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Highlights
Fireplace
A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
Explore, experience, enjoy
Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Disharoon Beach
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Swimming pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Jasper, GA
Disharoon Beach
Place, Disharoon Beach
2 min walk
Big Canoe Outdoor Tennis Center
Place, Big Canoe Outdoor Tennis Center
6 min walk
Lake Petit
Place, Lake Petit
11 min walk
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Primary Suite on Main
1 King Bed
Terrace Level Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Terrace Level Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Bedroom
1 King Bed
Upstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Powder Room
Toilet
Primary Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Terrace Level Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Spacious Big Canoe Retreat - Walk to Beach Club!
Create long-lasting memories in this comfortable home located in the Laurel Ridge neighborhood of Big Canoe. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a golf getaway, a hiking adventure, or simply a peaceful mountain escape, this home offers the perfect home base for experiencing everything Big Canoe has to offer.
This tastefully appointed home sleeps 10 and is walkable to the amenities including the Beach club, rock slide, marina and fitness center. The sunlit, open concept floor plan offers casual comfort and all of the space that you need for gathering with family and friends.
The Great room features a wall of windows and is anchored by a stacked stone wood-burning fireplace, creating the perfect place to unwind after a day of hiking or exploring. The fully equipped chef's kitchen features granite countertops, a large island, gas cooktop, oven, microwave/convection oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, walk-in pantry, traditional coffeemaker, and Keurig.
Gather around the dining table for memorable family dinners or step outside to the oversized deck with two outdoor dining tables and a Weber gas grill connected to a permanent propane line. A screened porch with ceiling fan offers the ideal spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails.
The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level and includes a king bed and ensuite bath with heated floors, a double vanity, separate tub and shower.
Upstairs: The upstairs loft provides a dedicated workspace or playspace, along with games and books for guests of all ages. Bedroom 2: King bed with walk-in closet Bedroom 3: Queen bed with walk-in closet Each bedroom enjoys its own private vanity and linen storage while sharing a separate shower/tub room and private water closet for added convenience.
Terrace Level: The lower level offers a second spacious family room featuring another stacked stone fireplace, wooden shutters, and a covered deck complete with a hammock, ceiling fans, and tranquil forest views. Bedroom 4: Queen bed Bedroom 5: Queen bed Jack-and-Jill bathroom Separate laundry room with full-size washer and dryer
Additional Amenities High-speed wireless internet Driveway parking for two vehicles Shutters throughout the bedrooms for added privacy Multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces
Community highlights include: Newly renovated clubhouse 27-hole championship golf course Award-winning Racquet Club with tennis and pickleball courts More than 20 miles of scenic hiking trails Three lakes for boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and fishing Marina offering water craft rental including pontoon boats, jon boats, kayaks and more, as well as supplies for fishing and boating Sandy beach and the famous rock slide at Lake Disharoon Seasonal Inflatable water park Three swimming pools, including an indoor pool State-of-the-art Wellness Center with fitness equipment and classes Two spectacular waterfalls Playgrounds and picnic areas On-site dining at the Clubhouse at Lake Sconti and Duffers Chapel and event venues Easy access to local wineries and Gibbs Gardens
IMPORTANT NOTES: Use of Big Canoe amenities requires the purchase of guest access passes and associated fees. The home accommodates a maximum of 10 guests with no exceptions.
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Property # 2372681vb
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
About the area
Jasper
Located in Big Canoe, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Amicalola Falls State Park and McGraw Ford Wildlife Management Area, while Tater Patch Community Theater and Max Lebven Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Big Canoe Outdoor Tennis Center or Atlanta Motorsports Park. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Big Canoe Outdoor Tennis Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Lake Petit - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Amicalola Falls State Park - 23 min drive - 23.1 km
Lake Lanier - 43 min drive - 45.3 km
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
Lucky Hare - 10 min drive
Quick Burger Drive In - 28 min drive
Huddle House - 21 min drive
Lowes Foods - 20 min drive
Marble Hill Tavern - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Spacious Big Canoe Retreat - Walk to Beach Club! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Big Canoe Retreat - Walk to Beach Club!?
As of 27 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Big Canoe Retreat - Walk to Beach Club! on 18 August 2026 start from NZ$954, 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.
Is Spacious Big Canoe Retreat - Walk to Beach Club! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Spacious Big Canoe Retreat - Walk to Beach Club!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious Big Canoe Retreat - Walk to Beach Club!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Big Canoe Retreat - Walk to Beach Club!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Big Canoe Retreat - Walk to Beach Club! located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Big Canoe Outdoor Tennis Center and Disharoon Beach. McDaniel Meadows Dog Park and Diamond Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Our family had a very memorable time at Big Canoe. It’s a very beautiful place. The host is outstanding and quickly answers questions. The facilities there are excellent. We enjoyed a perfect day on the lake on a pontoon boat. Thanks very much for the experience.
This space was perfect for my family and I. We spent Christmas here and enjoyed the home, the trails and the beach!! We hope to stay here again someday! The home was clean and exceeded all of our expectations.
Joy’s home was the perfect location to access all the amenities at Big Canoe (just a walk to the beach area). The home was clean and she was very helpful and prompt in answering all of our questions. Would definitely stay there again.
trang b.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
Thank you! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our home! We hope that you will visit again.
The property was clean, well kept and in a great location. Our family enjoyed the amenities of the community, layout of the property and all the comforts of this fantastic home!
