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On the Chattahoochee River-Walk to Downtown Alpine Helen

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Perched on the historic Chattahoochee River, The Retreat offers a serene escape from downtown Helen's bustle. Enjoy outdoor lounging areas, a covered screened sitting space, and an eight-person dining table under the stars. With high ceilings and river views from the large deck, this retreat is perfect for family gatherings or getaways with friends.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

On the Chattahoochee River-Walk to Downtown Alpine Helen

Located right on the historic Chattahoochee River, just three blocks from downtown Helen, this newly remodeled property offers lots of outdoor lounging areas. The Retreat in just a few blocks from downtown Helen, but away from the congestion. Featuring an open floor plan, high ceilings and a large deck overlooking the river, it's a perfect place for a large family gathering or a get away for three or four couples. Right next door we also have the two bedroom Helen Riverside Cabin, VRBO property #267883. If you have a really big family group, rent both and be side by side! There is a covered, screened sitting area, fire pit, horseshoe pitch, eight person outdoor dining table and more. There is a handicap ramp and the downstairs bathroom is handicapped equipped. The kitchen is fully equipped, there is a TV in each bedroom and a 50" flat screen TV in the living room. The maximum number of guests is eight adults. There is an extra full size bed, suitable for two additional children. The parking area is limited to a maximum of five cars. No pets. No smoking or vaping inside the house. For the security of the property and safety of our guests, there are security cameras outside the house, but there are absolutely no cameras inside. To avoid additional charges, please be accurate with the number of guests in your party when making your reservation. After your final payment and two days prior to your arrival, we will send a welcome email with everything you need for check in.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

No pets. No smoking, no vaping inside the house. Guests are responsible for any damage beyond normal wear tear.
After final payment and two days prior to your arrival, we will send a welcome email with everything you need for check in.
Complete check in information will be sent to you two days prior to your arrival date.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

On the Chattahoochee River-Walk to Downtown Alpine Helen Helen

About the area

Located in Helen, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Alpine Mini Golf and Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee River. Travelling with kids? Consider Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Mt. Yonah Book Exchange. 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

  • Helen_UnicoiHillPark_553248621532656547-2
    Unicoi Hill Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Unicoi State Park showing a bay or harbor
    Unicoi State Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Helen_HelenFesthalle_553248621587587020-5-2
    Helen Festhalle
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Helen_AlpineHelen-WhiteCountyConventionandVisitorsBureau_553248621561884251-2
    Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Helen Festhalle
    14 min walk
  • Hofbrauhaus Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
    19 min walk
  • The Troll Tavern
    11 min walk
  • Two Tire Tavern
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Chattahoochee River-Walk to Downtown Alpine Helen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On the Chattahoochee River-Walk to Downtown Alpine Helen?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at On the Chattahoochee River-Walk to Downtown Alpine Helen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Chattahoochee River-Walk to Downtown Alpine Helen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the Chattahoochee River-Walk to Downtown Alpine Helen located?

This family-friendly Helen holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee River, Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center. Unicoi State Park and Helen Festhalle are also within 15 minutes.

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On the Chattahoochee River-Walk to Downtown Alpine Helen Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Great stay!

Awesome location, clean property and availability of second property next door was exactly what we needed for our large group. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie I.

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

Wonderful Place to Stay!!!!!

Couldn’t have ask for a better place to say nor a better location. We had the best time staying here…from the convenience of walking downtown, sitting outside watching the tubers and or just relaxing outside, this is the place. Kitchen was stocked and we even enjoyed a night of grilling out. Hope we have the opportunity to stay in Helen again because we will want to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic location!

Our family loved this location on the river. Great fishing, even with the tubers floating through.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Yearly family vacation

We visit Helen every June for a long weekend. We truly enjoyed staying at this property. Had everything we needed and was in a great riverfront location. Walking distance to Helen is a great plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

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

Would Highly Recommend

Great stay. Everything was clean and spacious enough for 7 adults. For me it was the best stocked kitchen with pots, pans, plate, cups, utensils, etc… of any VRBO I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mini Family Vacay

Excellent location, great hosts, close proximity to everything! Who can ask for more! We will come back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Oktoberfest 2023

Wonderful property and location! Had everything we needed and plenty of room. We love Helen and Oktoberfest. This property will be on our list for future visits!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

River Stay

We enjoyed being right on river. Nice deck and outdoor area. Short walk to town. Owner was helpful. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

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

Fun convenient family spot right on the river

Awesome family spot right on the river with plenty of games and outside spaces. We had a wonderful family get together and the nephews loved it! The kitchen was very well equipped with a nice gas grill as well. We all said we hope to make it back home again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

McCormick

Location is great. House is perfect for our needs! Love the kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime G.

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

Great home!

The owners were gracious enough to open their home to my family due hurricane Milton. It was very last minute and they were able to accommodate us! The location is amazing! We walked to everything and even went fishing in the river. So grateful to have stayed here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi W.

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

Fun for everyone!

There is something so soothing when you awaken to the sound of river water. This house was so relaxing. The big porch facing the river was great to sit and relax. For cooking on site there are plenty pots,pans and dinnerware for our group. This is the best ever location, house and vaca for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda K., Devine, Texas/USA

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

Thanksgiving 80th birthday

It was the perfect property to enjoy family and celebrate a special birthday. Family living in the area could drop by and visit. Living in Texas it was a special time. We were away from the hustle and bustle of Helen, but only a short walk to enjoy the festivities. Being Thanksgiving week, it was quicker to walk than drive and pay for parking. Was even able to visit family graves in Tocooa. Hosts were so accommodating and provided many amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed on this property for October fest.The last 5 years, it is an amazing property.And an amazing location , well worth the cost. It is walking distance to everything so no need for any vehicles. Really the perfect place for october fest.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynnis G.

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

Creekside Cabin

Great cabin and perfect spot to stay on the creek!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is big and spacious. Stocked well and had Lots of outdoor seating and spaces for plenty of people. Also has lots of parking for multiple vehicles.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

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

Great place!

Wonderful place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kimberly k.

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

Great location!

It was a great place to stay. I would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy p.

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

Family Vacation

Excellent cabin! Lots of room for all 8 of us. We had a large group and had 4 cabins on the same street. Very convenient to the town of Helen. I would recommend this cabin for anyone who wants to stay in Helen
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hellen M.

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

Great stay! Right next to the river. Loved it. No complaints!

Would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G., Boston , USA

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

Awesome Stay!

Great location which allows a quick walk to downtown Helen! Host was awesome and quick to respond. Would highly recommend as a great place for a large family or group of friends to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

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

Family time

Great vacation with family. Home was perfect for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri W.

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

Perfect place to stay!

What a great rental! Just enjoyed a fabulous weekend. Close to town and the place is fantastic. We look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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

Oktoberfest Weekend

Great place! Perfect weekend to hang with friends and enjoy Oktoberfest. Just a bit on the warm side though but the river made up for it😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY N.

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

Awesome stay Family

It was great they had everything they came and picked up the trash like 3 times while we were therei totally will rent again we go every year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024