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River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River

Waterfront cabin with water park and Hot tub

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Outdoor dining
Consider a stay at River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River and take advantage of a water park, a garden and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61392 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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. Come coffee time, you have the option of using the standard drip coffee maker or the one-cup Keurig found in the cupboards.

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.

Bring some quarters with you and relive the 80's with a game of Pac-man or any of the other 28 games on the arcade machine upstairs.

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.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,392 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 - 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

Pets not 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

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

About the area

Map
Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
  • Circle K
  • Pink Pig Southern BBQ
  • Helen Festhalle
  • Cowboys & Angels

Frequently asked questions

Is River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River located?

This family-friendly Helen cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Chattahoochee River and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. Alpine Mini Golf and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau are also within 15 minutes.

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River Retreat - In Town Treat on The Chattahoochee River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 227 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Anniversary Trip

Breath taking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip S.

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

Helen Vacation

Great stay. Loved the house. Beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Beautiful cabin

Customer service 10 stars from Georgia mountain rentals
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresia W.

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

Enjoyed

Great views and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John Thomas M.

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

Great place.

Nice place. Great river access. Easy drive to town. Great cabin feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

david a.

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

river cabin.

Very clean. Loved the location right om the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Quaint and cozy cabin on river

We loved the cabin and the process was easy. Location was good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

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

Cozy Vibe

We loved the cozy, rustic cabin vibe. Very clean and well taken care of. Close proximity to downtown a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanetta H.

Great Family Retreat

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: Very relaxing and peaceful. The whole family enjoyed the river front property. My Grandson enjoyed fishing and we all enjoyed looking for river finds. The cabin was very clean, beautiful decor. Bedding very comfortable. Everything enjoyable. We will be returning.Five star rating.

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

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

Perfect location

This cabin is nestled in the perfect spot in Helen! Just outside of town but within minutes of everything. Plenty of things to do and conveniently close to Helen tubing/water park. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Lovely time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A very relaxing week in a beautiful cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

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

Very nice

Clean very close to town river right behind cabin sounds of water very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great Cabin!

Enjoyed our stay at this cozy 2 bedroom cabin. Very clean. Great communication with property managemaent. Everything worked properly. GPS location was right on target. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M., Gastonia, NC

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

Review

Clean property, easy to work with management, plenty of amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked that the property seemed private, even with houses close by. The direct access to the river was great though all the neighbors used it. The house was nice and worked well for us. We could walk to many places in the town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Perfect Ladies Weekend Escape

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! Great views. Easy check in and out with very good communication before, during and after the stay. We definitely look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Amanda G.

Great location on the river

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location on the river. House is a little dated and has many fishing and hunting decor. Management company super nice and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holidaying in Helen

After reading about Helen in Southern Living, I was determined to locate a cabin to add to the enjoyment of our trip. River Retreat fit the bill with the additional bonus of being located on the river! It was cozy and comfortable. We did have a difficult time locating it due to the outside light being burnt out and we arrived after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Can't wait to go back

I totally enjoyed being there. Great location by river, loved sitting on balcony listening to the river and watching the geese. I thought is was a little dusty but it was the carpenter bees creating sawdust. The cabin was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

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

Great time cabin

Very nice, steps were a little concern. Cabin was beautiful, but upstairs TV didn't work. But we dealt with that. Small problem with passcode being changed, but they solved the problem as soon as we called them. Excellent service. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Matt N.

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

Birthday weekend!

The location is great to get to town, only a few minutes drive. There is a water park directly across from the house. Thankful it was closed for the season. The house needs some updating and we felt like they needed more kitchen items for cooking. There is only 1 dry measuring cup, bowls for mixing, etc The keypad on the door was not working, but the property manager came right there and got us in. The response time was great and she was very helpful! Overall we had an amazing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie G.

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

Girls weekend!

We decided to try renting a cabin instead of hotel. The place was nice but make sure to wash the kitchen stuff before you use them. We could tell what the previous guests ate from the leftovers on the bottom of the pots and pans. Slight bug problem also. It made for some screams, laughs and stories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Steven S.

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

Great cabin with lots to offer--only one negative

-My friends and I were very impressed with the River Retreat. You'll be within a 5-7 minute drive to most of the things to do in Helen, or a 15-20 minute walk. -The cabin was well-appointed with plenty of space. I loved that both bedrooms had king beds. -The only downside of the cabin we experienced is its proximity to the waterpark. There will be loud music from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day during the warmer months. You can easily hear it inside the cabin. Other than that, we were very impressed with our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jennifer L.

Mountain Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, the house was very nice. The only two issues I had was there was a bucket or planter of cigarette buds on the porch that was very full. We are non-smokers so this really grossed us out. Also, the hot tub smelled very musty. The view was deceiving. There’s a huge water park across the small creek. That was not shown in the pictures. It was a beautiful house and we had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cindy s.

Our Summertime River Retreat

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: Finally got to stay at River Retreat with GMR. First of all, the Concierge Service was awesome! Arrived to all of our groceries already in the fridge or neatly displayed on the counters. The rental was immaculately clean. Mornings were spent with a cup of coffee and listening to the river. Daytime was spent relaxing in the river, evenings were grilling on the covered back porch and then soaking in the hot tub.Of course, a couple of trips into town for some shopping and hanging out at Paul's our favorite.I cannot say enough good things about GMR Staff. Always so helpful and accommodating. We will definitely rent River Retreat again!