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Helen Riverside Cabin-Chattahoochee River-Walk to Town

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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On the Chattahoochee & only 4 blocks from downtown, it's an easy walk to town.
Our riverside deck. The Chattahoochee is only fifty feet from the cabin.
Wintertime view of the Chattahoochee River, picnic table and fire pit.
Our riverside deck also has a gas grill.
View from the stairs on the way up to the upstairs bedroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Charlemagne's Kingdom
  • Place, Unicoi Hill Park
  • Place, Helen Festhalle

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Helen Riverside Cabin-Chattahoochee River-Walk to Town

Unlike most cabins in the area, this cabin is right in Alpine Helen. Located on the Chattahoochee River, it's just a short walk into downtown Alpine Helen and the Oktoberfest Festhalle. Park your car and walk to town. For about the same price as a motel suite, you get 2 big bedrooms, living/dining rooms, full kitchen, washer & dryer and two jetted bathtubs. Best of all, you get the privacy and quite a motel room could never offer. Each bedroom has one queen sized bed. The fully equipped kitchen has solid surface countertops & ceramic tile floors, microwave, and dishwasher. There is a gas grill on the riverside deck. Make Helen Riverside Cabin your luxury 'base camp' for exploring all of Northeast Georgia. Right next door we also have the four bedroom Helen Riverside Retreat, VRBO property #2447604 https://www.vrbo.com/2447604?noDates=true. If you have a really big family group, rent both and be side by side!

What's in the cabin.: All cooking utensils and linens are provided. There are jetted bath tubs in each bath with a two person jetted tub in the downstairs bath. The floors in the baths are also ceramic tile. Towels and linens are provided. There is a flat screen smart TV in the living room and flat smart TVs in the bedrooms. Free WiFi service is included. The owners live in Helen, so if there are any problems, we'll be there to make it right.

The covered riverside deck looks over the Chattahoochee River. The street side view looks over horse pastures and toward historic Hamby Mountain. Located within walking distance to restaurants, shops and activities in Helen, Helen's Riverside Cabin is also just minutes from Unicoi State Park, Anna Ruby Falls, the Old Sautee Store, Innsbruck Golf Course, Appalachian Trail, Lake Burton, Lake Chatuge, and much more. Let this be your luxury 'base camp' for exploring all of Northeast Georgia. The Chattahoochee River flows under just 50' from our cabin!

The parking area is limited to a maximum of four cars. No pets. No smoking or vaping inside the cabin. For the security of the property and safety of our guests, there are security cameras outside the house, but there are absolutely no cameras inside. To avoid additional charges, please be accurate with the number of guests in your party when making your reservation. Understating the number of guests can result in an additional charge. After your final payment and two days prior to your arrival date, we will send you a complete welcome email with the check in procedure.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 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
If smoking is detected, deposit is forfeited.
If you have to cancel with less than a 30 notice, we reserve the right to access a 50% penalty. If your dates are refilled, the penalty will be less.
After final payment and two days prior to your arrival date, we will send a complete welcome email with check procedure.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Helen Festhalle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alpine Mini Golf and Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards. 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.
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Unicoi Hill Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant & Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Helen Riverside Cabin-Chattahoochee River-Walk to Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Helen Riverside Cabin-Chattahoochee River-Walk to Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Helen Riverside Cabin-Chattahoochee River-Walk to Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Helen Riverside Cabin-Chattahoochee River-Walk to Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Helen Riverside Cabin-Chattahoochee River-Walk to Town located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Charlemagne's Kingdom. Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 431 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host communicated very well, the cabin and amenities were very nice. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin! Comfortable beds and great location! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet listening to the river. Accommodations are excellent and all stocked kitchen. Easy walk to town or the grocery store.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location, excellent property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was extremely clean with all the amenities. A beautiful setting and within walking distance to everything. Eat breakfast at the IGA - yes, the grocery store.....it was fantastic. And, don't forget the wineries and breweries which are abundant to Helen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location. location location. !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Another Great Stay!

This was our 9th stay at this fabulous cabin. We take a few trips to Helen each year and this is by far our favorite place to stay! We will be back in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and spacious cabin in a beautiful setting with many mature trees and the river running right past. We loved sitting on the porch, listening to the river! Loved it! Everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Great stay in Helen!

Awesome location, clean property and availability of second property next door was exactly what we needed for our large group.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

S R.

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

Beautiful cabin!

Everything from check in to check out was wonderful. Great location, the river was literally right there, so close to groceries, hosts were great and communicative, will keep coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Perfect for our needs! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Great week on the river!

We had a wonderful time Helen for the week! We enjoyed sitting by the river and the house had everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great cabin! I highly recommend this. We had others go with us to Helen and they stayed in various other hotels and they all dedicated this cabin as the meeting spot. The owner also supplies you with everything from toilet paper to cups and even sheets and blankets. I will definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The upstairs bedroom lacks total privacy as it is open to the downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nika P.

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

Love this cabin

This cabin is the perfect place for relaxing and enjoying Helen. It's our favorite place to stay when we visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Lovely cabin in the woods

We had a wonderful stay at the riverside cabin in the woods. Downtown Helen was a short walk away. The cabin had everything we needed to make it a memorable family vacation. Thank you!
Favorite place- back porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben U.

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

Helen - home away from home

This cabin was amazing and enough out of the way of all the noise down town during the busy weekend and offered a great home away from home. Had all the necessities and great location for a little fishing just steps away from the door steps. Hope to rent again for our next vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

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

Very clean and close

The Cabin was very clean and cozy. Also, great location, just a short walk to town! Would definitely stay again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

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

Rest and relaxation

We love this cabin, this was our 6th.stay here.It would be nice to have grab bars in the two large tubs. The balcony is great, but could use a really good scrubbing. We love sitting on the balcony watching the tubers and the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Sisters trip

Beautiful setting. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have visited Helen several times and tried VRBOs and hotels throughout the city. This is BY FAR our favorite. You can easily walk anywhere on the strip, but it’s very tranquil on the cabin’s street. The cabin was exceptionally clean and cozy, and it was stocked with literally everything we could need. You can tell the owners really put a lot of thought into what their guests might need. Our favorite part was the beautiful back porch. I would gladly stay here again and recommend it to family and friends.
Loved the view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and easy departure. We loved the cabin. My 91 yo mother-in-law had the downstairs bedroom and bath. My husband and I had the bedroom and bath in the loft. Both were great. We loved the location on the Chattahoochee River. We sat on the balcony porch drinking our coffee in the morning. Thank you for sharing your lovely cabin with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Excellent Property

The property and the manager were all wonderful. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Love

Loved location…wooded, private, great view of stream, truly a short walk to downtown.Beautiful home…fabulous balcony, warm log cabin feel, super super clean.Wished we could stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Homer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was wonderful. The location was good,We did encounter one problem. When we went to get extra towels from under the sink they were soured. They had been put away damp. They smelled awful and was unusable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by David Greear

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This property is family owned and managed. We live right in Helen and we're available if you should have any questions or problems.

Why they chose this property

The family has owned this property on the Chattahoochee since the 1930s.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests