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Upper-level riverfront condo with screened porch - near downtown

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Living area
Dining
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Upper-level riverfront condo with screened porch - near downtown

Cool River Condo I

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Nestled in the heart of Helen, GA, this spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom riverfront condo offers a serene retreat for your next getaway. With a full kitchen, screened porch, and outdoor dining area, this cozy abode is the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring the charming town. This is the Upper Level of the Condo. Relax in the comfortable living space and catch up on your favorite shows on the flatscreen TV with Dish Network's 120 channels, or step outside to enjoy the tranquil sounds of the river.

Inside, you'll find everything you need for a comfortable stay, including central AC and heat, ensuring the perfect temperature year-round. The fully equipped kitchen allows you to prepare home-cooked meals, while the screened porch and outdoor dining area provide a picturesque setting for enjoying meals by the river. Free WiFi is available throughout the condo, keeping you connected during your stay.

Step outside and discover a variety of nearby attractions, including access to the Chattahoochee River for trout fishing, Helen Tubing & Water Park just steps away, and the Bavarian-inspired shops, dining, and entertainment of downtown Helen within walking distance. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, Oktoberfest festivities, or a peaceful retreat, this riverfront condo offers the ideal home base for exploring all that Helen, GA has to offer.

For those looking to relax and unwind, this condo is the perfect choice. Book your stay today and experience the best of Helen, GA, from the comfort of this charming riverfront retreat. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create lasting memories in this picturesque mountain town.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.

Security camera details: Front door



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1458491vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this condo 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 activities can be experienced at Alpine Mini Golf and Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Unicoi Hill Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper-level riverfront condo with screened porch - near downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Upper-level riverfront condo with screened porch - near downtown?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Upper-level riverfront condo with screened porch - near downtown on 13 Aug, 2026 start from S$222, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Upper-level riverfront condo with screened porch - near downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Upper-level riverfront condo with screened porch - near downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper-level riverfront condo with screened porch - near downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upper-level riverfront condo with screened porch - near downtown located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee River, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Alpine Mini Golf and Helen Festhalle are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

My stay

It was a nice place. The location was very convenient and close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helen Georgia Experience

Tastefully decorated, clean, spacious, comfortable, great location and beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy H.

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

Great stay in Helen

We had a great stay in Helen. Plenty of room for our family of four to spread out, and great location convenient to everything we came to Helen to do and see. Communication was great, check in and check out were easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Annual vacation

The river was awesome as always. We swam and kids explored the rocks and was a great location. Walked from the home all the way into town and all over town everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fall Get Away

This property is located close to Helen but not walking distance for us. The property is very outdated and needs some improvements. The lay out was good and the screened in porch was enjoyable. Upon our arrival at the property we had to park kind of in an upper level and had to carry all of our luggage and groceries a good way down a sloping driveway and walkway. We had concerns about the previous reviews about not being clean so I called Vacasa and assured me they would leave a note for cleaners. The are rugs had not been vacuumed in the living area and was full of hair and lent. The two upstairs bathroom rugs around toilet and vanity had not been washed and were nasty. We immediately put them in the wash. The pillows on the beds smelled unclean and thankfully we had brought some. There were small roaches on the vanity in one of the bathrooms. The cushions in the dining room were full of crumbs. For the price we have to pay for cleaning fee this is unacceptable! Needless to say we would not book it again nor would we recommend it for anyone else.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Mary, we are glad that you enjoyed relaxing on the screened-in porch. We apologize for any unhappiness or confusion with the home. We provide photos, a virtual tour, a unit description, and a list of available amenities so that future guests know exactly what they will be seeing upon arrival. We will review the cleaning with the local housekeeping staff to ensure that future cleans are completed to our usual standard. There is also a deep clean scheduled for the coming days which will remedy many of these concerns. Our home is frequently treated by pest control and we have ordered an additional treatment. Our guest service agents are available 24 hours a day and if any issues arise we encourage guests to let us know so that we can assist. We hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Google map doesn’t have a clear way to get to the front of the property. So many spiders! But none in the condo. WonderfulPlace to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Not what expected

