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MOUNTAIN LAUREL CHALET: Private 10 Acre Retreat in Helen - GEORGIA WINE COUNTRY!

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Large Deck, Gas Grill, Picnic Table, and Hot Tub...very private setting!
Private Covered HOT TUB with Easy Access from the Downstairs Bathroom
Relax by the FIREPLACE in the GREAT ROOM
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sautee Nacoochee, GA
  • Place, Unicoi State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1: Large Upstairs MASTER BEDROOM with KING SIZE Bed

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2: Large Downstairs Bedroom with QUEEN SIZE Bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3: Downstairs Bedroom with QUEEN SIZE Bed

1 Queen Bed

UPSTAIRS LOFT AREA: Adjacent to the Master Bedroom

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1: Downstairs Common Area BATHROOM with Outdoor HOT TUB Access

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2: Upstairs Private Ensuite MASTER BATHROOM

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

MOUNTAIN LAUREL CHALET: Private 10 Acre Retreat in Helen - GEORGIA WINE COUNTRY!

MOUNTAIN LAUREL CHALET: Located in a peaceful and private 10 acre wooded mountain setting 10 minutes from the Alpine Village of HELEN, GEORGIA. Our spacious chalet is also near UNICOI LAKE, UNICOI STATE PARK, and ANNA RUBY FALLS. This is a great location!

Our home is ideal for a couple or for a small group up to 6 adults. Very Private - yet convenient to local dining, shopping, sightseeing, hiking, and outdoor activities.

**WINTER 2026 SPECIAL: 3rd night FREE!
RESERVE 2 NIGHTS ONLINE, then request your 3rd night FREE!

**NOW is a GREAT TIME to Escape to our 10 acre retreat!

Treat yourself to the HOT TUB or cuddle up by the FIREPLACE. Whatever you like, it's all here waiting for you to relax and enjoy!

**Outdoor Covered HOT TUB. FIREPLACE in the Great Room.

**Three Smart HDTV's. DISH Network Satellite TV.

**NEW: Trailwave High Speed Fiberoptic Internet service and WiFi
**WORK SPACE: Office/Desk Area.

WORK REMOTELY and enjoy the Mountains!
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**SEASONAL SPECIAL: RENT 3 NIGHTS, 4th night FREE!*
** Ask us for the special when you book!

BOOK YOUR STAY EARLY for the best available dates!

[**Seasonal Specials and Rates Subject to Availability]

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Two night minimum for non-Holiday stays.
Three night Minimum for Holiday stays.

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*PET POLICY: Sorry, NO PETS*
NO SMOKING INSIDE OUR HOME.

**PLEASE NOTE:
Our home is NOT HANDICAPPPED or WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

There is a single flight of stairs to walk up from the front parking area to the main level of the home. The stairs are visible on the left side in the photo of the front of our chalet.
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*One Time MAID FEE per stay.
*Local Lodging Taxes: 15%

Standard Rate: $175.00 to $195.00 per Night
HOLIDAY Rates: $195.00 to $225.00 per Night.
OCTOBER Rates: $225.00 per night.
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**WEEKLY RATE - Seasonal Discount for the week
ASK for a QUOTE to get the current weekly rate.

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Located nearby is BRASSTOWN BALD, Georgia's highest mountain [Elevation 4784 feet]. On clear days, you can see 4 states from the mountaintop Visitor Center: Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina, including a view of the Great Smoky Mountains!

For hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, the chalet is LESS THAN 1 MILE from McCLURE CREEK and the TRAY MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS AREA of the Chattahoochee National Forest and less than 6 miles from the APPALACHIAN TRAIL via Tray Mountain Road [Tray Mountain - Elevation 4430 feet].


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Lots of room for a family with childen!
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING and RETURN OUR HOME to the CONDITION IT WAS FOUND ON YOUR ARRIVAL or YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CHARGED a DAMAGE DEPOSIT. We thank you for your cooperation!
· If any furniture or other items have been moved, please return them to their original location. · Please strip the beds that have been used and leave the sheets on top of beds. . Run Dishwasher
· Please place all used towels in the nearest bathroom in the tub. WALK THRU: Don't Leave Items! TEXT OR CALL 706-200-2020 with message “Leaving Mountain Laurel Chalet” to confirm your check out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Welcome to our family vacation home! We really appreciate our guests that take care of our home like it was their own....thank you!

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

Sautee Nacoochee

Located in Sautee Nacoochee, this chalet is in a rural area and near a water park. Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia and Helen Festhalle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Alpine Mini Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Mt. Yonah Book Exchange. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
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Sautee Nacoochee, GA

What's nearby

  • Unicoi State Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 11 min drive - 9.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MOUNTAIN LAUREL CHALET: Private 10 Acre Retreat in Helen - GEORGIA WINE COUNTRY! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at MOUNTAIN LAUREL CHALET: Private 10 Acre Retreat in Helen - GEORGIA WINE COUNTRY!?

