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Little Bear Retreat 2

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A two-story house with a porch, a stone pathway, and a well-maintained garden. - Little Bear Retreat 2 (Helen)
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a bed with a headboard, and a cowhide rug. - Little Bear Retreat 2 (Helen)
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden dining table, and a bench. - Little Bear Retreat 2 (Helen)
A garden with various plants and a stone wall. - Little Bear Retreat 2 (Helen)
A two-story cabin with a red exterior, a porch with steps, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance. - Little Bear Retreat 2 (Helen)
Little Bear Retreat 2 provides amenities, such as a water park and a garden. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bathroom37 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Little Bear Retreat 2

  • Summary:

    Rustic-chic cabin near fun outdoor attractions - WiFi, front porch & grill



    The Space:

    Enjoy a rustic-chic getaway at this adorable cabin. Kick back in a rocking chair on the front porch, sip sweet iced tea, and watch the world go by.



    A welcoming living area offers comfortable furnishings, including a reclining sofa. Unwind into vacation mode and watch a movie on the TV. When you’re ready to eat, the well-equipped kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and everything you’ll need to prepare home-cooked meals. Or opt for a simple but delicious option, and cook out on the gas grill.



    Offering a convenient but peaceful location, your hideaway is within walking distance of downtown Helen. Find a wide array of attractions nearby, including river tubing, a go-kart track, horse and carriage rides, a skating rink, a game room, and train rides. There are also plenty of restaurants close by.



    THINGS TO KNOW

    This vacation rental has a full kitchen (without a dishwasher).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Located in Helen, this apartment is in the city centre and in the mountains. Helen Festhalle and Black Bear Dinner Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center. Alpine Mini Golf and Mt. Yonah Book Exchange are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, horse riding and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Helen travel guide
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Helen, GA

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Campfire Gather Round
    13 min walk
  • Hofbrauhaus Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
    13 min walk
  • Circle K
    17 min walk
  • La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant
    13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Bear Retreat 2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Bear Retreat 2?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Bear Retreat 2?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Bear Retreat 2 located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Helen Festhalle. Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Little Bear Retreat 2 Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Spacious enough for us and our two college-age daughters to share for an extended weekend! Having a recliner for each person made for great comfort for the moments spent in after our adventures around town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful weekend getaway

I loved that we were very close to downtown and it was just a short walk anywhere we went! The beds were comfy and the cabin was extremely clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Wonderful little cabin. Walking distance to everything and a rocking chair front porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location

Very nice location and super cute place! It did have a strong mildew/mold smell that we noticed every time we walked inside. Once inside, you get used to it. Other reviews are correct when they say the bed is VERY firm. Would recommend the homeowners add some type of foam mattress pad to help make bed more comfortable. I would also recommend adding a full length mirror to back of bathroom door or side wall in bathroom. I was too short to see into the high bathroom vanity mirror so that stunk. Would stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Only issue

The property is nice and in a great location. Biggest issue is it’s adjacent to a property that shares the only two parking spaces for the properties. When we arrived the guest at the other property occupied both spaces so we had to park across the street at a church. Fortunately the church was okay with this but in the future they may not be, especially on Sunday as it was posted not to park there on Sundays due to services. A second set of spaces should be added to the property we stayed in to prevent any parking issues. I contacted the property manager and the only advice they gave was try and find free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Nice location

The location is good
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Last minute stay turned out nice.

Nice location, clean and comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cabin

An absolutely beautiful and cozy cabin! Great location - within walking distance of everything. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Yes, everything was in good conditions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location! Cozy and perfect spot for a weekend getaway.

Convenient walking distance to everything downtown Helen. Great pizza and local country store with excellent to go breakfast next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and easy stay

Great location right in town. Literally 1 minute walk to Bettys. Nice cabin with everything we needed for a 3 day stay. Will book again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy little house

Loved everything about it. Beautiful, cozy and really close to town.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super Clean - Super Nice

My wife and I stayed the weekend here. It was a super clean and super nice place. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone else. The beds were very comfortable and the recliners were first rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

COZY BEAR

CUTE AND COZY
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it!

We absolutely loved this place. It was perfect for us and our friends. Great location right behind Betty’s and the alcohol store. Not to far from downtown. We would book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Close to shops

Clean. Attractive furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean. Accessible to downtown area. Only complaint- y’all need a mirror either in the bathroom or main area that can be used by someone other than 7 ft tall. Or either provide a step stool.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Our Weekend

My daughter and I are writers and we needed a weekend getaway spot that we could write and still get into a town for food and drinks! This was the perfect place! The beds were perfect - nice and firm! There was a table as well as a comfy couch to sit on while we wrote/talked about our books. We took a break and watched a movie on the TV, which was great! The shower head has excellent water pressure. It was within walking distance of town - just around the corner from Betty's Store! It is a studio room that was perfect for our needs! It is located on Midway St across from the church parking lot! It was a little confusing finding it, so just drive down Midway and you'll see it! It's the street in between Betty's and the package store heading out of Helen to the north!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Awful

The couch was covered in mildew. Called and reported NO ONE ever showed up finally spoke to a person after we got home. We had to leave early because a person with us has asthma and went to have trouble because of the home. We had to purchase items and clean it to even be able to stay in the home. We were only refunded a cleaning fee and I feel like we should have been refunded the money we payed to stay since we had to spend our vacation cleaning and then had to leave early! This was horrible
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

We will never stay there again

In the contract, it was specified we would get two parking places. We had to park in the church parking lot across the street. The location of the lock box to retrieve the key was not provided. I found it on the inside of the porch post. The operation of the lock box was not provided. A small door on the front of the lock box had to be pushed down to reveal the combination tumblers. It was very difficult to unlock and open the door. I had to pull hard on the door to get the dead bolt to move and the door drags on the threshold. The wood floor was very noisy to walk on. The beds were very hard. The location of the TV in relation to the recliners made it difficult to watch TV. It was very difficult to contact the host Vacasa. Sometimes, it took a day for Vacasa to reply to messages. In fact, Vacasa replied to message a day after we checked out. The only good thing was the close location to Main Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024