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Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball
Down by the River offers a picturesque retreat in a rustic cabin nestled along the Chattahoochee River. Vaulted ceilings and a gas-burning log fireplace create cozy ambiance for family gatherings, while outdoor activities like fishing, swimming, or canoeing await just steps away. Enjoy sipping wine by the fire or relax in an outdoor hot tub overlooking the river.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10215 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen

Down by the River is your ideal family vacation spot, situated a few miles south of Alpine Helen, GA. This beautiful home is on the Chattahoochee River and has steps leading all the way down to the river, making it ideal for fishing, swimming, or canoeing!

This beautiful rustic cabin has vaulted ceilings and during cool fall & winter evenings, guests can gather around the gas-burning log fireplace. Gather with the family, pop some popcorn, and play board games, or enjoy sipping on a bottle of wine from local area wineries as you snuggle by the fire.

Down by the River has so many wonderful features! Guests can relax in the outdoor hot tub overlooking the river, or enjoy cooking out on the propane grill provided. Not guaranteed but you may be grilling some fresh-caught fish! What about all of the most popular games at your disposal? A game of billiard, air hockey, or ping pong for your enjoyment. Don't forget to bring the marshmallows and enjoy sitting around the outdoor fire pit.

Down by the River cabin is sure to be a family vacation to remember, so don't forget to take some pictures while you vacation with us at this cabin on the Chattahoochee!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No Smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Foosball table

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,315 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

*** Please note we do NOT ACCEPT Affirm
No parties, events, wedding receptions, or gatherings are allowed.
Pets ONLY allowed in pet friendly homes. $150.00 due at booking

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No Pets Allowed at this Property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
No events, parties, or wedding receptions.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking

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
Note from host: No events, parties, or wedding receptions.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

89149

About the neighborhood

Map
Sautee Nacoochee, GA

What's nearby

  • Dukes Creek Gold & Ruby Mines - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 16 min drive - 12.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Spice 55 Thai and Sushi restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen located?

This family-friendly Sautee Nacoochee cabin is located on the waterfront, steps from Chattahoochee River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Black Bear Dinner Theatre and Dukes Creek Gold & Ruby Mines. Mt. Yonah Book Exchange and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorie B.

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

Down by the river

Overall great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Awesome place!!!

Home was excellent, exactly as described!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Family getaway

This is our second time staying at this cabin and we plan to return again in the near future. This cabin has all the space and amenities you would need. We loved drinking coffee while sitting by the river and making s’mores by the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Plenty

Plenty of room and amenities for a fun family getaway indoors and out, plus other local attractions nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great stay

Very clean, great location on the river, we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mony A.

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

Relaxing and enjoyable

I love the tranquility of the place the river is beautiful I enjoyed the jacuzzi and all the amenities I'll love to stay at the property again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Weekend

Clean, easy check in and out, great wi-fi, well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

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

Peaceful

I'm at stay at home mom so it was much needed and so relaxing. Wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

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

Lovely home

We had a wide range of ages and everyone found this property enjoyable. The listing does need a little updating but is a great spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Great Cabin

Liked that there was plenty of space for everyone and the game room downstairs was great for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

gerald h.

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

Wonderful experience

More than we had hoped for .so many games ,pool ,ping-pong ,air hockey ,horseshoes ,beanbag and then the outdoor fire pit and a river for fishing. so much ,wonderful gas fireplace so easy to use on a timer so we did not have to worry about it and the amenities everything was there everything we needed for a Thanksgiving weekend was there and I appreciate it so much .awesome and close to downtown Helena .that was another joyful time thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Padgette M.

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

Framily trip

It was a very peaceful and relaxing place to stay. It was awesome and the layout was prefect for us. We each had a bedroom on a different level.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Crescent City

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

Family reunion from 4 states

Beautiful site on water,steps were made for younger adults but we handled.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wenonah S.

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

Black mold on ceiling

There was black mold all over the ceiling of the cabin. We had to leave the cabin at 1am and go to a hotel once we discovered it. Initially we had headaches and stuffy noses. My children with asthma started coughing. We noticed the mold on the ceiling and had to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Secluded and Peaceful

We only stayed the weekend but would definitely stay here again. We didn’t even realize we had neighbors until the next day and still never seen or heard anyone. The house was nice and clean, check in was a breeze, and, well, just the peace and quiet we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blakeley F.

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

Great place to relax!

We had a great time on our one year anniversary! Got to relax and caught a few trout!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

The property was exactly as it was listed. Quiet neighborhood and some much needed R&R was had by all.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torrey B.

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

Amazing Cabin!

This was our second year to stay here. Cabin is perfect and right on the river. Can’t beat it. We will continue to stay here as long as it is available.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Wonderful down by the river

If you are looking for a beautiful stream in the backyard of your property, a lot of amenities inside the house and outside. This is a wonderful place for you. I would caution that the driveway coming in is rather steep, but doable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff P.

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

Lots of Fun

The property was great. We had a wonderful time. The only issues were the hair dryer didn’t work and there was a cricket in the wall in the bedroom in the basement. Despite those things we had an amazing time and plan on booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faran D., Bell Buckle, TN

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

Great location!

Cabin had everything we needed and was clean. Great location. Driveway is steep, put in 4x4 or lower your gears. Great fishing, fun panning for gold, lots of fun for the kids! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Kevin B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Kevin Bonilla

Los. Vesino. Llamaron. Ala policia. Dos ves. Y los Vesinos solo pasaron. Kejandose
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jolee P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Treacherous Driveway

Treacherous Driveway be ware
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laura R.

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

Ortiz family holidays

Everything was clean and in order. You should include more board games and improve some of existing games.

10/10 Excellent

Dilani W.

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

Lots to do!

Lots to do at the house! Only downside is that it's about a 18 minute drive to downtown Helen. The owners are very responsive. The pans need to be replaced, so just be aware if you plan on cooking while there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022