Title: Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! Apartment in Helen with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Interior - Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! (Helen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116400000/116398500/116398487/d16c4d9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! (Helen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116400000/116398500/116398487/ae255661.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Interior - Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! (Helen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116400000/116398500/116398487/5c3acc53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! (Helen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116400000/116398500/116398487/d908a2c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Interior - Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! (Helen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116400000/116398500/116398487/585f532d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4796 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! Apartment in Helen with kitchen and balcony This smoke-free apartment building features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The apartment features a balcony and a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a bath. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Free offsite parking - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Family friendly - Free cot ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45320000/45318200/45318129/a6a98f6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown Helen suite with flatscreen TV, WiFi, and central AC Helen - 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Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=116398485&PinnedHotelID=116398485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:00 AM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[apartment\] Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Free cots are available on request at the property ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted 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 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. ### Property is also known as Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! Helen Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! Apartment Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! Apartment Helen ## About the area Helen is home to this apartment. 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. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Mt. Yonah Book Exchange are also worth visiting. 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