Located in downtown Helen, Riverhouse Retreat is a modern haven with a spacious loft house overlooking the Chattahoochee River. Enjoy the huge outside entertainment area, fire pit, and direct river access or relax inside by the fireplace and watch movies in the living room.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Viking River Retreat | Hot Tub | Walk to Town
One of the most unique riverfront homes in Helen — now featuring a private hot tub and covered pergola overlooking the Chattahoochee River.
Located directly on the river and just a short walk to downtown, this spacious multi-level home is designed for unforgettable group stays, with an incredible 2,688 sq ft covered outdoor entertainment area complete with string lights, fire pit, fireplace, bar, grill, and direct river access.
Unwind in the hot tub after a day exploring Helen, then gather under the pergola for drinks, games, and fireside evenings by the water.
Inside, the home features a dramatic two-story vaulted living space with large windows overlooking the river. The main level includes a fully equipped kitchen, living room with fireplace, and pool table — perfect for entertaining.
The home offers 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with king beds in every bedroom, along with vanity mirrors and large smart TVs for added comfort and convenience.
On the front of the house, the screened-in porch offers a cozy place to relax, read, or enjoy your morning coffee.
Beneath the home, the expansive covered entertainment area includes ring toss, cornhole, an extra refrigerator, bar setup, grill, and a large fireplace — all set along the river and surrounded by warm string lights.
Located within walking distance to downtown Helen, you can easily explore local shops, restaurants, and attractions, including Betty’s Country Store.
Guests have access to the entire home during their stay. There are three locked closets (one on each floor) used for storage.
Security Hold Like hotels, we require a valid credit card for a refundable security and damage hold during your stay.
Travel Insurance Unless there is a mandatory evacuation order, reservations continue as scheduled without refunds or discounts. We recommend Cancel For Any Reason travel insurance to protect your trip. If needed, we are happy to assist with documentation.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
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
On the waterfront
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Water park
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking 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)
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
Rules
Must sign rental agreement upon booking
A $500 security hold will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure, if no damages are reported
Must follow all house rules including but not limited to no pets, no smoking and no parties.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Helen, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee River. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Alpine Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking. Visit our Helen travel guide
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
2 min drive - 1.4 km
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree)
90 min drive
Restaurants
Hofbrauhaus Restaurant
6 min walk
Campfire Gather Round
3 min drive
Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
3 min drive
Two Tire Tavern
8 min walk
Helen Festhalle
15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Viking River Retreat | Hot Tub | Walk to Town pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Viking River Retreat | Hot Tub | Walk to Town?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Viking River Retreat | Hot Tub | Walk to Town?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Viking River Retreat | Hot Tub | Walk to Town?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Viking River Retreat | Hot Tub | Walk to Town located?
Located in the heart of Helen, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Unicoi Hill Park. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Unicoi State Park are also within 15 minutes.
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Viking River Retreat | Hot Tub | Walk to Town Reviews
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Love this house, clean, love the firplace and big couch, fun entertainment space down below, (firepit, hammock, corn hole etc), so many great details. Perfect location and has everything you need.
We enjoyed our stay so much. The hosts took the time and decorated the house for Christmas, as our stay was over the holiday. It was so sweet and thoughtful. The back yard on the river is truly the best part of the house. But the short walk to town, the layout of the property, the thoughtfulness of amenities and the checkin process was all wonderful.
The house was beautiful! We stayed outside most of the time! Clean and wonderful!
It would have been a great bonus to have a tv outside!
We will definitely be back!!!
The view of the river and probably our favorite part was the fire pit area!
Our group of 8 (fam of 4 and 2 friend couples) celebrated family and friendship of 20 years for 3 nights over NYE. The home was exactly what we were hoping for - spacious yet lots of nooks for privacy, wonderful kitchen (cooking=love to us) and amazing outdoor spaces for drinks around the fire next to the river, on the deck or in a hammock. We were within walking distance of main area of Helen yet separated by the river so we weren’t in the bustle of the NYE crowds.
Noise levels at night are important as we have a variety of sleep habits in our crew, and we all very happy with the neighborhood as well as sound damping within the home.
This was one of our favorite NYE events to date. Great location, wonderful home and perfect hosts.
The pictures do not show how nice large and comfortable this property is. Is perfect for a group of friends or a couple of families.
The property has an abundance of amenities and there was plenty to do. From being lazy in a large comfortable adirondack chairs around the oversized fire pit to tossing cornhole or shooting the Chattahoochee, this property has it all. The kitchen is more than large enough for large group and they living area is comfortable for many adults. The master bedroom is spacious and large with plenty of spaces for All that you may bring. The master bath is extremely large to include a bonus steam shower / sauna.
Exterior deck overlooking the Chattahoochee River is absolutely beautiful large spacious and there's plenty of seating for everyone.
Below the main level deck on the ground level is a large area to entertain while enjoying the backyard and the Chattahoochee River.
The property is a 10 minute walk to downtown Helen or should the river allow it as it did this time It's 3 minutes if you cross the river.
The communication with our host Danielle was efficient and easy. She made it easy to get into the property and also helped with a few special surprises. I could go on but all's I can say is she made it a very memorable weekend.
This was one of the best stays we have ever experienced. The home was pristine and located in the perfect area. Walking distance to the main strip. River was peaceful and beautiful. Will definitely plan to stay again!
We loved the property and the location was perfect. This property gets 5 Stars for sure. Just a heads up to the owners, when we placed the garbage out on the curb on Sunday night, the raccoons got into the garbage cans in the middle of the night. One of our kids cleaned up the mess before we left, but that was interesting, lol. We look for towns/places like this to spend part of our vacation at each year. Last year we were in Gatlinburg, for example. Helen is quite the place for vacationing. Thank you!