Who: Robert and Linda Miller

Where: Sojourn at Cuscowilla, Eatonton

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Linda and Robert Miller love the 180-degree views of Lake Oconee from their condominium.

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The Millers relax in the living room of their Cuscowilla vacation home.

GETTING THERE From downtown Atlanta, take I-20 east about 70 miles toward Augusta. Take Exit 130 (Ga. 44/Eatonton Road) and turn right onto Ga. 44. Continue south approximately 12 miles to the second traffic light at Old Phoenix Road. Turn left and travel south a half mile to the Cuscowilla entrance on left. WEB RESOURCES Sojourn at Cuscowilla Eatonton-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce

When purchased: Last summer

Their home: A three-bedroom, three-bath condo with a balcony on the third floor. It has about 2,800 square feet, sleeps eight people and has lake views from the living room, loft and bedrooms.

The style: The condo is decorated in what Linda Miller calls a contemporary transitional style with colors such as greens, turquoises, browns and golds. The furniture was selected to take advantage of the waterfront setting, such as a glass dining room table. A favorite item is a hand-knotted Duleek rug decorated with deer and birds.

How they found it: They started looking seriously at the Lake Oconee area in January 2005. "We vacationed over there at some of the lake cottages at Cuscowilla, and we really fell in love with Cuscowilla and the lake during that time," Linda said. When they asked if there were any condos there, they were told about plans for Sojourn. They were the first people to reserve a unit. "It just kind of happened at the right time for us," she said. "The idea of the condo appealed to us because we could go over there and visit and leave it."

What they love about it: The 180-degree views of the lake and overall community. "Each time we enter the gates at Cuscowilla, we're both amazed at the relaxed feeling we have. The entire development has so much character and charm, you almost feel like you step back in time when you enter it," Linda said. Robert added, "By the time you're at Cuscowilla, your blood pressure is [down] about 40 points."

How far from home: About 90 minutes from their home in Johns Creek.

How often they're there: At least twice a month, and more often in the summer. "You're out of Atlanta traffic and without being too far away, you can just zip over there," Linda said. They've also already had family there for holidays such as Thanksgiving.

What they do when they're there: Enjoy the beauty of the lake and Cuscowilla, the couple said. They go for walks on the trails, and also enjoy the two pools and other amenities, like the golf course and restaurants.

SOJOURN IN CUSCOWILLA

Located in the Cuscowilla golf course community, Sojourn has two- and three-bedroom waterfront condos from $489,900 to $709,900. Twelve of the 37 units remain, said Jimmy Branan, broker with Cuscowilla Real Estate. Inside, the units have master suites and private secondary baths. Outside, there's a dock with day slips, a covered pavilion with a grill and walking trails. The Cuscowilla clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, Waterside Restaurant and Golf House Grill are nearby.

Sojourn property owners' association fees range from $3,000 to $4,000 per year (depending on the location of and unit size), which includes insurance, landscaping and building maintenance. The condo purchase includes a Cuscowilla residential golf membership, and the developer is paying the purchaser's first year of monthly golf membership dues.

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