Escape to your own mountain retreat in the foothills of the Appalachians. This spacious getaway is perfect for families and groups, featuring a unique laurel staircase, hot tub, pool table, and poker table for endless entertainment. Relax on the deck with breathtaking mountain sunsets, sip wine under the stars, or enjoy vibrant fall colors during leaf season. Designed for comfort and fun, this peaceful retreat is the perfect place to unwind and reconnect.


We leave you alone to make beautiful new memories! Make yourselves at home. If you do need immediate assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re just a phone call or message away. Our office hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. If you have any questions or need assistance during these hours, we're happy to help. If you have an emergency outside of office hours, please call us directly for immediate assistance.

How far to:
Hiawassee Town Square -9.8 miles, Ingles Market - 9.8 miles, Chatuge Regional Hospital -9.6 miles,
Ga. Mountain Fairgrounds -11.6 miles, Helen, Ga.25 miles


Adventure awaits! Western NC and North GA abound with opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Set your sights on long-range views with visits to Bell Mountain in Hiawassee (20-minute drive) and Brasstown Bald (highest point in GA, 35-minute drive). Spend the day on Lake Chatuge with a boat or personal watercraft rental from a local marina or launch your own from nearby public access. Want to immerse yourself in nature in the Nantahala National Forest? Bring your mountain bikes and ride the first-class trails at Jackrabbit Mountain (also great for hiking and dog-friendly) less than 5 minutes from the property. Fires Creek Recreation Area (25-minute drive) is another Western NC local favorite for hiking with picturesque views, swimming, and trout fishing. On the GA side, take a 30-minute drive to a waterfall hike via the High Shoals Falls Trail or make the 45-minute drive to Alpine Helen, GA for a taste of Bavaria in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hungry and thirsty after a day of exploration? Visit the outstanding local restaurants, wineries, and breweries in and around downtown Hayesville and Hiawassee for not-to-be-missed tastes of local flavor.

We love the #lakelife around here as well as the majestic mountains. So much to do and see right in town. We have a handy guidebook in the house full of places to eat, things to do, shopping, hiking and waterfall trails... Wineries abound; they’re everywhere! And a short 25 min drive to Helen for tubing or zip lining.

There are several excellent boat rental places in the area! We use Lake Chatuge Marine, Young Harris Water Sports, Boundary Waters... The fellas will help you out! All kinds of water toys too like jet skis, standup paddle boards, kayaks.

Hike or drive to the apex of Bell Mountain, which overlooks the lake below and provides picturesque mountain views. Visit Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia. Trailheads of the Appalachian Trail, which spans from Georgia to Maine, are less than 10 miles from this home.

There’s a handy Welcome guide book in the house which details, dining options, available shopping, marinas, where to hike, waterfalls, and many other events and venues to choose from.

You will have access to the entire home.

Black Bear Cabin is a spacious 3-bedroom 3 bath home. Enjoy private space with a bedroom and a bath on each floor. The master bedroom is a Queen on the 3rd floor with its own private balcony and private bath. Main floor has a Queen bedroom with sliders going out to the deck and a shared bathroom. Gather the family in the dining room for meals that you've whipped up in the fully appointed kitchen. Cozy up with your favorite book in front of the gas fireplace. Grab a fresh cup of coffee and breathe in the fresh air on the wraparound deck, or soak in the hot tub after a full day of hiking or a day at the lake and let the fall foliage blow you away. Downstairs holds the 3rd Queen bedroom and a shared bath. The door from the game room will lead to out to the hot tub. So come sit back and relax and enjoy the view.

NEAREST COMMERCIAL AIRPORT: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (~approximately 110 miles away)
McGhee Tyson Airport (109 miles), Asheville Regional Airport (113 miles), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (130 miles)

There are two "local" airports 1 in Andrews NC and the other in Blairsville GA.


No Pets
No Smoking
Kitchen- Crock pot, toaster, blender, regular drip coffee pot.
Hot tub
Game room - pool table, poker table