The property definitely needs updating. The driveway to turn into the property is extremely sharp! The downstairs toilet was rocking when you sat on it so we had to use the 'napkin under the leg trick' to get it stable and there were crayon drawings on the wall in one of the upstairs bathrooms. The pictures were much better than the actual property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2023
Hi, thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We make every effort to present clear, accurate descriptions of our homes in order for guests to make informed decisions on their rental choices. We encourage guests to reach out with any questions or concerns prior to booking, as we are happy to help. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine J.

Clean & Convenient

Our stay was spectacular. The home had all the necessities plus extra. Great distance to tubing, wine tasting, the Georgia Coaster and more. We appreciated the floor plan and easy checkin and check out process
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

Awesome

I absolutely loved the condo. My only issue was it was hotter upstairs at night and the ones downstairs were cold
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

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

Beautiful and convenient

Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

DEBORAH W.

Helen, GA

Spacious, view and convenient to downtown
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christopher M.

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

Nice location but dirty and misleading

We booked this property for a family vacation. I didn’t read the reviews well enough I guess. The property is definitely dated but that is ok. The dirtiness of it is definitely not. There was sugar and such spilled and stuck in the cabinets. The light in the kitchen looked like it could fall on your head at any moment and the stove only had one temp it seemed. The floors were so dirty we wouldn’t take our shoes off. There’s a cabinet there next to the coffee area filled with incredibly dirty cleaning supplies. There was just dirt and filth everywhere. The WiFi only worked when it wanted to and their remote for the Roku tv only had a handful of buttons that actually worked. The showers had mold in them and the toilets I don’t think ever stopped running. I’m not sure if the owner of this property actually sees the problems or the property manager just keeps pushing them off. The upstairs is so horribly hot it was hard to sleep. The placemats had burn holes in them and there were dirty dishes left in the condo when we arrived . I think they just pocket the cleaning fee . I did try to call but service there was very spotty for me. It was all around nothing I would rent again. I spent the first 2 hours cleaning it myself . I see how the property manager/ site replies with well you should’ve reached out more etc but after going over more reviews they are well aware of the problem but they seem too lazy to fix it .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

Great condo

Nice property and very roomy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Themis F.

Cool River Condo

The house is very well located but dated, and it had many details that are not appealing like stains from leaks in the ceiling, the shower in the master bathroom did not work. It was not really clean, the glass table in the sun room had not been cleaned, in the second bedroom upstairs there was dirt behind the bed, the dishwasher had a pod in the soap compartment that seemed to have been there for ages, one of the windows in the living room was broken and could not open, and the house overall was stuffy/smelly. Helen is amazingly beautiful however, this house was not really appealing. We did check-out a night earlier.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi, Themis! We appreciate such helpful feedback and are disappointed to read you left early. We wish you had called for assistance instead. Maintenance has checked the shower and window, and we have followed-up with housekeeping. Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Johnny H.

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

Not bad at all for close to downtown.

Didn’t like the TV / Roku. The vents were very dusty and the one in the kitchen was damaged. There were dead bugs in the upstairs on the carpet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hello Johnny, We apologize for any issues you experienced during your stay. We encourage guests to reach out to us if there are any issues they encounter during your visit. Our 24-hour customer service line is here to assist at all times and would have sent housekeeping and maintenance over to get those issues taken care of. Thank you for your review. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy S.

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

Great quiet location!

An excellent location in Helen. You can see the river from your windows. The condo was very clean and had bathrooms in each of the three bedrooms which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Donna D.

Nice

The place was very clean and the views were great. Close to downtown Helen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kathy F.

Vacation in Helen.

Convenient .Screened. In porch
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kris L.

