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

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Right under the deck
Front of Log Cabin
Open Floorplan
Gas Firepalce
Lovely Livingroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Helen Festhalle
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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

Black Bear Creek cabin is a great family cabin located only 1800 ft from downtown HELEN, GA. This is a one of a kind PRIVATE cabin just a short walk to downtown Helen where you can shop and enjoy all Helen has to offer! Enjoy the beautiful stone masonry gas fireplace while sipping on some fresh ground locally roasted coffee from Jumping Goat or sit back and relax on the back deck listening to the babbling creek underneath your feet! You won't want to leave the property with the natural beauty of the rhododendron and mountain laurel aside the beautiful azaleas and hydrangeas that are planted throughout the property!

This cabin is great for families with children or just a couples getaway. Keep in mind there is one shared full bathroom.

The master bedroom has a queen bed with a/c controls for warmer months and wall heater for cooler months in the bedroom and flat-screen TV with a connected Roku device and DVD player. The guest bedroom boasts a queen bed and a set of bunk beds that works great for kids and couples alike, also equipped with a TV with Roku device, DVD player, and A/C controls and wall heater. The cabin has FREE WiFi, an Amazon Fire Smart TV in the living room so you can keep up with your favorite shows. The cabin has a rustic bench nook kitchen table with a fully stocked kitchen with upgraded stainless appliances. The pièce de résistance are the UPDATED back decks that all have timeless views of the babbling creek and beautiful wooded lot. Owners have even left two adult bikes for guests to use! Sit back on the poach with the Bluetooth speakers playing your favorite tunes or just listen to the sounds of nature and the creek, either way, you are in paradise!

Notes Minimum Age of Primary Renter 25
Pets NOT Allowed
Minutes walk to downtown Helen
We can deliver 3 bundles of firewood for Fire Pit upon availability for $28.00 (Monday - Friday Only)
This is a Private Cabin located in downtown Helen
The cabin is located on a gravel easement access road behind two large businesses in Helen with a beautiful wooded and creek view.
Fishing package available: Trout fishing in our private Blue Creek Trout pond stocked with Rainbow trout. Fishing Season: Spring March 1-June 15 and Fall October 1 - December 31. Each package includes Access to the trout pond and blue creek area, catch and keep 10 trout max, no catch and release, and bring your own fishing equipment. Add the package at checkout or by calling the office.

We provide complimentary essential products to get you started for your stay, such as 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, 2 dishwasher pods, 2 trash bags, 2 laundry pods, 1 bath soap per bathroom, and 1 pack of coffee. Be sure to bring extra of these items and any other items you may need for your stay

Distance to Wedding Venues:
Yonah Mountain Vineyards: 10.2 (17 min)
The Venue at CeNita Vineyards: 11 miles (16 min)
Meadows at Mossey Creek: 12 miles (18 min)
Densmore Farm: 16.7 miles (23 min)
Willow Creek Farm: 13.4 miles (18 min)

Property manager

owner/property manager
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets allowed $200 minimum fee if evidence found
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the properties. $200 minimum fine.
Minimum age requirements. Check listing to ensure compliance
Property Documents Required: Signed Rental Agreement and Copy of ID Instructions will be emailed after confirmation

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 185 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 185 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Bobbie P.

Your representatives were great and quick to respond to our needs. House keeping was great.

The biggest problem we experienced was the lack of comfort of the beds. I realized that fixing this issue would be very expensive to your budget, and being that it is a rental property, it would be costly to maintain quality beds and furniture. But we left a day earlier because our back pain. However, your people treated us very well and the grocery store a few blocks away was very helpful as well. The thing we enjoyed most about our time there was the creek that runs under the deck of the “Black Bear Creek Cabin” very tranquil, and relaxing. Thank you for that experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

100/5 stars

This place was amazing. Very kid friendly. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

March 2025 Review - JDG

Cabin is in a great location behind the Helen Fun Factory, we walked everywhere over the weekend. The creek running underneath the back porch is very relaxing. Love coming to Helen so will keep this cabin in mind for future visits!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tara D.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Hidden Away

This property was adequate. Things were a little worn (front door mat). The management team was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Sweet cabin

Walking distance to excellent German food
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little gingerbread cabin

Literally the cutest little gingerbread inspired Christmas cabin in my opinion! Kids loved it back deck was phenomenal!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ven R.

Little piece of heaven

We went to see the fall leaves and the property was full of leaves all around - we literally could not see the ground. This was a great start to our weekend and my kids literally made piles of leaves and played in them. The road approaching the property is dark and could use some lighting. As far as inside the property goes, it was cozy, clean and comfortable. Since there is only one bathroom, we had to take turns to use it but not a deal breaker. The creek in the back yard was fully covered with leaves so we could not enjoy the water but next time we may try to visit again when the leaves are gone. We plan to visit this place again and plan to stay here longer. A true piece of heaven!! Thanks to the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Lovely, quiet stay

What a cute cabin! Our kiddos loved it and called it our gingerbread house. It’s a very walkable distance to downtown (about 10 minutes), which was perfect. The cabin had plenty of space for our 4 person family. The back deck was nice and big, plenty of seating. It’s tucked away from major roads and other cabins, so it’s very private. We loved the fireplace! We will definitely consider this cabin again for future trips to Helen.
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8/10 Good

Lou G.

Beautiful Location

The cabin location is beautiful. In the woods and lots of room. However, no instructions on the fireplace and the air conditioners needed cleaning before they would work. Place was clean, lots of dishes and towels and a nice walk to all the Helen Georgia events!

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Great getaway!

We booked this trip long before we knew of hurricane Helene. We decided to take the chance and head down from Kentucky anyway. The cabin we originally booked had no power, with no ETA on when it might. They graciously offered us a different cabin that did have power located closer to town. The cabin was clean, well maintained, and in walking distance to all the fun in Helen. We had a great time!! Thank you Blue Creek Cabins for working with us in a trying time and making our weekend getaway great!!

8/10 Good

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Great Place!!

What a great place to stay!! Everything was great, the cabin, outdoor areas. The stream running next to the cabin was perfect! Highly recommended and look forward to coming back!

10/10 Excellent

Dolly O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Wonderful Stay

I highly recommend staying at Bear Creek Cabin! The stream by the cabin made for such a peaceful environment and the cabin itself is very quaint and cute. My family loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

So Peaceful!

Wonderful place to stay in Helen, Georgia. This is our second time at Black Bear Creek cabin and we have already booked again for October. This cabin is perfect, close enough to walk to town, but yet secluded & away from all the noise. So relaxing, sitting on the back porch listing to the creek! Everything you need is at the cabin to cook a great meal. We will stay at this cabin every time we come to Helen!

10/10 Excellent

Karen C. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

12 year anniversary

We enjoyed our stay but was disappointed they took out the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lea T.

Perfect little hide away

The cabin is nestled so perfectly in the woods that it’s dreamy the sounds of the creek and the picturesque atmosphere is perfect from the moment you pull in it was breathtaking the cabin has everything you need even the plastic wine glasses was perfect the outside was decorated with every need you could ever want it was the perfect girl’s weekend get away

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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