Explore, Relax: Mountain House, Yahoola Creek, Cherokee Forest

Welcome to our North Georgia mountain home, tucked off Black Mountain Road where the Chattahoochee National Forest meets historic Yahoola Creek, part of the original Georgia Gold Rush. You're 6.8 miles from Historic Downtown Dahlonega and minutes from the wineries along the Georgia Wine Highway, with hiking trails right outside the door.

The home sleeps 10 across three levels. The main floor has the master suite, with his-and-her closets and sinks, a walk-in shower, and a garden tub. It also has two queen bedrooms that share a full bath, plus a half bath for guests. Upstairs above the garage is a private room with a double bed, a pull-out twin trundle, and its own bath with a walk-in shower. The lower level has a king bedroom with a full tub and shower bath, along with extra space to relax and an outdoor porch.

High wood ceilings and big windows fill the living room with natural light. Gather around the fireplace on the L-shaped couch, which looks out over the meadow and creek. The kitchen has granite counters and everything you need to cook for the group, and the dining table seats 8. Step out onto the deck under the ceiling fan for morning coffee or an evening by the creek.

Good to know: there are a couple of steps into the house from the garage and about three at the front door. A coffee pot and K-cup machine are provided, but please bring your own coffee, along with shampoo, soap, and a hair dryer. Use Apple Maps for directions, because Waze and Google can lead to the wrong address. Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome: $125 for the first dog and $75 for a second. There's a fire pit down by the creek; please bring your own firewood. STR License #081.