Amanda P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Wonderful! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Bear Wood Cottage in Big Canoe. We appreciate the kind words.
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed staying here for our winter vacation. The home is beautiful and the host is great and very responsive. I highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a great mountain location!
Lindsay R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
Thank you so much for the review, and we are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time! Hope you can come back soon.
Wonderful home for our family over Thanksgiving. Excellent location and the wood-burning fire place made the holiday season come to life…wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Over flow parking next to home was helpful as well, hats off to the owner Joy!
dmowrey1
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
I'm so hapy that you enjoyed your stay, we hope to host you again in the future.
This is our second time staying in this house - it is a great spot for our family, and the owners are very responsive. Our kids love being able to walk down the hill to the beach club, and it is a quick drive to the marina, hiking trails, golf, and the recreation field. We come to Big Canoe every Labor Day, and we'll certainly try to rent this property again.
This was a wonderful house - great location in close proximity to golf, the park, and the marina. The room setup on multiple floors provided nice privacy for 3 different family units, and the house had everything we needed for the long weekend.
Jason L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
So glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit and the community. Hope to host you again soon!
We had a great time. Highlight was our hike up to lower falls. Hilly neighborhood, but great house and area. Joy was very easy to work with and kept up needed communication.
thomas s.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Thank you! I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay. We agree, the lower falls are beautiful! Happy New Year!
Our family visits Big Canoe each summer before kids return to school. We need a minimum of 5 bedrooms and this property was more than adequate for our group. Will definitely consider this particular house next year. The location to amenities is excellent. We had a couple of minor details that were taken care of immediately. Thoroughly enjoyed this time.
SANDRA V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and we would be thrilled to host you again next year for your annual summer trip. Thank you!
Very nice home and owners great to work with. Everything needed is included.
This is a 4-star rental that could be a 6 for some people but, be aware of the following: steep stairs up & down, only room for 2 cars in driveway, price for lake access is expensive (example parens and 2 kids = close to $100/day). Even with the above flaws, would rent again.
Art W.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Thanks so much for the review. We are so glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to host you all!
We find having the Primary Suite on the main is a big help in avoiding the stairs if necessary, and there is always additional parking around the corner if our guests have more than two cars.
We are so glad that you would visit Bear Wood Cottage again, we would love to host you soon.
This home was absolutely perfect for our family. Christmas! Photos did not do it justice. It is everything you see in pictures and more. Spacious, clean, well appointed, charming and comfortable. Hosts were more than accommodating and incredibly kind, friendly and attentive. So grateful for their hospitality and generosity.
Marybeth H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
We loved hosting you and your family for the Christmas holiday! We hope you will visit again.
We’ve stayed in Big Canoe before with the family, but this was the best!!! Very spacious, very clean, and location to amenities was great. Different family members could walk to lake/pool whenever they wanted and stay there and walk back whenever they wanted. And go back early evening for another fun time.
Great time. Big thanks to hosts. Very easy to contact with any questions or assistance.
This was our first time visiting Big Canoe and it definitely did not disappoint. The area was a dream and the house was perfect. It was well equipped, extremely clean and in a great location within the neighborhood. We found a perfect little beach on the pond within a very short walking distance. This property exceeded our expectations in every way. I was evenly presently surprised to at there was a crib and a pack and play for my infant daughter already at the house. We can’t wait to come back during the summer!
My large extended family highly enjoyed staying at this home! It is huge and each floor has multiple places to hang out together. The home was clean and had everything we needed stocked in the kitchen to make our stay easy and enjoyable!
The house is in the PERFECT location at Big Canoe to get to the beach club, pool, and lake area. We walked to and from the beach every day with our kids. There was so much to do, so the kids never got bored. The beach area had tons of inflatables, kayaks, paddle boards etc. for the bigger kids. The little kids loved the pool and swimming, and the two rock slides were our favorite part of trip!
Ashley M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your time in Big Canoe. We would love to host you again.
6 of us spent the week of Christmas here and it was the perfect place for us. The home was ver nice and had everything we needed. It was spacious which allowed us to plenty of room to spread out. It wasn’t warm enough to use the deck or screened porch but both would be great in the summer. We loved the easy access to hiking trails and other amenities in the community. Amicalola Falls and Dahlonega were good day trips for us, as were the outlet malls in Dawsonville. I would highly recommend this place.
The master bedroom is on main floor. Had to give that room to elderly mother due to 4 other bedrooms on upper and lower levels. Mother could not use stairs. Tall heavy Dresser door in one bedroom downstairs fell out when looking for place to store clothes. No hangers were available for our nice clothes. Other than these few things, we had a wonderful stay and a great time with family.
Claire D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2025
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our home! The primary bedroom on the main is one of our favorite things about the home. We will check on that dresser door and restock our hangers. We are thrilled that you got to spend time in this lovely peaceful neighborhood and enjoy time with your family.
What a great home! My 2 sisters and our families returned to Big Canoe after visiting the area 35 years ago. We rented a home for each sister, as our children from the earlier visit now had children. The house was so roomy. It was close to the lake area with so much to do! We had a grand time! Some of the other family members visited from their homes nearby (within walking) for a "pasta night" and games of Family Feud.
We had folks from 10 months to 69! Was perfect for all!
Joy was wonderful and had prompt replies to all my questions or concerns! We definitely made a great choice!
Gail M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Joy M
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests