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Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat!

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Helen Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | 800 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Single-Story Condo | 3rd-Floor Unit | In-Unit Laundry
Private Balcony
Kitchen | Keurig Coffee Maker | Cooking Basics
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Unicoi Hill Park
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat!

Alpine Lofts at Helen | < 1 Mi to River Tubing | 7 Addt'l Rentals On-Site for Larger Groups

Get the most out of your next getaway at this Helen vacation rental condo! Whether you’re in town for a festival, looking to fish on the Chattahoochee River, or simply seeking a small-town alpine escape, couples and small families will find the perfect base at this boutique 4-guest retreat. Explore shops and eateries steps away, visit Unicoi State Park, or visit one of the region’s top-rated wineries!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom: 1 king bed
- Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib

UNIT FEATURES
- Smart TVs w/ streaming services
- Dining table, office desk
- En-suite bathroom
- Private balcony

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher
- Keurig coffee maker
- Dishware & flatware, cooking basics

GENERAL
- Keyless entry, self check-in, free WiFi
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent
- Iron/board, trash bags/paper towels
- Towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans

FAQ
- Additional vacation rentals on-site

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story condo, 3rd-floor unit
- Stairs required to access

PARKING
- Community parking lot

ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS:
- Traveling with a larger group? There are 7 other identical properties available on-site. If you are interested in booking multiple units together, please reach out for availability and coordination

-- THE LOCATION --

- Walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants & festivals
- Near tubing & fishing on Chattahoochee River, waterfall trails, wineries
- 3 miles to Unicoi State Park
- 0.3 miles to Georgia Mountain Coaster
- 2 miles to Valhalla Resort & Golf Club
- 94 miles to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int’l Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story condo is located on the 3rd floor and requires using stairs to access
- There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Helen

Helen is home to this condo. Helen Festhalle and Black Bear Dinner Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alpine Mini Golf and Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park are also worth visiting.
Map
Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Festhalle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Unicoi Hill Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Two Tire Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat!?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! on 4 July 2026 start from NZ$245, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to River + Shops: Downtown Helen Retreat! located?

Situated in Helen, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Helen Festhalle and Chattahoochee River. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Unicoi Hill Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in Helen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky w.

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

Helen Getaway

Really nice and super updated accommodations! Perfect location to walk to most places in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kesha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean. The location was great. The check-in/check-out process was a breeze. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gopens

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

Perfect

Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Fun times

Great location easy to everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley C.

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

Great place

The loft itself was new and clean and spacious. Comfy bed too. Helen was very crowded but we headed up to the mountains nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perry P.

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

Anniversary in the upper room

Need a little bit more lighting in the bedroom overall. What a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri-Ann V.

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

Great Location!

I really enjoyed my stay at Alpine Lofts. The location was in the perfect spot to be in walking distance of everything. The only thing that would have made it better was a private parking spot bc I have MS and parking was very limited and a dresser. I like to unpack my bags and without a dresser, my clothes were spread on the little table in the bedroom. Me and my partner really enjoyed our stay otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

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

Great Place

A4 was very spacious and clean! The location was perfect! Our only complaints were parking (not a lot of parking around the building…all the parking was taken when we arrived..we had to pay $10 to park 2 blocks away) and the smell going up to the room was horrible (I think the smell from the Cuban restaurant was filling the hallway). Other than that, we had a great stay! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin B.

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

Perfect location

The check in/out process was so easy. The location is PERFECT, and the property is so clean. You can walk to everything in Helen. Parking is also right there which is so nice. We really enjoyed our stay there. Our only complaint is if you have loud neighbors you’re going to hear them, we had a noise machine for at night and that was our saving grace. Overall such a nice place though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eli C.

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

Spacious loft apartment

Lovely space and perfect location. Was surprised no toiletry items as one would expect in a hotel. Not a deal breaker with Betty’s country store a 5 minute walk but small touches go far at this price point. Wine glasses would have also been a nice touch especially since the unit had a wine bottle Opener and all the nearby wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Great location and very clean

The location was perfect for walking around and the loft was very clean. The beds were very comfortable as well. The only thing we wish it had was a toaster which I know sounds silly, but we like to cook breakfast in the places we stay to save money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william j.

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

Great place and location

Everything was in walking distance. The only thing that bugged us was a outside light that glared through the blinds. They should probably put a curtain up there but everything was brand new and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah G.

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our trip to Helen and Alpine Lofts was the perfect place to stay. We were able to walk everywhere and there was tons to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliott S.

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

Great locale

Location and quality of Condo were really great! There was some construction going on next door and had a hard time finding the place. Other than those two things I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aimee b.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Very impressed! Very nice 👍🏻 Will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

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