Rating 5 (28)

Bear Pause Cottage


Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 baths
Guests 7 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Address: 65 Laurel Ridge Trail

Location Location

Description Description
Big Canoe, Georgia:

Bear Pause Cottage  ||  romantic getaway to sip coffee and enjoy beautiful mountains  :)  Highlights Include

*   Stylish with Modern Touches 

*   Open Floor Plan and High Ceilings

*   Gorgeous Wooded and Mountain Views

*   Cozy Wood-Burning Fireplace 

*   Memorable Outdoor Fire Table 

*   Ping Pong

*   Levels for Private Space

*   Beautiful Decks and Screened Porches for Relaxation or Sipping Wine

*   Rocking Chair Front Porch

*   Fantastic Location Convenient to Amenities and Big Canoe Adventures 

Recently updated, this charming and stylish cottage is a perfect getaway- for families, couples and friends!   Enter the beautifully updated cottage by a charming rocking chair front porch.  Parking is just in front for 2 cars.

- Living Space-

The living area is open plan with living, dining and kitchen areas opening to a wall of windows-  enjoy the mountain and wooded views.   A cozy stacked stone wood burning fireplace, comfortable seating and TV are perfect for game night or gathering.   The outdoor deck has gorgeous mountain views, dining table, relaxation chairs and large gas grill.  The beautiful screened porch with a breakfast table and hammock chair is an inviting spot to read a book or for a meal.  Downstairs a second large screen porch has a quiet space for relaxation, outdoors checkers board and ping pong table.

-Kitchen & Dining-

This beautiful and newly renovated open-plan cottage boasts a well-appointed kitchen- just the spot for preparing a meal, cup of coffee, or a snack. The kitchen area has Keurig and drip coffee makers & an electric kettle.  The kitchen is open to the living space- allowing chefs to be part of the fun and enjoy views of nature, while creating a delicious meal.  The dining area seats 6-7, with additional seating for 2 at the kitchen bar.  

-Beds & Bathrooms-

The primary suite is located upstairs and is an inviting retreat, offering tree top views, space, privacy, charm and an attached bathroom (and even views of Lake Sconti and the Clubhouse from that closet).(king). The beautiful lower level bedrooms (2nd: queen and 3rd: queen and twin) share a full jack and jill bath which lies between.  The Cottage is close to the amenities, with views of nature, in the sought after neighborhood of Laurel Ridge.




REST AND RECHARGE:
1:    King Bed
2:    Queen Bed
3:    Queen Bed
4:    Single Bed

THE AREA:
Big Canoe is an 8,000-acre wildlife gated community in the hardwood forest of the Blue Ridge Mountains just north of Atlanta, offering over twenty-four miles of maintained hiking trails and plenty of wildlife including deer, black bears, and turkey. With seven mountains and five lakes, the community has a beautiful backdrop for its three championship golf courses, fourteen tennis courts, three swimming pools (one Big indoor), swimming lake (with beach, paddle boats, canoes, & paddle boards), stunning mountain lake (with marina, fishing & rental pontoon boats) and first class wellness center and basketball court. As a renter, you have access to all of the Big Canoe amenities paid directly for each amenity. I'm sorry, but we do not offer any passes with the rental. We are more than happy to offer our recommendations about the local area and answer any questions you have about the home or the community. You can reach us through your booking conversation thread, or you can speak to our 24/7 Guest Experience Department.  Dollar General with Food and several restaurants are directly across from the North Gate.  The Lowes grocery store, which is packed with wonderful food items, is just 5 minutes from the Main Gate.

OCCUPANCY:
This unit allows 7 overnight guests. Feel free to have guests over, however, in compliance with the city regulations, there cannot be more than 7 people overnight in the unit at any given time. Over occupancy may result in eviction.

