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Downtown by Chattahoochee River, sit on front porch as horse and buggy stroll by

Holiday home in Helen with kitchen and patio

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Alpine Bungalow / rocking chair, front porch. Picture updated 9/19/25
Exterior detail
Family room
Family room
Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5720 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Place, Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 twins (can be rolled together, upon request, to make a King)

2 Single Beds

Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Downtown by Chattahoochee River, sit on front porch as horse and buggy stroll by

*NO SMOKING INSIDE

Up to May 15th of 2025 construction works will likely be taking place on property, two doors down. At this point, Bungalow #3 is framed and any noise would be limited to inside and on the weekdays only, However, there could be occasional noise from 8am-7pm {Monday to Friday}

*Alpine Bungalow has had major upgrades within the last month which are not reflected on pictures … we will update pics asap. Check out our video of property on Facebook @ Helen Bungalows, downtown convenience on quiet, back street.

If this bungalow is booked on the dates you're wanting, please try our bungalow next door VRBO.com/2638662 (Helen)

IMPORTANT UPDATE: We encourage all of our guest to purchase travel insurance to cover any unforeseen medical or weather emergencies. We will no longer issue refunds outside of VRBO's refund agreement. Please plan ahead and protect your vacations.

Bedroom 1 (Queen) Bedroom 2, twin beds, one twin trundle (closest to window) that can be moved to stationary twin to make king, if preferred. Full bath with tub/shower.
Pet friendly for our well behaved friends. Please help us stay pet friendly by picking up behind your pets outside.

Approx. 30 - 50ft (across the street) just before, at the end of fence and at the old bridge offers access to the Chattahoochee River & fly fishing paradise. The rocking chair front porch is a favorite and offers some views of the river. Save on parking fees by staying with us, downtown. Walk to downtown shopping, liquor store and our famous Betty"s Country Store (IGA) for groceries. Walk to many restaurants including Paul's Steak House (on the River) where you can dance the night away at Paul's Margarita Deck with live music and seasonal karaoke. Enjoy the Indoor Fun Factory with skating rink, go-carts, laser tag, bouncy house & arcade on sunny and rainy days. Water park & tubing during those warm summer days and don't forget the zip lines & rollercoaster, one of our favorites. Helen offers something for everyone.

Dishwasher * Microwave * Laundry room with washer / dryer * Gas fireplace * Smart TV * WiFi * Roku * Large front porch * Private parking (2 car max) * Central heat & air * Keurig Duo single cup / 12 cup coffee pot
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pets are not allowed on furniture and beds, please
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Up to 9/1/25 construction next door. New Bungalow is completely framed and closed in; however, there could be some periodic noise 8am-7pm
Bringing your pet? List at time of booking or contact host, Cindy asap - there is a $35.00 pet fee, no exceptions. Pets not allowed on furniture.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Alpine Mini Golf and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. Mt. Yonah Book Exchange and Southern Water Trails LLC 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 cycling.
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant & Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown by Chattahoochee River, sit on front porch as horse and buggy stroll by pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Downtown by Chattahoochee River, sit on front porch as horse and buggy stroll by?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown by Chattahoochee River, sit on front porch as horse and buggy stroll by?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown by Chattahoochee River, sit on front porch as horse and buggy stroll by located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this holiday home is steps away from Chattahoochee River and Charlemagne's Kingdom. Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, very clean and I updated
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!! Almost right in town! Clean house. Overall great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit was clean and was really a nice place inside and out.we sat a lot on the porch. the last night we even saw a black bear crossing the road from the porch.the unit was everything we needed and enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Clean, convenient, comfy!

The bungalow was super sweet! Nice location, we walked to everything! Cindy was very quick to respond when asked a question. Highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eva P.

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

Holiday Getaway

Great location within walking distance to center of Helen. Bungalow was very clean! Good communication with property contact.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

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

Perfect Vacation Cottage

Had a great vacation getaway at this property which was as described and had everything we needed to be comfortable. Very clean and in walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi C.

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

Cute property!

So comfortable, perfect location, great little porch, comfortable bed. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall W.

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

Bungalows

Really nice place in a great location. Hosts are very helpful. It was a nice weekend for the four of us, and i really appreciated it is pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel R.

