Riverfront oasis with dual suites, 3 fireplaces, central AC, & walkable locale

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41418 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Helen, GA

Helen Festhalle

1 min walk

Helen Arts & Heritage Center

6 min walk

Unicoi Hill Park

8 min walk

Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)

49 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Riverside Bears Den

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Take in the sights and sounds of the beautiful Chattahoochee River when you stay at this charming riverfront oasis. With an unbeatable locale, find yourself within walking distance of the Oktoberfest grounds as well as a wide array of dining, shops, and attractions. Enjoy river views from the rocking chairs on the balcony, which features a gas grill. Ideal for privacy, dual suites each offer a luxe en suite bathroom and a cozy gas fireplace.

After fun-filled days, kick back in front of the gas fireplace in the welcoming living area. A full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar has all you need to prepare your favorite meals. This snowbird-friendly condo is on the second floor and provides elevator access, a washer/dryer, central air-conditioning, and free WiFi.

THINGS TO KNOW
Snowbird-friendly (contact Vacasa for details).
No trailer or RV parking on-site.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Georgia

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Parking available

Water view

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Kitchen

Air conditioning

Parking available

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this condo is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Helen Festhalle and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site. Alpine Mini Golf and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park are also worth visiting. With kayaking, water tubing and rafting nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Helen, GA

What's nearby

Helen Festhalle - 1 min walk
Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 6 min walk
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 10 min walk
Charlemagne's Kingdom - 10 min walk
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 15 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Bigg Daddy S Restauran - ‬4 min walk
‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬7 min walk
‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
‪Troll Tavern - ‬6 min walk
‪Spice 55 - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront oasis with dual suites, 3 fireplaces, central AC, & walkable locale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront oasis with dual suites, 3 fireplaces, central AC, & walkable locale?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront oasis with dual suites, 3 fireplaces, central AC, & walkable locale?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront oasis with dual suites, 3 fireplaces, central AC, & walkable locale located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this condo building is steps away from Chattahoochee River and Helen Festhalle. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Unicoi Hill Park are also within 10 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

Ginger E.

7 September 2024

BEAR Den

It was great and in a very good location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

10 July 2024

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

Awesome condo and location

This condo is beautifully decorated and the location is fantastic. The beds were very comfortable. I loved sitting in the rocking chairs on the screened in porch facing the river.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Scott O.

25 May 2024

Love the Bears Den.

We try and go once a year, great location in downtown Helen within walking distance of everything. Clean location with plenty of space and great views of the river.

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10/10 Excellent

Gayla p.

21 April 2024

Great home

Loved the home. Was very accessible to downtown location & very clean. Would highly recommend & love to stay again.

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10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

3 April 2024

Great Location

The condo was so close to restaurants and shopping. Didn’t need to drive anywhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

26 March 2024

Perfect Place for Helen

We could not have been happier with Riverside Bears Den. The home was clean and comfy. The location was amazing! We walked everywhere in town. We played mini golf and escape rooms, tasted local restaurants and coffee shops plus shopped the touristy places too. The screened back porch overlooking the river was a favorite place to relax. We often took a short drive to hike to different views and waterfalls. We stayed a week in March and could’ve stayed longer to find more trails and mountain views. There is a Walmart grocery store only 15-ish minutes away for stocking up your fridge or you can walk to the Dollar General or Betty’s Country Store (wish we had found this one sooner). The elevator was unexpected and super helpful for loading and unloading and the cart for community use was also a happy surprise. Wish it was just a little warmer so we could tube the Chattahoochee. Guess we’ll just have to come back!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

25 January 2024

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

A Beary Good Time

The property was very nice. The weather was cool to cold the first part of our stay, so we made great use of the fireplaces. Everything we needed was at hand. My on-site questions were answered in a professional and timely manner. My friend and I had a wonderful time and we thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

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8/10 Good

Chantelle H.

1 January 2024

Great location and inside space

This was a great location and comfortable accommodation-

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

27 December 2023

Fantastic Rental

The rental was very clean! It had plenty of room and was close to everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B., Ellisville MS.

23 December 2023

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

Perfect location

We visited for 5 nights and loved every minute. We were within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants. We just weren't aware of all the stairs...3 levels. There is an elevator but no access to it for guests. There is another unit on 2nd level that we weren't aware of and we're concerned until we spoke with manager because it appeared they had access to our unit.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian B.

