Our stay at The Bear Affair was truly an affair to remember! I was lucky to accompany a friend on a…read morelast minute trip to Georgia and our stay was greatly improved by the amazing accommodations at this adorable cabin. I was worried it might be too small, but it was just right! I stayed in the loft bedroom's king sized bed and my friend stayed on the queen sized sleeper sofa downstairs. We had perfect timing and got to see the leaves changing color and enjoy the cool weather (being from South Florida these are both unusual!) We cooked some of our meals at the cabin in the well-stocked kitchen. There is a full fridge, stove/oven and a full set of dishes, glasses, cooking utensils and silverware. It got cold enough that we made hot apple cider and lit the wood burning fireplace. It was also nice to have the hot tub to soak in after a day out on the town in the cold. The nearby town of Helen is an adorable Bavarian Alpine Village with great little shops and restaurants. We also drove to nearby Dahlonega to check out the shops and artists there. We were able to go horseback riding at the Sunburst Stables in Clarkesville and we also took a trip to the North Georgia Zoo in Cleveland - I highly recommend both! I can't wait to come back in the summer to enjoy some more outdoor activities like tubing on the Chattahoochee River or boating on Unicoi Lake at Unicoi State Park.

I did a lot of research before choosing to bring my hubs and 4 1/2 year old son up to The Bear…read moreAffair. When we arrived I was super excited to see that it really WAS all that! It's sooooooo cozy and cute in here - I don't actually ever want to leave. You're secluded but also close to town for anything you need. ALL supplies you need are all here which is awesome. The owner called us to see how we were doing and to make sure we are enjoying our stay. I could go on and on but for real, and for a reasonable price, come stay here and experience the awesome yourself

we were told two hours before our arrival that our cabin would not be available due to a plumbing…read moreissue which is very understandable then we were diverted to a creepy haunted dangerous house that we had no idea about. Because we were two hours away from our destination and had no other choice. We waited for our original cabin rental which never materialized and stayed there two nights and then was charged with three . We were hoping for a compensation from pinnacle rental, but they did not come through. They did not communicate very well and I would suggest not dealing with this realty company. i'm not sure how you can know on Airbnb if the property is managed by pinnacle Realty, but beware

Consider improving contingency plans in the event that things such as water service get disrupted…read moreas happened to us. We wasted valuable time getting misinformation from the property agent

What a wonderful place to stay while in Helen. The owners aka family are the real deal…read more Experienced, attentive, genuine and some of the nicest people I have ever met. I totally recommend them.

The owners were very kind. The facilities are old, worn out, very outdated. The grounds are very…read moreunkept. Parking is extremely difficult and dangerous. Extremely overpriced. I can't explain the five star reviews?? The website could be viewed as bait and switch advertising.

Beautiful home! This place was bought by new owners in fall of '21, and they have really turned…read morethis place around! Very clean, gorgeous views, plenty of space for large family gatherings! I had my wedding here in November 2021, and we comfortably hosted around 50 people during the event. I love that when you are here, you feel like you are tucked away in a private location, but are still so close to town that you can walk into Helen if you'd like.

This house has everything you will need and more. From the huge living room, hot tub, and even a…read moregame room. The view was definitely my favorite thing The house was very clean and presentable. I will definitely be returning. The hosts Teresa and Roarke were outstanding.

We fell in love with this cabin on the mountain. It was quaint, cozy, and very open, which was so…read morevery nice. The rustic farmhouse decor was a plus. I loved the windows looking out across the mountain. Not sure we have ever had such a beautiful view anywhere else. We enjoyed getting up in the morning and sitting in the hot tub to watch the sunrise over the mountain. It was so nice to have the hot tub right off the bedroom. The cabin had every thing we needed...charm, coziness, cookware, coffee maker, beautiful view, hot tub, jacuzzi. We could tell that a lot of thought was put into this place. We would definitely go back! We were a a short drive away from Clarkesville which had nice food, and of course we loved visiting the Old Sautee store, and coffee place across the road. For us, this was a great place to wind down, reconnect, and enjoy the quiet. We had no planned agenda except to escape the tyranny of the urgent and to enjoy our marriage. Thank you Laura for making this possible for us.

From the owner: Welcome to Livin’ on Mountain Time Cabins – Where Southern Hospitality Meets Genuine Care!…read more Hi, y’all! I’m Laura K. Payne, a proud lifelong native of Northeast Georgia, and if there’s one thing I can say with certainty, it’s this: there’s no place like home—and by home, I mean this beautiful corner of the South. From the rolling hills to the serene forests, Northeast Georgia isn’t just where I live; it’s where my heart resides. I love it here, and I’m confident you will too. Unlike faceless rental companies with call centers and property managers who’ve never set foot in these mountains, I’m a real person with real roots right here in the community. When you stay with me, you’re not just booking a cabin; you’re stepping into a space lovingly crafted and meticulously maintained by someone who truly cares about your experience. My cabins are my pride and joy, each one a labor of love designed to offer you a true taste of Southern hospitality. Every detail, from the cozy decor to the welcoming touches, reflects my commitment to making your visit unforgettable. Hosting isn’t just what I do—it’s my calling, my purpose, and my way of glorifying God through service. So, why not stay with a true local on your trip to Northeast Georgia? Whether it’s your first time here or your hundredth, I’ll make sure you feel like family from the moment you arrive. I look forward to welcoming you into my world—a world of charm, comfort, and heartfelt hospitality.