RESORT-LIKE AMENITIES:
We have 3 golf courses, 5 lakes, hiking trails, a wellness center, yoga, indoor & outdoor pools, sauna, saline whirlpool, tennis, pickleball courts, bocce courts, Jeep Trail, beach, water slide. The Fitness Center with an indoor heated pool, Chapel, and Swim Club with an outdoor pool, beach, swimming lake, and water slide are next to this neighborhood.

PARKING:
Two vehicles can park on the driveway directly in front. Additional parking at end of street in community overflow lot.

COFFEEMAKERS:
Keurig and drip coffeemakers (drip coffee maker has a reusable cone shaped metal filter).

FIREPLACE:
Is wood burning (not gas), guests are welcome to bring firelog or firewood.

**CLEANING PROTOCOLS**    A housekeeping fee will be included on all reservations. This fee will vary in price based on the size of the property. The house is professionally cleaned prior to your arrival. Please inspect it at check in and call housekeeping at in the event something is unsatisfactory. As we will send housekeeping back to the property to re-clean the reported areas, no refunds will be given for housekeeping issues. There is no fee within the first 24 hours to return and address the issue.  All cleaning is done by professionals who use advanced cleaning practices and disinfectants.  We maintain excellent cleaning standards and pay above the living wage standards; 100% of your cleaning fee is paid to the cleaners (i.e. no profit to us) and we insist on a professional level of cleaning between guests, with photos of each room to ensure clean is up to highest standards. We fight fabricated claims for discounts with our extensive documentation on the house and post names to web for the protection of other hosts. :-)  This beautiful home is not pet friendly.  :-)  

GATHERINGS:
We know you are coming to Big Canoe to have a good time, but out of respect to the other tenants and neighbors, this property has a strict No Party policy.

QUIET HOURS:
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 8am. Guests are responsible for the conduct of all persons in their unit.

SMOKING:
Smoking of any kind is not allowed in the unit. There will be a minimum $250 penalty fee if it is determined that there was smoking in your Cottage during your reservation period.

MINIMUM AGE:
Guests named on the reservation must be 25 years or older. By booking a reservation, you represent and warrant that you are 25 or older. The name on the reservation must be present at check-in and throughout the duration of the stay.

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT:
Check-in time is at or after 4pm and check-out time is prior to or at 10am. Early check-ins and late checkouts are based on availability and can be requested one day before. Additional fees may apply.

CANCELLATIONS:
Cancellation charges are as follows: rental payments are fully refundable until 14 days prior to the reservation arrival date (less credit card fees).  If 8-13 days prior to the reservation, 1/2 the total rent and tax can be refunded.  Less than 7 days: cleaning and pet fees can be refunded.  We will do our best to work with each guest.  We have many repeat guests so we try to take care of each and every one.

HOST: 
Making Memories || This home is professionally managed by an extensive team. :)
We are locally owned and operated - and work exclusively in Big Canoe. We can’t wait to host you and your guests! :)

We will come to the home if a guest has an issue, to correct - we insist! We prepare, clean and inspect each home with detailed lists, records, pictures and pride. We care about our guests and houses! :) :)

SECURITY:
This home only has outward facing security cameras. There are no cameras inside the home.

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Amenities 88 Amenities
  • Kitchen Island
  • Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia
  • Outdoor Fire Table
Community Features
  • Antiquing
  • Basketball Court
  • Big Canoe
  • Eco Tourism
  • Gated Community
  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Marina
  • No 4 Wheel Drive Needed
  • Parking Including
  • Resort Amenities
  • Shopping
  • Swimming
  • Winery Tours
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathtub
  • Bed Linens
  • Blender
  • Childrens Book & Toys
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Desk
  • Dining table
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Essentials
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Family Friendly
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Games
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Indoor Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Keurig Coffee Maker
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Living Room
  • Microwave
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • Oven
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Refrigerator
  • Shampoo
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke Detector
  • Stove
  • Streaming TV
  • Toaster
  • Towels
  • Washer
  • Wifi
  • Wifi Speed (100+ MBPS)
  • Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
  • BBQ Area
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Communal Swimming Pool
  • Cycling
  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Fire Pit
  • Fishing - Fly Fishing
  • Forest View
  • Golf
  • Grill
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kayak Canoe
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Mountain View
  • Outdoor Seating / Furniture
  • Paddle Boating
  • Patio or Balcony
  • Rafting
  • Screened in Porch
  • Stand Up Paddle Board - SUP
  • Water Sports Gear
  • Water Tubing
  • Waterfalls
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wooded - Forest Setting
  • Zip Lining

