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Rabun Retreat

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View from the outdoor back deck, looking toward the front door and garden
Entrance walkway through garden of hydrangea and Rose of Sharon.
Open kitchen/dining room with vaulted ceiling, rustic beams and gas fireplace!
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Lakemont, GA
  • Lake Rabun
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Minnehaha Falls
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Jack and jill

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Rabun Retreat

Beautifully renovated mountain cottage, perfect for families or couples looking for a relaxing vacation in the gorgeous blue ridge mountains.
Enter your vacation home through a lovely garden with outside seating perfect for early morning coffee or late night socializing around a firepit. Enjoy the downstairs sitting area, with wood-burning stove and wet bar, for an evening libation over lively discussion. Downstairs master bedroom with king bed and master bath with huge walk-in shower, ensures plenty of space and privacy. Laundry room with washer/ dryer hidden behind barn door on first floor. Ascend the stairs into a beautiful vaulted ceiling, open concept kitchen and dining room. Surrounded by trees, you may feel that you have entered a treehouse.
Enjoy seating for 8-10 at the farmhouse dining table in front of a charming gas fireplace. Kitchen is spacious and perfect for cooking and entertaining. Large, roomy den with wall to wall windows and lots of seating. Large flat screen TV for evening movies. Generous bedroom with full bed and bunk beds, perfect for families or friends traveling. Second upstairs bedroom with roomy queen bed and plenty of natural light. Two upstairs bedrooms share a beautiful jack and jill bath with combined tub and shower. Sizeable outdoor deck with barbecue to immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the company.

Plenty of parking! Bring your boat to launch from Hall's!

Secluded and private, yet located conveniently to such much in the surrounding area!!
5 minutes to Hall's Boathouse and boat ramp
5 minutes to historic Lakemont
10 minutes to Lake Rabun beach
10 minutes to Angel Falls trailhead
10 minutes to Tallulah Gorge
10 minutes to downtown Clayton for excellent dining and shopping
15 minutes to Panther Creek trailhead
20 minutes to Minnehaha Falls
20 minutes to Mountain City for antique shopping and rock mining
25 minutes to Dillard
30 minutes to Chattooga River and whitewater rafting
40 minutes to Helen, GA
45 minutes to Highlands, NC

Local Wineries:
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Stonewall Creek Vineyards

Local Distilleries:
Moonrise Distillery
RM Rose Company

Property manager

Cindy Lauer

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack and play and booster seat available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
There is a fenced area to the back of the house.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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.
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Lakemont, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Rabun - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shortline Trailhead - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Kingwood Resort Golf - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Minnehaha Falls - 18 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 25 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunday Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mama G's Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Bike Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rabun Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Rabun Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rabun Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rabun Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and Lake Rabun. Shortline Trailhead and Tallulah Gorge State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney K.

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

Great getaway cabin

We’ve stayed here on 2 occasions and it’s a very quiet and clean . The parking is tight but can accommodate two vehicles which worked for us . We will be staying there again next year . Close to shopping and water falls .. The contact who we talked to About the propane fireplace not working , got someone out the next day and it was repaired , nice to eat breakfast and looking at the fire. She was very friendly and helpful . It was a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barend S.

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

Great stay!

The house and location is awesome! The photos actually don't do it justice. I will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

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

Lovely spot!

Great location and a beautifully kept home. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL R., DADE CITY

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

Great Get Away

We enjoyed our stay at this remodeled cabin!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Great property

We loved our stay. We had some problems getting locked out - completely our fault - and the owners were very helpful. We’d absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Getaway before grandkids pickup at camp!

Needed a reprieve from the South Georgia heat so we came up to Lake Rabun a couple of days early to pick up the grands from camp. Lake Rabun never lets us down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

Wonderful Place

We enjoyed our stay here. Home was adequately furnished with supplies. Location was great. Loved the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Spring Break Getaway

Very Clean property! The family had an amazing time and enjoyed the fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Great mountain/lake house

We stayed for a couple nights at Rabun Retreat. The house is very conveniently located and easy for a regular SUV to get to. We spent all day Tallulah Gorge and had a great time. Only thing to be aware of is if you plan to work from the house the internet is a bit spotty and might not support remote work. Otherwise great stay and our whole group loved it. Very newly renovated house and owner was super responsive to all questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney K.

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

Lakemont rental

Very nice house, we enjoyed our stay.. house was clean and equipped nicely, driveway is tight and steep incline to house, but manageable. We would recommend the place to our family and friends .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi U.

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

Mamas celebration of life

Our 2nd stay here and it was as pleasant as the first time. There will definitely will be a 3rd. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mac M.

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

Well equipped!

We loved our stay at this Rabun Retreat! Very spacious for our family of five plus grandparents. The best part was the toys our kids were greeted with! They had things to play with all weekend. Updated bathrooms and kitchen. The furniture could use an update and WIFI was very spotty but otherwise we didn’t want for anything the whole weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin B., Atlanta, GA

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

Awesome for a family

The place was spacious and had all kinds of things to entertain our family. The den with all the toys and the TV was awesome! Tons of extra blankets, soap, etc., and also plenty of cookware in the kitchen. The wi-fi was pretty spotty, it went in and out (it's phone line DSL), but getting on the internet wasn't the point of our vacation. The place is right near Rabun lake, and we went hiking in Tallulah gorge, and at two nearby waterfalls (Angel and Minnehaha). Hillside Orchard Farm was right up the road too. Overall a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Perfect in every way

