Laughing Bear Lodge

Welcome to Laughing bear Lodge,

Features:

• 10,000 square feet of mountain cabin warmth, décor & ambiance
• 9 bedrooms / 6 baths including one handicap accessible/ADA compliant bathroom
• Comfortably sleeps 10-32 people
• Great room stacked-stone wood-burning fireplace
• Plenty of seating for everyone in your party
• Outdoor fire pit
• LED TVs in great room, master suite and rec level
• Central (300CD) Sound System which plays in 4 rooms (8 speakers)
• Two large exterior decks and private balcony off master bedroom overlooking Fighting town Creek
• State-of-the-art kitchen with 2 full-size dishwashers, 2 full-size double sinks, double convection ovens, 5-eye cook top stove (gas), 2 refrigerators, a standing freezer, seating for 12-14 around the granite bar
• High speed wireless Internet
• Large 4-acre yard for frisbee, softball, football, outdoor bonfire
• Hardwood floors and tile throughout most of lodge
• Golf on our 220 yard driving green
• Waterfront 14×40 stone deck
• Pool table & Ping-pong table
• Outdoor sand volleyball court
• Indoor racquetball / basketball court
• Custom arcade system with 20,000+ games from Nintendo, Wii, PlayStation, Xbox and more!
• River tubes and life jackets available for floating in backyard; easy in-and-out water access
• Parking for 10+ vehicles
• Sonos, whole-house sound system!
• Upgraded theater room with real theater chairs and a new large screen, TV, and professional-grade surround sound.
• The new kitchen features top of the line appliances, extra large refrigerator, and there is still and additional refrigerator/ freezer combo and stand alone freezer in the laundry room.

Living Area:

Rustic beams separate the dining area from the kitchen and great room. The magnificent 600 sq. ft. great room boasts 20-ft cathedral ceilings along with 3 balconies circling above. A stacked-stone wood-burning fireplace can be seen from the kitchen, dining room and foyer.

• Great Room:

The great room in this Blue Ridge waterfront vacation lodge in Georgia, has a wall of windows on one side and balcony above on 3 sides.

The large gourmet kitchen is sure to be the site of some great culinary creations for your North Georgia corporate retreat(s), family reunion or church group vacation. LBL’s kitchen includes 2 full-size dishwashers, 2 full-size double sinks, double convection ovens, 5-eye cook top stove (gas), 2 refrigerators, a standing freezer.

We renovated the kitchen in February.  There is a huge, custom built dining table that seats up to 18 people, as well as two additional regular-sized dining tables (seating 6 each) that can be utilized.

• Dining Room: 4-ft farm table constructed with 200 year-old antique heart-of-pine

Sleeping Arrangements- 9 Bedrooms:

There are 2 king beds, 10 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and 3 sets of twin bunk beds.

Bathrooms:

You will find 6 full modern bathrooms.

Upper-Level Living Area:

Relax in comfort and solitude in the large master suite that features a king bed and two sleeper sofas. A private balcony overlooking Fightingtown Creek not only gives you wondrous views of the bubbling trout stream, you’ll also enjoy a picturesque view of a rustic barn and on occasion, grazing deer across the creek. Master Suite is labeled bedroom #1 on the floor plan.

Exterior:

A vacation destination like no other, Laughing Bear Lodge sits on 14 secluded acres including 1,000 feet on a well-known North Georgia trout stream. With over 10,000 square feet inside, this luxurious lodge can easily accommodate up to 40 over-night guests and parking for 10+ vehicle.

Guest Access

Any guest that drops in during the day that are NOT in the predetermined guest list will be charged as an additional guest. Additional guests are $35 per person per day.

Other things to note

Cleaning Fee:

Renter agrees to pay cleaning fee and comply with Laughing Bear Lodge check-in / check-out instructions.  Renter will be responsible for any excess cleaning required because of non-compliance with such instructions, or as a result of any excessive garbage, litter, laundry, dirtiness anywhere on premises.

Security:

Renter will be responsible for damage done to the property beyond normal wear and tear during rental term, including, without limitation, any damage caused by members of Renter’s group, Renter’s guests or Renter’s invitees.  Security deposit checks will be issued by the 5th of the month following Renter’s check-out date. Provided that the check-out instructions have been followed and there has been no breakage or damage to the premises and/or its contents and that no excessive cleaning costs are required; your security deposit will be returned in full.   Also, Renter shall be fully liable for any damage in excess of that covered by security deposit amount.

Check-In/Check-Out/Keys/Security Precautions:

Check-In Time is 4:00pm. Renter may occupy premises at any time thereafter. Check-Out Time is 10 AM. Renter must vacate the premises no later than 10 AM on the day after the last night of rental. Early check in and check out consideration only given to minimum 3+ night rentals. Renter must follow the instructions set forth in the “Check Out Instructions” list which will be sent to Renter following receipt of the Total Rental Amount. Renter is responsible for Lodge Keys, Gate Locks, Lock Box and any like facilities or equipment. Lodge doors must be locked when the Lodge is vacant – during or after rental period.

Wi-Fi:

• High speed wireless Internet

Parking:

• Parking for 10+ vehicles

Damage Waiver:

Renter hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless LBL against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, thefts, costs or expenses, of whatever kind, which LBL may incur and which arise from or are related to Renter(s)’ or any member of the Renter’s Group’s, or to Renter’s guests’ or invitees’ use and occupancy of the premises or the premises equipment (including, without limitation, as a result or in connection with use of LBL’s , water equipment, furniture or improvements, including, but not limited to, claims or liability for personal injury, death or property damage.  Renter further agree that LBL shall not be liable to Renter(s) or any member of the Renter’s Group, or to Renter’s guests or invitees for any personal injuries (including, without limitation, death) or any damages to or loss of goods or property, regardless of who such injuries, damages or losses were caused or sustained, and whether or not the same were reasonably foreseeable.  Renter agrees to take full responsibility, compliance and liability for all people within his party, including all overnight guests and visitors of any duration of time. The undersigned Renter warrants that he/she/they have received, read, and understood this agreement.

House Rules

• No pets allowed.
• A Rental Agreement is required to be signed prior to your stay. Should the agreement not be signed, we reserve the right to cancel your stay.
• All guests must be listed on reservation not to exceed cabin occupancy. This is  strictly enforced.
• There is NO SMOKING allowed inside any buildings at Lodge. Cigarette butts and related trash shall be disposed of properly in trash receptacles. Do not throw cigarette butts anywhere on the premises.
• No discharge of firearms, fireworks, explosives or other incendiary/explosive items is allowed on premises.
• No Hunting ON or FROM our property.
• No littering is allowed on the premises. All trash must be in plastic bags which are tied properly and fit inside the trash cans provided by LBL and the trash lids must be firmly closed or the trash removed by Renter (see check out instructions). Renter is responsible for properly disposing of any excess trash or garbage.