Reviews Rating 5 (28) Reviews
Rating 5
Wonderful family time with our grandchildren.
Home was perfect! Awesome location. Has all the comforts of home. We loved the beach club. Beast bang for your buck. Also enjoyed the splash pools and basketball courts. We will be making this an annual tradition.
C G - Posted: 8/29/2024
Rating 5
Perfect Little Cabin
Truly enjoyed our stay. Very clean. Great communication with the Property Manager. Centrally located to all that is Big Canoe. Thank you.
C C - Posted: 8/29/2024
Rating 5
Great Place to Stay!
We loved our stay here. The home is beautiful! We immediately felt at home when we walked through the front door. It was inviting and spacious. We enjoyed the open floor plan. The suite upstairs is large and private. My girls enjoyed having their own beds and bathroom downstairs. There is a ping pong table and floor checkers/tic tac toe on the decks along with a firepit, but it was too cold for us to spend time out there. We would love to come back during the spring or summer so we can participate with the outdoor activities of the home and community. I highly recommend this area and home!!! Thank you for allowing us to stay.
M A - Posted: 8/29/2024
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Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Posted: 8/29/2024
Rating 5
Comfort, fun, & sweet memories
Lovely location, extremely comfortable rooms & beds, fun things to do at the house and within BigCanoe! The pool/beach/ kayaks/paddleboats were fantastic. And the rock slide was the most fun this grandma has had in ages! Maybe I missed it but I didn’t realize those amenities were $20 per person per day. They were worth it, but it’s good to be aware of!
Lisa - Posted: 8/2/2024
Rating 5
Perfect weekend getaway
We loved our stay! Big Canoe is a gorgeous neighborhood and the cottage was perfect for us. We walked 8 miles on the trails in Big Canoe and then to the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail the next day. We enjoyed the Fainting Goat Winery after the hike. In Jasper, we saw one of our favorite musical artists, Sam Burchfield eating dinner and he was so kind to spend a few minutes talking to us. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. I enjoyed yoga on the lower screened in porch and dinner and coffee on the upper porch. It felt very private, even though you have neighbors. We loved listening to the birds while sitting on the deck. Great weekend and we hope to visit again!
Lisa L. - Posted: 5/28/2024
Rating 5
Airy and comfortable with thoughtful touches throughout
Cottage is small footprint on 3 levels: main level is kitchen, dining, living, half bath, deck, screened porch. Lower level is laundry, screened porch and 2 BR with shared bath with tub/shower combo. Upper level is master BR with bathroom w/shower. Full kitchen is open to living and dining and is well equipped: large fridge, electric range, toaster oven, small microwave, both Keurig and drip coffee makers, electric kettle, blender, juicer, Brita pitcher, starter supplies of dish detergents, laundry pods, trash bags, paper towels, coffee filters. Plenty of dishware and silverware and even plastic plates/bowls/cups/utensils for kids. Pantry with room for your things. Bedrooms are furnished with dressers and side tables and large closets. Bed linens are good quality and beds are firm but comfortable and attractively made up. Ceiling fans have separate wall switches for light and fan. Full sized washer and dryer on lower level. Gated, upscale, quiet community about half hour from nearest towns, but grocery at main entrance and Dollar General at north gate. Streets are narrow and can be steep. No motorhomes or motorcycles. Houses in this neighborhood are close together with negligible yard space and short, tight 2-car-only driveway but ample decks and porches and a feeling of privacy. Extra parking is a couple of streets away from this home, as is a playground and other amenities. Rental agency is communicative and responsive.
Lisa R. - Posted: 12/18/2023
Rating 5
Family trip
This was our third time to Big Canoe and it was just absolutely wonderful! This home was very spacious and had lots of great features! only complaint that there is like one dish towel. Big Canoe is not somewhere you go on vacation and go out to eat all the time, you do lots of cooking there! so my only suggestion would be some more dish towels for the guests! The home was well cleaned and taken care of. The driveway is also flat which is great and hard to come by in that area!
Nicole H. - Posted: 9/11/2023