As of 16 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MOUNTAIN LAUREL CHALET: Private 10 Acre Retreat in Helen - GEORGIA WINE COUNTRY! on 28 Apr, 2026 start from S$235, 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 MOUNTAIN LAUREL CHALET: Private 10 Acre Retreat in Helen - GEORGIA WINE COUNTRY!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MOUNTAIN LAUREL CHALET: Private 10 Acre Retreat in Helen - GEORGIA WINE COUNTRY!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MOUNTAIN LAUREL CHALET: Private 10 Acre Retreat in Helen - GEORGIA WINE COUNTRY!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MOUNTAIN LAUREL CHALET: Private 10 Acre Retreat in Helen - GEORGIA WINE COUNTRY! located?

This family-friendly Sautee Nacoochee chalet is located in the mountains, steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Unicoi State Park and Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia. Stovall Mill Covered Bridge and Sautee Nacoochee Community Center are also within 6 miles (10 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. 172 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 194 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clayton W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this property is as advertised and we had a great time. Will definitely be back the next time we’re in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with host. The Chalet was beautifully decorated for Christmas , had everything we needed , really enjoyed the wood burning stove . Location was great and private but not too far from town . Already booked another trip to stay here ! Perfect little family get away !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec, 2025
Thank you, Kim...We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great. The Chalet was perfect for my sister's week. It was very comfortable and homey. The town of Helen, the nearby falls and parks were equally fun and delightful. No complaints. The whole trip was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home that met all of our needs. It was very clean, although I had to knock down several spider webs, with spiders, on steps up to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2025
Thank you, Teresa, for your comments. I’m glad that our home was very clean and met your needs! The garden spiders outside the house this time of year are plentiful, and we have the same problem in our suburban home. We have quarterly pest control, but that’s often not enough to control a large yard area, unfortunately.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

A hidden gem

My summary is that this home was perfect for us. Everything we needed was provided. This place is so quiet, all you heard are the birds. You are close to water falls, Helen, Cleveland and the country side if you just want to sightsee.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We hope you will come back to stay us again in the future. Until then, safe and happy travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

A great cabin for a girls getaway!

We had a great stay and enjoyed the hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a great property! We enjoyed our weekend here
Verified

8/10 Good

Tonya G.

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

Cozy cottage

This cabin was clean really nice I would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard b.

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

Gorgeous property

We loved every minute of the stay- the property and home is beautiful. Gracious host!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chip F.

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

Awesome

Highly recommended and lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth Z.

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

The Best!

The Best!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Anniversary Trip

Repeat visit to Mountain Laurel Chalet/Sautee/Helen for anniversary. Awesome area with lots to do. Mountain Laurel Chalet is a great “home away from home”, and the owner is extremely nice, accommodating, and excellent with communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your kind comments. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Love our time in Helen!

We love our time in Helen, Mountain Laurel Chalet is beautiful. A lot of things to do around Helen, great activities for adults and Kids. Great restaurants, love Betty’s grocery store. Thank you we have a great time, Steve is a wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

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

College friends getaway

Three friends from college. We had a great stay. Wonderful property. Great host. Christmas trees made it so homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Peaceful get away

This property was great for our family. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck, listened to all the birds and enjoyed the fall colors. Spent time in the hot tub everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2023
Thank you...we hope that you will come back to stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Will be coming back!

We loved this chalet! The pictures do not do it justice! The hot tub was huge, the upstairs was adorable and the red heater was spectacular! They provide a packnplay which was perfect because we forgot ours. The communication was above and beyond. We will be coming back next year for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2025
Thank you...We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The chalet was WONDERFUL! Such a beautiful setting, and it was stocked with everything you could need. It’s exactly as pictured which is rare. The host, Steve, was easy to communicate with as well. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Great place!

I spent some quality time at this beautiful place. It is maintained very well. The owners are extremely dedicated to providing an excellent experience for their guests. The location, the serenity ... I could go on and on, but suffice it to say that you will not be disappointed!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thank you for your kind comments. We want our guests to have a great vacation experience in our mountain home and to enjoy the serenity of being there as much as we do. Come "home" to the Blue Ridge mountains of Northeast Georgia!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

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

Beautiful and Great Location

The moment you walk in the door you know you are home. It was lovely, clean, welcoming, convenient, and a perfect fit for our sibling weekend. We loved the home and encourage everyone to stay there. it was also really close to all of Helen activities. The drive was simple and short to anything you wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We had a wonderful stay. Very spacious house in the mountains for my family of 6. Will be back!!

