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Walking Bear · Hot Tub, 3 Fireplaces, Firepit area with private River Access nearby!

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Living area
Room
Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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McCaysville, GA
  • Ocoee River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Toccoa River Adventures
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Walking Bear · Hot Tub, 3 Fireplaces, Firepit area with private River Access nearby!

An awe-inspiring modern retreat-Walking Bear is an extremely unique, and perfect for a large family, or a group get-a-way in style. Soaring ceilings, natural light from windows, and amenities all in one place! This brand new modern-rustic cabin has three bedrooms, two with master suites and a third bedroom downstairs with access to its' own full bathroom. The downstairs bar and deck is perfect. Enjoy a game of darts, relax in the hot tub, or sit by the outdoor fireplace and watch a movie. An awe-inspiring modern retreat-Walking Bear is an extremely unique, custom design, perfect for a large family, or a group get-a-way in style. Soaring ceilings, sweeping views, and top-notch amenities all in one place! Upon entry, this brand new modern-rustic cabin has three bedrooms, two with master suites and a third bedroom downstairs with access to its' own full bathroom. The downstairs bar and deck is perfect for a family or group to enjoy, play, or to relax in the hot tub. On the main level, there are two beautiful King suites to the right and left. The one on the left has an incredibly spacious bathroom with a Wetroom style shower space that includes a bathtub. The room on the right has a full bathroom as well with an above standard shower space (not a wetroom, but big). This room does not have a bathtub. Between the two King suites is a gorgeous living space with an authentic Italian leather sectional providing the seating. The kitchen is fully stocked and there is an island that provides great counter space for cooking meals. There are tall windows lining the back of the living space that provide a lot of natural light into the cabin space (the same is true in the bedrooms). There is also a gas fireplace in the living space that provides a beautiful ambiance (only available for use October 15-April 15). However, the outdoor fireplaces are wood-burning and available for use throughout the year. When you walk out of the sliding doors on the main level, you will find a long and spacious deck. Towards the left of that deck is an outdoor fireplace with a 7 seater sectional around it. In the middle of the deck is a dining table with 8 chairs designed as an outdoor eating area. To the right of the top deck, you'll find a gas grill that is available to guest. From the top deck, you can walk down the stairs to the screened in bottom deck. This deck provides an enjoyable outdoor space that is covered and screened in. It comes with another outdoor fireplace, a hot tub, a ping pong table, darts, a Smart TV, and more seating. From the bottom deck you can access the downstairs bedroom and the bar-space. The downstairs bedroom features two XL twin beds and a full bathroom. This cabin of course comes with full functioning internet and it has Smart TV's in both of the King suites, the living room, and the downstairs deck space.

- You are not to have more than the max number of guests allowed at the property.
- Renter minimum age is 25
- No Events
- No Pets unless expressly granted and fee paid
- No Smoking
- No Early Check-In without expressed permission
- No Late Check-Out without expressed permission
-Due to current fraud trends on the rise, cleaning and maintenance issues will be personally addressed in real time by our management team and remedied without the possibility of refund unless the issue is not resolvable during your stay.

Property manager

Unwind Luxury Vacations
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

McCaysville

Located in McCaysville, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Toccoa River Adventures and Mercier Orchards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Rolling Thunder River Company. Ocoee Adventure Center and Raft One 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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McCaysville, GA

What's nearby

  • Ocoee River - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Toccoa River Adventures - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Rolling Thunder River Company - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Mercier Orchards - 17 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 21 min drive - 21.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Kountry Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rum Cake Lady - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Papa's Pizza To Go - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burra Burra Riverside Dining - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walking Bear · Hot Tub, 3 Fireplaces, Firepit area with private River Access nearby! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walking Bear · Hot Tub, 3 Fireplaces, Firepit area with private River Access nearby!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walking Bear · Hot Tub, 3 Fireplaces, Firepit area with private River Access nearby!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walking Bear · Hot Tub, 3 Fireplaces, Firepit area with private River Access nearby! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ocoee River and McCaysville City Hall. McCaysville City Park and Toccoa River Adventures are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 25 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gene R.

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

Weekend Getaway

Really enjoyed the weekend, very quiet place to stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Very clean

The property is beautiful. It was a great place to relax. My children and I enjoyed the trip, it was very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler C.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Beautiful cabin with great outdoor seating/entertainment on both levels. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

We had a wonderful friends getaway

Great cabin with two primaries and great for entertaining
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

TJuana A.

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

Perfect Birthday Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. It was peaceful and very much what we had hoped it would be!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A., Macon, Georgia

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

Perfect Mountain Getaway!

