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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Helen Festhalle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Loft Bedroom

1 Double Murphy Bed

Master Bedroom 1 on 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 2 on 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 3 on 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 4 on 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Helen's Newest & Most Luxurious - Located on the River & Walk to Downtown Helen

RIVERFRONT! RIVERFRONT! RIVERFRONT! Helen's Best In-town Vacation Lodge, located on the Chattahoochee River across the river from the Festhalle and 2 blocks from everything Helen has to offer. This upscale fully equipped, lodge rental has 5 bedroom and 4.5 bathrooms, and is surrounded by a river Burch and oak trees with direct access to the Chattahoochee River. Fishing, tubing... just play in the water, and enjoy the soothing sounds of the river. Walk to the shops and restaurants, Oktoberfest, or have a horse drawn carriage pick you up. Plus, you'll love your hot tub, the large deck, and outdoor living space. Entertain family or friends, and enjoy Helen, Georgia at the best-in-town lodge.

Chattahoochee Lodge offers a 2 story vaulted open living space, with the kitchen, dining and living room on the main level of the overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The living room has a 26 foot fireplace with a large flat screen smart TV with access to Netflix and beautiful views of the river. Also, has doors leading to the main level deck with outdoor dining table additional seating to enjoy the river view and sounds. There are four master bedrooms with a fireplace, smart flat screen TV, and an on-suite bathroom . Two of the master bedrooms are on the main floor and the other two are located on the second floor.

Chattahoochee Chalet has a spectacular outdoor living space on the river with that features the following:

- large main deck with gas grill, dining table, umbrella, & chairs and additional seating to enjoy the river view

- outdoor covered hot tub that can accommodate 6 people

- the grassy level river bank with easy access to the river for swimming and
large area for fishing

- corn hole game is all provided for your enjoyment

**Visit our Facebook page, Chattahoochee Lodge to view more pictures and videos.**

We have a few special treats for you to enjoy!

- We have a Keurig brewer and six (6) cups of complementary coffee. We love sitting on the deck in the mornings overlooking the river and drinking a freshly brewed cup of coffee…we hope you do also.

- You will find eight (8) chilled mugs in the freezer waiting for your favorite cold beverage.

- We have installed fairy lights with a remote control on the Master Bedroom’s canopy bed to create a romantic mood.

- All of the TVs in the cabin are smart TVs and you can log into your Netflix account to enjoy movies during your stay.

You can visit our Facebook page, Chattahoochee Lodge, for more pictures and videos.

We have two more incredible vacation rental properties located on the Chattahoochee River in Helen.
- Chattahoochee Charmer (678886) - Facebook page - Chattahoochee Charmer
- Chattahoochee Chalet (841472) - Facebook page - Chattahoochee Chalet

Property manager

Tina Maynard
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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Luxury Chalet On The Chattahoochee River - Short Walk To Downtown Helen

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (273 reviews)
Luxury Chalet On The Chattahoochee River - Short Walk To Downtown Helen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A rental agreement will be sent. It must be completed and returned with a copy of your driver's license within 48 hours of making the reservation.
Cancellation Refund Policy: 30 days (100% refund minus $50 administration fee); 14 days (50% refund minus $50 administration fee ).

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this holiday home is on the beach. Nora Mill Granary and Hardman Farm Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddy S Restauran - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Spice 55 - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Helen's Newest & Most Luxurious - Located on the River & Walk to Downtown Helen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Helen's Newest & Most Luxurious - Located on the River & Walk to Downtown Helen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Helen's Newest & Most Luxurious - Located on the River & Walk to Downtown Helen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Helen's Newest & Most Luxurious - Located on the River & Walk to Downtown Helen located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chattahoochee River and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Helen Festhalle are also within 5 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. 251 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 260 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janna S.

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

Beautiful home in a perfect location!

We had a wonderful stay in Helen at this beautiful home! We couldn’t have asked for a Better location, the house is within walking distance of downtown. We were 4 couples celebrating one couple’s 50th anniversary. We had a great time! The fire pit was great! House was clean and well supplied. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Toni R.

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

Love the location! Beautiful house and yard. Loved the fire pit . Everything was good.

