Enjoy hanging out with family or friends on the covered front porch of this cozy mountain cabin situated right on the Chauga River. You will find this is the perfect launching spot for all the outdoor adventures Upstate SC has to offer. Your days can be spent exploring miles of hiking trails, scenic waterfalls, world-class trout fishing, whitewater rafting, local wineries and breweries, or just relaxing in the quiet by a nighttime firepit.
This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin is well appointed for simple pleasures and is decorated in an eclectic, vintage style. This is the perfect spot to get away from it all, but a short drive to everything!
You’ll have access to the entire space when you’re staying at “The Happy Place”. A large spacious yard and direct access to the Chauga River to enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities.
You may message or call our office for any questions or assistance! Please dispose of all pet waste from the yard. Please see listing for all house rules.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please dispose of all pet waste from the yard. Please see listing for all house rules.
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Mountain Rest
Located in Mountain Rest, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel and Oconee Station State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Keowee and Oconee State Park.
Is “The Happy Place” River front cabin with dock pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at “The Happy Place” River front cabin with dock?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at “The Happy Place” River front cabin with dock on 25 Jul, 2026 start from S$323, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at “The Happy Place” River front cabin with dock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at “The Happy Place” River front cabin with dock?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at “The Happy Place” River front cabin with dock?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is “The Happy Place” River front cabin with dock located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Yellow Branch Falls, Oconee State Park and Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel. Oconee County Library and Oconee Military Museum at Patriots Hall are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The cabin was nice and clean, the property was quiet and located next to a little stream which was nice to listen to while sitting on the front porch. Good proximity to Walhalla and to various hikes with numerous waterfalls.
Eric W.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! I'm glad you had a wonderful stay!
We had a fantastic stay at this cabin with our dogs. The cabin is remote and secluded so it was peaceful and relaxing. We caught several trout and enjoyed our stay. There is a Market DG within 10 minutes of the cabin for any small needs you may have. Loved the location & cabin—would visit again.
Heather J.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are so glad everyone had a great time!
We had an amazing time at this cabin. We enjoyed everything the place had to offer. The host was very accommodating and communicative. We would definitely come back and recommend this beautiful cabin!
Thanks for sharing your place with our family!
Cute, a little hard to find, gps isn't accurate and directions are not easy to understand but poved the cabinand the property. And it was clean and most importantly pet friendly.
What a quaint little cabin with plenty of privacy and quiet away from the city. It was clean and well stocked with things we needed to enjoy a calming and peaceful stay away from the hectic city life,
Kassie D.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your experience! We hope to see you back in the future!
It was a wonderful little cabin, we enjoyed our stay very much. Management neglected to update the listing title as the dock no longer exists. There is access to the river but no dock. We loved the location and the peace of the river.
I feel so very lucky that I came across this rental for my daughter and my granddaughter and myself we had the most glorious time. The cabin is so well appointed beautifully clean lovely location just can’t say enough great things about this. Will definitely be back over and over again, thank you happy place for wonderful memories
Karen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are so glad you guys loved the cabin as much as we do! We would love to host you again!
The cabin and the property were very relaxing and loved the property. It is set back in the mountains. The GPS directions is wrong so follow the directions from the owner.
Paula W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you guys had a wonderful stay!
Lovely place! It's a super cute place to stay with everything we needed. The only thing I would let others know is that there is no dock as of our stay in June 2025. Getting down to the water isn't the easiest its pretty steep so we didnt get to enjoy the river like I had hoped when I originally booked it.
Everything was just as advertised. The cabin was so quiet and comfy; everything worked perfectly and the kitchen was well stocked with the pots, pans, utensils and everything else I needed for cooking meals.
The directions were spot on and the host was super responsive - I'll be back for sure!
Richard K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2024
Thank you so much for the feedback! We hope to have you back soon!
The host was more than accomadating we had a 71yr old cancer guest with his 22 yr old grandson and the host went above and beyond i cant thank them enough
Carolynn L.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar, 2024
There’s no need to thank us, it was our pleasure! Thank you for allowing us to host your stay!
Very nice little cabin in a rural part of SC, very close to stump house tunnel, yellow branch, and other beautiful natural wonders. The only issue we had was the part of the river that the cabin has access to had rocks that were jagged and a little hard to traverse. Other than that it was a great little get away.