Beautiful house! Great location! You won't be disappointed with this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

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

Christmas

Nice and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Nice getaway

Peaceful place. Close to rafting 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Monica B.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

OK for rental purposes

The house looks fine and functions for renters. There are maintenance issues that should be addressed:Multiple burned out light bulbsMaster bedroom door will not latch, and will not stay open without a doorstop No coasters, or Kleenex No luggage racks, or place for luggage except on the floorDried food on dishes and cupsFood stains and smears on couchCrumbs/ dried food on counter in kitchenStained bath/kitchen towels, and worn bath matTrash scattered about the back of the propertyIf you like to charge your phone at night on the nightstand, the plugs are not accessible behind the bedWhen we arrived, the instructions for unlocking the door did not work, and we had to walk through the mud down to the basement level to try to find another lockbox. We found three exposed keys to the property laying on a window sill and an unlocked door. The keys fit the locks to the doors accessed by the deck, but not the front door because the front door did not have keyed access. We weren’t able to get the front door keypad code resolved until day two, so all entry on day one had to be through the backyard, onto level one of the deck, then up to level two of the deck via the external stairs, then unlocking one of the deck doors.We were grateful to have had a roof over our heads, and the stay was ok, but at this price point, we will not be returning for future stays.On the positive side, the property manager was quick to resolve the keypad entry problem when notified.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

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

Beautiful Modern Cabin

Furnishings are nicely appointed. The outside living spaces did not disappoint. Could hear and see the river which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hollie G., Jacksonville

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

Gorgeous Cabin!

We had a wonderful ladies weekend in this beautiful cabin. From the sunrise to the sunset, just beautiful views of the hills and valleys to the river. The outdoor covered fireplace with hot tub on the lower level were our highlights. We really enjoyed our stay! 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara Lee P., Atlanta, GA

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

Fun Summer Weekend in the Mountains!

Cool house! The teenagers enjoyed the lower level while the adults enjoyed the upper level. Super convenient to activities in both McCaysville and Blue Ridge. Enjoyed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Thanksgiving with family

We stayed in the cabin for a week, great area, loved the local town and less than 15 min to blue ridge. Hiking in TN was great, a couple of close waterfalls. Inside Gas fireplace was amazing to heat the entire place in an instant, not sure we used the thermostat all week. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

vanessa a.

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

Beautiful place

Loved the place and location. Cute little town close by. We enjoyed our stay. The only thing that was unexpected was that the stairs to the bottom level were on the exterior of the house. Therefore I couldn’t leave the small kids alone to sleep in the downstairs room. Besides that, it was well stocked. Kids are dying to go back. Will definitely be returning next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tony D.

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

Very Nasty Cabin, Fireplaces did not work and Terrible Communications with Property Manager.

Cabin was not clean -- very nasty throughout, lights bulbs were out throughout the cabin including fridge, food was left in the cabinets opened, none of the gas fireplaces work which was a big part of us choosing this cabin (said they could not fix until the following week). I fixed both fireplaces myself using YouTube. They outdoor furniture was nasty and had human hair everywhere. Dirty dishes in the cabinet. The worst part of it all was the Property Manager had zero since of urgency and his communications skills were awful. No refund or compensation has even been considered. Which I find very disrespectful. So, between VBRO and Unwind Luxury Vacations -- very disappointed with how this has been handled. Zero accountability... I will follow up with pictures on Google reviews and pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alecia A.

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

A few issues. I have already sent an email.

Overall good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared G., Atlanta

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

Modern Yet Cozy

Great cabin in the mountains for an easy getaway at decent price. Plenty of activities in the cabin, great kitchen, and great space. Only 2 minor downsides to consider: 1) downstairs bedroom is not connected inside; you have to go outside. Something to consider for those with kids. 2) only 1 AC vent in a bedroom with zero ceiling fan. It got hot very easily at night. Bring a fan. Great property overall. We’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W., Virginia Beach, Va.

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

Walking Bear - The most fantastic getaway!

My wife and I (along with our adult daughter) traveled 10 hours from Virginia Beach, Va. to visit this cabin. We each had the most enjoyable 1 week of relaxation ever! The cabin was clean, beautifully updated (appeared to brand new), spacious and offered the most delightful outside decks, forested view, hot tub, smart TV's, king size comfortable beds, comfortable furniture and beautiful surroundings. We visited several gorgeous waterfalls within 20- 30 miles, saw a deer grazing right outside the cabin early one morning as we were having coffee on the upper deck, and we just 'caught our breath' and took it all in. We also enjoyed taking the short walk to the stream, the gazebo and swing one afternoon. I would highly recommend this cabin for its serenity, value and scenic location. Would definitely love to visit again, even with the 10 hour drive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Overall great place

