Title: Sugar Maple Cottage-Secluded Mountain Retreat near Clayton & Highlands Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6340135&destination=Rabun+Gap%2C+Georgia%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=76260891&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sugar Maple Cottage-Secluded Mountain Retreat near Clayton & Highlands ## Photo gallery for Sugar Maple Cottage-Secluded Mountain Retreat near Clayton & Highlands ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sugar Maple Cottage-Secluded Mountain Retreat near Clayton & Highlands (Rabun Gap)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76260900/76260891/1a3305dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sugar Maple Cottage-Secluded Mountain Retreat near Clayton & Highlands (Rabun Gap)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76260900/76260891/93a16b9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sugar Maple Cottage-Secluded Mountain Retreat near Clayton & Highlands (Rabun Gap)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76260900/76260891/1a7cb342.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Sugar Maple Cottage-Secluded Mountain Retreat near Clayton & Highlands (Rabun Gap)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76260900/76260891/7e58a7f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Sugar Maple Cottage-Secluded Mountain Retreat near Clayton & Highlands (Rabun Gap)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76260900/76260891/e3468d8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on 3.5 wooded acres, this unique retreat offers a serene escape with a screen porch for sunset views and an outdoor deck for entertaining. Enjoy the warmth of the firepit under starry skies or explore nearby attractions like Tallulah Gorge, Helen, Dillard, and Sky Valley. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61440 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sugar Maple Cottage-Secluded Mountain Retreat near Clayton & Highlands Amazing & unique 3/2 w/ screen porch for sunsets, outdoor deck for entertaining, & firepit to keep warm under the stars. Nestled on 3.5 wooded acres, min. from Highlands & quaint downtown Clayton & close to Tallulah Gorge, Helen, Dillard, & Sky Valley. Disconnect & enjoy your mountain oasis or take advantage of the area's endless activities: Hiking, waterfalls, boating, vineyards, breweries, golfing, zip-lining, tubing, ice skating, horseback riding, award-winning restaurants, shopping & more! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - 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See Rental Agreement. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Rabun Gap, this holiday home is in the mountains. Foxfire Museum and Main Street Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at 12 Spies Vineyards and Farm and Rabun County Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Andy's Trout Farm and Highlands Biological Station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sugar Maple Cottage-Secluded Mountain Retreat near Clayton & Highlands Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Most organized and clean VRBO I have ever rented. Great layout. Great location. Great place for weekend meet-up with extended family. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Y. 30 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic weekend stay Absolutely wonderful house and property. We felt completely comfortable and at home. Will definitely be back! ##### Sarah Y. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bynum B. 28 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in Dillard We had a wonderful stay. Everything was clean and as listed. ##### Bynum B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy L. 21 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient location and pet friendly The location was super convenient and love that it’s pet friendly. The host provided everything needed and more. The house was clean and spacious. We had a good stay and would stay again! ##### Amy L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Janet J. 1 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### GOOD TIMES IN THE MOUNTAINE QUIET AND COZY WITH ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME. ##### Janet J. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Max W. 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Cool house in a beautiful place ##### Max W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie W. 17 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, Relaxing, and Convenient! This place, y'all. It was bigger than we needed for our weekend getaway, but this place was exactly what we wanted. The way the cabin was appointed was perfect, and the beds are all comfortable (we had our choice of rooms so we had to lay on them all at least for a minute). I particularly appreciated how everything was labeled, so there wasn't frustration of having to find light switches. Honestly it was the little things that made me fall in love with this place. You won't be sorry, just book it. It's for plenty of space for your small family, and it's so convenient to both Clayton and Dillard. 10/10 highly recommend. ##### Carrie W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break We really enjoyed Sugar Maple! The cabin was easy to find and was close to all of our favorite mountain excursions. The outdoor fire pit was a hit. The cabin was tastefully decorated. The beds were totally comfy! The cleanliness of the cabin was over the top. We were very impressed! This cabin has a homey feel and is perfect for families. The ONLY issue is the bathrooms. There is not a master bath, but it’s adjacent to the master and queen bedrooms. The other bath is across the kitchen. We made it work without any issues, but if you are traveling with two families it could be a little awkward. We were fine with it. We will be back! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### David P M. 16 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### It depends…. The property is clean and nicely appointed with a well stocked kitchen and ample linens (bath towels, kitchen linens and sheets). The interior space was as seen in photos. Please note that two of the beds are full size and one bed is king. It wasn’t clear to us from photos that the second beds were full size…Exterior was a different matter. The house overlooks some woods, through the tres and downhill is what appears to be a trailer style home with dogs that bark non stop from dawn to sunset, weekdays and weekends. Multiple dogs barking, howling and whining, making it a stressful time and rendering the porch and fire pit useless to us. The driveway is very narrow; an F150 barely made it through.Overall, the interior spaces were comfortable for us, but exterior conditions will likely prevent us from renting again. ##### David P M. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Christopher C. 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Enjoyed our stay, was a centralized location for us to explore from. There were a few things that need attention. The gas grill on back deck needs work/replaced, as does the wicker chairs on the overlook deck. Also, it may be out of your control but, the neighbors dog below the cottage barks constantly day and night.P.S: the bright blue cabin mentioned in the directions is now a dark sage green. ##### Christopher C. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Mary L. 26 Oct 2025 Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Property manager was notified. ##### Mary L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John R. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really nice Great ##### John R. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen C. 5 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter in Rabun Gap Beautiful and convenient location and very well appointed cottage. Owners provided everything we needed and then some. Billy the cat was a firm favorite with my teenage daughter and some excellent running routes around the neighborhood. A wonderful stay! ##### Colleen C. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek D. 1 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful and relaxing setting We absolutely enjoyed our week staying in this property. The pictures don’t even do it justice. It is beautifully done and the woodsy setting makes it for such a relaxing and enjoyable time. As much as we enjoyed being off the beaten path it was a short and easy drive to get into town. ##### Derek D. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana T. 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Something new, something different Amazing place to stay. The condo was beautiful and very comfortable. Close to everything, first time here and loved it. Loved our view of the lakes. Saw a ton of wild life!! Next time going to catch me a bass from the pier. Beach access easy, pool wonderful. Thank you for hosting ##### Diana T. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emanuel C. 26 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, remodeled home in PERFECT location! This property is amazing! Super comfortable and asthetically pleasing. It has a mountain house charm with a stylish city flare! Would definitely recommend this property. The property manager Justin, is incredible and so kind! ##### Emanuel C. Stayed 134 nights in Jun 2022 ---