Creekside Crow's Nest, Cabin Details
What can we do while we are here?
Quick list of why we love our area of the North Georgia Mountains.
Check out All Trails website or app to check out trail options at Smithgall. There is a paved road for an easy walk through the park. Great to grab lunch afterwards.
48 locals recommend
Smithgall Woods State Park
61 Tsalaki TrailCheck out All Trails website or app to check out trail options at Smithgall. There is a paved road for an easy walk through the park. Great to grab lunch afterwards.
Tomato House Farms is a full experience. Make sure to catch the novelty store, with enough aisles of goodies for at least an hour of entertainment... note their hours are shorter than the grocery portion.
The grocery store has all the basics, along with a deli counter and butcher. They can all of their own veggies, fruits, jams, tomato sauce... even make their own hand pies.
20 locals recommend
Tomato House
22 Stephens CirTomato House Farms is a full experience. Make sure to catch the novelty store, with enough aisles of goodies for at least an hour of entertainment... note their hours are shorter than the grocery portion.
The grocery store has all the basics, along with a deli counter and butcher. They can all of their own veggies, fruits, jams, tomato sauce... even make their own hand pies.
Incredible views after a moderately strenuous hike up to the top of Mount Yonah. Leave early to make sure you get a parking spot, it can fill up quick. Also the dirt road to the parking lot can get tricky, sometimes it is not well maintained.
44 locals recommend
Mount Yonah Trailhead
Georgia 75Incredible views after a moderately strenuous hike up to the top of Mount Yonah. Leave early to make sure you get a parking spot, it can fill up quick. Also the dirt road to the parking lot can get tricky, sometimes it is not well maintained.
Less than 10 minutes away, enjoy the views and ample outdoor seating along with a limited snack menu at Kaya.
100 locals recommend
Kaya Vineyard & Winery
5400 Town Creek RdLess than 10 minutes away, enjoy the views and ample outdoor seating along with a limited snack menu at Kaya.
Make sure to reserve a spot for parties 4 or larger, it is worth a stop at this winery that is less than 10 minutes from our cabin. Gorgeous mountain views and great wines.
74 locals recommend
Cottage Vineyard and Winery
5050 US-129Make sure to reserve a spot for parties 4 or larger, it is worth a stop at this winery that is less than 10 minutes from our cabin. Gorgeous mountain views and great wines.
Super popular state park and a great day trip. Lots of hiking trails, activities around the lake to enjoy and only 45 mins away.
117 locals recommend
Vogel State Park
405 Vogel State Park RdSuper popular state park and a great day trip. Lots of hiking trails, activities around the lake to enjoy and only 45 mins away.
13 miles away, Yahoola is a good spot if you have kids or just want an easy hike/walk just outside Dahlonega. Playground, splashpad, picnic tables, play in the creek and has bathrooms.
25 locals recommend
Yahoola Creek Park -Playground, Fields, and Trails
1166 Mechanicsville Rd13 miles away, Yahoola is a good spot if you have kids or just want an easy hike/walk just outside Dahlonega. Playground, splashpad, picnic tables, play in the creek and has bathrooms.
If you need a retail shopping fix and a stop at your favorite chain restaurants, visit Dawsonville. Around a 30 minute drive.
151 locals recommend
North Georgia Premium Outlets
800 GA-400If you need a retail shopping fix and a stop at your favorite chain restaurants, visit Dawsonville. Around a 30 minute drive.
Super excited that it opened this past winter. We have not tried it yet, but it looks gorgeous. Definitely check hours of operation, their popularity is growing and expanding hours. They do tastings and sell their products, featured mixed drinks and food trucks on weekends. 10mins from our place!
Big Creek Distilling Co.
2148 Town Creek Church RdSuper excited that it opened this past winter. We have not tried it yet, but it looks gorgeous. Definitely check hours of operation, their popularity is growing and expanding hours. They do tastings and sell their products, featured mixed drinks and food trucks on weekends. 10mins from our place!
