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Above the Rest cabin with views in downtown Helen

Cabin in Helen with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to Above The Rest, a charming cabin nestled atop a hill overlooking the picturesque town of Alpine Helen. Unwind on the porch with breathtaking views or soak in the relaxing hot tub; afterwards, enjoy easy access to downtown Helen's activities and attractions like Georgia's first Alpine Coaster within walking distance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4188 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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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.

Above the Rest cabin with views in downtown Helen

Enjoy one of the best views downtown Helen has to offer! Seconds away from everything. A delightful cabin located looking down onto Alpine Helen, this two-story is ideal for an adventurous weekend getaway or family vacation. Above The Rest is an inviting place to sit back and rock on the porch or enjoy the relaxing hot tub, while also being close to Helen. Escape to the inviting charm of Above The Rest, a delightful cabin nestled atop a hill overlooking the picturesque town of Alpine Helen. This two-story retreat is the perfect destination for an adventurous weekend getaway or a memorable family vacation.

As you step onto the porch, you're greeted by breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the quaint charm of Alpine Helen below. Whether you're rocking on the porch or soaking in the relaxing hot tub, Above The Rest offers the ideal setting to unwind and recharge.

But the allure of this cabin extends far beyond its serene surroundings. With its convenient location just a stone's throw away from downtown Helen, you'll have easy access to a plethora of activities and attractions to suit every age and interest.

For the thrill-seekers, Georgia's first Alpine Coaster awaits within walking distance, offering an exhilarating ride through the lush mountain forest at your own pace. Meanwhile, the kids can try their hand at mining for gold or enjoy a round of mini-golf followed by a sweet treat.

In the summertime, cool off with a tubing adventure down the river or make a splash at the Helen Waterpark. And when the sun sets, experience the vibrant nightlife of downtown Helen, with its charming shops, cozy restaurants, and lively entertainment venues.

After a day of adventure and exploration, return to the tranquility of Above The Rest and let the peaceful ambiance wash over you.

Whether you're seeking excitement or relaxation, Above The Rest offers the perfect retreat for your Alpine Helen getaway. So pack your bags, leave your worries behind, and escape to the serenity of Above The Rest for an unforgettable mountain retreat.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,025 square feet

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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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events, parties, or wedding receptions.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

89141
Above The Rest Tranquil Hillside Cabin Overlooking Alpine Helen

About the area

Map
Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Festhalle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Above the Rest cabin with views in downtown Helen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Above the Rest cabin with views in downtown Helen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Above the Rest cabin with views in downtown Helen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Above the Rest cabin with views in downtown Helen located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee River, Helen Festhalle and Helen Arts & Heritage Center. Unicoi Hill Park and Charlemagne's Kingdom are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Above the Rest cabin with views in downtown Helen Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Great little trip

Beautiful secluded cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Nice and quaint

We enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kayla M.

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

Great stay

Beautiful view. Steep driveway so not great for lower vehicles. We went for a girls trip and enjoyed our stay in this cabin! Would def book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great town. Lovely cabin, but be prepared to walk up and down steep hill & driveway. Recommend having a 4x4 vehicle that doesnt sit low to the ground in order to successfully make it up into the driveway. Other than that, everything was beautiful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Best Vaca Ever

We cannot wait to come back and stay! Everything was absolutely perfect! Thank you for making our first stay in Helen Ga a beautiful staycation!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh D.

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

Above the Rest Cabins

Very clean, great location, very nice jacuzzi outside, close to downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel P.

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

Good cabin

Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sonia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice cabin! Clean and well supplied. Nice decor and I especially loved the extra quilts. Beds were a bit stiff for my preference, but overall good. Communications were great with daily messages to make sure everything was fine. Unfortunately the blind approach from the road and extremely steep narrow driveway will prevent us from coming back. Even with an SUV I scraped my car trying to get out onto the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Small getaway

We greatly enjoyed our stay at this little cabin. It was peaceful and the view of Helen was beautiful, especially at night. The hot air balloon festival was a pleasant surprise! Make sure someone knows how to drive up a very steep incline to get up driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Great View

Great porches and views. Steep is an understatement for the driveway. Could use a pancake turner type spatula. Perfect location for walking into Helen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya H.

