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Williebear Cabin

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Black Rock Mountain State Park {Your view}
Saddle Gap N.C.
Sunset in the Mountains in March.Overlooking Clayton.{off front porch}
Sunrise
exterior cabin

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Clayton, GA
  • Main Street Gallery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rabun County Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kingwood Resort Golf
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Williebear Cabin

{Please note our guest for the summer was unable to visit. Reopened for booking June,July,August,September}Located in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains overlooking the quaint little town of Clayton, Ga.Close to many activities or just to unwind. Whitewater River rafting, fishing golf great restaurants and a breath taking view of Black Rock Mountain and surrounding mountains. We are located 7 miles south of North Carolina and 5 miles west of South Carolina.If you are looking for Gatlinburg you might want to keep looking but if you would like to visit Gatlinburg we are an hour and a half due south.Most of the water in Georgia comes from our mountains and we are blessed with many lakes and rivers,the Chattooga being the crown jewel of the southern whitewater rivers.Lake Burton,Seed,Rabun,Tallulah and Tugelo,Yonah are all very close.Lots of activities in the area or just sitting on the porch and looking at a beautiful view.If you enjoy wine there are a good many vineyards. Helen the beautiful little Bavarian Town is 38 miles southwest and an easy drive.PLEASE NOTE being in the mountains this is a" mountain driveway "but it is short and all asphalt and very stable.USE LOW GEAR.Just redone 08/27/2023.Note for newcomers to the area there are books in magazine form called "The Wayward Traveler"on site with many things to do places to eat etc. Very informative and for your use.We also send a packet "snail mail" with many things to do and see.Unfortunately we do not have garbage pickup.We tried the cans but couldn't keep the bears out.Reverse order down the hill.When you getto Poly Gap and Curt Dodson turn left.Poly Gap will deadend into U.S.hwy 76 take a left dump mile on right.Please don't leave trash out at night.It will be a big mess in a.m. Thanks Bill S

Property manager

Bill Setzer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 21
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Pets are invited
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Clayton

Located in Screamer Mountain, a neighbourhood in Clayton, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tallulah Gorge State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest, while Main Street Gallery and Foxfire Museum are cultural highlights. Andy's Trout Farm and Highlands Aerial Park 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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Clayton, GA

What's nearby

  • Main Street Gallery - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Rabun County Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kingwood Resort Golf - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Foxfire Museum - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Black Rock Mountain State Park - 12 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Williebear Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

Where is Williebear Cabin located?

Located in Screamer Mountain, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Main Street Gallery and Rabun County Golf Club. Kingwood Resort Golf and Mountain Lakes Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 213 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Perfect

This is a fantastic property made even better by the accommodating host. Bill was very friendly and easy to deal with. The property is secluded and has beautiful views. I would recommend this property to anyone staying in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Came to visit for a few days to relax, unwind, and enjoy the mountains. This cabin did not disappoint! Would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

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

Perfect location and amazing communication

My husband and I had a terrific stay at the cabin, which is in the most ideal location to town. It is secluded to give you the “getaway” feel while being 5 minutes away from town for anything we needed. The property manager sent us the most helpful details to easily find the cabin, was always accessible to contact if we needed anything, and provided a bunch of pamphlets to find fun places to eat and visit. Would 100% stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Heath B.

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

Weekend Getaway

The cabin worked out nicely for a wedding in Toccoa Falls. The host was so nice. Really relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

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

Lovely home a short drive up the Mountain

This charming cabin home was thoughtfully stocked with so many conveniences, from toiletries to hot cocoa pods for the Keurig. We were there Thanksgiving week and appreciated that the place was decorated for Christmas. It was an easy, short drive down the mountain to get to a Walmart for our groceries and the town of Clayton for shopping and restaurants. Bill was easy to reach via message and always responded promptly. We also appreciated that the check/out instructions were so easy-we basically just had to pack and walk out the door. I would highly recommend Willie Bear Cabin to anyone wanting a spacious home-base for everything the area has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda E.

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

Birthday celebration

Celebrating brother’s birthday with family and friends. The location was perfect and the house was fully stocked with everything anyone would need. The view was unbelievable beautiful showing off all the magnificent fall colors from the deck; with a cross that lights up the night. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryl M.

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

Very comfortable and gorgeous view!

The cabin was great- had everything you could need and very comfy. Close to a lot of attractions. The driveway is a little tricky but the gorgeous view is worth it. My only issue was that there was confusion about getting into the cabin and I tried calling the owner several times but got no response. He apologized but that was very frustrating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dennis r.

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

greatest location

unbelievable view... best most caring host we have ever experienced. no need to bring anything with you but your meds and your clothes and your wallet. he has it all there for any of your needs driveway takes awhile to get hang of
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

An awesome cabin!

