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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, sink, and modern appliances.
Stroll up to this charming two-story home, surrounded by lush landscaping and a serene wooded backdrop.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a granite countertop, coffee maker, kettle, and more.
Relax by the fireplace in this inviting living room with a large sofa and high ceiling.
Relax in a serene outdoor setting surrounded by mature trees and a fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Helen Festhalle
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Helen

City center stay.Your stay at this Helen vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Charlemagne's Kingdom. Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Helen Festhalle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Spice 55 Thai and Sushi restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Viking River Retreat

Modern, newly renovated, on the Chattahoochee River in downtown Helen. Multi-level home, huge outside entertainment area 2,688 sq' covered. Fire pit, string lights, direct river access.

2-story vaulted open living space with kitchen, pool table and living room on the main level overlooking the Chattahoochee River. Fully equipped rental with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Lots of space for hanging out and entertaining inside and out. Walk to downtown shops, restaurants and Betty’s Country Store.

The space
Come enjoy this spacious loft house. The house is on pillars and has a large entertaining area with ring toss, corn hole, extra fridge, bar, grill and large fireplace. All, settled right along side the Chattahoochee River and covered in string lights. Inside the house is warm and comfy. Hang out in the living room by the fire and watch movies or get the gang together to cook in the fully stocked kitchen. Play pool in the evenings or take a nap on the large cushy bench located in the front screened in porch during sunset. This is the ultimate relaxation place in the middle of Helen.

Guest access
The entire house is yours while you are there. Make yourself at home. There are 3 closets (one on each floor) with locks that we ask you to leave alone. This is where we store our tool and personals.

Hotels do it we do it too! A valid credit card is required for a security & damage hold during your stay with us.

Travel Insurance- We also cannot control Mother Nature. Even though we're inland, tropical storms and hurricanes can impact our weather. Unless there is an ordered evacuation of the area, rentals continue as planned without discounts or refunds. We highly recommend "Cancel For Any Reason Travel Insurance" to cover the unexpected . Should an event occur requiring you to activate such insurance, we will be happy to assist with documentation needed.

Property manager

danielle

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Viking River Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 76.9 mi (90-min drive) away from the Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Viking River Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Viking River Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Viking River Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Viking River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Viking River Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Viking River Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Viking River Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Viking River Retreat to downtown Helen?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Helen.

Viking River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

amazing house amazing location

Really loved the house, lots of space. Firepit on the river was a great bonus. Owner of house was great, great communication. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

We loved this house and Danielle and Erick were great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney R., Tallahassee, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect retreat for family

We enjoyed our stay so much. The hosts took the time and decorated the house for Christmas, as our stay was over the holiday. It was so sweet and thoughtful. The back yard on the river is truly the best part of the house. But the short walk to town, the layout of the property, the thoughtfulness of amenities and the checkin process was all wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful all around

The house was beautiful! We stayed outside most of the time! Clean and wonderful! It would have been a great bonus to have a tv outside! We will definitely be back!!! The view of the river and probably our favorite part was the fire pit area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranell M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away in the mountains

Perfect location and layout for what we were wanting to do in Helen. Look forward to our next stay. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent New Years Eve stay

Our group of 8 (fam of 4 and 2 friend couples) celebrated family and friendship of 20 years for 3 nights over NYE. The home was exactly what we were hoping for - spacious yet lots of nooks for privacy, wonderful kitchen (cooking=love to us) and amazing outdoor spaces for drinks around the fire next to the river, on the deck or in a hammock. We were within walking distance of main area of Helen yet separated by the river so we weren’t in the bustle of the NYE crowds. Noise levels at night are important as we have a variety of sleep habits in our crew, and we all very happy with the neighborhood as well as sound damping within the home. This was one of our favorite NYE events to date. Great location, wonderful home and perfect hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Helenback

What a treat! Perfect weekend getaway in a beautiful, river front home with everything this group needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place

Loved the house. Had everything we were looking for. The Owners were super friendly and the accommodations were a 5 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property better host

The pictures do not show how nice large and comfortable this property is. Is perfect for a group of friends or a couple of families. The property has an abundance of amenities and there was plenty to do. From being lazy in a large comfortable adirondack chairs around the oversized fire pit to tossing cornhole or shooting the Chattahoochee, this property has it all. The kitchen is more than large enough for large group and they living area is comfortable for many adults. The master bedroom is spacious and large with plenty of spaces for All that you may bring. The master bath is extremely large to include a bonus steam shower / sauna. Exterior deck overlooking the Chattahoochee River is absolutely beautiful large spacious and there's plenty of seating for everyone. Below the main level deck on the ground level is a large area to entertain while enjoying the backyard and the Chattahoochee River. The property is a 10 minute walk to downtown Helen or should the river allow it as it did this time It's 3 minutes if you cross the river. The communication with our host Danielle was efficient and easy. She made it easy to get into the property and also helped with a few special surprises. I could go on but all's I can say is she made it a very memorable weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric K., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We loved the property and the location was perfect. This property gets 5 Stars for sure. Just a heads up to the owners, when we placed the garbage out on the curb on Sunday night, the raccoons got into the garbage cans in the middle of the night. One of our kids cleaned up the mess before we left, but that was interesting, lol. We look for towns/places like this to spend part of our vacation at each year. Last year we were in Gatlinburg, for example. Helen is quite the place for vacationing. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023