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The Happy Camper Stay

Photo gallery for The Happy Camper Stay

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of trees.
A garden with various plants and a stone wall.
A cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a sign reading 'HAPPY CAMPER'.
A cabin with a wooden deck and a metal staircase.
A log cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, a television, and a cozy seating area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Place, Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

The Happy Camper Stay

Summary:

Peaceful, dog-friendly cabin with fireplace & decks - walk to downtown Helen



The Space:

Find both serene relaxation and unmatched convenience at this charming log cabin in Helen. This alpine-inspired retreat boasts a beautiful woodland setting and multiple outdoor decks where you can unwind each evening - with the fun and activity of downtown Helen just half a mile from your door. There is a second sleeping space in the open-air loft.



Whether you're planning a vacation full of fishing, tubing, or wine-tasting, this cozy cabin makes an ideal home base. The interior is adorned with natural wood, while generous windows let in the sunshine and views of the surrounding trees. There's a compact but well-equipped kitchen, a dining table for four, and an inviting sitting area with a leather sofa, a gas fireplace, and a smart TV.



Bring a local bottle of wine outside to the deck, where you can grill and dine in the late afternoons. The evenings are best spent playing board games by the fire and planning tomorrow's excursions using the free WiFi.tomorrow's excursions using the free WiFi.



THINGS TO KNOW

Streaming services are available with your own account credentials.

There is no washer/dryer.

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5357337vb
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 first aid kit
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

Helen

Located in Helen, this cabin is in the city centre and in the mountains. Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alpine Mini Golf and Serenity Cellars. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, horse riding and rock climbing nearby.
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alpine Mini Golf - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Happy Camper Stay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Happy Camper Stay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Happy Camper Stay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Happy Camper Stay located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chattahoochee River and Helen Festhalle. Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Alpine Mini Golf are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the property and the location was close enough to the festivities.The cabin was cozy and we enjoyed the hot tub.Very peaceful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very nice and the host was very responsive to any need that you had
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2026
Thank you, Eric! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cabin and found our responsiveness helpful. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another wonderful stay!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Black mildew on inside of shower curtain. Black wet mold around floor and molding of tub. Chipped / flaking paint in bathroom around vanity. Unit is not within walking distance of town activities. Very long very steep grade hill. One lane drive to multiple units. Treacherous if meet another vehicle. Parking requires negotiation. Replies from host seem AI generated. No reimbursement or discounts offered when pictures were submitted of mold and chipping/ flaking bathroom paint. Unit is NOT secluded. No privacy. Surrounded closely by multiple units. Construction taking place at closest unit. Lots of noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and the area was prefect for us although it was difficult to enter a 10 digit code to open the door. I probably would avoid in the future because it took 3 attempts to open the door every time and the dogs were not happy waiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in this very quiet and peaceful cabin! It was pretty cozy and the gas fireplace is a nice addition.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen GA great place Happy Camper

Great place to relax, recharge and be safe in nature. We saw big black bear and deer.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Loved how close it was to downtown with the secluded feel of the woods.

Loved how close it was to downtown with the secluded feel of the woods.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Octoberfest stay!

Great little place to stay. Close enough to enjoy the town but far enough away to hear nothing but the squirrels playing in the trees.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice place to stay

Quiet and lovely views. Very close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

We had a great time! Close to town and the hot tub was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location

The cabin was close enough to the river to walk to Tubing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cute spot

Gas fireplace stopped working 2nd day but it was a cozy amazing spot as long as there is no ICE on the driveway and small road to cabin. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to stay but the sofa bed is not something adults will want to sleep on. (very uncomfortable) The picture makes it look secluded and its not when it comes to parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
Hi, Tracy, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We appreciate our guests' feedback as a means to improve and will consider this feedback to make necessary upgrades. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of heaven

This is an absolutely amazing place to stay. Very close to town. Beautiful scenery. I look forward to another stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super Cozy!

This home was clean, had everything we needed and was super close to town! It was super cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Cabin- Close to Town!

This cabin was perfect for a family of three with dogs. We were close enough to town to walk, if needed, but also enjoyed the privacy of the cabin. The hot tub was great after a chilly tubing adventure!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Incredible location!

Incredible location get the coolness of the mountains along with the privacy having your morning coffee on the deck. Less than 3 Minutes from the adorable town of Helen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Location!

Nice little cabin in the woods. Worked great for our family of four.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday getaway

Booked this for my friends birthday. It was the perfect location and had plenty of room for all of us. The decks were perfect and the hot tub was the perfect way to end the day. Would definitely stay here again. Also love that we could bring the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what I wanted

Had a great time. The Happy Camper was just what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun close to town getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The cabin is very close to town! Easy drive! Only unexpected thing was other cabins so close by. It didn’t bother us at all, but we were under the impression from the pictures that we were a little more secluded. Very cute cozy cabin!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute

Cute getaway for a couple. Close to town but secluded enough even with 3 other cabins close. Ants were an issue but other than that it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

perfect and in town!

The Happy Camper was perfect! close to everything and in town! The place was clean and very organized, I Would suggest having an extra set of sheets for the pull-out sofa other than that everything perfect for us, the kids had so much fun in the Hot Tub and even our dog Tahoe enjoyed the outdoors! Thank you for having us!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Adriana. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your home. Linens are only provided for the beds, not the futon. You may bring your linens for the futon or you may rent them by calling customer service. We hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great memories

We had the best time visiting Helen GA and staying here! The cabin is perfectly cozy with everything we needed. Everything was nice and clean. It’s so peaceful to be so close to town. Our only complaint is the way too long door entry code.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Romantic Pre Valentine’s Weekend

Happy Camper was the perfect dog friendly spot for our weekend getaway. The cabin was the perfect size and was accurately listed. The location is fantastic, and we even got to see a family of deer. The only negative was the hot tub wasn’t hot. But other than that, we would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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