The home itself was great- nice amenities, layout, neighborhood and location…read more Upon check-in on Wednesday we discovered sticky mouse traps throughout the home and found a mouse the following day (Thursday). The property management company was immediately made aware of the situation and said that they would send someone to clean the home, but stated that pest control had serviced the home the day before and that it's very hard to catch a single mouse. We returned home from a hike on Thursday after the cleaning crew had reportedly cleaned to discover mouse droppings throughout the home and subsequently took it upon ourselves to call the exterminator that had serviced the home prior to our arrival. The exterminator came quickly and laid out more sticky traps. The property management company provided us with the maid's contact information and we arranged for housekeeping to come that afternoon. Mind you, housekeeping only vacuumed and mopped the kitchen and dining room, even though we were not eating in the house for fear of sanitation concerns. We woke up Friday morning to mouse droppings and chewed up glue traps covering the kitchen floor, mouse droppings on the kitchen counter and a torn up glue trap under the couch with clumps of hair adhered to it. My husband had to scrub the floors with Clorox wipes as cleaning services were unavailable when this was discovered at 7:45 AM and we didn't want our toddlers touching and/or putting mouse droppings or pieces of sticky traps in their mouths. Upon notifying the property management company of our findings Friday morning (halfway through our stay) they offered to relocate us to a different home, however, the layout of that home was not suitable for our family which is why we did not rent that home when looking at properties. I contacted the exterminator who returned to the home and voiced concerns about a possible rat based on the appearance of the hair on the trap. I also contacted housekeeping to coordinate their return to the home. My husband and I notified the property management company about the exterminator's concerns and also expressed our growing frustrations with the situation and requested that some of our stay be compensated given that the rodent hadn't been caught and the alternative home offered was not appropriate for our family. They ensured us that they would do everything they could to try to make it right. On Saturday morning (the day before our trip ended) we caught a mouse with one of the snap traps that my husband purchased. In spite of housekeeping servicing the property daily my mother-in-law discovered mouse droppings in her pillowcase when she stripped the sheets on the day of our departure. After our stay had ended we made several attempts to contact the property management company about updates regarding the pending refund, but did not hear back from them until I escalated the situation to Vrbo. They offered to refund us for one of the four nights that we stayed in the home. We understand that situations especially those involving wildlife and pests can be difficult to control, however, we do find it irresponsible that the home was rented knowing that there was an active rodent infestation because we would not have stayed there had we been privy to this information. Now we are in the process of contacting the homeowner to make him/ her aware of the lack of support and care Cabin Rentals of Helen provided.

Cabin Rentals of Helen runs an email review scam. Once your stay is complete, you will receive an…read moreemail from the management asking for a review on three separate sites, once this review is complete, they will send you a $15.00 gift card. This DOES NOT happen; you will NOT get the $15.00 after taking the time to review this poorly run operation. Here are excerpts from the scam email they are sending... FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY we're giving away $15 E-Gift Cards (of your choice) to guests willing to take a few minutes to share their positive experience staying with us! 1. Fill out a quick survey for our website here. 2. Leave a review on Airbnb or VRBO (whichever channel you booked on). 3. Leave a review on Google. 4. Once your reviews have been submitted, simply reply to this email letting us know you've completed all 3 reviews. I have contacted them on three occasions over the past two months with complete disregard from the management team. It was bad enough dealing with them during our vacation rental but then topping it off by scamming consumers, was icing on the cake for us. Once you deal with them for a rental you will understand what I mean by saying; once you have completed the booking process they have no care about your needs, desires, or disappointments with their service or the rental locations themselves. Cabin owners and future vacationers do your homework before signing with this agency. We regret our stay and the unpleasant experience with this rental agency.

We booked several cabins for a recent family reunion. I'll start on the positive. The staff was so…read morefriendly and helpful in providing information and help in coordinating our luncheon in their pavilion. The surrounding woods were beautiful and the hot tube was a nice touch. That's it! These cabins must be owned by individuals because there was great differences in each cabin. Ours was the 3 Bears cabin and it was a dump! The pillows and mattresses were terrible! So old and rolled to center! The appliances were so outdated and the fridge froze our food and couldn't be adjusted. No dishwasher or w/d. Minimal and cheap options for dishes, that you had to wash w threats of $50 charge. Previous guest's soap was left in the dish. Gross! Who knows what else wasn't cleaned? The faucets were dirty and old and cheap. Sofa pillows had tears and holes. The walls and floors were so thin you could hear every move anyone made which made sleeping downstairs tough. Sliding door was incredibly hard to open. Terrible WiFi and you had to have engineering degree to watch anything on TV. Should have forfeited the hot tub and used that money to make the cabin livable. Don't book the 3 Bears Cabin!!!

If want to stay in a dirty overpriced cabin far from Helen that has old beds that feel like they…read moreare going to fall apart, then this is the place for you! Need to be renovated and updated badly as well.