Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Chris B.
Oct 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Chris B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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Sylvan Lake Falls Retreat - Dog Friendly!
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121476 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Rabun Gap, GA
- Black Rock Mountain State ParkPlace, Black Rock Mountain State Park‪2 min drive‬
- Lake BurtonPlace, Lake Burton‪24 min drive‬
- Western Carolina UniversityPlace, Western Carolina University‪59 min drive‬
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About the neighborhood
Rabun Gap
With a stay at this vacation home in Rabun Gap, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Black Rock Mountain State Park. .This vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Foxfire Museum and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Osage Farm.
What's nearby
- Black Rock Mountain State Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
- Main Street Gallery - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles
- Lake Burton - 24 min drive - 13.8 miles
- Tallulah Gorge State Park - 29 min drive - 22.4 miles
- Western Carolina University - 59 min drive - 51.2 miles
Restaurants
- ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
- ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
- ‪Waffle House - ‬12 min drive
- ‪Pizza Hut - ‬11 min drive
- ‪La Cabana - ‬12 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.
Sylvan Lake Falls Retreat - Dog Friendly!
Escape to the beauty of the North East Georgia mountains at this spacious and comfortable retreat in Rabun Gap. This cabin is perfect for families and friends looking to relax or explore. Enjoy the private lake for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing!
Just north of downtown Clayton & close to Helen, Highlands, NC. Hiking trails, waterfalls, boating, fishing, zip-lining, tubing, horseback riding, award-winning restaurants, shopping!
--> The Main Level
The main level features a welcoming living room with a beautiful masonry wood-burning fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, laundry, and a full bathroom. Both bedrooms offer a King-sized bed. Upstairs, the loft features two queen beds, making it a fun and comfortable sleeping area for kids, families, or friends traveling together.
--> The Downstairs Private Suite
Located on the lower level, this separate sleeping area includes a bunk bed offering two queen beds, a sleeper sofa, and its own full bathroom. It offers extra privacy and separation from the main living areas—perfect for groups who want their own space while still staying under the same roof!
Just north of downtown Clayton & close to Helen, Highlands, NC. Hiking trails, waterfalls, boating, fishing, zip-lining, tubing, horseback riding, award-winning restaurants, shopping!
--> The Main Level
The main level features a welcoming living room with a beautiful masonry wood-burning fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, laundry, and a full bathroom. Both bedrooms offer a King-sized bed. Upstairs, the loft features two queen beds, making it a fun and comfortable sleeping area for kids, families, or friends traveling together.
--> The Downstairs Private Suite
Located on the lower level, this separate sleeping area includes a bunk bed offering two queen beds, a sleeper sofa, and its own full bathroom. It offers extra privacy and separation from the main living areas—perfect for groups who want their own space while still staying under the same roof!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- Games
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Phone
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In the mountains
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- On a lake
Things to do
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Unit size: 1,476 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
-Please clean out the fireplace, outdoor fire pit, and grill if used.
-Start a load of towels in the washing machine on the highest temperature setting.
-Please advise if any beds/rooms were not used or if any damages occurred during your stay.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Please refer to the rental agreement for all our house rules.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Sylvan Lake Falls Retreat - Dog Friendly! Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Cleanliness
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kenneth J.
Apr 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great area for hiking.
We enjoyed the house. We are all over 70 so we didn't use the lofts beds.
Kenneth J.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Mike Y.
Nov 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Thanksgiving getaway
I would rather not say anything other than the pictures online look fabulous... it was just really not what we were expecting.
Mike Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024