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

Great location

Perfect size for a three person weekend getaway. Location was perfect for walking downtown to shops and restaurants. Great communication with host, check in and out was very simple. Hope to visit property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth z.

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

Birthday weekend

Great location, great host! Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

William D.

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

Fall Roadtrip

Comfortable house in good location close to downtown Helen. House could use some updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sola H., Cleveland ga

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

Wonderful weekend

We had a wonderful weekend staying at the cabin. We had 5 adults and had plenty of room. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Cumming

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

Perfect Stay

The beds are comfy, plenty of pillows. The property is clean and smells wonderful. The host is very responsive. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

Stayed with my husband and young adult daughter. Clean and comfortable in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

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

Great Place to Stay

Perfect location to explore Helen by foot. Everything is as advertised and it was great. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. No problems in any way. Our little dog enjoyed his stay, too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy J., USA

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

Girl’s Trip

Loved how convenient this place was to town. We were in walking distance to everything. This was a very cute place that met all our needs. It was very clean and had comfortable furniture. Owner was very easy to get a hold of if we had any questions. We are definitely staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Location Location Location

This place is perfect. First off very clean, easy check in, did I mention location. We couldn’t have been more pleased. Most all things in town are in walking distance. This was our Anniversary week and we thoroughly enjoyed our week.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Girls weekend getaway

Lovely little cabin. Slept 3 adults one pre-teen just fine. Close to all the action on the main street (food and shopping). We walked everywhere. We came here for the Christmas market,which is walking distance.You don't really need to drive your car unless you go up to the castle. Cabin was clean. Queen bed very comfy. I will be back . definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john y.

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

The best location!

We stayed for a week for our spring hiking trip. The cottage is absolutely perfect for a getaway to Helen. The owner is easy to reach for any questions, the cottage is clean and has everything you need and the best location. You can park in your driveway, walk to town in minutes to any number of restaurants, shops and bars and never have to worry about parking or weekend traffic.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mary Jane S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Octoberfest

I think the cleaning crew must have skipped a lot after the last visitors. The bathroom sink was slow to drain, pet hair on the master bedroom curtains., used coffee pods still in the coffee maker
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mendy H.

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

Great location

The cabin was in a great location. Overall the cabin was nice and clean. The main recliner in the living room smelled a little like urine and seemed pretty old. We also didn’t have any toilet paper when we arrived. Luckily I had packed some with me. Other than that the stay was nice. Would just recommend updating some things.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H., Lexington NC

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

Charming cottage in a great location!

We loved this cozy cottage! We felt at home from the minute we walked in the door, like staying at Granny's 😉 We had a minor issue during our stay and the owners were very quick to respond and get it resolved. It was comfortable for our group of four adults, although sometimes we wish we had a second bathroom, haha. The location was perfect for walking downtown to all the shops and restaurants. We didn't see any horse and buggies, but did enjoy relaxing on the front porch. Betty's country store is a short walk around the corner and so convenient for anything you need. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tami R., Greenwood SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short Stay

The house was very clean and a great location to town. It’s a secondary street but very busy with tubing buses going by but no horse and buggies. Other than traffic, it’s a very quiet and safe area. Parking is a plus, plenty of room for two vehicles. Directions were straight forward regarding check in and check out. Since it was 2 couples, I wanted two bedrooms which we got but I guess I misread the ad. The first bedroom was a queen and I was expecting the second room to have a king. I gave our friends the queen . We ended up sleeping separate on the twin beds. I wasn’t real happy about that but it was only a couple of nights . However, the beds were very comfy and I slept great. When I got home I reread the ad and I still don’t “get it.” Maybe clarify the ad for dummies the part about the beds in the second bedroom. The porch was a big hit and we enjoyed just hanging out there. All in all the stay was positive . A good clean and safe place to stay. I would recommend and stay again! Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. So clean and walking fistance to grocery store. Cynthia was very responsive when we notified her with a question. Look forward to my next trip to Helen and her bungalow.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for Oktoberfest. Just off of Main Street so minimal noise and free parking; easy walk to everything. Easy check in and good communication from host. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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