Located on year-long deep water, The Daring Horseman offers a luxury log cabin experience with open living areas and direct lake access. Enjoy sunset views from the screened porch or the dock while paddleboarding or kayaking on Lake Nottely. Take advantage of high-speed fiber optic internet, YouTube TV, toddler toys and a game cupboard to keep everyone entertained.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10372 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Luxury Lakefront on Lake Nottely near Blueridge Georgia + renovations underway!
A luxury log cabin with open living areas designed to host family groups. With water views and direct lake access with the swim dock, take one of our paddleboards or kayaks out on the water. Enjoy sunset views from the screened porch, the dock or the deck. Watch the geese in the morning over a cup of coffee from one of the decks. Host a big family lunch on the large dining room table. Play games in the finished basement - perfect for big and little kids alike!
The Daring Horseman is located on year-long deep water on the north end of Lake Nottely, near the Nottely Boat Club and Marina and Davenport Mountain. We're an equal 20 min drive to downtown Blueridge or Blairsville. With nearby hiking trails, wineries, fishing and the water in your backyard you can experience the North Georgia Mountains. Grab a book and sit quietly, we frequently see deer, geese and ducks, or light the firepit and have social hour with your group. Lighting fast fiber optic internet, YouTube TV and Samsung TV and the game cupboard for rainy days plus toddler toys and childlocked kitchen cabinets. Minutes from the Cozy Cove marina, you can rent a motorboat to cruise the lake, or take one of our kayaks & paddleboards out on the lake. Covered dock for you to bring your own boat.
The enormous open floor plan features an inviting main family room furnished by a professional interior designer with high-end furnishings, a huge stone fireplace and soaring two-story picture windows framing the lake & mountains. A large dining table seats sixteen and the kitchen with island is sized and well stocked for several chefs wanting to join in on the preparation. Three of the five bedrooms feature on-suite baths and all have designer linens.
In an ideal North Georgia mountain location, the lakelife life awaits you. Daring Horseman is set up to provide one of the most memorable vacations of your life.
**2023 County Update - The Short Term Rental Ordinance enacted in March 2023 limits our home to occupancy of 10 overnight, 20 during the day. Union County, GA STR License #026702
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Once you submit your Request to book, we'll send you a Rental Agreement to fill in and sign. We can confirm booking after receipt of signed RA.
You agree to share the house rules with your guests.
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Blairsville, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Village Boutique and Tank Town USA are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Union County Farmers Market and Victoria's Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Blairsville travel guide
Is Luxury Lakefront on Lake Nottely near Blueridge Georgia + renovations underway! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Luxury Lakefront on Lake Nottely near Blueridge Georgia + renovations underway!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury Lakefront on Lake Nottely near Blueridge Georgia + renovations underway!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury Lakefront on Lake Nottely near Blueridge Georgia + renovations underway!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Luxury Lakefront on Lake Nottely near Blueridge Georgia + renovations underway! located?
This family-friendly Blairsville holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Chattahoochee National Forest and Nottely Lake. Roundtop is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
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Luxury Lakefront on Lake Nottely near Blueridge Georgia + renovations underway! Reviews
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Sandi and Moose were great host. Great size home on the lake for our family, with 3 master bedrooms and plenty of other spaces with beds, bath and social spaces. This home was very accommodating and pleasant to stay in.
We’ve stayed at the Daring Horseman several times of the years and we are never disappointed. The house is well equipped, clean and has everything you need for a great time on the lake. It’s a family favorite! Already making plans for next year!
Karen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wendy M.
12 May 2019
We will be back!!!
This house was perfect for families to get together! They provide EVERYTHING you need to have a great time with kids at the lake! We will be back!
We spent the weekend in Blairsville for a family wedding. There were 10 in our party and the house was perfect. The beds were comfortable and we all slept great. Make sure you bring toilet paper with you and anything you might want to eat. Town is about 25 minutes away.
This property was perfect for our family of 13. We love Lake Nottely and plan an annual trip to hangout and have fun. It is also very convenient to the Nottely Marina where we get our pontoon boat rental. We enjoyed the home very much. The dock was great. The kitchen had everything we needed. We also used the fire pit outside.