Overall the place was exactly as advertised, and I would happily rent from them again. Few items I wish they would have had/change: There is no hairdryer!!! I have never stayed somewhere where I didn’t have a hair dryer. Also no full length mirror. There is no welcome book pointing out restaurants or local things to see. I was completely dependent on what I could find. Also the animals get into the trash and there were no bungee cords to keep the trash on the can. So many mornings were spent picking up trash. Again the welcome book would have let me know when the trash was coming would have helped. Lastly having no access to the lower level except for outside staircase was a little uncomfortable for the teenagers that were in the group. They loved it during the day and slept on the sofa at night. Again, I would totally rent again and enjoyed my time, just the small things would make a huge difference in our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Filthy, bug infested, but looks nice in pictures posted online.

If you don’t want to sleep, eat, or relax without millipedes, cockroaches, and scorpions sharing your space, this property is not for you. When we attempted to use the “shared” outdoor area described online, we were confronted by a property owner/neighbor that questioned our right to use the space, and warned us to stay in our area. (About 24” of space according to “Chris”). We had to check out 4 days early because we refuse to live with filth and bug infested conditions and could not enjoy the outdoor area without being supervised by neighboring property caretakers. Do not recommend staying at walking bear.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great Modern Rustic Property

Located about 4 minutes from downtown McCaysville and about 16 minutes from the Wal-mart at Blue Ridge for reference. The cabin Rustic Moderns and is upscale using quality high end materials throughout. There is a large carport at the entrance which was appreciated when it rained during our stay. The kitchen has gorgeous granite countertops, a gas cooktop and oven as well as a microwave and large refrigerator. It also has a large farmhouse sink, a huge island with seating, and there is plenty of storage. There is not a dining table inside the cabin, but there is a nice large table on the deck on the main level. There are 2 bedrooms with kingsized beds and attached baths on the main level.The shower area in the main master bedroom is huge with 2 high pressure shower heads and a large soaker tub. There are 3 fireplaces. The 2 on the main level are gas the one on the lower level is wood burning. The downstairs deck area is very nice and huge. It is screened in, with a ping pong table, dart board, large jacuzzi tub and wood burning fireplace with plenty of seating. You will need to grab some wood in town if you intend to use this fireplace. We bought some at the IGA in town and the Home Depot in Blue Ridge. There is a bedroom and bath as well as a bar on the the lower level. Note you will have to use the exterior stairs to access the lower level areas. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. It is peaceful, comfortable, and convenient for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Beautiful Hillside Cabin

The cabin was perfect for me...very modern and not too "cabin-y". We had plenty of room, and the layout is amazing. It really does look like the pictures! Perhaps I did not read the listing carefully, but this cabin is not ON the river, as I thought. You have to drive or walk about a half mile to what definitely appears to be someone else's property (even though some of it belongs to the cabin). So that was disappointing for sure, as I was hoping to have my morning coffee on the massive and beautiful back deck while listening to the river. I did, however, have the wind in the trees, a little rain, and the birds to take over for the river! Also and I know this is definitely my fault and just for your FYI, but this is not in the mountains at all. It's like the foothills of the foothills. The two towns are cute with a couple shops and restaurants. It's fun to stand on the state line and to watch the river. I will say that advertising for the towns has churched them up to more than they are, and everywhere outside of the middlest part of town is a little whiskey tango. There is also nearly zero diversity in this town. The good part for us, though, was that we planned to spend most of our time tucked away in the cabin, and it was wonderful! We played board games and did a puzzle, played ping pong, used the hot tub, had fires, and roasted marshmallows. It was such a relaxing getaway for us, and would definitely recommend if you just need to disconnect from the world for a while.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tony D.

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

Very Nasty Cabin, Fireplaces did not work and Terrible Communications with Property Manager.

Cabin was not clean -- very nasty throughout, lights bulbs were out throughout the cabin including fridge, food was left in the cabinets opened, none of the gas fireplaces work which was a big part of us choosing this cabin (said they could not fix until the following week). I fixed both fireplaces myself using YouTube. They outdoor furniture was nasty and had human hair everywhere. Dirty dishes in the cabinet. The worst part of it all was the Property Manager had zero since of urgency and his communications skills were awful. No refund or compensation has even been considered. Which I find very disrespectful. So, between VBRO and Unwind Luxury Vacations https://unwindluxuryvacations.com) -- very disappointed with how this has been handled. Zero accountability... I will follow up with pictures on Google reviews and pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

Great accommodations

Place was so nice you could just hang out and relax without leaving.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

CORY C.

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

McCaysville

Very nice and clean cabin. The host was very responsive. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

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