Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Laundry room
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Porch or veranda
Internet access
Explore the area
Rabun Gap, GA
Hambidge Center Historic District
Place, Hambidge Center Historic District
4 min drive
Chatuge Lake
Place, Chatuge Lake
59 min drive
Western Carolina University
Place, Western Carolina University
59 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Double Bed
1 Double Bed
Double Bed
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Shower
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Dining area
About this property
Bear Cave Cabin is perched on a hilltop overlooking Valley Springs lake
With 2 bedrooms, Bear Cave is the perfect den to let your cubs play and rest in the Great Smoky Mountains. Bring the little ones and go exploring all that nature has to offer on over 100 pristine acres! Bear Cave is one of Valley Springs Lodgings 4 cabins located on the hillside overlooking the Lake below. Fish in the lake, walk the creek, romp in the woods, cool off in the mist of our private waterfall, picnic by the ponds and just enjoy nature.
Bear Cave cabin has a fully equipped kitchenette including microwave, toaster oven, dual hotplate, Mr. Coffee coffee pot with complimentary coffee and filters, dishes and all your cooking utensils. Dish soap and hand and bath soap are also provided. There is a large flat screen TV with DVD player. You can relax in the rockers or glider on the porch or on the swings by the lake, or picnic at our private waterfalls. The cabin's front porch has a propane grill. We do offer wifi at the lodge. Our current system is often not reliable and your phone service will not work when on the property. Sometimes you can send and receive text only by utilizing your phone service data calling through the wifi. The Wi-fi at Valley Springs has the maximum speed for this area which is 3 Mbps.
Valley Springs has a total of 8 cabins on 122 acres with a small lake, 3 small ponds, roaring creeks and a waterfall. You will feel remote but will only be minutes away from Clayton, Ga with its trendy shops and wonderful restaurants. Rabun County does have many activities for the whole family. There are two state parks with many trails for beginner-advanced hikers. There are several lakes in Rabun County. Lake Rabun and Lake Burton have boat rentals and pontoon rentals. Public beaches are available with restrooms and picnic areas. Kayaking is a popular sport on these lakes. Trout fishing is also a huge sport in this area with many streams and rivers to choose from. Nearby Andy's Farms is a great place to take the kids for guaranteed trout catching! Andy's will even clean the fish for you. There is white water rafting at nearby Longcreek, SC, and Ziplines at Scaly Mountain. There is even an axe throwing venue in downtown Clayton that is great fun for a family or you can get lanes side by side and experience good old fashioned competition from your friends.
Whether relaxation is your goal or action filled days, Rabun County has it all for the outdoor enthusiast or for "Mom and Pop" a have a little R&R. Valley Springs is truly an oasis of peace and serenity. Come relax, rest, and rejuvenate or explore the many activities Rabun County has so much to offer, to see and to do!
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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 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
Rabun Gap
Located in Rabun Gap, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chattahoochee National Forest and Lake Burton. Andy's Trout Farm and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Hambidge Center Historic District - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Lake Burton - 34 min drive - 36.5 km
Tallulah Gorge State Park - 39 min drive - 45.2 km
Chatuge Lake - 59 min drive - 66.3 km
Western Carolina University - 59 min drive - 79.0 km
Restaurants
The Dillard House - 11 min drive
Blue Hound Barbecue - 9 min drive
La Cabaña Dillard - 10 min drive
Cupboard Cafe - 10 min drive
Julep Farms - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bear Cave Cabin is perched on a hilltop overlooking Valley Springs lake pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bear Cave Cabin: hilltop lake views?
As of 18 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Cave Cabin: hilltop lake views on 5 August 2026 start from NZ$573, 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 Bear Cave Cabin is perched on a hilltop overlooking Valley Springs lake?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bear Cave Cabin is perched on a hilltop overlooking Valley Springs lake?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bear Cave Cabin is perched on a hilltop overlooking Valley Springs lake?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bear Cave Cabin is perched on a hilltop overlooking Valley Springs lake located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest and Hambidge Center Historic District. Nantahala National Forest is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Quiet little getaway cabin. The host was helpful. The cabin was cozy and the property was beautiful. It had a nice little pond and a beautiful waterfall just a short walk from the cabin. The kids loved playing in the field and climbing the tree next to the cabin. We had a great time!
Mark F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carissa G.
