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mountain retreat: Five Bears in Big Canoe offers 4 beds, 3.5 baths, 8 guests

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Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, offices

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Jasper, GA
  • Disharoon Beach
    12 min drive
  • Black Bear Pub
    9 min drive
  • Gainesville Station
    64 min drive
  • Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
    68 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Jasper

Located in Jasper, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of McDaniel Meadows Dog Park and Disharoon Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Amicalola Falls State Park and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Diamond Dog Park.

What's nearby

  • Disharoon Beach - 12 min drive
  • Gibbs Gardens - 25 min drive
  • Atlanta Motorsports Park - 26 min drive
  • Amicalola Falls State Park - 30 min drive
  • Amicalola Falls - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huddle House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bell's Family Pharmacy - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Mexican Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Speedburger Drive-In - ‬25 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.

mountain retreat: Five Bears in Big Canoe offers 4 beds, 3.5 baths, 8 guests

Come enjoy this spacious cabin home with 4 bedrooms, three and a half baths, mulitple decks and a hot tub! The main house has four bedrooms with accommodations for 8. This home offers a terrace level with large tv and sitting area along with ping pong and jenga! Walk out the french doors into the serene mountain setting and relax around the gas firepit and the hot tub. The main level has two bedrooms with two full baths, large living area, screened in porch and two large dining areas to get everyone around the table. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to make that special meal for the family or go enjoy meals at the club, or pack a lunch and make your way to the jeep trail and lunch at the water falls. The jeep trail is about 5 minutes from Five Bears and has a host of fun things to do with the family! Mulitple hiking trails and two levels of falls for you to enjoy! And of course you can always enjoy driving on the jeep trail with a 4 wheel drive vehicle! On the second level there is a large bedroom and full bath with an additional bedroom with two twin beds that shares a full bath. In addition there is a large loft area for a place to unwind and read a book, play board games or a work space. if needed. Guests will probably want to flip a coin on who gets the carriage house above the garage. It is a magical space with tons of natural light with beautiful heart of pine floors, sitting area, dressing area and queen bed. This bedroom is equipped with a half bath. This space is heated and cooled with a wall unit that is operated by a remote control.
The world renowned amenities that Big Canoe is known for are at your finger tips!

Big Canoe is a 9,000 acre gated wildlife sanctuary with seven mountains and nine lakes. We have:
3 championship nine hole golf courses,
8 tennis courts, 2 indoor tennis courts and pickle ball
A first class fitness center,
A stocked fishing lake
2 outdoor pools/one indoor pool, a swimming lake with water floats, a water slide
Over twenty miles of hiking trails.

No campers, trailers, motor cycles, or gas boats are allowed in Big Canoe. Boats with electric motors are allowed but must register at the Marina.

The home is equipped with all the pricing on how to take advantage of golf, tennis, beach and swim area, fitness center and more!! We look forward to you making memories at Five Bears!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a spa tub and a fitness center. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Allison

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,800 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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
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

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mountain retreat: Five Bears in Big Canoe offers 4 beds, 3.5 baths, 8 guests Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zachary visit
This is an amazing property is a great area. The amenaties are great.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Everything you need for a great weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

DANA N.

Great Stay
We had a great time staying at Big Canoe for our family reunion. The house was spacious enough for our family of 9. The carriage house was perfect for our son and his wife and their baby where she could take naps away from the noise. The only reason I put 4 stars was the upstairs bathroom was dirty and leftover taco shells were in the oven when we got there but other than that we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern Gem!
Gorgeous "Southern Living" Cottage. Had a great stay and hope to return. Owner was fabulous and Cottage was well-maintained and immaculate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving at Five Bears
The house was lovely, and the neighborhood was amazing. The house was well stocked with all the needed supplies for us to have a wonderful Thanksgiving . There were 8 of us, and we could always find a place to be alone if we chose. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise P., Dawsonville, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for five bears or more!
The five bears cabin was exactly what we needed for our staycation getaway. The pictures don't do it justice because the light makes everything look magical. There was enough room for everyone to spread out but not to much to feel isolated. Getting there can be stressful to some, but I loved the views and scenic drive up there. Being able to bring our furbabies really makes it feel like a home away from home. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
The house was perfect. It was clean and beautifully decorated. We enjoyed walking around the neighborhood. We encountered a few deer while walking. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect accommodations
We used this for the bridal party for a wedding. Perfect for hosting a bridal brunch, plenty of areas to gather yet still adequate privacy when needed. Plenty of bathrooms and comfortable beds. The sunroom/dining room was used for brunch and it was absolutely beautiful! The kitchen was well stocked and had all we needed. The house is high up in the mountain, so be aware of a winding, uphill drive. Allison was great with communication and a lovely host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Spencer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family vacation.
This was the perfect house for our family vacation to Big Canoe. The house was very clean and the community had a lot of amenities for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Willa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mountain escape for families
The home is located in Big Canoe - a mountain community with a pool, beach with water sports, hiking trails, golf, and more, with some amenities at an additional cost. The home is good for multiple families to enjoy time together in a small living room and casual dining space and another beautiful large-windowed dining room on the main level, a lower level with an additional living space and a ping pong table, but also has bedrooms and bathrooms and spread out on separate levels for quiet down time. Guests should be aware that the house is located in the mountains and roads are very winding and steep in places. The kitchen is tight but had everything we needed for meals. We enjoyed the home and the community!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

susanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect place!
Property is great and the house is lovely with comfortable beds & clean linens. It feels like you're staying in a luxury tree house - so many windows with great views of the outdoors. To stay in Big Canoe was nice but the visitor information was misleading. You pay for everything you want to do and everywhere you want to go. The golf clubhouse has terrible service with a poor quality of food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

donnieca p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall it was nice
Overall it was a nice get away for my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, relaxing family getaway
Property was beautiful and spacious enough for our family. The hosts made sure there was plenty of firewood for the fireplace. Allison was available for all questions and concerns. The house is located 10 minutes up the mountain and so you have to drive to reach the hiking trails and other activities as walkability is limited around the house. All in all, this was a nice vacation for our spring break.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great comfortable house!
We loved staying at Five Bears! The house is very comfortable and had everything we needed. Allison was very helpful before and during our stay! One tip: use the paper map to get around—gps is not as reliable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming mountain cabin
Winding, curvy, steep road within a gated resort lead to this beautiful home high on the mountain. Parking was challenging as we had 5 cars and only 4 spots (with creative maneuvering.) We were allowed to leave one car at the chapel parking lot which worked out fine. There are 2 bedrooms on the top level of the home but you have to walk through one to get to the other, a little awkward for middle of the night bathroom trips. The room over the garage is adorable but could use curtains for some privacy. Over all, a well equipped, clean, comfortable and easily large enough for the 10 adults in my family that stayed there.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five Bears Cabin was just what we were looking for!
We had my daughter's 16th birthday weekend at Five Bears and it was absolutely AMAZING! The cabin was even more beautiful than the pictures and was stocked with everything you could possibly need. The kitchen supplies made it so easy to prepare and cook meals. The huge table was perfect for meals and board games. We LOVED the cozy cabin rooms each with classy décor! The cabin had lots of space and fun places to hang out. There's even a nice fire pit on the back deck. Our host, Allison went above and beyond as she answered all my questions! (I so appreciate her kindness and quick responses!) Her directions to the upper and lower waterfalls made our trip extra special! (Definitely go see the falls!) The girls also loved the indoor pool and hot tub! Thank you for a weekend that will forever be a favorite memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five Bears was the most unique cabin home my family and I have stayed in the Big Canoe community. We fell in love with this cabin, the decor, and layout. The beds/furniture were comfortable, plenty of firewood provided. We were happy with our vacation home selection. There was enough to keep us entertained when choosing to stay in as well as plenty of activities, trails to walk when venturing out. We definitely recommend Five Bears for your next stay in Big Canoe! Thank you Allison for everything! We appreciate you keeping in contact with us! Booking through Expedia & VRBO was easy so if you don't already have the app download it because it provides an efficient way to communicate with the property and have your reservation information/itinerary accessible at anytime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
Wonderful stay just before Christmas 2021. Very warm environment.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nate D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway for our family vacation!
Thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Everything in the listing was as described, and we loved the two large tables that we were able to use to play games and do puzzles, especially when the weather wasn’t cooperating. Great communication from our host and a wonderful experience overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and cozy
Property was very well kept and well decorated. Three car maximum parking, so if several traveling alone this would be the most it could accommodate. Enjoyed the stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Wonderful. Plan on going back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described. Very well appointed. Everything we needed was there.
Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan F., Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Home Away From Home
We traveled to Big Canoe for a family wedding with a large contingent of family. This home was exactly as described, maybe even more. Everyone felt comfortable and took full advantage of the many nooks and crannies both outdoors and indoors. Allison is a terrific host who answered any question quickly making our stay all the easier. Should we ever return to Big Canoe, even if there aren’t as many of us as there were this trip, we know where we’ll be staying.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful mountain retreat
This was one of our best Fall mountain trips yet. Big Canoe is a beautiful and vast mountain retreat community, nestled in N GA. Allison was very responsive and by far the best host we have ever rented from. The home was recently updated, bringing the accommodations a nice face-lift. There are plenty of seating areas with lovely views or a tv if you so choose. If you plan on traveling with young children, the walls are a little less insulated than others but a simple sound machine fixes the problem of social noise. Overall, we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Canoe
Great development, plenty of things do in surrounding areas. Wine tasting, hiking, quaint little towns. House was very clean and kitchen had everything you needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021