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Waterfall Cottage within sight & sound of Cane Creek Falls, 2BR 2BA

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Fly fishing for trout.
Surrounded by trees and 50’ from Cane Creek.
Four camp chairs provided for close-up falls viewing.
A favorite spot to enjoy the falls.
Masonry wood-burning fireplace. We supply Duraflame logs : one per night.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 495.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Consolidated Gold Mine
  • Place, Wolf Mountain Vineyards
  • Place, Montaluce Winery & Restaurant

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Waterfall Cottage within sight & sound of Cane Creek Falls, 2BR 2BA

Our Waterfall Cottage is a 2BR/2BA vacation home within sight and sound of the iconic 50 ft tall Cane Creek Falls. Large screened porch, wood-burning fireplace, WiFi and more on Cane Creek. It is located in the very unique and special location inside the security gated several hundred acre Glisson Camp and Retreat Center. There is a small enclave of privately owned cottages, which are accessible at all times. Ours is the second one downstream at the base of the falls. A large screened porch with dining table and comfortable seating area and other viewing areas will give you the sense of really being with nature as the cottage is about fifty feet from Cane Creek. Lots on either side are vacant and Falls Mountain is behind the cottage. It has two bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with a queen bed and two full baths, fireplace (operational October through March) & we supply Duraflame 3 hour logs (1 per night), free WiFi, Smart TV via Amazon Fire TV stick with YouTube TV, Netflix & Prime Video, land-line phone with unlimited USA long distance (cell service is spotty), lower covered deck with porch swing. Breakfast is not provided, but we do provide coffee and all the basic needs for cooking. There are no dishwasher or laundry facilities. We provide camp chairs for you to take to sit by the falls. We have a BBQ and provide charcoal. Cane Creek is a designated trout stream and is now open year-round, but you must have a valid Georgia license to fish. We use the Waterfall Cottage as our own get-away when not rented and thoroughly enjoy spending time there. There are hiking trails all around the camp and maps are located on signs at the welcome center and downstream of the cottage. The falls area is rich in history as a Native American gathering place with netting holes and petroglyphs etched in the rocks by the falls. It was also the site of a very early large water wheel electric generating plant. Much of the time you will find the cottage to be a very quiet and peaceful get-away. The camp does have retreats many weekends, but the main buildings and their cabins are not located near our cottage with the exception of the Program Center, which was designed after the gold mining structures of Dahlonega’s history.

It is about 5 minutes from the Dahlonega Square.

Some things for you to consider before renting this very special cottage: 1. Strictly limited to four people maximum including children, 2. absolutely no pets, 3. absolutely no smoking anywhere either inside the cottage or outside as the camp is tobacco free, 4. the parking area is about 90 yards from the cottage – you park and then walk toward the falls and then across the foot bridge in front of the falls and then up a path 5. two night minimum with some holidays requiring 3 niights. 6. The second bedroom has private access to the second bathroom and screened porch and there is a door between that area and the master bedroom, but access from the second bedroom to the kitchen/living room is through the master bedroom, unless you go through the screened porch, to the lower deck and up the outside steps. 7. There are about 10 private cottages along the creek inside the 400 acre Methodist owned Camp Glisson Retreat Center. In 2026 from May 24th to July 24th there are youth summer camp sessions from Sunday afternoon until Friday noon. The camp owns the falls, creek and hiking trails. We ask that guests give young campers their space while they are enjoying the outdoors during organized activities Sunday afternoon through Friday morning during summer camp. During summer camp guests can use the immediate waterfall area anytime the young campers are not there, which happens several times a day and during meal times.Guests can see the falls from the cottage and especially from the Adirondack chair area. Camp trails are closed during summer camp, but there are many hiking trails nearby and many lead to other waterfalls. Friday afternoon through Sunday morning during summer camp there are no children in camp, only the camp counselors. So, guests are welcome to use the immediate falls area. 8. We have 2 exterior security cameras aimed at the cottage door and the lower deck. There are no interior cameras. We turn the cameras on when the cottage is vacant. We sometimes turn on the cottage door camera until guests check in so we know they have arrived safely. We then turn them off.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
For sm kids may allow up to 3
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
None inside or out
Camp Glisson rules: no firearms, alcohol outside of the cottage lot or smoking.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dahlonega

