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A River Runs Thru It - Elegant Riverfront Cabin on the Chattahoochee River

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Dining
TV, fireplace
A River Runs Thru It offers a serene retreat with the soothing sounds of the Chattahoochee River from its covered deck, perfect for fishing, hiking or simply relaxing by the fire pit. The spacious lodge home features a well-equipped kitchen and two decks overlooking the river. Enjoy nearby attractions like Anna Ruby Falls and Unicoi State Park.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61170 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

A River Runs Thru It - Elegant Riverfront Cabin on the Chattahoochee River

You will truly enjoy this beautiful home while listening to the sounds of the river running by from the covered-deck which is directly above the river. A fisherman's paradise, 150 yards of trout river frontage, catch your limit on the beautiful clear waters of the fast-flowing Chattahoochee River.

This spacious level property is bordered by the Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Preserve. There is something for everyone: fishing, hiking, river tubing, biking, picnicking, horseback riding, or just relaxing by the outdoor fire pit and picnic area. The perfect spot for rest and relaxation. It is located close to nature and the headwaters of the upper Chattahoochee River.

This lodge home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is only three miles from the vibrant center of Helen, GA. It is the perfect vacation home for couples and families. A River Runs Thru It is beautifully constructed, featuring high ceilings, a two-story river rock fireplace, knotty pine paneling throughout, and a well-equipped kitchen with high end stainless appliances.

This property boasts two decks directly overlooking the clear running waters of the Chattahoochee River and exquisite lodge furnishings. The spacious loft master suite features a lovely log king bed and overlooks the two-story great room.

This beautiful home is located just minutes from the shopping and dining of the delightful alpine village of Helen, GA and a short drive to the spectacular Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, Smithgall Woods Center, and Unicoi State Park.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,170 square feet

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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 - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No Pets Allowed at this Property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
No events, parties, or wedding receptions.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events, parties, or wedding receptions.
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
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

89136

About the area

Located in Helen, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Alpine Mini Golf and Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Mt. Yonah Book Exchange. Southern Water Trails LLC and North Georgia Zoo are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Festhalle - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Raven Cliffs Falls - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant & Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hoochee’s River Basket - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A River Runs Thru It - Elegant Riverfront Cabin on the Chattahoochee River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A River Runs Thru It - Elegant Riverfront Cabin on the Chattahoochee River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A River Runs Thru It - Elegant Riverfront Cabin on the Chattahoochee River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A River Runs Thru It - Elegant Riverfront Cabin on the Chattahoochee River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Chattahoochee River and Chattahoochee National Forest. Charlemagne's Kingdom and Unicoi Hill Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

A River Runs Thru It - Elegant Riverfront Cabin on the Chattahoochee River Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

30th anniversary

Great location! Perfectly located on river!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Great Stay

Property was amazing and a wonderful location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie H.

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

Beautiful Cabin

This cabin is beautiful! Great location, only 2 miles from Helen. Parking is minimal, luckily we only drove 1 truck and not both. Cld possibly fit 2 small cars but no way we were getting both truck in there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

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

Great river location

The cabin had a nice feel to it and looked like it had been updated. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

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

River edge

The river was amazing really relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Great Mini Vacation

We really enjoyed our time at A River Runs Through It. We spent most of our time at the house just enjoying the peace and quiet by the river.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen G., Pace, Fl

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and relaxing

The cabin is nice and very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke G.

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

Great Cabin on the River!

My wife and I loved this cabin, was a perfect setup for our weekend vacation and was only minutes away from all the places we wanted to visit during our trip. WIll book again next time we visit Helen GA
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C., STATHAM, GEORGIA

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

Beautiful, Relaxing weekend

This is a beautiful relaxing rustic cabin that is secluded in the streams we loved the view and campfire at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

Cute and cozy cabin

A wonderful place to stay in Helen! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

loved it!

We absolutely loved the cabin and the neighborhood. It was so peaceful and relaxing for our girls trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Will Book Again!

This was a family honeymoon trip and we couldn’t have been more pleased. The location, the amenities, the peacefulness. It was exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kiersten S.

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

Scenic Cabin with the perfect location

The cabin was perfectly located to be away from the city hustle and bustle, but also still extremely close to town. We absolutely loved that the river is right on the property. It was so peaceful! We had a bit of an issue with the cleanliness of the property when we arrived, but the communication was top-tier, and that issue was resolved. It’s a beautiful cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

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

Amazing and Relaxing

The property was clean and comfortable, but the best part is the river!! We stayed outside more than inside. Convenient to Helen, yet serene and quiet. Will stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seena S.

