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Rivers Rest – Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen

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Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Helen, GA
  • Place, Helen Festhalle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rivers Rest – Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen

Finally, you have that time away, and you are looking to relax sitting on a porch listening to the river flow by and having a cup of coffee. Perhaps you are seeking the wonderful fresh smells of the mountains? Sit on the porch with friends and a glass of our local wine. Sink into the relaxing spa tub, located on the lower balcony, after a day of hiking or shopping!

At River's Rest you have all the conveniences of home with plenty of living room seating, a gas log fireplace and a television on the mantel. The kitchen boasts of full size appliances, including a dishwasher. Choose the standard 12-cup drip or the Keurig one-cup coffee maker. There is a washer and dryer for convenience. The dining area has chairs for six guests with more seating on the porch at the pine table with benches. The rocking chairs, glider settee and tables are an Amish wood design.

The master bedroom features a king bed and a private bath with a walk-in shower and a jetted garden tub. There is a corner wall-mounted television, too. The guest bedroom has a set of bunk beds with queen size mattresses on both top and bottom. The bunk room has a small television. The guest bathroom has a walk-in shower. With the sofa bed, this little gem will accommodate up to 8 people.

The upstairs porch has a hammock and two hanging egg swing chairs for relaxation.

A short walk puts you in the downtown area with many options for dining. The walk back to the property is a lovely path along the river. If you are planning all of these relaxing moments, then Rivers Rest is the place for you.

This is a pet-friendly cabin and a one-time per-pet fee will be added if you bring your dog. The pet fee that will be added to your reservation is $75 + tax. Only one dog weighing 70 lbs maximum is allowed.

• Minimum Age Requirement: Rivers Rest is available to families or to guests 21 years or older.
• There is strictly no smoking inside or outside at this property.
• Parking: Space is available for 2 vehicles.
• Access: The roads are paved all the way to the property. The driveway is not suitable for low profile vehicles.
• Pets: Rivers Rest is pet-friendly. Only one dog weighing 70 lbs maximum is allowed.
• Location: 0.7 miles to downtown Helen
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this vacation home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chattahoochee River. Enjoy features like a water park, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as a jetted tub and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Unicoi State Park and 5 minutes from Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a hot tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

2381-197038
Beautiful town home on the river in downtown Helen

Rivers Rest – Beautiful Riverfront Townhome in Downtown Helen Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with a wonderful view of the river and certainly walkable to the entire city.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was located close to everything and was warm and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cc P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfectly located to downtown Helen and right on the river. It was clean and had everything we needed. The host was very involved and made sure we were comfortable and offered suggestions if we needed them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful townhome. Clean, great location, loved being on the river. Still felt private even though it’s a townhome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Great vacation home.

We had an absolute blast and the house was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

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

Great place close to town

Amazing place will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our weekend stay was wonderful for my daughter’s 13th birthday with friends. There was plenty of space to accommodate 6 guests. The property was nice and clean and we had no issues during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful inside. Loved the covered porch and rocking chairs. Covered parking. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

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

Family vaca

Very nice cabin on the river
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

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

Great Location

Especially enjoyed sunrise on the river
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

Wonderful Mountain Retreat

Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Great stay in Helen!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at River's Rest. With little to no free parking in the Helen City limits, it was great to be within walking distance! We all enjoyed the river, teens and adults included. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Great place and great location.

Really cool place. Kids loved it. Neighbors were great as it's connected on both sides to other units.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was everything and more than I expected. Staff was very nice and friendly. Definitely doing again but for more days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! The beds were very comfy and I loved that there were blankets everywhere. The hot tub was very clean! It is not advertised, but there is a TV in each bedroom! We saw a groundhog directly outside the stair window! We will stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Great Place and Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our fourth time staying at Rivers Rest, and we always love it. The property has everything we need, we love the hot tub and river across the street, and it's only a short walk to town. We will definitely be back next year! Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elisa J.

Relax

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This a great an relaxing place to stay, perfect location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Great Stay for Oktoberfest

This was a great place to stay for Oktoberfest! We loved the house, the view of the river, and the short walk into Helen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amie H.

Relaxing Oasis

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: You can’t beat the location of this rental. It was within walking distance to downtown Helen. Drinking coffee watching the river was the highlight of my day while we were there. The beds were comfortable and we had plenty of space. Would stay here again if we ever come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay and the house. Very clean and a quiet place to rest and enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Even better than expected

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location, peaceful and very clean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandi F.

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

Comfortable cabin with river views

We very much enjoyed our stay at Rivers Rest Cabin. The first floor mudroom area was great for dropping dirty shoes. Kitchen was very well stocked and had everything we needed. The bed configuration was great for our family. We spent a lot of time out on both balconies (2nd floor and 3rd floor have a balcony) watching the tubers. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderfull time with this cabin! Super convenient for walking or driving into town. The cabin itself was clean, comfortable, and felt cozy for a great get away!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail w.

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

Peaceful and cozy

Great place to get away
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021