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Rivers Rest - Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen

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Outdoor spa tub
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Rivers Rest - Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen

Finally, you have that time away, and you are looking to relax sitting on a porch listening to the river flow by and having a cup of coffee. Perhaps you are seeking the wonderful fresh smells of the mountains? Sit on the porch with friends and a glass of our local wine.

At River's Rest you have all the conveniences of home with plenty of living room seating, a gas log fireplace and a television on the mantel. The kitchen boasts of full size appliances, including a dishwasher. Choose the standard 12-cup drip or the Keurig one-cup coffee maker. There is a washer and dryer for convenience. The dining area has chairs for six guests with more seating on the porch at the pine table with benches. The rocking chairs, glider settee and tables are an Amish wood design. There is an electric grill, too!

The master bedroom features a king bed and a private bath with a walk-in shower and a jetted garden tub. The guest bedroom has a set of bunk beds with queen size mattresses on both top and bottom. The guest bathroom has a walk-in shower. With the sofa bed, this little gem will accommodate up to 8 people.

The upstairs porch has a hammock and two hanging egg swing chairs for relaxation.

A short walk puts you in the downtown area with many options for dining. The walk back to the property is a lovely path along the river. If you are planning all of these relaxing moments, then Rivers Rest is the place for you.

Rivers Rest is pet-friendly. A one-time per-pet fee will be added if you bring your dog(s). The pet fees that will be added to your reservation are $75 + tax for the first and $25 + tax for each additional.

• Minimum Age Requirement: Rivers Rest is available to families or guests 21 years or older.
• Parking: Space is available for 2 vehicles.
• Access: The roads are paved all the way to the property. The driveway is not suitable for low profile vehicles.
• Pets: Rivers Rest is pet-friendly.

Property manager

Georgia Mountain Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

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

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

2381-197038
Beautiful town home on the river in downtown Helen

About the neighborhood

Map
Helen, Georgia

What's nearby

  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddy S Restauran - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rivers Rest - Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rivers Rest - Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rivers Rest - Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rivers Rest - Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen located?

This family-friendly Helen vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Smithgall Woods State Park. Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Rivers Rest - Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Amy

It was a walkable distance into Helen. The driveway was NOT motorcycle friendly. Although short, it was extremely steep and a bad angle.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G., Weeki Wachee

Liked: Cleanliness
Late summer getaway
Amazing. This condo was excellent. Clean, fully equipped and the view from the balcony/porch divine. There are a few steps to maneuver so keep this in mind. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly. We walked into Helen every day, sometimes twice a day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay in Helen. Only downside was the flight of stairs going to the main level of the condo
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful river
Property was beautiful and very clean. Very nice!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith G., Manchester, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The outdoor lighting added a magical ambiance and could not have been any better. The location of the property is very convenient to all the fun and especially tubing. Overall, a wonderful stay that I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Our Stay
We thoroughly enjoyed everything about this condo. The location on the river and distance to all of the action was perfect. It felt like our home away from home. We enjoyed the decor, furniture and the cleanliness.. everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family get away
Christmas trip with our two college aged “kids”. Plenty of room for everyone to sit and enjoy sports on the tv or play games at the kitchen table. Sound of the rushing river while sleeping was awesome! Unit was very clean and other than needing at least one additional dish towel and a dish rag or two everything was perfect. Short walk into Helen. Would highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mama

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Townhouse
Beautiful secluded hide away right on the river. It’s decorated so cute with all the bears motif. It’s very clean & has plenty of cozy furniture. Loved the automatic gas fireplace!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay for Oktoberfest
This was a great place to stay for Oktoberfest! We loved the house, the view of the river, and the short walk into Helen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
First of many more Octoberfest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We enjoyed our stay and the house. Very clean and a quiet place to rest and enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rejuvenating
Loved so much about the property and stay. Enjoyed the decks, hot tub, trout fishing while my wife could watch with a cup of coffee from the deck, great cabin feel to the townhouse, etc. Only things that were “negative” the road is narrow and has two-way traffic and the driveway is very steep. It gave my wife anxiety backing down it since the river is at the bottom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Beautiful property next to the river. Great communication! Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place close to town
Amazing place will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderfull time with this cabin! Super convenient for walking or driving into town. The cabin itself was clean, comfortable, and felt cozy for a great get away!

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
RR on the river
Wonderful view in the woods and on the river. Very relaxing stay in wonderful accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
Wonderful property! Clean, spacious (for a family of three, but even with a few more kids it would be great). The bunk beds were a favorite of our daughter! The hot tub was great as well. Condo was also decorated for Christmas which was a nice touch. The location to downtown Helen was perfect - not too close to the action to be annoying, but close enough if you wanted a (relatively) healthy walk, otherwise, a two minute drive. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Marjo G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interior was very nice
The interior of the townhouse was adorable. Master bed was so comfortable. Wished the door to the master bathroom was able to close. Would have liked some instructions for the various TVs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yu X.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice condo beside river
This condo is right beside the river, walkable distance to downtown Helen (this is very helpful while there were traffics to the town); enough bed for family of 5; clean, and beautiful neighborhood! Will come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin! Very cozy with warm blankets and comfy pillows!
Very easy check in and check out process. The directions to the property were confusing, but the management was quick to assist and even gave a courtesy call upon arrival to ensure we had everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dagoberto F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rivers Rest Review
The property was amazing and extremely comfortable! Great view of the river and only a short walk into the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!
Perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean W., Greenwood

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean!
Very nice, clean place to stay. The noise of the river was wonderful for sleeping! Great location. The only negative if there really was one was the power lines next to the property but that everywhere in Helen. Definitely will stay again and the walk to town was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Sitting on the deck listening to the creek rush and watching the tubers was just amazing. The hot tub and the hammock were so relaxing. Definitely plan to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022