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River Retreat - In Town Treat on the Chattahoochee River

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Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61392 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Helen, GA
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    6 min walk
  • North Georgia Barbeque Co.
    9 min walk
  • Gainesville Station
    45 min drive
  • Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
    52 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Helen

A stay at this cabin places you in the heart of Helen, steps from Chattahoochee River and 6 minutes by foot from Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. .This family-friendly cabin is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Alpine Mini Golf.
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What's nearby

  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 6 min walk
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 10 min walk
  • Helen Festhalle - 20 min walk
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min drive
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddy S Restauran - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spice 55 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River Retreat - In Town Treat on the Chattahoochee River

Gaze out at the Chattahoochee River from just about every room. Open the windows and listen to the rippling flow of the water. Breathe the fresh air and enjoy the view from the deck or from the hot tub!

This cabin has fully-equipped kitchen and gas grill on the deck for meals cooked at home. Would you rather eat out? River Retreat is within walking distance to downtown Helen! Should you decide to cook and eat at the cabin, the cabinets are filled with all the cookware, dinnerware and glassware you will need. Come coffee time, you have the option of using the standard drip coffee maker or the one-cup Keurig found in the cupboards.

The cozy couch is the perfect spot to snuggle up near the gas fireplace on chilly evenings. There is a streaming TV for your entertainment, so don't forget to bring your channel subscription login information.

Bring some quarters with you and relive the 80's with a game of Pac-man or any of the other 28 games on the arcade machine upstairs.

The main floor king bedroom has a bath with a walk-in shower. The upstairs king bedroom shares a bath with the guests staying in the loft. This bath features a shower/tub combination and the television is for playing DVDs only. In the loft there is a full size bed for two and a futon for one.

This cabin has the perfect parking for those riding or bringing motorcycles up to the mountains. Please note that River Retreat has 23 steps from parking to the front door. Pets are not allowed at River Retreat.

• Minimum Age Requirement: River Retreat is available to families or to guests 21 years or older.
• Parking: Space is available for 3 vehicles.
• Access: The road and driveway are paved
• Pets: Pets are not allowed at River Retreat.
• Location: 1.2 miles to downtown Helen. Cabin on the River is located directly behind the Helen Water Park on the opposite side of the Chattahoochee River.
• Steps: The cabin is built on stilts and there are 20+ steps from the parking area up to the front door.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Georgia Mountain Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,392 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Right on the Chatahoochee River in Town
In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River
River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River Cabin
River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River Helen
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River Retreat - In Town Treat on the Chattahoochee River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 204 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Matt N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend!
The location is great to get to town, only a few minutes drive. There is a water park directly across from the house. Thankful it was closed for the season. The house needs some updating and we felt like they needed more kitchen items for cooking. There is only 1 dry measuring cup, bowls for mixing, etc The keypad on the door was not working, but the property manager came right there and got us in. The response time was great and she was very helpful! Overall we had an amazing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

david a.

Liked: Cleanliness
river cabin.
Very clean. Loved the location right om the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David P.

Octoberfest 2024
Like proximity to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
River retreat
We thoroughly enjoyed the place, the location was great and we’ve already discuss that it would be a redo vacation site, thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location close to town, on the creek and quiet
This cabin was perfect for me and my wife and friends we hadn't seen for over 30 years until we reconnected earlier this year. The cottage gave us a place to relax and unwind when we weren't on the go in Helen, Dohlonega or up on top of the Blue Ridge riding the scenic railroad. Great long weekend getaway. Ga Mountain rentals checked on us twice to make sure all was good and we didn't need anything. We will be back soon!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful vacation spot
It was a beautiful place and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that the property seemed private, even with houses close by. The direct access to the river was great though all the neighbors used it. The house was nice and worked well for us. We could walk to many places in the town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steven S., Knoxville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin with lots to offer--only one negative
-My friends and I were very impressed with the River Retreat. You'll be within a 5-7 minute drive to most of the things to do in Helen, or a 15-20 minute walk. -The cabin was well-appointed with plenty of space. I loved that both bedrooms had king beds. -The only downside of the cabin we experienced is its proximity to the waterpark. There will be loud music from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day during the warmer months. You can easily hear it inside the cabin. Other than that, we were very impressed with our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Vibe
We loved the cozy, rustic cabin vibe. Very clean and well taken care of. Close proximity to downtown a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation at its finest
I took my mother and stepmom for a few days of relaxation away from our fur babies and to get away during my Spring Break (I teach special education students). It was absolutely perfect! The unit was immaculate, it was very spacious, and the porch outside listening to the rolling river was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Def coming back
the property was easily accessible- no crazy hills.. the hot tub was wonderful and the home was very clean! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Georgia stay
We stayed 4 days in a log cabins n on the chatahoochie river. Home was beautiful and the stay was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great olace
We loved the cabin. It was very spacious and accommodating! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations
Great location. Great property. Convenient to local attractions. Very satisfied
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
We had a great time! the place was maintained well and we made use of all the amenities. The hot tub, pool table and arcade machine on lower level is where to be! Would return for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin!
Enjoyed our stay at this cozy 2 bedroom cabin. Very clean. Great communication with property managemaent. Everything worked properly. GPS location was right on target. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Helen stay
Good location in Helen with good amenities. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L., Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin on River
Beautiful cabin with very comfortable accommodations that is in close proximity to downtown Helen and other amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Holidaying in Helen
After reading about Helen in Southern Living, I was determined to locate a cabin to add to the enjoyment of our trip. River Retreat fit the bill with the additional bonus of being located on the river! It was cozy and comfortable. We did have a difficult time locating it due to the outside light being burnt out and we arrived after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
None
None
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute House Close To Town
We had a wonderful 3 days in Helen. The house was comfortable and provided us with a relaxing getaway. We did ask for a new coffee maker after the first morning when we realized the one in the house did not work. They said they would replace it that day and they never did. Otherwise the stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Alexander C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property misrepresented/not clean
Unfortunately, this property is not kept up and management didn’t seem to care when informed of the bad condition. Upon check in found mice droppings scattered throughout living room and bedroom. Living room furniture was honestly disgusting full of dirt and stains. We had to lay blankets down to even sit down. Wish we could post pictures with our review. Zero kitchen supplies, not even pot holders for handling hot pans. 3 coffee machines with no filters. Basic things like salt, oil nothing. Come prepared or buy everything. Found pan full of grease in oven. Freezer was frozen over and ice maker broken. Use of the hot tub on night 1 found hot tub was not up to temperature, even after setting to 104 did not feel like 104. Pictures look amazing being River front, however just past the river is an enormous water park eye sore, but luckily was closed out of season. No hand soap in bathroom, no shampoo or conditioner either. Sadly falls short of the basics requirements that you’d expect at this price point. Seems mgmt thinks guests should pay to stock the rental for them. You’d be better off at one of the other numerous rentals in the area that put some thought into guest needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Rosemary S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Daughter Time
My husband and I stayed there with my daughter and her husband. So good to be with them. House was decorated pretty, bed was ok but the house was not as clean as I would have expected. The vent filters were black and very much needed changed. Location was great, right behind the water slides. If the house had been cleaner it would have been a much more nicer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023