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Discount June 21-28! Luxury River House, hot tub, kayaks, fire pit, dogs OK

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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View of the back of the property
view of the river from the back deck of the house
view of back of house
grassy back yard play area and stone walkway down to the river's edge
view of the river from the back yard

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 91649 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Demorest, GA
  • Place, Yonah Mountain Vineyards
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Living Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Futons

Loft

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom on Main

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Discount June 21-28! Luxury River House, hot tub, kayaks, fire pit, dogs OK

You'll think you've died and gone to heaven! This luxury cabin known as 'White Rapids Retreat' is located on the Buck Shoals gorgeous wide stretch of the Chattahoochee River near Helen, and is anything but ordinary. Relax and sleep to the sounds of the rushing river rapids just 50 feet from the cabin and enjoy the panoramic open views of the river while soaking in the hot tub. Complimentary Kayaks are included so you can enjoy some river adventure!
This unique section of the river directly behind the cabin is your own private water amusement park: enjoy swimming, sunning and relaxing on the sandbar in the middle of the river, tubing / kayaking / rafting from behind the cabin, playing on the natural rock waterslides, and exploring the rock shoals of the river. The fishing is excellent behind the cabin for shoal bass, striped bass, catfish, and bream.
The kids will love exploring & playing on the property, like we used to do when we were kids(no phones or video games needed). Your stress will melt away as you catnap on the riverside screened porch. The screened porch overlooks the river and has satellite TV so Dad won't miss any of the football game. Flat Screen HD TV's with Directv receivers have Smart TV Roku built-in so you can log into your Netflix account and enjoys movies and wine by the living room stacked stone fireplace. Any gourmet chef would be delighted by the beautiful kitchen, gas grill outdoor kitchen unit on the deck, and charcoal grill down by the river.
The picnic table next to the river makes the perfect place for a Sunday afternoon cookout. Your kids will never forget the family nights spent around the riverside flagstone fire pit with Adirondack chairs telling ghost stories, catching fireflies, and roasting marshmallows. Drink a cherry Coke on the front porch swing and you'll feel like your back in Mayberry.
Nature lovers should keep an eye out for the wild deer and Canadian geese in the backyard while sipping your morning coffee. This property is very private and secluded on 5 acres of wooded property, and the opposite side of the river is part of a state park. Enjoy nature walks through the woods on the property, and walk up the creek on our property to a waterfall.
The interior of the cabin is beautifully decorated with rustic log furniture and antique motif. Whatever your age or interests, there is something for everyone at this extraordinary river cabin retreat.
Guests consistently remark that they have never seen a more breathtaking river view property as this one!!! This is the ultimate river cabin vacation experience!!! Pets are allowed at the rate of $20/night per pet and must be disclosed at the time of booking
If you have a large group and need extra bedrooms and beds, we own a sister property immediately next door, that is also on the river and also has a creek & waterfall behind it. Just goto the Stonewalls Retreat page by searching for VRBO property #2436376.
Keywords: cabin river Helen Georgia Chattahoochee

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check Out Time: 10:00AM

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
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

Demorest

Located in Demorest, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Clarkesville Lanes and CeNita Vineyards & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mt. Yonah Book Exchange and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Demorest, GA

What's nearby

  • Piedmont College - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Yonah Mountain Vineyards - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 23 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 24 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 24 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Toccoa Station - 30 min drive
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cottage House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Discount June 21-28! Luxury River House, hot tub, kayaks, fire pit, dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Discount June 21-28! Luxury River House, hot tub, kayaks, fire pit, dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discount June 21-28! Luxury River House, hot tub, kayaks, fire pit, dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Discount June 21-28! Luxury River House, hot tub, kayaks, fire pit, dogs OK located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Chattahoochee River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Piedmont College and Clarkesville Lanes. CeNita Vineyards & Winery and Big Red Apple Monument are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 322 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 359 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

derrick w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice VRBO
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve h.

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

Paradise

Pictures do not do it justice. Absolutely beautiful location. The river has the absolutely best spot for family, kids, dogs, swimming, fishing, or just chilling out. Great small towns to visit, shop & eat all within 10-30 minutes. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Great property

Overall, this is a fantastic place to stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Erica W.

