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BALCONY OVERLOOKING RIVER | DOWNTOWN HELEN

Vacation home near Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park in Helen

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A living room with a fireplace, television, sofa, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, a double door closet, and a marble countertop.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, a dining table with chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a door.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and patterned rug. There is a dining area with chairs and a table. A kitchen is visible in the background.
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Helen, GA
  • Place, Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪14 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Helen

City center stay.With a stay at this Helen vacation home, you'll be steps from Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau and a 5-minute walk from Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. Chattahoochee River and Alpine Mini Golf are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alpine Mini Golf - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Helen Festhalle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

BALCONY OVERLOOKING RIVER | DOWNTOWN HELEN

The Space:

Absolute Serenity I is our 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath Condo with a large private deck overlooking the beautiful Chattahoochee River. Enjoy a nice walk to the park that is neighboring the condo, and enjoy easy and quick access to downtown Helen GA. This cute condo has a recent interior update is 2023 and has everything you need for your comfort. Large King bed, Comfy living room furniture, new stainless appliances, new countertops in the kitchen and bathroom, large rain showerhead, and new stack washer and dryer. Perfect for people traveling together with another couple as there is a condo in that same building on the third floor managed by Blue Creek Cabins. You will love the easy river access down below for swimming, fishing, tubing, and more. Enjoy quick and easy access to ALL of what Helen GA has to offer, Golf, Games, Food, Bars, Festhalle, and so much more. This Condo is perfect for those wanting to stay right downtown, park your car for FREE and spend the rest of your time site seeing and having fun.



IMPORTANT Notes:

Minimum age of primary renter: 25 Years Old

This is NOT a Pet-Friendly condo

The condo is on the second floor (no elevator)

FREE PARKING – parking spaces under and out front of the building

Firewood is available 3 bundles for $39.96 plus tax delivered (Monday – Friday Only for Seasonal Fireplace)

Seasonally decorated for Christmas, including a Christmas Tree, right after Thanksgiving and taken down right after the New Year’s holiday



We provide complimentary essential products to get you started for your stay, such as 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, 2 dishwasher pods, 2 trash bags, 2 laundry pods, 1 bath soap per bathroom, and 1 pack of coffee. Be sure to bring extra of these items and any other items you may need for your stay



Activities:



Tubing & Swimming in Chattahoochee River

Golf – Innsbruck Golf Course less than 2 miles away

Putt-Putt or Indoor Go Cart Racing

Explore Blue Creek Gardens / Trails



Distance to Wedding Venues:

Yonah Mountain Vineyards: 9.5 miles (15 min)

The Venue at CeNita Vineyards: 11.7 miles (18 min)

Meadows at Mossey Creek: 12.7 miles (21 min)

Densmore Farm: 17.4 miles (26 min)

Willow Creek Farm: 14.1 miles (21 min)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Free firewood

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No smoking inside the properties. $200 minimum fine.

Minimum age requirements. Check listing to ensure compliance

Property Documents Required: Signed Rental Agreement and Copy of ID Instructions will be emailed after confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No Pets allowed $200 minimum fee if evidence found

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is BALCONY OVERLOOKING RIVER | DOWNTOWN HELEN to the airport?

This vacation home is 75.8 mi (88-min drive) away from the Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does BALCONY OVERLOOKING RIVER | DOWNTOWN HELEN have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does BALCONY OVERLOOKING RIVER | DOWNTOWN HELEN offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at BALCONY OVERLOOKING RIVER | DOWNTOWN HELEN?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at BALCONY OVERLOOKING RIVER | DOWNTOWN HELEN?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at BALCONY OVERLOOKING RIVER | DOWNTOWN HELEN?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does BALCONY OVERLOOKING RIVER | DOWNTOWN HELEN have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does BALCONY OVERLOOKING RIVER | DOWNTOWN HELEN have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is BALCONY OVERLOOKING RIVER | DOWNTOWN HELEN to downtown Helen?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Helen.

BALCONY OVERLOOKING RIVER | DOWNTOWN HELEN Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 99 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joe &.

Great Location!!

Very comfortable, well appointed furniture, and great location. A block from all the shops and restaurants while our deck was on the river. Details like comfortable bedding, clean shower, kitchen items, all there. Will stay again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LINDA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy Cool deck to view river Bed was comfy All amenities supplied Would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Peaceful setting

Peaceful setting, great views and walking distance to everything. Place was clean and comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely perfect! Right in the middle of everything so you can walk everywhere. And the river! LOVED this place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

We loved our experience here. So convenient and right by the creek. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracie L.

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

Great getaway

Beautiful view of the river and close enough to walk to everything in town. Great place! We will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Perfect location for a weekend getaway.

Very nice condo located directly on the river, and walking distance from all attractions in Helen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Q.

Great condo!

Everything was as it should have been! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

A Great Stay

Everything in this condo was great! We loved the decor and cleanliness of the property. We definitely loved the balcony looking onto the river. We will definitely visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Wonderful place

We had a wonderful time this past weekend. We stayed right on the river. The condo was clean and close to everything . I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

LW S.

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

RELAXING

Great peaceful location. Easy to get everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Cozy by the river

Great place close to everything the Riverview is excellent. The place is spacious and was decorated had a Christmas tree and all.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay E.

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

Great Fall Weekend

Great location, very quiet and nice apartment. Good value and very nice size...plenty of room. Great view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cora B.

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

Nice Getaway

It was just what we were looking for. Nice and quiet. The creek and close enough to town to walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

Had an amazing time ! Definitely will be back

We had such a great time . Beautiful scenery by the river. Rooms were very clean . We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LaKeisha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed ourselves. The condo was clean and we had river view. It was so inviting and we were in the middle of everything. We enjoyed the lazy river and the restaurants that were near by. Every place was within walking distance which was a plus. We recommend this condo and we will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rhonda s.

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

Helen

Love the town of Helen. Very walkable town. Confo was clean and close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Rested

Great place,with a great view. Relaxing, enjoyable week.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marla W.

Wonderful!

Great Location. Very Clean!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD C.

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

Great River View

First time in Helen, GA. Nice 1 bedroom on the river, conveniently located. Property has been updated, really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Awesome Stay

Perfect location. Within walking distance to almost everything. Cute and cozy cabin was just right. Evenings on the patio with a glass of wine listening to the river’s rushing waters was so relaxing. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Z.

Very nice

Very clean and convenient to everything easy walk to restaurants and shopping and walk along the river
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sandra J.

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

Great for the price!

The building is older but the view is wonderful. The condo was very restful. The deck over the river gave us a cool breeze most days.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle V.

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

Wonderfully cozy condo

We stayed for a weekend. The condo was clean and wonderfully furnished. The riverfront patio was the star. Sitting outside listening to little rapids while enjoying a coffee was the perfect way to relax Walking distance to the center of town was also another great perk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

3day getaway

Easy walking distance to restaurants and town. Liked the deck overlooking water. Wasn’t crazy about the bed. Was perfect for my trip
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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