Escape to Black Bear Creek cabin, nestled in a secluded wooded lot just 1800 ft from downtown Helen, GA. Relax by the babbling creek and enjoy the beautiful stone masonry gas fireplace with locally roasted coffee or unwind on the back deck amidst rhododendron and mountain laurel.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games
Black Bear Creek cabin is a great family cabin located only 1800 ft from downtown HELEN, GA. This is a one of a kind PRIVATE cabin just a short walk to downtown Helen where you can shop and enjoy all Helen has to offer! Enjoy the beautiful stone masonry gas fireplace while sipping on some fresh ground locally roasted coffee from Jumping Goat or sit back and relax on the back deck listening to the babbling creek underneath your feet! You won't want to leave the property with the natural beauty of the rhododendron and mountain laurel aside the beautiful azaleas and hydrangeas that are planted throughout the property!
This cabin is great for families with children or just a couples getaway. Keep in mind there is one shared full bathroom.
The master bedroom has a queen bed with a/c controls for warmer months and wall heater for cooler months in the bedroom and flat-screen TV with a connected Roku device and DVD player. The guest bedroom boasts a queen bed and a set of bunk beds that works great for kids and couples alike, also equipped with a TV with Roku device, DVD player, and A/C controls and wall heater. The cabin has FREE WiFi, an Amazon Fire Smart TV in the living room so you can keep up with your favorite shows. The cabin has a rustic bench nook kitchen table with a fully stocked kitchen with upgraded stainless appliances. The pièce de résistance are the UPDATED back decks that all have timeless views of the babbling creek and beautiful wooded lot. Owners have even left two adult bikes for guests to use! Sit back on the poach with the Bluetooth speakers playing your favorite tunes or just listen to the sounds of nature and the creek, either way, you are in paradise!
Notes Minimum Age of Primary Renter 25 Pets NOT Allowed Minutes walk to downtown Helen We can deliver 3 bundles of firewood for Fire Pit upon availability for $39.96 (Monday - Friday Only) This is a Private Cabin located in downtown Helen The cabin is located on a gravel easement access road behind two large businesses in Helen with a beautiful wooded and creek view. Seasonally decorated for Christmas, including a Christmas Tree, right after Thanksgiving and taken down right after the New Year's holiday Fishing package available: Trout fishing in our private Blue Creek Trout pond stocked with Rainbow trout. Fishing Season: Spring March 1-June 15 and Fall October - November. Each package includes Access to the trout pond and blue creek area, catch and keep 10 trout max, no catch and release, and bring your own fishing equipment. Add the package at checkout or by calling the office.
We provide complimentary essential products to get you started for your stay, such as 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, 2 dishwasher pods, 2 trash bags, 2 laundry pods, 1 bath soap per bathroom, and 1 pack of coffee. Be sure to bring extra of these items and any other items you may need for your stay
Distance to Wedding Venues: Yonah Mountain Vineyards: 10.2 (17 min) The Venue at CeNita Vineyards: 11 miles (16 min) Meadows at Mossey Creek: 12 miles (18 min) Densmore Farm: 16.7 miles (23 min) Willow Creek Farm: 13.4 miles (18 min)
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Gravel flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycles
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing 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)
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
Rules
No smoking inside the properties. $200 minimum fine.
Minimum age requirements. Check listing to ensure compliance
Property Documents Required: Signed Rental Agreement and Copy of ID Instructions will be emailed after confirmation
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: No Pets allowed $200 minimum fee if evidence found
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Helen, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee River. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Helen travel guide
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree)
90 min drive
Restaurants
Hofbrauhaus Restaurant
5 min walk
Campfire Gather Round
20 min walk
Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
20 min walk
Two Tire Tavern
8 min walk
Helen Festhalle
15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games located?
Located in the heart of Helen, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Unicoi State Park. Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within 15 minutes.
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Black Bear Creek Cabin | Downtown Helen | Creek Front | Fire Pit | Board Games Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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The cabin was very clean and stocked with everything we needed for our trip. We enjoyed cooking dinners at the cabin and relaxing by the fireplace. Lots of activities nearby. Wonderful home and close walk into town!
Cute, clean, comfortable cabin within walking distance from downtown Helen. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals during our stay. Property is private and secluded yet easy to walk to the attractions in Helen. Very clean. Highly recommend!
Michelle A.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
SALLIE C.
24 Oct 2025
Wonderful Stay
Our stay at Black Bear Creek was great! The cabin was a perfect size for our party of four, with room to spare. Very clean inside and the outdoor amenities were amazing. The location to Helen was nice and close, but far enough that we didn't hear town noise. Check in and out process worked smoothly, will definitly stay here again!
SALLIE C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John R.
