Viking River Retreat

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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Outdoor Space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Helen, GA

Helen Arts & Heritage Center11 min walk
Helen Festhalle16 min walk
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park4 min drive
Atlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County)104 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Modern, newly renovated, on the Chattahoochee River in downtown Helen. Multi-level home, huge outside entertainment area 2,688 sq' covered. Fire pit, string lights, direct river access.

2-story vaulted open living space with kitchen, pool table and living room on the main level overlooking the Chattahoochee River. Fully equipped rental with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Lots of space for hanging out and entertaining inside and out. Walk to downtown shops, restaurants and Betty’s Country Store.

The space
Come enjoy this spacious loft house. The house is on pillars and has a large entertaining area with ring toss, corn hole, extra fridge, bar, grill and large fireplace. All, settled right along side the Chattahoochee River and covered in string lights. Inside the house is warm and comfy. Hang out in the living room by the fire and watch movies or get the gang together to cook in the fully stocked kitchen. Play pool in the evenings or take a nap on the large cushy bench located in the front screened in porch during sunset. This is the ultimate relaxation place in the middle of Helen.

Guest access
The entire house is yours while you are there. Make yourself at home. There are 3 closets (one on each floor) with locks that we ask you to leave alone. This is where we store our tool and personals.

Property manager

danielle

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Helen

Located in Helen, this vacation home is in the city center 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 National Forest. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park 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 mountain biking.

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Helen, GA

What's nearby

Charlemagne's Kingdom - 7 min walk
Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 11 min walk
Helen Festhalle - 16 min walk
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 3 min drive
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - 3 min drive
Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - 6 min walk
Cowboys & Angels - 12 min walk
Bigg Daddy S Restauran - 3 min drive
Troll Tavern - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Viking River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Viking River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Viking River Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Viking River Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Smithgall Woods State Park. Charlemagne's Kingdom and Unicoi Hill Park are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

May 4, 2024

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

Excellent New Years Eve stay

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Apr 22, 2024

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

Helenback

What a treat! Perfect weekend getaway in a beautiful, river front home with everything this group needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett D.

Dec 31, 2023

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

Perfect Place

Loved the house. Had everything we were looking for. The Owners were super friendly and the accommodations were a 5 star.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Sep 8, 2023

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

Great property better host

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric K., Phoenix

Jun 8, 2023

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

Family Vacation

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by danielle

We are a fun loving, easy going, social couple. We love to entertain and meet new people. We love good food, great wine, and making new friends.

We do not have children, instead we have Dogs, Chickens and hopefully one day goats.

Why they chose this property

This is a great property if you want to be close to the action but also have some peace and quiet. You can walk to town and also stop feed the neighboring horses on your way.

What makes this property unique

We like to provide an environment where you want for nothing. If it's something we enjoy on vacation or think we would want you are likely to find it in our home left for you. Take a look around while you are there and see how many added extra's you can find.