Notes from the host
Creekside Hideaway
Welcome to BAILEY BEAR HIDEAWAY mountain retreat right on Bailey Creek in Blue Ridge Aska adventure area and in the Chattahoochee National Forest. TWO CABINS for the price of one! Fall in love with this one-of-a-kind TWO cabin property with waterfall views from nearly every window. BAILEY BEAR HIDEAWAY is 30 minutes to downtown Ellijay, 30 minutes from downtown Blue Ridge with the best of what the North Georgia mountain area has to offer and is a short drive to many mountain festivals and activities for the whole family.
This property is one-of-a-kind with TWO cabins offered for every booking.
Cabin #1 - Main cabin:
*4 beds total - 2 bedrooms and queen/full bunk bed
*1 full bath with shower/tub combo
*1 half bath
*Living room, kitchen, loft, laundry, porch, back porch, hot tub & firepit
Cabin #2 - Cottage:
*1 bedroom upstairs with king bed & 1 twin bed and desk
*full bathroom with shower/tub combo
*Living room, kitchen, laundry room
*Picnic table, balcony view of the property and more
As you enter the property there are three areas for parking up to six vehicles. The main road is a paved, mountain road all the way to the cabin and there is a gravel driveway and gravel parking areas to unload vehicles. As you pull into the cabin driveway, you’ll see the smaller cottage first and the main, large cabin is to the right. Follow the stone path to the wrap-around front porch and enter the main cabin at the front door closest to the rushing creek. The front porch has rocking chairs, dining area with a rustic chandelier and the front door welcomes you into the main cabin. As you enter the cabin you’ll be greeted by the best of the best waterfall views through the A frame, large picture windows looking out to the waterfall of Bailey’s Creek. The natural rock formation and lush forest greet you and calm you as you enjoy this amazing view from every window. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace, comfy leather sofa and recliner. The dining area is perfect for guests to be together in this great room style cabin. The kitchen features granite countertops, all the cooking tools and utensils are provided including crock pot, microwave, stovetop and oven, charcoal grill and propane grill, basic oils and spices, drip coffee maker, pod-coffee maker, coffee grinder, french press and so much more.
The master bedroom en-suite is immediately off the main living area on the first floor. It includes a large closet, dressers and plenty of storage space. From this room you can enjoy views to Bailey’s Creek and the privacy of a master suite. The first floor bathroom has a tub/tiled shower combination, oversized washer and dryer set with laundry pods and dryer sheets provided and an exterior door to make it easy to come in from swimming in the creek to get cleaned up.
The rustic staircase leads to the upstairs loft and second bedroom. This area is a perfect common area for all ages with a queen-size bunk bed. Spread out to enjoy games, reading and the views of Bailey Creek from the loft of this cabin. The second bedroom is at the rear of the loft with a half-bathroom that separates the two areas. The second bedroom is a queen bed with dressers and a smart-tv ready with You-Tube TV that has movie, tv series and local channel options. The half bath has a sink, toilet and storage areas ready for your next stay at Bailey Bear Hideaway. The bunk bed is the the common area that is a queen bottom bunk and full bed upper.
The back deck off the cabin has a brand new 6 person hot tub and a firepit area and chairs to enjoy the view of Bailey’s Creek. Enjoy the amazing creekside views from the warm embrace of the brand new hot tub. An innertube is provided to be able to travel down the waterfall when the water is high. A charcoal grill and a propane grill is provided for grilling purposes. Spend time in the creek or sitting listening to the best natural soundtrack of the rushing creek and you’ll truly be swept away to experience the exquisite beauty of the North Georgia mountains.
The smaller cottage is perfect for the whole group to spread out. Enter the cottage doorway by the picnic table and enter the living room, kitchen area. Cook meals, host games, watch TV on the smartTV with a sound bar and bass subwoofer ready for the perfect movie night. The couch in the living room has a full-pull out sofa bed. Upstairs you'll find a spacious, oversized bedroom with the king bed, nightstands and dresser provided. There's a desk and office chair ready to conduct online business calls or space to get-away from the group. Then finally there's a twin-bed just in case it's needed. The cottage has a balcony overlooking the creekside view and driveway and is a perfect space for large groups to spread out. The full bathroom has a shower/tub combo.
LOCATION:
**Grocery Stores: Van Zandt’s Grill & Grocery - 6 miles, Dollar General, 30 Big Creek Rd. Ellijay, 13 miles, Ingles Grocery Store, Ellijay - 19.5 miles, Walmart/Blue Ridge - 20 miles, Walmart/Ellijay - 21 miles.
**Local Restaurants: Toccoa Riverside Restaurant - 10.5 miles, The Pink Pig BBQ/Cherry Log - 10 miles, Van Zandt’s Grill & Grocery - 6 miles, Boat Dock Bar & Grill on Lake Blue Ridge - 21 miles, Black Sheep - 20 miles.
**Family Adventure: Long Creek Falls/Trailhead - 7 miles, Chattahoochee National Forest Fish Hatchery - 16 miles, Toccoa Valley Tubing - 7 miles, Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa - 11 miles, Ocoee Whitewater Center - 39 miles.
**Local wineries/breweries: Cartecay Vineyards - 19 miles, Ellijay River Vineyards - 24 miles, Fannin Brewing Company - 19 miles, Grumpy Old Men Brewing - 20 miles.
**Airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport - 104 miles, Chattanooga Airport - 86 miles.
SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY:
There are three steps up onto the front porch and one-step up to the back deck off the kitchen.
The first floor has a kitchen, dining area, living room, master bedroom, full master bath and laundry facilities.
First Aid Kit, fire extinguisher, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide monitors are provided.
One external camera, records 24/7, is located on the owner's cabin only facing the driveway.
No smoking inside the cabin at anytime.
Children are welcome and there is a minimum age requirement to book this cabin.
AMENITIES:
This cabin is pet-friendly with a fee at registration. It has plenty of areas to walk your pets on a leash. The front porch has a gated entry so that dogs can be left on the front porch area.
HOUSE RULES:
**Pets are not allowed on the furniture or on the beds. Undisclosed pet fee is $100 and additional damage to the property by the pet will be an additional pet damage fee of $100.
**Swimmers are encouraged to swim at their own risk.
**No children under 10, no pets, food, soaps or lotions allowed in the hot tub.
Hosted by Jason & Erin Wilson