A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Chattahoochee River
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Helen, GA
Helen Festhalle
Place, Helen Festhalle
15 min walk
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Place, Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
2 min drive
Unicoi State Park
Place, Unicoi State Park
3 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Loft
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Black Bear Chalet 2BR plus loft / 2BA
This amazing townhouse remodel brings the true spirit of Bavaria to downtown Helen, Georgia! It is gracefully embellished in a rustic Bavarian farmhouse finish.
The chalet features an open kitchen with granite counter tops and full-size appliances. It has a large cast iron sink and offers bar stool seating for quick snacks. There are two spacious pantries, one for food items and the other with prepping/cooking tools and food storage containers. Cabinets are full of dishes, bakeware, and stovetop cookware. The authentic farmhouse dining table sits just off the kitchen in a glass filled room. It’s high above the ground and privately surrounded by hardwood trees. Watching squirrels and birds and perhaps even a bear meandering at ground level can be enjoyed from this area. (Windows purposely do not open in this room.)
The living room is most welcoming with comfortable seating including a perfect reading chair, Smart TV for streaming favorite apps, and an electric fireplace for creating mountain coziness.
The main level bedroom has a king bed and is colored in Appalachian blues. A full-size bath (shower only) on the main level is accessible from the master bedroom and commons area. A linen closet houses bath accessories, river towels, and a small vacuum.
The upper level bedroom has a queen size bed and is vividly decorated in remembrance of native Americans who once occupied the land. There’s a full-size bath (shower only) on this level also accessed from the bedroom and commons area. Bath accessories are provided in the linen closet along with a small vacuum.
The loft area is furnished in memory of Herman, a local black bear who once used Alpenrosen Strasse to stroll back and forth across the mountain. Other canvases of local waterfalls show glimpses of hiking areas near Helen. The loft provides access to a private upper deck, perfect for enjoying coffee, reading, conversation, and using a tablet/laptop, etc. It has two large rockers with a side table and two chairs with a side table. Queen-size bed. Guests will feel like they’re in a treehouse!
The chalet also offers a full size washer and dryer.
The wrap around decking makes it convenient to go from front to back areas. A gas grill is housed in the back with outdoor seating.
Parking for 2 vehicles only. Please do not park vehicles in privately owned cul-de-sac.
MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT IS 25 YEARS OR OLDER TO RESERVE THIS PROPERTY.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Helen
Located in Helen, this condo is in the city centre and near a water park. Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center. Alpine Mini Golf and Mt. Yonah Book Exchange are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Helen, GA
What's nearby
Helen Festhalle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Unicoi Hill Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Unicoi State Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
Campfire Gather Round - 14 min walk
Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - 14 min walk
Circle K - 18 min walk
Wendy's - 11 min walk
The Troll Tavern - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Bear Chalet 2BR plus loft / 2BA pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Black Bear Chalet 2BR plus loft / 2BA ?
As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Chalet 2BR plus loft / 2BA on 10 July 2026 start from NZ$651, 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 Black Bear Chalet 2BR plus loft / 2BA ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Black Bear Chalet 2BR plus loft / 2BA ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Black Bear Chalet 2BR plus loft / 2BA ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Black Bear Chalet 2BR plus loft / 2BA located?
Located in the heart of Helen, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Helen Festhalle. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Unicoi Hill Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We didn’t visit the vineyards, but the cabin is perfect! So cozy and a great view of the lights in Helen. Property management was amazing and so helpful with communication
The Black Bear Chalet was a cool little place in Helen to stay. Very well decorated and put together inside, clean, and comfortable. The view off the back of the house was perfect. Woods and trees. The kitchen was furnished with EVERYTHING you need and some generous donations left over in the pantry (Spices, coffee, tee, etc.) I would certainly book here again!
Billy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2025
Thank you so much for staying at the Black Bear Chalet and for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the décor, comfort, and the peaceful view from the back of the house. We’re glad the kitchen had everything you needed — we love leaving a few extra goodies for our guests. We’d be delighted to host you again anytime!
Super cute condo located in nature. It was clean and the room set up was great. Loved all the outdoor seating! We went for Oktoberfest and were hoping to walk to the downtown area. The distance wasn't bad, but the road was very windy, very steep and very dark at night. Overall, a good experience.
Lisa H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us and for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the condo, its cleanliness, and all the outdoor seating areas. We appreciate your note about the walk to town — that’s helpful insight for future guests. We’re glad you had a good stay overall and hope you’ll visit again for another getaway!
My partner, a couple friends and I stayed here for AVF and this was the perfect location with just the right amount of space for us. Beautiful mornings, comfortable beds and patios were perfect to enjoy the night time vibes, with the front being in perfect view to see the stars.
The cabin was amazing! Great location and most of cleanliness. We had a great time, will book again. One thing to mention is that the master bed was a little uncomfortable, but not a deal breaker for sure.
Coffee pot was too small. No TV. Broken can opener. Otherwise otherwise to stay was great. not really walkable. There was no Safeway to get down into the city without driving.
Brian C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your stay overall. We appreciate you letting us know about the coffee pot and can opener. The cabin’s tucked-away location definitely offers peace and quiet, though it does mean driving is usually needed to get into town. We truly value your input and hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay soon!
Everything looked brand new. It was very clean and quiet. We walked to town once, but the hill was a little steep. It was a short ride, though. It was a little confusing dealing with the management company, but everything got figured out eventually.
Taking our granddaughter and her friend to Helen for Octoberfest. Everything about the house was great except television would not work. Would certainly like to stay again in this same house.
We were beyond impressed with this property! It far exceeded our expectations. The location was super convenient and the space was so cozy and every corner there was a little word of encouragement. The dwcor was beautiful. The set up was wonderful while traveling with a teeneager and a toddler. We took cards and WILL be returning for future stays without doubt! Would recommend 10 out of 10!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The condo is roomy, clean and just beautiful, with a great view looking down onto Helen. It's obvious that there was a great deal of care and attention to detail put into the remodel and decor. The hosts were very gracious, always responding to any questions we had within an hour or less. The location is at the top of a long, steep hill, so we opted to drive into Helen as opposed to walking, but never had a difficult time getting around or finding places to park. We'll definitely be back!
This cabin was exactly how the pictures depicted. It was clean, quiet, spacious, and comfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked with any pan, dish, utensil, or pitcher that could be needed. The beds were comfortable and cozy. The porch off the loft was my favorite spot. Everything was newly updated and beautiful! It is decorated beautifully from floor to ceiling. Ceiling fans in every room. It was a perfect location and we will be back!
Tiffany F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Douglas H.
2 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Honeymoon
The property is fabulous! Its among the woods so I'm guessing we may have been the first visitors of the year, I swept the porch & cleaned cob webs outside. for a secluded trip this place is ideal. Its not a walk to anything place because of the steep grade incline & decent. I could also see a problem during the winter cold if the road were to ice over, but a spring, summer or fall you will find this place provides all you need. We are going to plan a trip back, we spent a week in Helen for our honeymoon & love this little town.
Wonderful stay, thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us. Property was just as described, clean, very comfortable and a good location. No complaints what so ever but maybe some helpful info that may benefit your future guests. We were a party of 4 adults and had to take turns waiting on a cup of coffee each morning. Coffee maker brewed very slow and didn't seem to work properly. I would suggest a 10-12 cup coffee maker for your larger group stays. There was no cork screw but no big deal we had our own. Drain in downstairs bathroom drained slow and a light bulb in the up stairs bathroom was almost burnt out. Again not complaining just bringing a few things to your attention that you might not otherwise be aware of! We will definitely be back and recommend your beautiful home!!!!