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Lazy Bear Cottage | 3BR 3BA Creek Front Retreat | Game Room | Hot Tub | Creek

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Large Back Yard
7 person Hot Tub Spa on Screened in Porch with Ambient lighting
Pool Table and other Games for Families
Poker and Roulette Table
Babbling Creek Right out Back

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8250.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Clarkesville, GA
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Helen Festhalle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Guest Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Floor Master King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest King Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lazy Bear Cottage | 3BR 3BA Creek Front Retreat | Game Room | Hot Tub | Creek

Lazy Bear Cottage - Animal-Free Home

Come enjoy the lazy lifestyle at Lazy Bear Cottage, only 10-minute drive from downtown Helen! We have your family covered at this extremely private creek front cottage. You have 3.2 acres to roam and enjoy the wildlife as you sit out on the large screened-in covered back deck or soak in the 7-Person hot tub spa also screened-in! With your family in mind we have stocked the kitchen with all your cooking needs and have a Keurig/Drip coffee maker to enjoy a cup of locally roasted coffee from Jumping Goat Coffee Company (Our favorite is the Southern Pecan). Enjoy grilling out off of the main floor front deck and step right into the large family room with a beautiful 8 seater table where everyone can sit and enjoy family time!

The master bedroom is located conveniently on the main floor and boasts a large king bed with ensuite full bathroom. Sliding door onto the screened-in porch to enjoy the sounds of the creek first thing in the morning or slip out with your morning cup of coffee to enjoy nature! Don't worry there is plenty of room for others if you still want to bring them to this wonderful peaceful paradise! In this cabin we have three other guest bedrooms. Upstairs is another King Luxurious Bed with ensuite and Smart TV, downstairs you have a guest bedroom with Queen bed. Downstairs also has a game room with foosball, Smart TV, and a futon bed to sleep another 2 people if desired!

Right off of the game room, you can walk outside to a screed-in and covered patio where your large hot tub awaits! We drain, clean, refill and set to heat for each guest so that you just have to step out and enjoy. You have views of the sprawling hillside and creek that regularly have wildlife to enjoy watching such as deer, squirrels, birds, and the occasional turtle that likes to creep on by!

We created this private creekside cottage so that we could help families share memories together. We have lots of board and card games, a multigame table, and a fun casino-style bar to enjoy laughs through the night in the large living room with a seasonal gas fireplace. You will fall in love with the warmth and comfort you find at Lazy Bear Cottage.

Notes Pets NOT Allowed - This is an Animal-Free Home
Minimum Age of Primary Renter 29
Minutes drive to downtown Helen
We deliver 3 bundles of firewood for the Fire Pit upon availability for $28.00 plus tax (Monday - Friday Only)
This is a Private Cabin located at the end of a maintained gravel driveway easily accessed with a car

We provide complimentary essential products to get you started for your stay, such as 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, 2 dishwasher pods, 2 trash bags, 2 laundry pods, 1 bath soap per bathroom, and 1 pack of coffee. Be sure to bring extra of these items and any other items you may need for your stay

Accommodations:
Sleeps 8 MAX
Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1: King on Main
Bedroom 2: King on upper level
Bedroom 3: Queen on lower level
Futon sofa: Queen futon in the lower level game room
Baths: 3
Three full baths with shower tub combos in each
View: Creek, Water, Wooded, Foothill
3 Floors

Amenities:
Free upgraded HIGH SPEED Wi-Fi Internet 170+ mbps!
TV on Main: Smart TV
Coffee Maker Drip/Keurig
Fire pit
Microwave
Dishwasher
Gas Grill, Propane Provided
Gas Fireplace (Seasonal October 1-April 15th)
Washer/Dryer
Kitchenware
Linens provided
Hot Tub
Multi Game Table
Foosball Table
Bar Roulette Game Table

Activities:

Pool Table
Outdoor Fire pit
Fishing package available: Trout fishing in our private Blue Creek Trout pond stocked with Rainbow trout. Fishing Season: Spring March 1-June 15 and Fall October 1 - December 31. Each package includes Access to the trout pond and blue creek area, catch and keep 10 trout max, no catch and release, and bring your own fishing equipment. Add the package at checkout or by calling the office.
Explore Blue Creek Gardens / Trails

Location:

Distance from Helen: 6.3 miles (10 Minutes)
Distance from Trout Pond: 12 miles (20 Minutes)

