Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Place, Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
12 min walk
Helen Festhalle
Place, Helen Festhalle
2 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Helen
City center stay.With a stay at this Helen cabin, you'll be steps from Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and a 5-minute walk from Chattahoochee River. Also, Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau is within half a mile (1 km) and Alpine Mini Golf is within 2 miles (3 km).
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Helen Festhalle - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
Campfire Gather Round - 13 min walk
Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - 14 min walk
Pink Pig Southern BBQ - 8 min walk
La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant - 13 min walk
Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River
Gaze out at the Chattahoochee River from just about every room. Open the windows and listen to the rippling flow of the water. Breathe the fresh air and enjoy the view from the deck or from the hot tub! This cabin has fully-equipped kitchen and gas grill on the deck for meals cooked at home. Would you rather eat out? River Retreat is within walking distance to downtown Helen! Should you decide to cook and eat at the cabin, the cabinets are filled with all the cookware, dinnerware and glassware you will need. Bring your favorite coffee pods for the Keurig coffee maker. The cozy couch is the perfect spot to snuggle up near the gas fireplace on chilly evenings. There is a streaming TV for your entertainment, so don't forget to bring your channel subscription login information. Please note that the Pac-Man game is not functioning. The main floor king bedroom has a bath with a walk-in shower. The upstairs king bedroom shares a bath with the guests staying in the loft. This bath features a shower/tub combination and the television is for playing DVDs only. In the loft there is a full size bed for two and a futon for one. This cabin has the perfect parking for those riding or bringing motorcycles up to the mountains. Please note that River Retreat has 23 steps from parking to the front door. Pets are not allowed at River Retreat. • Minimum Age Requirement: River Retreat is available to families or to guests 21 years or older. • Parking: Space is available for 3 vehicles. • Access: The road and driveway are paved • Pets: Pets are not allowed at River Retreat. • Location: 1.2 miles to downtown Helen. Cabin on the River is located directly behind the Helen Water Park on the opposite side of the Chattahoochee River. • Steps: The cabin is built on stilts and there are 20+ steps from the parking area up to the front door.
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)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,392 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
No pets allowed
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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Right on the Chatahoochee River in Town
In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River
River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River Cabin
River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River Helen
2381-144371
Frequently asked questions
How close is River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River to the airport?
This cabin is 75.9 mi (95-min drive) away from the Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.
Does River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River offer free breakfast?
This cabin does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River?
No, there is no casino at this cabin.
What time is check-in at River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River?
Free parking is not available at this cabin.
Does River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River have a pool?
This cabin does not have a pool.
Does River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cabin.
How close is River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River to downtown Helen?
This cabin is 1 mi away from Helen.
River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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We had the best time and we were very happy with the cabin! It was exactly what it showed in the online listing and was one of the cleanest places we’ve ever stayed on vacation!
Everything was great and as described. We really enjoyed the view of the river.
Mike E.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Scott C.
Apr 20, 2026
Our Favorite Cabin during our annual trip to Helen
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect location and privacy.
This was the perfect cabin for our family, we really enjoyed our stay. The beds were comfortable, the house and hot tub were clean, and the best part was being just steps away from the river. Lots of fishing! The location was close to town, just a couple minutes to drive but also walkable. But far enough from the main road where we got to enjoy nature and listen to the river. The best part was just sitting out back with our feet in the water. Highly recommend and we will definetly be back and would stay here again.
This place was all we expected it to be. Convenient to all the sights but felt very private. Lovely place to just sit in the river and enjoy the nature.
The cabin is right on the river and was very nice! It is close to down town Helen but still seemed private! We even sat in the hot tub while listening to the river and it was so relaxing!
We enjoyed staying in the cabin by the creek. Loved the sounds while sitting on the deck. The beds were so comfortable! Very close to town. We'll be back!
Great location near to town, great use of hot tub on back deck, on the river, very quiet. Very clean. My only complaint was we couldn’t get the sound system working on the tv and could not get the volume up with any remote. Loved the wood decor and fireplace.
Love the location of this cabin and the peaceful flow of the river directly adjacent. Everything was very peaceful and as advertised. My rating is lowered to 4 stars due to a slight shortage of flatware and kitchen utensils. Also, there was a significant noise issue with the dryer, which worked to dry clothing but drowned out any conversation within the house. We reported the problem to management upon checkout. Overall, we very much enjoyed the house.
The beds and couches were so comfortable and cozy. The fire place was warm and inviting. The dishwasher and dryer need replaced. It would be nice to have more kitchen wares and hand towels.