5 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Clarkesville, Georgia

Relax at the Oakey Mtn. Family Hideaway! Perfectly located near Helen and Lake Burton.

Welcome to your private getaway nestled in a peaceful woodland setting. Perfect for entertaining families, couples, or friends looking to relax and recharge, this spacious cabin offers home comforts, amenities galore, and beautiful outdoor and indoor spaces to enjoy.

Highlights include a private pickleball/basketball court, hot tub, and creek for trout fishing or chilling in the water.

Your Oakey Mtn. Creekside Cottage, with seasonal views of Oakey Mountain, sits on a large 5-acre lot nestled in the woods, just a few hundred yards from thousands of acres of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.

The property is located 10 minutes from Lake Burton, 20 minutes from Helen, and 20 minutes from downtown Clarkesville. This is the perfect launching point for all your North Georgia mountain adventures.

This creekfront lot includes ~250 feet of frontage along Raper Creek, which is a small creek that feeds into the Soque River. The creek is stocked with trout 2 times a month from April to July with space to test your fishing skills. It’s the perfect spot for kids to splash in the shallow water.

Indoor Highlights:

This beautifully designed cottage includes 4 king bedrooms (1 king room includes a twin daybed), 1 bedroom with 2 twin trundles, and 1 queen air mattress that can be used in one of the three common areas to accommodate up to 15 guests.

The main level includes 3 king bedrooms. The primary bedroom (1 king & 1 daybed) has vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, and soaking tub. The second bedroom (1 king) has en suite bath with shower and jetted tub. The third bedroom (1 king) has access to a separate half bath. Upstairs, a loft/media room is flanked by two more bedrooms, 1 includes two twins with trundles (sleeps 4) and another king bed, with a shared full bath upstairs.
*** Note that access to the room with two twin trundle beds is through the upstairs king bedroom ***

The living room is equipped with 2 spacious couches,, a wood-burning stone fireplace and 55” streaming TV. Step outside to the spacious covered deck with a table for outdoor dining.

The fully stocked ​kitchen has updated appliances, granite countertops, gas cooktop and a double oven. This includes everything you will need for enjoying a family meal.

Upstairs, there is a second entertainment area perfect for kids, with a couch, 55-inch TV, small foosball table, and many games, puzzles, and books.

Downstairs features a third common area with a large game room. Here, you can play pool with sticks for adults and kids, watch the game on a large 65” tv, play darts, etc…

Outdoor Highlights:

Pickleball/Basketball Court: Compete with family/friends on your private full-size pickleball court.
Private Hot Tub: Unwind in the hot tub surrounded by nature, perfect for stargazing at night.
Fire Pit: Twinkling lights surround the fire pit, with cozy Adirondack chairs perfect for enjoying s'mores and cozy evenings.
Playground: Your kids will love the outdoor wood playground, complete with a slide and swings, while you relax nearby.
Spacious Back Deck: Sip your morning coffee or share a meal at the outdoor dining table, surrounded by lush greenery.

Nearby highlights:

Hike to Raper Creek Falls from the house, just .2 miles away.

Clarkesville is home to this vacation home. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chattahoochee National Forest and Lake Burton. Traveling with kids? Consider Clarkesville Lanes and Alpine Mini Golf.