Bear Pause Cottage

Great place to stay

Jade - Posted: 12/2/2024

Beautiful views, great decorating, very comfortable

Joel - Posted: 11/6/2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback! I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful views and appreciated the decor. It’s wonderful to know that you found the cabin comfortable as well.
Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay soon!

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

We had a wonderful stay! The house was perfect for our Annual Girls Trip. This house had 2 amazing porch/ balconies and one that was screened in. The house had everything we could possibly need. We loved it! Only complaint was parking since we had multiple cars.

Ellen - Posted: 10/2/2024

The house was wonderful. Furniture was very comfortable, the back deck on the main level was perfect for yoga and the wind chimes added to the tranquility of the home. I would describe this rental as having cozy mountain vibes. The perfect getaway, we hope to be back soon.

Ashley - Posted: 9/15/2024

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

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

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

Thank you for your review!

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

Posted: 8/29/2024

We enjoyed our stay at Mountain Home. The space was very clean and comfortable.

Lisa - Posted: 8/19/2024

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

For a family of 3, we had plenty of room in the Bear Cottage. Our kiddo enjoyed the checkers board, ping pong table, and variety of games throughout the home. The host was responsive to texts and provided great detail for check in/out instructions. We met up with a group of people for this vacation and Laurel Ridge neighborhood was perfect for us. Close to the Beach Club and Wellness Center. We would definitely stay there again.

Mary C - Posted: 7/19/2024

Great Place and Great location. Exactly as described. No issues

Brett - Posted: 6/18/2024

We're delighted that you found the place to be great and the location ideal Brett! Thanks for choosing to stay with us.

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

This cabin was wonderful. It was extremely clean. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was very adequately supplied, even including kids utensils. They also included multiple dishwasher tabs and garbage bags. The ping pong table kept the kids entertained for hours, and we could still hear them from upstairs. It was a great stay and we'd choose it again if we returned to Big Canoe.

Matthew - Posted: 6/2/2024

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

Enjoyed the stay. Would recommend

Nathan - Posted: 5/17/2024

I loved my stay here. The environment was extremely quiet and peaceful. The house and the property were beautiful and looked just like the pictures. The house was very clean. I’m especially picky about sheets and always check for stains and hairs, but the sheets were very clean! The host was very kind and responded almost immediately every time. They were very accommodating and helped me with anything I asked. Everything went smoothly and was very easy. The only thing I will say is despite there being tons of outdoor activities to do within the community, keep in mind that most restaurants, grocery stores, etc are at least a 20-40 min drive away. I think it’s worth the money. Again, what stood out the most was the kindness and responsiveness of the host.

Maggee - Posted: 4/15/2024

We truly appreciate your kind words, Maggee. It was a pleasure hosting you all. We are glad that you liked our property and its features. We hope you had a memorable stay and we would love to welcome you back anytime.

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

Gorgeous home.

Sheldon - Posted: 3/29/2024

Thank you for the kind words Sheldon! A serene environment can make all the difference. Blessings!

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

We'll be back!

Roger - Posted: 3/21/2024

We had great contact and we look forward to having you all stay with us again! :)

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

We LOVE IT!!

Gulnora - Posted: 2/27/2024

Thank you for your great review, Gulnora! We're delighted that your family had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the community's amenities and service. We appreciate you, as you were fantastic guests and hope to see you again soon. :)

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

We had an amazing stay in this beautiful home!! This is a great place to go if you are looking for a quiet getaway!

Rebecca - Posted: 1/15/2024

Rebecca is such a delight to host. Left everything in order. Really enjoyed hosting you and would love to have you stay with us again. Thank you!

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

Excelente un hermoso lugar, las fotos coincidieron más de lo que esperábamos, estuvieron muy pendientes de nosotros y fueron flexibles con la hora de salida

Ana - Posted: 1/3/2024

Thank you for the thoughtful review and feedback Ana. We are geeatful that you enjoyed your stay with us and the home's features. You were wonderful guests and we hope to see you again soon.

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

Beautiful home. Stocked with everything you need. Extremely responsive. Had a minor issue when we arrived. Reported it at midnight and someone was there to fix the issue at 9:00 am the next morning!

Alison - Posted: 12/26/2023

Thank you for your kind words and staying with us! This guest reported that she wanted the hot water to be hotter. This house has a new hot water heater set at the manufacture's specification and at the lowest end. The heater was adjusted by 5 degrees which is still well within the safety range and the water was perfect for guest. We appreciate you..and hope to see you again! :)

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

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

Upon checking in, we discovered that the WiFi was broken. The management company was very responsive and arrived on Thanksgiving morning to replace the defective router. The home was comfortable for our two families.

Garry - Posted: 11/25/2023

Thank you for staying with us and your kind words! Just to clarify :) the wifi was not broken as both the TV and locks (which run on the wifi) were working without any issue. When the team touched base with guest on his stay he shared that he was having trouble with his phone and signing on. A team member went to the house to assist, but did not change the router as this is handled by the local internet company. It was our pleasure to support this stay of this wonderful guest, and we appreciate you. :)

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

Really great Airbnb experience. Flexible with check in and check out times and a responsive host. House was perfectly as described and a great value for the rate. We will definitely stay again.

