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Relax in the heart of nature at River's Rest, where a gas log fireplace and rocking chairs on the porch invite you to unwind. With full-size appliances, a washer and dryer, plus an electric grill for outdoor cooking. The upstairs porch features a hammock perfect for lounging.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Rivers Rest – Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen

  • Finally, you have that time away, and you are looking to relax sitting on a porch listening to the river flow by and having a cup of coffee. Perhaps you are seeking the wonderful fresh smells of the mountains? Sit on the porch with friends and a glass of our local wine.

    At River's Rest you have all the conveniences of home with plenty of living room seating, a gas log fireplace and a television on the mantel. The kitchen boasts of full size appliances, including a dishwasher. Choose the standard 12-cup drip or the Keurig one-cup coffee maker. There is a washer and dryer for convenience. The dining area has chairs for six guests with more seating on the porch at the pine table with benches. The rocking chairs, glider settee and tables are an Amish wood design. There is an electric grill, too!

    The master bedroom features a king bed and a private bath with a walk-in shower and a jetted garden tub. The guest bedroom has a set of bunk beds with queen size mattresses on both top and bottom. The guest bathroom has a walk-in shower. With the sofa bed, this little gem will accommodate up to 8 people.

    The upstairs porch has a hammock and two hanging egg swing chairs for relaxation.

    A short walk puts you in the downtown area with many options for dining. The walk back to the property is a lovely path along the river. If you are planning all of these relaxing moments, then Rivers Rest is the place for you.

    This is a pet-friendly cabin and a one-time per-pet fee will be added if you bring your dog. The pet fee that will be added to your reservation is $75 + tax. Only one dog weighing 70 lbs maximum is allowed.

    • Minimum Age Requirement: Rivers Rest is available to families or to guests 21 years or older.
    • Parking: Space is available for 2 vehicles.
    • Access: The roads are paved all the way to the property. The driveway is not suitable for low profile vehicles.
    • Pets: Rivers Rest is pet-friendly. Only one dog weighing 70 lbs maximum is allowed.
    • Location: 0.7 miles to downtown Helen

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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)

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee River, while Helen Festhalle and Black Bear Dinner Theatre are cultural highlights. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Alpine Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing. Visit our Helen travel guide
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Unicoi State Park
    Unicoi State Park
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Helen_HelenFesthalle_553248621587587020-5-2
    Helen Festhalle
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Helen_AlpineHelen-WhiteCountyConventionandVisitorsBureau_553248621561884251-2
    Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Raven Cliffs Falls
    Raven Cliffs Falls
    9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hofbrauhaus Restaurant
    14 min walk
  • Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
    4 min drive
  • Two Tire Tavern
    17 min walk
  • Helen Festhalle
    4 min drive
  • Cowboys & Angels
    20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rivers Rest – Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rivers Rest – Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rivers Rest – Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rivers Rest – Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rivers Rest – Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chattahoochee River and Unicoi State Park. Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Rivers Rest – Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

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

Great Location

Especially enjoyed sunrise on the river
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Great Stay for Oktoberfest

This was a great place to stay for Oktoberfest! We loved the house, the view of the river, and the short walk into Helen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Great Girls Weekend Property

We had a very relaxing girls weekend trip. The property was in a great location, and a short walk to downtown. The hot tub, the gas fireplace, and the large bedrooms made for a cozy place to relax. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

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

Magical Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The outdoor lighting added a magical ambiance and could not have been any better. The location of the property is very convenient to all the fun and especially tubing. Overall, a wonderful stay that I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

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

Loved Our Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed everything about this condo. The location on the river and distance to all of the action was perfect. It felt like our home away from home. We enjoyed the decor, furniture and the cleanliness.. everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lashay A.

Love it

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: The condo was very nice and spacious. We enjoyed breakfast on the porch looking over the river. Will come back to stay here again 😊
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Great Location!

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: Rivers Rest is a great spot to stay in Helen with a short walk to downtown. Nice view of the River with everything needed to make it a comfortable stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mama

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

Beautiful Townhouse

Beautiful secluded hide away right on the river. It’s decorated so cute with all the bears motif. It’s very clean & has plenty of cozy furniture. Loved the automatic gas fireplace!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

tyler w.

Great spot

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: Clean, great location. beautiful view. We had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Perfect Helen Getaway

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: Rivers Rest is a wonderful place for a getaway. It is a great location and has a very relaxing atmosphere. There is plenty of space for the whole family. We hope to be back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

Helen, Georgia For The Christmas parade

Rating Details: 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: This was our first trip to Helen, Georgia and we had a WONDERFUL time. Our condo was perfect and an easy walk to the downtown activities. We loved standing on the balconies to see and hear the river. Very good experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tracy E.

Oktoberfest Weekend

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: A charming and cozy rental. Excellent location to downtown...close enough to walk but just far enough away from bustling downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Great location, cozy little condo on the river

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: We had a great weekend. The condo was close enough o walk to town and w had a great time sitting on the porch and watching the tubers struggle by lol. Also great proximity to may hiking trials and waterfalls
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

K K.

River's Rest was a delight!

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: We stayed for 2 nights and happened upon the River's Rest. It was awesome! The setting was private and overlooked the river, the hot tub was wonderful at the end of the day, and we easily walked into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

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: We had a wonderful time here. My husband and I had our pup with us as well which was great. We enjoyed being close to fishing as well as close to town. Wonderfully warm cabin that made us feel right at home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

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

Late summer getaway

Amazing. This condo was excellent. Clean, fully equipped and the view from the balcony/porch divine. There are a few steps to maneuver so keep this in mind. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly. We walked into Helen every day, sometimes twice a day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

River house!

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: It was an amazing house. Our family has a wonderful time watching the tubers. A short walk into town. We loved exploring Helen and was excited to always come back to our cozy home. We made some great memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni J.

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

Great family get away

Christmas trip with our two college aged “kids”. Plenty of room for everyone to sit and enjoy sports on the tv or play games at the kitchen table. Sound of the rushing river while sleeping was awesome! Unit was very clean and other than needing at least one additional dish towel and a dish rag or two everything was perfect. Short walk into Helen. Would highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janeen W.

Cozy clean Thanksgivingmas Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: We chose the cabin for being dog friendly and looking clean. It was very clean and cozy for us and our Weimaraners! The sound of the river was divine. We enjoyed walking to the downtown area and enjoying all the Christmas decor. I was quite happy the cabin was decorated for Christmas and had many comfy blankets throughout to keep warm.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Great location and view!

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: We had a great long weekend! The view was beautiful. Very cozy home and so close to downtown. We walked to Betty’s for a delicious breakfast and walk to the park and hiked the trail that goes from Helen to the Lodge. Very convenient. We enjoy the hot tub and fireplace on the chilly nights! Loved drinking coffee on the deck listening to the river. Will definitely be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Georgia getaway

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: We had a great time in Helen. This was our first time and were extremely happy with our vaction experience.The rental was close to town yet felt like we were secluded. Its right on the river and within walking distance of town. The cabin was perfect and the owners were detailed and responsive. we will definitely use this rental next time we are back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

T S.

A Wonderful Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: The small touches, like board games, a well appointed kitchen, throw blankets, and more really made it very cozy. There were a few cobwebs in high corners, and a couple of door dents and very minor things that show it is a rental and not lived in full time but it was a great property. We'd stay here again. It is a bit too far to walk into downtown Helen for most people and the drive is very steep on a single lane road.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Greg B.

Great Location

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: We loved staying at River Retreat. Easy walk to town. The place was clean and tidy. The hot tub was so clean it looked new. Kitchen had everything we needed. Going to sleep by the river was really nice. Only downside was the TV, it didn’t work at times and when it did it struggled to keep connected. It didn’t bother us because we don’t watch much tv anyway. Also remember this is a mountain home 2 flights of steps. If you have issues with stairs you might not like River retreat but we loved it!! Also Georgia Mountain Rentals was great to work with, friendly professional staff. We will be renting from them again for sure.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Restful vacation at Rivers Rest

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: I stayed at Rivers Rest with my family for one last get away before school started. It was a great property conveniently located to waterfalls we wanted to visit and to town. We walked to town each day. I was grateful for my backup camera since the drive was directly across from the river. I would stay here again. I do want to note that the bathroom door in the room with the king bed cannot close because the bed is too close. It wasn’t a problem for us. I loved having the half bath on the main floor by the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Cute, Spacious, and great views!

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: We had a great time staying here. Living and kitchen area were very spacious. Bedrooms also had lots of rooms with walk in closets. Decor was very cute as well. Loved all the lighting options for inside and outside! The decks were our favorite spots. We spent most our time out there and watching the river and the people tubing. Location is close enough to walk to town if you don’t mind a walk (about 10 minutes to Main Street). We walk all over, so we did it one day. Warning of a Steep driveway- which we were not used to but it got easier. It could be difficult in winter. Also be aware of lots of stairs. If you have elderly or people with mobility issues this is not the cabin for you. Carrying heavy suitcases and coolers was less than ideal up two flights. We had one issue with the AC and they had it fixed right away. Only room for improvement would be updates in the bathroom, better cleaning of spiderwebs from the high vaulted ceilings upstairs (they were getting pretty big), and some spraying for bugs on the deck. Looked like carpenter bees and/or wasps were making nests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024