Cool River Condo I

The condo was perfect for my family of 6! It's very cozy and quiet. It's close to everything. I will definitely book again in the future.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marie W.

Helen GA - Cool River I Resort

I have used VRBO for years for my bookings, but this time my guest and I were very disappointed. The Description of this Condo location was very misleading. It is not in walking distance to downtown Helen nor 1 block from downtown, but rather a mile. We had to drive to town and pay $5.00 each time to park. No real cable as described, no sports channels at all. Three Light bulbs blown in MB and in other bedrooms/great room. When I called to ask for them to be replaced, they acted like it was a huge chore and very rude. When lights were turned off it turned off the outlets so phones were not charged during the night. Lady bugs and stink bugs were all over the kitchen. Thermostat was uncontrollable since it was locked. Burning up one minute then freezing next. All but 2 of the rods were missing in one of the chairs which made it hard to sit in, not to mention there were only 4 chairs at the table. The shelves in the cabinet by the coffee pot were sticky as if syrup had been spilled and never cleaned up. The condo really needs a deep clean due to dust, spider webs, electrical maintenance and other cleaning neglect. There were no covered walkways or anyway to get to the condo without getting our luggage and ourself drenched in the rain. So, we were totally drowned as well as our luggage by the time we got in the door. The condo itself is mostly furnished okay (the mattresses were great) with a few exceptions and is not bad, its all the other experiences and challenges we had to contend with. The employees at Vacasa are very rude. I do not plan on using this company again and will not recommend it to anyone else. I have informed all involved that the description needs to be corrected and the condo should be cleaned throughly. We paid a lot of money for convenience, comfort and relaxation. However, it turned out just the opposite.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
We are sorry your stay was not better and that our property manager was out of town at the time. We understand this affected your experience in the home since it probably did not receive the same thorough inspection prior to your visit. We will address this with our staff. The cable is basic cable and doesn't have the channels that some extended packages come with. We have updated the listing to reflect the home is located a few blocks from the main hub of downtown. We have also updated the listing to reflect the thermostat is locked and cannot be adjusted as it controls the top and bottom condo and can cause issues for our guests downstairs. The light bulbs were addressed during your stay. We will speak to the owner about updating the chairs and possibly purchasing more. We have already spoken with housekeeping regarding your complaint about the cabinets being sticky. Again, we are so sorry this was your experience and hope to be able to have a chance to host you again in the future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandra S.

The property was overall clean.

The property is not as close to town as is stated in the listing which isint a big deal as parking in town is oy 5$. The property was pretty clean I had issues with the dishwasher not working and due to that we had to wash every dish before we used it. It also took the dryer several runs to dry one load. My biggest issue with the property is the thermostat is locked. You can not control it. And when we called we were told there was no way to be given access. The condo was set at 70° which was ok for down stairs but upstairs was hot! It was in the 30's outside and we ended up sleeping with the windows open.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
We make every effort to present clear, accurate descriptions of our homes in order for guests to make informed decisions on their rental choices. We encourage guests to reach out with any questions or concerns prior to booking, as we are happy to help! We look forward to hosting this guest again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Chad B.

Great place right now the river but not a block away!

Overall we had a great time and enjoyed the condo but there are a few things that need to be addressed. There was a lock box on the thermostat set at 68 and we would have loved to be able to control the temp during our stay, they did send someone out who came in to the condo unannounced while my wife was showering and I was fishing, a little disturbing, and set it at 72. The advertising also says this condo is 1 block from downtown Helen but is actually 1 mile away so no walking for us. The good: Condo was very clean and you can tell they have done a lot of recent work! You are right on the river so we enjoyed a couple mornings of Trout fishing, had two on the line and lost them!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
We are glad to see our guest had an enjoyable stay despite some drawbacks. The owner has a lock on thermostat since it controls a lower unit as well; we have to ensure all guests are comfortable. The condo is within walking distance of many activities in Helen. Thanks!

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