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

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Georgia Bungalow / rocking chair, front porch. Pictures updated 6/16/23
Exterior detail
Family Room
Family room
1st bedroom - Queen bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Place, Charlemagne's Kingdom
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Unicoi Hill Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪10 min walk‬

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

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 next door property, during the weekdays only. New bungalow is framed up and any noise would more than likely be on the inside at this point in time. However, there could be occasional noise from 8am-7pm {Monday to Friday}.

* Georgia Bungalow has had many upgrades during the last month, which are not reflected on pictures or videos … will update those soon. Check out our videos 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/2638757 (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 end of fence and at the old bridge, provides access to Chattahoochee River & fly fishing paradise. The rocking chair front porch is a favorite and offers some views of the river. Save on parking by staying with us downtown. Walk to downtown shopping, liquor store and our famous Betty"s Country Store (IGA) for groceries. Walk to our 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 and 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

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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

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 cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alpine Mini Golf and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. Mt. Yonah Book Exchange and Southern Water Trails LLC are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Unicoi Hill Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Unicoi State Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant & Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen - ‬6 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.

How much is parking at Downtown by Chattahoochee River, sit on front porch as horse and buggy stroll by?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 cottage is steps away from Chattahoochee River and Charlemagne's Kingdom. Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leigh R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay while visiting Helen. Walking distance to everything and the house is clean and comfortable. Very responsive host. We'd love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in Helen; and this charming and cozy little bungalow was perfect for us! It was so clean and cute! Cindy was a wonderful host too! I had to text her on a Friday night with a question; and she called with an answer almost immediately! Definately will want to stay here when we visit Helen again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, cozy, and clean. Excellent location for exploring all of Helen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie jo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need is there bring clothes and food that is it. The cabin sits about a block behind main street so you are away from the heavy noise but so nice you can walk to everything. The cabin is cozy and Cindy is amazingly friendly. You will not regret renting one of their cabins.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The location was perfect and we were able to walk to downtown shops, dining and the grocery store was just around the corner. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch across from the river with our coffee in the morning. The host was very quick to reply when booking and during our stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CapnDad

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely thrilled with our second stay at this cottage. More than clean it was immaculate and so well stocked that we brought nothing with us and everything we needed and more was provided. The location could not be better! Easy walk to downtown Helen. We go every year to October Fest and wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else. Our host Cindy was so kind and helpful. Highly highly recommend this property. It can't be topped!!! Book it you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Convenient

We have stayed at this location several times. All I need is the river and Betty's. So this cabin is nearly perfect for me. Close to shopping and eating locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Cozy cabin

This cabin was the perfect location for sitting on the porch for a quiet night or walking up the block to downtown Helen. I stayed here with my husband, 7 year old son and 1 dog, and everyobe had a great time. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute cabin. Wife, son, mother in law & dog had plenty of space & so cute. Looks better in person than the pictures! Incredible location. Great help from owner. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianne C.

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

2nd time staying here

Great location, clean, and comfy! This was our second time staying at this location and it did not disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful decorations. The owner was very helpful and nice. We loved being able to walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Renee C.

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

Great location in Helen

Perfect size and location for a girls trip weekend in Helen. It was easily walkable to downtown and was on a quiet back street. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny W.

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

Mother-daughter-daughter weekend

This weekend was for my granddaughter's birthday. The cottage was comfortable for the three of us and very convenient to downtown Helen. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

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

Aniversario weekend

Cute bungalow close to everything! Everything you need to feel at home and the country store right next door! Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

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

Perfect, relaxing

Cute, clean, great location, perfect for small family or group.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great stay

Wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Location was fantastic and bungalow was comfortable

The stay was pleasant, an enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

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

Dog friendly cabin

Great location for the town and dog friendly! We had a great time and can recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

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

Celebrating

My daughter came from southern Georgia. I came from Hendersonville NC. We met in one of her father's favorite places, Helen to celebrate his life 1 year from his death. We miss him terribly but were able to have fun, share love and do it in the sweetest little cabin ever, except maybe the one next door. I love your places and hope to celebrate my husbands life some more in the future. He was from Germany and we spent long weekends here just to be togehter,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Helen Bungalow

Property is wonderful! Clean, close enough to walk everywhere. Everything worked - enjoyed the fireplace. Nice kitchen with anything you could need
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

NYE Getaway

Property is quaint and had everything we needed. Very clean. The best part is that it is within walking distance of the heart of town. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A D L.

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

Location Location,Location! Perfect

Awesome stay and extremely quite. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., Pensacola, Florida

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

Great place to stay.

This place is a great place to stay. It is within walking distance to just about anything in Helen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

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

Great location

Perfect for walking distance to downtown Helen. We would have no problem staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Weekend Away

Cottage was very clean and convenient to downtown Helen. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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