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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82696 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Clarkesville, GA
  • Place, Sautee Nacoochee Community Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Clarkesville

When you stay at CREEK FRONT RETREAT | GAME ROOM | HOT TUB | in Clarkesville, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Chattahoochee River and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Sautee Nacoochee Community Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Dukes Creek Gold & Ruby Mines - 9 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

CREEK FRONT RETREAT | GAME ROOM | HOT TUB |

The Space:

Lazy Bear Cottage -An 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 size 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

Minimum Age of Primary Renter 29

Minutes drive to downtown Helen

We deliver 3 bundles of firewood for the Fire Pit upon availability for $39.96 plus tax (Monday – Friday Only)

This is a Private Cabin located at the end of a maintained gravel driveway easily accessed with a car

Seasonally decorated for Christmas, including a Christmas Tree, right after Thanksgiving and taken down right after the New Year’s holiday

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



1st Floor King Master Bedroom



The large king bedroom has double closets for tons of storage, a full en-suite bathroom and sliding glass doors that lead right out onto the patio where you have great water sounds form the babbling creek! A smart TV for evening TV watching on your apps you log into.



2nd Floor King 2nd Master Bedroom



Large room with tons of light coming in from the far end of the room with New LVP flooring and New Bed and Mattress! Controls for AC right there in your room and a full en-suite bathroom with large closet right there on your level!



Basement Guest Queen Bedroom



Another large guest bedroom with a Queen bed, smart TV, and a sliding glass door to the Hot Tub screened-in porch! You have access to a full bathroom off of the game room just around the corner from the bedroom. Walk out the basement screened porch to the fire pit below to enjoy an evening under the stars in the hand-crafted Adirondack chairs. Queen Futon is also in the game room for sleeping 2 additional guests.



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



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 – November. 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)
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,696 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No Pets allowed $200 minimum fee if evidence found

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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CREEK FRONT RETREAT | GAME ROOM | HOT TUB | Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay , cabin was very clean and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything in the cabin was so easily accessible, clean, and it was well stocked with all necessities. We also loved the secluded location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access to Clarksville and Helen
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about our stay! Loved sitting on the porch with my coffee and hearing the creek! The hot tub was nice in the chilly evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Wonderful long weekend

Had a great time with family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything wonderful, only issue was a dead battery in the carbon monoxide detector, which was corrected as soon as it was reported. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holli W.

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

Peaceful and Tranquil

The home was beautiful comfortable and clean. Conveniently located and private. The creek was so peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Riverside C.

Amazing!

Property was beautiful and everything that was promised! 10/10 recommend!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lucero L.

Perfect !

Had a great time with my family at the lazy bear cottage! Will be back soon!!
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
Verified

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
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley B.

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

Very Nice for Friends and Family

A Great location, Fantastic area. Was great to have fun with friends amd family. Plenty of room to relax , play board games and cards and enjoy the weekend. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

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
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.