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Bear Gone Fishing- Perfect Fall Getaway!!! Mins to Highlands Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Bear Gone Fishing- Perfect Fall Getaway!!! Mins to Highlands pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Bear Gone Fishing- Perfect Fall Getaway!!! Mins to Highlands located?

This family-friendly Scaly Mountain vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center. Highlands Aerial Park and Fisher Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Jun 27, 2025

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Perfect getaway!

House is very spacious and clean. The view of the creek behind the house is amazing. This has been our favorite house that we’ve stayed in.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Dec 30, 2024

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Great stay, sounds of the creek are amazing

Beautiful, private, spacious cabin right on the creek! Jump in for a swim, then warm up in the sauna. Plenty of trails on property to explore, and a truly private feel! We went with two families and had plenty of space for the adults and kids!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Jun 11, 2023

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Family vacation

Bear gone fishing is great! Perfect for a family vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin K.

Jun 15, 2025

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Emerald Green

Down a short gravel road you arrive at a cabin covered in lush emerald green trees and moss with the sounds of rushing water in the background. Time at Bear Gone Fishing made us want to stay longer. Private, yet with ez access to town the cabin provided everything needed for our multi-day stay. Located on a stream, rushing water lulls and relaxes while sitting on a deck as the sun warms tired muscles after a mountain hike. Spacious and comfortable it quickly felt like home, we really enjoyed our stay and we're already thinking about our next trip! Thanks Lori for sharing this special place.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mitzi H.

Sep 26, 2024

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Family time

Getting together with family

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna H.

Aug 17, 2024

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Awesome Middle Creek

Great location next to awesome Middle Creek! The house was very comfortable, spacious and lots of activities close by. The fire pit was a huge hit with wonderful family time sitting around the fire pit at night.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Jun 16, 2025

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My teens were squealing with excitement upon arrival. This house....on the river....is spectacular! It motivated all 3 of my daughters to get off their devices and go outside (well they DID bring their devices with them)...but still. I'll take it! Strange to say, I know, but this place reminded me of Costa Rica .....this was another treehouse in the rainforest.

A fallen tree made a wonderful hangout spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon F.

Aug 7, 2024

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Spectacular

The pictures absolutely don't do it justice. It looks good in the listing pictures, it looks far better in person. Great for kids and families, lots of games, great amenities, and the creek is magical. Perfect swimming hole right by the cabin. We'd all stay here again in a heartbeat, it doesn't get much better than this.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Dec 20, 2023

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Perfect Getaway

It was a great place for our large family. The large room gave us all a place to gather, then have our own private time as well. The river was a plus,plenty of outside space and private.I will say if stairs are a factor there is a lot here,but The place was very clean well stocked and the host was right there to answer any question that came up. She was so kind and helpful, We plan to re-book again.. This was a wonderful cabin.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Oct 23, 2023

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A hidden gem

We stayed at Bear Gone Fishing for a short visit to the area and could not have been more pleased. The location is terrific. The home sits right on a stream. We were fortunate to be visiting when the fall leaves were at their peak. The home is very clean, has lots of amenities and is very comfortable. We are keeping Bear Gone Fishing on our Favorites list and will return. Can't recommend this place enough.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

May 30, 2023

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Beautiful home on Scaly Mountain!

Our family had a wonderful time at this home on Scaly Mountain! The kids LOVED playing in the creek, and the sound of the waterfall was so peaceful. We enjoyed the nearby hiking trails (several within 5 min drive), and the seniors in our party liked relaxing on the porches and walking the country roads (goats, cow and fields just down the road!). S’mores were a hit with everyone! Host was very friendly and responded quickly to questions. Highly recommend. We’ll be back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco M.

Jan 18, 2023

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Christmas Challenges

Of course our family scheduled our first and only family Christmas outing during an epic winter storm. There were many some unique challenges but we pulled through with the kindness, easy communication and coordination from the property hosts. Thank you again for being easy to reach. The property is awesome and their is plenty to do for all ages and personality types. Highly recommend. Best regard,

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Oct 13, 2023

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Bear Gone Fishing Fall 2023

We enjoyed our family fall vacation at Bear Gone Fishing. We cooked together, ate together, piled on the couch and watched MNF one night and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny another night, explored the stream, and relaxed on the decks in the crisp fall air. Additionally, we read through your history books on Franklin, Highlands, and Cashiers and learned fascinating information about the area. The leaves were just beginning to turn beautiful hues of yellow, red, and orange. We enjoyed driving through the mountains and taking in the amazing views and beautiful scenery. We visited several waterfalls, including Whitewater Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. We explored Gorges State Park and Black Rock State Park. We loved the time we spent here and made many memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Oct 9, 2020

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Enchanting Property and Cozy House

What a magical property this is! Went for fall break with our 3 kids (5,7,10) and they absolutely loved exploring the property, trails and creek! It was like you were in a fairy tail when walking on the trails next to house. The children seemed most happy when we were back at the house and not exploring the Highlands area. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out with there being 4 levels. The house was well supplied with everything one would need. Although the property is older, it is very clean! My family enjoyed getting away for a few days and literally disconnecting from the world. Would love to go back in the warmer months so the kids could play in the water more.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ginny B.

