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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lakemont, GA
  • Lake Rabun
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Minnehaha Falls
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lakemont

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Rabun with a stay here. Shortline Trailhead and Tallulah Gorge State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Rabun - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Rabun County Golf Club - 12 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Kingwood Resort Golf - 15 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Minnehaha Falls - 18 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 25 min drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunday Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mama G's Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Bike Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬9 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.

Rabun Retreat

Beautifully renovated mountain cottage, perfect for families or couples looking for a relaxing vacation in the gorgeous blue ridge mountains.
Enter your vacation home through a lovely garden with outside seating perfect for early morning coffee or late night socializing around a firepit. Enjoy the downstairs sitting area, with wood-burning stove and wet bar, for an evening libation over lively discussion. Downstairs master bedroom with king bed and master bath with huge walk-in shower, ensures plenty of space and privacy. Laundry room with washer/ dryer hidden behind barn door on first floor. Ascend the stairs into a beautiful vaulted ceiling, open concept kitchen and dining room. Surrounded by trees, you may feel that you have entered a treehouse.
Enjoy seating for 8-10 at the farmhouse dining table in front of a charming gas fireplace. Kitchen is spacious and perfect for cooking and entertaining. Large, roomy den with wall to wall windows and lots of seating. Large flat screen TV for evening movies. Generous bedroom with full bed and bunk beds, perfect for families or friends traveling. Second upstairs bedroom with roomy queen bed and plenty of natural light. Two upstairs bedrooms share a beautiful jack and jill bath with combined tub and shower. Sizeable outdoor deck with barbecue to immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the company.

Plenty of parking! Bring your boat to launch from Hall's!

Secluded and private, yet located conveniently to such much in the surrounding area!!
5 minutes to Hall's Boathouse and boat ramp
5 minutes to historic Lakemont
10 minutes to Lake Rabun beach
10 minutes to Angel Falls trailhead
10 minutes to Tallulah Gorge
10 minutes to downtown Clayton for excellent dining and shopping
15 minutes to Panther Creek trailhead
20 minutes to Minnehaha Falls
20 minutes to Mountain City for antique shopping and rock mining
25 minutes to Dillard
30 minutes to Chattooga River and whitewater rafting
40 minutes to Helen, GA
45 minutes to Highlands, NC

Local Wineries:
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Stonewall Creek Vineyards

Local Distilleries:
Moonrise Distillery
RM Rose Company

Property manager

Cindy Lauer

Languages

English

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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
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is a fenced area to the back of the house.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Pack and play and booster seat available.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Rabun Retreat Lakemont
Rabun Retreat Private vacation home
Rabun Retreat Private vacation home Lakemont

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rabun Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 104.9 mi (107-min drive) away from the Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rabun Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Rabun Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rabun Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Rabun Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rabun Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Rabun Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Rabun Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Rabun Retreat to downtown Lakemont?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Lakemont.

Rabun Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway cabin

We’ve stayed here on 2 occasions and it’s a very quiet and clean . The parking is tight but can accommodate two vehicles which worked for us . We will be staying there again next year . Close to shopping and water falls .. The contact who we talked to About the propane fireplace not working , got someone out the next day and it was repaired , nice to eat breakfast and looking at the fire. She was very friendly and helpful . It was a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barend S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

The house and location is awesome! The photos actually don't do it justice. I will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great mountain/lake house

We stayed for a couple nights at Rabun Retreat. The house is very conveniently located and easy for a regular SUV to get to. We spent all day Tallulah Gorge and had a great time. Only thing to be aware of is if you plan to work from the house the internet is a bit spotty and might not support remote work. Otherwise great stay and our whole group loved it. Very newly renovated house and owner was super responsive to all questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway before grandkids pickup at camp!

Needed a reprieve from the South Georgia heat so we came up to Lake Rabun a couple of days early to pick up the grands from camp. Lake Rabun never lets us down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

benjawan b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good property but WiFi is not reliable

The property is well maintained and clean. Good for family relaxations. There are a couple review mention that the wifi is the issue. so I have contacted the host to check and inform her/him that I will be working remotely during my stay for a week and need reliable internet. The host confirm that there is no issue. Just to find out after the arrival that I couldn't use the wifi to work there for the whole 3 days and have to submit urgent PTO. My husband also missed a video call for job interview. The TV also lost connection several times. My son have a hard time with the TV. I reached out to the host. The host refunded a little money for the inconvenience . And later on we got additional charge for fee for extra cleaning because of a dog paw print on sheet. I have been travel and stay at many rental places with pets, I had paid extra for pet to stay but I have not get extra charge for cleaning due to pets because we usually make sure that our pest do not mess up things. I personally not going to stay at this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

We loved our stay. We had some problems getting locked out - completely our fault - and the owners were very helpful. We’d absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot!

Great location and a beautifully kept home. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mac M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well equipped!