Kristen - Posted: 11/14/2023

It was a pleasure to host Kristen. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at our cozy cabin. We recommend to any host.

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

From arriving a little early and luckily being able to check-in early all the way through check-out Mountain Home was just a text and fast response away!
Bathrooms and linens were terrific. Kitchen was well equipped and we loved the ping pong table. We enjoyed the games and even left one of our own along with books and puzzles for others to enjoy.
Maybe a few starter pieces of firewood would have been a nice bonus.
Watch out for the stairs as walking in socks the stairs can be slippery and down you go before you know it.
Highly recommended !

Chip - Posted: 10/8/2023

Hi Chip, we appreciate your feedback and your generous compliments. You were amazing guests and we enjoyed sharing our home with you. You left the place spotless and followed all the house rules. Thank you for choosing us and we hope to see you again in the future. :)

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

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

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

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

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

This was my first time visiting Big Canoe & staying with Mountain homes and both were amazing. Mountain Homes had excellent communication during the booking process & upon arrival. We thought we had a minor issue when we got there and Mountain Homes got in touch with me in minutes and helped me. They had a booklet in the home with recommendations for restaurants , things to do in Big Canoe etc. The house was as pictured / described and was very clean. All appliances/t.v.'s worked great and the grill outside was an extra bonus. The ping pong table was also fun to use. The overall design of the home was very cozy with a nice cabin feel. All furniture / beds were very comfortable. No noise from neighbors or the street. This home is almost in a neighborhood inlet of big canoe but it is still very quiet. Check in directions were clear and easy. They have keyless entry which is great if your staying with multiple people. I would 100% stay in this home again, it was a perfect getaway.

Julie - Posted: 7/6/2023

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

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

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

a cute little get away with amazing views

Karla - Posted: 3/19/2023

Such a lovely weekend! The house was even cuter than the pictures! Perfect location for everything we wanted to do. We will be back!

Kathryn - Posted: 3/5/2023

Super comfortable and cozy! We were able to use the fireplace since it was the coldest week ever. Deborah answers phone calls and text - even on Christmas Day!! Helped me out tremendously! The IGA at the foothills is perfect for what you need. Dining table seats 8 comfortably. Loved it!

Heather - Posted: 12/28/2022

Wonderful place, we enjoyed our visit to Big Canoe. The home was lovely, everything well-maintained, and plenty of kitchen stuff if you wanted to fully cook meals. The porches were spacious and looked out over the woods. The home is close to others, but feels private. There is a lot for extra cars at the end of the road which is convenient as you are only able to park 2 vehicles.

Jennilynn - Posted: 12/18/2022

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

Great home with great views!

Matt - Posted: 10/16/2022

Incredible! Views are gorgeous , master bathroom shower is like a mini spa day, the neighborhood amenities give you tons of close “things to do” but are still spread out so you truly get the mountain house/cabin experience. We’ll be back!

Rosemary - Posted: 10/1/2022

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

Great place nice stay. Good location for family or just a little staycation away from the city.

Miracle - Posted: 7/12/2022

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

A great house in a great community. We loved the nearby hiking in the community. Enjoyed many meals on the patios. A very comfortable stay with everything that one could need.

Melissa - Posted: 4/29/2022

The home was clean and comfortable!

Phyllis - Posted: 4/18/2022

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

We highly recommend Big Canoe and specifically Bear Pause! The cottage has a beautiful view from the front and back porches! The kitchen works nicely for cooking in -we grilled steaks on New Years Eve and the Weber works great too! The bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean and comfortable! All in all we would highly recommend this property and Wynn at the property management company!

Elizabeth - Posted: 1/2/2022

We are glad you enjoyed your stay - see you next time! We enjoyed taking care of you!
The TEAM at Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia

Mountain Home Rentals of Georgia staff

We really enjoyed our Christmas get away @ Bear Pause in Big Canoe! The house was great and suited our family of 5 (us, 2 kiddos and grandma) and 2 small dogs. The house layout was perfect and the bedroom set up in the Dow stairs was great! - 2 Br w Q and 2nd BR w Q & T. The primary bedroom & bathroom were very spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and we appreciated the deck and multi level screened in porches. The home is situated in the amazing community of Big Canoe and is a short drive to the amenities. We loved the fireplace, too! Grocery stores are close by and we ordered carry out @ Fuego (mex) and Ably (Asian) and we’re very pleased. Hubbie and I had a date night @ Home restaurant, right outside of the gate, and were very impressed with their food & service. All in all, loved the home and the community. Highly recommend!

Marie - Posted: 12/29/2021

The house was perfect, just as it was described. It had everything we needed for a weekend away.

Kate - Posted: 12/12/2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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