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Apartment in the trees of Historic Downtown Helena

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This deck is the best!!!
Private entrance into suite
Two queen size beds and TV
King size bed room
Kitchen and dining table off of entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Helena-West Helena, AR
  • Place, Pillow Thompson House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Helena Museum of Phillips County
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Spirit of the American Doughboy
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tunica, MS (UTM-Tunica Municipal)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Apartment in the trees of Historic Downtown Helena

Over-sized sunny apartment, 2 BR / 1 BA with fully equipped kitchen and spacious sun deck.

Sleeps 6 comfortably

Large bedroom w/ 2 queen beds + office + TV w/ Direct TV and Roku
Large bedroom w/ king bed
Fully furnished kitchen and dining area
Full bathroom
Private roof deck w/seating

Our home is on the National Register of Historic Places and was built in 1910. It is surrounded by other historic homes, some remaining since before the Civil War.

Business Trips:
Walking distance to KIPP Charter School, Federal Courthouse, and County Courthouse. Short 3 min drive to Helena Regional Hospital, EnviroTech, Central High School and other large businesses.


Convenient for festivals!
There are many festivals in Downtown Helena. King Biscuit Blues Festival, Gospel Fest, Jazz on the Levee, Rockabilly Festival, Warfield Concert Series, and The Cherry Street Fair to name a few. Our house is within walking distance to all.

The Helena Museum, The Delta Cultural Center and Train Depot Museum, King Biscuit Time Radio Show, Fort Curtis, Freedom Park, Court Square Park, Battery C, the Confederate Cemetery, and architectural interests-such as one of the few cathedrals built by Charles Eames are all within walking distance.

There are gift shops and restaurants on Cherry Street, a short 4 blocks from our home.

We are a short 40 minutes drive to Clarksdale, Mississippi. Juke Joint Festival, Sunflower Festival are all great!

**DURING THE KING BUSCUIT BLUES FESTIVAL- Join us and downstairs guests around the table, huge home- cooked breakfast, and a fridge stocked with beer just for you!**

A few reviews from Airbnb:
This is the most beautiful, stylish, gorgeously decorated and spacious apartment. Honestly you'd struggle to find a nicer place to stay anywhere. The bedrooms are HUGE and all the artwork is just lovely. Really comfortable, spotlessly clean and all in all just a great place to stay! Misti and Will are wonderful hosts and were so friendly and helpful - they clearly love their town and their enthusiasm and dedication to its revival and regeneration is a true inspiration. The world needs more people like this. Helena itself is a real delight - like a time capsule. Aside from things being closed on a Monday! The cultural centre is amazing - we popped there for a quick look and ended up spending a couple of hours. Misti and Will have great local knowledge and recommendations and that made our stay even nicer. We were only here one night but honestly wish we had stayed longer. Our boys loved the little playroom and the musical instruments and it was so thoughtful to provide them a ball to play in the garden and offer board games for them. This is definitely one of the best Airbnb you'll ever stay in and I highly highly recommend it. -Tamsin, Manchester, United Kingdom

This was such a great place to stay, and for a great price! Myself and 5 other comfortably stayed her during the weekend while visiting the casinos. Misti and Will are very sweet and kind people - the hospitality was exceptional! Two thumbs up! 👍🏾👍🏾 - Michael, Nashville, TN

Communication with Misti was seamless and pleasant leading up to my visit. Upon my arrival, she greeted me with kindness and helpful advice for things to do around the neighborhood and at the local King Biscuit Blues Festival. Historic Helena has many beautiful and interesting sights including Misti and Will's beautiful home built in 1910. local businesses new and old, the Mississippi River levee walk, and Civil War battlegrounds and cemeteries. Misty and will were generous hosts, offering us a delicious homemade breakfast each day we stayed in their clean, comfortable, beautifully-kept home. They were also lovely to talk to and a wealth of knowledge on Helena and the region. My husband and I enjoyed our stay in Helena largely because of the generosity offered by Misti and Will. We look forward to returning in in the near future! - Cate, NYC, NY

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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

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 and a deadlock
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

Helena

Located in Helena, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Mississippi River State Park, while Helena Museum of Phillips County and Tunica Museum are cultural highlights. Delta Cultural Center and Hendrix Fine Arts Center 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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Helena-West Helena, AR

What's nearby

  • Pillow Thompson House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Helena Museum of Phillips County - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Spirit of the American Doughboy - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Curtis - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Freedom Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Tunica, MS (UTM-Tunica Municipal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Patio Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bistro - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment in the trees of Historic Downtown Helena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Apartment in the trees of Historic Downtown Helena?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apartment in the trees of Historic Downtown Helena on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$180, 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.

What time is check-in at Apartment in the trees of Historic Downtown Helena?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment in the trees of Historic Downtown Helena?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Apartment in the trees of Historic Downtown Helena located?

Located in the heart of Helena, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pillow Thompson House, Helena Museum of Phillips County and The Spirit of the American Doughboy. Fort Curtis and Delta Cultural Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful trip, the apartment exceeded our expectations in every way! The customer service and hospitality that Misti provided is unmatched. The instructions provided prior to our arrival were extremely helpful. We'll definitely return to the “Apartment in the Trees” if available. It is a hidden gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Wonderful

Clean, cute, and perfect place. Good for a couple or lots of beds and space for a whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Great Place To Stay In Helena

Great place. Clean and comfortable. The owners were very nice. The AC was not working when I arrived, but they were working on it and had it up and running in no time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Cute and Comfy

Such a cute, spacious apartment! We were comfortable and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maika S.

