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Rustic-chic cabin near fun outdoor attractions - WiFi, front porch & grill

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Exterior
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Escape to Little Bear Retreat 2, a cozy cabin in the heart of downtown Helen. Unwind in a rocking chair on the front porch or unwind into vacation mode with comfortable furnishings and a TV for movie nights. The well-equipped kitchen has stainless steel appliances for home-cooked meals or opt for al fresco dining on the gas grill.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Rustic-chic cabin near fun outdoor attractions - WiFi, front porch & grill

Little Bear Retreat 2

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Enjoy a rustic-chic getaway at this adorable cabin. Kick back in a rocking chair on the front porch, sip sweet iced tea, and watch the world go by.

A welcoming living area offers comfortable furnishings, including a reclining sofa. Unwind into vacation mode and watch a movie on the TV. When you’re ready to eat, the well-equipped kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and everything you’ll need to prepare home-cooked meals. Or opt for a simple but delicious option, and cook out on the gas grill.

Offering a convenient but peaceful location, your hideaway is within walking distance of downtown Helen. Find a wide array of attractions nearby, including river tubing, a go-kart track, horse and carriage rides, a skating rink, a game room, and train rides. There are also plenty of restaurants close by.

THINGS TO KNOW
This vacation rental has a full kitchen (without a dishwasher).

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
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, a first aid kit 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
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.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

80725

About the area

Located in Helen, this apartment is in the city centre and in the mountains. Alpine Mini Golf and Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee River. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Mt. Yonah Book Exchange are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant & Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic-chic cabin near fun outdoor attractions - WiFi, front porch & grill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic-chic cabin near fun outdoor attractions - WiFi, front porch & grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic-chic cabin near fun outdoor attractions - WiFi, front porch & grill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic-chic cabin near fun outdoor attractions - WiFi, front porch & grill located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this apartment building is steps away from Chattahoochee River and Unicoi Hill Park. Charlemagne's Kingdom and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within 5 minutes.

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Rustic-chic cabin near fun outdoor attractions - WiFi, front porch & grill Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonya G.

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

Lovely Cabin

An absolutely beautiful and cozy cabin! Great location - within walking distance of everything. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Newal T.

Helen

Wonderful little cabin. Walking distance to everything and a rocking chair front porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY B.

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

COZY BEAR

CUTE AND COZY
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Cozy little house

Loved everything about it. Beautiful, cozy and really close to town.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mallory F.

Wonderful weekend getaway

I loved that we were very close to downtown and it was just a short walk anywhere we went! The beds were comfy and the cabin was extremely clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Super Clean - Super Nice

My wife and I stayed the weekend here. It was a super clean and super nice place. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone else. The beds were very comfortable and the recliners were first rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

brad e.

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

Great location and easy stay

Great location right in town. Literally 1 minute walk to Bettys. Nice cabin with everything we needed for a 3 day stay. Will book again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Love it!

We absolutely loved this place. It was perfect for us and our friends. Great location right behind Betty’s and the alcohol store. Not to far from downtown. We would book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Kaitlyn W.

Great location

Very nice location and super cute place! It did have a strong mildew/mold smell that we noticed every time we walked inside. Once inside, you get used to it. Other reviews are correct when they say the bed is VERY firm. Would recommend the homeowners add some type of foam mattress pad to help make bed more comfortable. I would also recommend adding a full length mirror to back of bathroom door or side wall in bathroom. I was too short to see into the high bathroom vanity mirror so that stunk. Would stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Sherry & Mike E., Dacula

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

Perfect for Our Weekend

My daughter and I are writers and we needed a weekend getaway spot that we could write and still get into a town for food and drinks! This was the perfect place! The beds were perfect - nice and firm! There was a table as well as a comfy couch to sit on while we wrote/talked about our books. We took a break and watched a movie on the TV, which was great! The shower head has excellent water pressure. It was within walking distance of town - just around the corner from Betty's Store! It is a studio room that was perfect for our needs! It is located on Midway St across from the church parking lot! It was a little confusing finding it, so just drive down Midway and you'll see it! It's the street in between Betty's and the package store heading out of Helen to the north!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry V.

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

Only issue

The property is nice and in a great location. Biggest issue is it’s adjacent to a property that shares the only two parking spaces for the properties. When we arrived the guest at the other property occupied both spaces so we had to park across the street at a church. Fortunately the church was okay with this but in the future they may not be, especially on Sunday as it was posted not to park there on Sundays due to services. A second set of spaces should be added to the property we stayed in to prevent any parking issues. I contacted the property manager and the only advice they gave was try and find free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

John G.

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

We will never stay there again

In the contract, it was specified we would get two parking places. We had to park in the church parking lot across the street. The location of the lock box to retrieve the key was not provided. I found it on the inside of the porch post. The operation of the lock box was not provided. A small door on the front of the lock box had to be pushed down to reveal the combination tumblers. It was very difficult to unlock and open the door. I had to pull hard on the door to get the dead bolt to move and the door drags on the threshold. The wood floor was very noisy to walk on. The beds were very hard. The location of the TV in relation to the recliners made it difficult to watch TV. It was very difficult to contact the host Vacasa. Sometimes, it took a day for Vacasa to reply to messages. In fact, Vacasa replied to message a day after we checked out. The only good thing was the close location to Main Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Great location! Cozy and perfect spot for a weekend getaway.

Convenient walking distance to everything downtown Helen. Great pizza and local country store with excellent to go breakfast next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Judith K.

Close to shops

Clean. Attractive furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022