Luxury STR Retreat on 4.5 Private Acres | High-Income STR Potential | Fully Automated Smart Home | Minutes to Carters Lake. Welcome to 819 Hap Holt Rd, a stunning 2023 custom-built luxury retreat designed for exceptional short-term rental performance and unforgettable mountain getaways. Nestled on 4.5 private wooded acres with no HOA, light covenants, and STR-friendly restrictions, this turnkey property offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and investment potential. Inside, you'll find soaring vaulted ceilings, dramatic 16-foot sliding glass doors, two full kitchens, a custom bunk room for maximizing guest capacity, dual fireplaces, quartz countertops, and upscale finishes throughout. High-speed 2 Gig fiber internet makes the home ideal for remote workers, streaming, and extended stays. A fully integrated smart-home system allows owners to remotely control lighting, climate, Wi-Fi, smoke and CO detectors, SmartThings automations, exterior security cameras, the whole-home Generac generator, Sense energy monitor, and EV charging station, making ownership and property management virtually effortless. Outside, guests will enjoy a true mountain resort experience with a custom Finnish sauna, hot tub, two oversized covered decks, outdoor gas fireplace, propane fire pit, large propane grill, swing bed, and a private walking trail leading to Carters Lake, all surrounded by peaceful woods with no visible neighbors. Built for efficiency and peace of mind, the home also features spray foam insulation, a metal roof, commercial-grade water filtration, two heat pumps, gated entry, circular driveway with ample parking for boats and trailers, and a transferable structural builder warranty. Whether you're searching for a luxurious personal retreat, a second home that offsets ownership costs through rentals, or a proven high-end investment property, this home checks every box. Conveniently located just minutes from Carters Lake, Tumbling Waters Hiking Trail, Downtown Ellijay, local wineries, apple orchards, and endless outdoor recreation, this rare offering combines modern luxury, complete privacy, and outstanding year-round rental appeal in one of Ellijay's most sought-after locations.