Cabin in Union County, GA
Reasons to book
About this cabin rental
NEARBY:
Wineries
AT
Rock Creek Fish Hatchery
Toccoa swinging bridge
Tube
Kayak
Sea & Helton Creek falls
Coopers Creek
Wildlife Management Areas
Deep Hole & Aska Recreational Areas
Vogel
Brasstown Bald
Sandy Bottom
FESTIVALS:
Georgia Apple
Gold Rush Days
OctoberFest
• UCSTR License # 006626
• Surprise Saturday Trash Person : A local old-timer might roll up around 8 AM on Saturday to haul your trash. He might come, he might not — consider it part of the mountain charm.
• Tidy Trails: When nature’s been working overtime, our landscaper may pass through to restore a little balance to the land and its edges, Mother Nature decides the timing, and we will try to give you a heads up.
• Security cameras that record 24/7 are located on the exterior of the cabin in such a way as to monitor every window, door, and entrance to the property.
We apologize in advance for the long list of rules our lawyers & insurance folks made us compile.
Booking Requirements
• You must be 25+ & stay the entire time (no booking for your wild nephew)
• Only registered guests allowed
• Max occupancy: 4 humans
• US RESIDENCY: VRBO insurance is only valid for US residents. So, all guests must be US residents
• No locals
• We welcome first-time guests as well as guests with strong positive review history and consistent 5-star stays.
Booking Process – Your River-Side Adventure Checklist
1) Submit your request w/ total humans attending
2) Host Screening – We’ll send you a message to:
• Confirm you will upload a government-issued ID for each guest w/ current address or ID & provide a utility bill w/ current address
• Confirm the total number of humans attending
• Confirm you’ve read & agree to our rules, & give us the secret word at the end of the rules to prove you actually read this.
3) Guest Reply – You’ve got 4 hours to respond w/ the above info
4) Host Acceptance – Once we have your info, we’ll accept or decline your request
5) Payment must be received w/in 24 hours of booking. No pay = no stay, no directions, no door code
Insurance
• Guests must purchase VRBO insurance
• Trip insurance is highly recommended
Guest Identification
• All guests must provide government-issued ID w/in 24 hours of booking & before check-in
• No ID = no address = no door code
Parking
• Max 2 vehicles
Check-In/Out
• Check-in: 4 PM – 11 PM EST
• Check-out: Before 11 AM EST
• Extra time? Ask 24 hrs ahead
• Unauthorized early/late check-ins/outs = $50 per 30 minutes
Communication
• Report any issues w/in 4 hours. Miss it, & no refunds or discounts!
• Reply to messages w/in 12 hours
• Only message via VRBO
Trash
• Our local legend “Old Timer” hauls trash on Saturday & a random weekday
• Trash belongs in the can by the kitchen porch
Neighborly
• Don’t enter neighbors’ pastures
Cabin Coverage
We take pre- & post-stay photos of the cabin
Rule Violations
• $500 minimum per violation
• Charge – A charge can be a fee, fine, or liquidated damages
• No refunds + possible canceled stay & removal
• Deposits held until all charges paid
• No review rights
• You pay for any damage or chaos you unleash
In plain English:
Break rules = $500+ + early exit + no review
General
• No extra guests
• No false claims — inspections proving otherwise will swim back to your wallet
• No illegal substances or shady business
• No commercial events, subletting, or influencer photo shoots
• No mail delivery
• No slime, Play-Doh, glitter, glue, paint, crayons, markers, chalk, glitter, confetti, rose petals, dye, hair dye, nail polish, waxing, fake tans, chemicals such as nail polish remover, or “crafty chaos.”
Fire Safety
• No smoking or vaping anywhere
• No burning candles, incense, or sage
• No fireworks, sparklers, or open flames
• Do not leave fires unattended
• Grill: Turn off propane
• Firepit: No fires w/in 12 hrs of checkout. Douse firepit w/ water
• Firewood:
– No chopping trees
– Wood by the firepit, twigs/sticks on the ground = fair game
• Fireplace:
– The wood burning fireplace is off-limits
• Turn off small appliances before heading out
Heating & Cooling
• Electric fireplace = Oct–Feb
• Cool ≥ 72°F
• Heat≤ 70°F
• No open windows w/ AC/heater/fireplace on
• Units must be all heat or all cool
• Misuse = alert sent + host override
Furniture & Artwork
•No moving/removing/redecorating
•Sleeping is to be done in bed. Not the couch or other furniture.
Pets
• Only dogs
• Up-to-date on preventative medication
• Must be friendly
• Controlled outside, crated if left alone
• Pick up poop
• Not on furniture
Wildlife & Nature
• Expect animals, bugs, snow, leaves, dirt, & mud. No refunds for nature
Security / Safety
• Security cameras monitor & record audio & video at all entry points 24/7
• Lock doors/windows
• No tampering w/ detectors, lights, Wi-Fi, electric, water, security, or cameras — that’s a one-way ticket home
• No changing or “upgrading” locks
Access
Hosts (or a friendly helper) may enter for:
• Issues you report
• Alerts from safety/security/water/appliance/HVAC systems
• Internet, power, or water issues
Mechanicals / Appliances
• Outages (power, water, internet, landline, propane) happen. We report them, the techs’ bosses schedule repairs, but Mother Nature decides when it’s safe to fix anything. No discounts, no refunds.
• Only flush toilet paper + human waste
• No long-distance calls
• No excessive water/data/electricity use
• No EV charging
• Only run appliances when you are in the cabin
• Don’t unplug or rewire the TV
• No hauling in extra TVs or gaming consoles to
• Washer & Dryer – available to freshen your clothes after mishaps during your stay.
Not for washing your pre-vacation laundry mountain. One load per day; the host gets a nudge if the river spirits notice. All linens are freshly washed for your stay — no laundry needed on arrival. Extra linens are in zip-tied bags.
Bodies of Water
• Use at your own risk
• Adult supervision required
• Toccoa is for trout, not cannonballs
Food & Drink
• No food/drinks in bedrooms
• Check expiration dates
Release of Liability
By staying here, you agree the owners are not liable for any accidents, injuries, or mishaps on or near the property. Enjoy at your own risk.
Secret Word: Trout
