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A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan. - The Cottonwood Retreat (Clayton)
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with blinds, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside. - The Cottonwood Retreat (Clayton)
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island, and a bar stool. - The Cottonwood Retreat (Clayton)
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The Cottonwood Retreat provides a garden and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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About this property

The Cottonwood Retreat

  • Summary:

    Modern Townhome, Walkable Luxury in the Heart of Clayton with Mountain Views



    The Space:

    Welcome to Cottonwood – Walkable Luxury in the Heart of Clayton



    Experience the best of mountain town living at Cottonwood, a beautifully designed two-story retreat just a short walk from charming downtown Clayton, GA. Nestled in the heart of it all, this home offers easy access to boutique shops, local restaurants, art galleries, and more—plus stunning mountain and valley views right from your furnished back deck.



    Inside, enjoy a modern, thoughtfully curated space with upscale decor, oak hardwood floors, and cozy shiplap accents. The fully equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a subway tile backsplash, and everything you need to prepare meals at home. Gather around the dining table for dinner or board games, then unwind in the inviting living room with a gas fireplace and a wall-mounted flat-screen TV.



    After a day of hiking, kayaking, or exploring the scenic beauty of North Georgia, retreat to Cottonwood for a relaxing night’s sleep and a view you’ll never forget.



    Highlights:

    Walkable location – just minutes to shops, restaurants & galleries

    Mountain and valley views from the private deck

    Upscale decor with oak floors and shiplap walls

    Gas fireplace & flat-screen TV for cozy nights in

    Modern kitchen with stainless appliances

    Queen-size sleeper sofa for extra guests



    Things to Know:

    Free WiFi

    Snowbird-friendly (contact Vacasa for extended stays)

    No pets allowed

    Sleeps 6 comfortably

    Free parking for 2 vehicles

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About the area

Located in Clayton, this holiday home is in the city centre. Rabun County Golf Club and Tiger Mountain Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Rock Mountain State Park and Tallulah Gorge State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain climbing. Visit our Clayton travel guide
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Clayton, GA

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a partly cloudy sky.
    Black Rock Mountain State Park
    5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • A lake surrounded by dense forest, with two wooden structures on stilts.
    Lake Burton
    13 min drive - 15.3 km
  • A forest with autumn foliage, a wooden bridge, and a mountain in the background.
    Tallulah Gorge State Park
    18 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Main Street Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    52 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    7 min walk
  • Waffle House
    15 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    8 min walk
  • La Cabana
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottonwood Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottonwood Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottonwood Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottonwood Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Clayton, this holiday home is steps away from Chattahoochee National Forest and Main Street Gallery. Mountain Lakes Medical Center and Black Rock Mountain State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

The Cottonwood Retreat Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Townhouse!

Great location. Loved our girlfriends get away?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great unit and location

Would definitely stay here again. The unit is beautiful and was very clean. The location was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend Getaway

Location! Location! Perfect!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sunrise

This house is beautiful. It is located perfectly for all uptown shopping and eating out. I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend

We were in town for a wedding and found this property perfect -- very clean and spacious and the location right in town was so convenient. We would love to have stayed a few extra days!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wedding stay

Beautiful, well set up, well stocked. Excellent location. Safe. Beautiful view. I would love to come back! PS. Bathrooms need more towel racks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

This property's location is second-to-none, right in downtown Clayton with all the shops and restaurants right outside the door. Within 15-20 minutes drive of Black Rock Mtn State Park, Tallulah Gorge State Park, and picturesque Lake Rabun. For four adults, seating in common area was generous with plenty of bathrooms along with spacious bedrooms and larger kitchen. Beds were a comfortable medium-firm, linens soft and comfortable. Unit was clean and tidy, though there were no extras like complimentary refreshments/coffee nor a list of 'things-to-do' in the area. The water pressure in the primary bath was sorely lacking. Was disappointed that no check out instructions (other than check out time) were provided as I always want to ensure we leave a rental property better than it was found. Given its ideal location, I would stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water issues

The house itself is nice, clean and has all the essentials. What we are furious with is not being able to shower. The master shower had zero water. Not low pressure...no water. My husband took a shower in the hall, that did work, but he showered in dirty standing water. The water backed up and took forever to drain. Desperately need to clean the line and address the master shower not working. I didnt want to shower in dirty water so i washed my entire body with a face cloth and resorted to washing my hair, and our daughters hair in the kitchen sink. We did call the # to tell them about the issue. Honestly if the water issue had not been an issue I would have given this location a 5 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home right downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful townhome that is located conveniently to all the sights in Clayton! We wil stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place good stay

Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!

We loved every minute at this cute little rental in downtown Clayton!! We highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Location

This was a beautiful townhouse in the heart of Clayton! A must stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

perfect location

This home was so clean and right within walking distance to everything in Clayton. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Find

Lovely clean condo right in Clayton. We'll stay here again. It's walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in downtown area. Still nice and quiet at night.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Sister trip

We loved being close to town so that we could get out and walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean and convenient

The location of the house was very convenient to everything downtown Clayton has to offer. The house was clean and well stocked. Will stay here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

North Ga Mountains

We always try to stay in Clayton or Dahlonega around our anniversary. The home we stayed in was amazing, super clean and very close to downtown restaurants and local shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

We travel to Rabun county often to visit our children and friends and needed a place last weekend on short notice. The townhouse location was perfect, right in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

The house was very clean, beautifully decorated and very cozy. The town was a short walk away with cute restaurants. I would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

mrs

Lovely had ants but hoping solved some kind of water prob with powder room toilet fridge needs new filter thank you, carol wood
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot to enjoy Downtown Clayton!

This townhome is in a perfect location to enjoy the restaurants and shops in Clayton, GA. Step right outside your front door and you have arrived! There are many wonderful shops and restaurants within just a minute or two of walking. While you are in the heart of "downtown", it is still quiet and not overcrowded. I was only there for a brief stay but my teenage daughter and I enjoyed shopping, eating, going to a movie theatre, going to a drive-in movie, and driving up scenic Black Rock Mountain for the views. Oh and the grocery store is within minutes as well. The unit was clean and comfortable too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Question on charge

The property was great and booked with Vacasa and I noticed a charge from VRBO for 93.00. Why !?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not Clean.

Bed sheets in master bedroom had not been washed. Unit had not been recently cleaned. Toliets were dirty, bathroom had hair on floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022