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!

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Lakemont, GA

Lake Rabun18 min walk
Tallulah Gorge State Park7 min drive
Minnehaha Falls18 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)104 min drive

We loved our stay. We had some problems getting locked out - completely our fault - and the owners were very helpful. ...

Adam S.

Jan 1, 2024

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

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack and play and booster seat available.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

There is a fenced area to the back of the house.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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.

Lakemont, GA

What's nearby

Lake Rabun - 18 min walk
Tallulah Gorge State Park - 7 min drive
Tallulah Point Overlook - 9 min drive
Kingwood Resort Golf - 14 min drive
Minnehaha Falls - 18 min drive

Getting around

Toccoa Station - 25 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

Mama G's Italian Restaurant - 9 min drive
Zaxby's - 10 min drive
The Rusty Bike Cafe - 10 min drive
Woody's Tiger Food - 9 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 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rabun Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 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).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

benjawan b.

17 Apr 2024

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

Adam S.

1 Jan 2024

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

Kate F.

4 Sept 2023

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

Mac M.

7 July 2023

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

9 Apr 2023

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