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Dog-friendly waterfront condo with furnished patio & fireplace - right in town

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Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6109.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Helen, GA
  • Helen Festhalle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Gainesville, GA (GVL-Lee Gilmer Memorial)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Dog-friendly waterfront condo with furnished patio & fireplace - right in town

Rivers Edge #502

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You'll be spoiled for choice at this charming second-floor condo located right in the heart of the alpine-themed town of Helen! Enjoy a full kitchen, a fireplace for those chilly winter nights, and a furnished patio overlooking the river.

Walk to local shops and restaurants, go fishing or tubing on the Chattahoochee River, or enjoy one of the local festivals including the annual Oktoberfest held just up the street at the Helen Festhalle.

This condo offers a variety of desirable amenities including free WiFi, a well-equipped kitchen, and a private patio where you can enjoy your morning coffee and watch for passing kayakers on the river. The family dog is also welcome to join in the fun for an additional nightly fee.

If you're traveling with a larger group, there are also two adjacent condos (402 and 702) that can be rented to accommodate parties of up to 16.

Enjoy a little rest and relaxation at this quiet getaway in northeast Georgia. Book today!

*Please note that this condo is located on the second floor; there are stairs but no elevator.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Georgia
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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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 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this condo is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Alpine Mini Golf and Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest. Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Mt. Yonah Book Exchange are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Helen, GA

What's nearby

  • Helen Festhalle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddy S Restauran - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Spice 55 - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly waterfront condo with furnished patio & fireplace - right in town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly waterfront condo with furnished patio & fireplace - right in town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly waterfront condo with furnished patio & fireplace - right in town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly waterfront condo with furnished patio & fireplace - right in town located?

Located in the heart of Helen, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. Helen Festhalle and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 84 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marian F.

Great Location

If you want to be in the middle of the action, this unit is perfect for walking in and around Helen!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Oktoberfest Weekend

We had a great stay. The location was excellent. You are only a few minutes walk to everything. The view of the river was so relaxing in the morning while drinking coffee. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great Getaway!

The location is perfect to walk everywhere. The VRBO was clean and comfortable. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kellye B.

Nice condo

This condo is spacious and is right on the river while being in a perfect location in town. It was very clean had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Stephanie S.

Convenient Location

We love the location and the ability to walk to town. Love the view.

10/10 Excellent

Norma S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Overall good!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Christmas vacation

Me my wife and kids whom are adults stayed in the rental which was very clean close to everything and being beside the river was very comfortable will be trying to return when warmer weather
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Holly C.

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

great location

it's a little dated, but otherwise it was clean and met our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
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8/10 Good

Taylor B.

Location

Location on river
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Updated and spacious. Great view of the river with several deck options. The sofa bed has a very thin and stained mattress. Could use a washable mattress pad. Other beds were comfortable Definitely walkable to Helen’s attractions and the park.Easy walk to tubing and mini golf.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty B.

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

Perfect for Oktoberfest

We stayed here because I worked in a band at the Festhalle. It was great because we could walk everywhere. Clean and everything worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Koren C.

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

Great location

It was a great location! In the middle of everything. It was right on the river but we couldn’t sit out on the balcony and enjoy it. It was very dirty mostly with bird mess everywhere that had not been cleaned in a long time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Justin H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Perfect for helen

Very nice little place. Right in town and right on the river. Could use a little updating but overall very well. Kinda short on kitchen utensils for there was only 3 forks and 2 spoons. The tv in the master didn’t work but honestly who needs a tv when your on vacation. Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

El Gigante B.

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

The place is nasty , dirty , old , please don’t stay here and bad costumer service t.

Terrible
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Christopher B.

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

Previous stay

We arrived to the property with no direction on how to get to the unit. Once we entered we found that the floor in the unit to be sticky, we had to clean all the floors. Doors in the unit were broken, held to gether by drywall screws. All the doors in the bedroom areas did not close, saftey concern if you have small children.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location / overall good stay

4 adults 2 kids stayed at this property. It was as expected. As you drive up it definitely looks old / a little run down, but the inside was pretty nice, generally clean, and comfortable. Enjoyed sitting on the deck overlooking the river as well as sitting down by the water. The layout was great and allowed for plenty of privacy, quiet, and the 3 full bathrooms was really useful with 6 people. Location was perfect - walking distance to everything including tubing. The only complaint was the two bedrooms had a lot of light coming in the windows from outside lighting at night. Would be great to have blackout curtains. But otherwise a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Danielle S.

