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

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Georgia Bungalow / rocking chair, front porch. Pictures updated 6/16/23
Exterior detail
Family Room
Family room
1st bedroom - Queen bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 Twins (can be rolled together, upon request, to make a King).

2 Single Beds

Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

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

*NO SMOKING INSIDE.

*Up to May 15th of 2025 construction works will likely be taking place on next door property, during the weekdays only. New bungalow is framed up and any noise would more than likely be on the inside at this point in time. However, there could be occasional noise from 8am-7pm {Monday to Friday}.

* Georgia Bungalow has had many upgrades during the last month, which are not reflected on pictures or videos … will update those soon. Check out our videos of property on Facebook @ Helen Bungalows - downtown convenience on quiet, back street.

If this bungalow is booked on the dates you're wanting, please try our bungalow next door VRBO.com/2638757 (Helen)

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.

Bedroom 1 (Queen) Bedroom 2 (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.

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

Approx. 30 - 50ft (across the street) just before, at end of fence and at the old bridge, provides access to Chattahoochee River & fly fishing paradise. The rocking chair front porch is a favorite and offers some views of the river. 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.

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

Property manager

Cindy
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please do not allow pets on furniture and beds.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Up to 6/1/25 construction next door. New Bungalow is completely framed and closed in as of 4-13; however, there could be some periodic noise 8am-7pm

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 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 deadlock

About the area

Helen

Located in Helen, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Alpine Mini Golf. Mt. Yonah Book Exchange and Southern Water Trails LLC 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

  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddy S Restauran - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys & Angels - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrauhaus Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Troll Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Spice 55 - ‬3 min drive

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).

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?

Checkout 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 cottage is steps away from Chattahoochee River and Charlemagne's Kingdom. Unicoi Hill Park and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

Wayne S.

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

Aniversario weekend

Cute bungalow close to everything! Everything you need to feel at home and the country store right next door! Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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

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

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

DONNA P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Helen first visit

The weekend was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

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

James B.

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

Weekend Away

Cottage was very clean and convenient to downtown Helen. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Catching the end of Oktoberfest

Location of this property is excellent walking distance to the town. Would be great in summer because river is right across the street. My traveling companions claimed that their beds were not very comfortable. And due to my age, the toilet was quite low, but I managed. Altogether most everything was excellent. Excellent host, cute quaint setting. Home had everything you need for a good vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Lucinda S.

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

Oktoberfest get away

My husband loves to come to Oktoberfest for his birthday. This is the first year that we stayed within walking distance of most of downtown and we are now spoiled. Would definitely recommend this bungalow. Very clean and nice. The host was quick to return our messages. Best part… I could bring my little Morkie 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

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

Prefect for our Family

The house was clean, great location, and a good value. Stayed here with our teen and fur baby. Loved that it was close to everything. Parked the car and didn't move it until we left. The house was very clean and it was really nice to have room to move around when we were there as opposed to being stuck in a hotel room. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brianne C.

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

Helen Adventures

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this location! House was clean, had everything we needed, and owner was very responsive. Fantastic location with access to most everything you could need or want. The river is across the street where you could see people tubing down the river. Hiking, ziplining, and wineries all within about a 10 min or less drive. Highly recommend and would stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Kathy T.

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

Location, location, location

The bungalow was within walking distance of all the restaurants and shops, but just far enough away to get away from the activity noise. The bungalow was adequate, but could use a bit of updating and more kitchen type stuff i.e. basic paper products and a couple basic seasonings would have been nice.could use a
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

Linda H.

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

good

great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sola H.

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

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