Bear Branches

From $269.00 Per Night

View: Wooded Location: Blue Ridge
5 Bedrooms 3 Baths Sleeps 12 Yes
Description
Bear Branches isn’t your average North Georgia mountain cabin. A magnificent secluded, wooded rental property located in the Aska Adventure area. This unique vacation home is an elegant blend of rustic charm and modern amenities, with furnishings and décor you won’t see anywhere else.

Its owner—an artist, weaver, quilt maker and interior designer—named it in punning style for the naked tree branches that framed it the winter she first visited. Her exquisite taste and handiwork is represented throughout the cabin, from the antiques and artwork she has collected on her travels to the handmade quilts, rugs and miniature furniture she made and the rustic custom furniture pieces she commissioned. Even the landscaping, with a spectacular Japanese maple as the centerpiece, has the artist’s touch.

The interior is bright, warm and welcoming, with knotty pine ceilings and walls, hardwood floors, and ceiling fans to keep the spacious rooms comfortable. The décor is interesting and eclectic, with original artwork, hand-knotted floor coverings, and unusual handmade pottery and ceramics providing pleasing texture and color. 

In the living room, alongside a wood-burning fireplace, leather sofa, Morris-style chair with ottoman, and an antique coffee table, you’ll find a pair of custom chairs with built-in writing tables, designed by the owner to resemble old-style schoolroom chairs. They’re carved with the names and initials of the owner’s children and grandchildren, but guests are kindly requested not to carve any new additions.

Rustic hardwood cabinetry and furnishings and modern amenities blend harmoniously in the open kitchen, where you’ll find granite countertops, microwave, toaster oven, toaster, garbage disposal, Cuisinart drip and single serve Nespresso coffeemakers, and two sets of handmade art/pottery dinnerware, mugs and serving pieces. The dining room has both a breakfront and chest filled with beautiful handmade pottery serving pieces and quilted placemats made by the owner. The table comfortably seats nine, but you can enjoy your meals—and prepare them too—out on the main level deck, which has ample seating, including picnic/dining tables, a loveseat swing and a glider. A Weber gas grill is adjacent for your barbecuing pleasure. Head down to the lower deck to soak in the hot tub and warm yourself by the fire pit at the end of a perfect day.

When it’s time to turn in, you’ll have your pick of five spacious bedrooms, all with handmade patchwork quilts and tapestries. The upstairs master suite has a king bed, 58” TV in the adjacent loft, and a private bath with a soaking tub and walk-in shower. It opens onto its own private deck with sofa and chairs. There is even a Keurig coffeemaker for you to enjoy your morning java in private. 

On the main level, one bedroom has a king bed and 43” TV and the other has a queen bed, 46” TV and French doors opening onto the deck. The shared bathroom features a tub/shower combo. Downstairs, adjacent to the game room, there’s a king bed and a 43” TV in one bedroom, which has deck access, and a twin over twin bunk bed in the other - perfect for the kids. The bathroom on this level has a stall shower. 

The cabin’s other amenities include a game room with 65” TV and pool table, air hockey, board games, WiFi, laundry room, gravel driveway and a two-car carport. If you choose Bear Branches, you can bring up to two small dogs with you to enjoy your special vacation, surrounded by fine art and the beauty of nature.

