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

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace

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Welcome to Helen Bungalows, a charming retreat near Chattahoochee River. Enjoy river views from the rocking chair front porch, and take advantage of pet-friendly accommodations. With a dishwasher, microwave laundry room with washer/dryer for added convenience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

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

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

*NO SMOKING INSIDE

*If the “Georgia Bungalow” is booked on the dates you're wanting, please try one of our other bungalows, next door:
VRBO.com/2638757
VRBO.com/5068601
*Check out the video tours of all Bungalows on Face book @ Helen Bungalows - downtown convenience on quiet, back street.

This property is NOT river front as Vrbo AI may be advertising! The river is however, directly across the street. Access: aprox 30-50', across street, at the end of fence and at the old bridge offers access to the Chattahoochee River & fly fishing paradise. The rocking chair front porch is a favorite and offers some views of the river.

*Pet friendly for our well behaved friends. Please help us stay pet friendly by picking up behind your pets outside.

*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.

Bedrooms: 1 Queen Bedroom and 2nd bedroom has 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.

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. Please message us with any question - we would love to answer any questions and help you plan your stay-cation! - Cindy

*Dishwasher *Microwave *Laundry room with washer / dryer * Gas fireplace * Smart TV *WIFI *Roku *Large front porch *Private parking (2 car max- SEE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS) * Central heat & air * Keurig Duo single cup / 12 cup coffee pot

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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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
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

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.
5 guest are allowed - for the 5th guest, there is a full sized couch in living area (NOT a pull-out) and bedding in a bag, in laundry room.
Please buy vacation insurance to cover any unforeseen medical or weather emergencies. We no longer issue refunds outside of VRBO's refund agreement.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are not allowed on furniture and beds, please

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Helen, this vacation home is in the city center 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Helen travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Helen_UnicoiHillPark_553248621532656547-2
    Unicoi Hill Park
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    Helen Arts & Heritage Center
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Unicoi State Park showing a bay or harbor
    Unicoi State Park
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Helen_HelenFesthalle_553248621587587020-5-2
    Helen Festhalle
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Helen_AlpineHelen-WhiteCountyConventionandVisitorsBureau_553248621561884251-2
    Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Helen Festhalle
    12 min walk
  • Hofbrauhaus Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
    17 min walk
  • Two Tire Tavern
    5 min walk
  • Cowboys & Angels
    8 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?

Onsite 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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Chattahoochee River, Unicoi Hill Park, and Helen Arts & Heritage Center. Unicoi State Park and Helen Festhalle are also within 15 minutes.

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 184 reviews
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Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

Mark M.

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

Great stay

Wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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

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

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

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

Dan B.

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

Helen didn't disappoint! Our stay was very convenient.

Everything we needed was provided and the location was outstanding!!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

DonnLisa H.

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

Waterfalls Everywhere!

Great Location!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis J.

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

Great spot close downtown.

Wonderful place for my family of 5 to spend the end of our vacation. Had all of the amenities needed wonderful location close to downtown Helen. Can easily walk to most places in Helen without having to pay thr parking fees. Hope to go back in the Summer in the future to do some tubing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Perfect cozy place

We had a wonderful stay in Helen. Our bungalow was super cute and very clean. The location couldn't have been better. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

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

Awesome location!

My lovely wife and teenage sons stayed here, their was plenty of room for all of us, property was clean and well kept but the shining star of this place is the location. Quiet and tucked away, close enough to hear the river, and only a 5 minute walk to town. If you stay here to explore Helen you most likely wont even need to move your car unless you are heading out of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Richard, and Danielle H.

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

Great Place

The little house was wonderful and had everything we needed. Walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Great place perfect location

This what a great place to stay at, perfect location and our pup loved it as well. We were lucky that the property owner relative stayed in the building next to us for a few days, he was able to recommend place to visiting which was really worth visiting. Everything is posititive and the owner and location, we would stay at this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Everything and more!

This bungalow was everything listed and better! It was so comfortable, clean, terrific location and the hosts were phenomenal! We enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back to stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gale B.

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

2nd year in a row!

We love staying at this cute bungalow. It's well equipped and within walking distance to everything. We enjoy sipping wine on the front porch rockers as we solve the world's problems!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

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

Helen Adventure

This is our third year staying at this location and we enjoy it every time. The place is always clean and cozy! We love this location for its privacy but it’s also conveniently located so you can still walk everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanna B.

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

Perfect

We had an amazing time. The cottage is perfect as everything you need. The best part is how close it is to town where you can just walk everywhere. We did some stuff outside of Helen like hiking and ATV rides and all of those were wonderful too we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginnie R., Cleveland, GA

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

Awesome Cottage

Cottage was so comfortable and extremely clean! Love the location - convenient to everything, but still very peaceful and quiet. That’s a rarity in Helen! Owners made every aspect of trip easy for us. We had a great stay - thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Repeat Visitor

We love the little cabin set in the heart of Helen. Close to everything yet on a quiet street where you can enjoy coffee on the porch while listening to the river. We will return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey T.

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

Great Getaway

The location was great, easy to walk to everything. We had a great weekend getaway with 2 teenagers who enjoyed their time as well. The home was clean, well stocked and very comfortable. We never got the fireplace to work but it’s not something we missed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi S.

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

Great location

The house was very clean and conveniently located. We were able to walk everywhere. Cindy was quick to answer any questions we had. This is a great place for couples who are coming to visit downtown Helen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendall G.

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

Perfect!

Great location. Loved being able to walk to downtown and all the shops. Owners thought of everything we would need. Really enjoyed the fire place with the cold temperatures.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger S.

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

Girls getaway

We absolutely loved this property. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and the proximity to everything was awesome. The host would communicate with us in real time. The place was also real clean and perfect for our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024