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Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more

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Living area
Golf
Outdoor dining
Outdoor spa tub
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12247.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Helen Festhalle
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more

Alpine Retreat

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This two-story luxury home has so much comfort and character, you and your party may never want to leave! This forest villa hosts lots of modern amenities that you're going to love, from the jetted tub to the game room and pool table. Enjoy that first-morning coffee out on the spacious deck overlooking the neighboring golf course then put the full kitchen to use to cook up a big mess of pancakes for friends and family. The large living area provides all the space and seating you'll need for movie night on the flatscreen TV, and the upstairs loft is just the place to get in a good book by yourself. After a day of exploring the Helen area, take a dip in the private hot tub to relax those tired limbs. And since this home is dog-friendly, even your canine companions are welcome to join in on the fun!

What's Nearby:
Take your group for a day out on the greens at Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club, just over a mile from the property, or drive just two and a half miles to go out on a hike on Unicoi Lake Trail. You can also go into downtown Helen, three miles from your front door, to find a wide variety of activities such as waterparks, museums, and restaurants. During the summer you can even experience Cool River Tubing on the Chattahoochee River! Smithgall Woods State Park is just seven miles away and is full of fishing, hiking, dog-romping, and miles of stunning, natural beauty you can only find here in Georgia.

Things to Know:
Free Wifi
Full kitchen
Dogs under 35lbs welcome
Hot tub

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 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 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Georgia
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest, while Helen Festhalle and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 8 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddy S Restauran - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Spice 55 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly house w/ private hot tub, gas fireplace, game room, & much more located?

This family-friendly Helen holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chattahoochee National Forest, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Mini Golf. Chattahoochee River and Unicoi State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 62 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

STEVI G.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Very accommodating for our family trip to Helen. We ran into some issues, but the property manager was helpful in trying to remedy them.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venita W.

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

Alpine Retreat

The property was gorgeous, very roomy. Helen is one of my family’s favorite places and this was very convenient to all the attractions. A very peaceful and tranquil setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley O.

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

Great place and peaceful location

Stayed for a family weekend away. Everyone enjoyed the place. Downtown Helen was beautiful. Saw 3 bears and us Florida people saw a little snow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Rachel H.

Read the fine print.

House was a great layout for our extended family especially for teens to have the downstairs. Internet was pretty spotty. Saw a few roaches. Generous in allowing up to four dogs. Close to downtown but steep roads to house. Pool is hard to find. If you decide to bring fewer pets be sure to tell them BEFORE you check out if you want to be reimbursed. We didn’t know that so they won’t reimburse. Maybe bring your own pillows.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Nice time

We had a nice family vacation. Nice accommodations, large house and had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Gorgeous Home

ALL the room for Our Large family! The Decks were incredibly roomy and spacious! Loved the Home!
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4/10 Poor

Thomas B.

Pretty house but a few major complications.

PROS: Nice house design, spacious back porch, nicely furnished, comfortable beds. CONS: Water Heater kept tripping, Oven didn't work, Internet router had a loose wire and would keep going out, very few towels for number of people and days rented, had to purchase our own toilet paper and paper towels for number of days and people renting (not a deal breaker on that one), very difficult to throw garbage in the outside cans due to the puddling in the driveway and the way the bin is designed to open and have to pull the cans out...probably for bear protection, but really gross.
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8/10 Good

Amanda L.

Nice stay

There was plenty of space for all 12 of us. Everyone felt the beds were comfortable. The porches, hottub, and grill were nice. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spacious house. Great location in Helen.

We had a great, brief stay here in Helen! The house is very comfortable and well maintained. It was very clean. Would stay again for sure! We didn’t receive the docusign document for gate access. We had to reach out to Vacasa to get that after arrival. You cannot get gate passes /access without completing that. Other than that hiccup, our stay was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Cheryl F.

Family Vacation

My siblings and their families met at Alpine Retreat for a family vacation. We had such a good time. The house was perfect for this. Plenty of room for everyone both together and for time apart. We hope to come back again! You won't be sorry choosing Alpine Retreat.
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10/10 Excellent

Hollie K.

This home is beautiful.

