To our wonderful guests new and returners we unfortunately have had a couple of guests who have been untruthful in reviews and have caused disruption.Note this has always been a desirable place and still is.Due to this we have suspended automatic booking and ask for you to request booking and we will get back to you quickly.Thanks.We are located in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains overlooking the quaint little town of Clayton, Ga.Close to many activities or just to unwind. Whitewater River rafting, fishing golf great restaurants and a breath taking view of Black Rock Mountain and surrounding mountains. We are located 7 miles south of North Carolina and 5 miles west of South Carolina.If you are looking for Gatlinburg you might want to keep looking but if you would like to visit Gatlinburg we are an hour and a half due south.Most of the water in Georgia comes from our mountains and we are blessed with many lakes and rivers,the Chattooga being the crown jewel of the southern whitewater rivers.Lake Burton,Seed,Rabun,Tallulah and Tugelo,Yonah are all very close.Lots of activities in the area or just sitting on the porch and looking at a beautiful view.If you enjoy wine there are a good many vineyards. Helen the beautiful little Bavarian Town is 38 miles southwest and an easy drive.PLEASE NOTE being in the mountains this is a" mountain driveway "but it is short and all asphalt and very stable.Just redone 08/24.We also send a packet "snail mail" with many things to do and see.Unfortunately we do not have garbage pickup.We tried the cans but couldn't keep the bears out.Please don't leave trash out at night.It will be a big mess in a.m. Thanks Bill S
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Clayton
Located in Screamer Mountain, a neighbourhood in Clayton, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tallulah Gorge State Park and Black Rock Mountain State Park, while Main Street Gallery and Foxfire Museum are cultural highlights. Andy's Trout Farm and Highlands Aerial Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Black Rock Mountain State Park - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 110 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 5 min drive
Waffle House - 5 min drive
Universal Joint - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Williebear Cabin pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Where is Williebear Cabin located?
Located in Screamer Mountain, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Main Street Gallery and Rabun County Golf Club. Kingwood Resort Golf and Mountain Lakes Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The Place was great! Clean and Cozy! just what we were looking for. Secluded without being far from town. The view was beautiful. We couldn't have been happier! Mr Bill is just the nicest person in the world and truly enjoyed chatting with him about the area. I highly recommend this cabin! Even had a small bear pop by for just a second. We will be back!
This is my second time staying at Williebear Cabin and I hope it won’t be my last! Bill is so responsive if you have any questions. I spent many mornings and evenings sitting on the porch admiring the incredible mountain view. Thank you for sharing this place of calm and beauty!
This is a fantastic property made even better by the accommodating host. Bill was very friendly and easy to deal with. The property is secluded and has beautiful views. I would recommend this property to anyone staying in the area!
Michael A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Meghan
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the house and location. The view was amazing and our dogs loved it as well. The owners are so nice and very accommodating. We will definitely go back! I recommend to anyone.
My husband and I had a terrific stay at the cabin, which is in the most ideal location to town. It is secluded to give you the “getaway” feel while being 5 minutes away from town for anything we needed. The property manager sent us the most helpful details to easily find the cabin, was always accessible to contact if we needed anything, and provided a bunch of pamphlets to find fun places to eat and visit. Would 100% stay again. Thank you!
Very clean location, love the decorations and great view! Was a great place to stay with our family and find some places for fishing. Great place to stay!
Nicole P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
2/10 Terrible
Manuel S.
6 June 2025
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Bad experience. The Canbin was derty, and bad smell from urine of pet.
We stayed here with 4 children and 3 adults ( family). The cabin is spacious, clean, well-stocked with essentials, and the views are awesome. We would definitely recommend!
We didn't stay because we walked in and the house smelled like pet urine, dirty sheets, filthy floors, dog hair all over the furniture, cigarette butts in an ashtray, used deodorant and toothbrushes for guest to use. The refrigerator was full of opened food. I called the host and he apologized and said he would refund my money because I left.But 3 days later , the host sent me an ugly email saying everything I said was not true. He also said the bad review that was listed July 17 was going to be removed because that person lied as well. So be aware, because I don't know where all the excellent reviews came from because the place is definitely not a 10. I hesitated to do a review since he refunded my money but after his ugly disrespectful email to me I changed my mind. I didn't want anyone else to get scammed like me with the uncleaness. The only good thing about the place was the view.
wonderful and the best part was the bear coming in the evening we had plenty of space and bathrooms for everyone would really come again soon Bill was very attentive to all our needs We loved our stay
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We really enjoyed our stay. Loved the weather and location. The shopping and restaurants in the area are excellent. The cabin was great. The driveway was a little scary, but we finally got the hang of it. Had a wonderful time and would love to go back.
Celebrating brother’s birthday with family and friends. The location was perfect and the house was fully stocked with everything anyone would need. The view was unbelievable beautiful showing off all the magnificent fall colors from the deck; with a cross that lights up the night. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
The view and location of the cabin is awesome! Plus the driveway was thrilling and fun everyone loved the excitement of it!!!! Definitely would stay there again!!! Mr Bill was a great!
The view from cabin was amazing the cabin was decorated for us for Christmas it was fully stocked with everything we needed it wasn’t long enough but we made great memories a lot of things to do around us so many beautiful waterfalls and Bill was a extremely amazing host
Brenda C.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by Bill Setzer
Native Tampa Fl.Live in South Alabama.Graduate UF 1973 and have been an Insurance Broker for 35 years.Now retired
Why they chose this property
This property has it all. It is comfortable and cozy with a beautiful view.Large enough for a family with plenty of activities in the area or just sitting on the porch isn't bad.Firewood is always down below the porch for you to use.PLEASE NO MOTORCYCLES OR 4 WHEELERS.
What makes this property unique
We purchased Williebear Cabin July 2008.It was built in 1999 but never used.We looked at many properties in the area and many had a 'winter view'.Not this one.The view is panoramic and the highlights are Black Rock Mountain,Pinnacle and Saddle Gap North Carolina.This home has the cozy appeal but also has plenty of room for 8-10 people.It is on 2 1/2 levels and is mainly wood floors and walls.The fireplace is stone and puts out a lot of heat.It is updated often and well maintained.All systems are checked regularly for best performance