Cottage in the Cove - Private Views, Porch & Dock

3BR/2BA house with PRIVACY and a BIG VIEW from two deck levels, a bedroom balcony, a BIG SCREENED PORCH and a DOCK tucked into a COVE with TOYS. The house is 1470 sq ft, with a 500 sq ft screened porch, two open decks, a fireplace, a chiminea, and a COVERED DECK for RAIN OR SHINE OUTDOOR COOKING, with a sink, charcoal/LP grill (all fuels provided). The space The home has a flat circle drive entrance with parking just a few feet away from the front door. A lighted 32-step staircase and a lighted path lead to the lakeside deck and covered dock in year-round water, with swim/sun deck, boat slip, jet ski port, dog-friendly ladder and mini fridge. The home has a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, a wood-burning fireplace inside and a chiminea outside, with firewood and starter logs provided. Guided striper fishing is great, with dock pickup and drop-off. Fly fishing for trout below Smith Lake Dam is also popular. The home sits on a 1.3 acre wooded lot with 550 feet of shoreline, starting in the cove and ending at a point of land that shelters the dock from wind, waves and boat traffic. This provides for safe swimming and paddling, minimum wave action on the dock, and just 50 yards to big water. This house is located minutes from the town of Crane Hill and just 1.5 miles from Rock Creek Marina (by water and by road). There is a CANOE, a PEDALBOAT, a STANDUP PADDLEBOARD and 2 KAYAKS for renter’s use, with life jackets, floats and paddles provided. Parking space is available for up to 4 boat trailers. There is a roped off hiking trail to a sheltered ledge with a spring in Cap'n Jack's hollow, fun exploring for kids of all ages. All staircases and decks are kid-friendly, with railings and wire panels or wooden pickets. Smoking is allowed outside on the dock, the decks and the porch only. Pets are allowed. We just ask that they use the XL kennel crate provided when inside the house. There are TVs in the living room (55") and on the porch (40") with DVD players and a 20" TV in bedroom 2, all with Dish Network America's Top 120+, DVR and SEC Network. You can DVR the game, play in the lake, and watch the game later. Unlimited Viasat WiFi Satellite Internet is provided and the fee is included in the daily rate. Cell service is good for Verizon and AT&T. The WiFi Internet provides email connectivity even if your cell coverage is bad. A backpack is provided for taking snacks, drinks and ice down to the dock. Guest access Guests have access to the entire property, including the home, screened porch, outside decks, lakeside deck, and covered dock with boat slip and mini-fridge. A canoe, a paddleboat, a standup paddleboard and 2 kayaks are also provided for renters to use in the sheltered cove. Other things to note All essentials are provided, including bath towels, wash cloths and beach towels. Propane gas and charcoal are provided for the grill. Firewood is provided for the fireplace and chiminea. The lockbox combination and wifi password will be texted to you the morning of your arrival day.