32 Squirrel Trail

There's a particular kind of morning that happens here: coffee on the deck, mist still caught in the trees, nowhere to be. Then, if you want it, a ten-minute walk down a forest trail that ends at the lake. This 2022-built cottage in Blue Ridge's Aska Wilderness Area borders U.S. National Forest and was made for exactly that kind of quiet - close enough to town that downtown Blue Ridge is five minutes away and the marina just over a mile, far enough that it still feels like your own stretch of woods. Whether you're living here full-time, escaping to it on weekends, or welcoming guests who leave five-star reviews, it was made for this. Inside, white oak hardwood floors carry warmth through an open, light-filled living space built around a designer kitchen that's as much a gathering spot as a place to cook. Custom bathrooms and thoughtful, modern furnishings give the whole home an easy, lived-in polish. Three bedrooms sleep seven: a king suite for the primary, a queen room for guests, and a bunk room - full-over-full, with enough room for cards, board games, or just being loud - that kids claim the moment they walk in. Step back outside, and the hot tub waits under a canopy of trees, with 0.69 private acres backing straight to National Forest, so there's never a neighbor behind you. A detached single-car garage keeps gear and tools out of the weather, and public water with septic means none of the well headaches that come with so many mountain properties. It comes fully furnished, down to the last throw pillow, so whoever moves in - owner or overnight guest - just has to bring a suitcase. And for anyone weighing the numbers: three years running as an Airbnb Superhost, a 4.97 rating across 136 reviews, and a top-10%-in-market ranking mean this isn't a hopeful projection, it's a proven one. Rental details available on request. Built 2022 on 0.69 acres in Fannin County. Offered at $574,000.