Located in Dahlonega, this cottage is on the waterfront. Chestatee River Diving Bell and The Historic Holly Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yahoola Creek Tennis Center and Wolf Mountain Vineyards. Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo and North Georgia Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dahlonega, GA

What's nearby

  • Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Crisson Gold Mine - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Consolidated Gold Mine - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Wolf Mountain Vineyards - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Montaluce Winery & Restaurant - 15 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foothill Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Jimador - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Smith House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Spirits Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Public House Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfall Cottage within sight & sound of Cane Creek Falls, 2BR 2BA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfall Cottage within sight & sound of Cane Creek Falls, 2BR 2BA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfall Cottage within sight & sound of Cane Creek Falls, 2BR 2BA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfall Cottage within sight & sound of Cane Creek Falls, 2BR 2BA located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chestatee River Diving Bell, Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site and Tumlin House & Vineyard. The Historic Holly Theater is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous cottage with breathtaking views. Host was very responsive and incredible. Looking forward to staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great time, great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful stay, will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

As described— THANKS

just right for us thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasanth Krishna S.

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

Amazing place

Had a relaxing weekend with the family , amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Anniversary Getaway

We had a wonderful quick stay for our anniversary. The cabin was very nice and our favorite part was the screened in porch overlooking the waterfall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett T.

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

Perfect getaway.

This location was the perfect backdrop for our 20th anniversary. The sound of the waterfall was absolute magic, and the cabin was super clean and inviting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huck M.

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

Perfect getaway

Everything about the place was perfect. My son even said he could live here year round!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

zoe m.

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

Wonderful waterfall

The waterfall is amazing. The house was perfect. The fresh muffins and french press coffee was the special touch that set it abouve and beyond. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Waterfall Cottage

This gem is great. Very clean, unbelievable waterfall view. Peaceful surroundings. Everything you need is in the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine C.

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Anniversary weekend

Beautiful cabin in a fantastic location! Had a relaxing time listening to the waterfall!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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Excellent Cabin by Falls

My family and I had a wonderful time at this cabin. We made a small fire, grilled out with the sound of the falls, and just generally enjoyed hanging around the grounds. Great location as well, as it is very easy to access things to do such as downtown Dahlonega or get into nature at, say, Amicalola.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Perfect little getaway

Rented property to attend Karen Peck and New River homecoming. Property was just as described and made for the perfect getaway. Host had left a box of muffins as a welcome gift and a note with a contact name if we were interested in viewing the falls. Highly recommend this for the perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kirk S.

The waterfall cottage was great

Beautifully updated interior, great views, stunning waterfall. Secluded location yet 5 minute drive into town. We would definitely stay there again but perhaps not in the summer when kids camp is going on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ernest P.

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Serenity

Me and wife attended a wedding the area. I found this place and loved the pictures. Once we arrived we fell in love with the place. So peaceful and the waterfalls were beautiful. We actually witnessed someone being baptized in the falls. Absolutely breathtaking. Tim was so easy to communicate with. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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Cool location

We brought our daughter here to celebrate her 10th birthday. She loved walking around the creek and looking at the waterfall. You can hear the waterfall from the house. The screened in porch was our favorite spot. The owners were very helpful and communicated well. We even arrived to homemade muffins in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie N Tommy S.

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A well needed time to relax!!

A memorable weekend getaway to Dahlonega, Georgia was enjoyed by all, with a focus on Rest and Relaxation. Great town and an even better weekend.Our accommodations at the waterfall cabin were simply stunning! We can’t thank you enough for sharing your amazing cabin with us! Very Refreshing for the Soul!! Highly recommend!! We loved it and will do it again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane j.

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THE BEST

I don’t want to say too much for fear others will take our new FAVORITE SPOT!!! this is a precious cabin in the woods, maybe 100 yards from a waterfall. it was super clean and very cozy. the town square is about 5 minutes away (by car). we are hoping to return. thanks so much for sharing your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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Perfect Birthday for my Bride !!

