Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
6 min walk
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
14 min walk
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living room
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Dog-friendly waterfront condo with furnished patio & fireplace - right in town
Rivers Edge #502
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You'll be spoiled for choice at this charming second-floor condo located right in the heart of the alpine-themed town of Helen! Enjoy a full kitchen, a fireplace for those chilly winter nights, and a furnished patio overlooking the river.
Walk to local shops and restaurants, go fishing or tubing on the Chattahoochee River, or enjoy one of the local festivals including the annual Oktoberfest held just up the street at the Helen Festhalle.
This condo offers a variety of desirable amenities including free WiFi, a well-equipped kitchen, and a private patio where you can enjoy your morning coffee and watch for passing kayakers on the river. The family dog is also welcome to join in the fun for an additional nightly fee.
If you're traveling with a larger group, there are also two adjacent condos (402 and 702) that can be rented to accommodate parties of up to 16.
Enjoy a little rest and relaxation at this quiet getaway in northeast Georgia. Book today!
*Please note that this condo is located on the second floor; there are stairs but no elevator.
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.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
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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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Helen
Located in Helen, this condo 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. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Mt. Yonah Book Exchange are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Helen, GA
What's nearby
Helen Festhalle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 89 min drive
Restaurants
Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - 2 min walk
Circle K - 9 min walk
Spice 55 Thai and Sushi restaurant - 9 min walk
La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - 5 min walk
Pink Pig Southern BBQ - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Dog-friendly waterfront condo with furnished patio & fireplace - right in town pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Dog-friendly waterfront condo with furnished patio & fireplace - right in town?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog-friendly waterfront condo with furnished patio & fireplace - right in town?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dog-friendly waterfront condo with furnished patio & fireplace - right in town 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.
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10 Excellent
Aimee L.
16 June 2025
Beautiful view.
Great location. Even though it is off the main street the view of the river made up for it.
Aimee L.
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6/10 Okay
Tammy E.
22 July 2025
Not what I was expecting.
The view of the river.
Tammy E.
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10/10 Excellent
Tiny M.
14 July 2025
Wish 10 Stars was an option
From the day we booked to the day we checked out this experience was perfect! The property is walking distance to every single thing you could want to do downtown! The property itself is beautiful, clean, in a perfect location with a beautiful river view, and very quiet!! We almost felt like we never left home!! I highly recommend this property and company to anyone looking to stay in Helen!!! We will forever book them for all of our travels!
Tiny M.
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10/10 Excellent
Erica W.
15 October 2024
Oktoberfest Weekend
We had a great stay. The location was excellent. You are only a few minutes walk to everything. The view of the river was so relaxing in the morning while drinking coffee. Would definitely stay here again.
The location is perfect to walk everywhere. The VRBO was clean and comfortable. We would stay there again.
Michael W.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Patricia D.
17 August 2025
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The inside of the condo was clean and cool! But as much money that I paid for just three days !! WAS NOT WORTH It!!!!!!! First I have never seen so many spider webs in all my life in one place especially the main floor and the steps were so awful dirty spider webs everywhere!!! It was rediculous!!!! The very small deck was rediculous we brought our own chairs and had NO ROOM whatsoever!!! And the green algae come on somebody really needs to take the time and pressure wash the deck and allll th nasty penguin poop my god it was just disgusting!! Literally disgusting! And it definitely needs a good paint job ! I mean it could b a nice place if whoever owns this place is chap more for inside when the outside is just as important as the inside!! If I was driving by and was looking for a place to stay and looked at the outside of this place I would keep on going! Seriously please either clean it up or I will b telling people that I know don’t waste yr time or money on this place!!!!
Patricia D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Marian F.
28 October 2024
Great Location
If you want to be in the middle of the action, this unit is perfect for walking in and around Helen!
Marian F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Kellye B.
14 April 2024
Nice condo
This condo is spacious and is right on the river while being in a perfect location in town. It was very clean had everything we needed.
Kellye B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay
Stephanie S.
24 October 2023
Convenient Location
We love the location and the ability to walk to town. Love the view.
Me my wife and kids whom are adults stayed in the rental which was very clean close to everything and being beside the river was very comfortable will be trying to return when warmer weather
Nick M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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It was a great location! In the middle of everything. It was right on the river but we couldn’t sit out on the balcony and enjoy it. It was very dirty mostly with bird mess everywhere that had not been cleaned in a long time.
Koren C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Justin H.