Distance to Wedding Venues:
Yonah Mountain Vineyards: 9.6 miles (15 min)
The Venue at CeNita Vineyards: 11.7 miles (17 min)
Meadows at Mossey Creek: 15.8 miles (23 min)
Densmore Farm: 16.9 miles (25 min)
Willow Creek Farm: 13.4 miles (18 min)

Property manager

owner/property manager
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets allowed $200 minimum fee if evidence found
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets NOT Allowed - This is an Animal-Free Home
Minimum Age of Primary Renter 29
Non-Smoking Home - Violation Charges will Apply

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clarkesville

Located in Clarkesville, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia and Helen Festhalle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Romeo and Juliet Indian Mound Tragedy Site and Hardman Farm Historic Site. Travelling with kids? Consider Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Clarkesville, GA

What's nearby

  • Dukes Creek Gold & Ruby Mines - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 13 min drive - 10.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddy S Restauran - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Spice 55 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy Bear Cottage | 3BR 3BA Creek Front Retreat | Game Room | Hot Tub | Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lazy Bear Cottage | 3BR 3BA Creek Front Retreat | Game Room | Hot Tub | Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lazy Bear Cottage | 3BR 3BA Creek Front Retreat | Game Room | Hot Tub | Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lazy Bear Cottage | 3BR 3BA Creek Front Retreat | Game Room | Hot Tub | Creek located?

This family-friendly Clarkesville cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chattahoochee River, Sautee Nacoochee Community Center and Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Mini Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Amazing!

We had an amazing I’m and the cabin was perfect!! We will be booking again at a later date, maybe a little warmer weather. Perfect for all ages.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Cute Cabin

Everything was clean and fully stocked. Fire pit out back was so fun to make s’mores with the kids. Plenty of games and activity tables. Gas fireplace was warm and cozy. I highly recommend staying here.

8/10 Good

Halie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Lazy Bear Cottage

We had the best time at the Lazy Bear Cottage. The cabin was very clean and had every linen we could of needed. I will definitely recommennd this cabin to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lucero L.

Perfect !

Had a great time with my family at the lazy bear cottage! Will be back soon!!
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10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Perfect Cabin!

This cabin is located in a great location with easy access to Helen and surrounding sights with lots of hiking trails. It is well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, coffee makers, and kitchen utensils. We were fortunate enough to meet the owner who is a super host. He goes beyond to make sure his guests have everything they need. The cabin is clean and well maintained. We do plan to stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Awesome!

The property was just what my family needed. Spacing was great for our crew of 6-8. Kids enjoyed the creek being right at us. Firepit was great for smores! We all loved the hot tub. Property was near all attractions and Helen.

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Girls trip

We had a wonderful trip. The scenery was beautiful and Helen was so charming. The cabin was everything and more than we hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Cozy and fun!

Everything we needed was provided. We also own rental properties so we notice the little things. Plastic kitchen storage bags and the cups were wonderful. Property was clean and full of fun activities and games.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

lora s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful home

Yard was a little too steep for us to enjoy outside but overall it was a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bobby Joe D.

Great

The cabin was beautiful and very secluded in the woods! We loved that we were close enough to town, but just far away enough to escape it all.
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8/10 Good

Karrie G.

Convenient Location on a beautiful piece of land

The property is beautiful and convenient to Helen. Management handled any issues quickly. Lots of games available in the cabin for family fun!
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10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

The perfect weekend getaway!

I can't say enough good about our stay. The location was great and the cabin had everything we needed. My kids and brother had a blast playing darts,ping pong,pool, and air hockey! The hot tub was perfect for relaxing in the evening. My favorite part was the creek. It was so peaceful. I can't recommend this cabin enough. We will definitely be coming back.

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Making Family memories

The cabin was absolutely beautiful, very clean and well stocked. Towels, pots and pans. My family really enjoyed our stay! The back porch is amazing the view and listing to the water from the creek so relaxing The Thomas family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

We had a fun and relaxing stay!

We had a fun and relaxing Thanksgiving week at Lazy Bear Cottage! With the chill in the air we enjoyed keeping warm with the fireplace inside and had a fire in the outside fire pit every evening. The cabin had everything needed for our stay. Spent a day in Helen and hiked up to see Ana Ruby Falls another day. Enjoyed our stay and recommend to everyone coming to north Georgia!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

sarah w.

Wonderful!