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

Perfect Quiet Location

Super quiet location with amazing river frontage and close to many smaller towns for day trips. Listing is accurate! Hot tub was a definite plus after a day of exploring. River is perfect for fishing and hunting for treasures. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

Home away from home!

This place was everything I hoped for and more! Great location. The view is stunning! This is a gorgeous property with everything, and I mean everything, you would want to feel like home. Every decorative detail is special. We enjoyed board games, the hot tub, the kitchen, the screened in porch, the view from each bedroom, the fire pit area and the river too. We made some great memories as a family and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tmp32

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

Magical View/Location

Check-in and communication was excellent and easy. I was grateful a previous guest had mentioned in their comments the driveway. There had been quite a bit of rain prior to our arrival so the red GA clay dirt roads and the steep driveway were less of a shock. The cabin had everything you could possible need. We went out for groceries and a quick trip into Helen but honestly, you don’t need to leave the property. Furniture is nice but not the most comfortable; remote for bedroom tv didn’t work- minor inconveniences. However, the view, screened in porch, fire pit and atmosphere are really all you need to find your version of heaven on earth. We lucked out that the property next door wasn’t rented as it is very close and we would not have enjoyed the peace and quiet we experienced. I would highly recommend this property and planned to make another trip back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mykhailo N.

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

Amazing place

Love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey A.

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

Beautiful Cabin

It is a great cabin right on the river with beautiful outdoor spaces. The host was responsive and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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

Gorgeous View

Wonderful home, my family and I can’t wait to come back or buy if ever sold 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fay O.

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

Short family vacation

This property was an excellent place for us. Everything was so well stocked and taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JT W.

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

Great river view

Great view of the Chattahoochee River. Beautiful cabin close enough to town to get things you need but secluded enough to feel a million miles away
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Family Favorite

This is our 3rd visit. It is a family favorite. The property and river are so relaxing and amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake A.

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

Favorite Getaway!

This has become our favorite getaway! We have stayed here twice, and we are already talking about when we can stay again. It is literally the most perfect piece of property on the river with everything you need for an amazing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

River retreat

The absolute besttttt view and stay!!! Couldn’t have asked for a better time or place to be at!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Spectacular

With everything there is to do at this home you really never have to leave to do anything else. The home was spotless, the beds were comfortable, and the property is where the spectacular comes in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wook J.

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

River side play

Ty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan C.

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

Girls trip

We chose the location for a girls trip. The views of the water were exceptional. We wish there was easier water access, like a couple of steps in and out of the water but we managed just fine. The kitchen was stocked and worked well for all our meals. And we loved the proximity of Helen. A couple of things could have been better but all in all we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Webb D.

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

Great Setting, River & Firepit fantastic

The location of the house to the river is excellent. Firepit sits close to the river. The lot leading to the river is relatively flat. Overall: Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elda P.

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

Great Lil' Family Vaca!

We had a really great time with family fishing and grilling. The river is just beautiful and walking across the "hairy" rocks was a lot of fun. We didn't take advantage of the kayaks- maybe next time! The older folks in our party said the big beds slept well-- the bunkbeds on mine and my husband's 50 year old bodies were a little tough- but younger people wouldn't have an issue. Everything was well organized and stocked, though more silverware would have been good, but we made do. Our only complaint was the grill. The men had a difficult time with getting it lit with the ignitor not working, but once it was it grilled perfectly! Also, the main trashcan was full from previous guests so we worried about raccoons pilfering through the can, but luckily nothing happened. Be aware, the driveway is very steep, but all of the vehicles made it up and down without issue. Great place for rest and relaxation and we highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Casey H.

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

Weekend trip

Fast trip for trout fishing. River does not have trout. Had to drive 26 min for trout. Poor research on my part. House was nice with exception of very heavy dust over all pictures and wall art. Outside deck unkept. Shoes laying around and leaves everywhere under deck. Nice stay for short trip. Felt like we borrowed someone’s house while they were away. We enjoyed it though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara J.

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

Relaxing Weekend Getaway

Property was clean and in good condition when we arrived. Everything was as pictured in the listing. Loved having the sound of the river throughout our stay. Bed was super comfortable and the view of the river when waking up was very nice. We used the hot tub and grill and everything was great. Would suggest more comfortable porch furniture but we added pillows and enjoyed board games and reading during the day which was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer B.