As I said before…….perfect location, yard, fireplace, ….Beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson F.

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

Stay in Downtown Helen

We had a wonderful November stay at this beautiful home in downtown Helen! The location was perfect—right on the river and within walking distance to everything in town. The house was well-crafted, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed. The beds were super comfortable with nice linens, and the views were amazing. We especially loved the hot tub and fire pit, which made our evenings so relaxing. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Helen GA review

Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

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

Exceptional location, Beautiful Property

Could not be more impressed with the views and location. So convenient. Great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

P M.

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

We would book again!

Wonderful location! Great outside area and updated house with a gorgeous view! Well managed property! Our family enjoyed tremendously!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

Amazing property

This property was the absolute perfect place for a stay in Helen GA. Right on the river, everything you could need and a short walk to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Our favorite rental EVER!!!

We invited our #1 Customer and their spouses to join us in Helen for a short getaway from Corporate America! The house was perfect. The location was beautiful aling side the Chattahoochie River! We couldnt have wished for more! Tubing, shopping, yummy restaurants and more! It was really hot while we were here, yet the house remained perfectly cool! A momma bear and her 5 cubs played in the yard on the 3rd day, which was super exciting! I can honestly say this was our favorite rental ever! We are looking at making this an annual event! The ownerd thought of everything! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Q.

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

Second time

This is the second time we have stayed in this house in Helen and we hope it won’t be the last. The location can’t be beat and having such a large backyard on the river made for some great afternoons of relaxing and playing in the river for us and the kids. We enjoyed having a fire at night and also the large living space for all of us to gather.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

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

The best location possible in Helen.

The property was beautiful. I do wish there had been a shower stall in one of the downstairs bathrooms. Other than that everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

All good!

Beautiful property, well stocked w/essentials and extensive amenities, great location just a 2 block walk to heart of the Helen village. This was our 2nd stay at this property and we loved it as much as the 1st time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Lamar T.

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

Love this house and location!

We love Chattahoochee Lodge. We just wrapped up our 4th stay and hope we can come back next year too! It’s the perfect location for our family and friends with tons of things to keep the kids engaged (primarily the River in the backyard)!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

Very nice home in great location!

Luxury home right on the river and a close walk to Main St in Helen. Enough bedrooms and bathrooms for privacy, but large enough living room, dining room, kitchen and plenty of outdoor space to hang out with the entire group. Hot tub, fire pit, corn hole, and nice balcony with plenty of seating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Magical Family Holiday

This family trip was planned well in advance and it was just as amazing as advertised. Proximity to everything was perfect for my family to explore everything Helen has to offer. I would highly recommend as the amenities and beauty this lodge has to offer is second to none.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Best Spot in Helen!

Absolute best place to stay in Helen! Completely undersold on Vrbo site! You don’t realize how close you are to the main st in town until you see it in person. The caveat to that is it is very private and woodsy so you can feel very far away if you choose to. The outdoor space and river flowing through the back yard can only be imagined in person. My family (8) was completely blown away as was I. The inside was just as amazing as the outside. Very open with plenty of outdoor light to give you a great morning wake up view. To sum it up I would be highly disappointed if was not able to stay in the same home on my next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

James W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Terrible experience

We arrived at approximately 5:30PM after a full day of travel. The house had not been cleaned from the prior guests. Due to the time of day and size of our party we were not able to find another place to stay. It was stressful and disappointing. The property manager did send cleaners that who worked until 9PM to try and clean the house. We finished washing the sheets and making beds ourselves up until about 10PM but we had no other options. The hot tub stopped working the night we arrived as well and was not able to be repaired during our stay. The dishes and silverware had been put up dirty and we had trouble finding enough things that looked clean to eat off of. There are not enough towels in the house so we had to share towels and wash a load every time we used them. The house itself is beautiful and the location was awesome. The property manager did refund our entire stay and did make efforts to find cleaners and repair personnel, so I guess they did what they could. This property has so much potential. If they had a cleaners and would spend a few dollars on towels and a couple of other small things this would be a five star rental. If we knew the property was clean and everything was working we would go back - it is a really nice house - but we did not see anything to make us believe that it is worth taking a chance on renting it again. I would be extremely careful if you rent this property - verfiy that it has been cleaned, verify there are towels, etc
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Fun spot!

