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Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen

Cabin in Sautee Nacoochee with kitchen and balcony

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Down by the River offers a picturesque retreat in a rustic cabin nestled along the Chattahoochee River. Vaulted ceilings and a gas-burning log fireplace create cozy ambiance for family gatherings, while outdoor activities like fishing, swimming, or canoeing await just steps away. Enjoy sipping wine by the fire or relax in an outdoor hot tub overlooking the river.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen

Down by the River is your ideal family vacation spot, situated a few miles south of Alpine Helen, GA.Rustic cabin with ample outdoor living and river views This beautiful home is on the Chattahoochee River and has steps leading all the way down to the river, making it ideal for fishing, swimming, or canoeing!

This beautiful rustic cabin has vaulted ceilings and during cool fall & winter evenings, guests can gather around the gas-burning log fireplace. Gather with the family, pop some popcorn, and play board games, or enjoy sipping on a bottle of wine from local area wineries as you snuggle by the fire.

Down by the River has so many wonderful features! Guests can relax in the outdoor hot tub overlooking the river, or enjoy cooking out on the propane grill provided. Not guaranteed but you may be grilling some fresh-caught fish! What about all of the most popular games at your disposal? A game of billiard, air hockey, or ping pong for your enjoyment. Don't forget to bring the marshmallows and enjoy sitting around the outdoor fire pit.

Down by the River cabin is sure to be a family vacation to remember, so don't forget to take some pictures while you vacation with us at this cabin on the Chattahoochee!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rug in room
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,557 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 - 25

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

Rules

*** Please note we do NOT ACCEPT Affirm
No parties, events, wedding receptions, or gatherings are allowed.
Pets ONLY allowed in pet friendly homes. $150.00 due at booking

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No Pets Allowed at this Property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
No events, parties, or wedding receptions.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking

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
Note from host: No events, parties, or wedding receptions.
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

89149

About the area

Map
Sautee Nacoochee, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Anna Ruby Falls - 26 min drive - 20.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near Helen located?

Situated in Sautee Nacoochee, this cabin is steps from Chattahoochee River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Serenity Cellars and Dukes Creek Gold & Ruby Mines. Black Bear Dinner Theatre and Hardman Farm Historic Site are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Down By The River - Remote Riverfront Cabin with Easy River access near 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. 46 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property, the only thing was it was hard to get in and out of the river with the stairs gone. Other that we loved our stay and plan to do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Awesome place!!!

Home was excellent, exactly as described!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great stay

Very clean, great location on the river, we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Family getaway

This is our second time staying at this cabin and we plan to return again in the near future. This cabin has all the space and amenities you would need. We loved drinking coffee while sitting by the river and making s’mores by the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

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

Lovely home

We had a wide range of ages and everyone found this property enjoyable. The listing does need a little updating but is a great spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mony A.

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

Relaxing and enjoyable

I love the tranquility of the place the river is beautiful I enjoyed the jacuzzi and all the amenities I'll love to stay at the property again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie B.

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

Down by the river

Overall great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Great Cabin

Liked that there was plenty of space for everyone and the game room downstairs was great for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Amazing place!

Beautiful cabin and highly recommend for anyone wanting a getaway. Everything was as described and on point! Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Weekend

Clean, easy check in and out, great wi-fi, well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Plenty

Plenty of room and amenities for a fun family getaway indoors and out, plus other local attractions nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blakeley F.

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

Great place to relax!

We had a great time on our one year anniversary! Got to relax and caught a few trout!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Padgette M.

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

Framily trip

It was a very peaceful and relaxing place to stay. It was awesome and the layout was prefect for us. We each had a bedroom on a different level.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

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

Peaceful

I'm at stay at home mom so it was much needed and so relaxing. Wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Beautiful peaceful mountain setting!

We enjoyed every minute we spent! The property is gorgeous and the daily deer sightings on the property and in the neighborhood were just a bonus. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Torrey B.

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

Amazing Cabin!

This was our second year to stay here. Cabin is perfect and right on the river. Can’t beat it. We will continue to stay here as long as it is available.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

gerald h.

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

Wonderful experience

More than we had hoped for .so many games ,pool ,ping-pong ,air hockey ,horseshoes ,beanbag and then the outdoor fire pit and a river for fishing. so much ,wonderful gas fireplace so easy to use on a timer so we did not have to worry about it and the amenities everything was there everything we needed for a Thanksgiving weekend was there and I appreciate it so much .awesome and close to downtown Helena .that was another joyful time thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Secluded and Peaceful

We only stayed the weekend but would definitely stay here again. We didn’t even realize we had neighbors until the next day and still never seen or heard anyone. The house was nice and clean, check in was a breeze, and, well, just the peace and quiet we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Crescent City

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

Family reunion from 4 states

Beautiful site on water,steps were made for younger adults but we handled.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

The property was exactly as it was listed. Quiet neighborhood and some much needed R&R was had by all.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Joel w.

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

Easy to do

Process was very easy. Checkin/out was easy. Had all the things for the cabin for a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faran D., Bell Buckle, TN

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

Great location!

Cabin had everything we needed and was clean. Great location. Driveway is steep, put in 4x4 or lower your gears. Great fishing, fun panning for gold, lots of fun for the kids! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wenonah S.

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

Black mold on ceiling

There was black mold all over the ceiling of the cabin. We had to leave the cabin at 1am and go to a hotel once we discovered it. Initially we had headaches and stuffy noses. My children with asthma started coughing. We noticed the mold on the ceiling and had to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin H., USA

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

Wonderful cabin

Absolutely beautiful fall views but location would make a lovely summer location as well give. The river running behind the cabin. Well appointed and comfortable for all. We really enjoyed the game room for rainy days that kept us more indoors. Would love to return some time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Wonderful down by the river

If you are looking for a beautiful stream in the backyard of your property, a lot of amenities inside the house and outside. This is a wonderful place for you. I would caution that the driveway coming in is rather steep, but doable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023