Lake Rabun Original Cottage w/ Babbling Brooke

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Entire home

Dining room overlooking a beautiful flowing Branch and Rhodendron forest

Private Waterfall in the Rhododendron Forest

Front view of Lake Rabun historic Cabin- The Bend at Lake Rabun

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8278 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Lakemont, GA

Lake Rabun
4 min walk
Seed Lake
10 min drive
Shortline Trailhead
10 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunkroom

1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Pocahontas Room

1 King Bed

Rhododendron Room

1 King Bed

Thomasville Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

The Bend at Lake Rabun is a gracious historic retreat nestled on Gorgeous Lake Rabun between Tallulah Falls and Clayton. This century old home is a classic for Lake Rabun. The Bend has been completely renovated with a gorgeous chefs kitchen, dining room with trickling waterfall views, living room with stone fireplace, main floor master bedroom and full bath. Upstairs there are two lovely king bedrooms and a large bunkroom with a Queen bed and 4 single beds, plenty of room for the kids to play! The house is steps from the lake and Surrounded by friendly woods and a babbling brook with a trickling waterfall. There is no shortage of fresh air and cool, clear sparkling mountain water right outside the front door. Steps from Hall's boat house and Marina, Max's Lakeside restaurant and bar, The Lake Rabun Pavilion and the Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant. We are just down the road from Lakemont Village, Tallulah Falls, Tiger and Clayton all boasting great, shopping, dining, galleries, wineries and activities. The Bend is the ultimate getaway for family and friends to gather and relax with carefree comfort in one of the most desirable spots in Georgia. The North Georgia Mountains have so much to offer! check out Explorerabun.com to

Property manager

Scotty Mitchell

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not leave trash inside the house at check-out. Please place securely bagged trash in metal bear box outside of dining room French doors

Any Trash that does not fit in Bear Box at Check-out must be taken with you! Tallulah Falls Recycle 9971 US 441 Tallulah Falls, Ga 30573 706-754-0031

Please do not leave any food outside on tables or around firepit when you are not present. We do have bears and other animals that you will attract.

Important information

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lakemont

Located in Lakemont, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tallulah Gorge State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest, while Main Street Gallery and Foxfire Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lakemont, GA

What's nearby

Lake Rabun - 4 min walk
Shortline Trailhead - 10 min drive
Tallulah Gorge State Park - 10 min drive
Tallulah Point Overlook - 12 min drive
Minnehaha Falls - 15 min drive

Getting around

Toccoa Station - 28 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tiger Mountain Vineyards - ‬14 min drive
‪Oinkers - ‬11 min drive
‪Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
‪The Red Barn Cafe - ‬14 min drive
‪Louie's On The Lake - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Rabun Original Cottage w/ Babbling Brooke pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Rabun Original Cottage w/ Babbling Brooke?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Rabun Original Cottage w/ Babbling Brooke?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Rabun Original Cottage w/ Babbling Brooke located?

This family-friendly Lakemont holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Chattahoochee National Forest and Lake Rabun. Tallulah Gorge State Park and Seed Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Landmark House

My family celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary at The Bend. Everyone loved this beautifully restored and decorated old Lake Rabun house. The dining room was the perfect place for a family dinner celebration with the house’s George Harrison LP playing in the background. We explored the house and property with wonder, slept well, ate out, and spent a day boating on the lake without ever getting in a car. We loved hanging out on the patio in front of the house. At night the moon lights were magical. It is a special place.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

11 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House, Great Time

Great Location, clean house, thoughtfully decorated. Our group had a wonderful time. Lots of seating spaces and outdoor areas. Walkable to restaurant/ bar. 5 stars !

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

6 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

We had a great time when we stayed at the property. Host was very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Susan L.

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Rabun

The house is very charming, you can see alot of thought went into the decor. There was plenty of room for the ten of us, and the beds were comfortable. The locals were friendly and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

This house was classic "Lake Rabun" with tons of character and the location can't be beat. It was perfect for our groups consisting of two families with 4 kids between the age of 1 and 6. The hosts were very reachable and eager to please, but we didn't have to bug them much because everything was so well prepared in advance for our stay. We hope to stay here again next summer.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

RENE S.

13 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

VERY NICE PLACE

THE HOUSE WAS NICE HAD ISSUES WITH WATER HEATER LEARNED TO TAKE COLD SHOWERS

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ard C.

27 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing historic property

We loved this amazing historic vacation property. Despite its age the house looks great and has every amenity you can think of. The house comes with a grand kitchen and large dining room that can accommodate a large humber of people. We also loved that there are three king bedrooms in addition to a perfect 'kids room' with 5 beds (incl. 2 bunks). The house is fairly close to the road but Lake Rabun Road is pretty quiet, so we didn't have an issue with that. It's close to the towns of Lakemont and Clayton as well as to Tallulah River Gorge, Minnehaha Falls and Angel Falls.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

3 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great place. Still feels like old Lakemont but with modern updates Very unique spot with lots of nice details.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

30 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Charming and Comfortable House

We recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annabella F., Atlanta

1 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving stay at Lake Rabun

Lovely old house- such fun to be there. Design of house given great care and thought and great for a big family with lots of different ages as there is lots of space for games and for cooking and eating.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

28 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

The house was outstanding for my family. Very accommodating bedrooms and living space and you can’t beat the setting of a mountain lake. We enjoyed the living room and kitchen areas, the outdoor fire pit and stream flowing through the property. There were several great hiking options close by as well as easy access to Clayton and even the charming little downtown Lakemont area. Scotty was a great host and we would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

21 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway at Lake Rabun

This is a lovely property and a beautiful area! The house is very cozy and perfectly in keeping with a North Georgia getaway. Our family of five had plenty of room for everyone to sleep comfortably. We had friends staying nearby so we didn't use the outdoor space much, but it was great with a firepit and lots of chairs. And the owners were so kind to leave us some delicious eggs from their hen house! The house is a short easy walk to Louie's pizza and a short drive to Clayton where there are some really fun restaurants. We had a few communication issues on check-in, but that was likely due to my own technology challenges. Overall, we highly recommend the house and the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Beth G., Lawrenceville

12 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful property

We stayed here for our wedding which was held across the street at the Pavilion at Lake Rabun. The property was beautiful and meet all of our needs. I loved the uniqueness and the coziness to the house. We had a small issue getting the code when checking in, as there is limited/ no cell service at the property so make sure you get this info in advance. Overall great house and good experience working with the owners.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Spencer G.

22 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Killer house with plenty of room on a great fun lot… will definitely come back. Cheers to the hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

19 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Living in History

We love the character and charm of this historic home!! We feel as though we are the newest layer of history to make memories here, such a great vibe! Location is wonderful as well!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vera G.

10 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of heaven

This property is perfect especially if you are looking for an authentic early 1900’s lake house experience. The house inside is beautiful old wood paneling with hard wood floors. Full of antiques and interesting curios, beautiful paintings, lots of books and never ending surprises. The bedrooms are beautifully fitted with sumptuous beds and high end linens. Lots of windows that let in the natural light and beautiful mountain lake scenery. The bunk room is so lovely with its own sitting area and gas heater. Many games and books for kids were provided. ( I was with with 3 old grammar school friends and we actually fought over who would get the bunk room.) The kitchen is a dream with high end appliances and enough dishes, cookery and flatware to feed a small army. The gas range was amazing. There are lovely places to sit outside and with the babbling brook that runs right by the house, you will want to partake no matter the weather. This is truly a unique house that will make you want to never leave. Nothing has been forgotten for your comfort.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

7 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The cabin is wonderful. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

breckyn A.

23 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute Perfection! We couldn’t have enjoyed our stay any more.

This place was an absolute joy to stay and enjoy. First, everything in the house was neat, tidy, and clean. I felt like I could use any dishware or pan without having to pre-wash. The layout of the house allowed everyone to have a good time but also to have some individual space for themselves. The house truly is a lake house retreat! You have wonderful views from every bedroom in the house. And the screen-in porch that runs the full length of the house is just lovely. The homeowners were easy to get in touch with and extremely helpful with any questions we had.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniella K.

11 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Hideaway

Perfect spot to get away. Family friendly. Right across from the lake. If you are interested in boating, be sure to reserve a rental in advance!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kitty S.

10 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

House was cozy with plenty of space for our family. Loved the dining room which had beautiful view of the woods and creek. Great location across from the lake and marina.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., United States

10 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quintessential Lake Rabun

This house oozes charm, very cozy and very much an old school lake house. Description is very accurate, beds are super comfortable and plush, great mattresses and sheets. Bunk room would be great for kids. Lots of games available. Note there is no television which was not a problem for us but others might want one. House does have wifi but cell service in the area and on the lake in spotty, at least with ATandT. I think Verizon is better. Kitchen very well equipped although you can walk not even 100 yards to Louie's for the best pizza and The Lake Rabun Hotel for a nice dinner. Halls is across the street to rent a boat or put in your canoes or kayaks, buy ice, sundries, etc. One other note, only one shower, again probably not a problem for a family but some adults might not love sharing...Great location, easy to get back into Clayton for groceries, etc,

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Logan B.

8 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SO charming

Vintage Rabun! The house was a dream. Old-school charm--but with uber-comfy oversize beds and a well-equipped kitchen. The grounds are beautiful, with a lovely patio and the creek running right along the house. Lake access right across the street for boats--but not swimming. Coziest charm.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

15 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience

What a beautiful escape for our family! Great access to Lake Rabun, to nearby waterfalls for hiking , and rivers for fly fishing. Memories made for a lifetime!

Stayed 14 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

26 May 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home!

The house is beautiful.... you step back in time to this immaculate home! Right a food the street from the marina, Louie’s pizza and Lake Rabun Inn. Scotty and Jadon are terrific.... almost like your personal butler. Can’t say enough good things! Brian Blackshaw Blackshaw Partners

Stayed 5 nights in May 2020