Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Alpine Mini Golf and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park are also within 15 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea L.

22 Jan 2025

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

Cozy cute spot

Gas fireplace stopped working 2nd day but it was a cozy amazing spot as long as there is no ICE on the driveway and small road to cabin. Definitely would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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8/10 Good

Kati M.

27 Jul 2024

Loved how close it was to downtown with the secluded feel of the woods.

10/10 Excellent

Bobby Jo O.

12 Nov 2023

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

Nice place

We had a great time! Close to town and the hot tub was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Kirstie P.

6 Nov 2024

Relaxing and inviting

Everything was turn on for us. We arrived in the evening and were able to put out things in the cabin and get right into the hot tub. It was on and warm waiting for us to enjoy. The grill was fantastic. Everything we needed was there for us. Thank you for a great time! We were indeed happy campers!!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

30 Jul 2023

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

Birthday getaway

Booked this for my friends birthday. It was the perfect location and had plenty of room for all of us. The decks were perfect and the hot tub was the perfect way to end the day. Would definitely stay here again. Also love that we could bring the dogs.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Greta S.

8 Oct 2024

Great little getaway

This little cabin was great for our short weekend. Hot tub was perfect, we got to bring our dog and he was happy and the cabin is nestled in the trees along with 4 other cabins. But it is a very quiet little cul de sac. The beds were comfortable. It is a one car road to get to the cabin area so be cautious when driving in. We walked into town each evening without difficulty. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again if we have the chance.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

21 May 2024

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

Romantic Pre Valentine’s Weekend

Happy Camper was the perfect dog friendly spot for our weekend getaway. The cabin was the perfect size and was accurately listed. The location is fantastic, and we even got to see a family of deer. The only negative was the hot tub wasn’t hot. But other than that, we would gladly stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

29 Jul 2024

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

Happy times at the happy camper

Enjoyed the mountain feel but super close to everything. Don’t think I would walk since the street is a bit of a hike, but only a few minutes drive. Cabin is cute. Kids said “it’s a vibe” 😜 our puppy got to come along and go on our Helen adventure too. We had an intense game of Uno and enjoyed the hot tub.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER J.

26 Oct 2023

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

Great memories

We had the best time visiting Helen GA and staying here! The cabin is perfectly cozy with everything we needed. Everything was nice and clean. It’s so peaceful to be so close to town. Our only complaint is the way too long door entry code.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

23 Jul 2024

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

Cabin to the downtown, Helen town

Very nice cabin with plenty of space and in the woods. Very close to the town of Helen you can walk down the hill and be right in the city center. Only recommendation I have is the maintenance needs to clean all the comb webs outside before somebody occupies the cabin. Also when we got heavy rain, the gutters are clogged, causing a pour down in front of the door.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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8/10 Good

Nicholas M.

25 Dec 2023

The Happy Camper

The property is a short 3-minute drive to downtown Helen which makes the location ideal for those who want to be close to town but have a more private feel. There is a narrow road leading to the property from the main road but we did not have any issues with it or accessing the private parking. We also brought our small dog and she enjoyed the stay. Communication was excellent/responsive and the property overall was nice, though there were a few minor issues with cleanliness such as with the floors.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

29 Dec 2023

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

Great Christmas at the Happy Camper in Helen

Wonderful property in Helen! The cabin was immaculate and cozy. It was so nice to find a dog friendly option! Our dogs loved walking around the wooded areas. The kitchen was small, but functional and the outside grill was such a plus! The property was very quiet and we loved the fireplace and large TV. The property is in walking distance to Helen, but there is a very steep drive leading up to the neighborhood that may be quite challenging for some. We highly recommend and would love to go back! Check out the BBQ place at the end of the drive leading to the neighborhood - it was great!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

21 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Pros - Communications were prompt and friendly. We had an issue with the thermostat which they fixed right away. The decor was also cute and woodsy, which fit the location. Cons - The property could use more interior lighting, especially in the dining area. Additionally, there were a few areas that didn't feel completely clean.

8/10 Good

Tracy H.

25 Sept 2025

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

Good place to stay but the sofa bed is not something adults will want to sleep on. (very uncomfortable) The picture makes it look secluded and its not when it comes to parking.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Marta K.

15 Jul 2025

Helen GA great place Happy Camper

Great place to relax, recharge and be safe in nature. We saw big black bear and deer.

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10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

11 Oct 2024

Great Octoberfest stay!

Great little place to stay. Close enough to enjoy the town but far enough away to hear nothing but the squirrels playing in the trees.

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8/10 Good

HENRY S.

5 Jul 2023

Great location

The cabin was close enough to the river to walk to Tubing.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

16 Jul 2023

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

Slice of heaven

This is an absolutely amazing place to stay. Very close to town. Beautiful scenery. I look forward to another stay here!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh K.

