Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Helen, GA

Helen Festhalle
‪3 min walk‬
Helen Arts & Heritage Center
‪8 min walk‬
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
‪14 min walk‬
Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Escape to a luxury riverfront getaway in the heart of Helen, Georgia. Our newly renovated retreat offers the ideal starting point for exploring all the area's attractions. With two spacious king suites, a cozy bunk bedroom, our accommodations comfortably accommodate up to Six guests. There's no shortage of activities to enjoy in the area, from exhilarating rafting, zip lining, kayaking, and tubing to leisurely water parks, horseback riding, golfing, canoeing, fishing, and hiking to breathtaking waterfalls. Make sure you don't miss out on the chance to experience the best of Helen!

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Renee Simchon

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Door code and Driving Directions will be emailed 24 to 48hrs before arrival provided you have sent a valid US ID of the person reserving this property

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this chalet is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Helen Festhalle and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Helen, GA

What's nearby

Helen Festhalle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Charlemagne's Kingdom - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bigg Daddy S Restauran - ‬3 min walk
‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬8 min walk
‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
‪Troll Tavern - ‬8 min walk
‪Spice 55 - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. Helen Festhalle and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within 10 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Eddie H.

19 Mar 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Friendcation!

Love the location!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koren S.

15 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tristan H.

10 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Family Trip

Overall great experience, great neighbors and general public interaction with the community. Took lots of pictures and tried the local restaurants with family for the holidays.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

janna s.

7 Dec 2024

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

Very nice place

Nicely decorated. Very convenient and the best sleeping beds!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

11 Nov 2024

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

Nice Place to Stay, Great Location

We had a really good time. The condo has a perfect location and parking was great. Parking was under the condo. We rode motorcycles and it was easy in and out.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel K.

23 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Common areas are neglected

The rental itself is clean. Maintenance is way overdue to the rest of the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bethany S.

23 Sept 2024

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

Simply nice

Condo was great for what we needed. 3 full baths were nice to have. Loved the location, within walking distance of downtown. The common shared deck was not an issue for us, we seemed to be the only ones who used it. For those looking to grill out, the unit itself does not have a grill. It is a shared one for the building; a public park type one. Be prepared to bring tin foil or something as the unit did not have any for us to use for the grill. Other than one night we didn't spend a lot of time in the condo itself. We loved how close everything was, we were in town for the Oktoberfest.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brad B.

16 Sept 2024

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

Nice Place to Stay, Great Location

We had a really good time. The condo has a perfect location and great parking situation. The architecture is kind of odd as all the decking/balconies are shared and the other renters can easily see inside the unit if you leave all the curtains/shades open. It is very dark and the unit desperately needs more lamps and brighter bulbs. We had a lot of trouble getting the tv to work. The bedrooms were spacious and comfy though.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

14 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joel C.

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Location

Fantastic location

Right in the center of it all in Helen. And was a fair price. But the unit is just a rental and is slowly being beat down from use. It’s clear the owners rarely see the unit. The unit is cramped, and dark. Really dark. We could never get the TV to work in the den - the remotes were missing battery covers and batteries were missing or dead. The comms were ok, but inflexible. And to top it off - it just wasn’t clean. Most of Helen has gotten to that point I suppose - if you insist on the great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

21 Jul 2024

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

Birthday getaway!

We stayed 3 nights here for a birthday getaway. The location was perfect…right on the river…and we were able to walk to many restaurants and downtown. Parking was readily accessible in front. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with all the amenities. Great place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

8 Jul 2024

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

Short stay but so much fun

Great little town

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

1 Jul 2024

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

Great property!

We had a great time on and off the river. Parking under the buildings kept our cars cool during the day while we walked around town. Plus the host was really quick to respond to any comments or questions we had.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony F.

31 May 2024

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

Enjoyed our stay

The property was very spacious and convenient to all shops and tubing. The property was clean and well kept.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

28 May 2024

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

What a fun weekend!

This place was so much fun to stay at. We mainly used the apartment as a sleep and shower location. It was very clean and comfortable with nice blackout curtains! It is perfectly situated on the river where there is a small island, perfect for wading out and setting up some chairs watching the tubers go by. It is also just a short 10 min walk to downtown. I will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

8 Apr 2024

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

Great Location!

The location to everything was amazing. The bunkbeds however are very small for adult females and the sleeper couches bed did not seem to have been cleaned in a while. All the other bedrooms were clean, comfortable, and very spacious. The bathrooms also had plenty of towels which was great. Overall the condo was perfect for what we needed for the bachelorette party.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

3 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful Condo on the river!

