Located in the heart of Helen, Rivers Edge #402 offers a serene escape. This condo features a full kitchen, fireplace, and a furnished patio overlooking the Chattahoochee River. Enjoy WiFi, an outdoor dining area with river views and parking for two vehicles.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire condo
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 51174 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Dog-Friendly Waterfront Getaway with Fireplace, Full Kitchen, & Furnished Patio
Rivers Edge #402
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Perfect for a relaxing break from the rat race, this condo, located in the heart of the Bavarian-themed town of Helen, features a full kitchen, fireplace, and a furnished patio overlooking the Chattahoochee.
For a small nightly fee, one family dog can come along and walk with you to almost everything in town, including restaurants, gift shops, and exciting events including the annual Oktoberfest. Slip into your hiking boots and hit the trails of Unicoi State Park, just three miles north, or indulge in some summertime tubing on the Chattahoochee River.
Not only does this home boast an incredible riverside location, up to six guests will enjoy a variety of amenities including a wood-burning fireplace for those chilly winter nights, free WiFi, a well-equipped kitchen, and an outdoor dining area with views of the river.
If you're traveling with a larger group, there are also two other adjacent condos available (502 and 702) that can be rented to accommodate parties of up to 16.
Book this picturesque condo for your next family vacation in northeast Georgia.
**Construction on the outside of the building will be in affect until May 15, 2026 **
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. This rental is located on floor 1.
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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the condo: 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
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
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
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing 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
Unit size: 1,174 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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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 1. Weight limit: 50 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
About the area
Located in Helen, this condo is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee River, while Helen Festhalle and Black Bear Dinner Theatre are cultural highlights. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Alpine Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and rock climbing. Visit our Helen travel guide
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Helen Arts & Heritage Center
9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Unicoi Hill Park
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree)
89 min drive
Restaurants
Campfire Gather Round
4 min walk
Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
2 min walk
Two Tire Tavern
11 min walk
Helen Festhalle
4 min walk
Cowboys & Angels
8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Dog-Friendly Waterfront Getaway with Fireplace, Full Kitchen, & Furnished Patio pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Dog-Friendly Waterfront Getaway with Fireplace, Full Kitchen, & Furnished Patio?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly Waterfront Getaway with Fireplace, Full Kitchen, & Furnished Patio?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly Waterfront Getaway with Fireplace, Full Kitchen, & Furnished Patio?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dog-Friendly Waterfront Getaway with Fireplace, Full Kitchen, & Furnished Patio located?
Located in the heart of Helen, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Helen Festhalle. Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within 10 minutes.
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Dog-Friendly Waterfront Getaway with Fireplace, Full Kitchen, & Furnished Patio Reviews
Reviews
Very good
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Perfect place to stay for Oktoberfest. Close to everything, clean and quiet. Check in was quick and easy. We would book again without question
stephanie m.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mindy B.
27 Jun 2024
Location
This unit is Location Location. You can park and walk. It is a little dated but had all the necessities you need for a stay with the exception of washer/dryer. The Park and Cool River tubing are right up the road. And it is pet friendly.
The location was perfect for walking to restaurants and shopping. The unit was in a high foot traffic area close to stairs and entrance causing too much noise at night. Overall good value for cost.
Wonderful place to stay. Walking distance to everything. Tubing within walking distance and mountain roller coaster across the road and town not far from walking distance. Plenty of places to eat. Place was super clean. Nice to have three full baths. We took a small dog which was nice. Accommodations were great for a long weekend. Only negative we found was there was no washer and dryer but could be because they're replacing them. Not sure. I would recommend this place to my family and friends
Location was perfect (walking distance to everything). Clean and pretty much well maintained. Never found the dumpster to throw away our trash when we left. Would have been nice to have a working washer & dryer but not a deal breaker.
The condo is in a great location! It was so easy to walk to all of the nearby attractions. It was very clean at check-in. It was very cold during our stay and the heat seemed to struggle a bit. However, the fire place was great for both ambience and warmth. It might be helpful to have runners or rugs for the colder months. The property manager and local team were fantastic in their response when the cold temps caused issues with pipes. Overall, we enjoyed our stay!
We had a wonderful time at this property! The location is great and being right on the river is very nice. Property could use a little updating (flooring is a bit rough) but it was clean and a wonderful place to stay.
Our stay was perfect it was off the river and in the heart of Helen. Back patio you can watch the river and out the front door you can walk to all the restaurants and stores.
Aaron D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
JOAN B.
24 Sept 2024
Wedding weekend
A simple little apartment right on the river, very cozy. Easy walking distance to down town. Great value!
JOAN B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eugene S.
14 Nov 2023
Short quick get away great place to stay
This is a great house for two parent couples and small children. Two full BRs with roll out. Three full baths!!! Awesome!!
Eugene S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
john C.
20 Jul 2023
Location, location, location
Location. The 2 BR was a little dated but being in Helen knowing its an older town, our expectations were definitely exceeded. We even left something behind and Vacasa was super attentive and shipped our item out promptly. We would definitely recommend and stay here again.
john C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
angela
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was ideal for what we needed. I couldn't have made a better choice. Thank you!!
The only thing I would suggest would be to get a tall barstool table for outside and tall chairs, so you can enjoy the view. We cannot enjoy the view because of the balcony.
Overall it was a great spot right in the middle of town. The condo is dated and could use some updating but clean. Seating in the living area needs more relaxing seats maybe 2 love seats or even a small sectional like from IKEA since it's a smaller area.
Jason W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Rene E.
15 Nov 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Nope
Was bad
Rene E.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Douglas M.
21 Nov 2019
Stay away.
Nothing
Douglas M.
Verified
8/10 Good
David J.
12 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
The condo was clean and we didn't have any pets. We stayed during colder climate and the heater worked fine except it didn't seem to warm the main living area whereas the bedrooms got hot. The worst part was check-in. The door lock code we were provided did not work. We drove 8 hours from Florida which put our arrival at 8:00 p.m.and trying to reach someone/human was impossible. The contact phone number we were given was to some other property manager who obviously couldn't help us. When we contacted someone at VRBO there was a terrible language barrier due to the person speaking very broken English and he also put us on hold for better than 12 minutes. After several texts back and forth with the AI program we were finally given a door lock code that worked. Overall it took us almost an hour to finally get into the unit.
David J.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
erica
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Old beds, no shower liners, TV in queen bed bedroom didn't work. Not enough towels