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Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths

An aerial view of a park with a winding water slide, a parking lot, and a building with a red roof.

A spacious living room with a large couch, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A traditional wooden building with a red roof, surrounded by a landscaped garden with a stone pathway and various shrubs.

A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a chandelier, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden deck overlooking a river with rafts.

Exceptional

Highlights

Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Garage parking available
Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Air-conditioning
Refrigerator
Garage parking available
Washing machine

Explore the area

Helen, GA

Place, Helen Festhalle
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Helen Arts & Heritage Center
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Number of living rooms

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths

Escape to a luxury riverfront getaway in the heart of Helen, Georgia. Our newly renovated retreat offers the ideal starting point for exploring all the area's attractions. With two spacious king suites, a cozy bunk bedroom, our accommodations comfortably accommodate up to Six guests. There's no shortage of activities to enjoy in the area, from exhilarating rafting, zip lining, kayaking, and tubing to leisurely water parks, horseback riding, golfing, canoeing, fishing, and hiking to breathtaking waterfalls. Make sure you don't miss out on the chance to experience the best of Helen!

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Remove all Trash to the exterior trash bin located on the right side of the building near the underneath parking.

Set the thermostat to 70 degrees auto

Do Not leave windows or doors open. The bugs are attracted to light and will fill the home resulting in additional fees.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Door code and Driving Directions will be emailed 24 to 48hrs before arrival provided you have sent a valid ID matching person reserving property. 25+

Must be over 25 years old to reserve our properties and produce a valid US ID with signed rental agreement before door codes are released

Important information

You need to know

Property # 332239vb

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 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

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this chalet is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Helen Festhalle and Black Bear Dinner Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.

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Helen, GA

What's nearby

Helen Festhalle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Unicoi Hill Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬4 min walk
‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬3 min walk
‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this chalet is within a 5-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Helen Festhalle. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau are also within 10 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

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

Clean rooms and parking was easy!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2026

Hate to see we missed a star and would love to know what we could have done to earn it! Since we didn't hear from you during your stay we assumed everything was wonderful. Thank you for staying with us over Christmas and Happy Travels.

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

2 Nov, 2025

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

Great place with good location. The swing by the river was nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review! We appreciate great guest like yourself and hope you will return to this location or any of our other vacation homes to enjoy a VIP Returning Guest Discount! Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James S.

12 Dec, 2025

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

Safe parking place. Great unit location.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2026

Thank you for leaving a great review and a cool picture! We love great guest like you and hope you will return in the future for a VIP Returning Guest Discount at this location or any of our other vacation properties. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon

Archival

Eddie H.

19 Mar, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Friendcation!

Love the location!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mara O.

31 May, 2023

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

Great Location!

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was in a perfect location and it was right on the river.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2023

Thank You for the 5-star review! We Love great guests like yourself and hope that you will return to this vacation property or any of our other locations in TN, SC or Ga. to enjoy our VIP Returning Guest Discount. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

15 Mar, 2021

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

Great place close to everything.

Very clean nice place

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2021

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

19 Aug, 2025

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

The view of the water each morning sitting on the swing was my favorite. Place in great location and only issue we had was addressed quickly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2025

Thank you for the 5-Star Review! We love great guest like you and welcome your return to this or any of our vacation rentals in TN, SC & Ga to enjoy our VIP Returning Guest Discount! Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon

Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony F.

31 May, 2024

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

Enjoyed our stay

The property was very spacious and convenient to all shops and tubing. The property was clean and well kept.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2024

Thank you for the good review ~ We would love to know what we could have done to earn that extra star! Happy Travels, Renee Simchon

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janna s.

7 Dec, 2024

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

Very nice place

Nicely decorated. Very convenient and the best sleeping beds!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec, 2024

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

17 Apr, 2023

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

Wonderful Place

We enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and convenient to everything. We would definitely reserve it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

3 Aug, 2020

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

Great stay!!