6 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Bear cave
Beautiful remote location! Great for a no fuss getaway
Bedroom windows were not locked, had to force the window closes in front bedroom and put a stick in back bedroom window as the window lock was broken. Everything else was clean and working properly
Mary M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2026
Thank you for your review. We provide our contact information in the Rental Manual for your convenience. We would have called maintenance to replace the missing lock. We are happy everything else met with your approval.
We enjoyed our stay at Bear Cabin. Very peaceful & quiet. I had no cell service but they are upfront about the coverage and I didn't mind not having any. We had Wifi that was fairly good. Host was very friendly and responded to calls quickly. I had called her the day we were to check in because I was having car trouble and was going to be late checking in. She wasn't in the office but thought that we weren't coming until the next day. She assured me that she would check back in with me and not to stress that she would make sure we were accommodated . She called back when she said she would and let us know they were getting the cabin ready and then called back again later to find out our ETA. We got to the cabin around 7:30 pm and it was clean and stocked for us. My grand children enjoyed the creek and the onsite waterfall that was just a short walk from the cabin. There isn't a grocery store nearby but there is an Ingles and Walmart just a few miles away in Clayton. A couple of "wish list" items would be a toaster and/or a couple of oven proof pans in the cabin and maybe in the future have a "self serve" laundry facility on the property so you could wash your clothes if necessary. All in all we loved the cabin and property and our 2 dog visitors that came by the cabins every morning. We're ready to go back!
Carla C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Thank you so much for your review. We look forward to your return. You guys are the best!
This cute cabin is located on one beautiful piece of property. Cabin was clean and just as described. The waterfall was in walking distance and simply gorgeous. We cooked out on the grill and enjoyed sitting on the porch. A plus was several delicious restaurants are located close by. We will definitely book again.
Very nice quiet area. Cabin was spotless. Bed was very comfortable. Interesting area on a small pond with a beautiful waterfall within walking distance of the cabins!! Would definitely stay here again!! Property Manager very responsive and helpful.
Susan W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2025
Thank you for your review. We look forward to you coming and staying with us again. You were delightful guest.
Everything you need for a quiet simple getaway and nothing you don't. Property was clean and pictures and descriptions accurate. Nice secluded but not too far away place to stay.
Brandon A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2022
Thank you for your review. We are happy to read that you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will come again.
The location is nice. Cabin was just fine, property manager could work on her communication a tad more. Good for a weekend trip.
Marissa T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 February 2024
We are happy to read that you enjoyed your stay. On a personal note and for future reference Management would like to hear more about your experience with Property Management communication. From our records your request for help relighting the heater pilot was addressed within a couple of hours. Your message at 7 PM Saturday night complaining the door would not lock did not transmit to management until the next morning of your check out. Unfortunately the cell service can be that spotty at times. We apologize you felt a lack of communication. The automatic keypad door locks have inside locks to use. That particular door lock locks automatically when the door is closed from the outside.
We enjoyed our cute little cabin. It was exactly what we needed. The location was perfect and beautiful. My kids really enjoyed the waterfall that was on the grounds as well as the game boxes!
Katelyn F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2021
Thank you for your review. We love reading about our guests experiences. We enjoy making the game boxes every year for the children, both small and older.
The location is perfect. The cabin is just big enough to relax and the surronding nature is awesome.
It was a shock to not have cell service at 1st but by the next day we all are talking and having a blast!
Gregory F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2023
Thank you for the review! WIFI has not been conquered in mountainous regions. We have 5 3MBPS lines on the property for guest to pull from plus a landline on the front wall of the office. We hope you will visit again.
A nice family outing. There was wifi in the cabins, but as it says it’s slow: good enough to be able to look at venues around the area before leaving the cabin. There’s also satellite tv in the cabin (missing in the description). Everything seemed to be well kept & would visit again.
Curt S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2021
Thank you for your comments. Please visit us again soon.
It was fabulous! We had very nice quiet stay...the bathroom floor could have been cleaner and we needed more toilet paper on the last day, but we survived. Love the creek and waterfall onsite. Beautiful trees and pond!!! Will return for sure!!
It is nicely tucked away a few hundred yards up the hillside from the road. It is very quiet and has a small pond and stream with ducks, frogs, and fish. The kids loved it, it got them off of their electronic devices.
Timothy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2020
Thank you for the comments. We do love to hear about families enjoying the beauty of the surroundings. There's nothing like hearing the laughter and giggles of children playing in the creeks and romping through the yards. Please visit us again.
About the host
Hosted by Valley Springs Lodging
Debbie Williams Valley Springs Lodging Marketing and Property Manager 706-746-3875
Languages:
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