The pictures did not do this home justice. It was gorgeous. Helen is a beautiful area and there is always something fun to do.
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8/10 Good

Rickey K.

Family Reunion

Big house, we had 12 people for a family reunion. Lots of room, nice decks for sitting outside and reminiscing. Very nice area, pretty subdivision. Close to town and Cleveland GA. (Nearest Walmart! LOL) Only big negatives are weak WIFI signal (hard to watch TV) and seems water heater may not be large enough (we ran out of hot water during showers.) Overall, we give it a 9 out of 10.

10/10 Excellent

jason l.

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

Nice getaway

Great property, lots of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Highly recommended

Very well maintained. Easy access. Not too close to neighbors. I was able to order thru Instacart. I have no complaints about this property
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6/10 Okay

Jennie A.

Roomy

Here's the pros..Plenty of room for our family which included parents, two teenagers, older son and his wife and baby and the aunt.. So the upstairs king took the one couple and baby, the bottom level had two bunk rooms so the teenagers took one and the aunt took the other and the parents had the floor king. All had their own bathrooms and there was an extra in the laundry room right off the kitchen. Cons: dirty! Literally trash and food in the couch, food under the couch, Easter stuff under one of the beds... EASTER! Dried dog poop in the upstairs loft area. Numerous pet stains on all the carpets. We of course reported it and took pictures and submitted them and the company was very nice throughout the process. Just disappointed that for the amount of money we paid the place was superficially cleaned. Also if you're playing on staying more than two days bring extra trash can liners as they only give you two. Overall it accommodated everyone, plenty of room to move around and separate and close(not walkable) but close in driving distance to downtown Helen, which is why we went!
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10/10 Excellent

Teddy M.

Great Stay

One mile from golf course. Two miles from town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amy P.

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

Beautiful home perfect for large families

The house is beautiful and the location is perfect. We loved having a pool table to play on and for everyone to have their own space. Our only issue was that the hot tub didn't work properly and this was one of the reasons we booked this house. We would absolutely stay here again if they got the hot tub fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriella Z.

Beautiful cabin, great views!!!

An amazing place to relax and have great fun. From the minute we pulled into driveway and parked we were smiling. The place is perfect. The inside much bigger than we thought!! The decor is perfect and well "loved". Couches were comfy, beds great, and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking!! Everyone from 10-47 found common ground at the poker table. I can’t remember the last time we had so much fun as a family. We’re already trying to decide the best time to come back! Thank you for an amazing place with so much character to enjoy!!!

10/10 Excellent

Geancarlo L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful house but the cleaning service is not to good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Love this house

Perfect for our family of 4 & 3 dogs. We all had our own space. The hot tub was relaxing & beds very comfortable. Beautiful home.
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Best Mini Christmas trip!!!

This home was perfect for our family of 7. We had plenty of room and the lay out was great since we had teenagers. They had their own little kitchen area and game room downstairs with their bedrooms joining into that space as well. They had a blast!!! We decided to make memories this year for Christmas instead of spending money on gifts. We did several activities while we were here in Helen. We even had visits from all types of wildlife- deer- woodpeckers - chipmunks and squirrels. We will rent this place again. It was wonderful!!🎄☃️🌲❄️⛄️🌲

8/10 Good

Jenni S.

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

Great place, nice location.

Beautiful views, nice neighborhood, really close to Helen. Very clean, with a well stocked kitchen. Plenty of bathrooms, and great parking situation. My only complaint is that the hot tub was ice cold when we arrived. We had kids that wanted to get in, but with a 4pm check in, there’s no way it’s going to be warm the first night. It really never got to the ideal temp. We could barely get it above 100degrees. Also, there are two identical bunk rooms downstairs. That’s hard to see in photos, because they are truly identical. But they are nice, with full bed on the bottom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Sandra R.

Beautiful Cabin

We loved the view and the all around deck. Cabin layout nice, plenty of space. Didn't feel we were on top of each other. TV's had lots of options for watching different shows. We had a very nice time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos B.

Rental

Great house and location, would rent again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Cindy A.

Close to Town!

I liked the close proximity to Helen!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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