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

Family Trip

This was the best location, no one needed a pool table, games, tv or hot tub we stayed playing in the river... this location was everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Anniversary Weekend

Stayed here for our Anniversary get away. Loved everything about the property! Will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Juan A

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful Cabin it just needs more cleaning but other than that we loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

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

Cabin by the river

We loved the location and overall decor of the cabin. So many dead animals staring at us but it worked. The river is literally out the back door and a very relaxing sound to sit next to. The cabin was clean and well maintained. We enjoyed the awesome master bathroom as well. The house is only minutes from Helen and other attractions like the beautiful Anna Ruby Falls. I hope we will have the chance to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Best place in Helen, GA

We needed a cabin to get away from hectic careers and non-stop working over the last year and a half. This cabin provided all of that and more. The kitchen is fabulous to cook in. The views are amazing! The beds are soooo comfortable and the fireplace in the living room makes an evening complete. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Lorrie L.

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

Enjoyable stay with a few inconveniences

House was as listed, property was clean, well stocked, Master closet was full of extra linen and a bunch of extra supplies, had to move because there was no space anywhere to hang clothes. The water pressure is horrible when the hot water is on, It literally takes an hour and 20 minutes to fill the tub, You cannot take 2 showers at once, cannot run the dishwasher or laundry if you want to take any kind of shower. So plan accordingly if traveling with family or another couple. The internet is very slow and streaming service is mediocre at best. A few simple updates would make this stay a higher rating, Location is great and close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Perfect spot on the river

The property is just a 2-3 min drive to the heart of Helen and right down the street from the cool river adventure headwater location. Tons of trout in the river and the cabin is above all the tubing, so a nice private section of the river. Everything worked great but the upstairs was a little warmer than the main level. The porch was our favorite area: fishing, river viewing, eating at the large table, and grilling out all from the main porch. There is a side patio for easy access to the water and firepit. Parking is tight but fine for 1 car parallel to the street. The grill and appliances were spotless. For the Helen area this cabin was great and we would stay again. Just a perfect/private spot on the river for fishing, swiming, or relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Three boys and a River

Our boys loved the property! Close proximity to zip lines, rock climbing, waterfalls, Helen town center, not to mention water front private river access for splashing, rock skipping, floating, and Cairn building. House is well planned overall and kitchen and bathroom facilities were up to date. I would suggest owner invest in new laundry facilities, not efficient or quiet. The previous reviews mentioning a ‘lack of general cleanliness’ and ‘chipped dishes’ are consistent with my findings. The owner should replace the dishes…they have been loved and show significant signs of stress; ceramic dishes will crack after continued washing in dishwashers. Housekeeping needs to address cobwebs, greasy fingerprints on cabinets, and dirty hardwood floors…all give the property an icky feeling. As a hardwood floor homeowner myself, I recognize after a long weekend of river tubing and high foot traffic the floors will need serious attention. Bathroom linens were clean and abundant, but white…why white? It’s a riverfront cabin with very little white in the decor. My biggest complaint to go on record is the kitchen dish towel…one is provided. Bring your own from home if you plan to dry anything. High priced for location…needs better care, more comfy outdoor seating options on both decks, and offer a few more “everyday luxuries”…like two dish towels. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Brian M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Was nice 40 years ago when it was built

This was a nice property, 40 years ago when it was built.. Do not let the ad for you. This is not high-speed Internet. It is Windstream DSL only. You cannot do quality video streaming with this. We were told we would have high-speed Internet and it’s not. I am an IT Director by trade, I even reached out to the property management team beforehand to confirm Internet was good and it wasn’t when we got here. I was only pushing two megs down and .56 megs up. This property needs to be retired. There is no game room. They replaced the game room with a bed overlooking, but do not bring kids here. There’s nothing for them to do. Everything is just old and outdated. The bright spot was the kitchen. New appliances that were very nice. Now, the bedding, pillows, and sheets were all fresh and clean. It’s not about that. However, the unit needs a deep cleaning. The outside Has never been touched. There are cobwebs everywhere and it’s just lack of cleaning. The sofa has a big tear on the top of it. The shower had pubic hair all in the master shower. It obviously has not been deep cleaned. In addition, don’t let the two shower-heads fool you. Only one of them works with hot water. They also cut a big tree right off the back of the house and left a stump right in the sandy area where kids can play in the water. For the amount charged, they need to put some back into the house. It needs a ton of work and get FIBER! Never again!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristy R.

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

Great getaway

Absolutely loved the location of this home. However, we had no cell service and WiFi went out for half of our stay. Was ok since we were trying to unplug. Dining table is upstairs which was a little odd and master bedroom had no privacy as it is located in the open loft upstairs. Again no problem for us since it was a sisters trip. The river was amazing and location was perfect. Communication was exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

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