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

Backyard steals the show

This cabin is located in an excellent spot - tucked in the woods, but delicious restaurants and shopping are not far away. The river is everything, and there are many places to sit out back to enjoy it. We're working on a plan to return in the summer so we can get into the river. The owner was quick and generous to correct an unusual error that occurred. His response went above and beyond ensuring we had a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

cindy j.

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

needs updating

We were first here in early 2023 and that visit was great. But our return visit this year was far from spectacular. First the ice maker wasn't working and on such 85 degree days it was much needed. The owner responded quickly and sent the cleaner over to fix,6 hrs later it still didn't work so the owner said go to a gas station miles away and buy a bag of ice.This was an inconvenience since we just came back from the supermarket. Next, we decided to do a load of laundry and discovered the washer didn't drain, leaving all our items soaking wet, we had to wring them out in the sink before putting in dryer. We wiped the floor in the kitchen and the paper towel came up filthy and black. The screen in the br was hanging off, the decking material was old and weathered and the hot tub was dirty. All in all the visit was ok. we understand its a mountain cabin and some of this is expected. The screened in porch is great and the proximity to river can't be beat. beware, the driveway is very steep and narrow.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda and Mike W., Canton

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

Riverside Getaway

Absolutely gorgeous cabin directly on the river- loved it! WIFI was good. Beds were comfortable. Cabin was extremely clean and smelled good. Only used living room TV and it worked great. Microwave and dishwasher work. We did not cook. Bathrooms were spacious and beautiful. The covered screened in back porch was our favorite spot. The sound and sight of the river was mesmerizing. Host is not kidding about the GPS- it will LIE to you and try to get you to drive across people’s backyards. Do not fall for the lies! Roads to property consist of dirt and gravel but we had no issues. Driveway is steep but is concrete. Plenty of space to park. I tried to contact the property owner about a few minor issues not worth mentioning in a review but the messaging system did not seem to be working. My message failed to send. There is a small one cup at a time Kuerig coffee maker that works just fine as well as a regular coffee maker which we did not use. We have been coming to the area annually for our anniversary for nearly a decade and this was definitely one of the best places. Our first time staying on a river and I am hooked! Almost forgot to discuss privacy. There are 2 cabins sort of within view from the front yard but the back deck, where you will spend most of your time, is extremely private. It is elevated above the bank enough that people walking in the river are not going to be peering in at you. There are cabins across the river but I could not see them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the house and locale. Property owner and manager were very responsive. Hot tub jets weren’t very powerful. The beds were not comfortable. We went to town and bought 4 inch bed toppers. Other than that would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Rob Limehouse

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Our family used to live in South Florida. I am a Physical Therapist, Marisol is a Pharmacist. We wanted to have a vacation property to escape to with the kids and build family memories through the years. I wanted a place in the Florida Keys. Marisol did NOT. I am glad I listened to my wife. We have spent the past 20 years vacationing to this property with our family and friends and have created so many wonderful family memories right there on the river. We gradually fell in love with the North Georgia mountains and relocated to this area with our family. There is a plaque on a rock down by the river that says 'A little peace of heaven'. And that is exactly what this property is. I am never happier than I am at this property spending time with family and friends. Now that I live only 45 minutes away from White Rapids Retreat, I am able to come over once per week and perform regular maintenance, repairs, and make improvements to the property, so year by year we gradually add amenities and make upgrades for everyone's enjoyment.

Why they chose this property

This property is located 1.5 hours drive from Atlanta, so you can either drive there or fly into Atlanta and rent a car for a short drive. We looked at alot of properties in North Carolina, South Carolina, and North Georgia. Our family loves the river, so we were only looking at river properties. There were alot of options, but we wanted a river with rushing rapids to play in and the sound of the water to lull you to sleep in a hammock. Most properties are either slow moving water, or the house is too far away from the river. The moment we saw this property, I told the realtor 'This is it'. We actually ended up in a bidding war with another buyer over this property. We won!!! It has been worth every penny. We would like to share this property with you and your family to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

There are so many things to do at the cabin, in the river, and in the North Georgia area, that I can't pick just one. Mostly, we just love spending time with family and friends experiencing what 'a little piece of heaven' is like.

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