25 Feb 2024

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

Fun close to town getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The cabin is very close to town! Easy drive! Only unexpected thing was other cabins so close by. It didn’t bother us at all, but we were under the impression from the pictures that we were a little more secluded. Very cute cozy cabin!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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8/10 Good

Andy W.

8 Feb 2023

Nice Cabin within walking Distance to Helen

The cabin itself was very nice for a couple's retreat, well furnished, and comfortable. We also booked the cabin to enjoy the hot tub after a couple of long hikes, but the hot tub was not working. Disappointed that it did not work, as we would have rated the Happy Camper a 5 otherwise.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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6/10 Okay

Amanda S.

12 May 2024

Verify before Guest arrives

I would recommend verifying everything is in order before guest arrives. We should have been made aware the hot tub wasn't available. The description said you could walk to town but it was a straight up long drive to far edge of town so not a convenient walk.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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6/10 Okay

Joel W.

2 Jan 2023

Great Location

Perfect little cabin within walking distance to town. Feels pretty private depsite the fact that there are 3 other cabins next to and below it. The Hot tub did not work, that was the biggest let down as I picked that cabin specifically because it had one. Coffee maker also did not work, we had to go into town to get coffee first thing each morning. We would definitely stay here again if the hot tub would work next time.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

15 May 2022

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

Nice and quiet

This house was the perfect space and size for our family of 3 and 2 dogs. It's surrounded by woods and private even though it's next to other cabins but spaced apart. It's close to the town but seems like it's not which we liked. Keep in mind it is not walking distance to town however as you don't have any sidewalks on the road to get to the cabin and there is a steep part of the road. The hot tub we used once as it didn't seem like it had been cleaned in awhile and the water level was low. There are a lot of spider webs around the hot tub. There was a smell in the house that we let the property management know about. All in all it is a good place to stay and would be happy to visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Autumn A.

29 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

I don’t recommend

The heat was out at our property when we got there. Also, the hot tub stayed on 66, we called about this malfunction as well and they said “they have a motor coming for it”. So, no heat until the next day- as they said they would relocate us, but instead sent maintenance.(interrupts our trip and plans). The hot tub wasn’t able to be used at all. The place was very dirty, the tub does not drain while taking a shower, and the toilet has nasty stains inside primary and out. The pictures posted for this property have high contrast filters on it, so don’t be fooled. Still awaiting a partial refund. Good luck, keep looking until you find a better vacation home! You won’t miss anything with this location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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4/10 Poor

Kimberly S.

19 Jan 2023

Vacasa: Happy Camper Helen, GA

I stayed at the Happy Camper in Helen, GA 12/26-12/29/2022. The home is very cute! Large porches, great seating area outside. The bathroom and living room are very spacious and the gas fireplace was great! We also enjoyed playing the cards and board games provided. The bedrooms are small but doable for average size people, the beds are also small (full size?) and the mattresses could use an upgrade. The hot tub was not working during our stay. We left it on for the duration of our stay hoping it would heat up, but it never reached over 60 degrees, so we were unable to enjoy that amenity. Other than the hot tub, I did not have an issue with the accommodations at all and likely would have left the review at that. However, I had a huge issue with VACASA, the management company of this property. On our second night there, we left to go to the laundromat (there is no washer and dryer in the home) and upon returning to the cabin around 7pm, I noticed the water wasn’t working. I reported the issue to Vacasa and also notified them about the hot tub at this time. Around 730pm 12/27, VACASA called and said that we would need to leave the property due to the water being out. I let them know that I would not be leaving that evening as I had started drinking. The lady told me she couldn’t authorize me to stay but she would would get with a supervisor to let them know and call me back. They did not call me back. I packed all my belongings that evening and loaded them up. I also started calling local hotels and none of them had pet friendly accommodations for the remainder of our stay. At that point, I emailed Vacasa and let them know that we could not find any other accommodations for the duration of our stay and asked how we could resolve the issue. I didn’t get a response or a call back. The water came back on just after 10pm. Yay, the issue is resolved, I thought, and shortly thereafter we went to bed. Upon waking up the next morning, I checked my Vacasa app and it said my checkout date was 12/27. I called Vacasa and was on the phone with them letting them know about the issue with the dates and that I was still in the cabin and would be until my checkout date 12/29. At that point they said, they had refunded half my money and in order to stay I would need to pay them the amount the refunded. The call disconnected shortly after that. I checked my banking app and called the bank, there was no refund or pending refund at the time. I called Vacasa back and got a different agent who was difficult to understand so I gave them my information and asked that the previous rep call me back so I would not have to reexplain the hour long disconnected call with another agent. She put that request in for me. We left the cabin and went to an Escape room. Upon leaving the escape room, I checked my banking app and Vacasa had charged my account for an additional $540 but still no refund or pending refund. I never authorized them to charge my (out of room for rest of review)

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