We are a 70 year old couple who had one of the most relaxing stays that we have ever had at Tim & Dianne's. I surprised my Bride with with several nights at this wonderful cabin with breath taking views of the waterfall. Tim & Dianne were extremely accommodating with several request for our stay. The cabin is very quaint and had all the accommodations that we could ask for. We enjoyed sitting on the screened porch every morning listening to the waterfall and creek flowing along with the sounds of the birds. I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone wanting a wonderful escape form the hustle and bustle of every day life !! Thank you again Tim & Dianne !!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine A.

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Awesome Falls, Cabin, and Wildlife

We’ve rented several cabins in the North Georgia Mountains. This was by far the best. The Waterfall was so beautiful, the cabin was clean, beautiful and very comfortable. Each morning we woke up, looked right outside the cabin and seen at least 6 to 8 deer walking up a trail. We saw birds at the birdfeeder and several big squirrels. Wish we could have spent more time there and hopefully can return for another pleasant stay. Thanks for sharing your place with us. I would rate it a 10 out of 10. Wish we had a small wagon to get everything carried up to the cabin with less trips back and forth to the car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., GA

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Simply Amazing!

To be honest, my spouse was not initially thrilled about the trek from parking to cottage. We are mature and out of shape adults, to put it mildly. Any negativity soon faded completely due to the beauty of the falls and the cottage, and each trip to the car got quicker and easier. The cottage was extremely clean and very well maintained! The fireplace was great and easy to start and use since dry/seasoned wood is provided. You can tell these owners and property manager are very serious about there rentals! We had a great stay. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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Wonderful stay

Our stay was really fantastic. The cabin has everything you need and is very comfortable. Lots to do in the surrounding area. Shopping in Dahlonega Square, Gold mine tours, a short trip to Helen, GA for the mountain coaster and zipline adventure for the kids. We also checked out Anna Ruby Falls while we were in Helen. Definitely worth the .5 mile hike from the parking lot to the viewing area (uphill all the way). The next day we drove 30 min. to the top of Amicalola Falls for an amazing view and great pictures. The BBQ grill at the cabin was perfect for grilling hot dogs in the evening while the kids caught fireflies. We even got a chance to use the indoor fireplace on a wet, rainy evening. It made the whole cabin experience complete. We had breakfast on the screened in porch most days and the kids didn't even seem interested in electronics the whole time we were there. Lots of great family memories were made playing Scrabble and Yahtzee and exploring nature. We loved our stay at the waterfall cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location misleading info on house, cameras and roaches

We stayed here with another couple. Thank goodness we are family or it would have been awkward to walk through one bedroom to have to get to the other. That should be in bold print on their information . We were also all creeped out that there were cameras all over the outside of the house. I am fairly certain there is a law now that they are not allowed to have those without putting it on their information. It was creepy and made us look closely inside the house thinking there could be cameras inside as well. The cabin was clean; however,there were roaches in the kitchen and the bathroom. Also, when you walk in the front door you see a giant rodent trap outside the door. It is a great location with a beautiful waterfall and the discription was accurate regarding the walk from the parking lot I wouldn’t stay there again ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a return visit; it is a cute cabin with amazing views and onsite trails for hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

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Absolutely beautiful home and property. We enjoyed every moment. Thank you for the muffins. They were delish.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tim or Dianne Quigley, owners; Don McElliott

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Tim & Dianne Quigley owned Long Mountain Lodge B&B for 15 years, selling it in July 2021. We moved to Dahlonega in 1993 and fell in love with the town and area after living in 12 different states due to military and corporate moves. This is now home. We have three children and nine grandchildren!

Why they chose this property

We could not resist buying this property due to its amazing location.

What makes this property unique

We don't know of any property you can rent that is so close to a large waterfall with large pool below for wading & fishing and a rushing creek in front of the cottage. Deer and other wildlife abound and we have vacant wooded lots on either side. It is so quiet most of the time. Lumpkin County business license #2313.

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