a rare combination of short-term rental revenue, event income, resort-style amenities, and expansion potential. This property is turnkey, fully furnished, equipped with commercial-grade recreational features, and includes future booking revenue through Summer 2026—making it ideal for investors seeking immediate returns. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS Multiple Income Streams - Proven Short-Term Rental with 150+ 5-star reviews on Airbnb + VRBO Pre-approved Wedding Venue (pending installation of commercial septic for 150 people) - Corporate retreat location with multi-day event capacity - Private events, reunions, workshops, wellness retreats, specialty retreats - Opportunity to operate as a luxury group lodging resort or exclusive membership destination THE MAIN LODGE (±5,600 SF) - 9 bedrooms | 6 bathrooms – sleeps large groups, families, and corporate teams - Two full kitchens + kitchenette – designed for events and catering - Multiple living rooms, gathering lounges, dining capacity for large groups - Expansive deck with panoramic mountain and lake views - Game room with multiple game tables - Fully furnished and professionally designed for high-occupancy STR RESORT-LEVEL AMENITIES (RARE FOR THE MARKET AREA) - 20’×50’ heated sports-bottom pool with spillover hot tub - Infrared sauna - Multiple outdoor dining and lounge zones - Landscaped stone waterfall feature - Sand volleyball court - Mini putting greens + life-size chess - Kayaks, paddle boards, paddle boat - Two luxury tritoon boats included - 6-passenger golf cart for guest transport THE ENTERTAINMENT PAVILION (±3,500 SF) (NEW ADDITION /JUST COMPLETED! ) - Chef-Style kitchen + bar with seating for 20 - Pickleball court – massive draw for corporate retreats & group rentals - Two large TVs (100” + 75”) – ideal for sporting events & presentations - Dining tables with seating for 24 - Six person infrared Sauna - Designed to host wedding, receptions, retreats and large gatherings IDEAL INVESTORS - This rare asset is ideal for: - Wedding Venue Operators Looking for a turnkey location with lodging and -event space in one location. - STR Portfolio Investors / Family Offices / Private Equity High ADR, strong occupancy, and forward revenue already in place. - Corporate Retreat Companies Growing demand for offsite retreats and team-building destinations. - Hospitality Operators Boutique hotels seeking a unique experiential property. - Lifestyle Investors / 1031 Buyers A fully managed and already profitable operation. - Developers / Value-Add Investors Upside via event expansion, additional lodging, wellness amenities, or a multi-venue compound. INVESTMENT STRENGTHS - Immediate Income – future bookings convey - High Demand Location – Blue Ridge Mountains + Lake Chatuge - No Competing Property in the Region with Similar Amenities - Turnkey Operations – fully furnished, fully equipped - Pre-approved wedding capacity (150 guests pending septic installation) - Unmatched amenity package for this market - Owner Financing Available – flexible terms, faster closing - Excellent SEO terms for investors: event venue property, wedding venue for sale, STR investment, lakefront commercial property, corporate retreat center, hospitality real estate investment LOCATION: 2003 Bend of the River Rd | Hiawassee, GA Minutes from North Georgia’s top tourism draws, marinas, hiking trails, waterfalls, vineyards, and downtown Hiawassee. PLEASE view the listing on VRBO ( google listing # 3152069 Lake Chatuge )...check out the calendar, the summer of 2026 is almost completely booked and those bookings took place before the new recreation building was completed !!! Read the EXCEPTIONAL REVIEWS...153 4.5 -5 star reviews ! SUMMARY This is a one-of-a-kind, high-yield commercial hospitality property combining STR revenue, event income, wedding venue potential, and resort amenities—ready to start producing income the day you close. Opportunities like this are rare, especially with owner financing available. Contact Nancy Holloway for financials, booking history, a full amenities list, and a private tour. Proof of funds required prior to showings or offer submission.