Enjoy one of the best views downtown Helen has to offer! Seconds away from everything. A delightful cabin located looking down onto Alpine Helen, this two-story is ideal for an adventurous weekend getaway or family vacation. Above The Rest is an inviting place to sit back and rock on the porch or enjoy the relaxing hot tub, while also being close to Helen. Escape to the inviting charm of Above The Rest, a delightful cabin nestled atop a hill overlooking the picturesque town of Alpine Helen. This two-story retreat is the perfect destination for an adventurous weekend getaway or a memorable family vacation.
As you step onto the porch, you're greeted by breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the quaint charm of Alpine Helen below. Whether you're rocking on the porch or soaking in the relaxing hot tub, Above The Rest offers the ideal setting to unwind and recharge.
But the allure of this cabin extends far beyond its serene surroundings. With its convenient location just a stone's throw away from downtown Helen, you'll have easy access to a plethora of activities and attractions to suit every age and interest.
For the thrill-seekers, Georgia's first Alpine Coaster awaits within walking distance, offering an exhilarating ride through the lush mountain forest at your own pace. Meanwhile, the kids can try their hand at mining for gold or enjoy a round of mini-golf followed by a sweet treat.
In the summertime, cool off with a tubing adventure down the river or make a splash at the Helen Waterpark. And when the sun sets, experience the vibrant nightlife of downtown Helen, with its charming shops, cozy restaurants, and lively entertainment venues.
After a day of adventure and exploration, return to the tranquility of Above The Rest and let the peaceful ambiance wash over you.
Whether you're seeking excitement or relaxation, Above The Rest offers the perfect retreat for your Alpine Helen getaway. So pack your bags, leave your worries behind, and escape to the serenity of Above The Rest for an unforgettable mountain retreat.
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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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Helen
Located in Helen, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee River, while Helen Festhalle and Black Bear Dinner Theatre are cultural highlights. Helen Arts & Heritage Center and Alpine Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 89 min drive
Restaurants
Campfire Gather Round - 7 min walk
Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - 7 min walk
Two Tire Tavern - 9 min walk
Helen Festhalle - 6 min walk
Cowboys & Angels - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Above The Rest - Tranquil Cabin Overlooking Helen pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Above The Rest - Tranquil Cabin Overlooking Helen?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Above The Rest - Tranquil Cabin Overlooking Helen on 3 June 2026 start from AU$283, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Above The Rest - Tranquil Cabin Overlooking Helen?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Above The Rest - Tranquil Cabin Overlooking Helen?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Above The Rest - Tranquil Cabin Overlooking Helen?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Above The Rest - Tranquil Cabin Overlooking Helen located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Unicoi State Park. Helen Festhalle and Helen Arts & Heritage Center are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It was amazing, beautiful views. So relaxing and peaceful. Steps away from everything.
Debi W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views and found the space relaxing and peaceful. It’s great to hear the location was perfect for you as well. We’d love to host you again anytime!
I couldn't find the heater for the hot tub so we didn't use it. The host was very communicative. The cabin was clean and well stocked. The big thing I would suggest is to let people know that if they don't have a 4 wheel drive vehicle they won't be able to get up the drive way.
Judy R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad to hear you found the cabin clean, well stocked, and that communication was helpful during your stay. We’re sorry you weren’t able to use the hot tub and appreciate your note about the controls—we’ll make sure that’s clearer for future guests. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the driveway. It is helpful insight, and we’ll be sure to highlight that detail more clearly for guests when booking. Thank you again for staying with us—we’d love to host you in the future!
The cabin was perfect! It was clean and with a great location. The downstairs shower had great water pressure. The views sitting in the hot tub or rocking chairs were breath taking. Only concern I did not read into as well before booking was the driveway. Definitely do not rent if low sitting car. And we used our 4 wheel drive suv and still scrapped the bottom. But we mastered it by the end of the stay.
Marci l.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the cabin, the cleanliness, great water pressure, and those breathtaking views from the hot tub and rocking chairs. We appreciate your note about the driveway—it’s definitely an important detail for future guests. We’re glad you were able to navigate it and hope to host you again!
Very cozy!!! Beautifully designed and an amazing view of the river. The hot tubs were perfect and the beds were so comfy. Everything was very clean and well stocked. We absolutely loved the place!