6 November 2023

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

Helen

Location was great, very walkable town. Management was very prompt and helpful with a couple of hiccups we had upon arrival.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

23 October 2023

Oktoberfest in Helen

This condo was perfect for two couples to come and enjoy Oktoberfest in Helen. Clean, comfortable, quiet, and so close to everything! We loved the location, the 2 suites, and the screened in porch! We couldn’t have asked for more.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

12 July 2023

Great Condo at a Fantastic Location

You can walk to everything from this Condo or sit and watch the tubers from the screened balcony. Condo is on second floor, parking underneath with a small elevator. Both rooms have an en-suite bathroom and the family/kitchen/dinning room is a very great size for 4 people. Water dispenser and ice dispenser work as well as the laundry equipment. We would definitely stay here again.

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10/10 Excellent

KEVIN B.

4 July 2023

Stayed June-July 2023

Great location. Very clean. Good parking. Nice view over river. Fast internet (which was needed as the town cell coverage is only average). Would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

2 May 2023

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

Loved relaxing on the screened porch and watching the River. Also there were many birds including g

The property was very comfortable, clean, and located perfectly. You can be walking the main strip in 5 minutes.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten V.

17 March 2023

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

Clean and great location

Very clean. Spacious for our family of 4. Loved being able to walk to downtown area to visit shops and restaurants. Vacasa very informative on check in and check out process which made it so easy and fast.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert P.

11 January 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location but NOT very clean.

We booked through VRBO but were contacted by vacasa during the stay. Not sure why though, perhaps vacasa was "owner" of booking itself. We had no problem with the location of the unit as it was located within walking distance for our family and quiet. Our main concern/issue was the cleanliness or lack thereof when we arrived. The unit had peanuts (skin, shells, etc..) located throughout the house as well as dirt in every room. The bed sheets were dirty and wrinkled under the top cover which leads us to believe they were not washed. Trash was still located on the night stands from previous tenants. Contacting vacasa about it AFTER my wife and I cleaned the unit ourselves (we arrived late around 9pm so we cleaned the unit and washed sheets BEFORE we could sleep) and we were given $50 credit and nothing else because we didn't allow the cleaning crew to come in and clean...AFTER WE CLEANED IT THE NIGHT BEFORE SO WE COULD SLEEP! Only issue was cleanliness of unit but that could have been due to the previous tenant checking out on the 24th of December (based on signing of guest book), and us arriving on the 26th. Perhaps cleaning crew didn't want to interrupt their holiday?? Posted this review on vacasa and it has yet to be posted so take those reviews with a grain of salt it seems as they only post the positive reviews there.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee A.

8 January 2023

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

Lazy Bear Lodge

A perfect stay and in walking distance of everything in downtown Helen. A beautiful unit overlooking the river. We went the weekend after New Years and enjoyed the peace and quiet. I am sure during the days of summer its fun to watch the floaters go by and the bustle of the streets!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

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6/10 Okay

Matt W.

26 December 2022

Great location for Helen

This place is great if you want to stay within easy walking distance of all the shops and tourist attractions. It also had a nice kitchen with well stocked cooking supplies. The back porch also offers a nice place to look out over the river. The biggest draw back was there entire place is a little dated. I don't mind old furniture, but they still use the old-fashioned key system and there was only one set of keys. I requested another set but was told that was all they had. This made it difficult for 4 adults heading different directions to keep from getting left stranded downstairs without a key (you need a key to access the stairs). Upgrading to a keypad or key card system would greatly improve the experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

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6/10 Okay

Ted L.

20 December 2022

To much pigeon poop

The condo was very pleasant. It was very clean and accomodating. The deck and rockets were full of bird poop. We could not use the grill. Baby birds were nested underneath It took away from our plans

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Gary M.

18 December 2022

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

Helen Getaway

The property was nice and the location was excellent, everything was within walking distance. The one slight negative was that gas grill did not.work. We called two days in a .row to report it. We.were.promised someone would come out to take care of it both days. No one ever came. Other than that it was a.good stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

24 November 2022

Family Getaway

We enjoyed our quick getaway, Nov. 20-22 at Riverside Bears Den. The condo was so clean and very convenient to everything. Would love to go back during to summer for tubing. The Rivers Family

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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8/10 Good

Aaron C.

25 October 2022

Great Place in Helen

Very convenient and well appointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

21 October 2022

Riverside Bears Den

The unit was fantastic, very clean and close to everything. We enjoyed our stay very much and would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

18 October 2022

Beautiful condo and location

Super clean, nice design and layout. The fireplace in each room was a treat. Location on river close to all attractions was a bonus. We hope to get this same rental next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022