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Main Lodge
Main Lodge
The Helen Barn
View from Lodge Porch
Hilltop Cabin

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 501858.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Helen Festhalle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Anna Ruby Falls
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 50)

Bear's Den Bunk Room

2 Double Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Bison Bedroom Suite

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Fawn and Doe Suite - Two queen beds

2 Queen Beds

Gray Fox Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

White Tail Deer Queen Suite

1 Queen Bed

Wolf King Suite

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bear's Den Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bison Suite Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Fawn and Doe Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Gray Fox Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

White Tail Deer Suite Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Company Retreats | Reunions | Weddings |Pickleball

Summary:
Welcome to the Bison View Lodge Corporate & Family Retreat
Over 120 5 Star Reviews on Google

We Host:

Corporate Retreats | Family Reunions | Wedding Weekends | Fitness Retreats | Mastermind Coaching Retreats

+ 15 Bedrooms | 13.5 Baths - Sleeps 12 to 58 People!
+ 3 walkable lodges and meeting/dining space for up to 75!
+. Pickleball courts: 2 state of the art pickleball courts to be completed by June 1
+ 15 gated, private acres with mountain views
+ 2 hot tubs | 2 fire pits | 1 outdoor fireplace
+ 5 Covered porches/pavilions
+ 20,000 square feet of heated and cooled interior space
+ 12 wineries within 45 minutes
+ 20 minutes to Helen, GA, 2 hours from Atlanta airport, 2:15 from Greenville, SC airport
+ 40 minutes to Lake Chatuge
+ Appalachian Trail and other great hiking

Bison View Lodge is North Georgia's #1 venue for company retreats/off-sites, micro wedding & elopement weekends, church retreats, and family reunions.

The lodge is located 20 minutes from the charming Alpine Village known as Downtown Helen, voted #1 tourist town in Georgia by many travel magazines. Unique shops & restaurants line the streets modeled after a quaint German village. In the summer, people come from everywhere to tube the Chattahoochee River, visit Georgia's award winning local wineries, boat on Lake Chatuge, hike Ana Ruby Falls, or many other activities nearby. In the fall, they come for the great Oktoberfest, and in the winter, it's commonly ranked the top Christmas town in Georgia with entire town adorning Christmas lights.

While we feel that this property is unlike any other you'll find, other small details set us apart from other properties.

Let's talk cleaning...At Bison Lodge, we launder all the linens, INCLUDING BED BLANKETS, every single time we change over guests. We've been told by our cleaners that we are the only property that wash bed quilts every time there's a new guest. And our cleaners clean dozens and dozens of other properties.

We use a commercial laundry service that specializes in resort properties. They use exceptionally hot water to make sure your linens are beautiful, soft, and most importantly very clean. We also use high quality Alen air purifiers that take dust & other particles out of the air. If you're breathing in fresh mountain air outside, shouldn't you have the best air quality inside?

Bison View Lodge has a seasonal walking trail that leads you to a babbling mountain creek. The entire property is fenced and gated.

The neighbors you ask? Well that would be hundreds of acres of untouched US Forest. We do have a neighboring cabin about 1/2 mile from us, quiet hours starting at 10 to be respectful.

Oh, and don't forget we have a helipad! So if you really want to kick your trip up a notch consider renting a helicopter. Most people use the helipad for some mean pickleball matches! We have a portable pickleball net and paddles available in the deck box on the helipad.

Things to do:

We feel we have the best location in North Georgia. Just 15 minutes to Georgia's #1 visited resort town - the Alpine Village known as Helen. Tube the "Hooch" as they say or eat some great food in town. There's even a roller coaster in Helen. Helen is also home to a genuine Alpine Octoberfest from September to November.

If you want something a little more sophisticated consider a Georgia Winery tour along Georgia's Winery Highway.

Rent a boat, jet ski, or kayak on Lake Chatuge, just a 35 minute drive from the lodge.

The waterfalls in this part of Georgia are some of the nation's best and you don't want to miss Ana Ruby Falls. There are numerous other waterfalls to find in this area as well.

If you have a 4WD vehicle, you can find the Appalachian Trail crossing on the very mountain this property sits on.

Bring your ATV and explore many of the area's off-road adventures.

Whatever you need for your family reunion, corporate retreat, church retreat, or other celebration, we've got you covered at Bison View Lodge.

ROAD DISCLOSURE: All roads leading to the cabin are paved with the exception of the last 2.9 miles. You will travel a gravel road maintained by the US Forestry Service. When traveling this road, you may encounter potholes and ruts from mountain water runoff. We have observed standard passenger cars on the gravel road, but in accordance with the US Forestry Service, Bison View Lodge LLC recommends that only trucks and higher clearance vehicles (SUV’s for example) travel the road. Bison View Lodge LLC is not liable for the condition of the road and not responsible for damage to vehicles or accidents. However, it is traveled daily by passenger cars, trucks, and SUV’s, and delivery vehicles. It is important to follow the directions emailed to you and NOT A GPS APP.

CAMERA DISCLOSURE: The property has security cameras that monitor exterior areas of property for security purposes. No interior cameras exist inside our cabins.

The Space:
With over 150 "5 Star" Google & AirBnB Reviews, Bison View Lodge features mountain views, luxurious accommodations, and peaceful serenity for groups up to 58. Interestingly enough, there were once bison on this property, thus the name. Newly redecorated in 2022, this exclusive property is the crown jewel of the North Georgia Mountains for company retreats, family reunions, ministry/non profit events, and micro wedding weekends. Our newly installed pickleball courts (coming in June 2024) will make every event so much fun!

Boasting 15 Bedrooms, 13.5 bathrooms plus 3 flexible meeting and/or sleeping spaces inside 15 gated and fenced acres on North Georgia's Tray Mountain - 20 minutes from Helen, GA. Almost every bedroom is a "en suite"! And if you're reading this, you know how impossible it is to find within 2 hours of Atlanta. The property can sleep up to 58 people in our 42 total beds.

Guest Access:
If your party is renting the entire place, you'll have access to all 3 buildings and 15 acres of property.

The Neighborhood:
The 3 Lodges & Cabins At A Glance:

Bison Lodge, the flagship property, features 6 bedrooms and 2 bunk rooms. It is a lodge in every sense of the word. Huge cedar truss style architecture furnished with modern rustic decor. Stunning views of Yonah mountain can be seen from the ultra luxurious owner's suite, front porch, kitchen, and patio. All the bedrooms at the main lodge have a private bathroom attached to them.

The Helen Barn at Bison View Lodge can seat up to 60 for meals and has 3 rustic chic bedrooms with full baths attached. The barn is definitely the place to hang out with your group. The barn features a commercial grade smoker, 2 refrigerators, commercial freezer, 3 ovens, and banquet sized countertops. There's even a Margaritaville inspired tiki bar.

Hilltop Cabin features 6 bedrooms, 2 gathering areas, and 3 covered porches, one with an outdoor fireplace. With so many places to explore, you'll feel like you're together with your group, without being on top of each other. Everyone has their own place to retreat. The covered pavilion is a perfect place to have a private concert or training if the elements keep you from meeting outside.

Getting Around:
ROAD DISCLOSURE: All roads leading to the cabin are paved with the exception of the last 2.9 miles. You will travel a dirt and gravel road maintained by the US Forestry Service. When traveling this road, you may encounter potholes, rocks, and ruts from mountain water runoff. We have observed standard passenger cars, including lower profile and sports cars on the road, but in accordance with the US Forestry Service, Bison View Lodge LLC recommends that only trucks and higher clearance vehicles (SUV’s for example) travel the road. Bison View Lodge LLC is not liable for the condition of the road and not responsible for damage to vehicles or accidents. However, it is traveled daily by passenger cars, trucks, and SUV’s, and occasionally 30 passenger wine tour buses and large construction vehicles & trailers. (PLEASE NOTE: Amazon/FedEx/UPS don't deliver to the lodge) It is important to follow the directions emailed to you and NOT A GPS APP.

Interaction with Guests:
We are available as needed.

Property manager

Terry & Marci Burger

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 56
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Alpine Mini Golf and Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Mt. Yonah Book Exchange. Southern Water Trails LLC and North Georgia Zoo are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Sautee Nacoochee, GA

What's nearby

  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 14 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 16 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Anna Ruby Falls - 24 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddy S Restauran - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Company Retreats | Reunions | Weddings |Pickleball pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Company Retreats | Reunions | Weddings |Pickleball?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Company Retreats | Reunions | Weddings |Pickleball?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Company Retreats | Reunions | Weddings |Pickleball located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Charlemagne's Kingdom and Chattahoochee River. Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Albert M.

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

Corporate Retreat

Our company spent the week at Bison Lodge for corporate meetings. Marci was a pleasure to deal with. The groundskeeper Austin was great to work with and was always there to help. The facility was clean and as advertised. The new Pickleball court was fantastic. This property is one of a kind. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Incredible Family Reunion

We had 33 people from our extended family (ages 7-93) stay for four nights. It was amazing! Everyone had fun. There was so much to do on the property (indoor/outdoor games), s’mores, TV/internet and the best part, a large kitchen which gave us time to cook together and feed everyone. Had great communication with the owners, property management, and even had the chance to “scout” the property in advance. If you have a large group and are looking for rustic luxury with a stunning view and every creature comfort, this place is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tattoosfrom E.

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

Thank you so much !!

We got married on this gorgeous property with a small group of our closest friends and family. Everyone had a wonderful time! We were all so excited about the views, how spacious the homes were and how helpful Terry was if we needed anything! Our wedding day was magical the foliage was incredible and I would do it all over again! We are excited to share some photos in the near future. We are on our honeymoon in Europe and we just keep talking about how beautiful Bison view Lodge was and how much fun we had! I highly recommend this gorgeous lodge to everyone! I’ve already shared the property with a friend who is planning a micro wedding! The road was easy to get up in my low Honda fit as well and the view driving up and back down was exquisite! Thank you so much for everything !!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

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

Accommodating

Great place to stay. Very fun and very helpful owners. Made everything enjoyable and always helped when we needed them. Beautiful property with unique style.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

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

Perfect place for corporate retreat!

We loved our stay! We had 16 people on this trip (we each got our own rooms) and had plenty of room to hang out and bond. The houses were so well thought out and had all the amenities that you could need. The owners were very responsive and helpful. We'd definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott R.

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

Incredible property

Bison view is an amazing property, we stayed with 38 family members for Our reunion. There was so much space,, we never felt crowded! The main lodge and Cabin have wonderful rooms and BATHROOMS! The barn is a perfect place for all meals that accommodated all of us comfortably! We we’re so grateful to have wonderful hosts that were extremely attentive! Thank you. Terry and Marci!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Terry & Marci Burger

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We've stayed at or hosted short term vacation rentals for over 20 years. Now we are living out our dream of offering 5 Star properties to special people for special gatherings. Bison View Lodge is our marquis property and we're honored to share it with you. If you have any questions, please reach out.

Bison View Lodge is a rare treat for those lucky enough to call it home for a weekend, or an extended vacation.

Why they chose this property

Bison View Lodge is the perfect location for your company retreat or corporate offsite, elopement destination, micro wedding, or family reunion or celebration. Featuring 15 true bedrooms and 13.5 bathrooms means almost all your guests can have private accommodations.

It is perched near the top of Tray Mountain bordering US Forest land. Long and short range mountain views are visible from many parts of the property.

Our property is comprised of 3 unique cabins.

1) A luxurious main lodge that's 10,000 square feet with unmatched views
2) A more traditional hilltop cabin tucked 100 yards behind the lodge.
3) A party/gathering barn with its own Margaritaville inspired bar, plus 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

We've hosted teams from major corporations, family groups, and non-profits from all over the US.

We're minutes away from the Alpine Village known as Helen - Georgia's #1 visited tourist town. While in Helen, you can tube the Chattahoochee River and enjoy many fine restaurants and shops.


What makes this property unique

We're unique in the fact that we are the only property in the North Georgia Mountains to offer a bathroom for almost every bedroom. In fact, 13 of the 15 bedrooms has its own en-suite bathroom.

No other property offers 3 mountain lodges for your group up to 60 people. The gathering barn is an amazing space that features seating for up to 60 people for a small concert, retreat, or meals.



Languages:

English