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River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6129 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Helen Festhalle
    ‪20 min walk‬

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About the area

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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Christoff's - ‬3 min drive

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 hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 centre
  • 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. 176 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 220 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was all we expected it to be. Convenient to all the sights but felt very private. Lovely place to just sit in the river and enjoy the nature.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ken N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin is right on the river and was very nice! It is close to down town Helen but still seemed private! We even sat in the hot tub while listening to the river and it was so relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin by the river.

Overall our stay way very relaxing and quiet. Just what my wife and I needed. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessi C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

I would not recommend!

I have never left a negative review in my life so it takes a lot for me to say this. The cabins locations was wonderful but for what I paid for three nights that was the only positive. We had trouble with the combination lock on our 2nd day and called and someone was quickly sent out to reprogram. This was very pleasing but the cabin itself was not taken care of. The furniture had stains and the floor was so dirty you could not walk barefoot without your feet being black. We killed a few roaches and then found roach soray on top of the refrigerator so the problem was known. We found a couple of ticks on the couch. There was a note left on the refrigerator with notes how to clean up where it was expressed that we not put out unused towels and linens in the tub with our dirty used ones. This made me feel that the linens were not all laundered in between each guest which is gross. We actually chose to leave a day early because we were so unhappy with the lack of cleanliness. Of course normally I would chalk this up to a cleaning person or company being more responsible for the state of the cabin but I sent a very detailed email the morning after we left to explain why we left early and the condition in which the cabin is. I received an email stating someone would get in touch with me and after more than a week of waiting I have heard nothing. Helen is one of my favorite places to visit and unfortunately this trip is one i will remember in a negative light and I would not recomme
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Trip

Breath taking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin

Customer service 10 stars from Georgia mountain rentals
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic Retreat

Very clean and nice lodging beside a clear water creek. We were there in the off season so it was quiet and non crowded. Hot tub on porch was clean and warm. Convenient to town and area attractions. As they have well water, I suggest using bottled water for coffee or tea and for ice. Kcups are needed for coffee. Overall , it was a very pleasant stay. Deer were seen along the creek as were some fishermen. Host was very attentive to a lighting issue we had. And we were pleasantly surprised to see a gift waiting for us from the host, as it was our 50th wedding anniversary!! Thank you for making our stay memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaira S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy place

Great really cute inside ! Love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

cobes _.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip…

Great stay…
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Helen Vacation

Great stay. Loved the house. Beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Trea B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

River Retreat was a great stay. Beds were comfortable, cabin was cozy, and conveniently located. The kitchen was not well stocked and the upstairs TV wouldn’t work throughout our trip. Everything else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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

Teresia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed

Great views and comfortable stay.
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

Travelled 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