Our trip to Lakemont exceeded our expectations. Cindy was a great host and the house was perfect for our family and dog. The house is very spacious including a cozy Den and beautiful master suite downstairs. Two spacious bedrooms upstairs share a beautiful bathroom with wonderful soaking tub. The kitchen / dinning room area feel like a picture from Southern Living. All new appliances and beautiful design. Tons of natural light and a cozy gas fireplace. Family room was the hangout for the boys all week. The house is short drive from 441/23 yet very tucked away in the forest. We had the street to ourselves which was great for dog walks and relaxing. Several waterfalls and trails very close by to explore. Clayton, Sky Valley and Highlands were a close drive as well. We were a family of 6 along with our dog and had plenty of space. We highly recommend this property. Thank you Cindy for a Christmas we will not forget. Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

benjawan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Good property but WiFi is not reliable

The property is well maintained and clean. Good for family relaxations. There are a couple review mention that the wifi is the issue. so I have contacted the host to check and inform her/him that I will be working remotely during my stay for a week and need reliable internet. The host confirm that there is no issue. Just to find out after the arrival that I couldn't use the wifi to work there for the whole 3 days and have to submit urgent PTO. My husband also missed a video call for job interview. The TV also lost connection several times. My son have a hard time with the TV. I reached out to the host. The host refunded a little money for the inconvenience . And later on we got additional charge for fee for extra cleaning because of a dog paw print on sheet. I have been travel and stay at many rental places with pets, I had paid extra for pet to stay but I have not get extra charge for cleaning due to pets because we usually make sure that our pest do not mess up things. I personally not going to stay at this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos R.

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

A wonderful getaway

Our family had an amazing time at this property. It was a great experience getting away from the craziness of city life and getting to enjoy the beauty of nature all around us and the beauty of the small town.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny L C.

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

Wonderful All Around

The Lodge was beautiful, clean, and perfectly located for everything we wanted to do, close to town while maintaining the feel of a secluded cabin. The master bathroom was luxury, the open kitchen was a favorite gathering place, and the fireplace upstairs was perfect for morning coffee. Something to add, the water pressure was fantastic, and the hot water was hot. The tips and directions Cindy provided were very helpful, and she had the Lodge stocked with everything we needed. There was so much to see and do, every day was a new place to discover. It was a wonderful two weeks and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Great Property!

This property was great for our stay. Plently of space for 6 adults and 1 dog. The fenced in area for the dog was too wooded for us to use and was steeper than anticipated but we enjoyed walks close to the house and the many close trails. Great proximity to the lake as well as Tallulah Gorge and Clayton restaurants and vineyards! Would recommend this house for future guests!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Perfect Mountain Retreat

Beautiful kitchen with everything we needed. Modern bathrooms. Plenty of space for working, resting, reading, entertaining. Great amenities, gas grill on the deck, and separate laundry area. Close to Tallulah Falls and Clayton and a short walk to Lake Rabun. Beautiful area. Master bed is very firm and pillows rather flat and part of the couch sags. Check in and check out easy. We booked last minute and were very, very pleased with the accommodations and ease of reaching the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tim H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice place but not as clean as we would have liked

The house was very nice and we found everything as advertised. The area is beautiful and although the house is very close to the lake it feels very secluded as it's set back in the woods away from all the other houses. My only complaint was in regards to cleanliness. The kitchen and most surfaces were clean, but there was pet hair all over the place. The king bed had clean sheets, but we had to wash all the other bed sheets as they had hair in them and did not look clean. Also, there were multiple pieces of furniture that if we sat in them our clothes would be covered in pet hair when we got up. The owner was responsive and provided all the details we needed up front. Would have rated 5 stars except for the cleanliness/pet hair.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

North Georgia haven

We had an extended stay in this fantastic house while we moved across the country. We were able to relax comfortably at the house on lazy or rainy days, and use it as the perfect launch point for all our North Georgia adventures. The hosts have worked hard to make it really feel like a home away from home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi U.

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

Beautiful Mountain Getaway

Wonderful experience from beginning to end. Welcoming and very comfortable. Cannot wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica L.

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

A quiet retreat

Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Rabun Retreat. The location was great, the house was very beautiful, especially the kitchen and bathrooms, and our kids really enjoyed playing with the toys in the living room. The host was very communicative upon arrival. However there were a few drawbacks: -there was a distinctly unpleasant smell throughout the downstairs. We cracked a window to try to air it out, but the smell remained. -the couch in the upstairs area sagged really bad and was uncomfortable for my husband and I. - the AC/heat units in each of the rooms (there's no central heating/air) took a little bit of fiddling to figure out - it would have been nice to have a guide for those. - the fenced in area for the dogs was very difficult to get to. There was barely a path to it out back and no way to reach it under the porch of the house although there was a gate. Also, I would not have felt comfortable letting my dogs roam back there anyway because it is very steep and full of forest debris. We did feel a bit rushed to get out of the house. What I assume was the cleaning crew arrived about 30 mins before actual checkout time and were sitting in the driveway as we packed up to leave. I did communicate with the host beforehand to say we'd be leaving around checkout time, 11am.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Quiet and peaceful

We loved this place. It was off the beaten path but not too far from food and entertainment. Clayton is about 5 minutes away and has lots of cute restaurants. Helen wasn't too far either and we were able to go ziplining. Tullalah Gorge was a few minutes down the road and was absolutely beautiful. We had no issues with the property as it was nicely stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa B.

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

Home away from Home

Our friends came to visit from Atlanta, and they were so excited to stay in the mountains. Cindy made the process so easy and the house was easy to find. We enjoyed our time eating at the family style table & playing games in the living room! We definitely will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

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