12 October 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Perfect for helen
Very nice little place. Right in town and right on the river. Could use a little updating but overall very well. Kinda short on kitchen utensils for there was only 3 forks and 2 spoons.
The tv in the master didn’t work but honestly who needs a tv when your on vacation. Will definitely stay again!!
The only thing we didn't like was that we couldn't go out on the patio because of all the pigeon poop. Everything else was great. 5-10 minute walk to the center of town.
David R.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
4/10 Poor
Christopher B.
1 January 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Previous stay
We arrived to the property with no direction on how to get to the unit. Once we entered we found that the floor in the unit to be sticky, we had to clean all the floors. Doors in the unit were broken, held to gether by drywall screws. All the doors in the bedroom areas did not close, saftey concern if you have small children.
Christopher B.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay
Shanna M.
29 December 2022
Mediocre
When we first entered the unit, we saw a sandy debris on the floor. It turns out the floors had been redone the day before, and all the debris had not been cleaned. The sofa bed in the living room should not count as a bed, as the "mattress" was about 2 inches thick, and the metal support rods could easily be felt through it. Dog beds are much more supportive! We needed to wash the King sheets. They washed up well but took hours (multiple cycles) to dry, so don't count on doing any laundry unless you're committed to hanging around for several hours. The location was nice and having a bathroom for each room was great.
When we pulled up the building looked abandoned. All the buildings in the area looked abandoned except the major chain hotels. That being said the apartment was fairly nice. It was very spacious. It had 3 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms. We only needed 1 so there was more then enough room. All the condos in the building look like they were converted hotel rooms. There are 3 doors that say 502 which you can use. The code for the door to enter is on the main door.
The bed was actually pretty comfortable, even though it isn't newer. It was very clean but dated. Everything looks worn down, but as I said clean. The location is great. We were stopping through for Oktoberfest and we were able to walk to all locations. We stopped at a few wineries and took in a hike. The area is beautiful. It was too cold but your right down the street from 2 tubing companies. So overall was a good stay.
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
2/10 Terrible
Laura V.
26 December 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Not good!
We arrived at 7 pm at night on a Friday, and there was a broken plumbing pipe in the building, and no water. We were told it would take a couple of hours to repair. Well, 1 pm the next day arrived and still no water. Communication was horrible. Waiting for updates since early morning and the local staff was no where to be found. We were supposed to check out on Monday, and had to leave the property and rent another location since I was not even offered a different place to move to with my family and kids.
This unit is extremely old. The king mattress feels completely broken, literally had to lay in the middle of the bed or I slid off. The other bedroom mattress squeaks anytime you turn over.
In addition to terrible beds there is no way to make it dark in the rooms. The master has 2 pieces of curtains with a white sheer middle, lights blare through so it is not dark at all!! Other bedroom has 1980’s blinds that are light colored and again, it’s extremely bright in the bedroom.
The walls are so thin I could literally hear people sneezing, urinating, you name it.
Upon entering unit we made drinks and had food out, we stepped away and the globe on kitchen ceiling fan it feel off and busted everywhere, including the counter and in our drinks and food. The whole fan was wobbling.
We reported this, we cleaned glass up and went to the deck but it was covered in bird poop, absolutely disgusting!!! We could not enjoy it sit out there and this is half the reason I rented it, for the view!!! There is no way this was cleaned upon our arrival, it was absolutely disgusting.
This unit is outdated, it is clearly not owned by anyone, it’s hap hazardly decorated.
Do not stay here, it’s not worth it whatsoever.
Danielle S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Elizabeth
13 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Updated and spacious. Great view of the river with several deck options. The sofa bed has a very thin and stained mattress. Could use a washable mattress pad. Other beds were comfortable Definitely walkable to Helen’s attractions and the park.Easy walk to tubing and mini golf.
Elizabeth
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good
Jeffery W.
6 August 2022
Convenient to Everything
The condo is spacious and within walking distance of downtown Helen, the Georgia Mountain Coaster, the Helen Water Park, and is right on the banks of the Chattahoochee River where you can sit in a swing or in the cool water of the river and watch the tubers in the summer or just listen to the running water over the rocks every other season of the year.
Jeffery W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good
Sandra T.
31 March 2022
View of water was great
Pros: Loved the location!!! Right on river. Loved the third bathroom. Plenty of room for my family of five. Walking distance to everything.
Cons: limited parking- it said I had two spaces. There were none open. Floor in kitchen looked like it had some water damage at some point. It was peeling /buckling around the island -dishwasher area.
Gave 4 stars cause location outweighed the floor issue.