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Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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Escape to Alpine Retreat, a two-story luxury home in the heart of Helen. Savor coffee on the spacious deck overlooking a golf course and unwind with movie night by the flatscreen TV or relax those tired limbs in your private hot tub.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 122660 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more

Alpine Retreat

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This two-story luxury home has so much comfort and character, you and your party may never want to leave! This forest villa hosts lots of modern amenities that you're going to love, from the jetted tub to the game room and pool table. Enjoy that first-morning coffee out on the spacious deck overlooking the neighboring golf course then put the full kitchen to use to cook up a big mess of pancakes for friends and family. The large living area provides all the space and seating you'll need for movie night on the flatscreen TV, and the upstairs loft is just the place to get in a good book by yourself. After a day of exploring the Helen area, take a dip in the private hot tub to relax those tired limbs. And since this home is dog-friendly, even your canine companions are welcome to join in on the fun!

What's Nearby:
Take your group for a day out on the greens at Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club, just over a mile from the property, or drive just two and a half miles to go out on a hike on Unicoi Lake Trail. You can also go into downtown Helen, three miles from your front door, to find a wide variety of activities such as waterparks, museums, and restaurants. During the summer you can even experience Cool River Tubing on the Chattahoochee River! Smithgall Woods State Park is just seven miles away and is full of fishing, hiking, dog-romping, and miles of stunning, natural beauty you can only find here in Georgia.

Things to Know:
Free Wifi
Full kitchen
Dogs under 35lbs welcome
Hot tub

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,660 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
30436

About the area

Located in Helen, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee River, while Helen Festhalle and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Helen travel guide
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Unicoi State Park showing a bay or harbor
    Unicoi State Park
    2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Helen_AlpineHelen-WhiteCountyConventionandVisitorsBureau_553248621561884251-2
    Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Helen_HelenFesthalle_553248621587587020-5-2
    Helen Festhalle
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Helen Festhalle
    8 min drive
  • Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
    8 min drive
  • Cowboys & Angels
    9 min drive
  • The Troll Tavern
    9 min drive
  • Campfire Gather Round
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more located?

This family-friendly Helen holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Mini Golf. Chattahoochee River and Unicoi State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 74 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Venita W.

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

Alpine Retreat

The property was gorgeous, very roomy. Helen is one of my family’s favorite places and this was very convenient to all the attractions. A very peaceful and tranquil setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason l.

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

Nice getaway

Great property, lots of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Amanda L.

Nice stay

There was plenty of space for all 12 of us. Everyone felt the beds were comfortable. The porches, hottub, and grill were nice. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Gorgeous Home

ALL the room for Our Large family! The Decks were incredibly roomy and spacious! Loved the Home!
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos B.

Rental

Great house and location, would rent again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Love this house

Perfect for our family of 4 & 3 dogs. We all had our own space. The hot tub was relaxing & beds very comfortable. Beautiful home.
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8/10 Good

Cheryl F.

Family Vacation

My siblings and their families met at Alpine Retreat for a family vacation. We had such a good time. The house was perfect for this. Plenty of room for everyone both together and for time apart. We hope to come back again! You won't be sorry choosing Alpine Retreat.
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10/10 Excellent

Marco L.

Great Vacation

We are very please for spending our vacation in this property, it has everything we needed, everything was clean and many games to play with, the helen town is spectacular and many things are to do there, we highly recommend this property and the city of Helen! Thankn you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
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8/10 Good

Sandra R.

Beautiful Cabin

We loved the view and the all around deck. Cabin layout nice, plenty of space. Didn't feel we were on top of each other. TV's had lots of options for watching different shows. We had a very nice time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Amy P.

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

Beautiful home perfect for large families

The house is beautiful and the location is perfect. We loved having a pool table to play on and for everyone to have their own space. Our only issue was that the hot tub didn't work properly and this was one of the reasons we booked this house. We would absolutely stay here again if they got the hot tub fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

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

Quiet and convenient

The house is beautiful and spacious, just as pictured. We had three families (six adults and three children) and there was plenty of room to spread out across the three floors of the house. The deck was perfect for spending time together, and I was surprised by how quiet the neighborhood was. The neighboring houses are spread out, which made it feel very relaxed and private. This was extremely convenient to downtown Helen and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spacious house. Great location in Helen.

We had a great, brief stay here in Helen! The house is very comfortable and well maintained. It was very clean. Would stay again for sure! We didn’t receive the docusign document for gate access. We had to reach out to Vacasa to get that after arrival. You cannot get gate passes /access without completing that. Other than that hiccup, our stay was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriella Z.

Beautiful cabin, great views!!!

