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Dog-friendly creekfront cabin on 2.5 wooded acres with game room, screened porch

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Interior
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Clarkesville, GA
  • Place, Lake Burton
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Unicoi State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Tallulah Gorge State Park
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Clarkesville

Located in Clarkesville, this cabin is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Chattahoochee National Forest and 7 minutes from Lake Burton. .This cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Moccasin Creek State Park and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Hickory Flat Pottery.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Burton - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 29 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Chatuge Lake - 31 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 34 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park - 42 min drive - 44.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterfall Club - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Overlook - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bleu Canoe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lake Burton Bar And Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lake Burton Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-friendly creekfront cabin on 2.5 wooded acres with game room, screened porch

Catnip II

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This Georgia retreat has it all! Listen to Wildcat Creek babbling right nearby, relax on the screened porch with a glass of lemonade, or explore some of this property's two-and-a-half wooded acres. Appealing to families and lovers of the great outdoors (Chattahoochee National Forest borders the property), this Clarkesville cabin is sure to please.

Up to eight guests will love staying here, far from the hustle and bustle but surrounded by plenty of things to do. Back home, bring your catch of the day to the grill on the lower deck, or put the well-stocked full kitchen and its gas stove to work. You can dine in the fresh air out on the porch or in the warmth and comfort of this cabin's contemporary interior. The wood-burning fireplace will keep you toasty during your stay, and free WiFi, cable TV, and a DVD player will keep the whole group entertained. And for a fun change of pace, head to the lower-level game room for air hockey or darts.

What's nearby:
If you're up for some fishing, you don't need to step more than a few paces from your door for trout in the creek, (but please note that a fishing license and separate trout license required). If you travel a bit further down West Wildcat Road, you'll see many waterfalls along the way, and just a half-mile from the cabin is Sliding Rock, a favorite local spot in the summer. You'll also be just a mile-and-a-half from beautiful Lake Burton with its freshwater fishing and boat rentals and docks.

Things to know:
Game room w/ game table, dartboard, flatscreen TV, and air hockey table

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,196 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

12422

Dog-friendly creekfront cabin on 2.5 wooded acres with game room, screened porch Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Caɓin in the woods.

This cabin was all by itself tucked in front of a rushing stream. Everything was clean and well appointed. We ŵill probably go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alecia C.

A value property with a terrible management company

Upon arriving around 4:20 PM, the cleaning service wasn’t even halfway finished cleaning the property. Luckily, we needed to go grocery shopping so we did accomplish that, but unfortunately the grocery store was 30 min away so we wasted time backtracking for that. We got a text at 6:19 PM that our property was ready for checkin. When I called Vacasa and got passed around a few times, I finally got someone local and explained my frustrations. When I inquired about how we would be compensated for our lost time we paid for, she told us “we don’t do that”. I explained to her that it’s not my fault the previous renters checked out late and that they should take a late checkout fee from them and apply it to our account. “We don’t do that”. She promised to escalate it to a supervisor and then I began getting text messages from “someone” at the company. When we arrived at the cabin, I discovered a strange smell in the cabin and the basement had a mildew smell. We never had a sponge to wash dishes with. I even asked them for that. No resolution. Lots of texting back and forth with no resolve. The dishwasher doesn’t work properly. It fell out of the cabinet and even when we ran it, I had to rewash the dishes because it’s so old and left food on the dishes. Two great things I can say is that the fireplace works great, the hot water is excellent and the beds sleep well. Updating the description to include bed placement would’ve been helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whippor W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wildcat Stay

Everything was perfect. 2nd stay at Catnip. Plenty of space. Kitchen had everything we needed. Note that heat is limited to basement and box heater worked for shut off after a couple ofcmetter
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret p., altamonte spgs. fl

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice cabin

The cabin is very nice and has all the convenience of home . The cabin will sleep 6 as it has 3 bedrooms .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Fun right outside your door!

