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Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cabin features a water park and barbecues. The cabin has 2 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the cabin include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

owner/property manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddy S Restauran - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Spice 55 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee River, Charlemagne's Kingdom and Unicoi Hill Park. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Unicoi State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 179 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Close enough to the action of Octoberfest but felt like we were miles away. I loved the creek running under the back deck. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Helen
We stayed as a 3 day break on a road trip in the Deep South and then up to Washington DC. A welcome break in an interested "mock Bavarian" town. A great base to rest-up and relax and super-peaceful, but for the incredible sounds of nature. An unbelievably short walk into town which was great as parking in the evening looked challenging.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Don P.

Never Again!
We booked for a week and left after just 3 days. When we walked inside the cabin it was literally dripping inside. Foul musty mildew smell. We tried getting rid of the dampness with A/C but that was no good. Manager said that she would see what she could do but never heard back from her again. She claims that the owner stayed in the cabin the week before we were there and noticed nothing. That is hard to believe. No refund, no apologies, no communication at all. I would NOT recommend!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cabin in the woods!
The cabin was perfect for our family of 5. We enjoyed being out of the busy area of downtown. We were slightly concerned arriving at night because it is back behind some businesses and we were sure we were lost but there are signs to assure you are on the right path. The bunk beds could use a little tightening but it wasn’t terrible. (Squeaky) overall we were pleased with our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie Lynne C.

Quaint and convenient cabin
I think we are 'one and done' on staying in Helen and next time we'd do a day trip, while staying somewhere else. That said, here are some thoughts on the cabin! Positives: Convenient location - walking distance to the Betty's market (grocery store) and really walking distance to everything. Back deck is awesome. Multi level decks, various seating options, creek.*bring bugspray!* Having 2 bedrooms is a nice setup for families. Laundry room. Kitchen well stocked with coffee pot and filters, pots and pans, utensils. The queen mattresses were comfortable. Quaint decor. Room for improvement - So many cobwebs, in room corners and on lamps.. seems they'd be easy to knock down. Very musty smell even in the cabinets and clinging on the dishes. ( they had air fresheners going in multiple rooms but the strong artificial smell didn't cancel the other smell) Mildew issues in bathroom with visible black spots. Bunk beds are so squeaky they can be heard from the other room. Any amount of rolling over, movement, or even just coughing causes them to start squeaking. (I see a review from 2021 that they've been like that for quite a while.) We dealt with a rodent roaming loudly at night which affected my sleeping for the first couple of nights, but as soon as I reported it they sent out pest control who trapped it immediately. Great communication & responsiveness from the management. Favorite activities were tubing, the mountain coaster, panning at the outpost, & Anna Ruby Falls.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect long weekend stay!
My family and I truly enjoyed our time at this cabin and will be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C. C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Helen
The cabin was clean and cozy. The location was great as it's within walking distance to the main street in Helen, but felt very private since it's set back in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Helen!
We had a wonderful time in Helen GA and this cute little cabin was the cherry on top! Great accommodations and perfect location to walk downtown. We loved having coffee by the creek in the backyard each morning! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
12 year anniversary
We enjoyed our stay but was disappointed they took out the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Helen Getaway
Cute cabin. Loved the back deck and the hammock. Definitely in walking distance to pretty much all the Helen activities. Only complaint was the queen mattress in the share room with the bunk beds has a very significant dip in the center, uncomfortable for 2 people to sleep on.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R., ASHBURN