We loved everything about the house the location, everything. So much room for my family of 15. Everyone loved this property so so much. The location is fantastic. My grandkids loved the kayaks and fishing. And we all loved sitting by the fire pit. I’d definitely recommend this house and I’d definitely go back there. Sandi, the owner, was wonderful to work with. We had zero issues Fantastic get away. We loved every second
The house was perfect for our family of 12. Plenty to do with the paddle boards and water toys. The kids enjoyed swimming and fishing from the dock. We rented a boat from the marina which is right around the corner. Huge dining table was great for family board games and loved the screen porch for rainy day reading. Plenty of room for all the spread out. All descriptions and communication were on point. Would definitely return.
Every summer my family, cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews go on vacation together. We often struggle to find the house that meets all of our needs. This house is that house. We have toddlers, teens, middle aged and elderly. We cook every meal and need a variety of activities. This house has communal space for reading, card games, jigsaw puzzling, kayaking, swimming, fire pit nights. The kitchen is equipped for anything you can cook and plenty of forks for everyone! It is beautifully appointed and yet very comfortable. The cove of Lake Nottelly this house is on is quiet and beautiful with mountain views from the dock. The owners of this property are communicative and responsive. We love staying at The Daring Horseman!
The Daring Horseman - one of the best ever lake vacation spots.
I would give more than 5 stars if I could. There are so many extra amenities with this beautiful, amazing home that are not even listed. Comfort creatures, everything you would ever need in the kitchen - with our family and kids in and out of the lake - we cooked every day. Had s’mores at the fire pit - just bring your fixings! Lots of life vests in case your forget one (although we all each have our own). Lake “toys” for kids of all ages. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for private spaces. We almost never turned on a tv!
Sandi is a top notch communicator and so accommodating, which made our 2 week stay even easier and stress free! Thanks, Sandi.
We all hated to leave and everyone said the home and perfect weather made it so hard to do so.
OUR FAMILY HAD A WONDERFUL TIME! BEAUTIFUL AREA, LAKE, , HOME, ETC. THE HOME WAS VERY CLEAN AND WELL STOCKED WITH EVERYTHING YOU COULD THINK OF.WE ALL LOOK FORWARD TO DOING IT AGAIN
Great week - responsive, friendly host, spacious, comfortable, and well-appointed home. We particularly enjoyed the outdoor spaces - open-air deck with a nice view, large screened-in porch, plenty of outdoor seating in a variety of locations, dock with boat slip, and 2 paddle boards available! This home is conveniently located, close to the Nottely Boat Club and Marina for easy access to pontoons for rent, also very close to big water on the lake - the Nottely rope swing nearby is fun as well (access by boat). Tons of space in this lovely home! When the toy shows up?
Bill B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah F.
29 June 2018
Wonderful weekend at the lake!
We rented Daring Horseman to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary. The house was absolutely beautiful and was stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. From comfortable beds and linens to kitchen accessories to lake toys and floats, we had EVERYTHING we needed!
I highly recommend this house on beautiful lake Nottley!
This is our 3rd stay in this home on Nottely. The house fits our group of 12 easily and is well appointed with everything you could need - we used the paddle board, kayak, hammock, the boat tube, and more! The screened in porch was a perfect spot to watch the sunset. Already planning our return trip.
We had a surprise engagement celebration and it couldn’t have worked out better. The house and area was perfect. The house had everything we needed plus some. It was super clean. We enjoyed our time on the lake in the kayaks that were provided and enjoyed the porches. The kids enjoyed playing in the lower level with the provided toys, games, and other activities. A++!
Joseph D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colleen M.
24 Oct 2018
Family Retreat
We had a great time in this special place. The kids enjoyed swimming off the dock and using the great floats and life vests provided. The bedrooms were perfect and the downstairs playroom great for the little ones. This property has the best stocked kitchen ever. Ever. The screened-in porch was so nice, as was the deck. We loved the firepit as well. It was clean and everything was fresh and ready for us when we got there.