Coziest and sweetest apartment ever!

We were so happy to find this apartment for our road trip and couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Mitsi and Will are great hosts and we are thankful that we got to meet them. The apartment is way bigger than it looks, the beds are comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. Everything is super clean, there were maps of the city and even toys for the kids. We couldn't have asked for more and will come back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B E.

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

Best ever VRBO ! Truly enjoyed our stay & hosts for BluesFest

This is a very spacious 2 BR upstairs apartment - nicely furnished and immaculately clean. Misti was our best-ever VRBO host - she could not have been any more accommodating and helpful. Every morning she made a wonderful breakfast (from scratch) for us and our fellow guests so we got to meet them and discuss daily plans, etc. We lucked into this at the last minute -- We would most-highly recommend this stay to all future travelers. Helena is a small delta town with so much history and personality.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pattie R.

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

Great Attic Apartment

We stayed in Helena 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Misti. She was very helpful in orienting us and giving us a bit of Helena’s history, giving advice about places to eat in Memphis and things to do and see in Helena. The apartment is as pictured and we loved having a glass of wine on the deck after a day of touring. The beds were comfortable, linens very nice and the kitchen well stocked to include K-cups, cream/sugar for coffee, olive oil and a few spices. We did not do any cooking, but if you wanted to, she has most everything you’d need to include a slo-cooker. Our only suggestion was to add a bit more light in the bathroom and maybe a small coffee table in front of the sofa. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Exceeds Expectations!

The is warm and welcoming apartment totally exceeded our expectations. The pictures don't do it justice. The unit was spacious, yet comforting and cozy. Our family of four (including a tween and teenager) was able to really spread out and be in our own spaces. The owners were very thoughtful with literature available to read, kitchen and bathroom amenities, fluffy towels, and quality bedding. All of us slept really well in super-comfortable beds. Plenty of places to charge our computers, phones, watches, earbuds, etc. In-unit laundry is always a plus. There's history all over the unit, well-placed and tastefully designed. I wish we could have stayed longer to soak it all in. Lastly, communication with the owner was easy and stress free. This is a true gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenny A. S.

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

Class Reunion in home town Helena

I was exited about my reunion but not about figuring out where to stay. I found this property and booked it with some concern. The first thing that impressed me was the open communication with the owner. I msgd the owner I would be late arriving and it may be after 10pm. The owner msgd me and let me know the porch lights would be on as well as the inside lights in the kitchen. .I was impressed with the kind for-thought! The place was just as described-clean, comfortable, and no amenities left out. We had a great stay in a great place, great location for us. I would recommend this property as top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Comfy, Cozy, Charming

A very welcoming and comfortable accommodation for the purposes of our group. We were commuting to Clarksdale everyday for festival activities. The 30 minute drive was effortless. The apartment was more than adequate for preparing meals, telling stories around the country kitchen table or outside deck (some additional seating out there might be nice:-). Gracious and helpful hosts. A lucky find for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua V.

Very unique and cozy place to stay, much bigger than it looks in pictures.

The space was clean, easy to access, with a very friendly host!. Had plenty of towels, pillows, toiletries...even down to fresh ice in the ice trays. Highly recommend for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juli S.

Great place to stay with wonderful hosts!

Stayed at Will and Misti’s place during the King Biscuit Blues Festival. Had a wonderful time both at the festival and at their rental. The upstairs apartment was very clean and comfortable. Misti helped us out with recommendations and served yummy breakfasts. I am happy to have crossed paths with Will and Misti and hope to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Misti Staley

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Misti is originally from Atlanta. Will is originally from Little Rock. We have both lived in a few different places and we most recently moved from Brooklyn, NY to Historic Helena, Arkansas. Home of the Blues! There are many music festivals throughout the year highlighting not only blues music but also rockabilly, gospel, jazz, and more. The Warfield Concert Series brings well known ballets, operas, and musicals to this small delta town all to be enjoyed at no cost!

What brought us to Helena? Will runs Thrive- A non-profit whos mission is to create jobs and increase the quality of life in rural America through design. Thrive runs the Phillips County Entrepreneur Center, helping others start small businesses through business plan writing, website design, logo design, etc. They also put on the Cherry Street Fair portion of Helena Second Saturdays- A monthly music and arts festival on Cherry St. from April-Sep.

Misti is an artist as well. Painting commissioned portraits, murals, teaching art classes to children and adults, and running Gossamery Finishes; a faux finishing business.

We both enjoy traveling, we actually met in Paris while traveling through Europe. We enjoy gardening, running, and biking.

As hosts we are always here to help and during the King Biscuit Blues Festival get ready for a big breakfast in the dinning room while talking with other guests!
As guests we love to find out about where you live and the culture of your area.

Why they chose this property

Will and Misti are available and easy to reach at all times of day during your stay. A map of Helena will be provided and we'll give you lots of activity tips!

What makes this property unique

Our dog Clara is very sweet. She is 10ish years old; we adopted her from the Humane Society of the Delta when she was 2 or 3. She is never in the upstairs apartment; however if you need some doggie loving time she will be happy to give some cuddles.

Languages:

English
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