We loved it! Cabin was very clean and so nice to stay in. The bed was so comfy. Thank you for letting U.S. experience your home! Will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

William T.

Lazy Bear is the way to go!

I loved the privacy and the ample amount of parking for this cabin! When we got in we found everything you would need for a trip and the house was clean and ready to go. The creek out back was beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Wonderful Place to Stay!

We stayed for a long weekend as 2 families of 4 with 4 adults and 4 teenagers. The setup of the house was perfect with two master suites and lots of room for the teenagers downstairs. The house was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed Helen and the surrounding area and are hoping to return for the fall colors!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lance B.

Short Family Getaway

This is the second time staying at this location,and like last time it was perfect. Some modifications have been made since last year, only enhanced the stay even more. The cabin is in the perfect spot for Helen or Cleveland. Definitely coming back again, and again.

10/10 Excellent

cassie e.

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

Had an amazing time !

My family and I and the most wonderful and memorable time at the cabin. We made some unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. The house was beautiful and spacious and the yard was peaceful. Thank you for letting us be there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen E.

My family loved our stay and want to return for future visits.

Lazy Bear Cottage provided a cozzy home feeling for my family. There was plenty of room for all. There were both indoor and outdoor activities that were loved by all ages. My 7 year old grandson hasn’t stopped talking about it and wants us to buy it. I recommend that any family like ours, parents, children and grands stay here. It would also work well for a group retreat. We also enjoyed activities in Helen.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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Our stay

We loved it. The creek was awesome. We thought the stocked pond would be bigger but it was cute. We didn't catch anything but had fun trying. It rained for 2 days so the hot tub was used a lot. We loved the large dining room table.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lester J.

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

Helen New Year's

The entire process was easy and seamless. The instructions given were perfect. All went incredibly well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Wish we had stayed longer!

The cabin was absolutely perfect for our family! The proximity to downtown Helen and the other state parks made it ideal for being able to pop in and out between nap times with the kids. We honestly enjoyed the little town area of Sautee the most, and there was a park just down the road. It was also the most well stocked house we’ve rented, and didn’t even have to use the extra supplies we had packed. Our kids loved having a bonfire each night and running around all the property during the day. It’s the perfect combination of getting away from all the busyness of Helen, but still being close enough to get into town. All of us wish we had made this a longer trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Wonderful trip wish we could have stayed longer..

We have rented a lot of cabins in Helen but this one by far was my favorite. With 5 kids there was plenty of room and things to keep them busy. Friday was a rainy day so we spent most of the day inside playing games that was at the cabin when we arrived. The creek is amazing to listen to on the porch in the mornings or while relaxing in the hot tub. We will definitely be back. We always stay at a different cabin every time but I think we found our forever cabin. Thanks for a wonderful weekend..
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10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

Beautiful Space, Great Location

We stayed here with our extended family, our kids, their spouses, and families...we had a party of ten at the cabin. The space is well stocked, and really comfortable. The 3 adult couples had privacy, and the kids had their own play and sleep space! We LOVED the upstairs/main level balcony as a regular hangout. The kids and adults loved playing and sitting in the creek in the back yard, and the firepit was a great place to relax late into the evening. The property had LOTS of wildlife, we saw an armadillo in the evening near the firepit, a raccoon and deer in the backyard while relaxing in the creek, had an early morning visit from a bear in the front yard, and saw a small herd of deer and a brown owl early one evening when returning from town. I highly recommend Lazy Bear Cabin, and plan to rent again in the future. The Location is super convenient too, as it's a short drive to many local tourist places.

About the host

Hosted by owner/property manager

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We LOVE Helen and the GA mountains. We purchased this cute cottage on a private creek front property with guests in mind! We wanted to be able to share this place and our favorite mountain town with everyone and this cottage is PERFECT for couples or families looking to get away from the busy lifestyle and be LAZY and enjoy nature! We certainly love running away to our little cottage on occasions and hope that you all LOVE this place as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We wanted to be able to share a space with incoming guests that was both private and close to Helen and hiking trail and all the wineries! We think we found the perfect spot and right on a creek too which is super peaceful in the mornings!

What makes this property unique

Private creek from the cottage with a short drive into downtown, also you can get to Clarkesville quickly and the wineries! You have 3+ acres of privacy and a winding creek through the property to enjoy watching the small fish and other wildlife that love the creek!

Languages:

English

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