The kitchen had everything we needed and more. Even though it rained almost every day we had plenty to do. Fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming. Golfing nearby. Very comfortable beds. The 2nd refrigerator downstairs was an essential for our group. We will be back!!!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bret A.
16 Apr 2018
The perfect house!
We had such a wonderful vacation in the Blue Ridge mountains. Your beautiful home was the highlight of our trip.
The kitchen is equipped with everything, the house is tastefully decorated and the beds are super comfortable. There are so many places to hang out both indoors and out. Lake Nottely was amazing - the kids caught four 20 lb stripers with our fishing guide Jeremy who picked us up on the dock!
The house was huge with plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy the amazing views. The house was clean, well stocked with essentials and the owners were great to work with.
Thank you for sharing your home! I would highly recommend it to anyone. We will be coming back again next year!
Traveled from South Florida with 2 kids (6 & 2).
Absolutely fantastic vacation, we were able to get drive up groceries at Walmart in Blue Ridge, we were able to stay at our cabin and have a fantastic time without having to travel out. Perfect social distancing vacation!
Rented a boat from the Nottely boat club which is .5 miles away, they offered fantastic service.
This house comes with everything you will need, life jackets, kayaks, paddle boards, a beautiful fire pit w fire wood
And the best stocked spice pantry of any rental I have been to.
Even had laundry detergent for use and plenty of beach towels clean and ready to go.
Owner was an absolute delight to work with.
We will definitely be coming back!
No trash pickup the entire week. Cans were already full from the previous week. No response until 3 days after we had returned home. There were scorpions inside the house. One person bitten—slightly. Both refrigerators contained items from previous occupants.
We loved this house! Perfect location so close to the marina and wide area of the lake with little traffic. The home has so many great amenities— they leave all spices available for you to use which is a great help. The pantry is not open so count on counter space for food. The rooms had awesome beds for small kids to sleep with parents. Two huge masters upstairs with three beds. The other room upstairs is perfect for two kids. The walk down to the lake was easy and not as steep as other rentals. This is a great place for a family get together!
Our only drawback was lack of drapes/shades in the bedrooms and the two beds in the basement that are out in the open facing the windows without drapes to shut out light.
We would love to return next year and know you will also love this house.
We thoroughly enjoyed a weekend family reunion in this stunning location. The views over the lake, combined with a wood-burning fireplace provided the perfect setting. Large seating area, fully-furnished kitchen, and play area for children downstairs made it very practical for our large group. The very large table was a personal highlight, allowing us to all eat together and enjoy unhurried conversation over meals. With chilly evenings, we even made use of the outdoor fire pit, allowing children to swim yet warm up by the fire. The weather was not quite warm enough for us to utilize the large screened in porch, but that provides another exceptional living space. Children also really enjoyed the SUPs and kayaks, allowing them a bit of lake fun even in early March! Would we come again? Definitely!
Family "Cabin Christmas" - Wonderful 7 night stay!
For the past 8 years our family rents a north Georgia property to gather together and spend quality time as a family around the holidays. Over the years our family has grown to include many grand children, and every year we search for a larger property. This property was perfect!
The open floorpan was great for our group and all rooms are very spacious. Weather was warm enough a couple days to enjoy the screen porch (owner provides many blanket/throws for inside and out). Cooks in the family commented on a well equipped kitchen and good size grill. Large bedrooms and comfy beds and bedding, Decor and furnishings were beautiful and comfortable. Fire pit was enjoyed and has a nice level area for a good size group to enjoy. Cozy! While I can see this being a great lake house to rent in the summer, it was equally a great north Georgia winter home!
Blue Ridge, McCaysville and Blairsville all close enough to visit as well as the many hiking trails. The owner has nice detailed maps at the property. They thought of everything!!!
Owner quickly answered any questions we had prior to booking and also leading up to our arrival. Once at the property, we did not have anything that needed to be addressed as information was at the property for any questions that came up. We would definitely consider renting this home again. Thanks for a wonderful stay.