3 Nov 2025
Fall foliage and Oktoberfest weekend getaway.
OK, so the drive in through an industrial parking lot will raise the eyebrows, but... turn the corner into the driveway and the rest of the world disappears. The location is literally walking distance to N Main St but feels like it's in the middle of the woods. HUGE deck out back with lots of seating over the babbling creek. Great property and we expect to return!
The property manager was super great to work with, very accommodating and responsive. Check in was easy, well equipped cabin. Enjoyed the fire pit and swing. Only thing we could say that could use some improvement is the flooring needs some reinforcing and some planks replaced, and although not completely needed as it's only about a 7 minute walk to town, some updated bicycles would be great. But overall a very nice cozy stay.
Jack D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christina D.
14 Apr 2025
100/5 stars
This place was amazing. Very kid friendly. We will be back.
Christina D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rick M.
2 Jul 2024
Great Place!!
What a great place to stay!! Everything was great, the cabin, outdoor areas. The stream running next to the cabin was perfect! Highly recommended and look forward to coming back!
Rick M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
6 Jun 2024
Wonderful Stay
I highly recommend staying at Bear Creek Cabin! The stream by the cabin made for such a peaceful environment and the cabin itself is very quaint and cute. My family loved it!
Cabin is in a great location behind the Helen Fun Factory, we walked everywhere over the weekend. The creek running underneath the back porch is very relaxing. Love coming to Helen so will keep this cabin in mind for future visits!
The cabin was clean and cozy. The location was great as it's within walking distance to the main street in Helen, but felt very private since it's set back in the woods.
We had a wonderful time in Helen GA and this cute little cabin was the cherry on top! Great accommodations and perfect location to walk downtown. We loved having coffee by the creek in the backyard each morning! We will be back!
Some reviews state that the road back to the cabin is a little creepy at night… is a cabin so is better if located away from the town… still a very small walk , still a very safe location… enjoy it very much
ROBERTO G.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lou G.
26 Oct 2024
Beautiful Location
The cabin location is beautiful. In the woods and lots of room.
However, no instructions on the fireplace and the air conditioners needed cleaning before they would work.
Place was clean, lots of dishes and towels and a nice walk to all the Helen Georgia events!
We stayed as a 3 day break on a road trip in the Deep South and then up to Washington DC. A welcome break in an interested "mock Bavarian" town. A great base to rest-up and relax and super-peaceful, but for the incredible sounds of nature. An unbelievably short walk into town which was great as parking in the evening looked challenging.
Richard F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Leslie G.
30 Oct 2024
Lovely, quiet stay
What a cute cabin! Our kiddos loved it and called it our gingerbread house. It’s a very walkable distance to downtown (about 10 minutes), which was perfect. The cabin had plenty of space for our 4 person family. The back deck was nice and big, plenty of seating. It’s tucked away from major roads and other cabins, so it’s very private. We loved the fireplace! We will definitely consider this cabin again for future trips to Helen.
Coming up from the Hot South Florida weather, we enjoyed the cold weather and fireplace/pit nestled in a woodsy environment. Perfect little cabin for a short “not-so-far away from home” getaway. Helen is an adorable little town.
Diana E.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lea T.
29 Feb 2024
Perfect little hide away
The cabin is nestled so perfectly in the woods that it’s dreamy the sounds of the creek and the picturesque atmosphere is perfect from the moment you pull in it was breathtaking the cabin has everything you need even the plastic wine glasses was perfect the outside was decorated with every need you could ever want it was the perfect girl’s weekend get away
Lea T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
15 May 2024
So Peaceful!
Wonderful place to stay in Helen, Georgia. This is our second time at Black Bear Creek cabin and we have already booked again for October. This cabin is perfect, close enough to walk to town, but yet secluded & away from all the noise. So relaxing, sitting on the back porch listing to the creek! Everything you need is at the cabin to cook a great meal. We will stay at this cabin every time we come to Helen!
Cute cabin. Loved the back deck and the hammock. Definitely in walking distance to pretty much all the Helen activities.
Only complaint was the queen mattress in the share room with the bunk beds has a very significant dip in the center, uncomfortable for 2 people to sleep on.
The cabin was perfect for our family of 5. We enjoyed being out of the busy area of downtown. We were slightly concerned arriving at night because it is back behind some businesses and we were sure we were lost but there are signs to assure you are on the right path. The bunk beds could use a little tightening but it wasn’t terrible. (Squeaky) overall we were pleased with our stay!!
This little gem was quite a surprise. We weren’t sure as we make the turn onto the rental road, but as we turned in the driveway we saw a cute little rustic German cottage. The backyard deck and living area was quaint and so relaxing. It was very close to town as well. We found it quite walkable.