Jenna P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, beautiful design, and amazing river view. It’s great to know the hot tubs, comfortable beds, and well-stocked space made your stay even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to welcome you back again soon!
I can’t say enough about the cleanliness of the place Above the rest. The person I had to call and find out a couple of things was outstanding. The food around the little town was amazing we only ate German food all weekend and liked it just because the restaurant is off the beaten path don’t mean it’s not good. Get out and explore it was amazing and we will be back.
David W.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled you found the cabin so clean and appreciated the help from our team. We’re glad you enjoyed exploring the local restaurants and the charm of the area. Can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing stay!
Great property, enjoyed the peacefulness, and lots of room.
Carl M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for the review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting and spaciousness of the property. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
The cabin is perfect! Great location with an easy walk to downtown (as long as you can handle the driveway up and down since it is a pretty steep hill). The cabin was very clean and the kitchen had all the amenities. We couldn't have asked for anything more awesome!
Bo W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear you loved the cabin, its convenient location, and the well-equipped kitchen. We appreciate your note about the driveway, and we’re thrilled your stay was such a great one. We’d love to host you again anytime!
We are so happy to hear that you though Above The Rest was a great cabin for you and located in a nice place in Helen. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you as our guest again in the future!
Verified
8/10 Good
Marybeth Q.
17 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
The cabin was clean. We didn’t like that kitchen and family room were on separate floors. Lamp lighting would be nice. Hot tub was great!Driveway was an issue extremely steep and difficult to turn around. So steep at driveway entrance that a SUV and a sedan bottomed out. Not ideal for seniors due to number of steps and driveway.
Marybeth Q.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2026
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the cleanliness of the cabin and the hot tub. We appreciate your comments about the layout, lighting, and the steep driveway—these are important points for us to consider for future improvements and to help guests plan ahead. We hope despite these challenges, you were able to enjoy your stay and the beauty of the area.
This was such beautiful and relaxing stay! Reading in the hot tub, watching movies in the cozy den, and walking to town for dinner made this such a restful trip.
Amanda F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so happy to hear you had a relaxing and restful stay. It sounds like you made the most of everything—from the hot tub to cozy movie nights and strolls into town. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Nice quiet location. However, you cannot walk to nearby shops and restaurants due to the steep hill cabin is on. Also it would be nice if there was a washer/dryer.
joe a.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
It was our pleasure having you as a guest, and we hope we'll have another opportunity to host you in the future.
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed beautiful secluded cabin, Above The Rest! We hope to have you as our guest again in the future. Thank you for your kind review!
Enjoyed the cabin and the convenience of shopping and restuarants.
John S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2025
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the cabin and found the location convenient for shopping and dining. We'd love to host you again in the future!
Beautiful view. Steep driveway so not great for lower vehicles. We went for a girls trip and enjoyed our stay in this cabin! Would def book again!
Kayla M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the view and had a great girl's trip at the cabin. We appreciate the feedback about the driveway, and we’ll be sure to keep that in mind for future guests. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! Looking forward to your next stay!
Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience at Cabin Rentals of Helen. Our team is so glad to hear that you enjoyed the stay. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
MaKenna, Cabin Rentals of Helen
Great town. Lovely cabin, but be prepared to walk up and down steep hill & driveway. Recommend having a 4x4 vehicle that doesnt sit low to the ground in order to successfully make it up into the driveway. Other than that, everything was beautiful!!
Kevin H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
It was our pleasure having you as a guest, and we hope we'll have another opportunity to host you in the future.
Beautiful location close to everything. My only issue was the dip in the driveway i would definitely stay again just please bring that up so guests arent unexpectedly busting their bumper
Austine S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful location and convenient access to everything. We do apologize for the dip in the driveway—we understand it can be an inconvenience. Unfortunately, it’s part of a shared access area that’s outside of our control to repair directly, but we truly appreciate you bringing it up. We’ll be sure to give future guests a heads-up. We'd love to host you again anytime!
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share with us your experience at Above The Rest. On behalf of our entire team, thank you for allowing us to serve you
Great cabin with a great view! Comfy beds, very clean, and a well-equipped kitchen.Town is a short walk, but driveway is VERY steep which makes the walk a little challenging.
Tera K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cabin and the view, and that the beds and kitchen met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback about the steep driveway—it can definitely be a bit tricky, but we're glad it didn't take away from your stay. We hope to host you again soon!
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