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous
It was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERTO G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice cabin away from the noise
Some reviews state that the road back to the cabin is a little creepy at night… is a cabin so is better if located away from the town… still a very small walk , still a very safe location… enjoy it very much
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Change of Seasons
Coming up from the Hot South Florida weather, we enjoyed the cold weather and fireplace/pit nestled in a woodsy environment. Perfect little cabin for a short “not-so-far away from home” getaway. Helen is an adorable little town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Glen J., Wakeman, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Town
Quick walk to town which was super nice, it is very private. If you’re walking back at night from town it’s kinda spooky walking behind the go kart place bring a flashlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L P., Milton, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Octoberfest In Helen!
The cabin was lovely, cozy, and tucked into the woods just as advertised! Comfortable, clean, well-stocked kitchen, linens and the check-in check-processes we easy and clear to follow. It was close to Main St/central Helen downtown as was advertised but was not easily walkable as we'd hoped given how close it was, and described to be down a long gravel road behind the FunFactory Center. We had an older man in our group that has limited walking/mobility, would have done well if it were flat/paved and with some lighting, so we had to drive to downtown spots and pay for parking anyway during busy festival weekend. But weather was great and a good time was had by all!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant mini vacation getaway
We really enjoyed our stay. The view was beautiful with the fall colors and leaves falling. The grill was brand new and worked beautifully. Bed was comfy. Kitchen was clean and adequate - only suggestion would be a few more pots/pans options and cooking utensils, and a salt shaker. The swing, hammock, and light bulb lights outside were so enjoyable. And the stream! So peaceful. Loved the fireplace as well. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Ashley A.

Solid 3 stars
The setting was beautiful, but lots of cobwebs above master bed that could have easily been cleaned by house keeping. We couldn’t get the inside fireplace to work, maintenance came once to help but once it shut off, they did not reply to our request for help turning it back on again. The back porch/yard area and ability to ride bikes into town made this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Spacious and Great location!
The cabin is located right near Betty’s Country Store and was great to be able to walk into town instead of driving. You get the feel of being in the mountains without the stressful drive up those hills. The cabin is spacious with a great dining and living room area. It has a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of food storage. Living room AC made it a bit warm and humid, not sure if there’s a setting on there we missed. The master has a dresser and a good size closet. The AC in there made it humid (we traveled in September) and the mattress could use to be replaced (it dipped in the middle) but we made it work by adjusting how we slept and not using a blanket. The second room has a queen and a set of bunk beds. Queen was comfortable! Bottom bunk has about 16” of height to get into, so it’s a tight squeeze. The AC worked great in this room. The washer and dryer worked great! Super nice to have that in house. The back porch was huge! Has a beautiful stream right though the property. We didn’t use it this time around because it’s still mosquito season and also the spiderwebs scared my mom 😆. Hosts were super quick to answer my questions. Had a great time in Helen. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, private cabin on a stream
Exactly what we needed for a quiet father/sons weekend in Helen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week getaway
Property is set back in a wooded area with a shallow creek running along the house. Very quiet and secluded, yet within walking distance of Helen (less than half a mile to downtown). The only downside was the internet buffering during movies (not a big deal, just frustrating). Air conditioning is via window units, but the house is cool and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Anderson, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway
This little gem was quite a surprise. We weren’t sure as we make the turn onto the rental road, but as we turned in the driveway we saw a cute little rustic German cottage. The backyard deck and living area was quaint and so relaxing. It was very close to town as well. We found it quite walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway close to town
The location is great and very secluded even though it is within walking distance to some great food and Betty's Country Store.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wilderness and walking distance
Great place close to Helen city center. The cabin sits in the forest and has a gurgling stream right next to it, which makes it feel as if you are staying in the wilderness. Nevertheless, you can reach Helen’s city center within a 10 minutes walk and therefore skip the parking lot fees. We really enjoyed this combination. The bottom bunk is a bit narrow and more of a cubby, but the kids still had a great time. The cabin had everything we needed to stay comfortable. It’s a fun and rustic place to explore Helen and some of the surrounding attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick walk to town, peaceful exterior
Very cute cabin. The back area is SO peaceful and doesn’t feel like you’re as close to town as you are. It’s a half mile easy walk to Betty’s Country Store. We never drove into town except to drive to the Cool River outpost. It’s a super quick walk to the short ride drop off for Cool River as well. If we’d had our own tubes we could have just hopped in right there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

marsha s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Creek Cabin
Good location. Walking distance to Helen. Clean. Relaxing environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023