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Clayton, GA (NE Georgia) Cozy Mountain Cabin with View-Hillcrest Lodge

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View from front porch overlooking Wolfork Valley and Dillard.
Driveway to Hillcrest
Great Room
Great Room
Great Room
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Washer
    WasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Rabun Gap, GA
  • Popular LocationBlack Rock Mountain State Park17 min walk
  • Popular LocationFoxfire Museum9 min drive
  • Popular LocationKingwood Resort Golf19 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Clayton, GA (NE Georgia) Cozy Mountain Cabin with View-Hillcrest Lodge

This is a unique family home that has been passed down for three generations. You will find historic pictures and information about the development of Sylvan Lake Falls as well as artwork from local artists and family members.

The Great Room, with views of the mountains, includes a living area, cozy fireplace, breakfast nook and a dining table with seating for 10. The set up allows a large crowd to enjoy games, puzzles, conversation or TV-watching all in the same space. The home is a ranch style with a split plan.

We recently restored the wood floors in two bedrooms, and purchased all new mattresses. The master bedroom with a King bed and bath is on one side and the Queen Bedroom and Twin Bedroom share a hall bath on the other side of the house. In addition, there is a brand new sleeper sofa in the living room for additional sleeping accommodations. There is ample parking in the driveway which doubles as a great play area for children to roam around and explore. In the side yard, there is a fire pit to enjoy on chilly nights. There are two additional buildings on the property- one is a carport with a laundry area, the other is my Grandfather's old shop. This home is part of the quiet Sylvan Lake Falls Community made up of year-round residents. As our guests, you will have access to the SLF community area which includes a gazebo and large open picnic area at the edge of the lake. Guests can enjoy all aspects of the property with the exception of a fenced-in tennis court that is unstable at the present time. In the carport, there is a laundry room with a washer and dryer. Chairs to use around the firepit are also stored in this carport.

You will find a notebook filled with suggestions for hikes and other activities in the area. There is a Walmart and grocery store in Clayton to purchase items needed for your visit. There is also a small grocery store in Dillard. We would encourage you to make your grocery run before coming to the cabin if possible. In season, Osage Farmers Market on 441 on your way to Dillard offers local produce as well as BBQ and sides that you can pick up for large gatherings. If you are enjoy cycling please message us and we can give you information about the access areas for cycling in Wolfork Valley.

Since this home is nestled within the Sylvan Lake Falls community we ask that you respect and preserve the tranquil atmosphere that you will find here. Per Rabun County ordinance, as part of the rental agreement you are obligated to abide by all of the requirements of the Rabun County ordinances, state and federal law, and such a violation of any of these rules may result in the immediate termination of the agreement and eviction from the premises, as well as potential liability for payment of fines levied.

Property manager

Property Manager/Owner

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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
Enjoy the beautiful home and the easy access to all the beauty of the North Georgia Mountains.
Be considerate of other residents living in Sylvan Lake Falls. We ask that you do not host parties or events on this property.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rabun Gap

Located in Rabun Gap, this holiday home is in the mountains. 12 Spies Vineyards and Farm and Rabun County Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Andy's Trout Farm and Highlands Aerial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rabun Gap, GA

What's nearby

  • Black Rock Mountain State Park - 17 min walk
  • Foxfire Museum - 9 min drive
  • 12 Spies Vineyards and Farm - 12 min drive
  • Main Street Gallery - 15 min drive
  • Kingwood Resort Golf - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Currahee Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Dillard House - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clayton, GA (NE Georgia) Cozy Mountain Cabin with View-Hillcrest Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Clayton, GA (NE Georgia) Cozy Mountain Cabin with View-Hillcrest Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clayton, GA (NE Georgia) Cozy Mountain Cabin with View-Hillcrest Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Clayton, GA (NE Georgia) Cozy Mountain Cabin with View-Hillcrest Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and Black Rock Mountain State Park. Foxfire Museum is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom P., Sarasota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Moses
Beautiful property with lots of history about Sylvian Lake and how it was developed 🙏🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Excelente
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F., Georgia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
This rustic cabin had an interesting history to it. Although it was off the main highway by a few minutes, it was very close to ace ice drives, Black Rock Mt and Foxfire Museums. Clayton and the Ingles grocery store were a short drive away. David was very thorough in his communication with us. The kitchen had everything we needed. We enjoyed ordering family meals from “Sunday Diner” in town. For $25-35 we had more than enough food for the five of us and heated it up after a day of exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs stronger Ac
The host was very nice but the air conditioner wasn’t strong enough. Stayed around 76
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Escape
Good location, beautiful property. Only complaint- only half roll of TP was provided. For 4 guest this is a stretch if not planning on going back out on your first evening :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Von M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hillcrest Lodge
Would definitely recommend Cabin was extremely clean--view from cabin was fantastic Had a very minor issue, David responded promptly, issue resolved quickly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jhon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy cabin!
Property was great, my wife and I we had an amazing week of rest in this cozy cabin!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L., Homerville, Ga, Clinch County.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hillcrest cozy cabin was simply perfect!
This house was perfect for our week in North Georgia! Private, clean, and comfortable home away from home! The grounds and mountain view were so beautiful, too. We stayed out on the porch a lot, and enjoyed the fire pit as well! Just hope we can stay here next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends birthday celebration
We had an amazing two nights at the cabin! Perfect views! We had 7 people and everyone had a place to sleep. We enjoyed the bonfire and the whole expierence. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dianna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
Property was great and like I was in my grandpas house. Great view and quiet location, perfect for family (including little kids). Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Making memories
My sister and I took our kids for a week. We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin. The beds were very comfortable and we loved spending time outside. We explored the mountain daily and played in the stream. Most of all, we created memories with each other that will last a lifetime! We will definitely return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely Pleased!
This cabin is the best and we enjoyed our stay very much! The property is beautiful and secluded with a gorgeous view of the mountains from the porch. The location is easy to get to and is near Black Rock State Park which is a great park to visit. The check in process was also easy and the cabin is so cute, comfortable, and clean! The kitchen is well stocked, there is a Keurig as well as a standard coffee maker, all kinds of plates and cups to choose from, cooking pans and utensils, and even some ziploc bags and foil if needed. The furniture in the living room is comfy and extra blankets are provided for coziness. The kids enjoyed the bunk beds and they thought the toys in the closet were fun. The beds and pillows were super comfortable as well and there was even a fan in one closet that we used because we had forgotten ours. In addition, the cabin was full of history and it was so interesting to read about the area and how the cabin came to be, as well as to see all the pictures of the people that made it happen. This was a great experience for us and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, lovely mountain home
We enjoyed our stay from the moment we got there. The home was clean and welcoming , and had everything we needed. And the view of the mountains was stunning! One of the best vacations of my life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B., Gainesville, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time staying in the GA Mountains
My husband, daughter and grandchildren stayed for 5 days. This cabin was the most well stocked rental we've ever had with spices, paper products, baggies, foil, plastic wrap, soaps, body wash and shampoo, etc. There were dishes with lids to store left over food appropriately. The cabin was clean and cozy. The bed in the master was super comfy. The room with the bunk beds was perfect for the boys. We slept with the windows open because the weather was cool. This house doesn't have central air, but a unit in the living room. The mountain view was lovely and we enjoyed sitting on the back porch in the mornings and evenings. There was plenty of outdoor furniture available. The gardens were gorgeous. We would definitely go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

drake b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great lil cabin with a very interesting history with it
Couldn't ask for anything more
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
It was very clean and nice! They had just replaced the mattresses and they were very comfortable. It also had a nice view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin with beautiful views!
Just the perfect cabin for a family get away. I loved all of the memories of the generations of family that have lived in this cabin. There are tons of photos and memories that we loved seeing and reminding us of our family memories, too!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views
Very cozy and quiet cabin with breathtaking views! We loved it.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

eric f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hillcrest Lodge is a peaceful and restful vacation home.
Hillcrest Lodge is nestled in the peaceful community of Sylvan Lake Falls. The view out of the front windows of the mountains and valley below is panoramic/spectacular and will not disappoint. The house has a well equipped kitchen and a decent spice cupboard. Our family truly enjoyed our week at the Hillcrest Lodge and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Saved our vacation!
We had booked a different property but the night before check-in the owner had to cancel due to a sewer issue. So this was very least minute, communication was outstanding and the cabin was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

DARRYL K., Tampa, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This vacation home was wonderful it was both spacious and cozy all at the same time!
Would definitely book this property again in the future. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay which is literally on Black Rock Mountain. The house was very clean and the kitchen had an awesome variety of cooking utensils which worked out great for us as we had brought lots of groceries not planning to eat out due to covid and the foggy rainy weather. Our hosts were very helpful with great advice to make our stay just more enjoyable. Property is conveniently located near great places to check out, Black Rock State Park, Scaly Mountain, Sky Valley Overlook, Tallulah Gorge etc.

10/10 Excellent

Shirlena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Very clean. Owner was quick to communicate with me. Beautiful property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gordon N., Steinhatchee, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter wonderland
We had the most amazing time, we had a white Christmas the house was exactly as described, can't say enough on how clean and cozy it was. The best vacation I have been on in a long time we where snowed in and thanks to David for his text that told me we might better plan on not being able to leave the mountain for a few days so we stopped at Walmart and loaded up on supplies. It was so beautiful and we didn't get much of a chance to explore as I mentioned we where white powder stuck ... lol. A lot of bonding as I had all 3 of my children and 2/3rds of my grandchildren. Just wow

10/10 Excellent

Liz B., Roswell, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well-stocked!
We rented for 3 nights and the place was super clean and well-stocked with spices, etc. needed for cooking. We slept like babies on the comfortable memory foam mattresses. My husband and I both LOVED reading about the history of the home, and the community which was established and developed by the grandfather of the current owner. Guest books going back to the 60's were fun to read. Xmas decorations appreciated! Good location, remote enough but easy to get to, close to Clayton and Black Rock Mtn State Park. Communication with owner was quick and easy via text. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lara G., St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful retreat from the rest of the world.
This is a lovely family home with plenty of everything you want in a getaway. We enjoyed the fireplace inside and the fire pit outside. Good roads leading to the cabin making it easy to get around. Well appointed with whatever you might need. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Property Manager/Owner

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We live in the upstate of SC and oversee this property for our extended family. Our grandfather picked this spot, then walked the hillside along Black Rock Mountain to mark the roads. Hillcrest is an authentic late 1950s, family-owned property near Clayton. It has maintained the vintage feel while accomodating updates that make it comfortable. The 3BR/2BA cabin overlooks the breathtaking Wolfork Valley. Hillcrest sits on nearly 5 acres with nearby hiking, waterfalls, rafting, cycling, mountain biking and shopping in Clayton, Dillard, Franklin, and Highlands. Very close to the entrance of Black Rock Mountain State Park. This is a great place to get away from it all!

Why they chose this property

Hillcrest Lodge is a part of a neighborhood called Sylvan Lake Falls located on the backside of Black Rock Mountain which is right off of HWY441 n between Clayton and Dillard Georgia. Sylvan Lake falls is a quiet mountain community with year-round residents. It has very little traffic as the roads are all gravel. This is a close-knit community that looks after each other. Enjoy the picnic area on Sylvan Lake and don't miss the Waterwheel at the base of the dam. Seasonally you will find that it is still working and is used to grind the cornmeal. Enjoy this mountain community overlooking Wolfork Valley with easy access to Clayton, Dillard, Lake Burton, and Helen, Georgia as well as Franklin and Highlands, NC. Once you leave 441 it takes about 10 minutes to get up the mountain to Hillcrest. From Hillcrest, you are about 5 minutes to the entrance of Black Rock State Park, 15 minutes to Clayton, 25 minutes to Tallulah Gorge, 30 minutes to Lake Rabun, 15 minutes to Dillard, 30 minutes to Franklin, NC, 40 minutes to Highlands, NC, and 60 minutes to Helen, Ga.

What makes this property unique

The view from the porch overlooks Wolfork Valley. Take in the ever changing view, enjoy reading and relaxing on the porches or in the great room-escape to a place that will remind you of a by gone era and enjoy the quiet and beauty!

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