Hi Nicole, thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review and it was our pleasure to help. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at our cozy cabin and loved the amazing views. We appreciate your feedback. The home has been restocked with kitchen towels. You were wonderful guests and we loved hosting you.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Big Canoe Heaven
We lived our stay in Big Canoe. We lived in this amazing community for 18 years so it was just like coming home. This is a great location within Bug Canoe. Centrally located. I am 70 so the stairs were steep leading to the master bedroom and there is a step down just as you open the bedroom door. That is just for information. Our day was perfect.
pam m. - Posted: 9/9/2023
Thank you Pam. We are happy to host you and your family. You left everything in order after checking out and were easy to communicate with. We were glad to speak with you just after you left to book another visit to Big Canoe- we are glad your stay made you want to return! The primary bedroom has typical stairs and a beautiful, and memorable, mountain view. We appreciate you. :)
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Great Home and Location
Very clean home in Big Canoe and central location to both gates, clubhouse, marina and fitness center. Great communication with property management as well.
Clay C. - Posted: 8/28/2023
Thank you for your kind words and staying with us! We appreciate you and hope to see you again. :)
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Wonderful family stay
Great location. My grandchildren loved the beach club and wilderness park. We are going to make this a annual tradition.
Chris G. - Posted: 7/16/2023
Thank you for your kind words and staying with us! We appreciate you and hope to see you again. :)
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Summer Getaway
It was lovely. Very welcoming and cozy cottage with beautiful views. Very clean and lots of space. Great location within Big Canoe. Close to beach club and trails. Neighborhood was very quaint. Lots of birds to watch. We saw a fox and a wild turkey as well.
Christopher S. - Posted: 6/21/2023
Thank you for your kind words and staying with us! We appreciate you and hope to see you again. :)
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Great Stay
Everything was great, lovely place, quiet, beautiful views, good hiking and boating.
odas o. - Posted: 6/14/2023
Thank you for your kind words and staying with us! We appreciate you and hope to see you again. :)
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Great for family of 4
We had a wonderful time at Bear Pause. It's a charming little cottage with the perfect amount of space for 2 adults and 2 kids (7 and 9). We lived hanging out on the different decks and relaxing in the swinging chair. It was clean and comfortable and in a great location. It was nice being in a little neighborhood - personally, we would have felt isolated in one of the cabins in the woods. We'll definitely be back!!
Brooke G. - Posted: 5/20/2023
Rating 5
Happy Thanksgiving for all!
The property was clean, and well stocked. The amenities were excellent and my family thoroughly enjoyed our Thanksgiving stay. Would definitely recommend.
Faulkner L. - Posted: 11/27/2022
Rating 5
The perfect "Paws" for a long weekend
This place was perfect for our family. My three year old loved the nearby trails, the Wildcat pool area, and the beautiful hammock swing on the screened in porch. We ate all of our meals outside, since the weather was lovely. The four legged fur-babies loved the hikes and sunning on the back deck. There was plenty of space, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook.
Katja M. - Posted: 7/25/2022
Rating 5
Family Trip Fun
Our family had a great time. Place was prefect for the long weekend. Plenty of room for four adults, three kids and a dog. Kids loved the screened porch and ping pong table. Beach area is in walking distance as well as hiking trails. We hiked to the waterfall. We will go back!
Allie C. - Posted: 6/11/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful cabin
We had such a great experience at Bear Pause. The cottage was beautifully decorated and had a great layout. Everything was in perfect working order. Our only regret is that we had such a short stay. My husband and I talked about doing a longer vacation in the mountains next time- we would absolutely choose Bear Pause again!
Sydney G. - Posted: 4/4/2022
Rating 5
Title
Really nice town home beautiful scenery, playgrounds close by, will probably stay again
Matt M. - Posted: 10/18/2021
