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River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River

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Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6129 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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.

Property manager

Georgia Mountain Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot 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

  • 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 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
2381-144371

About the neighborhood

Map
Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River located?

This family-friendly Helen cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps from Chattahoochee River and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. Alpine Mini Golf and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau are also within 15 minutes.

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River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 211 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trea B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

david a.

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

river cabin.

Very clean. Loved the location right om the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Beautiful vacation spot

It was a beautiful place and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

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

Teresia W.

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

Enjoyed

Great views and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Octoberfest 2024

Like proximity to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Lovely time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A very relaxing week in a beautiful cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Great Walk into Town

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great long weekend stay for Oktoberfest! Perfect setup for 2 couples. We walked into town most days but be warned there is a steep hill to walk up at the beginning but great after that! The cabin had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

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

Great accommodations

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

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

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

Kristina P.

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

Weekend getaway

We absolutely enjoyed our stay and we will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

chris g.

River Retreat.. River Heaven!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I had an amazing relaxing and fun filled adventure week!! Exactly the way we wanted to finish the summer off!!

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Matt N.

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

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

Rhonda D.

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

Great location

Nice cabin for four adults for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

jessica w.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly Jean C.

Great cabin on the river

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean. Beds are comfortable.

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

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

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

Sandra L., Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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

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

Patrick K.

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

Helen stay

Good location in Helen with good amenities. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

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

Very nice

Clean very close to town river right behind cabin sounds of water very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

John Thomas M.

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

Great place.

Nice place. Great river access. Easy drive to town. Great cabin feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

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

Glenn H.

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

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