Title: Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=96867860&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA. Apartment in Helen with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA. ![Interior - Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA. (Helen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96867900/96867860/2001a1a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA. (Helen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96867900/96867860/b4c3fb45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA. (Helen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96867900/96867860/9a3fd1a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA. (Helen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96867900/96867860/ebfff123.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA. (Helen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96867900/96867860/63060807.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of Helen, GA, Alpine Gaste Haus offers a charming retreat for couples. Enjoy dining at one of the many restaurants within walking distance or relax with a night in using the full kitchen. Savor your morning coffee on the front balcony overlooking main street. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA. Welcome to Alpine Gaste Haus! A perfect getaway for couples! Our apartment is located within a brief walk to downtown. Relax and have a night in or enjoy dining at one of the many fabulous restaurants within Helen, GA! We have a full kitchen offering refrigerator, oven/stove, microwave, coffee maker, along with several other appliances. Don’t forget to sit a while on the front balcony and enjoy a nice evening overlooking main street. Alpine Gaste Haus is located above Helen's longest running, family package store, Alpine Brew Bottle Haus. Those adult beverages are just feet away! Wake up and enjoy a tasty breakfast at Dottie’s kitchen, convienantly located next door! We look forward to your upcoming stay with us! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, Netflix, Hulu, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78340000/78332700/78332642/1c98d0be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio on Main St in Helen - Walkable to Restaurants and Attractions Helen - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=78332642&PinnedHotelID=78332642&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110150000/110141400/110141395/1700fab3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gemutliche Wohnung - hot tub, full kitchen, WiFi Helen - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 20 reviews £175 includes taxes & fees 8 Jan - 9 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=110141395&PinnedHotelID=110141395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45340000/45334200/45334138/a300350b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern suite in downtown Helen with WiFi & central ac - walk to attractions Helen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave 9.0 Wonderful 40 reviews £164 includes taxes & fees 8 Jan - 9 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=45334138&PinnedHotelID=45334138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76550000/76549300/76549220/b2c91fe4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to the Heart of Helen, Chalet Munich Helen - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 142 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=76549220&PinnedHotelID=76549220&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74700000/74699200/74699160/w1123h1500x0y1-77f59245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Relaxation! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.69963%2C-83.72435&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=v67CC38uRfup48cu7Td1L-W-eW8=) Helen, GA #### What's nearby - Helen Festhalle \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Helen Arts & Heritage Center \- 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Charlemagne's Kingdom \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 88 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬5 min walk - ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬7 min walk - ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬7 min walk - Cowboys & Angels ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA.? ### What time is check-in at Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA.? ### What time is check-out at Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA.? ### Where is Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Couples Retreat! Cozy apartment in downtown Helen, GA. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 52 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen 3 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The apartment was very clean and within walking distance of the downtown area. Easy check in as well. ##### Kathleen Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Patricia P. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was a very nice stay. ##### Patricia P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nan D. 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place to stay for a couples getaway. Good location and within walking distance to dowtown Helen. ##### Nan D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mindy D. 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was very clean and comfortable. The location was perfect, walking distance to everything in town. The host, Tyler, was a super nice guy. We loved everything about it!! ##### Mindy D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marleigh 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Super clean and updated! Right in the heart of Helen and everything was in walking distance! ##### marleigh Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Spencer 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Location to alot of stuff ##### Spencer Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan P. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the central location. Host great to work with. Would stay here again! ##### Susan P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn D. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Time alone My husband and I neeeded alone time away. This place was so much more than expected. It was so clean, we could walk to everything we needed. Will have to come back again. ##### Dawn D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary C. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous The apartment was superb and very clean. Tyler was easy to get a hold of and answered all questions. THANK YOU TYLER for the great stay. ##### Mary C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren N. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway Tyler’s place was great! Very clean, very comfortable, well stocked kitchen, and close walking distance to everything! The pictures truly do not do the place justice. We enjoyed sitting out on the porch. We’ll definitely book again! ##### Lauren N. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James M J. 1 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location and awesome host. ##### James M J. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben Smith 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cottage, Ideally located Cute cottage that is in walking distance to everything in Helen. ##### Ben Smith Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susie P. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend Planned a long weekend in Helen and found this cute rental to stay. As soon as we walked in we loved it, clean, roomy, had everything you needed. Short walk to everything Helen. We will definitely return. ##### Susie P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### HOWARD O. 21 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Room was EXCELLENT...Already booked to go back next year... ##### HOWARD O. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norma R. 12 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### excellent. I loved the location is close to everything ...a very quiet place I really want to come back again! ##### Norma R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Valentines Weekend We had a great time staying here for Valentines weekend. The apartment is great and within walking distance of all the restaurants and shops. The liquor store below is neat and the noise on a weekend is minimal (can’t even hear it in the bedroom) also sharing a parking lot with a restaurant was great and their breakfast was Even better: will stay here again in the future ##### Mary S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gloria G. 13 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Octoberfest Really nice spot! ##### Gloria G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia C. 6 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Excellent,could walk everywhere we needed to go!! ##### Cynthia C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### erich h. 28 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will be back !! The pictures do no justice to this place. It is fabulous. Great location,easy access, close to everything. Great place for couples to stay !! ##### erich h. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack V. 26 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic property a short walk from downtown Pretty ideal spot for Helen. Spacious, not far walking to downtown, next to a beer store and a breakfast spot. Would stay again! ##### Jack V. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah W. 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Weekend Getaway We enjoyed our stay immensely. The property was super clean and check in was easily done. For a nice get away for the weekend; it was very relaxing. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone. ##### Sarah W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason H. 24 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Outstanding ##### Jason H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele M. 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location You can walk from here to downtown was very nice ##### Michele M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kole L. 23 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend spot! This property was very well taken care of. The place looked newly remodeled and was kept very clean. Great location in the middle of Helen. Would recommend to anyone going for the weekend or more ##### Kole L. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon S. 2 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little slice of Helen/Heaven Cozy little apartment that was perfectly set in the middle of town. Beautiful little place that was clean and had everything you need from towels, bedding, and kitchen utensils! Walking distance to everything! Tyler (the owner) was super helpful and extremely nice. Thanks for allowing us to spend our 31st anniversary at your place. We loved everything Helen and want to come back soon with all of our kids!! ##### Sharon S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ---