The perfect vacation getaway - - WWW.CHATTANOOGARETREAT.COM [1] - - rustic in appearance but elegantly comfortable! This one-level home is located in a small residential neighborhood of million-dollar homes on beautiful Chickamauga Lake. Deer, duck, geese, and cranes are routine visitors. This rustic-style home sits atop a gentle hill where there is always a breeze on the enormous screened-in wrap-around porch. Across the street, a short walk through the pines takes you to our private dock. A boat ramp access area is just a block away, so bring your boat, jet skis, and water toys, or simply enjoy GREAT fishing off the dock. The house is panelled in knotty pine throughout with hardwood and ceramic tile floors; the bedrooms, of course, are carpeted and spacious. It features a great room with a giant fireplace and beveled-glass french doors that open onto the porch, large open-plan kitchen, and enormous screened-in porch overlooking the lake. Three bedrooms sleep 8. Master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, french doors onto the porch, and walk-in closet has a king-sized bed and its own bath with shower and jetted whirlpool. Private bedroom has two twin beds and its own closet. Large back bedroom is set up to sleep five in twin and bunk beds. This large room is perfect for the kids' bunk-house. Central air and heat are two years old. This house is fully furnished, including linens and towels. The living room is equipped with cable TV and VCR/DVD, with additional cable connections in every room. There is a large gas grill. Completely equipped kitchen with all cooking utensils, coffee maker, microwave, dishwasher, and state-of-the-art washer and dryer. This is a non-smoking home, but We are DOG FRIENDLY to those well-mannered pooches of moderate size. Please inquire. The setting is peaceful and serene. This is the place to get away from it all and start on that book you've always meant to get get around to writing. It is a wonderful setting for a retreat - either corporate or personal. Enjoy walking the neighborhood in safety and without traffic. Listen to the owls in the evening and watch the stars come out; we are far enough from the city lights that you can see the Milky Way in its glory. This is a place you'll want to revisit time and time again. It is a little bit of paradise and just a little bit magic. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------