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The Lost Compass

Property class: 2

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Interior
A cabin with a porch and two doors, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin with a deck and a fire pit visible through the window.
A room with a grey door, wooden wardrobe, and a small heater.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $280
$237 nightly
$280 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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3573 Georgia 356, Sautee Nacoochee, GA, 30545
  • Place, Chattahoochee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A cozy room with a bed, a fireplace, a dining table, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sautee Nacoochee

With a stay at The Lost Compass in Sautee Nacoochee (Tanglewood), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Helen Festhalle and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Unicoi State Park.

What's nearby

  • Chattahoochee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Helen Festhalle - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Lost Compass

The Lost Compass offers 4 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. This Sautee Nacoochee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as a picnic area and gas grills.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

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  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 80 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Lost Compass Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay and disconnect! It’s located super close to downtown Helen. I would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026