Welcome to THE BEAR’S CREEK RETREAT! A single-story cabin, steps away from the rushing waters of Fightingtown Creek. Wade, tube & trout fish off the private dock. Grill your fresh catch, play yard games, make s’mores at the creekside fire pit, or soak in the hot tub. Relax overlooking the creek on multiple decks. Dog-friendly! Kid friendly! The cabin has a private dog park and a gated deck. Level parking. Paved roads. Six (6) minutes to orchard and winery; ten (10) minutes to downtown. All bedrooms have attached full bathrooms. Veteran-owned.
Maximum capacity: 6 people (even if not staying overnight); 2 dogs
*HIGHLIGHTS*
The cabin is themed to Blue Ridge's most sought after local for photos: Black Bear. Unique, tasteful and fun pops of over 150 for you to seek out in a scavenger hunt and enjoy. Includes 2 large outdoor cutouts (Papa Bear Elvis and Baby Bear Cher) for selfies!
BEDROOMS/GAME AREA/BATHROOMS
- Master Bedroom 1: King bed, custom walnut furniture, full length mirror, electric fireplace and love seat, deck access and river view through French doors, attached full bathroom
- Bathroom 1: Oversized walk-in tile and river rock shower with rain shower head, hand-held wand, and fixed shower head options and bench, custom wood double vanity with natural stone sinks, wall-mounted make-up/shaving mirror
- Master Bedroom 2: King bed, custom rainbow poplar headboard, cot for additional sleeping, attached full bathroom
- Bathroom 2: Tub/shower combo with tile surround, custom wood vanity, make-up/shaving mirror
- Game Room/Master Bedroom 3: Full-size log-frame futon, games (race car shuffleboard, kid-safe dart board, Super Pac-Man countercade game, tabletop games, puzzles), 32” Smart TV, DVD player, DVD library, deck access and river view via tempered glass door, attached full bathroom with walk-in shower
- Bathroom 3: Walk-in custom river rock shower, granite countertop, Jack and Jill to living room, full-sized washer dryer closet, make-up/shaving mirror
KITCHEN/DINING
- Kitchen: Cooking and dining essentials, live-edge granite countertops, eat-in breakfast bar with seating for 2, stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher, ice-maker, microwave), toaster, drip coffee maker, instant hot water dispenser, and filtered water from refrigerator
- Dining: Live-edge wood dining table with seating for 6, deck access and river view through French doors
LIVING
- Living: Sofa and loveseat seating, wood-burning fireplace with stone-surround (wood provided), 55” Smart TV, DVD player, DVD library
- Laundry: Full-size washer and dryer located in Bathroom 3
OUTDOOR
-All outdoor spaces (except covered front porch and driveway) have Fightingtown Creek view
- Covered front porch: With keypad entry
- Backyard: Water access via private dock only steps from the backdoor, and surrounded by mature Hemlock trees. The cabin's views and decks were built around the scenery. Picnic table and porch swing. Park-style charcoal grill.
- Hot tub deck: Sunken hot tub
- Main deck: Outdoor seating for living and dining table with umbrella
- Fire pit: 6 Adirondack chairs for seating
- Creekside deck: Built-in bench seating and 2 Adirondack chairs
- Private dock for water access
- Outdoor Games: Cornhole, badminton rackets/birdies, giant wooden yard dice (Yardzee/Yardkle), and horseshoes
- Driveway and additional parking: Paved driveway and level additional private parking adjacent to driveway entrance
- Driving: All-paved roads from interstate to cabin
KID-FRIENDLY
- Single story (no interior stairs)
- Bears scavenger hunt
- Bathtub
- Twin sized cot
- Portable baby changing table
- Graco Pack n Play Portable Play yard
- Machine washable plastic plates, cups, bowls, silverware
- Waterproof mattresses and pillow covers
- Blackout window treatments
- Full sized laundry
- Step stool
- Game room
- Games, board games, and books for children
- TV and DVD player in game room
- DVD library
- Gated deck
- Outdoor games
- Guidebook with nearby recommendations provided
DOG-FRIENDLY
- Dog amenities: towels, bowls, and poop bags provided
- Crate (36”) with mat
- Pet cover on couch, love seat, and futon
- Pet bed with washable cover
- Gated deck
- List of nearby dog-friendly activities and places
- Optional access to the cabin’s privately owned fenced-in dog park, Blue Ridge Private Dog Park (across the street), $50 for a stay of 3 nights or less or $139 for a stay of 4 nights or more. Private - just you and your pup, no one else.
