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Rivers Rest – Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Helen, GA
- Place, Helen Arts & Heritage Center18 min walk
- Place, Unicoi State Park18 min walk
- Place, Helen Festhalle2 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
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. Sink into the relaxing spa tub, located on the lower balcony, after a day of hiking or shopping!
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. There is a corner wall-mounted television, too. The guest bedroom has a set of bunk beds with queen size mattresses on both top and bottom. The bunk room has a small television. 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
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. There is a corner wall-mounted television, too. The guest bedroom has a set of bunk beds with queen size mattresses on both top and bottom. The bunk room has a small television. 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
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Amenities
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (378 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Helen
Located in Helen, this vacation 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 ecotours and hiking.

Helen, GA
What's nearby
- Unicoi Hill Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Unicoi State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Helen Festhalle - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Helen Festhalle - 4 min drive
- Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - 14 min walk
- Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - 4 min drive
- Two Tire Tavern - 17 min walk
- Cowboys & Angels - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Feb 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
cc P.
Jan 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cc P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Dec 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nora C.
Oct 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nora C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay S.
Sep 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lindsay S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy M.
Sep 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cindy M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott R.
Mar 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation home.
Scott R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jackie G.
Jun 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vaca
Jackie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nick S.
Oct 20, 2025
Great Place and Location!
Nick S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katie S.
Jul 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Helen!
Katie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amie H.
Oct 14, 2025
Relaxing Oasis
Amie H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bianca S.
Aug 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bianca S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew N.
Apr 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Matthew N.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Holly D.
Jul 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holly D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elisa J.
Jul 24, 2025
Relax
Elisa J.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam T.
Apr 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place close to town
Adam T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David N.
May 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great location.
David N.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Courtney H.
Dec 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Mountain Retreat
Courtney H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
Oct 15, 2025
Perfect!
Melissa B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth H.
Jun 29, 2025
Even better than expected
Elizabeth H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mandi F.
Jul 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cabin with river views
Mandi F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tommy S.
Jul 31, 2025
Cozy home away from hime
Tommy S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nick S.
Oct 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay for Oktoberfest
Nick S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John R.
Jun 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
John R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
Feb 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Girls Weekend Property
Karen S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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