Live music and food trucks on the weekends, check out their FB page for details, Cleveland location. Lots of outdoor seating, bring some camp chairs or blanket to enjoy their large field and view of Mount Yonah.
NoFo Brew Co
Live music and food trucks on the weekends, check out their FB page for details, Cleveland location. Lots of outdoor seating, bring some camp chairs or blanket to enjoy their large field and view of Mount Yonah.
Newly opened brewery, about 30mins away. "Farm to Beer" concept, they grow their own hops and add in flavors. They were recently featured on the Magnolia Network Show, Homegrown. Oh and they have two Scottish Highland cows on the property that you can visit.
52 West Brewing
Newly opened brewery, about 30mins away. "Farm to Beer" concept, they grow their own hops and add in flavors. They were recently featured on the Magnolia Network Show, Homegrown. Oh and they have two Scottish Highland cows on the property that you can visit.
City/town information
Our cabin is a quick 15-30 minutes from 3 local towns to explore.
Cleveland has a cute old town center, with newer chain stores within a 1-2 mile radius.
It has a good number of small businesses to support: Smoky Mountain Trader for your outdoorsy needs, Nora Mill General Store for fun novelty items, Farmhouse Coffee, and finally some antique fun at the Rustic Rooster Emporium. This can be polished off with a good meal and/or beer at Clyde’s Table and Tavern. Watch the hours of operation… most of the stores are closed on Sunday.
28 locals recommend
Cleveland
Cleveland has a cute old town center, with newer chain stores within a 1-2 mile radius.
It has a good number of small businesses to support: Smoky Mountain Trader for your outdoorsy needs, Nora Mill General Store for fun novelty items, Farmhouse Coffee, and finally some antique fun at the Rustic Rooster Emporium. This can be polished off with a good meal and/or beer at Clyde’s Table and Tavern. Watch the hours of operation… most of the stores are closed on Sunday.
Much larger old town center than Cleveland, lots of stores and restaurants to choose from and more is open on Sundays. But... it gets very busy/crowded.
200 locals recommend
Dahlonega
Much larger old town center than Cleveland, lots of stores and restaurants to choose from and more is open on Sundays. But... it gets very busy/crowded.
Get your fill of a touristy, German village in the North Georgia Mountains. Candy stores, tshirt shops and lots of bars dot this little town. They also have tubing down the creek. It gets very crowded.
500 locals recommend
Helen
Get your fill of a touristy, German village in the North Georgia Mountains. Candy stores, tshirt shops and lots of bars dot this little town. They also have tubing down the creek. It gets very crowded.
Food scene
While we are big proponents of using our well equipped kitchen for cooking, we have several restaurant recommendations. NOTE: we are about 20 minutes from any restaurant...and they have limited capacity. so plan ahead!
Support this small town donut shop, so fun. For the last 1+ year they have a makeshift drive thru window with no menu posted, but promise it is worth it. The owner has a printed out list you can ask for, or just go for it and ask for what you want.
Cleveland Donuts
304 S Main StSupport this small town donut shop, so fun. For the last 1+ year they have a makeshift drive thru window with no menu posted, but promise it is worth it. The owner has a printed out list you can ask for, or just go for it and ask for what you want.
Awesome spot for sandwiches and burgers, lots of outdoor seating... creekside!
17 locals recommend
Creekside Deli
NacoocheeAwesome spot for sandwiches and burgers, lots of outdoor seating... creekside!
Great food, located in the old town center. It is very popular, be prepared for a long wait if you get there after 6pm.
57 locals recommend
Clyde's Tavern and Grill
5 E Jarrard StGreat food, located in the old town center. It is very popular, be prepared for a long wait if you get there after 6pm.
El Campesino Mexican Restaurant
17 Campbell StreetTraditional Mexican food that checks the box. No outdoor seating.
Friends have raved about the large portions and good eats.
8 locals recommend
North Georgia BBQ Cleveland
897 S Main StFriends have raved about the large portions and good eats.
Very (very) casual, family friendly and less than 10 miles away with a screened in deck right on the Chestatee River. Basic bar food and bbq, check hours and can have live music/events on the weekends.