Great location and awesome views. Highly recommend that the property manager switch out tv’s to smart tv’s as we had to re-program a few remotes to get direct tv to work. Also couldn’t get the hot tub warmed up, but overall we had a great stay. Perfect for walking into downtown Helen and saving money on Uber’s. Loved this stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie K.

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

Beautiful property!!

This property is a dream!! The location is perfect and the grounds are perfect as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley P.

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

Sibling get together

Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great location

The house is awesome and you can’t beat the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Short distance

House was amazing. The house was very equipped with everything needed and very clean and spacious. The stairs were probably the scary thing since they were tiny steps and spiral but my kids and our friends stayed up there. Bringing luggage up was a little challenging but we managed. The home was like a 3 minute walk to the Main Street. No need to do the hassle of finding a parking lot. Location was perfect. The home was made Helen very enjoyable. Even during our stay we saw some flurries. Also staying the end of December I never seen Helen so crowded.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

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

Girls Trip

This was our 2nd year staying at the Lodge. We loved that its so close to everything and that there is enough room for all of us!! Super clean and very spacious!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Helen by the river

The house is within walking distance to nearly everything in Helen & is beautiful. The house is situated along the river & it’s a beautiful setting. All 4 bedrooms are en-suites plus there’s also a half bath which is great. However, there is only a narrow, metal, spiral staircase to access the 2 upstairs bedrooms & loft area. Carrying our luggage upstairs was quite challenging. The age range of our group was 70 to 78…luckily we had 2 couples who could manage the up & down of the spiral staircase…but not sure everyone could…especially older people or young children. It should be listed that this house has only a narrow, metal, spiral staircase to reach the 2 upstairs bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tina Maynard

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We live in Statham, GA and own a learning center, Kidz Academy, located in Winder, GA. We take a very hands-on approach to managing our business, therefore we work very long days. When we are fortunate enough to take time off for pleasure we enjoy visiting our lodge, the Chattahoochee Lodge. We also enjoy camping. So when our lodge is rented we are camping and exploring the area in our Jeep Wrangler with the top down. We have two boys and they also have Jeep Wranglers and enjoy camping with us. We have been visiting Helen and enjoying Oktoberfest since 1977. Our entire family would all meet in Helen for Oktoberfest...great times were had and great memories were made! Everyone should experience Oktoberfest in Helen!

Tina & Billy Maynard the lodge in 2018.

Why they chose this property

The Chattahoochee Lodge construction was completed in May 2010. It is located across the river from Helen's Festhalle and only 2 blocks from downtown Helen. The lodge has an open concept with a kitchen, dining, & family. The kitchen features new stainless steel appliances & 2 bars that seat up to 10 people. You can dine while viewing the Chattahoochee River. The family room features a 30 foot wall of glass overlooking the river and a 26 foot rock fireplace. The walls are covered in Ship-lap siding and the ceiling is tongue & groove pine with beautifully stained trusses. Each of the 4 bedrooms has queen beds, a bathroom, a fireplace and a Smart TV. The loft bedroom has a queen size Murphy bed. The loft has a pool table and ping pong table. The outdoor living space has a flag stone patio with a fire pit and a huge deck that overlooks the river. The lodge is perfect for a family retreat, summer vacation, Oktoberfest celebration, reunions, weddings, or just a weekend getaway!

What makes this property unique

The most unique benefit of the Chattahoochee Lodge is the location. The cabin is located across the Chattahoochee River from the Festhalle & within a short walk (2 blocks) to downtown Helen. You have incredible rivers views the family room, the hot tub, the huge deck and the outdoor patio and fire pit. The river bank offers a unique beach that allows easy access to the river to wade or swim. The cabin is located in an area of the river that offers the best trout fishing in White County. Everyone that stays at our lodge LOVES that you can walk to downtown Helen...within a couple of minutes you can enjoy all of the activities in downtown Helen including Oktoberfest, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, candy shops and much more!

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