Amenities
  • Unlimited WiFi
  • Cabin sleeps 12 (3 king, queen, double futon, twin bunk beds) 
  • Game Room - regulation size billiards table, air-hockey table, 65” flat screen TV, cast iron gas fireplace, 2 chairs, stools, rocker, leather sofa and lots of fun antiques
  • Outdoor - wrap-around main level deck, side tables, glider, hanging swing loveseat, wicker sofa, rockers, chairs, dining table seats 6, picnic table seats 6, ceiling fans; carport, with built-in tables, Weber gas grill; master private balcony with sofa, coffee table, chair, side table; lower deck, hot tub seats 6, bench, stools, 2 Adirondack chairs, side table; fire pit, 4 Adirondack chairs
  • Interior - wood tongue and groove, warm drywall finishes, ceiling fans
  • Kitchen - fully equipped main level kitchen, black and stainless appliances, wooden cabinets, granite countertops, kitchen utensils, microwave, toaster, toaster oven, coffeemaker, Nespresso single-cup espresso coffee maker
  • Dining Room - dining table seats 9 and a 42” TV
  • Media - DirecTV, local telephone
  • Loft - 58” flat screen TV with DVD, double size EZ lounger/futon, leather sofa, coffee table, bench, rug, game table seats 4, ceiling fan, board games and accents of original American Indian art. Spacious enough to relax with all of your cabin-mates!
  • Family Room - leather sofa, stone wood burning fireplace, coffee table,    custom chairs, a rustic “Morris” chair and ottoman, end table, lamps, hand-made rug
  • Bedrooms - upstairs master bedroom suite (adjoining Loft), king bed, dresser, vanity table and chair, Keurig coffee maker, bench, night stands, lamps, ceiling fan, private balcony with sofa, coffee table, chair, side table; main level bedroom, king bed, 43” flat screen TV, dresser, night stands, lamps, bench, ceiling fan; second main level bedroom, queen bed, 46” flat screen TV, dresser, night stands, lamps, rug, rocker, ceiling fan, deck access; downstairs bedroom, king bed, 43” flat screen TV, night stands, lamps, bench, ceiling fan, rug; lower deck access, second downstairs bedroom (next to game room and air hockey), twin over twin bunk bed, desk, chair, lamp
  • Bathrooms - upstairs master bath, walk-in shower, soaking tub, granite double vanity; main level bath, tub/shower combo, live-edge wooden top vanity; downstairs bath, shower, rustic vanity
  • Pet Friendly - up to 2 well behaved dogs with prior management approval
  • Laundry Room - washer and dryer downstairs
  • Central HVAC throughout
  • Driveways - paved roads to cabin, gravel driveways to main and lower levels, 2 car carport
  • Walking distance to Laurel Valley Lodge
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We enjoyed our stay and will highly recommend the home and company. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed, the views were amazing and the kids loved the downstairs pool table, air hockey, and hot tub. The home was much larger than expected and we all enjoyed having our own space by the end of the day.
- Ashleigh , Posted: 02/21/2024
Bear Branches was a very secluded, quiet, beautiful property. The cabin was immaculate and beautifully decorated. It was stocked with everything imaginable. Our family loved the area. We would definitely book again and would recommend to anyone looking to get away.
- Jeffrey , Posted: 07/15/2023
Loved the roominess and really enjoyed the pool table. The decks were wonderful and we spent a good bit of time there. It was very nice and perfect for our family! We had a great experience and definitely plan to visit again!
- Tracy , Posted: 07/03/2023
We love being in the mountains and your company has been good to work with so far.
- Christopher , Posted: 10/10/2022
We were grandparents, parents and grandkids, a total of 11; 3 1/2 years old to 70 years old… Loved the outdoor porches , the outdoor spaces, loved the indoor spaces, plenty of room for everyone! At night we love the outdoor fire pit as generations shared time together!
- Linda , Posted: 05/31/2022
The layout is great for a family vacation. We could all be together but also have our own time for recharging. Cabin is fully stocked and close to town.
- Amber , Posted: 01/02/2022
We loved the size, location and comfort of this cabin!
- Jeanne , Posted: 11/01/2021
Very nice home - well stocked and well decorated.
- Patricia , Posted: 09/06/2021
We enjoyed the pool table, the comfort of the couches, and the easy access the most (easy to reach the cabin). The amenities (kitchen, bedrooms, grills, hot tub) were all great.
- Nick , Posted: 07/09/2021
Beautiful setting, lovely deck, spacious home, and loved being close to town
- Sandra , Posted: 01/10/2021
The home is love love. There was plenty of room for all 11 guests.
- Geraldine , Posted: 10/12/2020
We loved this house! We especially loved the Fire pit, hot tub, pool table, multiple floors to spread out, cabin decor, plenty of high quality dishes and utensils, being able to bring our dog, high quality seating outside, ceiling fans outside and in the bedrooms
- Bobbi , Posted: 08/08/2020
The home was beautifully decorated, kitchen well-stocked, plenty of towels, beautiful patio and firepit. Thank you for a great trip!
- Andrea , Posted: 07/24/2020
A great family home.
- Dorinda , Posted: 03/16/2020
It's decoration, homey feel and having everything we needed.
- Kimberly , Posted: 12/03/2019
Kitchen was well stocked with everything you need.
- Leah , Posted: 12/02/2019
The cabin was very nice. Had a great time. Something we do every year. This is the third time we have booked with Escape to blue ridge. Always a great experience. We really enjoyed the outdoor fireplace.
- Maryann , Posted: 12/02/2019
3 king beds — room for each family on each floor Gas grill & charcoal eggs — under cover (great with the rain!) Nice porch & furniture Nice fire pit & firewood Plenty of parking Pet friendly Pool table & air hockey Hot tub Pretty well stocked kitchen — Pots/pans/blender/waffle maker/knives Nice to have some family Games provided Nice Washer/dryer We had a great time and I am pleased with the service offered. Everything was clean and your folks were professional.
- Rebecca , Posted: 08/08/2019

10/18 - The cabin was very large and spacious. Good flow throughout and very relaxing. Great job by Escape to Blue Ridge. Till next time!

- Corey k

11/18 - The decorations were fantastic! Also the openness/windows and homeliness of the cabin made our stay great. Location was also good because it was close to downtown Blue Ridge. Great company! Answered every call and delivered services quickly.

- Traci

11/18 - I loved that the home looks exactly like the picture and had so much space and gave a homey feeling. For it to be a cabin, it felt like home. The company is very professional. I love you guys!

- Diamond

06/18 - The cabin was well supplied and in a great location! Great experience!

- Jessica

06/18 - This was beautiful, I spent father’s day weekend with all my kids and grandkids. There were 12 of us and we had plenty of room. We all had a great time playing pool and air hockey. We had a blast. Hope we can do it again next year. Honest and professional, thank you.

- Brad

06/18 - We all loved this place. Everybody was very professional. The cabin turned out to be everything they said it was and then some.

- Brad

10/18 - Great location and amenities. Decor was charming. Escape to Blue Ridge took great care of us! Would highly recommend to others.

- Lindsey

08/18 - Very “homey “ feeling yet plenty of indoor and outdoor space for our family. Outdoor fire pit was the best. Escape to Blue Ridge is the absolute best! That's why I keep coming back to you.

- Carolyn

04/19 - Cabin layout, spaciousness, amenities including the hot tub, pool table and grilling stations, and the cookware were great. I liked that we were not too far at all from the local Walmart as well. My booking process was also a plus. My impression of the company is that Customer Service is at the utmost priority.

- Nikebra

06/18 - This home was equipped with anything you could think of needing during your stay! One thing that I found helpful was the notebook that was in the cabin that listed all the exciting things to do in Blue Ridge and surrounding areas. Great company! Everything went smoothly! I will BE BACK!!

- Latoya T
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