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

Nice Property with a built-in workout.

We chose Above The Rest based on the beautiful photos online and its unbeatable location—and it did not disappoint! Just a short walk from downtown Helen, the cabin offered the perfect mix of convenience and charm. The steep driveway added a bit of a workout, but we welcomed the exercise and the views it offered.Inside, the property was spotless, cozy, and well-stocked with plenty of linens, towels, and paper products—everything we needed for a comfortable stay. After a long day of hiking, the hot tub was an absolute treat and the perfect way to unwind.The property manager checked in a couple of times during our stay, which made us feel well taken care of. Everyone we met in Helen was warm and welcoming. We had such a great experience—we're already planning our return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Very nice, clean home tucked up in the woods

We enjoyed being close to the town, but not in the hustle and noise of the town. View over the town was amazing. Driveway is a bit steep! We ended up walking up and down it because the girl’s car that we brought struggled a bit. Just kept our cardio up!! Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Absolutely perfect!

This was literally the cleanest place I had ever stayed in! I've never been impressed with the cleanliness of a property before this stay! Everything else was great too, location, communication, everything worked as it should. I would recommend this to property to anybody, but especially to those who have allergies or just need a super clean space to be able to relax. This rental was exactly what I needed for my "mother / daughter" vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Wonderful

The cabin was very nice and clean. At first the AC wasn’t cooling. Called and they got someone out there very fast. The HVAC guy fixed the problem and was very polite. We will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

joe a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet location. However, you cannot walk to nearby shops and restaurants due to the steep hill cabin is on. Also it would be nice if there was a washer/dryer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
House was clean upon arrival. Pros: 1. Close to town. 2. Clean property. 3. Private hot tub.Cons:1. Missing a roll of toilet paper in upstairs bathroom (each should have 2 per listing). 2. Only 2 rocking chairs on upper deck (photo shows 4 and I had 4 people). Not sure where others were. 3. Miscommunication with listing company. Was told my credit card didn't work for final payment and asked for payment earlier than what my email had stated. Found out that the card issue was on the rental company side not mine.4. Terrible driveway - EXTREMELY STEEP. Once we got up the drive with my SUV, we NEVER drove until time to leave. Walked everywhere but the climb up the drive was horrible. I would not recommend anyone without a 4 wheel drive renting this place. Had I realized how steep the driveway was I would not have rented myself. Also, would not recommend this property for elderly or handicapped individuals due to driveway access.5. No washer or dryer within unit6. Blankets in downstairs closet just laying in floor and appeared to be used. I did not know if they had been cleaned so afraid to use them.7. Batteries in TV remotes and outdoors fans needed to be replaced as several did not work. We had to swap them around depending on what we were using (TV and outside fans)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austine S.

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

Amazing

Beautiful location close to everything. My only issue was the dip in the driveway i would definitely stay again just please bring that up so guests arent unexpectedly busting their bumper
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

Great cabin

Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Nice

Enjoyed the cabin and the convenience of shopping and restuarants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Beautiful Cabin

This was such beautiful and relaxing stay! Reading in the hot tub, watching movies in the cozy den, and walking to town for dinner made this such a restful trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tera K.

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

Spring break!!!

Great cabin with a great view! Comfy beds, very clean, and a well-equipped kitchen.Town is a short walk, but driveway is VERY steep which makes the walk a little challenging.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian R.

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

Great location and view of town

We loved the location, the hot tub and the property. Our only con that prevented a 5 star rating was how steep the driveway is. It’s very hard to turn around and hard to walk up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

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

Cozy Getaway

The cabin was just what we wanted for our stay. Walking distance to everything in Helen, but tucked away as well. Super clean and everything we needed was provided. Note:
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny O.

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

Above the rest

The cabin has a great location. You can easily walk to main street.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert J.

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

Great view with ease of access to Helen.

This is a wonderful property that made for a perfect family weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024