This place is literally in the middle of nowhere and we loved it! Honestly I thought I was going the wrong way because it’s a narrow dirt road and the house is pretty far down. We had a wide age and this place worked perfectly. The littlest could walk down to the creek right behind the house and have a perfect place to play. While the older teens and adults could explore just about anywhere they turned! There were lots of cars parking on the road in front of the house and all the way down to the party going to sliding rock. The hike to sliding rock is easy and gorgeous! Loved the house and location. Would say there could be so improvements but nothing too major. It also may time to schedule a deep clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, but the bugs!

We rented this cabin for our group of 7 people. We traveled with 4 kids under the age of 16 and 3 adults. The cabin was the perfect size for the group. We placed the adults upstairs and the kids downstairs and everybody was happy. The beds were very comfortable and the linens were clean. Overall the house was clean and there were no issues with the cleanliness of the bathrooms and kitchen. Slide rock is about a half mile hike up from the cabin and the kids loved that place. It was an easy hike on a well kept dirt road. The road to the cabin was well maintained and we really felt like we had that part of the mountain to ourselves. The stream in the back was great for the kids to play and explore within shouting distance of the porch. The grill was clean and we grilled out a few of the nights while there. Helen was only 30 minutes away so finding things to do away from the cabin was also easy. I can honestly say the only issue we had was with the bugs. There were tons of fruit flies and just other bugs that a person usually finds outdoors inside the living areas. We did not call Vacasa and complain about this because we felt there was nothing that could be done while we were staying there. It was obvious that they were aware of the bug problem because there were bug traps in almost every room. I can say we would probably stay here again, but bring our own bug spray and fly catchers. The bugs could be due to the wilderness outside, so we did try to take that into consideration.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Christina W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location/mixed review

The pros. Everyone felt they had their space and separation. It is very private and the creek behind the home is beautiful! A short walk down the road is waterfalls and just a gorgeous walk and play area. The down side. The code for check in didn’t work but the back door was unlocked which was uncomfortable. They request no shoes in the house and we tried, but the floors were so dirty we couldn’t stand it. Lots of dead bugs. Stove wasn’t cleaned. Smashed bugs and drips on the walls and a load of wet towels in the dryer that we found three days in. There are spiders everywhere we killed 4-5 every day. Some were brown recluse which is concerning. We found a previous visitors wallet in a drawer with the cleaners check list. Several lights in the house didn’t work. We contacted VaCasa with our concerns. They refunded us our cleaning fee and we appreciated it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittney S.

Fun and semi-secluded

The home was relaxing and private. There is a trail or something just passed the house so there is some traffic throughout the day. You can open the double doors right off the dining/kitchen area to listen to the creek and have fresh air. The home has plenty of space for four adults and three kids. The downstairs was humid and I agree with the other comments that the property management is lacking. The housekeeping didn’t clean and sanitize the home, the oven knobs were grimey, and the home did not have an overall clean feeling. The backyard did smell like sewage. Customer service is great though. We had issues with the code to get into the time and they fixed the issue rather quickly.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Brian C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Horrible experience big waist of time

I never got the door code and after one hour texting calling and emailing, I received a code that was wrong and we never where able to access the cabin, have a really hard time finding hotel in Helen because of the event going on there, this was one of the worst experiences in my life, Strongly recommend don't rent from these guys
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Janet K.

New favorite spot

My husband and i came up for the weekend to celebrate my son's birthday with his wife and 18 month old sassy grand daughter. The "must have" on his request was a nearby creek. This place definitely checked that box, and many others. We are already planning another, extended stay at Catnip II, with the rest of the kids. To give an honest review, I feel I must mention that the dishwasher is in GREAT NEED of a thorough cleaning! And, we stayed just 2 nights and did NOT put anything in the commodes other than toilet paper, but.. septic system MAJOR issues morning we were leaving. As in....tub downstairs full of upstairs toilet contents. And, it would have been nice to be able to use the proper grill the second night, but, it ran out. So, I'm really hoping the septic issue isn't a recurring thing, as we will have more people in our party next time, and plan on staying longer. We couldn't spend much time in game room, too cold. Needs another heating source down there, and need more seating upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Very quiet and comfortable place for a getaway.. We came at the off season and Catnip2 was exactly what we wanted and more.. The creek was better than we could imagine..We will return! Thanks, Brad & Kay. Destin, Fl
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nesha K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Property

My husband and I stayed here for a short 2 night getaway. The property was just as described. It was a little scary getting there later at night because we were all alone, but we were fine. We enjoyed driving into Helen for the day as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Meredith F., Waverly, AL

Location Location and that’s about it…

So I hate to do this, because I think this review is less about property ownership, and more about the property management. But you need to be aware that although you’re booking through Vrbo, you’ll be expected to download a completely different app to receive any pertinent info about your stay. Let’s start from the beginning: First, we arrived after 9pm, complete pitch black darkness (don’t get me wrong- we wanted this remote location and had seen it on another trip)- but there are no lights lighting the path to unload a vehicle in pitch black darkness. My mother in law, who has limited mobility, had a hard time navigating the dark uneven walkways. Inside, we were a little blown away by the lack of care taken to repairs, paint, updates, etc. Look, I can live with a clean, yet outdated couch- but this place has leak marks, scuffs, paint issues, overall “look” of being unkept and uncared for. I understand this is a family home, and from the looks of it, they haven’t been there to visit in a very long time. The home is desperately in need of cosmetic repairs- peeling paint in basement, brown marks all over ceilings from leaks, and just overall outdated appearance and the look of neglect. Other things that need attention: WIFI- none of the info was accurate, and when we finally played around with the different networks (a different one than listed in home) we had virtually NO service. Traveling with someone working on the road was a complete NO GO. Additionally, we had so little service that had the property manager from Vacasa not called me about checking the basement for flooding, we wouldn’t have had any info about checking out or where to take garbage, etc. (News flash- it’s to the Vacasa office in Helen, Ga!). There are no booklets inside the home stating any of this. Just download an app that you won’t have enough service to download on site. As for the positive aspects: LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!! this cabin sits directly on Wildcat Creek, a trout-fed stream about 2 mi off of Lake Burton. It is absolutely breathtaking scenery. On top of that, you’re a quick 15 min walk (or short drive) from the famous sliding rock in the creek. It’s absolutely beautiful, we caught several trout, and had a wonderful family experience (once we accepted that the place was somewhat clean- just badly appointed)… will go back, but not with extended family who have more needs than this house can provide. My advice: go! But be aware. And don’t overpay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice

House needs some updating and though it was clean. But had plenty of room. Loved how we could could walk up the road to slot of different waterfalls with pools you could actually walk in. Nice creek in back yard also we enjoyed. Would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John and Elizabeth S., Ludowici

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Wedding weekend

Very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing 🤩

Amazing experience in the middle of the forest! Clean and cozy! Would come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

jim m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Septic tank needs emptied

Smelled septic stink in back yard when we arrived. Last day our guests in downstairs had brown septic water bubbling up in toilet, bath tub and sink. Disgusting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great property, the back yard is amazing and close to many waterfalls/parks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

The property was lovely. The road to the house needs attention. We had a really nice time!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

In the Forest

We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Felicia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded Home

Property was great! Kitchen could have been a little more stocked but rest of home was well stocked. We had a great time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Debby R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

It had all amenities . Back porch was not as clean as it could be . Beds were comfortable . We enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot!

Pretty area! Had a great time! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

amanda e.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous home w/ cute mice

Lers start with the most important facts - home is great & the location is amazing. Now picture this...you’ve been driving for 6 hours with four kids and pull up to the cutest home nestled in the mountains; youve never been more excited to get out of the car! walk up to the front door to use the lock box to find that the lock doesn’t work - the house is unlocked, it’s dark, your in the mountains...is this the beginning of a scary movie? Luckily, no murderers were waiting for us! Woohoo! Guess what was waiting for us? The cutest black and white mouse - alive - under the covers of our bed. We named him Frank. He let us relocate him to the yard, but he was really bummed that I didn’t want to snuggle - sorry Frank - I’m married. Unfortunately, it looked like Frank probably has other roommates bc most of the furniture downstairs had mouse poop on it, as well as the floors upstairs and down. I don’t mind the mouse, it’s a mountain home, but I would expect the company (Vacasa) who is managing this rental to provide locking doors and to be cleaning all surfaces between guests. We WOULD stay here again, but would just hope for a better cleaning crew next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019