Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
9 min walk
Helen Festhalle
20 min walk
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River
Gaze out at the Chattahoochee River from just about every room. Open the windows and listen to the rippling flow of the water. Breathe the fresh air and enjoy the view from the deck or from the hot tub!
This cabin has fully-equipped kitchen and gas grill on the deck for meals cooked at home. Would you rather eat out? River Retreat is within walking distance to downtown Helen! Should you decide to cook and eat at the cabin, the cabinets are filled with all the cookware, dinnerware and glassware you will need. Come coffee time, you have the option of using the standard drip coffee maker or the one-cup Keurig found in the cupboards.
The cozy couch is the perfect spot to snuggle up near the gas fireplace on chilly evenings. There is a streaming TV for your entertainment, so don't forget to bring your channel subscription login information.
Bring some quarters with you and relive the 80's with a game of Pac-man or any of the other 28 games on the arcade machine upstairs.
The main floor king bedroom has a bath with a walk-in shower. The upstairs king bedroom shares a bath with the guests staying in the loft. This bath features a shower/tub combination and the television is for playing DVDs only. In the loft there is a full size bed for two and a futon for one.
This cabin has the perfect parking for those riding or bringing motorcycles up to the mountains. Please note that River Retreat has 23 steps from parking to the front door. Pets are not allowed at River Retreat.
• Minimum Age Requirement: River Retreat is available to families or to guests 21 years or older. • Parking: Space is available for 3 vehicles. • Access: The road and driveway are paved • Pets: Pets are not allowed at River Retreat. • Location: 1.2 miles to downtown Helen. Cabin on the River is located directly behind the Helen Water Park on the opposite side of the Chattahoochee River. • Steps: The cabin is built on stilts and there are 20+ steps from the parking area up to the front door.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
About the area
Helen
Located in Helen, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alpine Mini Golf and Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards. Travelling with kids? Consider Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Mt. Yonah Book Exchange. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Helen Festhalle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - 15 min walk
Circle K - 12 min walk
Pink Pig Southern BBQ - 9 min walk
The Troll Tavern - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River located?
This family-friendly Helen cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Chattahoochee River and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. Alpine Mini Golf and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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This place was all we expected it to be. Convenient to all the sights but felt very private. Lovely place to just sit in the river and enjoy the nature.
The cabin is right on the river and was very nice! It is close to down town Helen but still seemed private! We even sat in the hot tub while listening to the river and it was so relaxing!
Overall our stay way very relaxing and quiet. Just what my wife and I needed. Thanks!
Randy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Carey C.
26 June 2025
Helen summer vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great stay in downtown Helen, yet has enough privacy. Georgia Mountain Rentals staff was very friendly and great to deal with. Would stay here again!
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4/10 Poor
Rich H.
9 September 2025
Great location, not great interior upkeep
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Upstairs bath tub and shower does not work. Burned out bulbs in the loft. Game in loft wasn’t working, maintenance came and ran an extension cord to a new plug and got it to work then you have to pay to play it🤦🏼♀️ was clean-ish. Could definitely use a sweep or mop under the tables and beds. Hanging lights had a lot of dead bugs. Did contact the rental company. They came out and looked at the issues but could only fix the game.
Rich H.
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10/10 Excellent
Jeanetta H.
21 June 2025
Great Family Retreat
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very relaxing and peaceful. The whole family enjoyed the river front property. My Grandson enjoyed fishing and we all enjoyed looking for river finds. The cabin was very clean, beautiful decor. Bedding very comfortable. Everything enjoyable. We will be returning.Five star rating.
Customer service 10 stars from Georgia mountain rentals
Nancy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
cindy s.
29 July 2025
Our Summertime River Retreat
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Finally got to stay at River Retreat with GMR. First of all, the Concierge Service was awesome! Arrived to all of our groceries already in the fridge or neatly displayed on the counters. The rental was immaculately clean. Mornings were spent with a cup of coffee and listening to the river. Daytime was spent relaxing in the river, evenings were grilling on the covered back porch and then soaking in the hot tub.Of course, a couple of trips into town for some shopping and hanging out at Paul's our favorite.I cannot say enough good things about GMR Staff. Always so helpful and accommodating. We will definitely rent River Retreat again!
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10/10 Excellent
Janson K.
14 April 2025
Family Friendly Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved the location, overall vibe, and family friendly activities inside and out. Walkable to downtown Helen which was amazing for a family with 3 young kids. Management was super responsive, helpful and kind. THANK YOU!!
Janson K.
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10/10 Excellent
Melissa F.
18 March 2025
March visit to Helen
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Weekend stay in quiet end of town. The cabin has a beautiful view of the river. Many amenities included. Clean property. Loved listening to the river while sitting in the hot tub.
River Retreat was a great stay. Beds were comfortable, cabin was cozy, and conveniently located. The kitchen was not well stocked and the upstairs TV wouldn’t work throughout our trip. Everything else was great!