A striking, almost entirely glass house suspended 60 feet above the Georgia mountains has gone on the market for $1.2 million.
At first glance, 1578 Jacks River Road in Epworth resembles an understated control tower. Up close, however, it reveals a one-bedroom, one-bathroom retreat with sweeping views of the Cohutta Mountains and Chattahoochee National Forest.
The current owner constructed the tower in 2023, and the 14-acre property quickly became a sought-after Airbnb destination thanks to its spectacular forest setting.
“They wanted to build a treehouse getaway,” listing agent Logan Fitts told the Daily Mail.
Visitors should pack comfortable shoes, though: reaching the treetop retreat requires climbing 82 steps.
A luggage elevator makes the journey easier by transporting heavy bags and groceries, Fitts said.
The owner and his wife have reached retirement age and are hoping to purchase another mountain home for themselves.
He also manages the Airbnb himself, a demanding responsibility that keeps him busy. Now, he hopes “someone else can take the reins on it,” Fitts said.
From a distance, 1578 Jacks River Road in Epworth resembles an unassuming control tower, but the one-bedroom, one-bathroom home offers views over the Cohutta Mountains and Chattahoochee National Forest
The unusual retreat has become one of the area’s most sought-after Airbnb experiences
The property spans 14 acres, giving the nearly all-glass house plenty of privacy without tinted windows or an enclosed bathroom area. Reaching the top requires climbing 82 steps
The buyer will not be obligated to continue operating the property as an Airbnb, but Fitts said it could be an attractive investment because it already has a “true following.”
The retreat currently generates about $92,000 in annual income, even though it is available for rental only from March through Thanksgiving.
Getting prospective buyers inside has also proved difficult because the property is booked every day through Thanksgiving.
“It’s a cool property,” Fitts said.
Along with its extraordinary views, the home sits on a maintained Hemlock Preserve. The land also includes a waterfall, a rare feature, as well as numerous native plant and tree species.
“When you’re up there, it is insane,” Fitts told the Daily Mail. “And when you walk through and you see all the native species on the property, like the hemlock trees, it’s beautiful.”
Hiking and biking trails run across and around the property, while nearby recreational lakes offer opportunities for swimming and trout fishing.
Although the property can be reached by car, visitors will need a four-wheel-drive vehicle because the route includes crossing the Jacks River, Fitts said.
The property can be reached by car, but visitors will need a four-wheel-drive vehicle to cross the Jacks River on the way there
The buyer does not have to continue the Airbnb business, but Fitts said the property could be a strong investment because it has a “true following” and generates about $92,000 in annual income
The retreat includes a fully functioning bathroom and shower
A rooftop firepit adds another amenity, although reaching it means climbing even more stairs
The property offers extraordinary views, sits on a Hemlock Preserve and includes its own waterfall
The home is about 25 minutes from Blue Ridge, while a convenience store and gas station are approximately 10 minutes away, Fitts said.
It also features a fully functioning bathroom and shower with large glass windows. Because the property covers 14 acres, the home enjoys complete privacy and does not require window treatments or enclosed areas, the realtor said.
A rooftop firepit and lounge area provide another place to take in the surroundings, although reaching them requires climbing additional stairs.
“It’s pretty impressive,” Fitts said.