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Bear Necessity Cabin

Photo gallery for Bear Necessity Cabin

A fireplace with a bear decoration, a star, and a framed animal head on the mantel.
A wooden cabin with a deck, a fire pit, and red chairs.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a Christmas tree, and a door.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a dishwasher.
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Chattahoochee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hiawassee, GA
  • Place, Chattahoochee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Hiawassee

Located in Hiawassee, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Victoria's Center and Union County Farmers Market. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Southern Water Trails LLC are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain climbing and rock climbing nearby.
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Hiawassee, GA

What's nearby

  • Chattahoochee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 22 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 24 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 57 min drive - 70.9 km
  • Wolf Mountain Vineyards - 60 min drive - 73.1 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dentons Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Deer Lodge Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marco's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rumor Hazit - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mo's Camper - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Necessity Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Necessity Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Necessity Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Necessity Cabin located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hiwassee River and Southern Water Trails LLC. High Shoals Falls Trailhead and Unicoi Gap Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing was as they said Great place to stay. We all had good memories and time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Bear Necessity Cabin on 10 Nov, 2026
Thank you, James! We're thrilled to hear you had a great stay and created wonderful memories. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

We had a great time. Really enjoyed the cabin and location was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin that allows you to have some peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and conveniently located.

The cabin was roomy, clean, well stocked and the beds were very comfortable. The cabin was conveniently located near area sights and attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Maybe add plastic bowls for cereal. The front door lock was a challenge to open.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Enjoyed the stay very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a perfect cabin, Secluded and peaceful. Interior was so well done, Love all the bears in the house. The fireplace was perfect to relax and watch some TV to wind down. Cabin was spotless upon arrival, check out instructions were simple and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wonderful and peaceful stay on Hiawassee

Our stay was too short. It was so peaceful and comfortable here, that we wished we could have stayed longer. The house has everything you need and we loved the decor. Super clean too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was beautiful!!!! Prefect for dogs. Well maintained!We love it and enjoyed it so much! Really not that far from town. Great get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Cabin

It’s a beautiful cabin and there’s absolutely everything you need! So clean! Great location and very quiet
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

10/10

Great Cabin in the woods! Enjoyed our short stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

This is a great home! Perfect size for us and very clean. The provided Dove soap, shampoo and conditioner was a great added touch. Easily accessible road and driveway. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was clean, cozy and comfortable. We would definitely recommend this cabin and would definitely rent again. We had everything we needed. The fire pit was awesome. We left a day earlier cos of the incoming storm. Easy access to property and entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is centrally located with nearby towns and activities. There are plenty of hiking trails (with views and waterfalls) no matter what direction you travel. The cabin is beautiful and well equipped with supplies. We lost power due to a bad storm. But between the gas fireplace and the gas grill, we kept warm and were able to make food. The snow flurries were even perfect. The cabin is"beary" nicely decorated. The beds are comfortable after a day of hiking. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and beatifully located in a great location. 2nd bathroom is bath not shower. Large dog next door seems friendly but runs loose coming over and barked constantly the first night keeping my son up all night. Beds are ultra firm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pictures don't do it justice.

Was lovely sitting on the porch watching the leaves fall. Beautiful home and property. Highly recommend. May need 4 wheel drive in winter, weather depending.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Rainy Getaway

Very remote clean and and private. We were ckose to downtown Hiawasse and downtown Helen. I was disappointed the grill was not working and there were no clear instructions on using the gas fireplace. The power wentvout on our last night but it was quickly restore. We really enjoyed thecrainy weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for the maintenance issues you had. Please know that this is not the typical standard our guests can expect, and when issues occur, we make every effort to resolve them quickly and efficiently. Our local operations manager is aware of all your concerns, and we will follow up to ensure that all your concerns will be resolved. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Not a pleased guest

The cabin was nice but the location was a little too far away from everything and the air conditioning wouldn’t work. We probably won’t be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2024
Hi Jennifer, thank you for your feedback! I'm glad to hear you found the cabin nice, but I'm sorry to learn about the issues with the air conditioning and the location. I want to assure you that our local operations manager has addressed the air conditioning issue to ensure it is resolved for future guests. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The listed picture of the back firepit area is not the same. The area was under construction. There was debris everywhere, screws all over the place, unfinished stairs leading down to the fire pit area, large nails, scrap metal in the front, paint cans in the bushes, and very unsafe for family or pets. Called Vacasa and notified them of conditions and safety concerns, sent pictures of issue. No call, response from an owner or someone to correct the problems.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very clean cabin and somewhat remote location

It was better than average but still had a few things that could have been better! The claim that yard dogs are welcome is not what was claimed when renting. The dogs could be indoors and limited to 2 with maximum weight of 25 lbs. each. We had 1 dog at 15 lbs and we would never let her stay outside, particularly at this location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cute and clean

The cabin was cute and clean but lacked a working tv in the bedrooms. The view was pretty but the yard was a little rougher terrain than described and muddy. The clay was everywhere. We brought our dogs with us- BUT due to the many unleashed roaming neighborhood dogs, we could not walk them safely in the neighborhood, which was very disappointing. We had to drive into Hiawassee to take them to the parks in order for them to get any exercise. There was pet friendly dining in town and down in Helen.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking the AT

The location for hiking the Appalachian trail was perfect. The house had a large living area, and the kitchen had everything you need. Unfortunately, we were unable to add apps to the TV as a code was required and the host was unable to give us the code or add the app, even though we would use our credentials. Also, the code to enter the house is 10 digits long and it took several times to get it to work and it had to be changed twice. The host was very responsive to the issue, so we didn't have to stay outside for more than 15 minutes.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2024
Nancy, thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're so pleased that the location of our home was perfect for you and that you found it spacious and well-appointed. The TV is streaming so guests can use their own accounts to log into platforms, such as Netflix. We are sorry for any issues you encountered. Additionally, we regret any difficulty you had with the code to enter the home and are glad our team could assist. We enjoyed having you as our guest and hope to host you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful and comfortable Cabin in the Mountains

We were fortunate to stay at Bear Necessities as autumn arrived and the colors began to show their beauty. This is truly a wonderful cabin, with great attention being paid to the details of comfort, functionality and beauty. The sofa's, chairs and beds were all particularly comfortable, and the back porch was a quiet and peaceful place to share a glass of wine in the evenings. We were impressed with the quality of kitchen utensils (knives and silverware) along with really nice cookware (which is not always the case in a rental). The kitchen was exceptionally well stocked with different appliances and supplies. We enjoyed being so close to Helen and Unicoi State park on one side, and the conveniences of Hiawasee, as well as  Chatuge Lake on the other. And we were only a short drive away from several waterfalls and the lovely town of Dahlonega for other things to do. All in all an exceptional rental that we will plan to use again when we return to the area. Thank you to the owners for creating a remarkable place for us to stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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