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=&selected=116398487&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! ## 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) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Interior - Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! (Helen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116400000/116398500/116398487/38d59861.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/ab38b5dc.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) ![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 - Washing machine - 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! This smoke-free apartment building features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The apartment features a washing machine and a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. A balcony and a ceiling fan are among the other amenities available to guests. 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 - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Washing machine ### 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116030000/116023600/116023537/2a2f683d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Uhuburg Castle Helen - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Microwave 9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=116023537&PinnedHotelID=116023537&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Luxury Room, Hot Tub | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9590000/9585900/9585809/7cc6a7e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heidi Motel Helen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.6 Excellent 118 reviews £151 includes taxes & fees 11 Mar - 12 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=9585809&PinnedHotelID=9585809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119280000/119272200/119272198/532488c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Loreley Resort Helen - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=119272198&PinnedHotelID=119272198&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116400000/116398500/116398483/37516feb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walkable Condo 3 Mi to Unicoi State Park Helen - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=116398483&PinnedHotelID=116398483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116400000/116398500/116398470/7e4a234d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Shops & Dining: Downtown Condo in Helen Helen - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=116398470&PinnedHotelID=116398470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116400000/116398500/116398491/2705d414.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 Block to Main St & River: Downtown Helen Condo Helen - Kitchen - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=116398491&PinnedHotelID=116398491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100849300/100849252/9266d61c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Helen Cabin w/ Deck & Hot Tub < 1/2 Mi to Main St Helen - Kitchen - Dryer - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=100849252&PinnedHotelID=100849252&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100849900/100849837/71473a5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hot Tub & EV Charger: Helen Getaway w/ Views! 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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 Arts & Heritage Center and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park are also worth visiting. 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