We are very glad you enjoyed your stay at Bear Pause Cottage and we hope to see you back again soon! - The TEAM at Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Bear Pause was amazing
After a crazy year, we needed a quick getaway. Bear Pause Cottage was exactly what we were looking for. The cottage had everything we needed including a ping pong table and games. The Big Canoe community is amazing! We will definitely come back.
Rebecca A. - Posted: 6/9/2021
Thank you for staying with us and for this nice review. Please do come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Bear pause cottage over the holidays
This is a great property. Six of us went over Christmas and had a wonderful time! The beds were comfy, beautiful views of the mountains from every room and the fireplace was lovely. The rental company was extremely helpful. We didn’t know how to light the fireplace and the handyman came out immediately to show us. We went ice skating in Spring Hill, had dinner at a beautiful winery in dohlonega and went to amicacola falls. Big canoe has plenty of hiking trails. I highly recommend this property!!!
Michelle b. - Posted: 12/27/2020
Thank you so much for staying at our house and we are so glad that you enjoyed Big Canoe and the surrounding area. Thank you for this great review and please come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Cozy
Cozy spot in the mountains of north Georgia. Perfect size for 4-6 folks
jose agustin m. - Posted: 11/18/2020
Thank you for staying with us and for this nice review. Please come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Nice place for a comfortable stay in the mountains
Bear Pause Cottage has lots of adorable bear decorations. It's very clean and the beds are comfortable! It's also close to a lot of great places to take the family. We went to Amicalola Falls and Gibbs Garden while we were there. The management team is very responsive and easy to work with. If you want to disappear into the mountains and never see other humans, Big Canoe is not the right community. But if you'd like to interleave your outdoor adventures with golf and fine dining, this place is perfect.
Jessica G. - Posted: 10/5/2020
Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to write that wonderful review. Please come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Great location.
Very clean. Great location within Big Canoe. Kitchen very well stocked.
Jennifer B. - Posted: 10/1/2020
Thank you very much for staying with us and for taking the time to write this nice review. Please come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Best possible vacation rental ever
I booked this rental for a 5 day trip from Texas and we got so much more than we were betting on. The views, the amenities and the location were beyond perfect. We had a great view from any of the 3 decks and plenty of space. Ended the week wonderfully by getting engaged! We will definitely be back and are even considering the area for our wedding.
Kim T. - Posted: 9/28/2020
Thank you so much for staying with us and for that very gracious review. Congratulations and please come back with a bunch of children.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
nice weekend get-away
nice, clean, great lay-out for our family, easy access to trails and lakes
Ellen M. - Posted: 9/9/2020
Thank you for staying with us and for this nice review. Please come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Great Place in Big Canoe
The Bear Pause house in Big Canoe is a great family house to enjoy all that Big Canoe has to offer. The house is clean and well appointed. All communication and processes were easy to follow. Only thing we didn't like was the water pressure in the showers is very low but maybe that's a Big Canoe issue overall, not sure.
Eric B. - Posted: 8/12/2020
Thank you for leaving a review and we are sorry about the lower water pressure. Please come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Big Canoe - laurel ridge
This was a great location and place to stay - we really enjoyed our visit and plan to return in the future!
Sherri B. - Posted: 7/29/2020
Thank you for your review and please come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
Rating 5
Great vacation spot
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Big Canoe. Our house was perfect and was large enough for all of us to have our own space. Big Canoe is a great vacation destination. There is definitely something there for everyone!
Verified traveler - Posted: 6/30/2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this nice review and please come back again.
Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff
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