NEW 2026 TRUE LOG CABIN | TURNKEY/FURNISHED OPTION | MOUNTAIN VIEWS | ALL-PAVED ACCESS | NEAR CARTERS LAKE | STR POTENTIAL | 2 BEDROOMS + LOFT | 2 BATHS | BASEMENT GAME ROOM BEING FINISHED! Welcome to 196 Jake's Landing Way N, Ellijay, GA 30540—this BRAND-NEW TRUE LOG CABIN WAS JUST FINISHED IN MAY 2026 & is ready for its first owner to enjoy! If you've been searching for an authentic North Georgia mountain cabin with the character & craftsmanship of a true log home but the benefits of brand-new construction, THIS IS IT! This one-owner TRUE LOG HOME combines classic mountain character with modern finishes, slight/seasonal MOUNTAIN VIEWS, a freshly stained deck & easy YEAR-ROUND ALL-PAVED ACCESS. Inside, LUXURY LVP FLOORING RUNS THROUGHOUT ALL FINISHED AREAS, & the spacious open-concept living area features a gas fireplace with gas logs & a leased 120-gallon tank. The kitchen features SOFT-CLOSE CABINETRY, TILE BACKSPLASH, STAINLESS-STEEL APPLIANCES & ELECTRIC RANGE. The home offers 2 BEDROOMS + A SPACIOUS LOFT & 2 FULL BATHROOMS. The upper-level bedroom features a PRIVATE BALCONY overlooking the peaceful mountain setting & seasonal views, while the versatile loft provides additional sleeping space & could also be used as an office, game room or second living area. EVEN MORE SPACE IS ON THE WAY—the BASEMENT IS CURRENTLY BEING FINISHED INTO A GAME/ENTERTAINMENT ROOM featuring FOOSBALL & MORE, creating an additional fun gathering space for owners, guests or vacation renters! The basement also offers exciting potential for additional finished living space and storage, with electrical & plumbing already installed and the ability to accommodate a separate HVAC zone. Additional improvements include gutters installed, completed interior/exterior painting & a recently stained deck. INVESTORS—DON'T MISS THE VACATION-RENTAL POTENTIAL! ESTIMATED GROSS SHORT-TERM RENTAL REVENUE COULD BE APPROXIMATELY $55,000-$75,000 ANNUALLY, depending on furnishings, amenities, management, pricing, occupancy & market conditions; projection is an estimate only & is not guaranteed. ANOTHER POTENTIAL BENEFIT FOR PRIMARY-RESIDENCE BUYERS AGE 65+—GILMER COUNTY OFFERS SCHOOL-TAX/HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS FOR QUALIFYING PROPERTY OWNERS; buyers should verify current eligibility & requirements with the Gilmer County Tax Assessor. Best of all, you're convenient to CARTERS LAKE, TUMBLING WATERS, HIKING & MOUNTAIN-BIKING TRAILS, WINERIES, CIDERIES, WATERFALLS, TUBING, KAYAKING, FLY FISHING & ENDLESS NORTH GEORGIA ADVENTURES. Whether you're looking for a FULL-TIME HOME, WEEKEND MOUNTAIN ESCAPE OR VACATION RENTAL/AIRBNB, this just-finished cabin checks all the boxes. TURNKEY/FURNISHED OPTION AVAILABLE—CAN BE SOLD FURNISHED WITH AN ACCEPTABLE $599,000 OFFER! Come see this BRAND-NEW NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAIN CABIN before someone else calls it home!