Aug 15, 2023

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A Magical Mountain Escape

We rented this cabin for 8 nights in August to escape the sweltering Charleston heat. We were so charmed by the property with its enchanting trails and sound of the creek. The kids (aged 7, 10, and 13) loved exploring the creek and swimming/tubing in the swimming hole. It's so private as there are no real neighbors so it felt like having our own private creek. It was just a quick 15 minute drive into Highlands and only about 10 minutes to Dillard, GA. The (large) sauna was a fun surprise for my Canadian husband who was in heaven with the sauna and a cold creek to run into afterwards! We loved being able to bring our two dogs along and the property was very pet friendly. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept great with the sound of the creek. My husband and I both work remote and worked for most of our stay. I was concerned the internet would not be sufficient as it sometimes isn't with these types of rentals, but it was more than enough for us both to work and take calls while the kids used their iPads or watched tv. No dropped calls to report! The kitchens were well stocked and the temperature was cool and consistent throughout. The fire pit was in a great location and there were even cafe lights (my favorite) for an extra special touch by the fire. We will definitely rent this property again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

TPC G.

Sep 16, 2022

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More Beautiful in Real Life

Great fun in a beautiful setting. Not for people with mobility issues.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Sep 15, 2022

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Great property

Three families rented this beautiful property for Labor Day weekend. Great location for rafting, zip line, Highlands, etc. We had six adults and four kids and we had a blast. The creek behind the house is spectacular. Highly recommend it.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Aug 17, 2022

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Lovely

We had a lovely time at this cabin. The location can’t be better, and the cabin is well stocked. Thank you to the owners for sharing their home!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

Jun 23, 2022

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Fantastic Family Getaway

This home was just what our family needed to escape the summer heat. The river was absolutely fabulous for kids and adults alike and the location was centrally located between Dillard and Highlands. The multiple levels were great for families to have their own space while being able to gather communally on one of the several porches. Communication with the owner was prompt and she had wonderful recommendations for the area. We would stay here again 100%!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ara R.

Jun 12, 2022

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Perfect Family Getaway

This place made for a perfect family getaway. Our kids loved exploring the house and property, and the creek was a source of daily delight. The furniture and beds were comfy, the kitchens were well equipped. We got a great workout climbing all the stairs, and it was well worth it. We had a great time and would rent it again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri O.

Mar 28, 2022

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Great Stay!

This property was perfect for our long weekend stay. We were celebrating my daughters 18th birthday so I had teens and adults. This house has a great layout for multiple family members and friends. The kids could do their own thing and so could the adults. Lori was very responsive to the couple of questions I had once we got there. The location was perfect. It was approx 20 minutes to Highlands and 20 minutes to Clayton. The river going by the house was so relaxing. The house was clean and very well stocked. We had a great stay and would rent this again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

celia m.

Jan 4, 2022

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Perfect location, lovely cabin on a rushing creek.

The cabin had everything we needed, perfect for large family or friends. Space for everyone and the location can not be beat. The rushing creek was so relaxing and met all our expectations. Close to activities, great hikes and shopping.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey J., Charleston, SC

Nov 27, 2021

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Perfect Cabin in the woods

We celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday along with another family at the cabin. Cabin was lovely! Location was great, remote but close enough to nearby cities and amenities. Cabin had everything we needed and the water nearby was amazing to look at and listen to. The teens enjoyed the downstairs area with tv and game area. We would definitely come back to the area and this cabin.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B., Port Orange Fl

Nov 18, 2021

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Great Getaway

Very nice property. There are 4 levels and plenty of places to escape. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals. The location is an easy ride to Clayton, Highlands, Franklin hiking trails and waterfalls. The creek on property is a nice place to lounge and let the dogs run. We were pleasantly surprised that there were not other houses close. It allowed alot of privacy for our group. If we come back to the area, we would rent the house again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Curtis K.

Oct 31, 2021

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The Perfect Fall Getaway

We absolutely loved our stay! Couldn't get enough of that river! Hope to be back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

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