Welcome to House on Blue Waters
Motor Boat Rental
Near by marina with a nice selection of motor boats and watercraft to rent. They will ONLY rent to folks with access to a house with a dock... so be sure to give them this address
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Santeetlah Marina & Outfitters
1 Marina DrNear by marina with a nice selection of motor boats and watercraft to rent. They will ONLY rent to folks with access to a house with a dock... so be sure to give them this address
Music venue
Stecoah Valley Center
A renovated schoolhouse on the other side of Stecoah Mountain, the Stecoah Valley Center is located approximately 25 minutes from the house.
Throughout the year, the center hosts a variety of music festivals and concerts, art and craft shows, art and culinary classes, and other festivals. You can also enjoy a lunch or light snack at the Schoolhouse Café or try Appalachian Dinners, which are served before concerts, no reservations required.
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Stecoah Valley Center
121 School House RdStecoah Valley Center
A renovated schoolhouse on the other side of Stecoah Mountain, the Stecoah Valley Center is located approximately 25 minutes from the house.
Throughout the year, the center hosts a variety of music festivals and concerts, art and craft shows, art and culinary classes, and other festivals. You can also enjoy a lunch or light snack at the Schoolhouse Café or try Appalachian Dinners, which are served before concerts, no reservations required.
Adventure
Located approximately 30 miles from Lake Santeetlah, the Nantahala Gorge offers a variety of different activities to area guests. Activities include, but are not limited to:
• Rafting
• Kayaking
• Ziplining
• Hiking
• Biking
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Nantahala Gorge
Located approximately 30 miles from Lake Santeetlah, the Nantahala Gorge offers a variety of different activities to area guests. Activities include, but are not limited to:
• Rafting
• Kayaking
• Ziplining
• Hiking
• Biking
Sightseeing
Opened in 1996, the Cherohala Skyway starts in Graham County, North Carolina and leads into Tellico Plains Tennessee. This gorgeous stretch of road is a designated National Scenic Byway and reaches elevation over 5,400 feet above sea level.
The skyway is a popular designation for motorists and leaf-lookers in the fall, but also hikers and those who are interested in the history of the area. A popular hiking spot is referred to as the Hooper Bald, which leads to a 500-acre field.
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Cherohala Skyway
Cherohala SkywayOpened in 1996, the Cherohala Skyway starts in Graham County, North Carolina and leads into Tellico Plains Tennessee. This gorgeous stretch of road is a designated National Scenic Byway and reaches elevation over 5,400 feet above sea level.
The skyway is a popular designation for motorists and leaf-lookers in the fall, but also hikers and those who are interested in the history of the area. A popular hiking spot is referred to as the Hooper Bald, which leads to a 500-acre field.
Fontana Dam stands at 480 feet high and stretches over 2,365 feet across the Little Tennessee River. The dam is 35 minutes from the house and is open daily during the months of May through October. The visitor center offers guests a souvenir shop, maps, and historic information and displays about both the dam and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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Fontana Village
Fontana Dam stands at 480 feet high and stretches over 2,365 feet across the Little Tennessee River. The dam is 35 minutes from the house and is open daily during the months of May through October. The visitor center offers guests a souvenir shop, maps, and historic information and displays about both the dam and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Motorcycle and Sports Car Destination
US 129, also referred to as the Tail of the Dragon, consists of 318 curves in only 11 miles. The route runs from Deals Gap in North Carolina (only about 20 minutes from the house into Tennessee.
This motorcycle and sports car destination is easily one of the most scenic drives in America.
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Tail of the Dragon
17555 Tapoco RdUS 129, also referred to as the Tail of the Dragon, consists of 318 curves in only 11 miles. The route runs from Deals Gap in North Carolina (only about 20 minutes from the house into Tennessee.
This motorcycle and sports car destination is easily one of the most scenic drives in America.
Family Friendly Hike
Located approximately 20 minutes from the house, this section of the National Forest Service land is home to over 100 species of trees with some being over 20 feet in circumference!
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is open year round to guests and offers two hiking loops. The forest also has a picnic area, although camping is prohibited.
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Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
5410 Joyce Kilmer RdLocated approximately 20 minutes from the house, this section of the National Forest Service land is home to over 100 species of trees with some being over 20 feet in circumference!
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is open year round to guests and offers two hiking loops. The forest also has a picnic area, although camping is prohibited.
Only 10 minutes from the house on Tapocco Road on US 129, this 0.33 mile hike is ideal for both experienced and inexperienced guests who would like to explore the beauty of the mountains. The trail leads to a 70 foot waterfall! Yellow Creek Falls is also a great spot to swim, but remember to use caution when water levels are high due to summer thunderstorms.
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Yellow Creek Falls
Yellow Creek FallsOnly 10 minutes from the house on Tapocco Road on US 129, this 0.33 mile hike is ideal for both experienced and inexperienced guests who would like to explore the beauty of the mountains. The trail leads to a 70 foot waterfall! Yellow Creek Falls is also a great spot to swim, but remember to use caution when water levels are high due to summer thunderstorms.
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Graham County is a 'dry' county... BYOB
Graham County is a 'dry' county, so if you would like adult beverages... you will need to bring them in with you.
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General Location
Santeetlah Lake and the Cheoah District of the Nantahala National Forest which surrounds it provide exceptional recreational opportunities. The lake has a variety of fish including small mouth bass, large mouth bass, walleye, crappie, bream, and lake trout. Santeetlah Marina (just on the other side of the peninsula) is the only full-service marina on a lake that has 76 miles (122 km) of shoreline. There are over 200 miles (320 km) of hiking trails in the Cheoah District, and one can hike about eight miles (13 km) from Lake Santeetlah to the Appalachian Trail.