We stayed here with 4 children and 3 adults ( family). The cabin is spacious, clean, well-stocked with essentials, and the views are awesome. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Z.

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

Owners are the best

Best owners on VRBO. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alton T.

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

Cozy and inviting.. home away from home.

The cabin is cozy and inviting. The mountain views are magnificent . Close to town, whitewater rafting and Tallulah Falls. We had a wonderful time. We can’t wait for our next trip back. The kids loved the views and catching fireflies. Wonderful Memories made. Thank you Bill and Karen for opening your cabin “Willie Bear” for others to share. As we ride home the kids are still talking about all the bears, views and walking around adventuring. They give you all thumbs up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Cozy and comfortable

This cabin was a great place to stay and enjoy the outdoors! Clean, roomy, and awesome view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Mountain Escape

The rental was very charming. Mountain themed nick-knacks are everywhere. We saw something different each day. View was excellent too. We did a lot of hiking and spent a lot of time on the balcony recovering from the hiking while enjoying the view. We won't hesitate to return for our next mountain escape. PS, If you use Google Maps, it may send you the wrong way on Screamer drive. Turn left on Screamer and the driveway is 50 yards away. Googe Maps says go right.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

velinda r.

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

Williebear weekend

We were in the area to do music for a wedding. This cabin is very nice. I personally think it is a little over decorated and cluttered. A few things didn't work properly. But that didn't effect our stay. Still a nice place, spacious, just needs a little TLC. It is for sale so this may be the reason things appeared to need some attention. Drive way is a little difficult to navigate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Enjoyed Williebear Cabin

Exactly as you see online. Bill was good with communication up to and during the stay. The driveway took some getting used to as I have full size pickup. But as stated it is freshly paved and solid. Great location to head out to see things in the surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Great Christmas adventure

The view from cabin was amazing the cabin was decorated for us for Christmas it was fully stocked with everything we needed it wasn’t long enough but we made great memories a lot of things to do around us so many beautiful waterfalls and Bill was a extremely amazing host
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

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

View awesome!

The view and location of the cabin is awesome! Plus the driveway was thrilling and fun everyone loved the excitement of it!!!! Definitely would stay there again!!! Mr Bill was a great!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlcie C.

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

Wonderful secluded cabin

Best rental property I've every stay in! Owners very attentive, property had everything in the kitchen to prepare meals, loads of firewood for the fireplace. All mattresses on beds where comfortable. Steep grade to cabin so low gear is a must! Lots of birds, squirrels and chipmunks! Will definely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dean L.

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

Very nice house

We loved our stay was very nice and very well supplied with everything. We usually bring what we need but if we forgot something they had it. The house was clean for mosr part, think cleaning company needs to improve for Bill And maybe update the pans? Wore out and rusty so did make cooking a little tuff. Would highly recommend staying here, Thanks Bill
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Judy C., Satsuma, Alabama

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Visit to Willie Bear Cabin

Property was not ready on arrival. Had just started cleaning at 4 pm. Accommodations were good with every possible thing we could need provided. View was spectacular but getting to cabin a little difficult. Overall a good ecperience
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Screamer mountain cabin

We really enjoyed our stay. Loved the weather and location. The shopping and restaurants in the area are excellent. The cabin was great. The driveway was a little scary, but we finally got the hang of it. Had a wonderful time and would love to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H., Orange Park

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

Fall Getaway

Wow! What a great time! The view is absolutely amazing! Bill was a great communicator and we had everything we needed. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart A., fort lauderdale

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

Comfortable cabin in Clayton

The cabin was as listed. It is a roomy 3 level interior. Very convenient to popular tourist destinations. The views of Clayton and the mountains were very nice. The downside was the steep driveway with limited turnaround to go back down the driveway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill Setzer

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Native Tampa Fl.Live in South Alabama.Graduate UF 1973 and have been an Insurance Broker for 35 years.Now retired

Why they chose this property

This property has it all. It is comfortable and cozy with a beautiful view.Large enough for a family with plenty of activities in the area or just sitting on the porch isn't bad.Firewood is always down below the porch for you to use.PLEASE NO MOTORCYCLES OR 4 WHEELERS.

What makes this property unique

We purchased Williebear Cabin July 2008.It was built in 1999 but never used.We looked at many properties in the area and many had a 'winter view'.Not this one.The view is panoramic and the highlights are Black Rock Mountain,Pinnacle and Saddle Gap North Carolina.This home has the cozy appeal but also has plenty of room for 8-10 people.It is on 2 1/2 levels and is mainly wood floors and walls.The fireplace is stone and puts out a lot of heat.It is updated often and well maintained.All systems are checked regularly for best performance

Languages:

English

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