- We welcome up to 2 dogs (no cats or other pets, please, due to owner allergy)
*Veteran-owned*
- If you have a larger group, we have a second cabin - SUM FUN dog-friendliest mountain cabin - fenced yard, mountain view cabin - available for rental about 20 minutes away; receive 10% off the second rental: https://www.vrbo.com/3320896?unitId=3894021
- PEOPLE: Ensure all guests are accounted for within your reservation - maximum permitted is 6 people (even if not staying overnight) and 2 dogs. We DO NOT allow anyone who is not accounted for in the reservation onto the property, even if they do not plan to stay the night. Unannounced guests will result in a fee of $100 per guest, per night booked, AND you will need to vacate immediately, AND any resulting plumbing and septic costs shall be guest's responsibility.
- PETS: Dogs require a $100 additional cleaning fee for up to 2 dogs. Ensure all waste is picked up. Due to local wildlife, please be mindful of your dogs. No cats or other pets, please, due to owner allergy. There is a $200 fee for bringing an unannounced dog or other pet and all waste must be picked up. Due to local wildlife, please be mindful of your pets.
- PRIVATE DOG PARK: This cabin has its own, private dog park, Blue Ridge Private Dog Park, directly across the street. Private: just you and your pups, no one else. The park is fully-fenced, with 0.84 acres of cleared, wooded land (no grass). *Please be mindful of potential ground hazards as the area is not groomed. You may encounter wildlife. Poop bags are provided. Please dispose of all waste and garbage in a secured trash bag and place in bear bin at the cabin. To use the dog park, there is an additional $50 for a stay of 3 nights or less or $139 for a stay of 4 nights or more.
- SEPTIC/PLUMBING: ***This cabin is on a septic system*** Bathroom - Flush only toilet paper. Do not flush hygiene products, wipes (even if flushable), paper towels, or tissue, as this will cause a blockage and render all plumbing useless. ***Kitchen - Only liquids can go down the kitchen sink drain. Cooking oils, grease, fats, food debris, and coffee grounds must go into the trash. *** Drain screens - There are drain screens in the kitchen and bathrooms to prevent hair, food, and other items from going down the drains; these must be used at all times.***
- HOT TUB: The hot tub is emptied between every reservation, therefore the water may not be hot upon your arrival. The hot tub can reach temperatures up to 104°F. It will lose about 5°F per hour when the lid is off; weather conditions and use of the jets may expedite this cooling.
- TRASH: ***All trash must be BAGGED and TIED in kitchen-sized 13 gallon bags, then placed in the outdoor bear-resistant trash bins. The trash company removes each bag individually; no dump truck. Trash is collected Tuesdays and Fridays. Dog poop bags must be enclosed in trash bags as well***
- FUTON: The futon in the game room is designed for convenience over comfort. If you are sensitive to mattresses, one of the traditional beds is recommended.
- FIREPLACE: To use the fireplace, ensure the flue is open by sliding the handle that's at the top center of the fireplace (smoke should go up the chimney). Fires must be attended at all times. Place all cold ashes in the metal bucket provided; do not dump outside. Do not use the air conditioning and fireplace at the same time. (Not permitted for use May-August).
- INSECTS: Because this is a rural area, we recommend turning off lights not directly in use as insects are prevalent and attracted to light, especially at night. **If you are sensitive to wildlife and insects, this listing may not be the right fit**
- LAWN CARE: Lawn maintenance is completed each month, weather permitting. You may see contractors working outside.
- OUTDOOR CUSHIONS: Outdoor cushions are located in the storage bench on the deck. In order to preserve them, please place cushions back into the storage bench when not in use.
- FLAMMABLES: No candles and no fireworks permitted anywhere on the premises.
- BOOKS: The cabin has a Take One, Leave One library. There may be books which do not represent the opinions or values of your host. If you find something offensive or inappropriate, please tuck it away and let us know.
Fannin County Lodging Certificate #2766