We loved our stay at this Rabun Retreat! Very spacious for our family of five plus grandparents. The best part was the toys our kids were greeted with! They had things to play with all weekend. Updated bathrooms and kitchen. The furniture could use an update and WIFI was very spotty but otherwise we didn’t want for anything the whole weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin B., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome for a family

The place was spacious and had all kinds of things to entertain our family. The den with all the toys and the TV was awesome! Tons of extra blankets, soap, etc., and also plenty of cookware in the kitchen. The wi-fi was pretty spotty, it went in and out (it's phone line DSL), but getting on the internet wasn't the point of our vacation. The place is right near Rabun lake, and we went hiking in Tallulah gorge, and at two nearby waterfalls (Angel and Minnehaha). Hillside Orchard Farm was right up the road too. Overall a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mamas celebration of life

Our 2nd stay here and it was as pleasant as the first time. There will definitely will be a 3rd. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakemont rental

Very nice house, we enjoyed our stay.. house was clean and equipped nicely, driveway is tight and steep incline to house, but manageable. We would recommend the place to our family and friends .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break Getaway

Very Clean property! The family had an amazing time and enjoyed the fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL R., DADE CITY

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Get Away

We enjoyed our stay at this remodeled cabin!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful getaway

Our family had an amazing time at this property. It was a great experience getting away from the craziness of city life and getting to enjoy the beauty of nature all around us and the beauty of the small town.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny L C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful All Around

The Lodge was beautiful, clean, and perfectly located for everything we wanted to do, close to town while maintaining the feel of a secluded cabin. The master bathroom was luxury, the open kitchen was a favorite gathering place, and the fireplace upstairs was perfect for morning coffee. Something to add, the water pressure was fantastic, and the hot water was hot. The tips and directions Cindy provided were very helpful, and she had the Lodge stocked with everything we needed. There was so much to see and do, every day was a new place to discover. It was a wonderful two weeks and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property!

This property was great for our stay. Plently of space for 6 adults and 1 dog. The fenced in area for the dog was too wooded for us to use and was steeper than anticipated but we enjoyed walks close to the house and the many close trails. Great proximity to the lake as well as Tallulah Gorge and Clayton restaurants and vineyards! Would recommend this house for future guests!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Mountain Retreat

Beautiful kitchen with everything we needed. Modern bathrooms. Plenty of space for working, resting, reading, entertaining. Great amenities, gas grill on the deck, and separate laundry area. Close to Tallulah Falls and Clayton and a short walk to Lake Rabun. Beautiful area. Master bed is very firm and pillows rather flat and part of the couch sags. Check in and check out easy. We booked last minute and were very, very pleased with the accommodations and ease of reaching the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tim H.

Really nice place but not as clean as we would have liked

The house was very nice and we found everything as advertised. The area is beautiful and although the house is very close to the lake it feels very secluded as it's set back in the woods away from all the other houses. My only complaint was in regards to cleanliness. The kitchen and most surfaces were clean, but there was pet hair all over the place. The king bed had clean sheets, but we had to wash all the other bed sheets as they had hair in them and did not look clean. Also, there were multiple pieces of furniture that if we sat in them our clothes would be covered in pet hair when we got up. The owner was responsive and provided all the details we needed up front. Would have rated 5 stars except for the cleanliness/pet hair.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

North Georgia haven

We had an extended stay in this fantastic house while we moved across the country. We were able to relax comfortably at the house on lazy or rainy days, and use it as the perfect launch point for all our North Georgia adventures. The hosts have worked hard to make it really feel like a home away from home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Mountain Getaway

Wonderful experience from beginning to end. Welcoming and very comfortable. Cannot wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place

We enjoyed our stay here. Home was adequately furnished with supplies. Location was great. Loved the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A quiet retreat

Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Rabun Retreat. The location was great, the house was very beautiful, especially the kitchen and bathrooms, and our kids really enjoyed playing with the toys in the living room. The host was very communicative upon arrival. However there were a few drawbacks: -there was a distinctly unpleasant smell throughout the downstairs. We cracked a window to try to air it out, but the smell remained. -the couch in the upstairs area sagged really bad and was uncomfortable for my husband and I. - the AC/heat units in each of the rooms (there's no central heating/air) took a little bit of fiddling to figure out - it would have been nice to have a guide for those. - the fenced in area for the dogs was very difficult to get to. There was barely a path to it out back and no way to reach it under the porch of the house although there was a gate. Also, I would not have felt comfortable letting my dogs roam back there anyway because it is very steep and full of forest debris. We did feel a bit rushed to get out of the house. What I assume was the cleaning crew arrived about 30 mins before actual checkout time and were sitting in the driveway as we packed up to leave. I did communicate with the host beforehand to say we'd be leaving around checkout time, 11am.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and peaceful

We loved this place. It was off the beaten path but not too far from food and entertainment. Clayton is about 5 minutes away and has lots of cute restaurants. Helen wasn't too far either and we were able to go ziplining. Tullalah Gorge was a few minutes down the road and was absolutely beautiful. We had no issues with the property as it was nicely stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from Home

Our friends came to visit from Atlanta, and they were so excited to stay in the mountains. Cindy made the process so easy and the house was easy to find. We enjoyed our time eating at the family style table & playing games in the living room! We definitely will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim L., Macon, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Love

Went snow chasing and found exactly what we came for. Cindy was great checking in on us during the snowstorm. Home is large and loved the wood burning stove! Kitchen is fantastic. Nice deck with grill to hang out. Also loved the fire pit and chairs. Quiet area and secluded, but not too far from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022