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

Worst place to stay-ever!!!!

This unit is extremely old. The king mattress feels completely broken, literally had to lay in the middle of the bed or I slid off. The other bedroom mattress squeaks anytime you turn over. In addition to terrible beds there is no way to make it dark in the rooms. The master has 2 pieces of curtains with a white sheer middle, lights blare through so it is not dark at all!! Other bedroom has 1980’s blinds that are light colored and again, it’s extremely bright in the bedroom. The walls are so thin I could literally hear people sneezing, urinating, you name it. Upon entering unit we made drinks and had food out, we stepped away and the globe on kitchen ceiling fan it feel off and busted everywhere, including the counter and in our drinks and food. The whole fan was wobbling. We reported this, we cleaned glass up and went to the deck but it was covered in bird poop, absolutely disgusting!!! We could not enjoy it sit out there and this is half the reason I rented it, for the view!!! There is no way this was cleaned upon our arrival, it was absolutely disgusting. This unit is outdated, it is clearly not owned by anyone, it’s hap hazardly decorated. Do not stay here, it’s not worth it whatsoever.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Laura V.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Not good!

We arrived at 7 pm at night on a Friday, and there was a broken plumbing pipe in the building, and no water. We were told it would take a couple of hours to repair. Well, 1 pm the next day arrived and still no water. Communication was horrible. Waiting for updates since early morning and the local staff was no where to be found. We were supposed to check out on Monday, and had to leave the property and rent another location since I was not even offered a different place to move to with my family and kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Shanna M.

Mediocre

When we first entered the unit, we saw a sandy debris on the floor. It turns out the floors had been redone the day before, and all the debris had not been cleaned. The sofa bed in the living room should not count as a bed, as the "mattress" was about 2 inches thick, and the metal support rods could easily be felt through it. Dog beds are much more supportive! We needed to wash the King sheets. They washed up well but took hours (multiple cycles) to dry, so don't count on doing any laundry unless you're committed to hanging around for several hours. The location was nice and having a bathroom for each room was great.

8/10 Good

David R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helen, Ga

The only thing we didn't like was that we couldn't go out on the patio because of all the pigeon poop. Everything else was great. 5-10 minute walk to the center of town.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Josh G.

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

Great location, could be updated little, but overall good

See above
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location, large space

When we pulled up the building looked abandoned. All the buildings in the area looked abandoned except the major chain hotels. That being said the apartment was fairly nice. It was very spacious. It had 3 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms. We only needed 1 so there was more then enough room. All the condos in the building look like they were converted hotel rooms. There are 3 doors that say 502 which you can use. The code for the door to enter is on the main door. The bed was actually pretty comfortable, even though it isn't newer. It was very clean but dated. Everything looks worn down, but as I said clean. The location is great. We were stopping through for Oktoberfest and we were able to walk to all locations. We stopped at a few wineries and took in a hike. The area is beautiful. It was too cold but your right down the street from 2 tubing companies. So overall was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Jeffery W.

Convenient to Everything

The condo is spacious and within walking distance of downtown Helen, the Georgia Mountain Coaster, the Helen Water Park, and is right on the banks of the Chattahoochee River where you can sit in a swing or in the cool water of the river and watch the tubers in the summer or just listen to the running water over the rocks every other season of the year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Sandra T.

View of water was great

Pros: Loved the location!!! Right on river. Loved the third bathroom. Plenty of room for my family of five. Walking distance to everything. Cons: limited parking- it said I had two spaces. There were none open. Floor in kitchen looked like it had some water damage at some point. It was peeling /buckling around the island -dishwasher area. Gave 4 stars cause location outweighed the floor issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Ashley H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely... but the ants

There is SERIOUS ant problem, no food can be in the house without the whole kitchen getting swarmed. The property is lovely and looks as listed, could maybe use some Renovation. The floor was water damaged.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

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