This cabin places you next to Chattahoochee National Forest and within a 10-minute drive of Unicoi State Park. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
Helen Festhalle - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
Restaurants
Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - 12 min drive
Circle K - 12 min drive
Helen Festhalle - 11 min drive
The Troll Tavern - 11 min drive
Pink Pig Southern BBQ - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Shadows Nest - Unique, Modern Rustic Design Holiday Home
This renovated cabin located in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia is less than 15 minutes from downtown, Helen. This one-of-a-kind cabin boasts a unique, rustic-modern design, paying homage to the Helen and Sautee Nacoochee area with local art, antiques and treasures. All of this paired with the modern touches make for one of the finest of vacation rental properties. Shadows Nest is nestled under a canopy of trees in a community surround by the sights and sounds of nature.
Upon arrival, you are greeted by a large open-air front porch with 2 ceiling fans, 4 rocking chairs and a porch swing. There is even a coffee table on the porch to put your feet up and relax from a long day of exploring. The back screened porch features a lovely bed swing. In the backyard, you will also find the outdoor fire pit and a gas grill. Bring your own firewood and we will supply the propane for the grill.
As you enter the cabin, you are in the main living room. This room is an open concept, sharing space with the kitchen area. The living room has a gas fireplace with a stone surround and hearth. A generous 52" flat panel Vizio smart TV allows you to access your personal entertainment apps like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more. A sofa table sits below the TV where you will find area appropriate books and guides, magazines and the guest journal. Additionally, the sofa table holds a Sonos Symfonisk WiFi speaker for playing your favorite music from a cell phone. There is even a cabin guitar available for use by guests. A comfy leather couch, rustic-industrial coffee table and a cinema chair rounds off the living room.
The rustic red kitchen is our favorite part of the cabin. The kitchen boasts a large black granite counter and eating area with 4 stools for meals, drinks, or just hanging out. The full-size appliances are Frigidaire stainless steel that include a stove top and oven, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker and a dishwasher. The cabinets are filled with all the pots and pans, cooking utensils, dinnerware, flatware and glassware for enjoying a meal together at Shadows Nest. There is also a blender, toaster, crockpot, and mixer for your use. The single bowl black Kohler sink with black fixtures and the black range hood completes the modern kitchen design. For the coffee afficionados, there is a Cuisinart dual coffee maker with both a 12-cup glass carafe and a single serve brewer.
There are two bedrooms at Shadows Nest. The master bedroom has a king bed and a private bath with a single sink vanity and a shower/tub combination. The guest bedroom has both a queen bed and a set of twin bunk beds. The guest bath also has a shower/tub combination and a two-sink vanity. Each bedroom has a sleep machine, charger ports and a flat panel smart TV.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Shadows Nest is available to families or to guests who are at least 21 years old. • Parking: Space is available for 3 vehicles. • Access: The roads are paved, then dirt and gravel to the property • Pets: Shadows Nest is Not Pet-Friendly. Pets are not allowed. • Location: 6.5 miles to downtown Helen
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,010 square feet
Policies
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
2381-268163
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this cabin?
This cabin is located in Sautee Nacoochee, just steps from Chattahoochee National Forest. You'll also find Unicoi State Park and Stovall Mill Covered Bridge within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this cabin?
No, this cabin doesn't offer parking.
Is this cabin next to a casino?
No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.
Is Shadows Nest - Unique, Modern Rustic Design Holiday Home a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this cabin include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Are there hot tubs at Shadows Nest - Unique, Modern Rustic Design Holiday Home?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.
Does this cabin offer breakfast?
No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.
Does this cabin have connecting rooms?
No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies at Shadows Nest - Unique, Modern Rustic Design Holiday Home?
Yes, every cabin at Shadows Nest - Unique, Modern Rustic Design Holiday Home comes with a deck.
Shadows Nest - Unique, Modern Rustic Design Holiday Home Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Shirley Y., North Port, Florida
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a very nice cabin. The host was very accommodating and did everything to make sure our stay was welcoming. I would highly recommend this cabin.
Shirley Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy C.
Oct 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and clean.
Jeremy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT STAY
The property was great, very relaxing and peaceful. The property was clean and well stocked with needed items. The only thing that could have made out stay better, the driveway was a little rough, the master bedroom does not have an available closet, and the surrounding area has no cell service, but I would do it again. Our family really loved the atmosphere and the cabin was very nice.
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robin B.
Jan 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome black house cabin
This cabin was clean,peaceful, gave you a very cozy comfy feeling,bit was warm and very inviting. We will be going back
Robin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian J.
Dec 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Stayed here with our daughter, son-in-law, and 2 grandkids. As advertised, plenty of beds for us all, ample room elsewhere. Didn’t get to enjoy the front and back porches, weather turned to cold to sit outside, but would have been really nice too otherwise. We will definitely try and book again, next time we are in the area.