An amazing place to relax and have great fun. From the minute we pulled into driveway and parked we were smiling. The place is perfect. The inside much bigger than we thought!! The decor is perfect and well "loved". Couches were comfy, beds great, and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking!! Everyone from 10-47 found common ground at the poker table. I can’t remember the last time we had so much fun as a family. We’re already trying to decide the best time to come back! Thank you for an amazing place with so much character to enjoy!!!
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8/10 Good

Rickey K.

Family Reunion

Big house, we had 12 people for a family reunion. Lots of room, nice decks for sitting outside and reminiscing. Very nice area, pretty subdivision. Close to town and Cleveland GA. (Nearest Walmart! LOL) Only big negatives are weak WIFI signal (hard to watch TV) and seems water heater may not be large enough (we ran out of hot water during showers.) Overall, we give it a 9 out of 10.
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Best Mini Christmas trip!!!

This home was perfect for our family of 7. We had plenty of room and the lay out was great since we had teenagers. They had their own little kitchen area and game room downstairs with their bedrooms joining into that space as well. They had a blast!!! We decided to make memories this year for Christmas instead of spending money on gifts. We did several activities while we were here in Helen. We even had visits from all types of wildlife- deer- woodpeckers - chipmunks and squirrels. We will rent this place again. It was wonderful!!🎄☃️🌲❄️⛄️🌲

8/10 Good

Jenni S.

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

Great place, nice location.

Beautiful views, nice neighborhood, really close to Helen. Very clean, with a well stocked kitchen. Plenty of bathrooms, and great parking situation. My only complaint is that the hot tub was ice cold when we arrived. We had kids that wanted to get in, but with a 4pm check in, there’s no way it’s going to be warm the first night. It really never got to the ideal temp. We could barely get it above 100degrees. Also, there are two identical bunk rooms downstairs. That’s hard to see in photos, because they are truly identical. But they are nice, with full bed on the bottom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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4/10 Poor

Thomas B.

Pretty house but a few major complications.

PROS: Nice house design, spacious back porch, nicely furnished, comfortable beds. CONS: Water Heater kept tripping, Oven didn't work, Internet router had a loose wire and would keep going out, very few towels for number of people and days rented, had to purchase our own toilet paper and paper towels for number of days and people renting (not a deal breaker on that one), very difficult to throw garbage in the outside cans due to the puddling in the driveway and the way the bin is designed to open and have to pull the cans out...probably for bear protection, but really gross.

8/10 Good

Tammy B.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Vacasca

The property was as described. Large home. Close to the town of Helen. Is superficially clean. Could use a deep clean. Great hot tub. Great game room. My interaction with Vacasca was not good. I sent questions before the trip with regards to kitchen supplies and got, what seemed to be, automated responses. I wound up taking unnecessary items. The check-in process was not smooth. My name was not in the list at the guard house. Fortunately he allowed us to enter. We had a question with how to get the front door code to open. I called Vacasca and got a response 2 hours later. Fortunately we had figured out how to open the door. Note: Once the code is entered, both door handles must be turned in order to open the door. Bottom line. House was good for our 3 days trip, but I will not rent another property that is managed by Vacasa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Jennie A.

Roomy

Here's the pros..Plenty of room for our family which included parents, two teenagers, older son and his wife and baby and the aunt.. So the upstairs king took the one couple and baby, the bottom level had two bunk rooms so the teenagers took one and the aunt took the other and the parents had the floor king. All had their own bathrooms and there was an extra in the laundry room right off the kitchen. Cons: dirty! Literally trash and food in the couch, food under the couch, Easter stuff under one of the beds... EASTER! Dried dog poop in the upstairs loft area. Numerous pet stains on all the carpets. We of course reported it and took pictures and submitted them and the company was very nice throughout the process. Just disappointed that for the amount of money we paid the place was superficially cleaned. Also if you're playing on staying more than two days bring extra trash can liners as they only give you two. Overall it accommodated everyone, plenty of room to move around and separate and close(not walkable) but close in driving distance to downtown Helen, which is why we went!
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10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Family stay in Helen

The location was great being that close to Helen, but not in the middle of the traffic

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

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

Family time

It was very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Great Home

We were out and about everyday and the house was perfect for us. Especially the corn hole. If you are staying in the house more than going out you might have more complaints but we loved it.

8/10 Good

STEVI G.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Very accommodating for our family trip to Helen. We ran into some issues, but the property manager was helpful in trying to remedy them.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley O.

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

Great place and peaceful location

Stayed for a family weekend away. Everyone enjoyed the place. Downtown Helen was beautiful. Saw 3 bears and us Florida people saw a little snow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Nice time

We had a nice family vacation. Nice accommodations, large house and had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024