HOSTEL AROUND THE BEND
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Just Around the Bend from the Appalachian Trail

​HIAWASSEE, GA
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0.6 miles West of Dicks Creek Gap
Stay with us!

PRIVATE ROOMS • BUNKS • sHUTTLES • SLACKPACKING

We will be closed for summer break from June  25 through  August 31, 2022 (except we'll be open on saturday, August 20 for the tnga bikepacking race!)

HIKE IN AND STAY WITH US!

We're just a short downhill walk away (0.6 miles) from the Appalachian Trail at Dicks Creek Gap in Hiawassee, GA (off NOBO AT Mile 69).  ​
At Hostel Around the Bend, we are here to support you on your adventure and we want to make your stay as comfortable as possible. If there is anything we can help you with or if  you need anything during your stay, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate  you!

We look forward to you staying with us!
Check Availability
​and Book Now

Our Services

Resupply Box Holding

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Free box holding for guests; $5/box for non-guests.

Please include your legal name and expected date of arrival  on outside of box.

​Mail boxes to:
7675 Hwy 76 E
​Hiawassee, GA 30546


Must present photo ID at pick-up. We will hold boxes for up to 21 days.

Shuttle service

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We are commercially insured and pet-friendly!

​Free Guest pick-up/drop-off at Dicks Creek Gap and Unicoi Gap.

For Unicoi Gap pickups, please call or text in the morning on day of pickup with your estimated pickup time at Unicoi Gap.

Free Guest  shuttle to/from town (location and schedule varies) ​.

Shuttles to other locations along the Appalachian Trail and Bartram Trail available for a fee -   call 706-389-9668 for pricing and details!

​We make it easy to plan your trip - you can park, stay, resupply, and we can shuttle you to the trail.

Parking

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Reservations are required for parking (done separately from lodging reservation) - due to limited parking space at the hostel, please call, text, or email us in advance for parking availability if you plan on bringing your vehicle to the hostel.

Parking is free for guests of the hostel during any night(s) stayed.    We also offer long-term parking for a fee - please contact us for rates and availability.

OUR LODGING

Bedroom A

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4 Twin Beds

​Beds  made with  bedsheets and blankets 

​Reservation is for the whole room- great for groups of up to 4!

Bedroom B

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Located inside guest house

​1 Queen Bed - sleeps up to 2

Bed  made with  bedsheets and blanket

​Smart TV

Private Sleeping Cabins - 
​Cabin #1, Cabin #2, Cabin #3

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2 Twin XL beds in each cabin - max of 2 guests per cabin

Beds made with bedsheets and blankets

Power available

​Cabin #2 and #3 are Pet-Friendly

Guest  room

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Room has 3 twin beds - sleeps up to 3 people max

Option to convert 2 twin beds to king-sized bed

​Smart TV

Room has its own exterior entrance

​Beds are fully made with sheets, pillowcase, and blanket

BunkROOM

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Call or text 706-389-9668 for bunkroom availability  and reservations

Power outlets available in each bunk

​Bunks made with fitted sheet, pillow, and pillowcase (extra blankets available if needed)

Bottom bunks have privacy curtains and lights

Pets

Well-behaved pets are welcome in Private Sleeping Cabins #2 and #3  at no additional charge with reservation of private sleeping cabin! Maximum of 2 pets per cabin. Only Sleeping Cabins #2 and #3 are pet-friendly - the other accommodations are not pet-friendly (with the exception of service animals). Dogs must be kept on a leash when outside. 

Important info on lodging

February - May:     Reservations  encouraged but not required, walk-ins welcome.​

​June - January: Please reserve lodging in advance (book online or give us a call), and call or text ahead for day pass and facility use availability.​
 

Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance (book online or call). ​ 
​For private rooms, the nightly rate  is for the price of the room (the total cost can be divided out per person if sharing a private room). Each room can sleep up to 2 to 4 people depending on the room.   Click  on "Lodging Info" below to view rates.

​​Each rental unit is a bedroom or bunk only -  the bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas are all shared with other guests.


*Rates and availability subject to change.*
Lodging Info

Our AMENITIES 

Resupply here

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We have various resupply items for sale such as fuel canisters, hiking food,  water filters, and more!

​*Availability  and pricing of items subject to change.*

Slackpacking

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Free slackpacking options with minimum stay!

​See "Slackpack" tab for more info.

SHOWERS

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​2 shared full bathrooms with towel, soap, shampoo, etc. provided free with stay

​$5/shower for non-guests

On-site Laundry

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Free for guests, $5/load for non-guests.

Detergent provided.

​Loaner clothes  and loaner socks available. 

Free WI-FI 

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Free Wi-Fi available throughout the hostel

Guest computer 

​Music, ARt,  and ENTERTAINMENT 

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We have several guitars, a banjitar, ukulele, cajon, violin, and more!

Board games, books, puzzles

Art supplies for drawing and painting

Relax Here

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Massage Guns and Foot Massager

Epsom salt soaks

Yoga mats

2 guest kitchens

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Guests share use of 2 full kitchens with cooking supplies, oven, stove, microwave, fridge, and other appliances

Outdoor propane grill and griddle available  for guests to use

AT Passport Stamp location

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Get your Hostel Around the Bend Stamp here!

Our stamp features a rhododendron bloom.

Follow Us!

RESERVE A ROOM or bunk
Hostel Around the Bend LLC
7675 Hwy 76 E
Hiawassee, GA 30546
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​Phone: (706) 389-9668
​Email: stay@hostelaroundthebend.com
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