Riverside Tavern at Turners Corner
U.S. Highway 19Very (very) casual, family friendly and less than 10 miles away with a screened in deck right on the Chestatee River. Basic bar food and bbq, check hours and can have live music/events on the weekends.
Cutest little coffee shop in the old town square, fancy custom drinks with a small selection of food. We love it!
7 locals recommend
Farmhouse Coffee
3 Courthouse SquareCutest little coffee shop in the old town square, fancy custom drinks with a small selection of food. We love it!
Highly suggest reservations, really good brunch and the fanciest dinner option up in our parts of the woods. =)
15 locals recommend
Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard
400 Blueberry HillHighly suggest reservations, really good brunch and the fanciest dinner option up in our parts of the woods. =)
Functional stores for the basics
Note that most are 20mins away.
Ingles Markets
230 US-64Closest full service supermarket to our cabin.
Walgreens
355 Hwy 441closest chain pharmacy
Less than 10 minutes away, a little bit of all basics if you need something in a pinch.
Dollar General
1178 S Main StLess than 10 minutes away, a little bit of all basics if you need something in a pinch.
Listed in more detail as "things to do" from our cabin, but they have all the basics and lots of local items is well.
20 locals recommend
Tomato House
22 Stephens CirListed in more detail as "things to do" from our cabin, but they have all the basics and lots of local items is well.
City advice
Book before you go
Book Saturday Dinner or Sunday Brunch at Dahlonega Inn & Spa
Make reservations, this is a great end or beginning to the day. Beautiful view of the mountains, 10 minutes away, and the nicest restaurant in the area.
They also have a day spa.
What to pack
Must haves for Creekside Crow's Nest
-Indoor shoes/socks, we try to be a shoeless cabin
-Headlamps/flashlight, it gets really dark at night
-Bug spray (summer)
-Camp chairs for parties of 5-6, most seating areas are for 4
-Travel mugs, great for walking around the property
-Suggest cooking at cabin, all restaurants are 20mins away
- Blender/mixer if your meal requires it
-Toiletries, complimentary shower gel/hand soap available
-Weather is similar to Atlanta, but cooler by 5ish degrees.
-Bring close toed shoes/pants that can get dirty for walking property
-Box/bag for recycling, not offered in this remote area.
What to pack
Detailed Amenities List
-2 large fire pit areas
-Horse shoe pits
-Large deck with dining set and hammock
-Gas BBQ with utensils
-Extra fans for indoor/outdoor use
-Downstairs TV with access to most apps and DVDs
-Master bedroom TV with access to most apps
-Full size washer and dryer with complimentary soap
-Coffee pot with complimentary coffee and filters
-Complementary spices, oils, flour/sugars
-Tea kettle with complimentary tea
-crock pot, microwave, toaster, baking dishes, pans
-Blow dryers
-Several games, cards, puzzles
-Trunk filled with wood train set
-Indoor Bluetooth speaker
-Complimentary shower gel
Don't miss
Even more things to do if a 1 hour drive is in your sights!
Just ask! We have traveled heavily in the area and are FULL of recommendations. Just let us know what you are looking for.
Outdoors-wise, we love Amicalola Falls, Brasstown Bald, Tallulah Falls, Black Rock Mountain State Park, Tugaloo State Park... these are great for longer stays at the Crow's Nest.
Book before you go
Wineries can require reservation for tastings!
Usually for parties less than 4, you do not need reservations. We do suggest calling ahead. Also ask about winery tours.. some do offer guided ones to learn more about their property. Example, The Cottage Vinyard and Winery requires reservations for 4 or more, and must be made a minimum of 3 days in advance.
Travelling with kids
Close toed shoes and pants for property bush-whacking!
We have lots of space to explore, but proceed at your own risk. Although not prevalent, keep an eye out for poison ivy and other thorny bushes as you walk around the non paved areas. Have fun!