We really enjoyed our stay. Condo was nice with lots of room. Owner was very friendly and answered questions promptly.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

Archival

10/10 Excellent

John W.

9 Apr, 2017

Great steak. Our family enjoyed it

It was great

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020

Thank you for taking your time to give a great review! We love to hear from our guest that enjoy our home away from home as much as we do. Please return to this property or any of our other properties and receive a VIP returning guest discount. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Broadus R.

12 Jul, 2019

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

perfect stay

this was a great trip , we had so much fun . The apartment was very nice and was perfect fit for us .

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to give us a great review! We appreciate great guest like you that appreciate our home away from home as much as we do..Please return to this or any of our other properties and enjoy our returning guest VIP discount. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

29 Dec, 2022

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

Family Trip

Plenty of room for our family. Easy to walk to all shops, restaurants.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2023

Verified review

8/10 Good

Glena M.

3 Jul, 2022

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

Summer Fun

Great Location. Close to tubing, water park, Town, & great food.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

Archival

10/10 Excellent

7 Sept, 2015

Fabulous!

Loved the location and the decor!

Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020

Thank you for taking your time to post a great review! Please visit us again and receive our VIP discount at this destination or any of our other homes in SC, GA or TN. Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon

About the host

Hosted by Renee Simchon

I am a real estate broker that loves to travel to unique destinations. Since I was a young girl my family visited Helen Ga. regularly and I have continued that same cherished tradition with my four children. My 25 years in the real estate industry instilled a strong rule that I live by when investing - LOCATION is Everything! When a great property hit the market in Helen that was riverfront and steps to downtown + next door to a new water park I made the move to finally own property in the vacation destination I had always cherished. I am proud to say that move was one of the best moves I have ever made. Our kids and their friends can enjoy the freedom to walk and explore without worry or the hassle of us chauffeuring. The adults can visit the sites, shopping & pubs to enjoy Oktoberfest then tube or walk home. After your visit I am sure you will love this Bavarian getaway as much as we do! Happy Travels, Renee and Sam Simchon

Renee Simchon, owner BIC
Greenwood Realty, Inc.

Sam Simchon, President
Bay Island Sportswear, Inc.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in Hartwell, Georgia and often visited Helen to tube the Hooch and sunset horseback ride through the streams. When Sam and I married in 1996 we spent our honeymoon weekend in Helen visiting the parks, enjoying the Bavarian town, visiting the waterfalls & kayaking. In 2005 we finally purchased our own riverside retreat downtown Helen. Our four children, friends and colleagues have grown to love our retreat as much as we do. After visiting hundreds of times and consistent market watch, we purchased our perfect location downtown and riverfront. Our kids and their friends can safely roam while we enjoy our own activities and the car stays in the garage the whole time we are there. We know you will truly enjoy all that Helen has to offer! Renee' and Sam Simchon

What makes this property unique

Only steps to downtown Helen & Riverside..The best Helen can offer. Waterpark next door, tubes at the front steps, shopping, dining, winery, waterfalls, horseback riding, ziplines, golf courses and so much more. In the heart of Helen..your only problem will be deciding what to enjoy first!

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Highlights

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property

Alpine Riverside Retreat Downtown Helen, 2 King Suites, 3 full Baths

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House Rules

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Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Helen

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.2/10

9.6/10

9.4/10

10/10

9.4/10

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10/10 Excellent

Sandi B.

8/10 Good

Melissa W.

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8/10 Good

Madilyne B.

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

10/10 Excellent

James S.

10/10 Excellent

Wes W.

Great place

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Rockholt K.

Amazing stay and family vacation

6/10 Okay

KURT W.

Good place to stay for a large group.

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Short stay but so much fun

10/10 Excellent

Kandi T.

Weekend birthday trip

8/10 Good

Eddie H.

Friendcation!

10/10 Excellent

Mara O.

Great Location!