Extremely quite and super comfortable place to stay on the first floor of the building. Owner was extremely easy to work with and there was no hassle checking in and out. Within walking distance to all restaurants and attractions. The river was extremely peaceful and the house is located next to a city park with a playground and swings. Very accommodating for my girls(10rs old, 14yrs old) and especially for my service animal. Would recommend to any one and will stay again next time in Helen.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 Jan 2024

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

Perfect location

Great location, and loved having 3 full baths. Neighbors noisy going in and out of their sliders at night, but not the hosts fault. Keurig not working. But again, great location to everything and felt quite safe walking in the evenings.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline S.

12 Dec 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location for walking to all attractions

The location was excellent and upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms were very spacious. Property would have been excellent for 5 - 6 adults. Property pictures make the living area look much larger than it actually is, was a little crowded for 8 adults to be in living room and kitchen was difficult with 2 adults trying to get to items. The listed 3rd bedroom with the twin beds was virtually useless except for the top bunk. No closet, door was nailed open, no one could get into the bottom bunk, (to close to top bunk). In order to get onto the top bunk, we had to use the ladder from the utility closet, the bed is so close to the walls not even a very thin 15-year-old could use the ladder attached to the end of the bed to climb up. Also had to add a garbage bag to cover window, because spotlights from property across the street shine right into this room. Maybe should state that only small children can utilize bunk beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

23 Nov 2023

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

Great location A+++

My family met up in Helen for early Thanksgiving family get together and we had the best time. The location is in walking distance to all the attractions and restaurants and the condo has lots of room and the kids loved being off the Chattahoochie river. The manager/ owner is very sweet and accommodating. I highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

25 Oct 2023

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

Great location and comfy beds

We enjoyed our stay. The apt is located within walking distance to Main street and the river runs behind it. The beds slept comfortably and as others have mentioned, the lower bunk is tight. We didn’t have to use it so it wasn’t an issue for us. I’d recommend this place for anyone visiting Helen and looking for a convenient location.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Tammy N.

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Nice location

Nice location, plenty of room. Pictures of deck over the water were deceiving and no chairs to sit in. A little too close to the neighbors.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

thaddeus m.

25 Jun 2023

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

Fun experience

Everyone loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

6 Jun 2023

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

Perfect location!

The views were breathtaking! The beds were comfortable and the water pressure was good. We couldn’t get the arcade controller to work so that was the only disappointing thing. I would bring extra trash bags and dishwasher soap because we only got one of each. I would definitely book this room again. There is a multi-level view of the river and a park with access into it right next door.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

matt G.

1 Jun 2023

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

Fantastic stay!

We come down to Helen every year. Everyone in the group complimented the condo the second we walked in the door. The pictures sure gave a smaller dated feel but far from that in person. Loved the location being close to downtown and having the water in the back was an added bonus. Will absolutely stay here again next year.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Renee Simchon

I am a real estate broker that loves to travel to unique destinations. Since I was a young girl my family visited Helen Ga. regularly and I have continued that same cherished tradition with my four children. My 25 years in the real estate industry instilled a strong rule that I live by when investing - LOCATION is Everything! When a great property hit the market in Helen that was riverfront and steps to downtown + next door to a new water park I made the move to finally own property in the vacation destination I had always cherished. I am proud to say that move was one of the best moves I have ever made. Our kids and their friends can enjoy the freedom to walk and explore without worry or the hassle of us chauffeuring. The adults can visit the sites, shopping & pubs to enjoy Oktoberfest then tube or walk home. After your visit I am sure you will love this Bavarian getaway as much as we do! Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon

Renee Simchon, owner BIC
Greenwood Realty, Inc.

Sam Simchon, President
Bay Island Sportswear, Inc.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in Hartwell, Georgia and often visited Helen to tube the Hooch and sunset horseback ride through the streams. When Sam and I married in 1996 we spent our honeymoon weekend in Helen visiting the parks, enjoying the Bavarian town, visiting the waterfalls & kayaking. In 2005 we finally purchased our own riverside retreat downtown Helen. Our four children, friends and colleagues have grown to love our retreat as much as we do. After visiting hundreds of times and consistent market watch, we purchased our perfect location downtown and riverfront. Our kids and their friends can safely roam while we enjoy our own activities and the car stays in the garage the whole time we are there. We know you will truly enjoy all that Helen has to offer! Renee' and Sam Simchon

What makes this property unique

Only steps to downtown Helen & Riverside..The best Helen can offer. Waterpark next door, tubes at the front steps, shopping, dining, winery, waterfalls, horseback riding, ziplines, golf courses and so much more. In the heart of Helen..your only problem will be deciding what to enjoy first!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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3 bathrooms

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