House was very accommodating for our family of 6 and had 5 beds which was great. Kitchen was stocked and easy to cook breakfast and dinners for everyone. Loved the layout of the house, wifi worked great, fireplace was awesome, hottub with perfect!! Only a 15min drive to Helen for daily outings and supply runs. Can't wait to visit Moutain Laurel Chalet in the summer!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

It gets better every time!

What a wonderful place to relax and unwind. Perfect getaway to entertain out of state friends. Steve, as before, you and your family has provided the perfect platform for a great weekend. We will be doing it again real soon! 😃
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you, Paul, for your kind comments. We try to make our home a relaxing and fun place to stay for all our guests and for our family as well. We love to stay there, too. We are looking forward to your next visit!
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas G. L.

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

Beautiful chalet

We were glad to be away from the Hustle and bustle of Helen at times. Our communications with Steve was spot on. We do believe some of the foliage was overgrown, maybe it is manicured and trimmed back in the spring. The beds were comfortable and it was a pleasant experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2022
Glad to hear that you had a fun experience in our mountain family vacation home, Thomas! Our home is located in a national forest wilderness area, and we find that most people enjoy the serenity and peace of this natural setting away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We keep a very trimmed and manicured garden in our urban home, while we enjoy mother nature's handiwork in our mountain home. Mother nature needs minimal input from us!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

The cabin was great, was amazingly secluded, but within easy driving distance of Helen

The room sizes and layout was wonderful. Owners were a joy to deal with and we are had a great weekend stay. Only two complaints were the automatic lighting mechanism on the grill didn't work and the internet service was slow. But, we should have thought to bring matches, and who would expect fast internet service on the edge of a national forest. We had a great time and would definitely return! Thanks for a wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your compliments! Yes, we have the fastest internet service that is currently available in our very rural location. Unfortunately, high speed internet has not made its way to our area yet, but we keep hoping that it will get there sooner rather than later! Please tell your friends and family about us. Come on back for another visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Wonderful Retreat

Cute, quaint little cabin in the woods. With everything you need for a relaxing retreat in the woods with all the comforts of home. Steve is a friendly host, and was quick to respond to accommodate all our needs. We had a comfortable stay, and the hot tub is great after a long day of hiking. Just keep in mind the cabin is a bit off the beaten path so if you're more of a city slicker be advised. But makes for quiet and peaceful get away from reality. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Great visit

The cabin was very comfortable. The owner adds in little things like dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, garbage bags...nice touch. It's close to most things except a decent grocery store so recommend stopping on your way into town. The activities that surround the area are all family friendly...hiking, tubing, zip lining, etc. All fun stuff! The owner was very friendly & easy to work with. We ended up wanting to stay an extra day, didn't want to leave!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your compliments! We enjoyed hosting you and your family. Yes, you're right about shopping. We like to stop by the grocery store on the way out to the chalet so we can relax and unwind when we get to the house. Betty's IGA grocery store in Helen is the best one in town, and we highly recommend it. It's about 10 minutes away, located on the north end of town, and very easy to stop by on your way through town. Other nearby larger stores are Ingles supermarket on the north side of Cleveland, about 20 minutes away, and the Walmart Supercenter on the south side of Cleveland, about 25 minutes away.

About the host

Hosted by Steve

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We live in a fun but busy urban environment. We need the solitude of nature in the North Georgia mountains to recharge our souls from time to time. Hiking, tubing on the 'Hooch', biking, and relaxing are among our favorite mountain activities. As our guests, we hope that you, too, will enjoy all the benefits of our treasured mountain home!

We would like to extend a very warm 'welcome' to all of our guests! We enjoy sharing the privacy and solitude of our mountain home with our friends and family. It's a great place to entertain or to relax!

Why they chose this property

Our home site was chosen because of its peaceful wooded setting and its close proximity to the Alpine village of Helen. It offers the best of both worlds: the serenity of a private mountain home on 10+ acres of land and the nearby activities, shops, and restaurants in Helen. You can retreat from the world or you can go into Helen and enjoy all the festivities...it's your choice!

What makes this property unique

From curling up by the fireplace to relaxing in the Hot Tub, it's a wonderful place to retreat from the daily hustle and bustle of work and life. We enjoy the spaciousness of the home, especially while relaxing in the Great Room or in the sitting area of the upstairs Loft overlooking the Great Room below.

Another favorite: sitting and drinking coffee on the covered balcony of the Master Bedroom Suite upstairs...so private and peaceful!

The two skylights over the king sized bed in the Master Bedroom Suite offer a nice view of the stars in the mountain skies, especially on clear or colder days. Nights with a full moon are a special treat!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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