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Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths

Waterfront chalet in Helen with a water park

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
Consider a stay at Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths and take advantage of a water park, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths

Escape to a luxury riverfront getaway in the heart of Helen, Georgia. Our newly renovated retreat offers the ideal starting point for exploring all the area's attractions. With two spacious king suites, a cozy bunk bedroom, our accommodations comfortably accommodate up to Six guests. There's no shortage of activities to enjoy in the area, from exhilarating rafting, zip lining, kayaking, and tubing to leisurely water parks, horseback riding, golfing, canoeing, fishing, and hiking to breathtaking waterfalls. Make sure you don't miss out on the chance to experience the best of Helen!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

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 health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 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

Door code and Driving Directions will be emailed 24 to 48hrs before arrival provided you have sent a valid US ID of the person reserving this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen House
Alpine Riverside Retreat House
Alpine Riverside Retreat
Alpine Riverside Retreat Helen
Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen Helen
Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen Chalet
Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen Chalet Helen

About the area

Map
Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Festhalle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this chalet is within a 5-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Helen Festhalle. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau are also within 10 minutes.

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Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

KURT W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay for a large group.

Good place to stay with ample parking. Could be cleaner however it is very serviceable it is right on the rive and good for a large family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of the water each morning sitting on the swing was my favorite. Place in great location and only issue we had was addressed quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kandi T.

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

Weekend birthday trip

The property is very nice and walkable to everything.. The apartment is beautiful and sits right on the creek with a cute play area. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Friendcation!

Love the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Short stay but so much fun

Great little town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

janna s.

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

Very nice place

Nicely decorated. Very convenient and the best sleeping beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wes W.

Great place

We always enjoy staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Rockholt K., Nesconset, USA

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

Amazing stay and family vacation

We had an amazing stay! Great area and an amazing home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Tristan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Family Trip

Overall great experience, great neighbors and general public interaction with the community. Took lots of pictures and tried the local restaurants with family for the holidays.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony F.

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

Enjoyed our stay

The property was very spacious and convenient to all shops and tubing. The property was clean and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara O.

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

Great Location!

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was in a perfect location and it was right on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Nice Place to Stay, Great Location

We had a really good time. The condo has a perfect location and parking was great. Parking was under the condo. We rode motorcycles and it was easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

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

Birthday getaway!

We stayed 3 nights here for a birthday getaway. The location was perfect…right on the river…and we were able to walk to many restaurants and downtown. Parking was readily accessible in front. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with all the amenities. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R., Taylorsville, NC

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

Great place close to everything.

Very clean nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Wonderful Place

We enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and convenient to everything. We would definitely reserve it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Great stay!!

We really enjoyed our stay. Condo was nice with lots of room. Owner was very friendly and answered questions promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Family Trip

Plenty of room for our family. Easy to walk to all shops, restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Great steak. Our family enjoyed it

It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Broadus R.

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

perfect stay

this was a great trip , we had so much fun . The apartment was very nice and was perfect fit for us .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandy A.

Awesome weekend getaway!!

We really enjoyed our stay!! Wish we would have been staying for a week!! So relaxing! Everything we needed for a perfect weekend getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Great Place

The condo was great- we had 4 adults and 5 children. Plenty of room and privacy- close to everything- wonderful experience!

8/10 Good

Glena M.

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

Summer Fun

Great Location. Close to tubing, water park, Town, & great food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous!

Loved the location and the decor!

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes M.

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

Helen,GA

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Great property!

We had a great time on and off the river. Parking under the buildings kept our cars cool during the day while we walked around town. Plus the host was really quick to respond to any comments or questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024