Step right in, friend, and pull up a chair—because this part of the tale begins with The Little Billie, our love letter to the woman who taught us that home isn’t a roof and walls, but a feeling. We built this lake house the way she lived: full of welcome, warmth, and a little bit of mischief around the edges.

Tucked beside America’s #1 mountain lake—Lake Jocassee—The Little Billie sits smack dab in the middle of a wild, wondrous land where kayaks glide like water-striders, fish grow big enough to brag about, and adventure tiptoes right up to your doorstep each morning like it’s delivering the newspaper.

Inside, you’ll find everything brand new and shined up like Sunday shoes.

A great room made for stretching out, unwinding, and telling tall tales.

A kitchen so handsome the Food Network would ask for its autograph.

A master bedroom that hums you to sleep sweeter than a mountain lullaby.

A porch that throws its arms around you and says, “Stay a while.”

And, of course, your very own private swimming pool—perfect for quiet floating, loud splashing, or celebrating absolutely nothing at all.

Big enough for the whole family. Cozy enough for two souls escaping the world.

And the lake?

Well… it’s just over yonder.

So go on—step into The Little Billie and write the next chapter of your story. Twain would tell you: Life’s too short not to stay somewhere that makes your heart grin.