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Downtown by Chattahoochee River, sit on front porch as horse and buggy stroll by

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A yellow building with a purple roof, a front porch with white railings, and a wooden staircase leading to the door.
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Place, Unicoi Hill Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Unicoi State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the area

Helen

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Helen, steps from Chattahoochee River and 6 minutes by foot from Unicoi Hill Park. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Helen Arts & Heritage Center and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Unicoi State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Unicoi Hill Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Two Tire Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown by Chattahoochee River, sit on front porch as horse and buggy stroll by

*NO SMOKING INSIDE

*If the “Georgia Bungalow” is booked on the dates you're wanting, please try one of our other bungalows, next door:
VRBO.com/2638757
VRBO.com/5068601
*Check out the video tours of all Bungalows on Face book @ Helen Bungalows - downtown convenience on quiet, back street.

This property is NOT river front as Vrbo AI may be advertising! The river is however, directly across the street. Access: aprox 30-50', across street, at the end of fence and at the old bridge offers access to the Chattahoochee River & fly fishing paradise. The rocking chair front porch is a favorite and offers some views of the river.

*Pet friendly for our well behaved friends. Please help us stay pet friendly by picking up behind your pets outside.

*IMPORTANT UPDATE: We encourage all of our guest to purchase travel insurance to cover any unforeseen medical or weather emergencies. We will no longer issue refunds outside of VRBO's refund agreement. Please plan ahead and protect your vacations.

Bedrooms: 1 Queen Bedroom and 2nd bedroom has twin beds, one twin trundle (closest to window) that can be moved to stationary twin to make king, if preferred. Full bath with tub/shower.

Save on parking by staying with us downtown. Walk to downtown shopping, liquor store and our famous Betty"s Country Store (IGA) for groceries. Walk to our many restaurants including Paul's Steak House (on the River) where you can dance the night away at Paul's Margarita Deck with live music and seasonal karaoke. Enjoy the indoor Fun Factory with skating rink, go-carts, laser tag, bouncy house & arcade on sunny and rainy days. Water park & tubing during those warm summer days and don't forget the zip lines and rollercoaster, one of our favorites. Helen offers something for everyone. Please message us with any question - we would love to answer any questions and help you plan your stay-cation! - Cindy

*Dishwasher *Microwave *Laundry room with washer / dryer * Gas fireplace * Smart TV *WIFI *Roku *Large front porch *Private parking (2 car max- SEE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS) * Central heat & air * Keurig Duo single cup / 12 cup coffee pot
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Pets are not allowed on furniture and beds, please

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Downtown by Chattahoochee River, sit on front porch as horse and buggy stroll by Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage is small but well appointed! It had everything my husband and I needed to enjoy our stay! It was nice to be able to walk to the shops and restaurants. I love that it is pet friendly so getting away was a little bit easier! I had some questions prior to our trip and spoke with Cindy who was very nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comparibly priced to other properties. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to stay- would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

T N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay tremendously. Everything about the property was excellent. We will be definitely coming back to stay again. A very wonderful host. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a cute little house packed with all the necessities you need for a weekend in Helen. It’s far enough away from the main streets to be able to get a good nights sleep but close enough to walk everywhere in a couple of minutes. Just a word of caution for the guests who’d like eat at the house: the dining room table is sort of squished in the corner so once someone is sitting down, the kitchen is blocked. … but honestly, you’ll find great restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Helen anyway so we never really used the table.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

JEFF T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is super convenient to everything in Helen. No need to use your car! We and our little dog were very comfortable. Everything was very clean. Will definitely stay here again on any return trips!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Warren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, quiet and well equipped. Management actually answers the phone immediately!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean bungalow, close to everything walking distance, we had perfect weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, cute bungalow close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

kerry d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was there as advertised plus more. Our host was in contact with us several time to help with dining suggestions and so forth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Una estancia excelente,me encantó la casa,la limpieza excelente,regresaría con gusto,todo muy lindo
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was set up just perfect. Easy walk to town and all shops/restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

BILL B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved staying here. Clean, comfortable, and easy to walk to everything in the cute little town. The owners were very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cindy did a great job communicating and even dropped by to say hi for a minute. The remodel of the bungalow was well done. Great location to main street we walked everywhere very easily on the sidewalks. Cool place for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sallie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
What stood out the most was the outstanding location and hospitality of the host. We will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I recently visited Helen Georgia and stayed this cozy little VRBO. It was perfectly located one block off the main road, making it an easy walk to all the lovely little shops and restaurants. We arrived a little early and had the opportunity to meet our host who was so very nice and welcoming. This is definitely one of my favorite places that I have stayed. Everything we needed was available and we will definitely be going back.
Cozy living from.
Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G., Saraland, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent, best trip yet with my girls. Cottage was great absolutely no issues at all. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

P K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin! Loved the bear motif. Lots of cute details. Very comfortable beds. Really enjoyed the fireplace in the evenings. The location was great - easy walk to the main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent. Clean, quiet, and a great location to walk to everything downtown. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a perfect location for Helen, everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time renting this charming and cozy bungalow. The owner recently made some upgrades which makes this place even more lovable. Great convenient location to walk downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time in Helen; and this charming and cozy little bungalow was perfect for us! It was so clean and cute! Cindy was a wonderful host too! I had to text her on a Friday night with a question; and she called with an answer almost immediately! Definately will want to stay here when we visit Helen again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay while visiting Helen. Walking distance to everything and the house is clean and comfortable. Very responsive host. We'd love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025