Welcome to The Lost Compass, a fully renovated and turnkey creekside motel in the heart of North Georgia. This unique 4-unit property (zoned for up to 15 units) has been completely upgraded and is sold FULLY FURNISHED, offering an ideal investment in one of the state's busiest tourist areas. Each guest suite features vaulted pine ceilings, a full bath, a refreshed kitchenette, and its own screened-in porch with rocking chairs. The two end units include cozy fireplaces and king beds, while the interior rooms offer double queen beds. Every unit has been individually designed with custom paint, upgraded lighting and fixtures, and thoughtfully curated decor. Bathrooms have refinished tile, and kitchenettes have been rehabbed with new layouts and lighting. Upgrades include interior drywall repair, stained trim and beams, fresh exterior paint, pressure-washed and stained decks, repaired sliding glass doors and gutters, new 84" curtain rods, and extensive landscaping with mulching and undergrowth clearing. A custom roadside sign enhances curb appeal, and the entire property is guest-ready. Set on 1.3 acres with frontage along scenic Highway 356, the R3 zoning allows for motel use up to 15 units, giving new owners plenty of room to expand. The property also includes a wide front patio and a separate creekside deck, with ample on-site parking. **ABOUT THE AREA** Located between Lake Burton and downtown Helen, Georgia's third most-visited city after Atlanta and Savannah, this property attracts guests year-round with its proximity to hiking trails, wineries, waterfalls, and festivals. Whether you're looking to run a boutique motel, operate short-term rentals, or expand into a larger lodging business, The Lost Compass offers immediate income potential in a high-demand market.
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Price cut: $50K (8/1)
$549,000
3573 Highway 356, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
4beds
1,152sqft
Est.:
Residential
Built in 1984
1.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$477/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom paintKing bedsRefreshed kitchenetteExtensive landscapingDouble queen bedsCustom roadside signUpgraded lighting and fixtures
- 81 days
- on Zillow |
- 735 |
- 29 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 15, 2025 at 10:45am
Listed by:
Tracy Krohn 404-217-5908,
Keller Williams Elevate
Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 416288
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: See Remarks
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Wood
Cooling
- Electric, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wood, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space,None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck, Covered
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek
- Frontage type: Road,Creek
Lot
- Size: 1.42 Acres
- Topography: Level,Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 055 060
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Cabin
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Sautee Nacoochee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $477/sqft
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel
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